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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Kendrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jens Pulver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kendrick comes to the cage accompanied by Dream Theater - As I Am. Bradley Kendrick has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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170 cm
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155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bradley Kendrick!
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, Jens Pulver !
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pulver .
Pulver is looking to take a break and control but Kendrick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulver wants to stand but Kendrick has his arm trapped.
Kendrick is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pulver 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kendrick wants to get back to full guard.
Pulver is keen to just control but Kendrick is a slippery customer.
Kendrick tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kendrick tries to kick Pulver off but Pulver keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pulver tries to stand and escape but Kendrick is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulver prevents Kendrick from standing back up.
Pulver has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Kendrick works to full guard.
Kendrick is looking for a triangle here but Pulver uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Pulver really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kendrick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kendrick manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pulver 's best efforts.
Kendrick keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulver is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Pulver is trying to control. Kendrick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kendrick is trying to stand.
Pulver is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kendrick is just riding it out for now. Pulver eventually gives up the hold.
Kendrick moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulver wants to control from the top but Kendrick keeps moving.
Pulver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pulver must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kendrick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pulver won't allow Kendrick to get back to his feet.
Kendrick has his hands on Pulver 's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kendrick is trying to control the position but Pulver postures up.
Pulver 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kendrick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pulver manages to get himself to full guard.
Kendrick controlling from the top position.
Kendrick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Kendrick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Kendrick dominated that round.
That's time! Kendrick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pulver looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kendrick keeping moving, preventing Pulver from controlling successfully.
Pulver slips nicely into half guard.
Kendrick is refusing to be controlled, as Pulver sits in half guard.
Kendrick is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pulver 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pulver 's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good control from Kendrick.
Kendrick has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Pulver ! Can he survive? No! He's out! Kendrick gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bradley Kendrick!
A less than humble Bradley Kendrick misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
61% |
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