QFC Tournament 402 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bob Flemming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seymour Ellenbogen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Flemming could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Seymour Ellenbogen's chin.

Flemming
vs
Ellenbogen

150 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Flemming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seymour Ellenbogen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flemming shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Ellenbogen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Flemming's guard now.
Flemming really is a fat lump.
Ellenbogen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flemming works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flemming avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ellenbogen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ellenbogen wants to pass the guard but Flemming is keeping the position.
Ellenbogen looking to sit in guard and control but Flemming gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Flemming wants to stand but Ellenbogen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Flemming preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellenbogen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Flemming tries to hold on but Ellenbogen pushes him away.
Flemming regains half guard.
Ellenbogen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ellenbogen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ellenbogen tries to pass to full mount but Flemming defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Ellenbogen there.
Ellenbogen tries to pass to full mount but Flemming defends it.
Flemming throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Flemming actively working from the bottom here.

Ellenbogen seems to be working for a kimura but Flemming defends the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellenbogen is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellenbogen wants to free his trapped foot but Flemming is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ellenbogen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Flemming tries to kick Ellenbogen off but Ellenbogen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nice strikes from Ellenbogen there.
Ellenbogen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Flemming trying to control here.
Ellenbogen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Flemming knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellenbogen wants to advance to full mount but Flemming doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ellenbogen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flemming is trying to control the position but Ellenbogen postures up.

Flemming looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ellenbogen passes into side control.
Ellenbogen working the head and body with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellenbogen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Flemming's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellenbogen controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seymour Ellenbogen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Flemming gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ellenbogen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Flemming won't be happy with that.
Flemming tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ellenbogen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Flemming might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ellenbogen is putting a hurting on Flemming here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ellenbogen working the ground and pound from side control.
Ellenbogen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flemming keeps working.
Ellenbogen cracks Flemming with a big elbow.
Flemming tries to escape but Ellenbogen is in control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellenbogen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Flemming can't do much from the bottom here.
Seymour Ellenbogen has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellenbogen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flemming keeps working.
Flemming is looking for a sweep.
Ellenbogen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Flemming's legs.
Ellenbogen trying to control the action but Flemming is working from the bottom.
Flemming takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ellenbogen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ellenbogen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Flemming is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Flemming prevents Ellenbogen from moving into mount.
Ellenbogen staying calm.
Flemming struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellenbogen scoring with punches and elbows.
Ellenbogen lands some shots froms side control.
Ellenbogen is chipping away with strikes.
Flemming can't do much from the bottom here.
Flemming looking for a sweep but Ellenbogen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ellenbogen breaks from Flemming's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ellenbogen landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellenbogen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Flemming tries to reverse the position but Ellenbogen maintains control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flemming manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellenbogen wants to free his trapped foot but Flemming is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Flemming has hold of Ellenbogen's hands but Ellenbogen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ellenbogen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Flemming knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice strikes from Ellenbogen there.
Flemming on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seymour Ellenbogen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ellenbogen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ellenbogen. Flemming does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bob Flemming is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Flemming gets caught napping as Ellenbogen dives in and scores a takedown. Flemming manages to retain guard.
Ellenbogen looking to pass the guard.
Ellenbogen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ellenbogen tries to free his leg and advance position but Flemming is retaining full guard.
Ellenbogen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Flemming looking for a sweep. Not yet Flemming, not yet.
Ellenbogen stops Flemming from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flemming is striking off his back. Ellenbogen thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Ellenbogen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Flemming is not content to let Ellenbogen control the position.
Flemming is trying to stand up here but Ellenbogen is controlling him well.
Flemming wants to improve his position but Ellenbogen is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flemming taking some punishment here, with Ellenbogen in his half guard.
Ellenbogen 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.
Seymour Ellenbogen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flemming wants to improve his position but Ellenbogen is controlling well.
Flemming trying to control from the bottom.
Flemming tries to roll over but Ellenbogen keeps him under control.
Flemming is working hard here to advance position.
Ellenbogen stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Flemming gets tackled into the cage by Ellenbogen. Ellenbogen maintains the clinch.
Flemming wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ellenbogen has him pressed against the cage.
Ellenbogen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Flemming is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flemming is trying to break the clinch but Ellenbogen is controlling him.
Ellenbogen can't get the takedown.
Ellenbogen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flemming tries to pull guard but Ellenbogen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Ellenbogen has Flemming pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ellenbogen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Flemming tumbling to the mat - Ellenbogen dives into Flemming's guard.
Ellenbogen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bob Flemming has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ellenbogen trying to control but Flemming is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seymour Ellenbogen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ellenbogen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Seymour Ellenbogen!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Seymour Ellenbogen!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Seymour Ellenbogen!

Seymour Ellenbogen wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Seymour Ellenbogen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nasiar Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Larsen
vs
Jenkins

177 cm
24
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Larsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nasiar Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larsen shoots in and drives through. Jenkins sprawls well.

Jenkins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Larsen is trying to defend but Jenkins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Larsen is trying to maintain the position but Jenkins is very close to passing his half guard.
Larsen pushes Jenkins off looking to stand but Jenkins dives back in and keeps control.
Jenkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Larsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Larsen wants to get back to full guard.
Larsen trying to control from the bottom.
Larsen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jenkins controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins looking to sit in guard and control but Larsen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jenkins keeping full guard, as Larsen tries to pass.
Larsen controlling from the top position.
Jenkins wants to stand and escape but Larsen is having none of it.
Jenkins managing to control the position.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Jenkins tries to sprawl but Larsen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jenkins is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jenkins is looking for a sweep. Larsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Larsen is looking to take a break and control but Jenkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jenkins keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larsen pulls his head out easily.
Larsen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Larsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jenkins has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Larsen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jenkins is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to get back to full guard but Larsen has mounted him!
Larsen lands a big elbow.
Larsen avoids the attempt from Jenkins to control.
Jenkins looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larsen is trying to take his opponent's back.
The referee warns Jenkins that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Larsen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jenkins has closed the distance and engaged Larsen in a clinch.

Jenkins breaks the clinch.

Jenkins pushes Larsen up against the cage in a clinch.
Larsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Larsen tries to score a body lock takedown but Jenkins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Jenkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larsen closes the distance and clinches up with Jenkins, looking for a takedown. Larsen pushes Jenkins against the cage but Jenkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Larsen shoots in looking for a takedown but Jenkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Larsen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Larsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Larsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Larsen as he jumps to the side.

Jenkins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Larsen!
Larsen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jenkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Larsen tries to buck Jenkins off but Jenkins is having none of it.
Jenkins wants to stand but Larsen is controlling his arm.
Larsen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Larsen wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen is concentrating on defense, preventing Jenkins from advancing position.
Larsen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jenkins.

Larsen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jenkins is aware though and is defending well.
Jenkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Larsen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Larsen controls Jenkins momentarily but Jenkins frees himself.
Larsen being controlled here, momentarily.
Larsen wants to get back to his feet but Jenkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsen being controlled here, momentarily.
Jenkins trying to control but Larsen is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Nasiar Jenkins has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Larsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Larsen closes the distance and clinches up with Jenkins, looking for a takedown. Larsen pushes Jenkins against the cage but Jenkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Jenkins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Larsen is looking to control Jenkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Larsen avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsen is looking to improve his position.
Larsen is refusing to be controlled, as Jenkins sits in half guard.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Larsen is defending well.
Jenkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Larsen keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larsen is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nasiar Jenkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jenkins closes the distance and clinches.
Larsen misses with an elbow strike.

Larsen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Larsen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Larsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Larsen is on top in guard.
Jenkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Larsen slips nicely into half guard.
Larsen wants to pass to mount but Jenkins is defending the position.
Jenkins wants to improve his position but Larsen is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Jenkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jenkins is trying to stand up here but Larsen is controlling him well.
Larsen wants to take a breather but Jenkins is having none of it.
Larsen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jenkins defending well though.
Larsen prevents Jenkins from improving his position.
Larsen wants to control but Jenkins is keeping him busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Michael Larsen just wasn't active enough.
Larsen shoots in but Jenkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Larsen has his takedown stuffed

and Jenkins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jenkins tries to pull guard but Larsen holds him up against the cage and eventually Jenkins drops back down to his feet.

Jenkins has Larsen pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jenkins pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Larsen tumbling to the mat - Jenkins dives into Larsen's guard.
Michael Larsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Larsen keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Jenkins distracts Larsen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Larsen seems keen to control Jenkins's posture.
Jenkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Larsen trying to keep a closed guard but Jenkins is proving a slippery customer.
Larsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jenkins stops Larsen from standing up.
Larsen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jenkins controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Michael Larsen just wasn't active enough.
Larsen throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Larsen misses the target.
Jenkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Larsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Larsen wants it to stay on the feet.
Larsen tries a head kick but it misses.

Larsen gets the takedown into side control.
Jenkins being controlled for a moment.
Larsen trying to control the position but Jenkins is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Larsen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Larsen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight for Michael Larsen!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Nasiar Jenkins!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Michael Larsen!

Michael Larsen wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusan Jandric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Jensen
vs
Jandric

180 cm
24
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dusan Jandric!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jensen!

Jandric 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.
Jandric keeping moving, preventing Jensen from controlling successfully.
Jandric has a closed guard, preventing Jensen from standing up.
Jandric pulls Jensen in close to prevent any damage.
Jensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jandric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jandric wants to sweep here but Jensen controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Adam Jensen just wasn't active enough.
The fighters circling - Jensen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jensen swings for the body but Jandric moves out of range.
Jensen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jandric shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jensen as he jumps to the side.
Jandric fails to land the takedown.
Jandric avoids a kick to the body.
Jensen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jandric's waist but Jandric gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jensen off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jandric.
Adam Jensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusan Jandric.
Jensen misses the shot to the body.
Jensen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jandric's head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jandric breaks the clinch.
Jensen tries to clinch but Jandric moves away

and Jandric holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jensen tries to pull guard but Jandric won't allow it.

Jensen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jensen shoots in looking for a takedown. Jandric tries to sprawl out of it but Jensen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jandric manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jensen throws a head kick that Jandric semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Jandric manages to break the clinch.
Jensen avoids the head kick by Jandric.
A head kick from Jensen lands but Jandric takes it in his stride.
Nice takedown defense from Jandric. No joy for Jensen on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jandric has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jensen is trying to force a seperation but Jandric has the dominant position.
Jensen tries to break the clinch but Jandric is controlling the position.
Jandric lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Jandric gets control of Jensen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jandric will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jensen preventing the sweep.
Jandric utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jandric keeping moving, preventing Jensen from controlling successfully.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Jandric manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jandric pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jensen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jandric.
Jensen fails with the takedown.

Jensen has Jandric up against the cage in a clinch.

Jensen manages to break the clinch.
Jandric tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jensen defends well and Jandric ends up having to push Jensen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jensen can't break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jensen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Jandric manages to break the clinch.
Jensen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A head kick misses from Jensen.
No luck for Jandric with that takedown attempt.
Jandric avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jandric fails with a takedown attempt.
Jensen throws a nice head kick!
Jensen lands a jab to Jandric's midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Jandric as Jensen shoots in.
Adam Jensen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jandric throws a shot to the body.
Jensen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jandric swivels and escapes.
Jensen throws a head kick that misses.
Jandric throws a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jandric is defended easily by Jensen.
Adam Jensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusan Jandric.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jandric just misses with a punch to the body.
Jandric has a takedown stuffed.
Jandric leaves Jensen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Adam Jensen is winning the standup battle so far.
Jensen closes the distance and clinches up with Jandric, looking for a takedown. Jensen pushes Jandric against the cage but Jandric circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jensen goes for a double leg but Jandric avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jandric continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Jandric breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jandric throws a head kick but Jensen moves out of range.
Jensen scores with a head kick. Jandric tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jensen lands a lovely overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen tries to close the distance and clinch but Jandric swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jandric blocks a head kick by Jensen.
Jandric displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jensen throws out the jab.
Jandric tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jensen is able to avoid easily.
Jandric closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jensen circles away.
Jandric misses with a kick to the body.
Jandric has a takedown stuffed.
Jensen shoots in for a takedown but Jandric shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jensen.
Jensen slaps away a takedown attempt from Jandric, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jandric has Jensen up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen jumps guard but Jandric turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jandric avoiding damage as Jensen throws knees to the body.
Jandric wants a takedown.

Jandric breaks from the clinch.
Jensen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jandric swivels and escapes.
Jensen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Jandric closes the distance and clinches.

Jandric's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jandric takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jensen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jandric shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jensen sprawls well. Jensen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jandric gets slowly back to his feet.
Jandric tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jensen defends well and Jandric ends up having to push Jensen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jandric has Jensen pressed against the cage, preventing Jensen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jandric misses with an elbow over the top.

Jandric jumps guard.
Jensen wants to control from the top but Jandric keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jandric throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jandric has Jensen pulled in close to control his posture.
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 Adam Jensen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jandric slaps away a takedown attempt from Jensen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jensen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jandric.
Jensen just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Jensen as Jandric shoots in.
A combination from Jandric does no damage.
Jandric displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jensen.
Jensen wants to clinch up but Jandric keeps it at a distance.
Jandric closes the distance and clinches up with Jensen, looking for a takedown. Jandric pushes Jensen against the cage but Jensen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jensen misses with a left hand
and Jandric counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jandric takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jensen misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jensen is defended easily by Jandric.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Jensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jandric tries to close the distance and clinch but Jensen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jensen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jandric avoids it really well and circles away.
Jensen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jensen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jensen wants it to stay on the feet.
Jensen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Jandric with that takedown attempt.
Jensen throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jandric lands a nice hook to Jensen's body. Jensen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jensen throws a head kick that half lands.
Jandric fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jensen avoids it really well and circles away.
Jensen tries a head kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jandric.
Jandric avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jensen throws a head kick that misses.
Jandric fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jensen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jandric manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen tries to clinch up but Jandric circles away and keeps his distance.

Jandric has closed the distance and engaged Jensen in a clinch.
Jensen wants to break free but Jandric has control.
Jensen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jensen is trying to pull guard but Jandric turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jandric wants a takedown.

Jandric has picked Jensen up - he's going for a ride! Jandric dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jensen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jandric controlling from the top position.
Jandric wants to control from the top but Jensen keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jandric pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jensen is keeping the position for now.
Jensen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jandric!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jandric is squirming around, avoiding Jensen's attempts to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jensen dominating with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adam Jensen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jensen, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight for Adam Jensen!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Adam Jensen!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Adam Jensen!

Adam Jensen wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Chinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wade Chinski acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Reed
vs
Chinski

200 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
172 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wade Chinski!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed tries to clinch but Chinski moves out of range.
Chinski moves out of range of the leg kick from Reed.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chinski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reed.
Chinski jumps guard but Reed turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reed goes for a takedown attempt but Chinski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Reed has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chinski throws a solid leg kick but Reed takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chinski.
Chinski tries to clinch but Reed moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinski fails with the takedown.

Reed looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Reed preventing the sweep.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed wants to control from the top but Chinski keeps moving.
Reed controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reed won't allow Chinski to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Chinski is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Reed frees his head nicely. Oh but Chinski has switched to an armbar! Reed is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Wade Chinski!