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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Knope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanjay Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Knope
vs
Singh

198 cm
30
250 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

190 cm
37
232 lbs
19 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Powerful

Sydney Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Knope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sanjay Singh!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knope feinted with a counter takedown.

Knope fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Singh, pushing him back against the cage.
Knope lands a damaging elbow.
Singh tries to circle away but Knope has him pinned against the cage.
Singh is looking to break free of the clinch but Knope has double underhooks.
Knope creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Singh's defenses.
Knope effectively controlling the action here.
Knope taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Knope.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knope creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Singh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knope lands an elbow inside.
Knope has Singh pressed against the cage, preventing Singh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Singh dodges an elbow strike from Knope.
Knope lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singh tries to break the clinch but Knope is controlling the position.
Singh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knope has him pressed against the cage.
Knope pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knope creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Singh's defenses.

It looks like Sanjay Singh has been cut.
Knope just leaning against Singh, taking a breather.
Knope lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knope is keeping busy.
Singh throws a punch but it's blocked by Knope.

Singh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knope throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Singh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knope scores with a nice strike.
Singh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knope misses with a body shot.
Singh walks into a jab.
Knope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Singh was well out of range. Poor timing from Knope.
Knope slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Singh is rocked!
Knope lands a leg kick that knocks Singh off balance momentarily.
Singh is still on wobbly legs! Can Knope finish him?
Knope looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Singh seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knope steps in with a hook that catches Singh right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Knope follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Singh looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Knope!
Our winner, Ben Knope, 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Kothciushco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaius Julius Caesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caesar has chosen Warriors of the World as his entrance music. Gaius Julius Caesar struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 266.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Gaius Julius Caesar acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Kothciushco
vs
Julius Caesar

200 cm
37
250 lbs
22 - 26 - 0

200 cm
41
290 lbs
28 - 19 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Sydney Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Krzysztof Kothciushco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Gaius Julius Caesar !
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Kothciushco scores with a four punch combination!
Kothciushco has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Kothciushco tries to keep at a distance but Caesar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Caesar working aggressively here.
Caesar blocks an uppercut.
Kothciushco misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Caesar .
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kothciushco.

Kothciushco is fighting off a takedown attempt but Caesar is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kothciushco to the mat. Kothciushco regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Caesar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kothciushco manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caesar wants to improve his position but instead Kothciushco has moved into half guard.

Kothciushco decides to stand up.
Kothciushco connects with an inside leg kick.
Kothciushco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kothciushco throws a shot from downtown. Caesar moves away and avoids it.

Caesar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Caesar has Kothciushco pushed against the cage.
Caesar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kothciushco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kothciushco misses with a punch on the inside.

Caesar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Caesar moves into the clinch.
Kothciushco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Caesar backwards.
Kothciushco throws a head punch that misses.
Caesar fails to pull guard.

Caesar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kothciushco stopping the sweep attempt from Caesar .
Kothciushco would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kothciushco with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Caesar is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caesar pushes Kothciushco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kothciushco lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Kothciushco manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Kothciushco as Caesar shoots in.
Kothciushco feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Caesar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kothciushco counters with a series of strikes. Caesar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Krzysztof Kothciushco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaius Julius Caesar .
Caesar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kothciushco is looking to counter punch.
A cross from Kothciushco lands.
Caesar looks winded!

Kothciushco lands a big uppercut and Caesar crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Caesar looks OK. Kothciushco waves Caesar back to his feet!

Caesar moves into the clinch.
Kothciushco lands a knee to the body.
Kothciushco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kothciushco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Caesar is rocked!
Kothciushco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Caesar backwards.
Caesar is still on wobbly legs! Can Kothciushco finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kothciushco has a couple of punches blocked by Caesar .
Kothciushco dips a shoulder and cracks Caesar with a mighty uppercut! Caesar falls back against the cage and Kothciushco unloads with a barrage of strikes! Caesar is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kothciushco screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krzysztof Kothciushco!
A relieved looking Krzysztof Kothciushco thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Legionarivs Sakara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kollegah - Bossaura. Sakara has chosen The Rise of Sakara as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Steel
vs
Sakara

190 cm
37
215 lbs
33 - 19 - 1

185 cm
41
200 lbs
30 - 19 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)
KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, David Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Legionarivs Sakara!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Hemmingworth and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
An inside leg kick lands from Steel.
Sakara blocks a head kick by Steel.
Sakara steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sakara digs a good hook to Steel's body.
Nice shot by Steel.
Sakara throws a series of punches but Steel moves out of range.
Sakara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Sakara throws a big shot that misses.
Steel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sakara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel misses with a low kick.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steel misses with a head kick.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakara moves out of range of the body kick.
Sakara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sakara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sakara is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel fakes the leg kick and cracks Sakara in the body.
Steel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steel lands a head kick!
Sakara tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sakara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sakara throws a sloppy head kick and Steel moves out of range easily.
Sakara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakara.
Sakara doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel circles away.

Sakara moves into range and clinches up with Steel.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sakara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sakara misses with a punch on the inside.
Sakara stalling.
Sakara misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Sakara.
Steel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sakara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sakara is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Sakara fails to land.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Come on Sakara - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sakara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakara.
Sakara misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Steel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel misses with a body punch.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Sakara avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakara blocks a body shot from Steel.
Sakara throws a head punch that misses.
Steel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Sakara - that landed with a thud.
Steel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sakara backwards.
Sakara is trying to stall.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sakara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sakara tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Sakara back against the cage.
Sakara misses with the head strike.
Steel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sakara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Sakara controls the action.
Sakara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steel lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakara is trying to stall.
Sakara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sakara lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steel.
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!
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Sakara controls the action.
Steel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sakara wants to stall.
Our sources have told us that Steel has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel is trying to push Sakara away but Sakara has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sakara stalling in the clinch but Steel improves position.
Sakara lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakara.
Sakara misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Steel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakara.
Steel lands a really nice looking cross but Sakara seems unphased.
Sakara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steel. Steel obviously looking to wear him down.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Sakara has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steel finds it's way round the side to connect with Sakara's head.
Donk. Steel catches Sakara right on the button with a cross.
Sakara lands a right hook to the body.
Sakara scores with a leg kick.
Sakara cracks Steel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakara. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Sakara.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steel has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Steel digs a good body shot into Sakara's ribs.
Good leg kick by Steel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sakara throws a shot from downtown. Steel moves away and avoids it.
Sakara slips a straight right by Steel.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sakara looks to throw a body kick
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sakara in his tracks.
A slow jab from Sakara misses its intended target.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sakara doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sakara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Steel throws out a powerful jab.
Sakara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel throws a hook but Sakara avoids it easily.
Sakara misses with a hook
and Steel counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sakara lands with a shot to the body.
Steel connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Steel.
Steel drops his hands momentarily and Sakara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Sakara.
David Steel is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel thuds his shin into the meat of Sakara's side.
Steel tests Sakara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sakara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Steel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Steel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steel cracks Sakara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sakara throws an off balance right hand
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sakara misses with a body shot.
Steel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakara can do to turn this around?
Sakara ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakara.
Sakara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel counters with an outside leg kick.
Steel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sakara.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Sakara ducks down to avoid it.
Sakara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steel connects with a nice looking jab.
Sakara gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Steel finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Steel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Steel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sakara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
Steel throws a body kick that misses
and Sakara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sakara looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely.
Sakara scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakara looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely.
Steel is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Sakara finds it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakara.
Sakara thuds his right hand into Steel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sakara takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Steel thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sakara moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Sakara misses.
Sakara misses with a straight left.
Steel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A shot to the liver by Sakara. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Sakara misses its intended target.
Sakara lands with a nice body punch.
Steel needs to keep his hands up - Sakara had a free shot at his head there.
Sakara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steel throws a right hand that Sakara ducks under and follows up with a left that Sakara also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Steel dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sakara takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Steel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Steel staying out of range there.
Steel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sakara.
Sakara moves out of range of the body kick from Steel.
Steel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sakara throws a head kick that misses.
Donk. Steel catches Sakara right on the button with a cross.
Steel lands a slapping body shot.
Steel misses with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steel.
Sakara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sakara misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
Steel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sakara cracks Steel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Steel misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel misses with a head kick.
Sakara 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.
Sakara misses with a body shot.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Steel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sakara. That did some damage!
A good leg kick by Sakara.
Sakara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sakara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sakara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steel.
A shot to the body from Sakara misses
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sakara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel checks a low kick from Sakara.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steel.
Legionarivs Sakara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Steel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sakara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steel connects with a crisp jab.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Sakara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Sakara.
Sakara is looking to land body kicks.
Sakara connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steel momentarily.
Steel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It appears Steel was looking to counter with a kick there.
A cross from Steel lands.
Sakara plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like David Steel has been cut.
Jab, jab by Steel - just one landing.
Sakara slips a jab and a cross from Steel.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Steel. Sakara shrugs it off though.
Steel connects with a crisp jab.
Sakara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel dips to his left and cracks Sakara with an uppercut!
Steel pushes Sakara away with a front kick.
Sakara throws an off balance right hand
and Steel counters with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Sakara misses its intended target.
Sakara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steel throws a head kick but Sakara moves out of range.
Steel misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sakara misses with a hook.

Sakara rushes Steel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sakara has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Steel.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Steel.
Sakara throws a head punch that misses.
Sakara has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakara presses Steel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Sakara.
Sakara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Sakara avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sakara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sakara gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
Sakara taking a breather.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Sakara avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
Steel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sakara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sakara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Sakara.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Steel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Steel!
David Steel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keiko Lynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manu Tuilagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lynn
vs
Tuilagi

189 cm
44
187 lbs
27 - 23 - 0

174 cm
36
183 lbs
28 - 14 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Excellent grappler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keiko Lynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manu Tuilagi!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Darius Henderson and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuilagi throws a sloppy body shot
and Lynn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tuilagi swings widly with a right hand
and Lynn counters with a two punch combo.
Lynn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tuilagi if he has to take too many more of those.
Tuilagi jabs at Lynn's body.
Lynn blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Lynn misses the target.
Tuilagi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lynn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn clobbers Tuilagi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lynn moves in looking to clinch but Tuilagi pushes him off.
Tuilagi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some bone on bone action there as Tuilagi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Tuilagi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lynn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lynn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tuilagi is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tuilagi misses the target.
Tuilagi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tuilagi moves out of range of the strikes.
Lynn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tuilagi.
Lynn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tuilagi circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Tuilagi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tuilagi throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Lynn counter with a right hand.
Lynn is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynn tries to clinch but Tuilagi moves away
and Tuilagi counters with a stiff right hand.
Lynn swings widly with a right hand

and Tuilagi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuilagi wants to take a breather but Lynn is having none of it.
Tuilagi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tuilagi throwing shots but Lynn is blocking nicely.
Lynn wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Tuilagi there.
Tuilagi stalling.
Tuilagi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi controlling the action here.
Tuilagi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Tuilagi seems to be looking for submissions.
Tuilagi tries to pass to full mount but Lynn defends it.
Tuilagi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tuilagi lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tuilagi.
Still in half guard, Tuilagi seems content to control.
Tuilagi working the head and body with strikes.
Tuilagi is controlling the pace.
Tuilagi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lynn's head.
Tuilagi lands with a punch from half guard.
Lynn is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Tuilagi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tuilagi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lynn is trying to defend but Tuilagi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tuilagi not doing much here.
Tuilagi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn wants to get back to full guard.
Tuilagi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tuilagi thows a huge punch but Lynn dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tuilagi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tuilagi's back!
Tuilagi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuilagi breaks Lynn's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tuilagi lands a couple of digs.
Tuilagi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tuilagi postures up and lands a big shot to Lynn's brow.
Tuilagi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tuilagi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tuilagi working some strikes from top position.
Tuilagi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tuilagi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lynn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manu Tuilagi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tuilagi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tuilagi connects with a couple of short punches.
Tuilagi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tuilagi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tuilagi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tuilagi passes Lynn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lynn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tuilagi is working away from the top position though.
Tuilagi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lynn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi controlling the action here.

Tuilagi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lynn is just riding it out for now. Tuilagi eventually gives up the hold.
Tuilagi is taking a breather. Lynn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tuilagi trying to mount his opponent but Lynn defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tuilagi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tuilagi working over Lynn with some ground and pound. Lynn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tuilagi content to control rather than advance.
Tuilagi throws a strike but Lynn avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Tuilagi wants to control from the top but Lynn keeps moving.
Tuilagi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynn working a defensive guard here.
Lynn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Tuilagi 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Lynn looks to throw the jab but Tuilagi is out of range.
Keiko Lynn is winning the standup battle so far.
Tuilagi walks into a jab.
Lynn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lynn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tuilagi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tuilagi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lynn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tuilagi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lynn's knee momentarily.
Lynn swings widly with a right hand
enabling Tuilagi to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn misses with a looping right.
Lynn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tuilagi is looking to land body kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynn misses with a body punch
and Tuilagi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tuilagi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Lynn gets caught flat footed, as Tuilagi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tuilagi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lynn's head.
Tuilagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynn being controlled here, momentarily.
More stalling from Tuilagi.

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

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lynn throws a right hand that misses
and Tuilagi counters with a nice uppercut.
Tuilagi misses the shot to the body.
Keiko Lynn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn throws the left hand but Tuilagi avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Tuilagi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lynn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tuilagi counters with a stiff right hand.
Tuilagi stuns Lynn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lynn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tuilagi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lynn blocks it well.
Keiko Lynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lynn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lynn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tuilagi's corner calls for a 1-2. Tuilagi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lynn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tuilagi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynn cracks Tuilagi with a good jab.
Lynn throws a right hand that misses
and Tuilagi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tuilagi throws a leg kick which misses Lynn's front leg but catches the back leg as Lynn tries to avoid it.
Tuilagi throws a sloppy body shot
letting Lynn counter with a right hand.
Manu Tuilagi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tuilagi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tuilagi misses the jab.
Lynn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tuilagi misses with a takedown attempt
and Lynn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lynn. Tuilagi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Tuilagi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manu Tuilagi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tuilagi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Tuilagi!
Manu Tuilagi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HERITAGE Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Keiko Lynn spoke after the fight, saying 'I want to apologize to all my fans! I went to the strip club last night and I still have a f*****g hangover...plus...My huge penis threw me off balance a few times during the fight, I may tape it to my leg next fight.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Nitschke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Hjelmslev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hjelmslev has chosen I Touch Myself as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nitschke
vs
Hjelmslev

181 cm
43
184 lbs
38 - 28 - 1

182 cm
43
180 lbs
25 - 21 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Determined

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 38 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Nitschke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ragnar Hjelmslev!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hjelmslev cracks Nitschke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ragnar Hjelmslev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hjelmslev throws out a loose jab but Nitschke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hjelmslev throws a leg kick

and Nitschke counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hjelmslev!
Nitschke laying and praying for a moment but Hjelmslev takes advantage and regains half guard.
Nitschke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nitschke drops an elbow to the side of Hjelmslev's head.
Nitschke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hjelmslev trying to control but Nitschke postures up.
Hjelmslev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hjelmslev wants to get back to his feet.
Hjelmslev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nitschke.
Nitschke lands with a punch from 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!
Nitschke wants to pass to mount but Hjelmslev is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nitschke 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjelmslev is trying to control but can't.
Hjelmslev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nitschke.
Nitschke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hjelmslev wants to improve his position but Nitschke is controlling well.
Nitschke working the head and body with strikes.
Nitschke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hjelmslev is trying to stand back up but Nitschke is controlling him
Nitschke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ground and pound from Nitschke.
Nitschke drops an elbow to the side of Hjelmslev's head.
Nitschke working over Hjelmslev with some ground and pound. Hjelmslev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nitschke working over Hjelmslev with some ground and pound. Hjelmslev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hjelmslev has hold of Nitschke's hands but Nitschke slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hjelmslev looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nitschke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nitschke looks to land a strike but Hjelmslev avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hjelmslev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nitschke wants to control from the top but Hjelmslev keeps moving.
Nitschke throws a big right hand that misses.
Hjelmslev wants to stand but Nitschke is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hjelmslev keeping moving, preventing Nitschke from controlling successfully.
Nitschke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hjelmslev is looking to stand up but Nitschke isn't so interested in that idea.
Nitschke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nitschke is looking to work some ground and pound but Hjelmslev has wrist control.
Nitschke postures up in Hjelmslev's guard and throws a big left but Hjelmslev blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hjelmslev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nitschke.
Hjelmslev wants to stand up but Nitschke is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nitschke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

It looks like Damian Nitschke has been cut.
A lazy left from Nitschke finds it's target.
Nitschke blocks a jab.
Hjelmslev misses with a few strikes there.
Nitschke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hjelmslev scores with a leg kick.
Nitschke scoring well with a low kick there.
Nitschke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ragnar Hjelmslev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hjelmslev misses with a looping right.
Nitschke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hjelmslev moves away.
Nitschke scores with a head kick. Hjelmslev tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Hjelmslev is rocked!
Hjelmslev tests Nitschke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hjelmslev is still on wobbly legs! Can Nitschke finish him?
Hjelmslev takes one on the button.
Nitschke slips a straight right by Hjelmslev.
Nitschke checks a low kick from Hjelmslev.
Nitschke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Nitschke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Nitschke's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Whack! Nitschke lands a heavy head kick that drops Hjelmslev. The ref tackles Nitschke to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Hjelmslev was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Damian Nitschke!
In his post fight interview, Damian Nitschke gave a big smile as he said 'Thanks to everyone that supported me when I was going through rough times. I'm back, baby!'.
Ragnar Hjelmslev spoke after the fight, saying 'Well that about sucks. Fuck that shit, I quit this human punching bag rap. Guess that porn star thing will come in handy as a new career.'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cian Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yo Hwan Lim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cian Cartwright has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cartwright
vs
Hwan Lim

180 cm
27
183 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

180 cm
42
180 lbs
19 - 19 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cian Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yo Hwan Lim!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lim manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cartwright on his heels. He'll look to pass Cartwright's guard now, I'm sure.
Cartwright trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cartwright looking for a guillotine here but Lim defends easily.
Lim stays in close to Cartwright's body and controls the position.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Lim tries to pass.
Lim with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cartwright working for a triangle but Lim defends it easily.
Lim stopping the sweep attempt from Cartwright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cartwright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cartwright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Cartwright has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lim should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cartwright has tightened it up now! Lim should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cian Cartwright!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaun-Paul Fredrickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Rokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rokka comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Twilight Guardians - Out of Our Hands kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fredrickson
vs
Rokka

177 cm
32
180 lbs
14 - 8 - 1

188 cm
37
197 lbs
34 - 21 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Arcticus University: London

Sydney Fight Gear

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 14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jaun-Paul Fredrickson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antero Rokka!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Watson and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredrickson looks to throw the jab but Rokka is out of range.
Fredrickson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bo Ma Ye Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
A slow jab from Fredrickson misses its intended target.
Rokka lands an overhand right.
Good standup being displayed there by Rokka as he connects with a hook.
Rokka has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rokka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fredrickson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rokka as he jumps to the side.
Rokka throws out a counter right but Fredrickson avoids it with no problem.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rokka or perhaps it was just good defense by Fredrickson, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrickson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fredrickson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rokka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rokka is looking for the big counter here.

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

Fredrickson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rokka presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Fredrickson.
Rokka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rokka tries to pull guard but Fredrickson holds him up against the cage and eventually Rokka drops back down to his feet.
Jaun-Paul Fredrickson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Rokka.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fredrickson.

Rokka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fredrickson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Rokka misses.
Fredrickson throws a poor cross that misses
and Rokka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fredrickson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rokka.
Antero Rokka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rokka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rokka scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rokka tries to clinch up but Fredrickson circles away and keeps his distance.
Fredrickson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rokka tries to clinch but Fredrickson moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice takedown defense from Fredrickson. No joy for Rokka on that attempt.
Fredrickson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fredrickson tries to land a leg kick but Rokka saw it coming and moves away.
Fredrickson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rokka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fredrickson as he jumps to the side.
Rokka blocks a leg kick.
Rokka feints a counter leg kick.
Rokka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fredrickson but Fredrickson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fredrickson lands with a nice body punch.
Rokka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson lands with a nice body punch.
Fredrickson darts in looking for a takedown but Rokka gets double underhooks and turns Fredrickson into the cage.
Rokka throws a hook to the side of Fredrickson's head but Fredrickson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fredrickson throws a chopping leg kick but Rokka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fredrickson misses with a straight left.
Rokka lunges at Fredrickson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fredrickson's hand.
Rokka is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fredrickson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rokka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rokka throws a shot to the body.
Rokka checks a leg kick nicely.

Rokka drives through and clinches with Fredrickson against the cage.
Fredrickson scores with a hook to the body.
Rokka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fredrickson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fredrickson has Rokka pressed against the cage, preventing Rokka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rokka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Fredrickson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Fredrickson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Fredrickson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Rokka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fredrickson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rokka has managed to get both his arms back between Fredrickson's legs - danger averted.

Fredrickson is looking for a triangle but Rokka pushes his legs off easily.
Rokka trying to control but Fredrickson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rokka misses with a wild body shot.
Fredrickson throwing a counter right hand but Rokka manages to avoid it.
Rokka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rokka throws a jab when Fredrickson was well out of range.
Rokka misses with an uppercut.
Rokka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rokka lands a leg kick that knocks Fredrickson off balance momentarily.
Donk. Rokka catches Fredrickson right on the button with a cross.
Fredrickson tries to clinch but Rokka is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Fredrickson. No joy for Rokka on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrickson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rokka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rokka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Fredrickson shoots in and gets a takedown into Rokka's guard.
Fredrickson wants to control from the top but Rokka keeps moving.
Fredrickson with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokka wants to sweep but no luck.
Fredrickson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fredrickson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rokka is trying to control the position but Fredrickson postures up.
Fredrickson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fredrickson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rokka controls Fredrickson momentarily but Fredrickson frees himself.
Fredrickson connects with a couple of short punches.
Rokka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fredrickson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fredrickson chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fredrickson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rokka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fredrickson has managed to get both his arms back between Rokka's legs - danger averted.
Rokka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fredrickson manages to get himself to full guard.

Fredrickson 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.

Rokka drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fredrickson dives on top into guard.

Jaun-Paul Fredrickson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fredrickson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rokka's head.
Fredrickson passes Rokka's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Fredrickson is trying to work for a kimura but Rokka is defending well.
Fredrickson wants to take a breather but Rokka is having none of it.
Fredrickson working over Rokka with some ground and pound. Rokka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fredrickson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson working the head and body with strikes.
Rokka is trying to stand back up but Fredrickson is controlling him
Fredrickson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rokka taking some punishment here, with Fredrickson in his half guard.
Rokka trying to control here.
Fredrickson working over Rokka with some ground and pound. Rokka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fredrickson connects with a nice short shot to Rokka's temple.
Ground and pound from Fredrickson.
Fredrickson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rokka trying to control here.
Fredrickson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fredrickson is nestled in close to Rokka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fredrickson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rokka is trying to stand back up but Fredrickson is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rokka wants to get back to full guard.
Fredrickson blocks the strikes from Rokka.
Fredrickson working the head and body with strikes.
Fredrickson lands strikes from half guard.
Rokka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fredrickson working the head and body with strikes.
Fredrickson winds up and cracks Rokka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Rokka is rocked!
Rokka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rokka is still in real trouble! Can Fredrickson finish him?
Fredrickson 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.
Fredrickson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Rokka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Rokka pushes Fredrickson off and gets back to his feet.
Rokka throws a nice looking combination but Fredrickson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaun-Paul Fredrickson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fredrickson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rokka seems to have recovered his senses.
Rokka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fredrickson as he avoids it easily.
Fredrickson throws a leg kick that misses.
Rokka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fredrickson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rokka can do to turn this around?
Rokka fails with the takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rokka. That's going to slow Fredrickson down.
Rokka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fredrickson thuds a left hand into Rokka's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrickson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rokka tries for a takedown but Fredrickson circles away easily
and Fredrickson counters with a left to the body.
Jaun-Paul Fredrickson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Rokka.
Rokka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokka throws a combination that misses

and Fredrickson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rokka's guard.
Fredrickson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fredrickson wants to control from the top but Rokka keeps moving.

Rokka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fredrickson distracts Rokka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fredrickson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fredrickson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rokka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fredrickson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rokka trying to keep a closed guard but Fredrickson is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fredrickson 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.
Fredrickson stands up over Rokka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rokka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fredrickson is controlling him.
Fredrickson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fredrickson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fredrickson lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Rokka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fredrickson is working Rokka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fredrickson lands a couple of elbows.
Fredrickson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson connects with a couple of short punches.
Rokka keeping moving, preventing Fredrickson from controlling successfully.
Fredrickson stands up over Rokka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fredrickson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rokka's head.
Rokka wants to sweep but no luck.
Fredrickson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fredrickson trying to control but Rokka is working from the bottom.

Rokka looking for a guillotine here but Fredrickson defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fredrickson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rokka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fredrickson is aware though and is defending well.
Fredrickson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fredrickson trying to control but Rokka is working from the bottom.
Rokka working a defensive guard here.
Fredrickson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rokka's head.
Fredrickson landing some decent shots from guard.
Fredrickson scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fredrickson won't allow Rokka to sweep him here.
Fredrickson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rokka's head.
Rokka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fredrickson is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaun-Paul Fredrickson clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rokka misses with a looping left.
Rokka misses with a wild body shot.
Fredrickson lands a jab to Rokka's midsection.
Fredrickson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fredrickson lands a really nice looking cross but Rokka seems unphased.
Rokka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fredrickson counters with a huge left! Rokka is in big trouble! He's backing up but Fredrickson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rokka from any more damage. A dominating finish by Fredrickson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaun-Paul Fredrickson!
Jaun-Paul Fredrickson retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Jaun-Paul Fredrickson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.