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BFT-200: Longevity PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chev Chelios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chelios comes to the cage accompanied by In Waves. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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201 lbs
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178 cm
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183 lbs
22 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Chev Chelios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chelios's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chelios duly obliges.
It looks like Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr has been cut.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws the left hand but Chelios avoids the punch easily.
Chelios cracks Tatsuhiko Jr with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tatsuhiko Jr looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Chelios finish him?
Tatsuhiko Jr is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chelios looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tatsuhiko Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Chelios finish him?
Chelios showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tatsuhiko Jr.
Tatsuhiko Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Chelios misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chelios tries to close the distance and clinch but Tatsuhiko Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tatsuhiko Jr misses with an uppercut
and Chelios counters with a left to the body.
Tatsuhiko Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chelios is looking to clinch but Tatsuhiko Jr is avoiding it.
Chelios moves away from the strike by Tatsuhiko Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Chelios does no damage.
Chelios has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tatsuhiko Jr.
Chelios tries to bum rush Tatsuhiko Jr with a series of wild strikes but Tatsuhiko Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chelios throws the left hand but Tatsuhiko Jr avoids the punch easily.
Chelios misses with a series of wild punches.
Tatsuhiko Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tatsuhiko Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chelios. That did some damage!
Chelios swinging wildly here.
Chelios takes one to the side of the head.
Tatsuhiko Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chelios checks a low kick from Tatsuhiko Jr.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chelios.
Nice body punch from Tatsuhiko Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatsuhiko Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chelios lands a nice looking body shot.
Chelios throws an overhand right that lands on Tatsuhiko Jr's shoulder, as Tatsuhiko Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Tatsuhiko Jr misses with a hook to the body
letting Chelios counter with a right hand.
Tatsuhiko Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chelios is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr is pressing down on Chelios's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chelios is holding on for now.
Tatsuhiko Jr drops an elbow to the side of Chelios's head.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to control the action but Chelios is working from the bottom.
Chelios is looking for a sweep. Tatsuhiko Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chelios tries to kick Tatsuhiko Jr off but Tatsuhiko Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr working over Chelios with some ground and pound. Chelios looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chelios is trying to stand back up but Tatsuhiko Jr is controlling him
Chelios tries to get to full guard but Tatsuhiko Jr has control of the leg.
Tatsuhiko Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chelios's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tatsuhiko Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Chelios blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tatsuhiko Jr.
Tatsuhiko Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Chelios is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chelios manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Tatsuhiko Jr controlling from the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chelios has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chev Chelios will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chelios stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tatsuhiko Jr.
Chelios takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chelios tries to clinch but Tatsuhiko Jr is having none of it.
Tatsuhiko Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chelios.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws out a loose jab but Chelios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chelios looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chelios on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chelios. Tatsuhiko Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chelios blocks a head kick by Tatsuhiko Jr.
Tatsuhiko Jr lands the left hand.
Chelios just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tatsuhiko Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tatsuhiko Jr connects with a single shot there.
Chelios misses with an uppercut. Tatsuhiko Jr saw that one coming.
Tatsuhiko Jr misses with an uppercut
and Chelios counters with a left and a right that stings Tatsuhiko Jr.
Chev Chelios is winning the standup battle so far.
Chelios keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tatsuhiko Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Chelios throws the kick towards the body but Tatsuhiko Jr avoids it.
Tatsuhiko Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Tatsuhiko Jr gets a double leg takedown into Chelios's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tatsuhiko Jr forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to control the action but Chelios is working from the bottom.
Tatsuhiko Jr prevents Chelios from improving his position.
Tatsuhiko Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chelios is looking to control Tatsuhiko Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chelios avoid being mounted?
Well, if Tatsuhiko Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tatsuhiko Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tatsuhiko Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chelios is just riding it out for now. Tatsuhiko Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Chelios trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Chelios tries to reverse the position but Tatsuhiko Jr maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tatsuhiko Jr controlling from mount.
Chelios is trying to stand.
Tatsuhiko Jr raining down hammerfists from mount.
Chelios taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chelios wants to hold on but Tatsuhiko Jr pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tatsuhiko Jr raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tatsuhiko Jr misses with an uppercut.
Tatsuhiko Jr looks to land a left hand but Chelios moved out of range nicely.
Chelios staying out of range there.
Chev Chelios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chelios moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chelios slips under a jab.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries for a takedown but Chelios sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tatsuhiko Jr slips under a jab.
Tatsuhiko Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a body punch but Chelios moves out of range.
Tatsuhiko Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chelios stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chelios wants it to stay on the feet.
Chev Chelios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr.
Chelios uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tatsuhiko Jr.
Tatsuhiko Jr takes one to the chin there.
Chelios displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chelios swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Chelios misses its intended target.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chelios swivels and escapes.
Tatsuhiko Jr jabs Chelios to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tatsuhiko Jr shoots in for a takedown but Chelios shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Tatsuhiko Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a series of punches but Chelios avoids them all with ease.
Tatsuhiko Jr works Chelios's body with a nice hook.
Chev Chelios is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chelios throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chelios!
Nice sprawl there from Chelios as Tatsuhiko Jr shoots in.
Tatsuhiko Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chelios walks into a jab.
Tatsuhiko Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tatsuhiko Jr. Chelios does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelios bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tatsuhiko Jr's head.
Chelios throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tatsuhiko Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chelios moves away.
Chelios throws a series of punches but Tatsuhiko Jr moves out of range.
Tatsuhiko Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tatsuhiko Jr looks to throw the jab but Chelios is out of range.
Chelios misses with a shot to the body
enabling Tatsuhiko Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Chelios uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tatsuhiko Jr.
Chelios throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tatsuhiko Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Chelios.
Tatsuhiko Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chelios avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chelios on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tatsuhiko Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chelios throws an off balance right hand
and Tatsuhiko Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Chelios counters with a good, hard body kick but Tatsuhiko Jr shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tatsuhiko Jr.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chelios wants to clinch.
Tatsuhiko Jr misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Chev Chelios did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A big right from Tatsuhiko Jr misses.
Chelios throws a jab when Tatsuhiko Jr was well out of range.
Tatsuhiko Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Chelios's head back.
Tatsuhiko Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chelios.
Chelios misses with a body shot.
Tatsuhiko Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Chelios is just out of range.
Chelios uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tatsuhiko Jr.
Tatsuhiko Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Chelios connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Chelios. No joy for Tatsuhiko Jr on that attempt.
Chelios avoids the body shot from Tatsuhiko Jr.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws out a loose jab but Chelios uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios lands a left and a right that send Tatsuhiko Jr crashing to the mat, dazed. Chelios thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chelios moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chelios is able to avoid easily.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a leg kick but Chelios checks it.
Chelios uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tatsuhiko Jr has time to react.
Chelios throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tatsuhiko Jr looks to land a right hand but Chelios moved out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tatsuhiko Jr.
Tatsuhiko Jr fails to land the takedown.
Chelios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Chelios's shoulder, as Chelios tries to avoid the shot.
Tatsuhiko Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tatsuhiko Jr misses with the combination.
Chelios misses with a hook.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries for a takedown but Chelios sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chev Chelios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr.
Some wild striking there from Chelios.
Chelios on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelios throws a series of punches but Tatsuhiko Jr moves out of range.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a hook to the side of Chelios's head but Chelios sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chelios tries to clinch up.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries to work over Chelios's front leg with a kick but Chelios checks it.
Chelios takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Tatsuhiko Jr misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tatsuhiko Jr. Chelios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tatsuhiko Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chelios.
Chelios throws a body punch but Tatsuhiko Jr moves out of range.
Tatsuhiko Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chelios on the side of the head.
Chelios missing with a left hand there. Tatsuhiko Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chelios avoids the body shot from Tatsuhiko Jr.
Tatsuhiko Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chelios's guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Chelios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chelios can't keep his opponent in guard - Tatsuhiko Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatsuhiko Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chelios trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
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 Chev Chelios will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Chelios tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the liver by Tatsuhiko Jr. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tatsuhiko Jr. Chelios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tatsuhiko Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tatsuhiko Jr misses with a body shot.
Chelios on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chelios takes a swing at Tatsuhiko Jr's ribcage but misses.
Chelios misses with an uppercut. Tatsuhiko Jr saw that one coming.
Chelios is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A leg kick checked by Chelios.
Tatsuhiko Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Chelios is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Chelios, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chelios fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tatsuhiko Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Chelios has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tatsuhiko Jr.
Tatsuhiko Jr connects with a jab.
Tatsuhiko Jr misses with a low kick.
Tatsuhiko Jr drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chelios wants to sweep but no luck.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to control from the top but Chelios keeps moving.
Chelios is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tatsuhiko Jr works over Chelios with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chelios trying to keep a closed guard but Tatsuhiko Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Tatsuhiko Jr looking to pass the guard.
Chelios looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelios not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chev Chelios.
Tatsuhiko Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chelios moves away.
Chelios ducks right into an uppercut from Tatsuhiko Jr.
Tatsuhiko Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chelios tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chelios throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tatsuhiko Jr.
Chelios has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tatsuhiko Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Chelios's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tatsuhiko Jr.
Tatsuhiko Jr lands a jab to the head.
Tatsuhiko Jr drives through with a takedown into Chelios's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tatsuhiko Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chelios wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tatsuhiko Jr manages to pass to side control.
Tatsuhiko Jr is keen to just control but Chelios is a slippery customer.
Chev Chelios is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tatsuhiko Jr controlling the pace.
Chelios won't allow Tatsuhiko Jr to pass to mount.
Tatsuhiko Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chelios is trying to control but can't.
Chelios tries to roll over but Tatsuhiko Jr keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chelios 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 48:47
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chev Chelios!
A very excited looking Chev Chelios 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shananigan Lurendrejer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trinidad Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lurendrejer comes to the cage accompanied by Blunt - Reggae Da Nation . Trinidad Suarez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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215 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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25
200 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shananigan Lurendrejer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trinidad Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lurendrejer misses with a leg kick.
Lurendrejer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Suarez slips under a jab.
Suarez scores with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lurendrejer.
Suarez shoots and misses
and Lurendrejer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lurendrejer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Suarez's head.
Lurendrejer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suarez trying to control here.
Suarez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lurendrejer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lurendrejer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Suarez tries to roll over but Lurendrejer keeps him under control.
Lurendrejer thows a huge punch but Suarez dodges it nicely.
Lurendrejer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lurendrejer with the ground and pound but Suarez uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lurendrejer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Suarez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lurendrejer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lurendrejer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lurendrejer trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Lurendrejer is really struggling to control Suarez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Suarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lurendrejer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Suarez is trying to keep Lurendrejer in close.
Suarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lurendrejer is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suarez controls Lurendrejer momentarily but Lurendrejer frees himself.
Suarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suarez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lurendrejer.
Suarez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lurendrejer wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Lurendrejer stopping the sweep attempt from Suarez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lurendrejer trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Lurendrejer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Suarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Suarez shoots in but Lurendrejer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shananigan Lurendrejer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trinidad Suarez.
Suarez avoids the body shot from Lurendrejer.
Suarez takes a swing at Lurendrejer's ribcage but misses.
Suarez throws the left hand but Lurendrejer avoids the punch easily.
Lurendrejer lands a nice shot to the body.
Suarez shoots in looking for a takedown but Lurendrejer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Suarez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez feints and as Lurendrejer raises his hands in defense, Suarez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Suarez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lurendrejer trying to keep a closed guard but Suarez is proving a slippery customer.
Lurendrejer wants to sweep here but Suarez controlling him for the moment.
Suarez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lurendrejer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lurendrejer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Suarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Lurendrejer has wrist control.
Lurendrejer has his hands on Suarez's head, controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shananigan Lurendrejer 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.
Lurendrejer works Suarez's body with a nice hook.
Suarez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lurendrejer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Suarez on his heels. He'll look to pass Suarez's guard now, I'm sure.
Shananigan Lurendrejer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suarez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lurendrejer.
Suarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Suarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Suarez, not yet.
Lurendrejer throwing strikes but missing.
Suarez keeping full guard, as Lurendrejer tries to pass.
Lurendrejer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Suarez's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lurendrejer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Suarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lurendrejer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lurendrejer throwing strikes from guard but Suarez blocks nicely.
Suarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Suarez, not yet.
Lurendrejer works over Suarez with some ground and pound from guard.
Lurendrejer postures up in Suarez's guard and throws a big left but Suarez blocks it.
Lurendrejer throws a big elbow that misses.
Lurendrejer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Suarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lurendrejer throwing strikes but missing.
Suarez wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Suarez holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Lurendrejer from controlling successfully.
Lurendrejer distracts Suarez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lurendrejer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lurendrejer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lurendrejer throws a big right hand that misses.
Lurendrejer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lurendrejer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lurendrejer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Suarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lurendrejer moves out of range of the strikes.
Suarez tries to sprawl but Lurendrejer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lurendrejer looks to land a strike but Suarez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lurendrejer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lurendrejer distracts Suarez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lurendrejer throws an elbow that misses. Suarez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lurendrejer's guard. Nice move by Suarez!
Lurendrejer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lurendrejer keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.
Suarez won't allow Lurendrejer to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lurendrejer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lurendrejer controls Suarez momentarily but Suarez frees himself.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Suarez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suarez is looking to take a break and control but Lurendrejer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lurendrejer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lurendrejer has his hands clasped together around Suarez's back. He's all about the action.
Lurendrejer is pressing down on Suarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lurendrejer managing to control the position.
Lurendrejer wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shananigan Lurendrejer dominated that second round.
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.
A cross from Suarez lands.
Suarez shoots in looking for a takedown but Lurendrejer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Suarez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Suarez tests Lurendrejer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Suarez swings for the body but Lurendrejer moves out of range.
Lurendrejer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lurendrejer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lurendrejer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lurendrejer. Suarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lurendrejer loads up on a big right hand but Suarez slips the punch.
A big left from Suarez misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lurendrejer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Suarez's sensitive parts.
Suarez swings widly with a right hand
and Lurendrejer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Suarez won't be happy with that.
Suarez regains half guard.
Lurendrejer prevents Suarez from improving his position.
Lurendrejer lands strikes from half guard.
Suarez wants to improve his position but Lurendrejer is controlling well.
Suarez is trying to maintain the position but Lurendrejer is very close to passing his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lurendrejer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Suarez's head.
Lurendrejer wants to pass to mount but Suarez is defending the position.
Suarez tries to roll over but Lurendrejer keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez trying to control from the bottom.
Lurendrejer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Suarez's head.
Lurendrejer thows a huge punch but Suarez dodges it nicely.
Lurendrejer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suarez keeps working.
Lurendrejer prevents Suarez from improving his position.
Lurendrejer 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.
Lurendrejer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lurendrejer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Suarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Suarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez is trying to keep Lurendrejer in close.
Lurendrejer preventing the sweep.
Suarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lurendrejer throws a big right hand that misses.
Lurendrejer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lurendrejer postures up and lands a big shot to Suarez's brow.
Lurendrejer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suarez is keeping the position for now.
Lurendrejer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez working a defensive guard here.
Lurendrejer is in close to Suarez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lurendrejer 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.
Lurendrejer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Suarez's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lurendrejer trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shananigan Lurendrejer clearly takes that round.
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.
Lurendrejer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Lurendrejer.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lurendrejer.
Suarez cracks Lurendrejer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lurendrejer is defended easily by Suarez.
Some bone on bone action there as Suarez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lurendrejer stuffs the takedown attempt from Suarez. Suarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Lurendrejer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suarez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lurendrejer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suarez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Suarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lurendrejer thuds his right hand into Suarez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Suarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Lurendrejer.
Lurendrejer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lurendrejer wants it to stay on the feet.
A big right from Suarez misses.
Lurendrejer lands a nice hook to Suarez's body. Suarez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lurendrejer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Suarez's head backwards.
Lurendrejer is looking to wear down Suarez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Suarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez avoids the head kick by Lurendrejer.
Suarez misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lurendrejer.
No luck for Suarez with that takedown attempt.
Shananigan Lurendrejer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trinidad Suarez.
Suarez throws a lazy right hand but Lurendrejer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck for Suarez with that takedown attempt.
Suarez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lurendrejer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lurendrejer throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lurendrejer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lurendrejer lands a leg kick that knocks Suarez off balance momentarily.
Suarez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Suarez throws a big shot that misses.
Lurendrejer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lurendrejer misses with a wild body shot.
Lurendrejer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suarez.
Lurendrejer throws a chopping leg kick but Suarez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lurendrejer misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Lurendrejer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lurendrejer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Suarez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lurendrejer.
Suarez shoots in looking for a takedown. Lurendrejer tries to sprawl out of it but Suarez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lurendrejer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lurendrejer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lurendrejer postures up in Suarez's guard and throws a big left but Suarez blocks it.
Lurendrejer scoring with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lurendrejer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Suarez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shananigan Lurendrejer had his way with Trinidad Suarez in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Suarez missing with a left hand there. Lurendrejer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lurendrejer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Suarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lurendrejer.
Lurendrejer looks to throw the jab but Suarez is out of range.
Suarez misses with a body shot.
Suarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Lurendrejer sprawls well. He's pushed Suarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lurendrejer leaves Suarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lurendrejer throws a leg kick which misses Suarez's front leg but catches the back leg as Suarez tries to avoid it.
Suarez misses with a takedown attempt
and Lurendrejer counters with a takedown into side control.
Shananigan Lurendrejer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trinidad Suarez.
Suarez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Check out the look on Lurendrejer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Suarez is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lurendrejer scoring with punches and elbows.
Suarez is still in real trouble! Can Lurendrejer finish him?
Lurendrejer in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Suarez looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Lurendrejer turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shananigan Lurendrejer!
After winning the bout, Shananigan Lurendrejer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pithe Canthropus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canthropus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pizzaman - Trippin' On Sunshine. Miller has chosen Johnny Cash - Hurt as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Pithe Canthropus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Miller!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canthropus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Miller scores with a kick to the body.
Canthropus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Canthropus misses
and Miller counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miller.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Canthropus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
Canthropus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Canthropus keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Canthropus wants to sweep but no luck.
Miller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller wants to control from the top but Canthropus keeps moving.
Canthropus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miller defends it easily.
Canthropus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Canthropus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miller has managed to get both his arms back between Canthropus's legs - danger averted.
Miller distracts Canthropus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Canthropus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller with a nice head shot there.
Canthropus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miller connects with a couple of short punches.
Canthropus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller looking to sit in guard and control but Canthropus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Canthropus looking to pass the guard.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
Canthropus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Miller has Canthropus pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller is controlling Canthropus's posture.
Canthropus wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Miller wants to sweep here but Canthropus controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Canthropus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canthropus throws a leg kick
and Miller counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Canthropus looking for a sweep. Not yet Canthropus, not yet.
Canthropus can't keep his opponent in guard - Miller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canthropus tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Miller.
Miller 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.
Canthropus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Miller is pressing down on Canthropus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Canthropus is holding on for now.
Canthropus is pressing down on Miller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Canthropus trying to strike off his back.
Miller looking to pass the guard.
Miller works over Canthropus with some ground and pound from guard.
Miller stands up over Canthropus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Miller connects with a couple of short punches.
Miller stands and throws Canthropus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Miller working the ground and pound.
Miller cracks Canthropus with a big elbow.
Canthropus is trying to control Miller's posture but Miller avoids it.
Canthropus is not content to let Miller control the position.
Miller landing strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Canthropus can't do much from the bottom here.
Canthropus is trying to get back to half guard.
Miller prevents Canthropus from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Miller dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A shot to the body from Miller misses
and Canthropus counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Miller!
Miller regains half guard.
Miller keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Canthropus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Canthropus is looking for a kimura but Miller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Canthropus to get the leverage.
Miller controlling the position well.
Miller tries to roll over but Canthropus keeps him under control.
Miller controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matt Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries to roll over but Canthropus keeps him under control.
Canthropus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Miller is pressing down on Canthropus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Miller wants to sweep here but Canthropus controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miller holds on and takes a little breather.
Canthropus trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canthropus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Canthropus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Miller manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Canthropus has Miller in his guard.
Canthropus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miller defends well.
Canthropus looking for a sweep. Not yet Canthropus, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Canthropus blocks nicely.
Miller wants to control from the top but Canthropus keeps moving.
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Canthropus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Canthropus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Canthropus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miller wants to control from the top but Canthropus keeps moving.
Miller slips nicely into half guard.
Canthropus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Miller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Miller lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus pushes Miller off looking to stand but Miller dives back in and keeps control.
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Canthropus's head.
Canthropus wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Miller lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canthropus tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Miller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Miller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Miller wants to pass to mount but Canthropus is defending the position.
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Canthropus has hold of Miller's hands but Miller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Miller 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Miller throws a body punch but Canthropus moves out of range.
Matt Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canthropus checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Canthropus.
Canthropus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Canthropus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Canthropus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Canthropus drops his hands momentarily and Miller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Miller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Canthropus misses with a double jab.
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miller lands with a straight right. Canthropus didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Canthropus sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab, jab by Canthropus - just one landing.
Canthropus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Canthropus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Canthropus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Miller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miller avoids a kick to the body.
Miller scores with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Canthropus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Miller has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Miller and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Canthropus stuffs the takedown.
Pithe Canthropus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Miller.
Canthropus leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Canthropus looks for the body kick but Miller saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Miller crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Canthropus - the referee stops the clock and Miller gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Canthropus. Miller manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Canthropus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Miller takes a step back to recover.
Matt Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canthropus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Canthropus scores with a leg kick.
Canthropus tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller scores with a jab.
Miller cracks a nice hook into Canthropus's ribs.
Miller misses with a left hand
and Canthropus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miller won't be happy with that.
Miller keeps Canthropus under control for a moment.
Miller can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller gets back to half guard.
Miller keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Miller tries to get to full guard but Canthropus has control of the leg.
Canthropus is trying to control. Miller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Canthropus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.
Canthropus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Canthropus is looking to stall here but Miller recovers full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miller holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Canthropus is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
Canthropus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Canthropus from controlling successfully.
Miller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canthropus.
Canthropus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Canthropus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Canthropus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Pithe Canthropus did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Canthropus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Canthropus lands a lovely overhand right.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Canthropus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Miller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Canthropus misses.
Miller fails to land the takedown.
Miller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by Canthropus.
Miller looks to land a right hand but Canthropus moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canthropus staying out of range there.
Canthropus lands a body shot.
Canthropus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller slips under a jab from Canthropus.
Miller throws a combination that misses
and Canthropus counters with a two punch combo.
Horrible takedown by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Canthropus which made him look bad.
Pithe Canthropus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Miller.
Miller is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Canthropus lands with an overhand left.
Canthropus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Canthropus lands with a slapping head kick.
Miller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Canthropus on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Miller connects with a single shot there.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Canthropus ducks down to avoid it.
Miller throws a right hand that misses
and Canthropus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Miller's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Canthropus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Canthropus connects with a couple of short punches.
Canthropus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller 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.
Canthropus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Canthropus looking to pass the guard.
Canthropus wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to keep a closed guard but Canthropus is proving a slippery customer.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Canthropus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miller wants to sweep here but Canthropus controlling him for the moment.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Canthropus from controlling successfully.
Canthropus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miller is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miller has escaped and now he's on top!
Miller distracts Canthropus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Miller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Canthropus has momentary wrist control but Miller slips an elbow through the middle.
Canthropus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Canthropus is keeping the position.
Miller working some strikes from top position.
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 Pithe Canthropus will probably get the nod.
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!
Miller scores with a hook to the body. Canthropus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Canthropus throws a leg kick that misses.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Miller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Canthropus can pounce on him.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Canthropus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Canthropus looking to throw knees to the head but Miller is blocking nicely.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canthropuss head.
Canthropus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it.
Canthropus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Canthropus blocks a body shot from Miller.
Canthropus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canthropus trying to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Miller has hold of one of Canthropus's legs. Canthropus is fighting the takedown attempt but Miller gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Canthropus trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Miller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Canthropus's head.
Canthropus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Canthropus is retaining full guard.
Miller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Canthropus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miller connects with a couple of short punches.
Miller won't allow Canthropus to get back to his feet.
Miller sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Canthropus's guard.
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!
Miller working Canthropus over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Miller passes to side control.
Canthropus regains half guard.
Canthropus taking some punishment here, with Miller in his half guard.
Canthropus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Miller passes into half guard.
Canthropus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Miller working over Canthropus with some ground and pound. Canthropus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Canthropus wants to control but Miller is keeping busy.
Canthropus is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus is working hard here to advance position.
Miller is keen to just control but Canthropus is a slippery customer.
Miller working Canthropus over with strikes.
Miller looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Canthropus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Miller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Miller with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Canthropus is looking to improve his position.
Miller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Canthropus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miller's back!
Miller wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller regains half guard.
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!
Canthropus thows a huge punch but Miller dodges it nicely.
Miller trying to control here.
Canthropus lands with a punch from half guard.
Canthropus 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.
Miller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Miller has control of Canthropus's left arm, preventing Canthropus from doing any damage.
Canthropus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller 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.
Miller pulls Canthropus in close to his closed guard and prevents Canthropus from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 47:48
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 47:49
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Miller!
Matt Miller made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'BFT! BFT! BFT!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Nitschke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hermio Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Nitschke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hermio Junior!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nitschke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nitschke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Junior.
Nitschke cracks Junior with a good jab.
Junior throws a series of strikes that have Nitschke backpedaling.
It looks like Damian Nitschke has been cut.
Hermio Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nitschke moves out of range of the strikes.
Junior lands a nice shot that snaps Nitschke's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior throws a left that rocks Nitschke and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Junior dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Nitschke regain composure!
Nitschke is rocked!
Junior decides to stand back up. Junior steps back and let's Nitschke get back to his feet.
Oh Nitschke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Junior lands a front kick.
Junior lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nitschke at a distance.
Nitschke is breathing heavily.
Junior connects with a stiff jab that staggers Nitschke - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hermio Junior!
Hermio Junior is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Hermio Junior, 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.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kuroda Atsushi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Bonifacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonifacio has chosen Live & Let Die as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kuroda Atsushi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Victor Bonifacio!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonifacio tries to land a front kick but Atsushi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bonifacio throws a leg kick but Atsushi moved away.
Bonifacio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atsushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonifacio.
Atsushi avoids the head kick by Bonifacio.
Atsushi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bonifacio tries to clinch but Atsushi is having none of it.
Bonifacio swings away with a body shot that misses
and Atsushi counters with a solid body kick.
Atsushi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bonifacio. That did some damage!
Atsushi tries to keep at a distance but Bonifacio has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bonifacio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bonifacio swings wildly with an uppercut but Atsushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atsushi.
Atsushi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Bonifacio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Atsushi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushi lands a head kick. Bonifacio smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bonifacio throws a solid leg kick but Atsushi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bonifacio.
Atsushi keeps the fight on the outside.
Atsushi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bonifacio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bonifacio tests Atsushi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bonifacio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bonifacio misses the jab.
Atsushi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Atsushi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bonifacio to score with a decent uppercut.
Bonifacio throws a leg kick but Atsushi moved away.
Atsushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonifacio.
Victor Bonifacio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Atsushi.
Bonifacio lands a glancing blow to the side of Atsushi's head.
Bonifacio connects with a right hand. Atsushi shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atsushi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio looks to land a left hand but Atsushi moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio misses with a series of wild punches.
Bonifacio with a hook.
Bonifacio misses with a two punch combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Atsushi.
Bonifacio throws a nice looking combination but Atsushi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Victor Bonifacio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonifacio cracks Atsushi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bonifacio avoids the head kick by Atsushi.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Atsushi.
Bonifacio scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Atsushi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bonifacio on the side of the head.
Bonifacio takes the fight into the clinch.
Atsushi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atsushi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atsushi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi keeps the fight on the outside.
Atsushi misses with a straight left.
Bonifacio misses with a looping right.
Bonifacio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Atsushi moves out of range as Bonifacio throws a body kick.
Bonifacio closes the distance but Atsushi moves to the side
and Atsushi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bonifacio's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonifacio keeping moving, preventing Atsushi from controlling successfully.
Atsushi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Atsushi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Atsushi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bonifacio is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Atsushi trying to control but Bonifacio is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atsushi is really struggling to control Bonifacio but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Victor Bonifacio will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Atsushi feints and then cracks Bonifacio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bonifacio down.
Bonifacio lands a jab to the nose.
Bonifacio scores with a hook to the body. Atsushi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bonifacio's corner calls for a 1-2. Bonifacio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good work by Atsushi as he checks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Atsushi misses with a body shot.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atsushi.
Atsushi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atsushi throws a hook to the side of Bonifacio's head but Bonifacio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Atsushi checks a low kick from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Atsushi throws a head kick that Bonifacio semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonifacio thows a leg kick but Atsushi checks it
and Atsushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bonifacio throws a front kick aimed at Atsushi's knee but Atsushi avoids it well.
Atsushi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bonifacio finds it's way round the side to connect with Atsushi's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick misses from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atsushi manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Bonifacio.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Atsushi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bonifacio.
Atsushi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Atsushi moves out of range of the body kick.
Bonifacio throws a hook but Atsushi avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atsushi.
Atsushi checks a low kick from Bonifacio.
Victor Bonifacio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Bonifacio misses.
Bonifacio loads up on a big right hand but Atsushi slips the punch.
Atsushi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bonifacio, pushing him back against the cage.
Atsushi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi keeps the fight on the outside.
Bonifacio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bonifacio moves away from the strike by Atsushi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonifacio ducks under a wild hook from Atsushi.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bonifacio lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Atsushi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Atsushi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Atsushi feints and then cracks Bonifacio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bonifacio down.
Bonifacio throws a low kick but Atsushi avoids it.
Atsushi fails with a takedown attempt.
Bonifacio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Atsushi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bonifacio takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bonifacio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Atsushi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Atsushi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bonifacio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bonifacio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bonifacio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick misses from Atsushi.
Atsushi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bonifacio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio throws an overhand right that lands on Atsushi's shoulder, as Atsushi tries to avoid the shot.
Bonifacio with a hook.
Bonifacio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonifacio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Atsushi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bonifacio misses with an uppercut.
Bonifacio tries to close the distance and clinch but Atsushi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bonifacio tries to clinch but Atsushi moves out of range.
Atsushi takes a swing at Bonifacio's ribcage but misses.
Atsushi cracks Bonifacio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Atsushi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bonifacio can pounce on him.
Bonifacio throws a big shot that misses.
Atsushi ducks under a wild hook from Bonifacio.
Atsushi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonifacio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atsushi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Atsushi.
Bonifacio misses with a low kick.
Bonifacio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Atsushi has time to react.
Atsushi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bonifacio but Bonifacio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuroda Atsushi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonifacio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Atsushi circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atsushi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Atsushi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bonifacio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonifacio throws a lazy right hand but Atsushi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Atsushi.
Bonifacio moves in looking to clinch but Atsushi pushes him off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Atsushi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bonifacio checks it well.
Bonifacio cracks Atsushi with an open hand slap.
Bonifacio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bonifacio moves in looking to clinch but Atsushi pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Victor Bonifacio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Atsushi throws the left hand but Bonifacio avoids the punch easily.
Bonifacio tries to bum rush Atsushi with a series of wild strikes but Atsushi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bonifacio wants to clinch up but Atsushi keeps it at a distance.
Atsushi keeps the fight on the outside.
Bonifacio misses with a hook. Atsushi ducked under it nicely.
Bonifacio throws a shot from downtown. Atsushi moves away and avoids it.
Atsushi loads up on a big right hand but Bonifacio slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Bonifacio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bonifacio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bonifacio lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Atsushi lands with an uppercut that bounces Bonifacio off the cage and back into range.
Atsushi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bonifacio's sensitive parts.
Bonifacio scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Good leg kick by Atsushi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A thudding body kick lands there by Atsushi!
Atsushi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bonifacio tries a low kick but Atsushi avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bonifacio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Atsushi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Atsushi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Atsushi.
Bonifacio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Atsushi tries for a takedown but Bonifacio manages to get underhooks.
Atsushi has a couple of punches blocked by Bonifacio.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atsushi.
Bonifacio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atsushi backwards.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonifacio blocking some punches.
Bonifacio wants to get back to striking at distance but Atsushi won't allow it.
Atsushi keeps control of Bonifacio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bonifacio breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atsushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bonifacio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Some wild striking there from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Atsushi throws a head kick but Bonifacio moves out of range.
Atsushi throws a solid leg kick but Bonifacio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Atsushi.
Atsushi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonifacio throws a right and a left that Atsushi avoids nicely.
Bonifacio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bonifacio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bonifacio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Atsushi's head.
A slow jab from Bonifacio misses its intended target.
Atsushi throws a leg kick which misses Bonifacio's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonifacio tries to avoid it.
Bonifacio tries to clinch but Atsushi moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Atsushi connects with an inside leg kick.
Bonifacio walks into a left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Bonifacio. Those never looked like landing.
Bonifacio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A cross from Bonifacio lands.
Bonifacio gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Atsushi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Atsushi throwing strikes from guard but Bonifacio blocks nicely.
Bonifacio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Atsushi controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonifacio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atsushi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Atsushi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kuroda Atsushi just wasn't active enough.
Atsushi throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atsushi scoring well with a low kick there.
Bonifacio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atsushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kuroda Atsushi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Atsushi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Atsushi tries a head kick but it misses.
Bonifacio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Atsushi's head backwards.
Atsushi tries to land a leg kick but Bonifacio saw it coming and moves away.
Bonifacio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Atsushi circles away quickly and effectively.
Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Atsushi.
Bonifacio throws an overhand right that lands on Atsushi's shoulder, as Atsushi tries to avoid the shot.
Atsushi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bonifacio manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bonifacio 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.
Atsushi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bonifacio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonifacio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Atsushi.
Bonifacio has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Atsushi wants to control from the top but Bonifacio keeps moving.
Bonifacio has momentary wrist control but Atsushi slips an elbow through the middle.
Atsushi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonifacio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atsushi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio wants to stand up but Atsushi is controlling him.
Bonifacio keeping moving, preventing Atsushi from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bonifacio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonifacio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Atsushi.
Bonifacio moves in looking to clinch but Atsushi pushes him off.
Bonifacio doesn't manage to clinch there - Atsushi circles away.
Atsushi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Atsushi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Atsushi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Atsushi takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi throws a leg kick which misses Bonifacio's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonifacio tries to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Atsushi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bonifacio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Atsushi wants to land a leg kick but Bonifacio is out of range.
Bonifacio throws a leg kick but Atsushi checks it.
A jab from Atsushi misses.
Bonifacio wants to clinch
enabling Atsushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Bonifacio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Atsushi on the side of the head.
Atsushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bonifacio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Atsushi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bonifacio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Atsushi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bonifacio tries to bum rush Atsushi with a series of wild strikes but Atsushi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Atsushi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonifacio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Bonifacio misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atsushi feints and then cracks Bonifacio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bonifacio down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonifacio scores with a jab to the jaw.
Atsushi ducks under a wild hook from Bonifacio.
Atsushi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bonifacio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Atsushi on the side of the head.
Bonifacio scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Atsushi is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Bonifacio misses.
Bonifacio looks to score with a jab to the body but Atsushi is just out of range.
Bonifacio misses with a head kick.
Bonifacio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonifacio is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atsushi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bonifacio checks a leg kick.
Bonifacio lands a right hook to the body.
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 Kuroda Atsushi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bonifacio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Atsushi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice cross by Bonifacio.
A jab from Atsushi misses.
Bonifacio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atsushi manages to avoid it.
Atsushi looks to land a combination but Bonifacio avoids it well.
Atsushi throws an overhand right that lands on Bonifacio's shoulder, as Bonifacio tries to avoid the shot.
Bonifacio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Atsushi to score with a decent uppercut.
Atsushi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bonifacio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bonifacio is looking to clinch.
Bonifacio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Atsushi shoots in but no luck this time.
Bonifacio misses with a hook.
Atsushi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonifacio takes a swing at Atsushi's ribcage but misses.
Atsushi moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Bonifacio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Atsushi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bonifacio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bonifacio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Atsushi backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bonifacio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bonifacio throws a punch but it's blocked by Atsushi.
Bonifacio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atsushi blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atsushi.
Bonifacio throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi blocking some punches.
Atsushi breaks from the clinch.
Bonifacio misses with a low kick as Atsushi jumps back.
Bonifacio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Atsushi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Atsushi walks into a straight right hand from Bonifacio.
Atsushi is looking to slow Bonifacio down with leg kicks.
Atsushi slips a straight right by Bonifacio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonifacio misses with a few strikes there.
Bonifacio blocks a head kick by Atsushi.
Atsushi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atsushi lands a nice shot to the body.
Atsushi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bonifacio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bonifacio throws out a powerful jab.
Bonifacio loads up on a big right hand but Atsushi slips the punch.
Bonifacio throws a jab when Atsushi was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio is looking to slow Atsushi down with leg kicks.
Atsushi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bonifacio misses with a lunging right hand
and Atsushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Atsushi.
Bonifacio tries to clinch up.
Bonifacio tries to clinch there but Atsushi circles away.
Jab from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio throws a looping overhand right but Atsushi ducks down to avoid it.
Atsushi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bonifacio closes the distance but Atsushi moves to the side
and Atsushi counters with a nice leg kick.
Atsushi is looking to slow Bonifacio down with leg kicks.
Bonifacio misses with a looping right.
Atsushi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bonifacio takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bonifacio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Atsushi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bonifacio lands a lovely overhand right.
Both fighters circling a little - Atsushi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonifacio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atsushi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Some bone on bone action there as Bonifacio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bonifacio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonifacio closes the distance looking to clinch
and Atsushi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bonifacio fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonifacio throws a lazy right hand but Atsushi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bonifacio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Atsushi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bonifacio tries to clinch but Atsushi is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Bonifacio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bonifacio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Kuroda Atsushi retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Hannibal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jong comes to the cage accompanied by Nobody Nobody. Kim Jong could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jason Hannibal's chin.
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24
270 lbs
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275 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kim Jong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Hannibal!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hannibal closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hannibal 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.
Hannibal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hannibal plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Jong swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Jong face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jason Hannibal!
An out of breath Jason Hannibal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dallas MacMillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoine Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacMillan comes to the cage accompanied by The Outlaw. Wallace has chosen Pray by Jay-Z feat. Rob Dougan as his entrance music. Dallas MacMillan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dallas MacMillan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antoine Wallace!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacMillan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Donk. Wallace catches MacMillan right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Dallas MacMillan has been cut.
Wallace cracks MacMillan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace has a takedown stuffed.
MacMillan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacMillan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wallace.
MacMillan defending well as Wallace loads up on a big left hand.
Wallace loads up on a big right hand but MacMillan slips the punch.
Wallace misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacMillan.
Wallace swings for the body but MacMillan moves out of range.
MacMillan throws a head kick that misses.
MacMillan moves in looking to clinch but Wallace pushes him off.
Wallace throws an off balance right hand
and MacMillan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wallace's knee momentarily.
MacMillan tries to clinch up.
MacMillan moves out of range of the body kick from Wallace.
Wallace takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace lands with a shot to the body.
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallace jabs MacMillan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dallas MacMillan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacMillan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacMillan fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacMillan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallace tries to score a power double leg takedown but MacMillan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wallace somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacMillan avoids it really well and circles away.
Dallas MacMillan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antoine Wallace.
Nice straight punches there by Wallace. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wallace.
MacMillan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace throws an off balance right hand
and MacMillan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan cracks Wallace with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace takes a swing at MacMillan's ribcage but misses.
Wallace throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacMillan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MacMillan checks a low kick from Wallace.
MacMillan scores with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by MacMillan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wallace thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacMillan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antoine Wallace will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dallas MacMillan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for MacMillan.
Wallace misses with a right hand
and MacMillan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacMillan manages to avoid it.
MacMillan lands a jab.
Wallace is looking to chop away at MacMillan's legs.
Wallace lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacMillan has closed the distance and engaged Wallace in a clinch.
Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacMillan landing knees to the head.
MacMillan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wallace lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacMillan.
Wallace lands with a left to the head.
Wallace wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wallace wants to break the clinch but can't.
MacMillan blocks a body shot from Wallace.
MacMillan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wallace takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace takes a shot to the head.
MacMillan lands a good knee to the midsection. Wallace won't want to take too many of those.
Wallace being controlled against the cage.
A shot in the inside from MacMillan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is trying to stall.
Wallace fails to pull guard.
MacMillan has Wallace pressed against the cage.
MacMillan blocks an uppercut.
MacMillan scores with a shot to the side of Wallace's head.
A left hand lands to the body for MacMillan.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacMillan.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as MacMillan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallace.
MacMillan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
MacMillan crunches a lovely knee into Wallace's ribcage.
MacMillan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
MacMillan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dallas MacMillan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MacMillan lands a good knee to the midsection. Wallace won't want to take too many of those.
MacMillan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wallace is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan lands a big knee! That's hurt Wallace! Oh, he's all over the place! MacMillan lands another knee that sends Wallace to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dallas MacMillan!
Dallas MacMillan retains his light heavyweight title!
After the big win, Dallas MacMillan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brute and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Ul Haq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilherme Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ul Haq comes to the cage accompanied by Arkangel - Behold The Face Of Death. Alves has chosen Guerreiro by Curumin as his entrance music. Mohammed Ul Haq has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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33
165 lbs
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171 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mohammed Ul Haq!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Guilherme Alves!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves blocks a jab.
Alves missing with a left hand there. Ul Haq was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alves scores with the left hand. Ul Haq knows he should have avoided that one.
Ul Haq tries to clinch but Alves moves out of range.
Alves shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alves misses with a body kick.
Alves misses with a body shot.
Ul Haq throws out a leg kick but Alves moves out of range and Ul Haq only half commits.
Alves throws a big shot that misses.
Ul Haq avoids a kick to the body.
Ul Haq blocks a leg kick.
Ul Haq misses with a body shot.
Alves loads up on a big right hand but Ul Haq slips the punch.
Alves throws a head kick but Ul Haq moves out of range.
Ul Haq throws a leg kick
and Alves counters with a nice body shot.
Alves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alves connects with a right hand. Ul Haq shakes it off.
Ul Haq gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ul Haq ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away.
Ul Haq gets tackled into the cage by Alves. Alves maintains the clinch.
Alves lands an elbow inside.
Ul Haq lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alves just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ul Haq's brow.
Ul Haq is pushing Alves up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alves creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alves lands an elbow inside that Ul Haq shrugs off.
It looks like Mohammed Ul Haq has been cut.
Ul Haq's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alves gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Ul Haq from controlling successfully.
Ul Haq preventing the sweep.
Alves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ul Haq doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ul Haq manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Ul Haq trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ul Haq passes into half guard.
Alves is not content to let Ul Haq control the position.
Alves looking for submissions off his back.
Ul Haq lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ul Haq prevents Alves from improving his position.
Ul Haq working Alves over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is looking for a sweep. Ul Haq is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alves moves into full guard.
Alves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ul Haq can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ul Haq can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ul Haq trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Ul Haq is in close to Alves's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ul Haq throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Ul Haq from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ul Haq's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ul Haq got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ul Haq has managed to get both his arms back between Alves's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves can't keep his opponent in guard - Ul Haq advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ul Haq not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ul Haq pulls his head out easily.
Ul Haq wants to take a breather but Alves is having none of it.
Alves wants to improve his position but Ul Haq is controlling well.
Alves is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ul Haq scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ul Haq is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ul Haq pulls his head out easily.
Ul Haq 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.
Ul Haq working over Alves with some ground and pound. Alves looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alves is rocked!
Ul Haq landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Ul Haq dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Ul Haq's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alves misses with a hook.
Alves is still on wobbly legs! Can Ul Haq finish him?
Ul Haq fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alves.
Guilherme Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ul Haq checks a leg kick nicely.
Alves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ul Haq counters with an outside leg kick.
Alves misses with a straight left.
Ul Haq avoids the head kick by Alves.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ul Haq. That's going to slow Alves down.
Ul Haq fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alves.
Ul Haq finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alves moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alves misses with a right hand
and Ul Haq counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ul Haq thumps Alves with a low kick.
Ul Haq tries a low kick but Alves avoids it.
Alves seems to have recovered his senses.
Ul Haq lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alves's sensitive parts.
Horrible takedown by Ul Haq or perhaps it was just good defense by Alves which made him look bad.
Alves tries to clinch but Ul Haq moves out of range.
Mohammed Ul Haq is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Alves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alves checks a leg kick.
Alves is breathing heavily.
Ul Haq attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ul Haq walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alves checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ul Haq looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves is looking for a triangle but Ul Haq pushes his legs off easily.
Ul Haq wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Ul Haq landing with the ground and pound.
Ul Haq advances to half guard.
Alves has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ul Haq escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ul Haq!
Alves takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ul Haq lands some shots froms side control.
Ul Haq scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Alves is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Ul Haq can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohammed Ul Haq!
A victorious Mohammed Ul Haq thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hagen Germanicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Tippin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Germanicus comes to the cage accompanied by Now We Are Free. Hagen Germanicus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hagen Germanicus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pete Tippin!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Germanicus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tippin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tippin misses the body punch
and Germanicus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tippin gets through Germanicus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Germanicus has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tippin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tippin avoids the strikes from Germanicus.
Tippin tries to escape but Germanicus has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Germanicus is landing with strikes. Tippin can't take much more of this.
Germanicus thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Tippin is trying to break free.
Tippin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Germanicus's guard. Nice work there by Tippin.
Germanicus trying to keep a closed guard but Tippin is proving a slippery customer.
Germanicus pulls Tippin in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germanicus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tippin is one step ahead there.
Germanicus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hagen Germanicus has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tippin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Hagen Germanicus has been cut.
Tippin throws a nice looking combination but Germanicus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tippin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Germanicus throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Germanicus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tippin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Germanicus slips a jab from Tippin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Germanicus.
Tippin wants to clinch up but Germanicus keeps it at a distance.
Germanicus throws a jab but it's blocked by Tippin.
Germanicus throws a chopping leg kick but Tippin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tippin has managed to clinch.
Tippin blocks an uppercut.
Germanicus working aggressively here.
Germanicus scores with a shot to the side of Tippin's head.
Germanicus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tippin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Germanicus has him pressed against the cage.
Germanicus works on Tippin's body with a couple of short punches.
Germanicus lands with a short shot to the head.
Tippin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tippin defending well as Germanicus loads up on a big left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Germanicus blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tippin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tippin ducks right into an uppercut from Germanicus.
It looks like Pete Tippin has been cut.
No joy there for Tippin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Germanicus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Germanicus takes a swing at Tippin's ribcage but misses.
Germanicus blocks a head kick by Tippin.
Germanicus slips under a jab from Tippin.
Tippin drives through and clinches with Germanicus against the cage.
Tippin goes for a takedown attempt but Germanicus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Germanicus connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Germanicus misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Germanicus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Tippin.
Germanicus connects with an inside leg kick.
Tippin looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tippin's sensitive parts.
Germanicus slips under a jab.
Tippin shoots for a double leg takedown but Germanicus sprawls well. He's pushed Tippin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tippin throws out a loose jab but Germanicus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Germanicus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Germanicus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice cross by Germanicus.
Tippin is rocked!
Tippin misses with a wild body shot.
Germanicus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tippin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tippin throws a series of punches but Germanicus avoids them all with ease.
Germanicus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tippin's guard.
Tippin is still in real trouble! Can Germanicus finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Germanicus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Germanicus postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Tippin covers up, he's hurt! Germanicus keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Germanicus and the ref steps in to end the fight! Germanicus can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hagen Germanicus!
Hagen Germanicus retains his heavyweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Hagen Germanicus said 'We wait here for you, Maximus. Strength and Honor! And while we wait, we will shop like real barbarians at Syndicate Nutrition...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Super Hans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chumba Wumba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hans comes to the cage accompanied by Hans being Hans. Wumba has chosen La Bamba as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Super Hans!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chumba Wumba!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Wumba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wumba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hans manages to avoid it.
A cross from Hans lands.
Hans throws the left hand but Wumba avoids the punch easily.
Wumba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hans lands with a hook. Wumba tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hans misses with a lunging right hand
and Wumba counters with a nice uppercut.
Hans throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wumba swinging wildly here.
Hans scores with the left hand. Wumba knows he should have avoided that one.
Wumba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hans scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Super Hans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hans throws a solid leg kick but Wumba takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hans.
Wumba stuffs the takedown attempt from Hans. Hans gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Hans there.
Wumba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hans was well out of range. Poor timing from Wumba.
Hans missing with a left hand there. Wumba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wumba blocks a jab.
Wumba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wumba takes one on the button.
Wumba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hans throws a hook but Wumba avoids it easily.
Wumba steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hans. That one must have hurt.
Wumba throws a shot to the body.
Hans scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hans avoids the body shot from Wumba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hans scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wumba in his tracks.
Hans scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hans misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wumba leaves Hans with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wumba tries to clinch up but Hans circles away and keeps his distance.
Hans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wumba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wumba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hans manages to avoid it.
Wumba looks to score with a jab to the body but Hans is just out of range.
Hans throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wumba thuds a left hand into Hans's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wumba looks to clinch
and Hans counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wumba won't be happy with that.
Hans wants to control but Wumba is keeping him busy.
Wumba tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hans presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hans trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hans is really struggling to control Wumba but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hans fails to advance to Wumba's back.
Hans jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Wumba is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Wumba and Hans has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
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.
Hans wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wumba, who protects the arm well.
Hans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wumba keeps working.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Wumba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Hans 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.
Hans slips under a jab.
Hans connects with a solid leg kick.
Hans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hans fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wumba tries to clinch there but Hans circles away.
Wumba darts in trying to clinch
and Hans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wumba's guard.
Wumba wants to sweep here but Hans controlling him for the moment.
Wumba uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wumba cracks Hans with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wumba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hans connects with a body shot that sends Wumba's belly button to the back.
Wumba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hans.
Wumba moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hans circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hans counters with an inside leg kick.
Hans throws a right hand that misses
and Wumba counters with a nice uppercut.
Wumba thows a body shot but no joy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hans - that will leave a mark!
Hans with a nice cross.
Hans connects with a single shot there.
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!
Wumba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wumba moves out of range of the strikes.
Chumba Wumba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wumba slips a jab from Hans.
Hans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wumba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wumba circles away quickly and effectively.
Hans throws a shot from downtown. Wumba moves away and avoids it.
Hans throws an off balance right hand
and Wumba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wumba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wumba connects with a body shot.
Wumba is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hans rather than just go for the knockout.
Wumba jabs Hans to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hans punishes Wumba's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wumba misses the shot to the body.
Hans darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wumba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wumba wants to clinch up but Hans keeps it at a distance.
Hans swings widly with a right hand
and Wumba holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hans creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wumba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hans taking a breather.
Hans lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Hans.
Hans lands a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Wumba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wumba is trying to force a seperation but Hans has the dominant position.
Hans working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wumba is rocked!
Wumba blocking some punches.
Hans swings wildly with an uppercut but Wumba uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Hans.
Wumba is still on wobbly legs! Can Hans finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hans has a couple of punches blocked by Wumba.
Hans lands a shot to the body.
Hans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wumba seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Hans scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wumba tries to break the clinch but Hans is controlling the position.
Hans creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Wumba with a big uppercut! Wumba tries to clinch up but Hans pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Wumba to the mat! Wumba covers up and Hans unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Super Hans!
Super Hans retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Super Hans 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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