TRMTFL 18: Weiner vs Shouse PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Markakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tour Ment (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Markakis
vs
Ment

195 cm
26
228 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

211 cm
20
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Markakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tour Ment!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ment slips a jab and a cross from Markakis.
Markakis tries to bum rush Ment with a series of wild strikes but Ment uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ment cracks Markakis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Markakis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Markakis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markakis tries to clinch but Ment moves out of range.
Markakis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ment will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Markakis avoids a punch combination nicely.

Markakis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ment showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ment working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ment is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ment throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Markakis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ment throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Markakis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Markakis being controlled here, momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tour Ment was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ment lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ment misses.

Ment scores a takedown into full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ment lands a big shot there that rocks Markakis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ment cracks Markakis with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ment content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Ment has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ment landing strikes from the mount and Markakis is in trouble!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ment sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ment sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ment unloading with bombs!
Ment trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ment landing strikes from the mount and Markakis is in trouble!
Markakis is in a horrible position here. Ment smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Markakis is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ment content just to control the position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markakis is bucking up trying to escape but Ment cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ment scoring with strikes but Markakis is staying in there.
Ment is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Markakis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ment on the ground.
Markakis blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ment looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Markakis is fending him off so far but Ment persists. Nope, Markakis circles away and we're back to standing.
Ment lands with a right hand.
Ment defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Markakis.
Ment has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markakis leaves Ment with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ment cracks Markakis with an open hand slap.
Ment shoots in for a takedown but Markakis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dennis Markakis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tour Ment.
Sloppy strikes from Markakis. Those never looked like landing.
Markakis throws a right hand that misses
and Ment counters with a straight right hand.
Ment just misses with a punch to the body.
Dennis Markakis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Markakis shoots in but Ment avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ment loads up on a big right hand but Markakis slips the punch.
Ment looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Markakis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ment moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ment lands a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markakis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Ment looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ment not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ment scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ment 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.
Ment has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ment passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ment controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ment raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ment tries to control but Markakis wriggling away.
Ment scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Markakis?

Markakis is rocked!
Ment punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Markakis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ment punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ment content just to control the position here.
Ment postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Markakis bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Ment and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tour Ment!
Tour Ment very nearly forgot to thank Cobra Pharmaceuticals (159++ Stamina) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bill Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Slone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chad Slone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Moss
vs
Slone

185 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

170 cm
19
149 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Moss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Slone!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moss clinches.

Slone has Moss pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Slone pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Moss tumbling to the mat - Slone dives into Moss's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Slone won't allow Moss to get back to his feet.

Slone stands up from Moss's guard - Slone perhaps looking for a knockout.

Moss closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Slone quickly recovers to half guard.
Moss really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moss working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Slone's thigh. Slone counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Slone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moss trying to control the position from guard on top but Slone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Slone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moss doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Slone is tightening it up a little... Moss has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Moss reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Moss taps out! Nice BJJ there by Slone!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chad Slone!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Agung Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Laskey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Kang
vs
Laskey

184 cm
31
205 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

195 cm
27
210 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

$10

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 - 5 - 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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerry Laskey!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Laskey darts in and clinches Kang up against the cage.
Kang avoiding damage as Laskey throws knees to the body.
A short left from Laskey.
Laskey missing with knees to the body.
Laskey misses with an elbow over the top.
Laskey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kang is defending well for now.
Laskey throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Laskey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laskey misses with a jab, cross combination.

Laskey has closed the distance and engaged Kang in a clinch.
Laskey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Laskey displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kang up against the cage.
Laskey is looking to control Kang's arms but Kang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Laskey has his back to the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laskey lands with a short shot to the head.
Laskey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Laskey tries to work over Kang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laskey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Laskey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Laskey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kang's elbow.
Laskey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kang pulls his leg out and moves away.
Laskey doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kang counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kang.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laskey wants to stand but Kang is controlling the position.

Kang gets to his feet. Laskey looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Laskey doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kang counters by clinching up.
Agung Kang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Laskey.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laskey tries to break free but Kang pushes him back against the cage.
Kang blocks a body shot from Laskey.
A frustrated look appears on Laskey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Laskey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laskey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kang wants a takedown.
Kang has Laskey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Laskey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Laskey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laskey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jerry Laskey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Laskey moves into the clinch successfully.
Laskey is looking to control Kang's arms but Kang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Laskey has his back to the cage.
Kang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

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

Laskey rushes Kang and presses him up against the cage.
Laskey stalling in the clinch but Kang improves position.
Kang tries to pull guard but Laskey holds him up against the cage and eventually Kang drops back down to his feet.
Laskey is looking to break free of the clinch but Kang has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laskey working hard to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Laskey.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Laskey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laskey can't break the clinch.
Kang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Laskey pulls his leg out and moves away.

Laskey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right hook to the body lands for Laskey.
A right hook to the body lands for Laskey.
Laskey is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Laskey dominated that round.
That's time! Kang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kang missing with a left hand there. Laskey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Kang gets tackled into the cage by Laskey. Laskey maintains the clinch.
Laskey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jerry Laskey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Kang works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Laskey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Kang stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laskey circles away quickly and effectively.

Laskey clinches with his opponent.
Laskey is trying to break the clinch but Kang has him pressed against the cage.
Laskey tries to break the clinch but Kang is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Laskey to work.
Laskey misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Laskey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kang leaves Laskey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Laskey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Laskey moves into the clinch successfully.

Kang tightens his grip and picks Laskey up, before dumping him to the ground. Laskey manages to land in guard.

Kang decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No joy there for Kang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Laskey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Laskey is pushing Kang up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Laskey is trying to force a seperation but Kang has the dominant position.
Laskey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kang avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kang managing to block the knees to the body from Laskey.
Kang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Laskey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kang.
Laskey lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kang avoiding damage as Laskey throws knees to the body.
Laskey tries a knee to the head but Kang blocks it.
Laskey stalling in the clinch but Kang improves position.
Kang managing to block the knees to the body from Laskey.
Laskey is looking for a takedown.
Agung Kang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Laskey.
Laskey scores a nice knee to the body.
Kang prevents a body shot from Laskey.
Laskey taking a breather.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Laskey prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laskey stops a takedown attempt from Kang.
Laskey stops a takedown attempt from Kang.
Kang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Laskey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Laskey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kang avoids it.
Kang avoiding damage as Laskey throws knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Laskey.
Kang can't get the takedown.
Kang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Laskey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laskey moves out of range as Kang strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Laskey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Laskey pushes Kang up against the cage in a clinch.
Laskey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kang tries to score a body lock takedown but Laskey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Laskey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Laskey tries to break the clinch but Kang is controlling the position.
Laskey looking to slow down the pace here.
Kang takes a shot to the head.
Laskey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kang avoids it.
Laskey tries to land knees in the clinch but Kang avoids the damage to the body.

Laskey breaks from the clinch.

Laskey clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laskey is trying to pull guard but Kang has him pressed against the cage.

Laskey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laskey lands the left hand.
Kang has a takedown stuffed.
Laskey misses with a double jab.
Laskey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kang swivels and escapes.

Laskey clinches up against the cage.
Kang is trying to drag Laskey to the mat but Laskey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agung Kang. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laskey with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Laskey's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kang has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Laskey is proving hard to escape from.

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

Laskey clinches with his opponent.
Laskey lands a body shot.
Laskey wants to break free but Kang has control.
Laskey is looking to break free of the clinch but Kang has double underhooks.
Laskey misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laskey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Laskey just leaning against Kang, taking a breather.
Laskey missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kang as Laskey tries to tie him up.
Laskey misses with a punch to the body.
Laskey misses with a knee strike.
Laskey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laskey manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Laskey lands a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kang tries to score a body lock takedown but Laskey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Kang manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Laskey advances to half guard.
Laskey tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Laskey moves into full mount! Kang won't be happy about that!
Agung Kang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jerry Laskey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laskey controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Laskey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Laskey winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Laskey!
Jerry Laskey gave a mention to $10 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

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). Ewan Turnbull is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Ripkin
vs
Turnbull

178 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 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 1 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ewan Turnbull!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ripkin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turnbull defends it nicely.
Ripkin throws out a leg kick but Turnbull moves out of range and Ripkin only half commits.
Ripkin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turnbull tries to avoid it but Ripkin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turnbull to the ground. Turnbull escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ripkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Suave Ripkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Ripkin with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suave Ripkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Ripkin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Turnbull sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ripkin looking to secure an arm triangle but Turnbull defends it well.
Ripkin wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Turnbull really wants to buck Ripkin off and get back to his feet.

Ripkin swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Turnbull is now in Ripkin's guard. A big mistake from Ripkin there, giving up the dominant position!

Turnbull stands and steps away. Ripkin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

Ripkin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Turnbull on his heels. He'll look to pass Turnbull's guard now, I'm sure.

Ripkin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Turnbull is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ripkin, into his guard.
Turnbull is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ripkin has a closed guard, preventing Turnbull from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ripkin working for submissions but it's allowed Turnbull to get to half guard.
Turnbull wants to stand up but Ripkin has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ripkin looks like he's trying to stand up.

Turnbull gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Ripkin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Turnbull to the mat! Turnbull manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suave Ripkin 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.

Turnbull shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ripkin throws a right and a left that Turnbull avoids nicely.
Turnbull fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ripkin avoids it really well and circles away.

Ripkin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ripkin is pressing down on Turnbull's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turnbull is holding on for now.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ripkin is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ripkin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turnbull is just riding it out for now. Ripkin eventually gives up the hold.
Ripkin wants to control but Turnbull is keeping him busy.

Ripkin is working for an americana but Turnbull has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Ripkin was thinking about the submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ripkin is controlling him.
Turnbull keeping moving, preventing Ripkin from controlling successfully.

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 is looking for a triangle but Turnbull pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull is looking to stand up but Ripkin won't let him.
Ripkin wants to sweep here but Turnbull controlling him for the moment.
Ripkin working a defensive guard here.

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.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Suave Ripkin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ripkin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ripkin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Turnbull counters with a shoot takedown. Ripkin fights it but they end up in guard.
Turnbull wants to get up but he can't break Ripkin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Turnbull stands up and waves to Ripkin to follow him.
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.
That's time! Ripkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ripkin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Ripkin seems to be looking for submissions.
Ripkin is trying to control. Turnbull wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Ripkin is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripkin trying to pass the guard but Turnbull defending well.

Ripkin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Ripkin is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two 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 is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Turnbull doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ripkin.
Ripkin wants to free his trapped foot but Turnbull is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Turnbull manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Turnbull avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ewan Turnbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turnbull looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ripkin shoots in for a takedown but Turnbull shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ripkin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Turnbull tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ripkin is in Turnbull's guard.
Ripkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turnbull swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Ripkin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Turnbull is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ripkin, into his guard.
Turnbull would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Suave Ripkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ripkin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suave Ripkin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between God Save the Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rik Spahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Spahn's choice of entrance music: Slap my elbow. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Save the Queen
vs
Spahn

192 cm
25
215 lbs
14 - 2 - 0

168 cm
24
219 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, God Save the Queen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rik Spahn!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spahn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Queen swivels and escapes.
Spahn shoots for a takedown but Queen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A solid body kick from Queen.
Queen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spahn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Queen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spahn. That did some damage!
Queen is looking to score with low kicks.
Queen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Spahn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Queen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
God Save the Queen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rik Spahn.
A thudding body kick lands there by Queen!

Queen drives through and clinches with Spahn against the cage.
Queen struggles to land a body shot inside as Spahn controls his hands.
Spahn tries to pull guard but Queen won't allow it.
Queen tries to throw a body punch but Spahn avoids it by throwing Queen back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spahn fails to pull guard.
Spahn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spahn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Queen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Queen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Spahn pulls guard successfully.
Queen sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Queen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Queen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

God Save the Queen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Spahn blocks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen tried to score with a low kick but Spahn checks it.
Queen cracks the inside of Spahn's front leg.
Queen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
God Save the Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Queen wants it to stay on the feet.
Queen scores with a push kick.
Queen lands a nice hook to Spahn's body. Spahn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spahn shoots in looking for a takedown but Queen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spahn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Queen throws a head kick that half lands.
Queen throws a solid leg kick but Spahn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Queen.
Spahn tries to close the distance and clinch but Queen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That kick from Queen tenderised Spahn's leg. Spahn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Queen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spahn.
Spahn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spahn takes one to the chin there.

Queen gets caught napping as Spahn dives in and scores a takedown. Queen manages to retain guard.
Queen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spahn looking to pass the guard.
Queen wants to stand but Spahn is controlling the position.
Spahn trying to control but Queen is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spahn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Queen pulls Spahn in close to his closed guard and prevents Spahn from doing any damage or advancing position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Spahn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Queen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queen struggling a bit here.
Queen is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spahn in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Queen cracks the inside of Spahn's front leg.
Queen lands a really nice looking cross but Spahn seems unphased.
Spahn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Queen throws a leg kick that misses.
Spahn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Queen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spahn avoids a kick to the body.
Queen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Queen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spahn misses with a few strikes there.
Spahn misses with a double jab.
Queen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Spahn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Queen but Queen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
God Save the Queen is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spahn throws a right hand that Queen ducks under and follows up with a left that Queen also avoids with ease.
Queen doesn't manage to clinch there - Spahn circles away.

Spahn dives in and scores a takedown into Queen's guard.
Queen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spahn is controlling him.
Spahn is pushing down on Queen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Queen is fighting to maintain full guard but Spahn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Spahn wants to control but Queen is keeping him busy.
Spahn is looking to stall here but Queen recovers full guard.
Queen wants to stand but Spahn is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spahn trying to control the position from guard on top but Queen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spahn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Queen kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Queen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spahn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spahn trying to control the position from guard on top but Queen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rik Spahn was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A punch combination from Spahn misses.
Queen lands with a kick to the temple. Spahn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Spahn tries to clinch there but Queen circles away.
Spahn shoots for a takedown but Queen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Queen connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Queen. No joy for Spahn on that attempt.
God Save the Queen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rik Spahn.
Spahn shoots in for a takedown but Queen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Queen cracks the inside of Spahn's front leg.
Spahn is breathing heavily.
Queen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spahn misses with a head kick.
Spahn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spahn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Queen tries to clinch but Spahn moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Queen.
Good leg kick by Queen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Queen connects with a solid leg kick.
Queen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Queen misses with a body kick.
Queen thows a body kick. Spahn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice uppercut there from Queen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

God Save the Queen 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.

A solid leg kick lands there for Queen.
Spahn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Queen.
Spahn shoots for a double leg takedown but Queen sprawls well. He's pushed Spahn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Queen tries to close the distance and clinch but Spahn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Queen misses with a low kick as Spahn jumps back.
Queen scores with a kick to the body.
Spahn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spahn tries to land a front kick but Queen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spahn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Queen scores with a jab to the body.
Queen wants to clinch.
Spahn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Queen throws a low kick but Spahn moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spahn fails to land the takedown.
Queen thumps Spahn with a low kick.
Spahn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Queen defends it nicely.
God Save the Queen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rik Spahn.
Spahn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spahn takes one to the chin there.
Queen throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Queen.
Spahn shoots in and drives through. Queen sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen lands a glancing blow to the side of Spahn's head.
Queen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spahn's sensitive parts.
Queen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queen connects with a looping right hand.
Queen keeps Spahn at a distance using the push kick.
Queen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Queen lands a leg kick that knocks Spahn off balance momentarily.
Spahn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Queen. That one must have hurt.
Spahn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Queen.
Queen throws a leg kick but Spahn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
God Save the Queen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Queen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spahn misses with the combination.
Queen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Queen takes the fight into the clinch.
Queen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spahn is trying to break free.
Queen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spahn's elbow.
Spahn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Queen smiles and moves away.
Spahn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A leg kick checked by Spahn.
A head kick misses from Queen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Queen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Queen motions for Spahn to come forward. Queen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spahn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Spahn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Queen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spahn scrambles back to his feet.
Queen scores with a head kick. Spahn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Queen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Queen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Queen fails with an attempt to clinch.

Queen takes the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Queen tries to work over Spahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spahn is trying to pull guard but Queen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

God Save the Queen clearly takes that 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.

Queen throws a head kick that misses.
Queen misses with a head kick.
Queen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spahn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Queen lands a body shot.

Spahn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Queen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Spahn throwing shots but Queen is blocking nicely.
Queen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spahn is working away from the top position though.
Spahn lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen wants to control but Spahn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Queen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spahn.
Spahn is just content to waste time from the top position. Queen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Spahn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Queen wants to stand and escape but Spahn is having none of it.
Spahn trying to control the position from guard on top but Queen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Spahn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spahn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spahn trying to control the position from guard on top but Queen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Queen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Queen wants to stand but Spahn is controlling the position.
Spahn wants to control from the top but Queen keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rik Spahn wasn't active enough on the ground.
Queen misses with a low kick.
Spahn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spahn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Queen avoids it really well and circles away.
God Save the Queen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rik Spahn.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spahn checks a leg kick.
Queen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Queen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That kick from Queen tenderised Spahn's leg. Spahn is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spahn fails with the takedown.
Spahn is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Queen is looking to slow Spahn down with leg kicks.
Queen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spahn dives in and grabs Queen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Queen pushes down on Spahn's head and hops out.
Queen scores with a hook to the body. Spahn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spahn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Queen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Queen misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that God Save the Queen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Queen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Queen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Queen wants it to stay on the feet.
Spahn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Queen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spahn is out of range and Queen settles back down.
Spahn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Queen is looking to clinch.
Queen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Queen throws a leg kick but Spahn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Queen throws a head kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spahn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Queen - the referee stops the clock and Spahn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Queen. Spahn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Spahn misses with a double jab.
Spahn is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen doesn't manage to clinch there - Spahn circles away.
Spahn has a takedown stuffed.
God Save the Queen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rik Spahn.
Queen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Queen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Horrible takedown by Spahn or perhaps it was just good defense by Queen which made him look bad.
Queen lands with a cross.
Spahn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Queen misses with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Queen.
Spahn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Queen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spahn.
Spahn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Queen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Queen as Spahn shoots in.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Spahn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Queen is trying to defend but Spahn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Spahn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spahn prevents Queen from improving his position.
Queen controlling the position well.
Queen is looking to control Spahn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Queen avoid being mounted?
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Spahn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rik Spahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Queen wants to control but Spahn is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spahn trying to control from half guard but Queen is working away.
Queen tries to get to full guard but Spahn has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
God Save the Queen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Queen is concentrating on defense, preventing Spahn from advancing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
God Save the Queen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Queen, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... God Save the Queen!
God Save the Queen retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, God Save the Queen, 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
83%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Weiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Shouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Weiner has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Weiner
vs
Shouse

178 cm
27
140 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

162 cm
22
116 lbs
8 - 12 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Weiner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joshua Shouse !
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shouse on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shouse throws a right and a left that both miss.
Weiner stuns Shouse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shouse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weiner manages to avoid it.

Shouse instigates a clinch.

Shouse breaks the clinch.
Shouse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Shouse closes the distance and clinches.
Shouse keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Weiner's efforts to push away.
Weiner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Weiner gets underhooks to prevent Shouse 's takedown attempt.

Shouse successfully pulls guard.
Shouse is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shouse working a defensive guard here.
Weiner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shouse on the ground.
Weiner wanted to stand there but Shouse had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shouse trying to control the position here.
Weiner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shouse lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Weiner!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shouse cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Weiner is squirming around, avoiding Shouse 's attempts to control the action.
Weiner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Weiner is squirming around, avoiding Shouse 's attempts to control the action.
Shouse controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shouse is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Weiner can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Weiner is trying to escape the mount.
Shouse unloading with bombs!
Weiner wants to get back to his feet.

Shouse has hold of Weiner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Weiner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Weiner is desperately trying to improve his position but Shouse has a good base and remains in mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shouse with good strikes from the mount here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shouse can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Weiner is looking to escape.
You get the feeling that Weiner really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Shouse controlling from mount.
Shouse has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shouse wants to control the pace but Weiner is squirming around nicely.
Weiner is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Weiner tries to reverse the position but Shouse maintains control.
Weiner tries to improve his position but instead Shouse has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weiner looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Shouse lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shouse throwing damaging strikes from the back! Weiner could be in trouble here!
Weiner is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Weiner tries to escape but Shouse has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Shouse lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Weiner defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shouse 's arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shouse controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Shouse 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.

Weiner misses with a hook.
Weiner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shouse shoots in looking for a takedown but Weiner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shouse 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jab, jab by Weiner - just one landing.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Shouse . He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Weiner lands a nice hook to Shouse 's body. Shouse takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Weiner scores with a nice right hand.
Shouse looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Weiner is fending him off so far but Shouse persists. Nope, Weiner circles away and we're back to standing.
Shouse throws a head kick but Weiner moves out of range.
Shouse is trying hard to land a takedown here. Weiner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carlos Weiner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Shouse .
Shouse tries to clinch there but Weiner circles away.
Weiner scores with the left hand. Shouse knows he should have avoided that one.
Shouse throws a sloppy head kick and Weiner moves out of range easily.
A cross from Weiner lands.

Shouse is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weiner lands with a hook. Shouse tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shouse is still on wobbly legs! Can Weiner finish him?
Shouse drops his hands momentarily and Weiner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiner cracks Shouse on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Shouse falls backwards against the cage. Weiner follows up with more strikes that drop Shouse to his knees. Weiner keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Shouse ! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Weiner!
Carlos Weiner retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Carlos Weiner, 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.