BFT-350: Bondi Beach PPV 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Iqbal Al Mamood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pithe Canthropus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Al Mamood might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mamute Pequenino. Canthropus has chosen Pizzaman - Trippin' On Sunshine as his entrance music. Pithe Canthropus is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Al Mamood
vs
Canthropus

173 cm
39
171 lbs
30 - 24 - 1

175 cm
42
165 lbs
35 - 27 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Knockout power

Tokyo United Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Iqbal Al Mamood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Pithe Canthropus!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ben Hemmingworth and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Mamood throws out a loose jab but Canthropus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Mamood lands a nice looking body shot.
Al Mamood connects with a crisp jab.
Al Mamood misses with a hook. Canthropus ducked under it nicely.
Canthropus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Mamood.
Iqbal Al Mamood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Mamood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Canthropus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Mamood looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Canthropus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Al Mamood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Canthropus.
Canthropus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Canthropus throws a nice looking combination but Al Mamood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Al Mamood throws a body punch but Canthropus moves out of range.
Canthropus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Al Mamood looks to score with a jab to the body but Canthropus is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canthropus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Canthropus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Canthropus throws a head kick but Al Mamood moves out of range.
Canthropus scores with a leg kick.
Al Mamood takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Canthropus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Mamood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canthropus.
Al Mamood throws a jab but it's blocked by Canthropus.
Canthropus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Mamood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canthropus was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Mamood.
Canthropus feints a counter leg kick.
Al Mamood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canthropus moves away.
Canthropus throws a series of punches but Al Mamood moves out of range.
Al Mamood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Canthropus misses the target.
Al Mamood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Al Mamood dips to his left and cracks Canthropus with an uppercut!
Canthropus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Canthropus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Canthropus.
Canthropus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Mamood.
Al Mamood feinted with a counter takedown.
Al Mamood tests Canthropus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Mamood misses the jab.
Canthropus feints the counter takedown.
Canthropus tries to work over Al Mamood's front leg with a kick but Al Mamood checks it.
Al Mamood gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al Mamood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canthropus.
Al Mamood scores with a jab. Canthropus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Canthropus is rocked!
Al Mamood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canthropus manages to avoid it.
Al Mamood fails with a takedown attempt.
Al Mamood cracks Canthropus with an open hand slap.
Canthropus is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Mamood finish him?
Canthropus lands a glancing blow to the side of Al Mamood's head.
Al Mamood throws a body punch but Canthropus moves out of range.
It seemed like Canthropus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Canthropus seems to have recovered his senses.
Canthropus throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the body from Al Mamood misses
and Canthropus counters with a three punch combo that has Al Mamood backing up. Al Mamood nods at Canthropus to acknowledge the strikes.
Canthropus cracks Al Mamood with an open hand slap.
Canthropus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Mamood manages to avoid it.
Al Mamood drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Canthropus slips a straight right by Al Mamood.
Canthropus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Al Mamood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canthropus loads up on a big right hand but Al Mamood slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus is looking to land body kicks.
Canthropus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Al Mamood smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Canthropus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Al Mamood is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Al Mamood misses with a straight left.
Al Mamood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canthropus manages to avoid it.
Canthropus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Canthropus misses with an uppercut.
Canthropus looks to land a body kick but Al Mamood moved away.
Al Mamood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Canthropus sprawls and moves away.
Canthropus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Canthropus misses with a body kick.

Canthropus shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Canthropus showed some decent athleticism there.
Al Mamood tries to get to full guard but Canthropus has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canthropus wants to take a breather but Al Mamood is having none of it.
Canthropus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Al Mamood has hold of Canthropus's hands but Canthropus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Canthropus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Al Mamood tries to roll over but Canthropus keeps him under control.
Canthropus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Canthropus working Al Mamood over with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Al Mamood is trying to escape the mount.
Al Mamood is squirming around, avoiding Canthropus's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pithe Canthropus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Al Mamood misses with a hook. Canthropus ducked under it nicely.
Canthropus scores with a kick to the body.
Canthropus scores with a jab. Al Mamood acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Canthropus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Al Mamood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Canthropus looks to land a left hand but Al Mamood moved out of range nicely.
Al Mamood misses with a body shot.
Canthropus ducks under a wild hook from Al Mamood.
Canthropus raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Al Mamood avoids a kick to the body.
Canthropus throws a low kick, looking for Al Mamood's leg but Al Mamood calmly moves out of range.
Canthropus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Canthropus defending well as Al Mamood loads up on a big left hand.
Canthropus throws an overhand right that lands on Al Mamood's shoulder, as Al Mamood tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Al Mamood's calf.
Canthropus scores with a jab. Al Mamood acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Al Mamood.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An elbow from Al Mamood crashes against the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Canthropus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Canthropus on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Al Mamood is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Canthropus will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Al Mamood working the ground and pound but Canthropus is defending the strikes.
The strikes coming from Al Mamood are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Al Mamood throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Al Mamood trying to control the position but Canthropus is working away.
Canthropus struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Al Mamood off and has taken his back!
Canthropus missing with strikes from the back.
Canthropus somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Canthropus connects with a big shot to the side of Al Mamood's head.
Canthropus doesn't have the hooks in and Al Mamood manages to turn into his guard.
Al Mamood throws an elbow that misses. Canthropus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Al Mamood's guard. Nice move by Canthropus!

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canthropus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Canthropus distracts Al Mamood with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Canthropus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Canthropus controlling from the top position.
Canthropus stopping the sweep attempt from Al Mamood.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Mamood is trying to control the position but Canthropus postures up.
Al Mamood wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Al Mamood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Canthropus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Canthropus working the ground and pound from side control.

Canthropus swings around for an armbar but Al Mamood sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Canthropus's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Mamood postures up and lands a big shot to Canthropus's brow.
Al Mamood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Al Mamood postures up in Canthropus's guard and throws a big left but Canthropus blocks it.
Al Mamood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus pulls Al Mamood in to control the position.
Canthropus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Al Mamood.
Al Mamood working some strikes from top position.
Canthropus has momentary wrist control but Al Mamood slips an elbow through the middle.
Canthropus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Mamood trying to control the position from guard on top but Canthropus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canthropus 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 second round but I would say that Iqbal Al Mamood will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Al Mamood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Canthropus thuds his shin into the meat of Al Mamood's side.
Canthropus tries to bum rush Al Mamood with a series of wild strikes but Al Mamood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Canthropus is looking to chop away at Al Mamood's legs.
Al Mamood looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Canthropus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Mamood half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Al Mamood looks to score with a jab to the body but Canthropus is just out of range.
Pithe Canthropus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Canthropus tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Mamood misses with a hook.
Canthropus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Canthropus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Mamood defending well as Canthropus loads up on a big left hand.
Al Mamood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Canthropus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Canthropus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Al Mamood tries to counter with a takedown but Canthropus is quick to defend against it.
Al Mamood punishes Canthropus's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Mamood misses the jab.
Canthropus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Mamood listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Al Mamood misses with a body shot.
Canthropus tries to counter with a clinch but Al Mamood shakes him off and moves away.
Al Mamood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Canthropus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Mamood. Canthropus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Canthropus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Mamood throws a hook to the side of Canthropus's head but Canthropus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Canthropus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Al Mamood defends well and Canthropus ends up having to push Al Mamood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A head kick misses from Canthropus.
A slow jab from Al Mamood misses its intended target.
Canthropus is looking to slow Al Mamood down with leg kicks.
Al Mamood loads up on a big right hand but Canthropus slips the punch.
Al Mamood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Mamood scores with a shot to the body.
Al Mamood clobbers Canthropus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Mamood just misses with a punch to the body.
Canthropus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Mamood swings for the body but Canthropus moves out of range.
Canthropus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canthropus fails with a takedown attempt.
Iqbal Al Mamood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pithe Canthropus.
Canthropus staying out of range there.
Al Mamood throws a hook but Canthropus blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Canthropus misses.
A jab from Canthropus does it's job there.
Al Mamood looks to score with a jab to the body but Canthropus is just out of range.
Al Mamood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canthropus lands a jab to Al Mamood's midsection.
Canthropus connects with a single shot there.
Canthropus lands with an uppercut that bounces Al Mamood off the cage and back into range.
Al Mamood is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Al Mamood dodges the punch combination from Canthropus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Mamood checks a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Canthropus

and Al Mamood counters with a nice double leg into side control. Canthropus won't be happy with that.
Al Mamood taking a break here but Canthropus is having none of it and regains half guard.
Canthropus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Al Mamood.
Canthropus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Canthropus taking some punishment here, with Al Mamood in his half guard.
Al Mamood thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Canthropus's head.
Al Mamood missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Canthropus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Al Mamood scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Mamood lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Mamood winds up and cracks Canthropus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Al Mamood missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Canthropus is staying active underneath Al Mamood, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Iqbal Al Mamood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Al Mamood throwing shots but Canthropus is blocking nicely.
Al Mamood lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Canthropus! More strikes land and this one is all over! Al Mamood jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iqbal Al Mamood!
Post fight, Iqbal Al Mamood stared into the camera and said 'BFT is the greatest org in the world and I hope to retire here one day! Not yet though...'.
Pithe Canthropus spoke after the fight, saying 'Crap. I lost. That sucks.'.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and To Hak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stroud kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Septic Flesh - Pyramid God. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Stroud
vs
Hak

184 cm
31
183 lbs
18 - 19 - 0

175 cm
27
185 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Glenn Stroud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, To Hak!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Summer Carpenter and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hak.
Hak scores with the left hand. Stroud knows he should have avoided that one.
Hak connects with a nice looking jab.
Hak swings for the body but Stroud moves out of range.

Stroud drops Hak with a left and a right! Oh, Hak is hurt - Stroud dives into side control looking to finish!

Hak is rocked!

It looks like To Hak has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stroud throws a strike aimed at the side of Hak's head but Hak avoids it well.
Stroud throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Stroud in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hak wants to control but Stroud postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud has knee on belly momentarily but Hak bucks him off and regains half guard.
Hak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hak is looking for a sweep. Stroud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stroud missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stroud 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.
Stroud drops an elbow to the side of Hak's head.
Stroud trying to control from Hak's half guard. Hak has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hak seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stroud trying to control but Hak is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stroud scores with a body shot.

Stroud drops Hak with a left and a right! Oh, Hak is hurt - Stroud dives into side control looking to finish!
Hak is still in real trouble! Can Stroud finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hak tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stroud wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big shot lands for Stroud! That's hurt Hak! Will he recover? Stroud fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glenn Stroud!
A victorious Glenn Stroud thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuroda Atsushi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer comes to the cage accompanied by We are the Champions. Kuroda Atsushi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Hammer
vs
Atsushi

175 cm
27
168 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

170 cm
33
164 lbs
34 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kuroda Atsushi!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Topper Green and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer scores with a hook to the body. Atsushi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Atsushi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Atsushi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Atsushi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hammer is out of range and Atsushi settles back down.
Hammer blocks a low kick nicely.
Hammer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Atsushi back to the cage. Hammer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Atsushi misses with a low kick as Hammer jumps back.
Atsushi connects with an inside leg kick.
Atsushi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Frank Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atsushi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Atsushi wants to land a leg kick but Hammer is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Atsushi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Atsushi.
Hammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atsushi manages to avoid it.
Hammer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hammer scores with a nice right hand.
Hammer closes the distance and clinches up with Atsushi, looking for a takedown. Hammer pushes Atsushi against the cage but Atsushi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Atsushi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hammer defends it well.
Hammer dives in and grabs Atsushi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Atsushi pushes down on Hammer's head and hops out.
Atsushi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Atsushi is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer avoids the head kick by Atsushi.
Atsushi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hammer's calf.
We've been informed that Atsushi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hammer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Atsushi flicks out a counter leg kick but Hammer steps away.
Hammer misses with a left hand
and Atsushi counters with a nice body kick.
Atsushi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hammer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hammer misses with a right hand
and Atsushi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hammer fails to land with a series of punches.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Atsushi shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hammer loads up on a big right hand but Atsushi slips the punch.
Atsushi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A nice leg kick lands there from Atsushi.
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atsushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
Hammer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hammer fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atsushi throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hammer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hammer is thwarting Atsushi's attempts to control the position.
Atsushi is pressing down on Hammer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Atsushi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Atsushi pulls Hammer in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Atsushi is on top in guard.

Hammer keeping full guard, as Atsushi tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer wants to hit a switch here but Atsushi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hammer there!

Hammer defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Atsushi.
Hammer regains half guard.
Atsushi is looking to take a break and control but Hammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atsushi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hammer keeps working.
Hammer won't allow Atsushi to pass to mount.
Hammer is pressing down on Atsushi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Atsushi preventing the sweep.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Atsushi from controlling successfully.
Hammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Hammer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Atsushi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kuroda Atsushi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hammer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Atsushi's guard.
Hammer is looking to work some ground and pound but Atsushi has wrist control.
Hammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Atsushi is retaining full guard.
Atsushi keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
Hammer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammer advances position into side control!
Atsushi tries to buck Hammer off but Hammer is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hammer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsushi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Atsushi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Atsushi actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushi is looking for a sweep. Hammer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hammer misses with a head shot. Atsushi uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hammer passes Atsushi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Atsushi trying to control from the bottom.
Hammer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hammer wants to free his trapped foot but Atsushi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Atsushi tries to get to full guard but Hammer has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hammer is keen to just control but Atsushi is a slippery customer.

Atsushi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Atsushi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hammer trying to control but Atsushi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atsushi 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.
Hammer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammer preventing the sweep.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Atsushi keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Atsushi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hammer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer fails to land the takedown.
Hammer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hammer lands a shoulder strike.
Atsushi lands an elbow inside.
Hammer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hammer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hammer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hammer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atsushi has a couple of punches blocked by Hammer.
Atsushi blocks a body shot from Hammer.
A hook to the body from Atsushi.
Atsushi blocking some punches.
Atsushi has a couple of punches blocked by Hammer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atsushi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hammer tries a body shot but Atsushi blocks it.
Hammer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hammer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hammer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Atsushi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Atsushi stalling against the cage.
Atsushi blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Atsushi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammer tries for a takedown but Atsushi manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atsushi takes a shot to the head.
Atsushi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hammer up against the cage.
Atsushi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Hammer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hammer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Atsushi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Hammer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Atsushi is looking for a sweep.
Atsushi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hammer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer trying to pass the guard but Atsushi defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Atsushi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammer wants to pass the guard but Atsushi is keeping the position.
Hammer is working hard here to advance position.
Hammer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Atsushi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hammer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Atsushi wants to get back to full guard.
Atsushi gets full guard.
Atsushi controls Hammer momentarily but Hammer frees himself.

Hammer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Atsushi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hammer has managed to get both his arms back between Atsushi's legs - danger averted.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Atsushi keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer stands up over Atsushi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Atsushi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammer throws a big right hand that misses.
Atsushi pulls Hammer in close to his closed guard and prevents Hammer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Frank Hammer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Atsushi keeps moving.
Atsushi has Hammer pulled in close to control his posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hammer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hammer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hammer misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Atsushi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hammer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Atsushi scores with a hook to the body. Hammer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hammer.
Atsushi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammer is just out of range.
Hammer fails with the takedown.
Hammer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Atsushi lands with a hook. Hammer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Atsushi keeps the fight on the outside.
Atsushi lands a jab to Hammer's midsection.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Atsushi enables Hammer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Atsushi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Atsushi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hammer's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Atsushi has passed into side control.
Hammer is not content to let Atsushi control the position.

Atsushi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hammer tries to bench press Atsushi off him but Atsushi keeps the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hammer tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Atsushi easily slips into full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Hammer.
I think Hammer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Hammer!
After winning the bout, Frank Hammer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Kuroda Atsushi was interviewed post fight and said 'I am telling you Mike cheats!!! Lol'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reginald Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marciano's entrance music is Wu-Tang - . A fine choice. Rocky Marciano is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Marciano
vs
Dempsey

180 cm
41
166 lbs
41 - 15 - 0

175 cm
31
168 lbs
11 - 1 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 41 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Marciano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Reginald Dempsey!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano scores with a sloppy right hand. Dempsey should have avoided that one.
A lazy left from Marciano finds it's target.
Dempsey swings for the body but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Marciano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dempsey's calf.
Marciano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dempsey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

It looks like Reginald Dempsey has been cut.
Marciano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marciano jabs Dempsey right on the nose. Dempsey blinks but takes it well.
Marciano scores with a jab. Dempsey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Dempsey is rocked!
Dempsey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dempsey is still on wobbly legs! Can Marciano finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dempsey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marciano throws a leg kick which misses Dempsey's front leg but catches the back leg as Dempsey tries to avoid it.
Dempsey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dempsey seems to have recovered his senses.
Jab, jab by Marciano - just one landing.
Marciano walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Dempsey drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Marciano swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Dempsey's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Marciano!
Rocky Marciano retains his lightweight title!
Rocky Marciano took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Tokyo United Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Reginald Dempsey stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hats off to Mr. Marciano. Nobody gave me a chance in this fight, but I trained hard and did my best and tonight he was the better man. The Rowdy One will keep improvin' and keep lampin' fools until he gets another shot!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dallas MacMillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oktawian August (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think MacMillan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Outlaw. August has chosen Hit 'em up 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.

MacMillan
vs
August

188 cm
32
219 lbs
25 - 5 - 0

188 cm
34
199 lbs
22 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 25 - 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 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oktawian August!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacMillan swings for the body but August moves out of range.

August shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
MacMillan regains full guard. Nicely done.
August wants to pass the guard but MacMillan is keeping the position.
MacMillan is trying to control the position but August postures up.

August 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.
MacMillan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
August wants to control from the top but MacMillan keeps moving.
MacMillan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
August wants to control from the top but MacMillan keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
August slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
MacMillan is trying to control August's posture but August avoids it.
MacMillan's coaches at Palazzo Paisano have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
MacMillan tries to bench press August off him but August keeps the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Sloppy strikes there by August.
You can see the frustration on MacMillan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
August working the ground and pound but MacMillan is defending the strikes.
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.
MacMillan is trying to improve his position.

August is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, MacMillan has escaped the position, nice work there.
MacMillan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked August off and has taken his back!
Good control from MacMillan.
I really don't envy August right now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
August breaks MacMillan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
August trying to control but MacMillan is working from the bottom.
MacMillan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan keeping full guard, as August tries to pass.
August throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacMillan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MacMillan keeping moving, preventing August from controlling successfully.

August thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
August trying to control the position from guard on top but MacMillan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacMillan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
MacMillan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacMillan is pulling down on August's head to control his posture.
August postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MacMillan keeping full guard, as August tries to pass.
MacMillan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacMillan is pulling down on August's head. It's preventing any offense from August, at least for the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
August 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.
August tries to score with a low kick but MacMillan moves his leg out of the way.
MacMillan is looking to counter the offense by August and move into the clinch.
MacMillan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from August.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacMillan throws a shot from downtown. August moves away and avoids it.
MacMillan scores with a body shot.
MacMillan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
August lands a leg kick that knocks MacMillan off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oktawian August dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

MacMillan scores with a kick to the body.
MacMillan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
August tests MacMillan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
August moves away from the strike by MacMillan.

August closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming MacMillan to the mat! MacMillan manages to get full guard.
MacMillan trying to control the position.
August wants to pass the guard but MacMillan is keeping the position.
MacMillan controlling August's posture.
MacMillan is trying to keep August in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
August tries to free his leg and advance position but MacMillan is retaining full guard.
August postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacMillan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
August trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacMillan trying to keep a closed guard but August is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
MacMillan thuds his shin into the meat of August's side.
MacMillan lands a front kick.
A jab from August misses.
August moves out of range of the leg kick from MacMillan.
August looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
August is looking to slow MacMillan down with leg kicks.
MacMillan throws a front kick that sends August stumbling back into the cage.
MacMillan jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan misses with a body kick.
MacMillan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from MacMillan.
August looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MacMillan throws a low kick but it's checked well by August.
MacMillan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before August can pounce on him.
Dallas MacMillan is winning the standup battle so far.
A leg kick checked by August.
August throws out a counter right but MacMillan avoids it with no problem.
August uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacMillan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
August with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacMillan to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacMillan. August does a little dance to reset his feet.
August moves out of range as MacMillan throws a body kick.
August tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
August takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
MacMillan misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
August swings for the body but MacMillan moves out of range.
MacMillan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
MacMillan cracks August with a right hand to the side of the head.
MacMillan misses with an attempted mid kick.
August takes a swing at MacMillan's ribcage but misses.
August scores with a sloppy right hand. MacMillan should have avoided that one.
MacMillan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but August was well out of range. Poor timing from MacMillan.
August changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacMillan tries to avoid it but August manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacMillan to the ground. MacMillan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
MacMillan thows a leg kick but August checks it
and August counters with a nice leg kick.
MacMillan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from August.
Some bone on bone action there as MacMillan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
MacMillan tries to land a leg kick but August saw it coming and moves away.
August feints the counter takedown.
A decent looking body kick lands there for August.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan swings for the body but August moves out of range.
August avoids a kick to the body.
MacMillan lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
August is looking to chop away at MacMillan's legs.
August pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
MacMillan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
August ducks under a wild hook from MacMillan.
August throws out a counter right but MacMillan avoids it with no problem.
MacMillan throws a head kick that August semi-blocks.

It looks like Oktawian August has been cut.
August chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacMillan misses with a wild body shot.
August swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A left lands for August.
Dallas MacMillan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacMillan pivots, looking for a leg kick but August is out of range and MacMillan settles back down.
August checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dallas MacMillan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oktawian August's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A lazy left from MacMillan finds it's target.
MacMillan throws a body kick that misses
and August counters with a thumping low kick.
MacMillan throws a low kick but it's checked well by August.
August 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.
MacMillan throws a leg kick but August sees it coming and checks it nicely.
MacMillan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
August throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
August tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
MacMillan blocks the body kick.
MacMillan tries to counter by clinching up but August breaks away and moves out of range.
MacMillan connects with a leg kick. August looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
August moves out of range of the leg kick from MacMillan.
MacMillan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt August.
August walks into a stiff left hand from MacMillan.
MacMillan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from August.

August throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. MacMillan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. August is in MacMillan's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacMillan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
MacMillan is trying to keep August in close.
MacMillan seems keen to control August's posture.
MacMillan keeping full guard, as August tries to pass.
MacMillan controls August momentarily but August frees himself.
MacMillan keeping full guard, as August tries to pass.
August being controlled here momentarily.
August missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
MacMillan has his hands on August's head, controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
August pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacMillan is keeping the position for now.
MacMillan controlling the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
MacMillan throws a leg kick which misses August's front leg but catches the back leg as August tries to avoid it.
MacMillan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
MacMillan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on August. That did some damage!
MacMillan throws a push kick but August slaps the foot to one side.
August looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick lands from MacMillan.
MacMillan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
August keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
August lands with a slapping head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by MacMillan there.
MacMillan misses with a body kick.
MacMillan is looking to score with low kicks.
August checks a leg kick nicely.
August checks the leg kick nicely there.
MacMillan throws a leg kick
and August counters with a leg kick.
August lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacMillan throws a body shot but no joy.
August cracks MacMillan with a good jab.
A low kick from MacMillan is predictable there
and August counters with a nice body shot.
MacMillan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
August scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacMillan doesn't seem bothered though.
MacMillan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
August tried to score with a low kick but MacMillan checks it.
MacMillan throws a low kick but August moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacMillan throws a lazy right hand but August sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and August releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
MacMillan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
August moves out of range as MacMillan throws a body kick.
MacMillan tries to land a leg kick but August saw it coming and moves away.
August lands a slapping body shot.
August scores with a jab to the head.
August has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
August blocks a leg kick.
August on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacMillan. MacMillan obviously looking to wear him down.
MacMillan missing with a left hand there. August was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Oktawian August just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Oktawian August'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.

MacMillan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

August looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for MacMillan!

August is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MacMillan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
MacMillan is looking for a sweep.
August scores with a couple of short elbows.
MacMillan prevents August from moving into mount.
MacMillan can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacMillan is looking for a sweep.

August tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no August has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Oktawian August has got the better of the ground game so far.
August in side control, throwing shots but MacMillan defends.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacMillan can't do much from the bottom here.
August tries to move into full mount but can't pass MacMillan's legs.

August wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacMillan, who protects the arm well.
MacMillan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

August jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but MacMillan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
MacMillan manages to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan trying to control from the bottom.
August prevents MacMillan from improving his position.

August is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacMillan has managed to free his arm - good work.
MacMillan works his way to full guard. Good work.
August trying to control the position from guard on top but MacMillan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacMillan pulls August in close to prevent any damage.
August advances position into side control!
The ground and pound from August seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

August wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacMillan, who protects the arm well.
MacMillan tries to buck August off but August is having none of it.

August wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacMillan, who protects the arm well.
MacMillan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
August in side control, throwing shots but MacMillan defends.
MacMillan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
August throwing strikes here but MacMillan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
August trying to control but MacMillan is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
August thowing shots but they're missing.
MacMillan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
MacMillan looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
August thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
MacMillan tries to lock up and control but August gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacMillan is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

August jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but MacMillan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
MacMillan struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oktawian August dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Oktawian August's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A big right from August misses.
MacMillan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from MacMillan misses.
MacMillan slips under a jab from August.
August ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A leg kick checked by MacMillan.
MacMillan is looking to counter the offense by August and move into the clinch.
An inside leg kick from MacMillan misses.
A combination from MacMillan does no damage.
MacMillan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
MacMillan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacMillan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MacMillan tries to move into range but August moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MacMillan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before August can pounce on him.
MacMillan walks into a straight right hand from August.

That's one minute gone in the round.
August swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacMillan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from August.
August lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacMillan's sensitive parts.
Dallas MacMillan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
August drops his hands momentarily and MacMillan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for August. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

August gets a takedown into half guard.
August moves into full mount! MacMillan won't be happy about that!
MacMillan is in all sorts of trouble here.
MacMillan controls the position.
MacMillan is desperately trying to improve his position but August has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

August looking for a guillotine from mount but MacMillan is having none of it.
MacMillan tries to lock up and control but August gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

August working for a guillotine from mount but MacMillan is in no mood to give up.
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!

August working for a submission but MacMillan is keeping him at bay.
MacMillan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

August is going oldschool here, as he tries to force MacMillan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so MacMillan shrugs it off.
MacMillan tries to lock up and control but August gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

August is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. MacMillan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
MacMillan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
August prevents MacMillan from getting the reversal.
August with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
August is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
MacMillan can't escape the position.

August has control of MacMillan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and MacMillan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
BOOM! August connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
MacMillan is working hard here to advance position.
August has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

August working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
August prevents MacMillan from getting the reversal.

August has hold of MacMillan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and MacMillan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
MacMillan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oktawian August comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think August 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oktawian August!
Oktawian August is the new light heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Oktawian August made sure he mentioned Soul Supremacy Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Obworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy has chosen I'm fat as his entrance music. Jacob Obworth has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Obworth
vs
Boy

199 cm
42
261 lbs
34 - 17 - 1

150 cm
40
262 lbs
21 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Hellbent
Kangaroo Punch (Formally Happy Pills) - Laundry 90

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 34 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Obworth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Boy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A combination from Obworth does no damage.

Obworth shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Obworth showed some decent athleticism there.
Obworth thows a huge punch but Boy dodges it nicely.
Boy is looking for a sweep. Obworth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Obworth.
Boy is looking for a sweep. Obworth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Obworth.
Obworth scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Obworth throwing shots but Boy is blocking nicely.
Boy trying to control from the bottom.
Obworth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Obworth slips a nice elbow through Boy's hands, connecting with Boy's forehead.
Boy tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Obworth winds up and cracks Boy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obworth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obworth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Obworth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Obworth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Obworth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Obworth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Obworth stopping the sweep attempt from Boy.
Obworth throwing strikes but missing.
Boy 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.
Boy keeping full guard, as Obworth tries to pass.
Boy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obworth preventing the sweep.

Obworth drops back looking for a leg! Boy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boy manages to kick Obworth off! Obworth jumps back into Boy's guard.

Boy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Obworth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Obworth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Obworth manages to get himself to full guard.

Obworth has his foot on Boy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boy works his way back into a safe position though.
Obworth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obworth is on top in guard.

Obworth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Obworth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy 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.
Obworth with a nice head shot there.
Obworth lands a couple of digs.
Obworth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boy is keeping the position for now.
Boy trying to strike off his back.
Obworth pushes down on Boy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Obworth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Obworth working over Boy with some ground and pound. Boy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boy taking some punishment here, with Obworth in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obworth throwing shots but Boy is blocking nicely.
Boy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Obworth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Obworth's back!
Obworth tries to escape but Boy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boy scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Obworth is looking for a way out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obworth is trapped and Boy is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Obworth is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Clinic , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boy is looking to finish with some ground and pound!

Boy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy controlling well, preventing Obworth from escaping the position.
Obworth manages to reverse the position and now he's in Boy's guard. Nice work there by Obworth.
Obworth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boy's head.
Boy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Boy throwing shots but Obworth is blocking nicely.

Obworth actively working from the bottom here.
Obworth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Obworth dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Boy is looking to clinch.

Obworth shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Boy is trying to defend but Obworth finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Boy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boy looking for a sweep. Not yet Boy, not yet.
Obworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boy can do to turn this around?
Obworth throwing strikes from guard but Boy blocks nicely.
Obworth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boy wants to sweep but no luck.

Boy has his foot on Obworth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Obworth works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obworth is looking to work some ground and pound but Boy has wrist control.
Boy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Obworth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Obworth distracts Boy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Obworth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jacob Obworth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boy is on top in guard.

Boy won't allow Obworth to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Obworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obworth 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.

Obworth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boy is aware though and is defending well.
Boy trying to control but Obworth is working from the bottom.
Boy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boy preventing the sweep.
Obworth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boy manages to get himself to full guard.

Obworth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Obworth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boy is keeping the position for now.
Boy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Obworth's guard.

Obworth wants to sweep but no luck.
Obworth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boy's guard.

Obworth is looking to work some ground and pound but Boy has wrist control.
Boy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Obworth manages to get himself to full guard.

Boy wants to control from the top but Obworth keeps moving.
Boy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boy won't allow Obworth to sweep him here.
Boy throwing strikes from guard but Obworth blocks nicely.

Obworth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boy stopping the sweep attempt from Obworth.
Boy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obworth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boy manages to get himself to full guard.

Obworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Boy is retaining full guard.

Boy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Obworth landing some decent shots from guard.
Boy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Obworth postures up.
Obworth chips away with some ground and pound.
Boy wants to sweep here but Obworth controlling him for the moment.

Obworth 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.
Boy is trying to keep Obworth in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Obworth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Obworth throwing strikes from guard but Boy blocks nicely.
Obworth lands a couple of elbows.
Obworth lands a couple of digs.
Obworth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boy is trying to control the position but Obworth postures up.
Obworth is looking to work some ground and pound but Boy has wrist control.
Obworth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boy doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Obworth works over Boy with some ground and pound from guard.
Boy throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Boy 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.

Jacob Obworth dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Boy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Obworth jabs Boy right on the nose. Boy blinks but takes it well.

Boy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Obworth is trying to defend but Boy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Obworth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Obworth tries to get to full guard but Boy has control of the leg.
Boy is trying to control. Obworth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Obworth trying to hold on to Boy's head to control him but Boy postures up.
Obworth is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Boy there.
Boy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boy prevents Obworth from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obworth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boy's back!
I really don't envy Boy right now.

Obworth is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boy takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Obworth is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Boy up.
Obworth scores with punches from the back.
Obworth scores with strikes from the back.
Obworth keeps control of the position as Boy tries to break free.
Boy manages to reverse the position and now he's in Obworth's guard. Nice work there by Boy.
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!
Obworth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boy drops back looking for a leg! Obworth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Obworth manages to kick Boy off! Boy jumps back into Obworth's guard.
My spies in BEVA Fight Home inform me that Boy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Obworth looking to control.
Boy pushes down on Obworth's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Obworth wants to control but Boy is keeping busy.
Boy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Obworth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Obworth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy with a nice head shot there.
Boy landing some decent shots from guard.
Boy stands up over Obworth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boy postures up.
Boy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Boy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Obworth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boy has managed to get both his arms back between Obworth's legs - danger averted.
Boy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boy wants to control from the top but Obworth keeps moving.
Boy looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obworth wants to sweep here but Boy controlling him for the moment.
Obworth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Boy trying to control the position.
Obworth distracts Boy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Obworth.
Obworth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boy keeping full guard, as Obworth tries to pass.
Boy working a defensive guard here.
Boy 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jacob Obworth did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Boy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Obworth to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Boy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Obworth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Obworth postures up and lands a big shot to Boy's brow.
Boy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Obworth is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obworth is in close to Boy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Obworth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Obworth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Obworth stopping the sweep attempt from Boy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obworth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boy trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Boy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Obworth with a flurry of punches that miss.

Boy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boy is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Obworth throws a big elbow that misses.
Obworth landing with the ground and pound.
Boy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boy trying to strike off his back.
Obworth stopping the sweep attempt from Boy.
Obworth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boy's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obworth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Obworth is looking to work some ground and pound but Boy has wrist control.
Obworth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Obworth looking to pass the guard.
Obworth scoring with some ground and pound.
Boy trying to keep a closed guard but Obworth is proving a slippery customer.
Obworth throws a big elbow that misses.
Boy wants to sweep but no luck.
Obworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Boy is retaining full guard.
Obworth pushing down on Boy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Obworth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Obworth throwing shots but Boy is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obworth moves into full mount! Boy won't be happy about that!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Obworth cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Obworth connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Boy tries to hold on but Obworth pushes him away.
Boy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Boy won't allow Obworth to sweep him here.
Obworth keeping moving, preventing Boy from controlling successfully.
Obworth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Obworth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Obworth has momentary wrist control but Boy slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Obworth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boy is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Obworth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boy with a nice head shot there.
Obworth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boy tries to get to full guard but Obworth has control of the leg.
Boy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obworth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boy wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Obworth had his way with Johnny Boy in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Boy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Obworth pulls Boy in close to his closed guard and prevents Boy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Obworth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Boy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Obworth is one step ahead there.
Obworth postures up in Boy's guard and throws a big left but Boy blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Boy is retaining full guard.
Obworth distracts Boy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Obworth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Boy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obworth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Obworth passes Boy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Obworth 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.

Boy is rocked!
Boy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boy is still in real trouble! Can Obworth finish him?
Obworth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Obworth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Boy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boy is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Boy wants to sweep here but Obworth controlling him for the moment.
Obworth arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Boy's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jacob Obworth!
Jacob Obworth retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Jacob Obworth 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Filippo Di Vaio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chev Chelios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Chelios's choice of entrance music: In Waves. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Di Vaio
vs
Chelios

176 cm
31
171 lbs
17 - 4 - 0

175 cm
32
187 lbs
35 - 14 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conquer
Tokyo United Fightwear

Fury Nutrition Inc.
Hellbent

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Filippo Di Vaio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Chev Chelios!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ron Honeybunn and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Di Vaio shoots in but no luck this time.
Chelios misses with a hook.
Di Vaio cracks Chelios with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chelios lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Di Vaio fails with a takedown attempt.
Chelios throws a right hand that Di Vaio ducks under and follows up with a left that Di Vaio also avoids with ease.
Chelios blocks a head kick by Di Vaio.
Di Vaio fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filippo Di Vaio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Di Vaio is defended easily by Chelios.
Chelios let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios tries to clinch up.
Chelios misses with an uppercut.
Di Vaio misses with a right hand
and Chelios cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chelios lands a slapping body shot.
Chelios lands a big head kick that sends Di Vaio to the canvas! Chelios follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chev Chelios!
Chev Chelios is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Chev Chelios 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.