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TRMTFL 26: Super Sunday PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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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). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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170 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Suave Ripkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ewan Turnbull!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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 shoots in looking for a takedown. Turnbull tries to sprawl out of it but Ripkin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turnbull manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ripkin looking to score a takedown here. Turnbull is defending well but Ripkin drives through and ends up in Turnbull's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ripkin wants to control from the top but Turnbull keeps moving.
Ripkin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ripkin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Turnbull looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Turnbull looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Turnbull!
Turnbull is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Turnbull decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripkin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripkin is looking for a kimura here.
Ripkin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turnbull has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripkin prevents Turnbull from standing back up.
Ripkin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turnbull's head.
Turnbull wants to get back to his feet.
Ripkin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Turnbull is refusing to be controlled, as Ripkin sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull won't allow Ripkin to pass to mount.
Ripkin throwing shots but Turnbull is blocking nicely.
Ripkin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Turnbull is looking to escape.
Ripkin wants to control but Turnbull is keeping him busy.
Turnbull really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ripkin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Turnbull tries to kick Ripkin off but Ripkin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ripkin is looking for a kimura here.
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.
Horrible takedown by Ripkin or perhaps it was just good defense by Turnbull which made him look bad.
Turnbull shoots in for a takedown but Ripkin shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnbull slaps away a takedown attempt from Ripkin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ripkin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripkin is trying to get an arm triangle but Turnbull is defending well.
Ripkin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Turnbull has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ripkin but great work by Turnbull.
Turnbull decides to stand back up.
Turnbull is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ripkin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Turnbull shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ripkin as he jumps to the side.
Suave Ripkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ewan Turnbull.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ripkin to the ground. Turnbull is now in Ripkin's guard.
Suave Ripkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ripkin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Suave Ripkin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Turnbull closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ripkin circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turnbull is keeping the position for now.
Ripkin is looking to work some ground and pound but Turnbull has wrist control.
Ripkin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Turnbull dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ripkin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Suave Ripkin just wasn't active enough.
Ripkin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Turnbull gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ripkin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ripkin wants to control from the top but Turnbull keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ripkin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suave Ripkin 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. This is the final round!
Ripkin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turnbull counters with a takedown into side control.
Turnbull stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Suave Ripkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ripkin feints a jab promting Turnbull to slip. Ripkin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Turnbull slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ripkin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turnbull as he jumps to the side.
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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Turnbull.
Turnbull with a lazy takedown attempt
so Ripkin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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.
Ripkin is looking for a triangle here but Turnbull uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ripkin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Turnbull wants to stand but Ripkin is controlling his arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripkin tries to improve position but can't.
Ripkin is working hard here to advance position.
Ewan Turnbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turnbull decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Turnbull stuffs the takedown attempt from Ripkin. Ripkin gets slowly back to his feet.
Ripkin misses with a takedown attempt - Turnbull sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ripkin.
Ripkin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turnbull but Turnbull pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Suave Ripkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ripkin stuffs the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turnbull feints and as Ripkin raises his hands in defense, Turnbull changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ewan Turnbull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suave Ripkin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bill Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Sieve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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148 lbs
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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 - 7 - 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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Sieve!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moss fails with a takedown attempt.
Moss shoots in for a double leg but Sieve sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moss closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moss has Sieve pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Moss pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sieve tumbling to the mat - Moss dives into Sieve's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sieve keeping full guard, as Moss tries to pass.
Sieve pulls Moss in close to prevent any damage.
Sieve working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moss.
Sieve working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sieve has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Moss doesn't defend quickly enough and Sieve has managed to lock this one up! Can Moss escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sieve on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cody Sieve!
Cody Sieve was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Caudill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Fulton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caudill comes to the cage accompanied by Breaking Benjamin- Breath. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Caudill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Fulton!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caudill wants to clinch up but Fulton keeps it at a distance.
Fulton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Caudill.
Caudill turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caudill throws a sloppy head kick and Fulton moves out of range easily.
Caudill lands a big head kick that sends Fulton tumbling to the mat! Caudill takes a step backwards and waves Fulton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fulton is rocked!
It looks like Jimmy Fulton has been cut.
Caudill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fulton, pushing him back against the cage.
Fulton is still on wobbly legs! Can Caudill finish him?
Caudill gets underhooks to prevent Fulton's takedown attempt.
Fulton looks winded!
Caudill working the clinch nicely. Fulton is working for position but Caudill cracks him with a big knee to the head! Fulton crumples up against the cage and Caudill lands two more shots before the ref can save Fulton! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Kenny Caudill!
A very excited looking Kenny Caudill made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Drens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mathew Drens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philip Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Phillips moves into the clinch successfully.
Drens tries for a takedown but Phillips manages to get underhooks.
Drens can't get the takedown.
Drens goes for a takedown attempt but Phillips pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathew Drens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips scoring well with a low kick there.
Phillips is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phillips looking to score a takedown here. Drens is defending well but Phillips drives through and ends up in Drens's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Phillips gets to his feet. Drens looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Phillips fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drens looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phillips defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Drens.
Phillips misses with a two punch combination.
Phillips drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips is trying to get an arm triangle but Drens is defending well.
Phillips stands up and beckons Drens to his feet.
Phillips throws a head kick that misses.
Drens gets caught napping as Phillips dives in and scores a takedown. Drens manages to retain guard.
Phillips gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Drens fails with the takedown.
Nice shot lands for Phillips.
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!
Phillips shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drens is looking for a sweep. Phillips is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drens is breathing heavily.
Drens is staying active underneath Phillips, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Phillips stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Drens to get to his feet.
Drens has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Drens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Phillips counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Drens down! Phillips is looking to finish but Drens is intelligently defending himself.
Drens is rocked!
Phillips trying to control but Drens is working from the bottom.
Oh Drens is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phillips drops back looking for a leg! Drens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Drens manages to kick Phillips off! Phillips jumps back into Drens's guard.
Phillips passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Drens seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Phillips fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Drens to the ground. Phillips is now in Drens's guard.
Phillips trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phillips stands and steps away. Drens gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Phillips misses with a two punch combination.
Drens avoids the head kick by Phillips.
Drens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phillips counters with a straight right hand.
Drens is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Phillips.
Phillips scores with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phillips throws a one two combo.
Phillips feints with a jab and clips Drens right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Drens is sent crashing into the canvas and Phillips leaps in for the kill! Drens tries to get to his feet but Phillips is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Drens is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philip Phillips!
A very excited looking Philip Phillips rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barich Fendsor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Kissinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barich Fendsor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Kissinger!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fendsor feints and then cracks Kissinger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kissinger down.
Kissinger misses with a hook to the body
and Kissinger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kissinger throws a sloppy body shot
and Fendsor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kissinger throws a poor cross that misses
and Fendsor counters with a straight right hand.
Kissinger throws an off balance right hand
and Fendsor counters with an inside leg kick.
Fendsor scores with a takedown into Kissinger's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fendsor controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kissinger wants to stand but Fendsor is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fendsor looking to sit in guard and control but Kissinger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kissinger wants to stand but Fendsor is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fendsor trying to control the position.
Kissinger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fendsor keeping moving, preventing Kissinger from controlling successfully.
Kissinger wanted to stand there but Fendsor had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kissinger stands up and waves to Fendsor to follow him.
Fendsor slips a jab from Kissinger.
Kissinger throws out a loose jab but Fendsor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kissinger misses with a hook. Fendsor ducked under it nicely.
Kissinger throws an overhand right that lands on Fendsor's shoulder, as Fendsor tries to avoid the shot.
Kissinger thows a body shot but no joy.
Kissinger misses with a lunging right hand
and Fendsor counters with a one-two to the body.
Kissinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Fendsor.
Kissinger thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fendsor misses with a two punch combination.
Kissinger looks to score with a jab to the body but Fendsor is just out of range.
Fendsor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kissinger moves away.
Fendsor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kissinger's head.
Kissinger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fendsor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henry Kissinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kissinger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kissinger misses with an uppercut
and Fendsor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kissinger throws a right hand that misses
and Fendsor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kissinger tries to get to full guard but Fendsor has control of the leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kissinger wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kissinger is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kissinger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fendsor is looking to advance position but Kissinger won't allow it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kissinger is trying to maintain the position but Fendsor is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barich Fendsor 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.
Kissinger misses with a hook.
Kissinger lands the left hand.
Kissinger misses with a right hand
and Fendsor counters with a one-two to the body.
Fendsor is looking to slow Kissinger down with leg kicks.
Fendsor staying out of range there.
Barich Fendsor is winning the standup battle so far.
Kissinger misses with a lunging right hand
and Fendsor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kissinger misses with a lunging right hand
and Fendsor counters with a low kick, right behind Kissinger 's knee.
Fendsor lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kissinger throws a lazy right hand but Fendsor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kissinger looks to land a right hand but Fendsor moved out of range.
Kissinger throws a poor cross that misses
and Fendsor counters with a nice uppercut.
Fendsor connects with an inside leg kick.
Fendsor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kissinger at a distance.
Fendsor slips a jab from Kissinger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kissinger swings for the body but Fendsor moves out of range.
Kissinger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fendsor counters with a shoot takedown. Kissinger fights it but they end up in guard.
Kissinger wants to control the position but Fendsor says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kissinger is breathing heavily.
Fendsor moves into full mount! Kissinger won't be happy about that!
Fendsor wants to control the pace but Kissinger is squirming around nicely.
Kissinger taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kissinger is trying to reverse the position but instead Fendsor has taken his back - oops!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fendsor wants to control but Kissinger is keeping busy.
Kissinger controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Fendsor looking for the RNC.
Fendsor tightening his grip on Kissinger, looking for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kissinger looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fendsor.
Kissinger turns into Fendsor and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kissinger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kissinger trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fendsor's guard.
Fendsor looking for a guillotine here but Kissinger defends easily.
Kissinger wants to stand but Fendsor is controlling his posture from full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fendsor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kissinger manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barich Fendsor dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kissinger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kissinger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fendsor counters with a nice leg kick.
Fendsor dives in and scores a takedown into Kissinger's guard.
Fendsor looking to sit in guard and control but Kissinger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fendsor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fendsor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kissinger's guard.
Kissinger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fendsor is one step ahead there.
Fendsor wants to pass the guard but Kissinger is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fendsor wants to control from the top but Kissinger keeps moving.
Fendsor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kissinger is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Barich Fendsor just wasn't active enough.
Kissinger stuffs the takedown.
Kissinger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fendsor circles away quickly and effectively.
Fendsor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kissinger on the side of the head.
Fendsor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fendsor.
Kissinger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kissinger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kissinger misses with an uppercut. Fendsor saw that one coming.
Kissinger lands with a good body shot.
Henry Kissinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kissinger misses with a looping left.
Fendsor blocks a jab.
Kissinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fendsor slips a jab from Kissinger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kissinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fendsor manages to avoid it.
Kissinger throws an off balance right hand
and Fendsor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fendsor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kissinger misses with a hook
and Fendsor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kissinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kissinger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fendsor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kissinger's guard.
Fendsor slips nicely into half guard.
Fendsor working over Kissinger with some ground and pound. Kissinger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fendsor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kissinger pushes Fendsor off looking to stand but Fendsor dives back in and keeps control.
Kissinger tries to get to full guard but Fendsor has control of the leg.
Fendsor wants to free his trapped foot but Kissinger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fendsor is keen to just control but Kissinger is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barich Fendsor 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.
Kissinger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kissinger throws a looping overhand right but Fendsor ducks down to avoid it.
Kissinger throws a combination that misses
and Fendsor counters with a nice uppercut.
Fendsor with a jab.
Kissinger misses the shot to the body.
Fendsor darts in and clinches Kissinger up against the cage.
Kissinger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fendsor stalls.
Kissinger is trying to force a seperation but Fendsor has the dominant position.
Kissinger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fendsor has him pressed against the cage.
Kissinger breaks the clinch.
Kissinger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fendsor was well out of range. Poor timing from Kissinger.
Kissinger lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fendsor scores with a jab to the head.
Kissinger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fendsor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fendsor lands with a good body shot.
Kissinger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fendsor counters with a low kick, right behind Kissinger 's knee.
Kissinger is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fendsor connects with an inside leg kick.
Kissinger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fendsor counters with a straight right hand.
Kissinger misses with a right hand
and Fendsor counters with an inside leg kick.
Fendsor lands a jab to the head.
Fendsor lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fendsor lands a high kick!
Kissinger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fendsor gets a clinch.
Fendsor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kissinger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kissinger is trying to break the clinch but Fendsor has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kissinger is trying to break the clinch but Fendsor is controlling him.
Kissinger is trying to break the clinch but Fendsor is controlling him.
Fendsor successfully pulls guard.
Kissinger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fendsor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kissinger has managed to get both his arms back between Fendsor's legs - danger averted.
Fendsor has his hands on Kissinger's head, controlling the position.
Fendsor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fendsor moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fendsor in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fendsor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kissinger keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kissinger is looking for a sweep.
Kissinger is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kissinger is trying to stand back up but Fendsor is controlling him
Fendsor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fendsor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fendsor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kissinger is just riding it out for now. Fendsor eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barich Fendsor had his way with Henry Kissinger in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kissinger looks to score with a jab to the body but Fendsor is just out of range.
Kissinger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fendsor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fendsor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kissinger takes a step back to recover.
Kissinger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fendsor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kissinger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fendsor counters with a straight right hand.
Fendsor scores with a body shot.
Fendsor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kissinger's calf.
Kissinger is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fendsor walks into a stiff left hand from Kissinger.
Kissinger misses with a hook to the body
and Fendsor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kissinger's knee momentarily.
Kissinger misses with a hook to the body
enabling Fendsor to counter with a crisp jab.
Kissinger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fendsor defending well as Kissinger loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Fendsor.
Fendsor thumps Kissinger with a low kick.
Kissinger throws an off balance right hand
and Fendsor counters with a stiff right hand.
Kissinger walks into a straight right hand from Fendsor.
Fendsor scores with a one two! Kissinger had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kissinger throws a hook but Fendsor avoids it 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!
Kissinger misses with an uppercut
and Kissinger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kissinger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kissinger throws a lazy uppercut
and Fendsor counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fendsor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
An inside leg kick lands from Fendsor.
Kissinger swings for the body but Fendsor moves out of range.
Fendsor scores with a jab. Kissinger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kissinger tries to clinch up
and Fendsor counters with a left and a right that stings Kissinger.
Kissinger is rocked!
Kissinger misses with an uppercut
and Kissinger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kissinger is still on wobbly legs! Can Fendsor finish him?
Fendsor is pawing at Kissinger, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Kissinger's nose. Kissinger is badly hurt! Fendsor pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Kissinger tries desperately to hold on but Fendsor is relentless in his assault! As Kissinger receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Fendsor away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barich Fendsor!
Barich Fendsor retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josh Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Weiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
9 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Ferguson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Weiner!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson moves into range and clinches up with Weiner.
Come on Ferguson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Weiner prevents Ferguson from breaking the clinch.
Weiner is trying to break free.
Come on Weiner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ferguson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Weiner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ferguson fails to land the takedown.
Weiner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Carlos Weiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Weiner pinned against the cage. Weiner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Weiner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson rushes Weiner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ferguson is working for takedown but Weiner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ferguson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Weiner smiles and moves away.
Weiner lands a nice shot to the body.
Weiner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ferguson is rocked!
It looks like Josh Ferguson has been cut.
Weiner closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Ferguson out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlos Weiner! Carlos Weiner retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Carlos Weiner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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