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BFT-265: GP Final PPV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chumba Wumba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Cherry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wumba comes to the ring accompanied by La Bamba . Cherry is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: D-12 - Fight Music . Buster Cherry has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chumba Wumba's chin.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chumba Wumba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buster Cherry!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cherry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cherry tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wumba defends well and Cherry ends up having to push Wumba into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wumba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cherry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chumba Wumba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Cherry.
Wumba tries to clinch but Cherry moves out of range.
Cherry decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cherry trying to control from half guard but Wumba is working away.
Cherry looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cherry prevents Wumba from improving his position.
Cherry is trying to work for a kimura but Wumba is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wumba's head.
Cherry trying to mount his opponent but Wumba defends it.
My spies in The Shield inform me that Cherry has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cherry is trying to control. Wumba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cherry lands with a punch from half guard.
Wumba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cherry.
Cherry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wumba defending well though.
Cherry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cherry with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cherry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wumba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cherry.
Cherry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cherry looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cherry lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cherry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wumba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wumba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cherry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wumba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cherry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cherry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wumba keeps working.
Cherry tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wumba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cherry is trying to work for a kimura but Wumba is defending well.
Wumba is looking for a sweep. Cherry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cherry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wumba defending well though.
Wumba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cherry scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cherry is pressing down on Wumba's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wumba is holding on for now.
Cherry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wumba trying to hold on to Cherry's head to control him but Cherry postures up.
Cherry controlling the action here.
Cherry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cherry wants to take a breather but Wumba is having none of it.
Wumba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cherry tries to pass to full mount but Wumba defends it.
Wumba is looking for a sweep. Cherry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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. Cherry connects with a nice short shot to Wumba's temple.
Cherry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cherry is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cherry lands with a punch from half guard.
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. Cherry connects with a nice short shot to Wumba's temple.
Cherry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wumba's head.
Cherry trying to control from Wumba's half guard. Wumba has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cherry trying to control the position from guard on top but Wumba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wumba 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.
Wumba is trying to keep Cherry in close.
Cherry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cherry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wumba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cherry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cherry chips away with some ground and pound.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cherry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cherry landing some decent shots from guard.
Wumba working a defensive guard here.
Wumba keeping moving, preventing Cherry from controlling successfully.
Cherry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cherry working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wumba's head.
Cherry makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wumba keeping moving, preventing Cherry from controlling successfully.
Cherry chips away with some ground and pound.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cherry scoring with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cherry postures up in Wumba's guard and throws a big left but Wumba blocks it.
Cherry lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cherry is looking to work some ground and pound but Wumba has wrist control.
Cherry throwing strikes from guard but Wumba blocks nicely.
Cherry is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wumba is rocked!
Wumba has momentary wrist control but Cherry slips an elbow through the middle.
Oh Wumba is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cherry drops back looking for a leg! Wumba is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wumba manages to kick Cherry off! Cherry jumps back into Wumba's guard.
Cherry connects with a couple of short punches.
Cherry arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Wumba'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 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Buster Cherry!
During a confident post fight interview, Buster Cherry thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Numa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Numa comes to the ring accompanied by You're Going Down. Cage is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Johnny Cage Theme. Johnny Cage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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188 lbs
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195 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keiji Numa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Cage!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Numa slips a jab and a cross from Cage.
Cage lands with a cross.
Cage misses with a double jab.
Cage thuds his right hand into Numa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cage throws a shot from downtown. Numa moves away and avoids it.
Cage connects with a crisp jab.
Cage throws a lazy right hand but Numa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Numa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Numa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cage clobbers Numa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cage misses with a two punch combination.
Johnny Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cage throws an overhand right that lands on Numa's shoulder, as Numa tries to avoid the shot.
Numa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cage.
Cage drops Numa with a big left hand! Numa is injured, injured bad! Cage jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Cage!
Johnny Cage thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Kampmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Slippin. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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168 lbs
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167 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Martin Kampmann!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer throws an overhand right that lands on Kampmann's shoulder, as Kampmann tries to avoid the shot.
Martin Kampmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kampmann can pounce on him.
Hammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kampmann.
Kampmann rushes Hammer and presses him up against the ropes.
Hammer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kampmann prevents it.
Kampmann lands a shot to the body.
Hammer prevents a takedown attempt there.
A shot in the inside from Kampmann.
Kampmann stalling in the clinch.
Kampmann lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kampmann is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kampmann lands a right hand.
Kampmann gets through Hammer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kampmann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kampmann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Kampmann.
A left hand lands to the body for Kampmann.
Hammer successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampmann has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hammer is proving hard to escape from.
Hammer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kampmann is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing good reports from Hammer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kampmann sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kampmann tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard.
Hammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kampmann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kampmann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammer has a closed guard, preventing Kampmann from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann stopping the sweep attempt from Hammer.
Kampmann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hammer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hammer controls Kampmann momentarily but Kampmann frees himself.
Hammer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hammer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Donk. Kampmann catches Hammer right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kampmann napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kampmann felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hammer trying to control the action but Kampmann is working from the bottom.
Hammer works to advance to full mount. Kampmann defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hammer tries to control but Kampmann wriggling away.
Hammer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kampmann is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann wants to hold on but Hammer pushes him away.
Hammer fails to move to back control.
Hammer looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hammer tries to control but Kampmann wriggling away.
Kampmann in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann working to try and regain half guard.
Hammer is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Kampmann is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Hammer!
Our winner, Frank Hammer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guilherme Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sika Jauheliha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Guerreiro by Curumin. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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171 lbs
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180 lbs
25 - 11 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Guilherme Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Sika Jauheliha!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Jauheliha 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.
Alves throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jauheliha.
Jauheliha throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alves connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alves keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jauheliha but Jauheliha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jauheliha tries a low kick but Alves avoids it.
Jauheliha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jauheliha's waist but Jauheliha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alves off to one side.
Jauheliha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by Alves's head coaches at Blunt Force Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jauheliha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jauheliha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jauheliha misses with a head kick.
Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jauheliha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alves changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jauheliha looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves working away.
Alves misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jauheliha pushes Alves away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Alves gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Alves working the strikes but Jauheliha uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Jauheliha tries to get to full guard but Alves has control of the leg.
Alves with the ground and pound but Jauheliha uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jauheliha keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Alves throws a big elbow that misses.
Alves 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jauheliha is on top in guard.
Alves 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jauheliha trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Alves looking for a triangle here. Jauheliha is fighting it but it looks tight! Alves pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jauheliha is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Guilherme Alves!
Post fight, an emotional Guilherme Alves said 'Happy to be back here at home in BFT. I will have my belt back soon enough...'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis deFunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie Yang (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.
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Luis deFunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 29 - 0, fighting out of London, Richie Yang!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yang misses the shot to the body.
Yang moves out of range as deFunes strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yang swings for the body but deFunes moves out of range.
deFunes lands with a shot to the body.
deFunes tries a low kick but Yang avoids it.
deFunes clinches with his opponent.
Yang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. deFunes is defending well for now.
deFunes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
deFunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yang lands a shoulder strike.
Yang cracks deFunes with a nice body shot.
Yang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but deFunes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
deFunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Yang uses good head movement to avoid it.
deFunes scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yang is trying to break the clinch but deFunes is controlling him.
Yang being controlled against the ropes.
Yang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
deFunes lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yang jumps guard and drags deFunes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Yang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
deFunes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, deFunes has managed to get both his arms back between Yang's legs - danger averted.
Yang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and deFunes defends well.
deFunes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, deFunes has managed to get both his arms back between Yang's legs - danger averted.
deFunes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yang has his foot on deFunes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. deFunes works his way back into a safe position though.
Yang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. deFunes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. deFunes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. deFunes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. deFunes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but deFunes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
deFunes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yang is looking for a triangle but deFunes pushes his legs off easily.
Yang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
deFunes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
deFunes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
deFunes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yang is trying to control the position but deFunes postures up.
deFunes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Luis deFunes wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
deFunes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yang takes a swing at deFunes's ribcage but misses.
Yang thows a body shot but no joy.
Yang takes a swing at deFunes's ribcage but misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yang tries a knee to the head but deFunes blocks it.
deFunes working aggressively here.
deFunes has Yang pushed against the ropes.
deFunes is looking to control Yang's arms but Yang gets an underhook and turns him. Now deFunes has his back to the ropes.
Yang stalling in the clinch but deFunes improves position.
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!
Yang blocking some punches.
Yang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from deFunes fails to land.
Yang taking a breather.
deFunes misses with a punch on the inside.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
deFunes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yang taking a breather.
Yang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
deFunes is pushing Yang up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but deFunes blocks it with crossed arms.
deFunes lands a shot to the body.
Yang looking to slow down the pace here.
Yang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Still in the clinch, deFunes scores with a nice short uppercut.
deFunes managing to block the knees to the body from Yang.
Yang tries to break the clinch but deFunes is controlling the position.
Yang is trying to maintain a safe position but deFunes gets an underhook and turns Yang into the ropes.
Yang is trying to break free.
deFunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
deFunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
deFunes lands a shoulder strike.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
deFunes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yang up against the ropes.
deFunes misses with some punches.
deFunes lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yang looking to stall.
Yang is trying to drag deFunes to the mat but deFunes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Yang misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from deFunes.
Yang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
deFunes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yang trying to control the position but instead, deFunes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yang into the ropes.
deFunes presses Yang against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yang looks winded!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
deFunes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
deFunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Yang prevents a body shot from deFunes.
deFunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yang is looking to control deFunes's arms but deFunes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yang has his back to the ropes.
Yang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yang works over deFunes's head and body with a nice combination.
deFunes scores with a nice head shot.
Yang fails with the takedown.
deFunes ducks under a wild hook from Yang.
Yang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from deFunes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
deFunes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from deFunes. Yang shrugs it off though.
deFunes scores with a hook.
deFunes has closed the distance and engaged Yang in a clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
deFunes tries to throw a body punch but Yang avoids it by throwing deFunes back against the ropes.
deFunes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
deFunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
deFunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Yang.
Yang blocking some punches.
Yang tries to stall but deFunes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
deFunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
deFunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
deFunes lands a body shot in the clinch.
deFunes managing to block the knees to the body from Yang.
deFunes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
deFunes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yang backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from deFunes.
Yang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
deFunes misses with a body punch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yang taking a breather.
Yang stalling in the clinch.
deFunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
deFunes scores with a shot to the side of Yang's head.
deFunes misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from deFunes.
A right handed body shot lands from deFunes.
deFunes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
deFunes lands with a left to the head.
deFunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Yang controls his hands.
deFunes tries to work over Yang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yang tries to land knees in the clinch but deFunes avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
deFunes is trying to stall.
deFunes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
deFunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis deFunes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Yang. deFunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yang tried to score with a low kick but deFunes checks it.
Yang misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yang.
deFunes tries to sprawl but Yang drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Yang wants to control but deFunes is keeping him busy.
Yang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control deFunes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
deFunes tries to roll over but Yang keeps him under control.
deFunes wants to control but Yang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
deFunes is trying to get back to full guard.
Yang is keen to just control but deFunes is a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Yang is looking to advance position but deFunes won't allow it.
Yang prevents deFunes from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
deFunes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
deFunes throws a series of punches but Yang moves out of range.
Donk. deFunes catches Yang right on the button with a cross.
Yang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yang jabs deFunes right on the nose. deFunes blinks but takes it well.
deFunes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yang avoids the body shot from deFunes.
Yang throws a sloppy body shot
and deFunes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yang lunges at deFunes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by deFunes's hand.
deFunes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
deFunes connects with a body shot that sends Yang's belly button to the back.
Yang is breathing heavily.
deFunes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
deFunes lands with a kick to the temple. Yang shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
deFunes closes the distance and pushes Yang back into the ropes.
Yang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
deFunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Yang trying to land knees to the body.
Yang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but deFunes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yang is looking to control deFunes's arms but deFunes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yang has his back to the ropes.
Luis deFunes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yang missing with knees to the body.
deFunes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yang lands a good knee to the midsection. deFunes won't want to take too many of those.
deFunes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yang blocks a body shot from deFunes.
Yang stalling in the clinch but deFunes improves position.
deFunes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from deFunes.
deFunes lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yang tries a body shot but deFunes blocks it.
deFunes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
deFunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Yang uses good head movement to avoid it.
deFunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
deFunes working aggressively here.
deFunes tries to work over Yang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
deFunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Yang.
Yang is trying to stall.
A short right from deFunes.
deFunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. deFunes is defending well for now.
deFunes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yang backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
deFunes lands a shoulder strike.
deFunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yang's elbow.
deFunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by deFunes as Yang tries to tie him up.
deFunes stalling in the clinch but Yang improves position.
deFunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yang.
Yang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by deFunes as Yang tries to tie him up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Yang.
A right hand to the body from deFunes.
deFunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and deFunes avoids it.
deFunes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yang backwards.
Yang trying to land knees to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
deFunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
deFunes pushes Yang back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
deFunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
deFunes lands a body shot in the clinch.
deFunes lands a shot to the body.
deFunes misses with a punch to the body.
deFunes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
deFunes presses Yang against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
deFunes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, deFunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
deFunes can't find room to land a body shot as Yang controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yang.
deFunes blocks a body shot from Yang.
Yang trying to land knees to the body.
deFunes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
deFunes tries a body shot but Yang blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by deFunes.
Yang is rocked!
deFunes keeps control of Yang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yang is still on wobbly legs! Can deFunes finish him?
deFunes drops Yang onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Yang is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
deFunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Yang controls his hands.
deFunes tries to throw a body punch but Yang avoids it by throwing deFunes back against the ropes.
deFunes pushes Yang back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Yang struggles to land a body shot inside as deFunes controls his hands.
Yang gets control of deFunes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yang will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
deFunes content to stall in guard here.
Yang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. deFunes is aware though and is defending well.
deFunes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yang seems to have recovered his senses.
deFunes trying to control but Yang is working from the bottom.
Luis deFunes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yang trying to keep a closed guard but deFunes is proving a slippery customer.
deFunes wants to control from the top but Yang keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Luis deFunes wasn't doing enough on the ground.
deFunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
deFunes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yang shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. deFunes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
deFunes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Yang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yang wants to control from the top but deFunes keeps moving.
Yang throws a big elbow that misses.
Yang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. deFunes is keeping the position for now.
Yang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yang won't allow deFunes to sweep him here.
deFunes is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Yang is looking to work some ground and pound but deFunes has wrist control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
deFunes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yang chips away with some ground and pound.
Yang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yang is thwarting deFunes's attempts to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
deFunes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
deFunes is trying to control but can't.
deFunes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yang on the ground.
deFunes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yang.
deFunes wants to control but Yang is keeping busy.
Yang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yang working over deFunes with some ground and pound. deFunes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
deFunes is not content to let Yang control the position.
Yang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. deFunes defending well though.
Yang wants to take a breather but deFunes is having none of it.
Richie Yang has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
deFunes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yang.
Richie Yang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yang trying to work for an americana but deFunes has managed to regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis deFunes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think deFunes 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Luis deFunes!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Luis deFunes!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Luis deFunes!
Luis deFunes wins by unanimous decision!
Luis deFunes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Janek Smok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Darude - Sandstorm . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Janek Smok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Silva!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smok tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Smok gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smok's guard now.
Silva passes Smok's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smok tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Smok is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smok's coaches at Madz 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Smok manages to get to full guard.
Smok has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva trying to control but Smok is working from the bottom.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smok really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smok escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva passes Smok's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smok moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smok working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva won't allow Smok to sweep him here.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smok works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smok is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Smok is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Smok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smok keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is pushing down on Smok's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smok is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Smok makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smok.
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smok has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Smok's legs - danger averted.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Smok is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smok manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Smok's guard.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Smok is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smok looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Silva passes Smok's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smok makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smok.
Silva landing with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smok is on top in guard.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smok wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Smok postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Silva is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smok, into his guard.
Silva postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smok looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smok is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smok's head.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smok is keeping the position for now.
Smok is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Silva has his hands clasped together but Smok extends and breaks Silva's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Smok.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Janek Smok!
Janek Smok thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jensen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Devour . Ivanov has chosen Step Into A World (Rapture's Delight) as his entrance music. The key to victory for Gunnar Jensen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Gunnar Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aleksander Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ivanov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jensen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ivanov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jensen preventing the sweep.
Jensen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Ivanov, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jensen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ivanov keeping moving, preventing Jensen from controlling successfully.
Jensen looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jensen tries to free his leg and advance position but Ivanov is retaining full guard.
Ivanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jensen defends well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jensen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ivanov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jensen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jensen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
Ivanov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jensen escapes and throws Ivanov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Ivanov's face as Jensen controls the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ivanov sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jensen pulls his head out easily.
Ivanov wants to improve his position but Jensen is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jensen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ivanov keeps working.
Jensen 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.
Nice strikes from Jensen there.
Jensen tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jensen is keen to just control but Ivanov is a slippery customer.
Jensen prevents Ivanov from improving his position.
Jensen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jensen pulls his head out easily.
Jensen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ivanov!
Jensen raining down hammerfists from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jensen raining down shots from the mount!
Ivanov is looking to get to half guard.
Jensen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jensen scoring with strikes but Ivanov is staying in there.
Jensen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jensen controlling his opponent.
Ivanov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jensen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jensen breaks from Ivanov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jensen landing strikes from the mount.
Jensen drops a big elbow. That's hurt Ivanov! More shots from Jensen and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Jensen!
During a confident post fight interview, Gunnar Jensen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Super Hans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oktawian August (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hans's entrance music is Hans being Hans. A fine choice. August comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hit 'em up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Super Hans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oktawian August!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hans checks the leg kick.
August misses with an uppercut
and Hans counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
August tries to bum rush Hans with a series of wild strikes but Hans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
August misses with an uppercut.
Hans misses with a left hand
and August counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
August lands with an overhand left.
Nice uppercut there from Hans.
Hans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
August swinging wildly here.
Hans walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
August blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hans stuns August with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
August uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hans.
A telegraphed right hand from August misses the target.
August closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hans to the mat! Hans manages to get full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hans looking to control.
Hans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
August tries to free his leg and advance position but Hans is retaining full guard.
Hans looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hans is trying to keep August in close.
August wants to control from the top but Hans keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hans throws a hook but August avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
August ducks under a wild hook from Hans.
Hans moves out of range of the strikes.
Hans walks into a straight right hand from August.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
August lunges at Hans with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hans's hand.
A jab from Hans finds it's way through August's defenses.
Oktawian August seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
August waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hans.
August throws an off balance right hand
and Hans counters with a head kick.
Hans feints and then cracks August's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow August down.
A slow jab from Hans misses its intended target.
Hans defending well as August loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
August staying out of range there.
Hans throws a leg kick that is checked
and August counters with a nice body shot.
Hans scores with a crisp jab that stopped August in his tracks.
August might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hans takes one on the button.
Hans misses with a straight right.
August checks a leg kick.
Hans paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
August scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
August avoids the body shot from Hans.
Hans looks to throw the jab but August is out of range.
Hans avoids the body shot from August.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
August throws a jab when Hans was well out of range.
Hans moves out of range as August strikes.
August takes a jab right on the kisser.
August scoring well with a low kick there.
Hans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but August was well out of range. Poor timing from Hans.
August swinging wildly here.
August with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
August moves forwards but Hans connects with a nice, crisp jab.
August misses with a looping right.
Hans smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from August.
August cracks Hans with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Hans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by August.
Hans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hans takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hans misses with a hook.
August swings and misses with a hook to the body.
August takes a swing at Hans's ribcage but misses.
Hans takes one on the chin but seems OK.
August throws a big shot that misses.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but August moves away.
Hans throws a big shot that misses.
Hans lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
August lands a nice looking body shot.
August thows a body shot but no joy.
August looks to throw the jab but Hans is out of range.
Hans just misses with a punch to the body.
August misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hans.
August connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from August misses the target.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
August pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
August throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hans throws a body kick that misses.
Hans missing with a left hand there. August was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
August misses with a body shot.
August slips under a jab.
That kick from August tenderised Hans's leg. Hans is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hans lands with a thumping leg kick.
August throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hans, as that shot connected.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hans misses with a body kick.
Hans gets off balance looking for a body kick
and August counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hans working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. August doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. August manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hans not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hans looking for a sweep. Not yet Hans, not yet.
Hans keeping full guard, as August tries to pass.
August advances position into side control!
August thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hans is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Hans wants to control but August postures up.
August trying to control the action but Hans is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hans is trying to control August's posture but August avoids it.
Hans is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oktawian August will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
August throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hans fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hans throws a leg kick
and August counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hans lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hans blocks a head kick by August.
August ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hans moves away.
August avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
August misses with a takedown
and Hans counters with a nice double leg into side control. August won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hans wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by August, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hans trying to control the position but August is working away.
Hans throws a strike aimed at the side of August's head but August avoids it well.
Hans tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hans is trying to get an arm triangle but August is defending well.
Hans tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hans has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hans wants to control but August is keeping him busy.
August is trying to control Hans's posture but Hans avoids it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hans tries for a kimura but August is defending well.
August tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hans wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hans wants to control but August is keeping him busy.
Hans lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hans is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. August knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
August is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Super Hans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
August wants to control but Hans postures up.
Hans looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hans thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hans wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by August, who protects the arm well.
August regains half guard.
August trying to hold on to Hans's head to control him but Hans postures up.
Hans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hans misses with a head shot. August uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hans drops back looking for a leg! August is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and August manages to kick Hans off! Hans jumps back into August's guard.
August looking for a guillotine here but Hans defends easily.
August is looking for a triangle but Hans pushes his legs off easily.
Hans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hans trying to control but August is working from the bottom.
August is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hans frees his head nicely. Oh but August has switched to an armbar! Hans is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Oktawian August!
Oktawian August made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'You shouldn't try to fight against THE CEASAR of Rome, you stupid barbarian! Respect to my pretorians who traveled here with me - Dahl, Lestek, Garrett and Elroy!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Kahoohalphala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoine Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahoohalphala comes to the ring accompanied by Diablo Swing Orchestra - Ragdoll Physics. The crowd seem to be enjoying Wallace's choice of entrance music: Pray by Jay-Z feat. Rob Dougan. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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215 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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203 lbs
28 - 17 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Titus Kahoohalphala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antoine Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Kahoohalphala there.
Kahoohalphala has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sydney Elite Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Wallace closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kahoohalphala works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wallace must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kahoohalphala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kahoohalphala will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wallace preventing the sweep.
Wallace cracks Kahoohalphala with a solid left hand.
It looks like Titus Kahoohalphala has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kahoohalphala is on top in guard.
Kahoohalphala lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kahoohalphala postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kahoohalphala is working Wallace over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kahoohalphala advances position into side control!
Wallace is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wallace blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kahoohalphala.
Wallace looking for submissions off his back.
Kahoohalphala takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala thows a huge punch but Wallace dodges it nicely.
Kahoohalphala tries to stand but can't do so whilst Wallace controls his leg.
Kahoohalphala is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are battling for position here. Wallace manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kahoohalphala lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wallace escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kahoohalphala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kahoohalphala throws a big right hand that misses.
Kahoohalphala tries to free his leg and advance position but Wallace is retaining full guard.
Wallace had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kahoohalphala defends it easily.
Kahoohalphala 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wallace lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kahoohalphala!
Wallace unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahoohalphala holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wallace tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kahoohalphala manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kahoohalphala trying to control from the bottom.
Wallace tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kahoohalphala knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wallace prevents Kahoohalphala from improving his position.
Wallace is nestled in close to Kahoohalphala, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Titus Kahoohalphala's cut is getting worse.
Wallace is working for a kimura but Kahoohalphala is defending it quite comfortably.
Wallace throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kahoohalphala to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kahoohalphala is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kahoohalphala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wallace defends it easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wallace with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wallace accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kahoohalphala keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Wallace postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wallace accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kahoohalphala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wallace drops back looking for a leg! Kahoohalphala is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kahoohalphala manages to kick Wallace off! Wallace jumps back into Kahoohalphala's guard.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Kahoohalphala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kahoohalphala is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wallace is aware though and is defending well.
Wallace throws a big elbow that misses.
Wallace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kahoohalphala keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahoohalphala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kahoohalphala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wallace's guard.
Wallace looking for a sweep. Not yet Wallace, not yet.
Wallace trying to control the position.
Kahoohalphala tries to free his leg and advance position but Wallace is retaining full guard.
Wallace trying to keep a closed guard but Kahoohalphala is proving a slippery customer.
Kahoohalphala is in close to Wallace's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace looking for a sweep. Not yet Wallace, not yet.
Wallace looking for a guillotine here but Kahoohalphala defends easily.
Kahoohalphala is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wallace tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wallace keeps trying to improve his position.
Kahoohalphala with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wallace looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wallace avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Kahoohalphala from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala stays in close to Wallace's body and controls the position.
Wallace utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kahoohalphala throwing strikes but missing.
Kahoohalphala connects with a couple of short punches.
Kahoohalphala makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kahoohalphala!
Kahoohalphala keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wallace with good strikes from the mount here!
Titus Kahoohalphala's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Titus Kahoohalphala's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Antoine Wallace!
Antoine Wallace looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'The A-Train rolls on! Find me someone else to put on their back.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dallas MacMillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jong comes to the ring accompanied by Nobody Nobody. MacMillan has chosen The Outlaw as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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219 lbs
19 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kim Jong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dallas MacMillan!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jong jabs at MacMillan's body.
Jong throws a leg kick which misses MacMillan's front leg but catches the back leg as MacMillan tries to avoid it.
Jong blocks a jab.
Jong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Dallas MacMillan has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacMillan moves into the clinch.
Jong has a couple of punches blocked by MacMillan.
A right hook to the body lands for MacMillan.
MacMillan has a couple of punches blocked by Jong.
Jong misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacMillan misses with a knee strike.
Jong scores with a shoulder strike.
Jong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jong tries a body shot but MacMillan blocks it.
Jong lands with a right to the head.
Jong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacMillan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jong.
Jong managing to block the knees to the body from MacMillan.
MacMillan tries to stall but Jong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short uppercut from MacMillan.
Jong misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jong blocks an uppercut.
MacMillan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jong is keeping busy.
Jong misses with a body punch.
Jong working aggressively here.
MacMillan lands a knee to the body.
Jong lands an elbow just above MacMillan 's eye.
Jong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacMillan.
A right hook to the body lands for Jong.
MacMillan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
MacMillan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jong.
Jong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt MacMillan or not.
MacMillan looks winded!
Jong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacMillan avoids it.
Jong scores with a shot to the side of MacMillan's head.
Jong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacMillan blocks it with crossed arms.
Jong misses with a knee strike.
Jong lands with a left to the head.
MacMillan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
MacMillan blocks the elbow strike.
Jong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jong connects with a nasty looking knee right to MacMillan's face.
MacMillan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacMillan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacMillan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from MacMillan.
MacMillan scores with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jong scores with a shoulder strike.
MacMillan trying to land knees to the body.
MacMillan landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jong misses with a knee to the head.
MacMillan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacMillan tries to land a knee to the head but Jong blocks with his arms.
MacMillan lands an elbow inside.
Jong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
MacMillan just leaning against Jong, taking a breather.
Jong tries to land knees in the clinch but MacMillan avoids the damage to the body.
Jong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MacMillan misses with an elbow over the top.
MacMillan takes a shot to the head.
Jong lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacMillan backwards.
MacMillan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jong.
Jong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jong trying to land knees to the body.
Jong lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacMillan backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jong gets through MacMillan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacMillan is defending well for now.
Jong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan landing knees to the body.
Jong misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, MacMillan throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Jong throws an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from MacMillan.
A short left from Jong.
MacMillan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MacMillan works on Jong's body with a couple of short punches.
MacMillan lands a knee to the body.
MacMillan stalling in the clinch but Jong improves position.
MacMillan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jong struggles to land a body shot inside as MacMillan controls his hands.
MacMillan lands with a short shot to the head.
MacMillan blocks an uppercut.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan digs a right hand underneath Jong's ribcage. Jong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
MacMillan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacMillan.
MacMillan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jong.
Jong misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacMillan lands with a left to the head.
Jong misses with some punches.
MacMillan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jong avoids it.
MacMillan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, MacMillan scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacMillan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Kim Jong has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacMillan managing to block the knees to the body from Jong.
Jong throws an elbow that misses.
MacMillan blocks an uppercut.
MacMillan tries to stall but Jong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
MacMillan slowing the pace effectively.
MacMillan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jong's face.
Jong lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacMillan backwards.
MacMillan gets through Jong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan crunches a lovely knee into Jong's ribcage.
Jong managing to block the knees to the body from MacMillan.
MacMillan avoiding damage as Jong throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from MacMillan.
MacMillan lands a body shot.
MacMillan lands an elbow that stopped Jong in his tracks for a moment.
MacMillan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from MacMillan.
MacMillan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
MacMillan is trying to maintain a safe position but Jong gets an underhook and turns MacMillan into the ropes.
Jong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacMillan scores a nice knee to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
MacMillan controlling the action here for a moment.
MacMillan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jong.
Jong tries to land knees in the clinch but MacMillan avoids the damage to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan managing to block the knees to the body from Jong.
MacMillan lands a body shot.
MacMillan avoiding damage.
MacMillan lands a damaging elbow.
Jong misses with a knee to the head.
MacMillan lands a shot to the body.
MacMillan misses with a knee to the head.
Jong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jong throws a knee to the head but misses.
MacMillan lands a nice knee to the body.
MacMillan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacMillan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacMillan lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacMillan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
MacMillan lands an elbow inside that Jong shrugs off.
MacMillan is looking to control Jong's arms but Jong gets an underhook and turns him. Now MacMillan has his back to the ropes.
MacMillan is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Jong has denied him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan cracks Jong with a nice body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on MacMillan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jong missing with knees to the body.
MacMillan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jong is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dallas MacMillan.
Jong misses with a head kick.
Jong clinches up with MacMillan and pushes him back against the ropes.
MacMillan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
MacMillan tries to land a knee to the head but Jong blocks with his arms.
MacMillan is looking to control Jong's arms but Jong gets an underhook and turns him. Now MacMillan has his back to the ropes.
Jong struggles to land a body shot inside as MacMillan controls his hands.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Jong.
MacMillan blocking some punches.
MacMillan stalling in the clinch but Jong improves position.
With the fighters up against the ropes, MacMillan throws an elbow but misses.
Jong tries to land knees in the clinch but MacMillan avoids the damage to the body.
MacMillan lands an elbow inside.
Jong takes a knee to the side of the body.
MacMillan throws a knee to the head but misses.
MacMillan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
MacMillan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
MacMillan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacMillan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jong looking to throw knees to the head but MacMillan is blocking nicely.
Jong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jong avoiding damage as MacMillan throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas MacMillan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A jab from MacMillan misses.
Jong has MacMillan up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jong prevents a body shot from MacMillan.
MacMillan lands a nice knee to the body.
Jong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacMillan trying to land knees to the body.
MacMillan connects with a knee to the head.
MacMillan blocks the elbow strike.
MacMillan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
A right hook to the body lands for MacMillan.
MacMillan trying to stall but Jong improves his position.
MacMillan takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Dallas MacMillan's cut even more.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jong misses with a punch on the inside.
Jong tries to land a knee to the head but MacMillan blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacMillan lands a knee to the body.
MacMillan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacMillan misses with a knee to the head.
MacMillan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacMillan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
MacMillan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jong avoids it.
Jong can't find room to land a body shot as MacMillan controls the action.
Jong throws a knee to the head but misses.
MacMillan misses with a knee strike.
Jong dodges an elbow strike from MacMillan.
Jong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
MacMillan misses with a knee strike.
MacMillan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jong misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacMillan lands an elbow inside that Jong shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
MacMillan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
MacMillan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Jong blocks a body shot from MacMillan.
Dallas MacMillan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
MacMillan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
MacMillan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jong as MacMillan tries to tie him up.
Jong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MacMillan tries to land knees in the clinch but Jong avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from MacMillan.
Jong managing to block the knees to the body from MacMillan.
Nice elbow from MacMillan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from MacMillan.
MacMillan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
MacMillan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Jong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacMillan avoids it.
Nice body punch from MacMillan - that landed with a thud.
MacMillan gets through Jong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacMillan tries a knee to the head but Jong blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacMillan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Jong managing to block the knees to the body from MacMillan.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jong avoiding damage as MacMillan throws knees to the body.
MacMillan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacMillan trying to stall but Jong improves his position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jong.
Jong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jong lands a shoulder strike.
MacMillan trying to stall but Jong improves his position.
Jong looking to throw knees to the head but MacMillan is blocking nicely.
MacMillan digs a right hand into Jong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jong's gas tank.
Jong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacMillan.
MacMillan wants to stall.
Jong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jong scores with a knee to the head.
Jong throws a punch but it's blocked by MacMillan.
MacMillan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Jong.
MacMillan lands a body punch.
MacMillan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jong avoids it.
MacMillan lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacMillan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
MacMillan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jong is keeping busy.
MacMillan prevents a body shot from Jong.
MacMillan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacMillan lands a left hand.
MacMillan crunches a lovely knee into Jong's ribcage.
MacMillan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacMillan looking to throw knees to the head but Jong is blocking nicely.
Jong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacMillan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
MacMillan tries to land knees in the clinch but Jong avoids the damage to the body.
MacMillan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
MacMillan managing to block the knees to the body from Jong.
MacMillan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for MacMillan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MacMillan tries a knee to the head but Jong blocks it.
MacMillan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jong tries a body shot but MacMillan blocks it.
Jong tries a knee to the head but MacMillan blocks it.
MacMillan missing with knees to the body.
Jong blocks the elbow strike.
MacMillan tries to work over Jong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jong tries a knee to the head but MacMillan blocks it.
MacMillan blocks an uppercut.
MacMillan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacMillan lands a damaging elbow.
Jong unloads a knee to the mid-section. MacMillan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
MacMillan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
MacMillan takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jong tries to land a knee to the head but MacMillan blocks with his arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short left from Jong.
Jong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacMillan.
MacMillan landing knees to the body.
Jong scores with a shoulder strike.
MacMillan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
MacMillan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacMillan looking to slow down the pace here.
Jong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jong trying to land knees to the body.
Jong tries to land a knee to the head but MacMillan blocks with his arms.
Jong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jong throws a punch but it's blocked by MacMillan.
MacMillan trying to stall but Jong improves his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jong blocks a body shot from MacMillan.
Jong takes an elbow to the forehead.
MacMillan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacMillan.
MacMillan is trying to maintain a safe position but Jong gets an underhook and turns MacMillan into the ropes.
MacMillan blocks a body shot from Jong.
Jong tries to land a knee to the head but MacMillan blocks with his arms.
MacMillan pushes Jong back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacMillan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jong takes an elbow to the forehead.
MacMillan lands a nice knee to the body.
Kim Jong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacMillan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
MacMillan trying to stall but Jong improves his position.
MacMillan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from MacMillan on the inside.
MacMillan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jong's face.
MacMillan is trying to maintain a safe position but Jong gets an underhook and turns MacMillan into the ropes.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan lands a good knee to the midsection. Jong won't want to take too many of those.
MacMillan lands with a light punch inside.
Jong misses with a knee to the head.
Jong takes a knee to the side of the body.
MacMillan landing knees to the body.
Jong throws an elbow that misses.
MacMillan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jong tries to land knees in the clinch but MacMillan avoids the damage to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jong scores with a shot to the side of MacMillan's head.
MacMillan landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacMillan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MacMillan blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jong takes a knee to the side of the body.
MacMillan works on Jong's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from MacMillan.
MacMillan lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dallas MacMillan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MacMillan 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Dallas MacMillan!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Dallas MacMillan!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Dallas MacMillan!
Dallas MacMillan wins by unanimous decision!
Dallas MacMillan is the new super heavyweight champion!
Dallas MacMillan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fury Nutrition Inc., into his post fight interview.
Kim Jong was interviewed post fight and said 'Would you be so kind to give me a rematch?'.
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