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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Landon Kaplan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Tharis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaplan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Of Wolf And Man by Metallica. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tharis's choice of entrance music: Burning down the house. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Landon Kaplan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Tharis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tharis is looking to clinch but Kaplan is avoiding it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tharis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaplan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kaplan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Tharis.
Kaplan stalling.
Kaplan breaks the clinch.
Kaplan connects with the punch.
Kaplan throws a hook but Tharis blocks it.
Kaplan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jon Tharis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tharis moves in looking to clinch but Kaplan pushes him off.
Kaplan lands a nice shot to the body.
Tharis slips a straight right by Kaplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tharis takes the fight into the clinch.
Tharis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tharis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kaplan avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaplan.
Kaplan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaplan trying to land knees to the body.
Kaplan lands a shot to the body.
Tharis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaplan.
Tharis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tharis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kaplan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tharis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tharis misses with some punches.
Tharis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kaplan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kaplan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tharis lands a good knee to the midsection. Kaplan won't want to take too many of those.
Kaplan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kaplan missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tharis blocking some punches.
Tharis misses with an elbow strike.
Tharis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kaplan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tharis.
Kaplan lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaplan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kaplan lands a hook that snaps the head of Tharis backwards.
Kaplan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tharis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kaplan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tharis stalling against the cage.
Kaplan tries for a takedown but Tharis manages to get underhooks.
Kaplan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tharis backwards.
Tharis trying to stall but Kaplan improves his position.
Tharis dodges an elbow strike from Kaplan.
Kaplan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaplan.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tharis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kaplan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Landon Kaplan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Tharis.
Nice elbow from Kaplan.
Kaplan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaplan takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Landon Kaplan has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaplan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tharis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kaplan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kaplan digs a right hand into Tharis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tharis's gas tank.
Tharis trying to land knees to the body.
Kaplan dodges an elbow strike from Tharis.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kaplan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tharis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kaplan's face.
Kaplan working aggressively here.
Tharis takes a shot to the head.
Kaplan takes an elbow to the temple.
Kaplan tries a body shot but Tharis blocks it.
Tharis blocks an uppercut.
Tharis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kaplan is breathing heavily.
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!
Kaplan wants a takedown.
Kaplan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tharis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kaplan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kaplan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaplan wants to break free but Tharis has control.
Tharis blocks an uppercut.
Tharis missing with knees to the body.
Tharis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kaplan.
Tharis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kaplan avoids it.
Tharis tries to land knees in the clinch but Kaplan avoids the damage to the body.
Kaplan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tharis lands an elbow inside.
Tharis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaplan.
Kaplan wants to take the fight to the mat but Tharis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kaplan manages to break the clinch.
Tharis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tharis wants to clinch up but Kaplan keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tharis scores with a leg kick.
Kaplan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tharis fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Landon Kaplan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Landon Kaplan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A head kick misses from Tharis.
Kaplan stuns Tharis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Tharis.
Tharis tries to move into range but Kaplan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tharis has Kaplan up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaplan.
Kaplan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kaplan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tharis tries a knee to the head but Kaplan blocks it.
Kaplan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tharis prevents it.
Tharis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tharis throws an elbow but it misses.
Kaplan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kaplan throws an overhand right that lands on Tharis's shoulder, as Tharis tries to avoid the shot.
Tharis tries to clinch but Kaplan moves away
and Kaplan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaplan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaplan looks to land a right hand but Tharis moved out of range.
Kaplan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tharis throws a leg kick but Kaplan checks it.
Tharis is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaplan. Tharis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tharis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tharis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaplan.
Tharis throws a head kick that half lands.
Kaplan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kaplan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tharis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tharis closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tharis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kaplan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tharis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kaplan tries a body shot but Tharis blocks it.
Tharis misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tharis.
Kaplan misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaplan tries a body shot but Tharis blocks it.
Kaplan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tharis lands a knee to the head.
Kaplan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tharis taking a breather.
Kaplan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tharis misses with a knee strike.
Kaplan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Kaplan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Kaplan.
Tharis is breathing heavily.
A short left from Kaplan.
Tharis avoids a wild elbow strike from Kaplan.
Kaplan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaplan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thariss head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaplan.
Kaplan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tharis tries to land knees in the clinch but Kaplan avoids the damage to the body.
Tharis prevents a body shot from Kaplan.
Kaplan has a couple of punches blocked by Tharis.
Kaplan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tharis.
Kaplan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tharis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kaplan counters with a straight right hand.
Kaplan blocks a head kick by Tharis.
Kaplan works the jab nicely.
Kaplan lands a jab to Tharis's midsection.
Tharis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kaplan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tharis somewhat.
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!
Kaplan swings for the body but Tharis moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaplan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kaplan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tharis on the side of the head.
A big right from Kaplan misses.
Kaplan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tharis is looking to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kaplan.
Tharis closes the distance but Kaplan moves to the side
and Kaplan counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaplan circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Tharis.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tharis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tharis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kaplan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tharis thinking.
Tharis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tharis moves to clinch but Kaplan breaks away
and Kaplan counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Kaplan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Landon Kaplan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tharis is looking to clinch.
Tharis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaplan missing with a left hand there. Tharis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tharis tries to clinch but Kaplan moves out of range.
Landon Kaplan is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaplan throws a hook to the side of Tharis's head but Tharis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tharis tries to clinch but Kaplan moves away
and Kaplan counters with a nice body shot.
Tharis is looking to clinch but Kaplan is avoiding it.
Tharis wants to clinch but Kaplan slips to the side
enabling Kaplan to counter with a crisp jab.
Tharis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kaplan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tharis can't do much from the bottom here.
Kaplan controlling the position from side mount.
Kaplan lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tharis taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kaplan working away.
Kaplan cracks Tharis with a big elbow.
Tharis can't do much from the bottom here.
Kaplan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tharis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tharis struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Kaplan crashes against the mat.
Tharis can't do much from the bottom here.
Landon Kaplan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaplan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tharis's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tharis is not content to let Kaplan control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaplan controls the position from side control.
Tharis is looking for a sweep.
Tharis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tharis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaplan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Landon Kaplan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kaplan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kaplan misses with a wild body shot.
Kaplan throws an overhand right that lands on Tharis's shoulder, as Tharis tries to avoid the shot.
Kaplan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tharis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kaplan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Landon Kaplan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tharis takes one to the side of the head.
Kaplan throws a looping overhand right but Tharis ducks down to avoid it.
Tharis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tharis tries to clinch but Kaplan is having none of it.
Tharis throws a sloppy head kick and Kaplan moves out of range easily.
Jon Tharis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tharis wants to clinch but Kaplan slips to the side
and Kaplan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaplan just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaplan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tharis darts in trying to clinch
and Kaplan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tharis wants to clinch up but Kaplan keeps it at a distance.
Tharis tries to clinch up
letting Kaplan counter with a right hand.
Tharis wants to clinch
and Kaplan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tharis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaplan lands a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Kaplan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kaplan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Kaplan!
Landon Kaplan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!, into his post fight interview.
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