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BFT-144 - Schooner or Later 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fudo Hokoyashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Jewtuszko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jewtuszko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sobota-Z Buta Wjeżdzam (Instrumental). Maciej Jewtuszko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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158 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fudo Hokoyashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Maciej Jewtuszko!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hokoyashi lands a head kick!
Jewtuszko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hokoyashi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hokoyashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hokoyashi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jewtuszko misses with a looping right.
Hokoyashi throws a head kick but Jewtuszko moves out of range.
Hokoyashi throws a head kick that misses.
Jewtuszko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hokoyashi's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hokoyashi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jewtuszko is fending him off so far but Hokoyashi persists. Nope, Jewtuszko circles away and we're back to standing.
Jewtuszko misses with a hook
and Hokoyashi counters by clinching up.
Hokoyashi tries to land knees in the clinch but Jewtuszko avoids the damage to the body.
Jewtuszko blocks an elbow strike.
Jewtuszko pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jewtuszko is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jewtuszko breaks the clinch.
Jewtuszko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jewtuszko lands a jab to the nose.
Jewtuszko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hokoyashi is rocked!
Hokoyashi wants to clinch.
Fudo Hokoyashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hokoyashi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jewtuszko as he avoids it easily.
Jewtuszko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hokoyashi in his tracks.
Jewtuszko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maciej Jewtuszko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hokoyashi feints and then cracks Jewtuszko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jewtuszko down.
Jewtuszko cracks Hokoyashi with an open hand slap.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hokoyashi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fudo Hokoyashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jewtuszko cracks Hokoyashi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jewtuszko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hokoyashi throws a sloppy head kick and Jewtuszko moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko throws a sloppy head kick and Hokoyashi moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Hokoyashi.
Hokoyashi scores with a head kick.
Jewtuszko throws a hook but Hokoyashi blocks it.
Jewtuszko cracks Hokoyashi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hokoyashi throws a sloppy head kick and Jewtuszko moves out of range easily.
Hokoyashi tries to close the distance and clinch but Jewtuszko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hokoyashi blocks a head kick by Jewtuszko.
Hokoyashi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jewtuszko defends it nicely.
Jewtuszko connects with a right hand. Hokoyashi shakes it off.
Jewtuszko blocks a head kick by Hokoyashi.
Hokoyashi throws the kick towards the body but Jewtuszko avoids it.
Hokoyashi takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid body kick from Hokoyashi.
Hokoyashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hokoyashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick from Hokoyashi lands but Jewtuszko takes it in his stride.
Hokoyashi tries to clinch there but Jewtuszko circles away.
Jewtuszko swats away the attempt to clinch by Hokoyashi.
Jewtuszko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jewtuszko misses with a lunging right hand
and Hokoyashi counters with a head kick.
Hokoyashi dives in and grabs Jewtuszko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jewtuszko pushes down on Hokoyashi's head and hops out.
Jewtuszko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hokoyashi counters with a head kick. That will keep Jewtuszko thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hokoyashi tries to clinch there but Jewtuszko circles away.
Jewtuszko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hokoyashi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jewtuszko is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hokoyashi tries to score with a low kick but Jewtuszko moves his leg out of the way.
Hokoyashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hokoyashi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jewtuszko swivels and escapes.
Hokoyashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hokoyashi blocks a head kick by Jewtuszko.
Hokoyashi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jewtuszko counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hokoyashi closes the distance and clinches.
Hokoyashi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hokoyashi gets through Jewtuszko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jewtuszko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hokoyashi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hokoyashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jewtuszkos head.
Jewtuszko tries to break the clinch but Hokoyashi is controlling the position.
Hokoyashi jumps guard but Jewtuszko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
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 Fudo Hokoyashi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jewtuszko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hokoyashi counters with a leg kick.
Fudo Hokoyashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hokoyashi slips under a jab from Jewtuszko.
Hokoyashi tries to clinch but Jewtuszko moves away
and Jewtuszko counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jewtuszko misses with a hook
and Hokoyashi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jewtuszko is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hokoyashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hokoyashi lands a high kick!
Hokoyashi tries to clinch but Jewtuszko is having none of it.
Jewtuszko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hokoyashi lands a high kick!
Jewtuszko is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jewtuszko scores with a shot to the body.
Jewtuszko is still on wobbly legs! Can Hokoyashi finish him?
Hokoyashi wants to clinch up but Jewtuszko keeps it at a distance.
Hokoyashi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jewtuszko seems to have recovered his senses.
Jewtuszko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hokoyashi.
Hokoyashi is looking to clinch but Jewtuszko is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jewtuszko throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Jewtuszko.
Jewtuszko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jewtuszko is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Hokoyashi.
Jewtuszko 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.
Hokoyashi fails to land the takedown.
Jewtuszko missing with a left hand there. Hokoyashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hokoyashi walks into a stiff left hand from Jewtuszko.
Hokoyashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jewtuszko tries a head kick but it misses.
Hokoyashi tries to clinch but Jewtuszko moves out of range.
Hokoyashi shoots for a double leg takedown but Jewtuszko sprawls well. He's pushed Hokoyashi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fudo Hokoyashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hokoyashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jewtuszko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hokoyashi tries to clinch there but Jewtuszko circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hokoyashi tries to clinch but Jewtuszko moves out of range.
Hokoyashi wants to clinch.
Fudo Hokoyashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Jewtuszko stuffs the takedown.
Jewtuszko throws a lazy uppercut
and Hokoyashi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jewtuszko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jewtuszko stuffs the takedown.
Hokoyashi defending well as Jewtuszko loads up on a big left hand.
Hokoyashi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jewtuszko defends it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hokoyashi avoids the head kick by Jewtuszko.
Jewtuszko lands with a kick to the temple. Hokoyashi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jewtuszko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko blocks a head kick by Hokoyashi.
Hokoyashi thows a body kick. Jewtuszko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jewtuszko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jewtuszko missing with a left hand there. Hokoyashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hokoyashi wants to clinch.
Jewtuszko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hokoyashi throws a head kick that Jewtuszko semi-blocks.
Hokoyashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hokoyashi moves into range and clinches up with Jewtuszko.
Jewtuszko breaks from the clinch.
Hokoyashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hokoyashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hokoyashi misses with a head kick.
Hokoyashi moves into range and clinches up with Jewtuszko.
Hokoyashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jewtuszko backwards.
Hokoyashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Jewtuszko backwards.
Hokoyashi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jewtuszko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hokoyashi tries to land knees in the clinch but Jewtuszko avoids the damage to the body.
Jewtuszko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hokoyashi tries to land a knee to the head but Jewtuszko blocks with his arms.
Hokoyashi jumps guard but Jewtuszko stands there with Hokoyashi around his waist. Hokoyashi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hokoyashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jewtuszko blocking some punches.
Hokoyashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hokoyashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hokoyashi is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fudo Hokoyashi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hokoyashi throws a head kick but Jewtuszko moves out of range.
Hokoyashi avoids the body shot from Jewtuszko.
Jewtuszko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hokoyashi counters with an outside leg kick.
Hokoyashi blocks a head kick by Jewtuszko.
Jewtuszko throws a poor cross that misses
and Hokoyashi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jewtuszko really felt that one!
A head kick misses from Jewtuszko.
Hokoyashi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jewtuszko sprawls well. Jewtuszko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hokoyashi gets slowly back to his feet.
Hokoyashi has a takedown stuffed.
Jewtuszko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hokoyashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jewtuszko throws an off balance right hand
and Hokoyashi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jewtuszko's knee momentarily.
Jewtuszko throws a jab but it's blocked by Hokoyashi.
Jewtuszko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hokoyashi tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hokoyashi wants to clinch up but Jewtuszko keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hokoyashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Jewtuszko.
Jewtuszko throws a big shot that misses.
Jewtuszko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jewtuszko misses with a body shot.
Hokoyashi tries to clinch but Jewtuszko is having none of it.
Jewtuszko throws a hook to the side of Hokoyashi's head but Hokoyashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jewtuszko misses with an uppercut
and Hokoyashi counters with a big head kick but Jewtuszko shrugs it off.
Hokoyashi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jewtuszko lands a jab to Hokoyashi's midsection.
Hokoyashi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hokoyashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hokoyashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hokoyashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Jewtuszko throws a hook to the side of Hokoyashi's head but Hokoyashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hokoyashi shoots in for a double leg but Jewtuszko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fudo Hokoyashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jewtuszko throws an off balance right hand
and Hokoyashi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jewtuszko's knee momentarily.
Nice body kick from Hokoyashi.
Maciej Jewtuszko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hokoyashi has a takedown stuffed.
Hokoyashi throws a head kick that misses.
Hokoyashi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jewtuszko defends it nicely.
Hokoyashi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hokoyashi shoots in and drives through. Jewtuszko sprawls well.
Jewtuszko throws a poor cross that misses
and Hokoyashi counters with a thumping low kick.
Jewtuszko looks to land a body kick but Hokoyashi moved away.
Hokoyashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jewtuszko.
Hokoyashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jewtuszko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hokoyashi.
Jewtuszko keeps the fight on the outside.
Jewtuszko throws a big shot that misses.
Hokoyashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hokoyashi wants to clinch.
Hokoyashi throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko lands with a kick to the temple. Hokoyashi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hokoyashi has Jewtuszko up against the cage in a clinch.
Jewtuszko wants to get back to striking at distance but Hokoyashi won't allow it.
Jewtuszko is trying to trip Hokoyashi. He has hold of a leg but Hokoyashi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jewtuszko persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jewtuszko wants to stand but Hokoyashi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hokoyashi controls Jewtuszko momentarily but Jewtuszko frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hokoyashi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fudo Hokoyashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hokoyashi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fudo Hokoyashi!
A relieved looking Fudo Hokoyashi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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260 lbs
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265 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Johnson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigo Nogueira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Johnson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Rodrigo Nogueira changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Rodrigo Nogueira passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Johnson!
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rodrigo Nogueira landing strikes from the mount.
It looks like Joe Johnson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigo Nogueira with the ground and pound from mount.
That has opened up Joe Johnson's cut even more.
Johnson srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
The referee is taking a good look at Johnson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Rodrigo Nogueira!
Johnson is rocked!
The cut above Joe Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joe Johnson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Forrester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kennedy comes to the cage accompanied by Killing in the name of - Rage against the Machine!. Forrester is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Rooster by Alice and Chains. 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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225 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathaniel Forrester!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kennedy.
Sloppy strikes from Kennedy. Those never looked like landing.
Forrester throws a combination that misses
and Kennedy counters with a solid body kick.
Forrester takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Forrester swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kennedy misses with a series of wild punches.
Kennedy scores with a nice strike.
Forrester throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennedy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Forrester moves forwards but Kennedy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Forrester rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kennedy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Forrester pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kennedy scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kennedy.
Forrester swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kennedy scores with a nice right hand.
Forrester takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Forrester sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A punch combination from Forrester misses.
Kennedy takes a swing at Forrester's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forrester walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kennedy connects with an inside leg kick.
Forrester throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Forrester looks gassed!
Forrester walks into a straight right hand from Kennedy.
Forrester throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kennedy.
Nathaniel Forrester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy drives through and clinches with Forrester against the cage.
Forrester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kennedy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Forrester looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kennedy misses with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Kennedy.
Forrester lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Forrester is trying to stall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forrester avoids the elbow strike from Kennedy, against the cage.
Forrester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kennedy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Forrester wants to get back to striking at distance but Kennedy won't allow it.
Kennedy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forrester takes an elbow to the temple.
Forrester avoids a wild elbow strike from Kennedy.
Kennedy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kennedy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Nathaniel Forrester has been cut.
Kennedy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Forrester backwards.
Kennedy lands a damaging elbow.
Forrester wants to break free but Kennedy has control.
Forrester has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kennedy.
Forrester struggles to land a body shot inside as Kennedy controls his hands.
Kennedy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Forrester is trying to push Kennedy away but Kennedy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Forrester is trying to break the clinch but Kennedy has him pressed against the cage.
Kennedy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Forrester backwards.
Kennedy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Forrester tries to land knees in the clinch but Kennedy avoids the damage to the body.
Kennedy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kennedy lands an elbow inside that Forrester shrugs off.
Kennedy lands an elbow inside.
Kennedy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy tries to land knees in the clinch but Forrester avoids the damage to the body.
Kennedy works on Forrester's body with a couple of short punches.
Kennedy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kennedy lands an elbow inside that Forrester shrugs off.
Kennedy lands a hook that snaps the head of Forrester backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kennedy.
Kennedy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kennedy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Forrester's defenses.
Kennedy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Forrester backwards.
Forrester blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kennedy lands an elbow just above Forrester 's eye.
Forrester is looking to break free of the clinch but Kennedy has double underhooks.
Kennedy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Forrester's defenses.
Kennedy lands an elbow just above Forrester 's eye.
Kennedy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kennedy lands with a short shot to the head.
Kennedy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Forrester is defending well for now.
Kennedy scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy lands an elbow that stopped Forrester in his tracks for a moment.
Forrester is rocked!
Forrester takes a knee to the side of the body.
Forrester takes an elbow to the temple.
Kennedy lands an elbow just above Forrester 's eye.
Forrester is still on wobbly legs! Can Kennedy finish him?
Forrester takes an elbow to the temple.
Kennedy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Forrester is pressed against the cage. Kennedy pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Forrester! Two more big strikes from Kennedy and Forrester crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Kennedy!
John Kennedy made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'm here to win. Much love to my adversary.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Double Rainbow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Madara Uchiha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rainbow comes to the cage accompanied by Double Rainbow All the Way!!. Madara Uchiha told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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25
145 lbs
8 - 11 - 0 |
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28
160 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Double Rainbow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Madara Uchiha!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uchiha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rainbow shoots for a double leg takedown but Uchiha sprawls well. He's pushed Rainbow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Uchiha throws a body kick that misses.
Uchiha loads up on a big right hand but Rainbow slips the punch.
Uchiha connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick from Uchiha lands but Rainbow takes it in his stride.
Rainbow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Uchiha is fending him off so far but Rainbow persists. Nope, Uchiha circles away and we're back to standing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Uchiha.
Uchiha scores with a push kick.
Rainbow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uchiha circles away quickly and effectively.
Rainbow cracks a nice hook into Uchiha's ribs.
Uchiha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uchiha is looking to land body kicks.
Rainbow shoots in for a double leg but Uchiha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Double Rainbow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rainbow getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slapping body kick lands there for Uchiha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uchiha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Uchiha throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Uchiha cracks Rainbow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Uchiha throws a head kick but Rainbow moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Uchiha.
Uchiha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rainbow misses with a straight right.
A cross from Uchiha lands.
Uchiha bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rainbow shoots in for a double leg but Uchiha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rainbow misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Uchiha throws a hook to the side of Rainbow's head but Rainbow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uchiha tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Uchiha finds it's target.
Rainbow staying out of range there.
Uchiha is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rainbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rainbow connects with the punch.
Uchiha misses with an uppercut
and Rainbow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rainbow shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rainbow prevents Uchiha from improving his position.
Rainbow is trying to work for a kimura but Uchiha is defending well.
Uchiha actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rainbow seems to be working for a kimura but Uchiha defends the submission attempt.
Rainbow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Uchiha tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rainbow has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Uchiha is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rainbow goes for an armbar but Uchiha turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Uchiha.
Uchiha stopping the sweep attempt from Rainbow.
Rainbow is looking for a triangle but Uchiha pushes his legs off easily.
Uchiha must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rainbow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uchiha is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rainbow has a closed guard, preventing Uchiha from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rainbow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Madara Uchiha will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rainbow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Uchiha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rainbow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Uchiha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Uchiha dodges the punch combination from Rainbow.
Rainbow looking to score a takedown here. Uchiha is defending well but Rainbow drives through and ends up in Uchiha's guard.
Uchiha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rainbow is controlling him.
Rainbow is pushing down on Uchiha's leg trying to pass to half guard. Uchiha is fighting to maintain full guard but Rainbow has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rainbow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Uchiha defends it well.
Uchiha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rainbow pulls his head out easily.
Rainbow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rainbow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Uchiha doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rainbow.
Double Rainbow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rainbow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Uchiha doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rainbow.
Uchiha throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Uchiha pushes Rainbow off looking to stand but Rainbow dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rainbow is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Uchiha is just riding it out for now. Rainbow eventually gives up the hold.
Uchiha wants to improve his position but Rainbow is controlling well.
Uchiha is defending against the submission attempts here by Rainbow.
Rainbow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Uchiha has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rainbow is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uchiha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Uchiha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rainbow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uchiha is keeping the position for now.
Rainbow passes Uchiha's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Uchiha wants to get back to his feet.
Rainbow is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rainbow seems to be working for a kimura but Uchiha defends the submission attempt.
Uchiha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Uchiha.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rainbow here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Uchiha is looking for a triangle but Rainbow pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rainbow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uchiha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rainbow is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Double Rainbow dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Uchiha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rainbow has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Uchiha.
Uchiha defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rainbow.
Uchiha pushes Rainbow away with a front kick.
Rainbow scores with a nice strike.
Rainbow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Uchiha pinned against the cage. Uchiha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Uchiha scores with a spinning back kick!
Uchiha thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rainbow if he has to take too many more of those.
Madara Uchiha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uchiha scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rainbow in his tracks.
Uchiha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rainbow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Uchiha counters with a big head kick but Rainbow shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rainbow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A cross from Uchiha lands.
Uchiha thows a body kick. Rainbow tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Uchiha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rainbow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rainbow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uchiha misses with a double jab.
Rainbow closes the distance and clinches up with Uchiha, looking for a takedown. Rainbow pushes Uchiha against the cage but Uchiha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Double Rainbow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rainbow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Uchiha connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rainbow avoids the head kick by Uchiha.
Uchiha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rainbow's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uchiha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Uchiha.
Rainbow will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uchiha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Madara Uchiha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uchiha connects with a high kick.
Rainbow is rocked!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Uchiha! Rainbow is out on his feet! Uchiha rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Rainbow is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Rainbow is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Madara Uchiha!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yama Lakes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimura comes to the cage accompanied by can't be touched. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
270 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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26
250 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yama Lakes!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lakes tries a head kick but it misses.
Kimura gets the takedown into side control.
Lakes sneaks out the side door and pushes Kimura away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lakes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kimura.
Lakes tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Kimura. Those never looked like landing.
Lakes misses with a wild combination.
Kimura throws a right and a left that Lakes avoids nicely.
Kimura throws a one two combo.
Kimura misses with the combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kimura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lakes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Kimura. Those never looked like landing.
Kimura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Lakes.
Lakes just misses with a punch to the body.
Kimura displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kimura manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lakes on his heels. He'll look to pass Lakes's guard now, I'm sure.
Lakes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kimura is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Lakes is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lakes scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lakes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kimura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lakes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Kimura does no damage.
Kimura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kimura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lakes is defending against the submission attempts here by Kimura.
Kimura 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.
Lakes is trying to stand up here but Kimura is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lakes defends it well.
Lakes wants to get back to his feet.
Kimura in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lakes tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Kimura!
A victorious Joe Kimura thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Numa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakuraba's entrance music is Lose yourself. A fine choice. Numa has chosen Ladies and Gentlemen as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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21
201 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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28
188 lbs
13 - 14 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kazushi Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keiji Numa!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Numa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sakuraba is out of range.
Numa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sakuraba counters with a thumping low kick.
Numa moves away from the strike by Sakuraba.
Numa throws a leg kick but Sakuraba checks it.
Sakuraba scores with a kick to the body.
Numa misses with a leg kick.
Sakuraba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sakuraba lands with a right hand.
Numa misses with a two punch combination.
Sakuraba throws out a leg kick but Numa moves out of range and Sakuraba only half commits.
Sakuraba throws a body kick that misses.
Sakuraba misses with a few strikes there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sakuraba.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakuraba throws a combination that misses
and Numa counters with a head kick. That will keep Sakuraba thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Numa misses with a low kick.
Numa connects with a single shot there.
Numa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Numa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba lands a jab to the head.
Numa throws a leg kick but Sakuraba sees it coming and moves out of range.
Numa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakuraba.
Numa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Numa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Numa is rocked!
Numa drops his hands momentarily. Sakuraba doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Numa staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Numa doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kazushi Sakuraba!
Kazushi Sakuraba took some time post fight to say the following; 'It's just a fight, right? I'm glad I won, now get out of my way. I need a drink and to see some friends. Love my fans!!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jan Den Knieschijf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Lucas Rodriguez was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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20
180 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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26
199 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jan Den Knieschijf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lucas Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Den Knieschijf moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes.
Den Knieschijf is looking to clinch but Rodriguez is avoiding it.
Den Knieschijf finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Den Knieschijf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Den Knieschijf is looking to clinch.
Den Knieschijf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodriguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodriguez throws a body kick that misses.
Rodriguez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Den Knieschijf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodriguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Den Knieschijf.
Rodriguez lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Den Knieschijf. Rodriguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Den Knieschijf scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Den Knieschijf closes the distance and clinches.
Den Knieschijf lands a damaging elbow.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Den Knieschijf trying to land knees to the body.
Rodriguez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Den Knieschijf creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rodriguez's defenses.
Den Knieschijf lands an elbow inside that Rodriguez shrugs off.
Den Knieschijf lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Den Knieschijf misses with a body punch.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rodriguez avoids a wild elbow strike from Den Knieschijf.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf trying to land knees to the body.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch but Den Knieschijf keeps him there for the moment.
Den Knieschijf creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rodriguez's defenses.
Den Knieschijf scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Den Knieschijf holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodriguez drops back down to his feet.
Den Knieschijf 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!
Den Knieschijf trying to land knees to the body.
Den Knieschijf tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Den Knieschijf with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Den Knieschijf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodriguez avoids it.
Den Knieschijf creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rodriguez's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Den Knieschijf.
Rodriguez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Den Knieschijf lands an elbow that stopped Rodriguez in his tracks for a moment.
Den Knieschijf crunches a lovely knee into Rodriguez's ribcage.
Rodriguez dodges an elbow strike from Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Den Knieschijf lands a knee to the body.
Rodriguez looks gassed!
Den Knieschijf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Den Knieschijf lands a knee to the body.
Rodriguez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rodriguez blocks an elbow strike.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Den Knieschijf lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Den Knieschijf.
Rodriguez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Den Knieschijf gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Den Knieschijf trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rodriguez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Den Knieschijf walks away with a smile on his face. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jan Den Knieschijf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Rodriguez.
Den Knieschijf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
Den Knieschijf connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodriguez's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Den Knieschijf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Rodriguez misses.
Den Knieschijf throws a shot to the body.
Rodriguez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rodriguez lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodriguez tries a low kick but Den Knieschijf avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Den Knieschijf moves in looking to clinch but Rodriguez pushes him off.
A clash of legs there as Rodriguez blocks the low kick.
Den Knieschijf misses with a two punch combination.
Den Knieschijf tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Den Knieschijf dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Den Knieschijf scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rodriguez swats away the attempt to clinch by Den Knieschijf.
Rodriguez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Jan Den Knieschijf has been cut.
Den Knieschijf gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rodriguez avoids a wild elbow strike from Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf missing with knees to the body.
Den Knieschijf tries to land a knee to the head but Rodriguez blocks with his arms.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Den Knieschijf trying to land knees to the body.
Den Knieschijf landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Den Knieschijf looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Den Knieschijf just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rodriguez's brow.
Den Knieschijf misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rodriguez blocks an elbow strike.
Den Knieschijf trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Den Knieschijf just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rodriguez's brow.
Den Knieschijf tries to land a knee to the head but Rodriguez blocks with his arms.
Den Knieschijf tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Den Knieschijf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodriguez.
Den Knieschijf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf misses with a body punch.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Den Knieschijf prevents it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodriguez is working for takedown but Den Knieschijf is calmly controlling the position for now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Den Knieschijf.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf lands a good knee to the midsection. Rodriguez won't want to take too many of those.
With the fighters up against the cage, Den Knieschijf throws an elbow but misses.
Den Knieschijf tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Den Knieschijf trying to land knees to the body.
Den Knieschijf lands a good knee to the midsection. Rodriguez won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Den Knieschijf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodriguez avoids it.
Rodriguez trying to stall but Den Knieschijf improves his position.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Den Knieschijf throws knees to the body.
Jan Den Knieschijf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Den Knieschijf using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rodriguez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Den Knieschijf trying to land knees to the body.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Den Knieschijf throws knees to the body.
Den Knieschijf tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Rodriguez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Den Knieschijf is trying to keep an underhook but Rodriguez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Den Knieschijf holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Den Knieschijf avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Den Knieschijf avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rodriguez prevents Den Knieschijf from improving his position.
Den Knieschijf on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Den Knieschijf tries to roll over but Rodriguez keeps him under control.
Rodriguez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Den Knieschijf is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodriguez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodriguez's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Den Knieschijf dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jan Den Knieschijf's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Den Knieschijf goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rodriguez misses with a low kick.
Donk. Rodriguez catches Den Knieschijf right on the button with a cross.
Rodriguez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rodriguez scores with a decent looking hook.
Den Knieschijf avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Den Knieschijf catches Rodriguez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Den Knieschijf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodriguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Den Knieschijf is looking to clinch but Rodriguez is avoiding it.
Den Knieschijf connects with a solid leg kick.
Rodriguez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Den Knieschijf.
Rodriguez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Rodriguez gets tackled into the cage by Den Knieschijf. Den Knieschijf maintains the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Den Knieschijf trying to land knees to the body.
Den Knieschijf landing knees to the body.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Den Knieschijf looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Den Knieschijf.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Den Knieschijf lands an elbow inside that Rodriguez shrugs off.
Den Knieschijf unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Den Knieschijf with a knee to the head.
Den Knieschijf lands a damaging elbow.
Rodriguez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Den Knieschijf creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rodriguez's defenses.
Den Knieschijf lands an elbow just above Rodriguez 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rodriguez takes an elbow to the temple.
Den Knieschijf tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rodriguez blocks the elbow strike.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Den Knieschijf throws knees to the body.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Den Knieschijf landing knees to the body.
Den Knieschijf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Den Knieschijf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodriguez.
Den Knieschijf tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rodriguez looking for a takedown.
Den Knieschijf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Den Knieschijf trying to land knees to the body.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rodriguez blocks an elbow strike from Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf crunches a lovely knee into Rodriguez's ribcage.
Den Knieschijf utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Den Knieschijf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Den Knieschijf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodriguez.
A head punch on the inside from Den Knieschijf fails to land.
Rodriguez blocks an elbow strike from Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodriguez.
Den Knieschijf can't find room to land a body shot as Rodriguez controls the action.
Lucas Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Den Knieschijf after a bit of a struggle.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Den Knieschijf lands a nice elbow.
Knees to the body from Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf missing with knees to the body.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Den Knieschijf missing with knees to the body.
Den Knieschijf struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodriguez controls his hands.
Jan Den Knieschijf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Den Knieschijf landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Den Knieschijf trying to land knees to the body.
Den Knieschijf throws an elbow but it misses.
Rodriguez trying to stall but Den Knieschijf improves his position.
Den Knieschijf throws an elbow but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Den Knieschijf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Den Knieschijf, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Den Knieschijf!
A victorious Jan Den Knieschijf thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hagen Germanicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dingo Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Germanicus comes to the cage accompanied by Now We Are Free. On his way into the cage it seems that Hagen Germanicus has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hagen Germanicus seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hagen Germanicus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dingo Monster!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Germanicus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Monster.
Monster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Germanicus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Germanicus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Monster takes a step back to recover.
Monster blocks a head kick by Germanicus.
Monster throws a sloppy head kick and Germanicus moves out of range easily.
Germanicus moves into the clinch successfully.
Germanicus breaks from the clinch.
Germanicus throws a head kick that misses.
Germanicus cracks Monster with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Dingo Monster has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Germanicus.
A combination from Monster does no damage.
Monster throws out a powerful jab.
Monster moves away from the strike by Germanicus.
A telegraphed right hand from Monster misses the target.
Germanicus is looking to land body kicks.
Germanicus is looking to land body kicks.
A leg kick checked by Germanicus.
Monster throws a front kick that sends Germanicus stumbling back into the cage.
Germanicus clinches up with Monster and pushes him back against the cage.
Germanicus swings wildly with an uppercut but Monster uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monster tries to break the clinch but Germanicus is controlling the position.
Germanicus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Monster is trying to break the clinch but Germanicus is controlling him.
Germanicus misses with a punch on the inside.
Monster is trying to push Germanicus away but Germanicus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Still in the clinch, Monster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Monster is trying to break the clinch but Germanicus has him pressed against the cage.
Germanicus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Germanicus misses with a punch on the inside.
Germanicus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Monster has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Monster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Germanicus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Germanicus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Monster tries to bum rush Germanicus with a series of wild strikes but Germanicus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monster slips a jab from Germanicus.
Germanicus misses with a body kick.
Monster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Germanicus moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus misses with a body shot.
Monster lands a glancing blow to the side of Germanicus's head.
It looks like Hagen Germanicus has been cut.
Germanicus thumps Monster with a low kick.
Germanicus looks for the body kick but Monster saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Germanicus. Those never looked like landing.
Germanicus clinches with his opponent.
Monster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monster throws a big shot that misses.
Germanicus throws a looping overhand right but Monster ducks down to avoid it.
Germanicus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Monster finds it's way round the side to connect with Germanicus's head.
Germanicus throws a lazy body kick
and Monster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hagen Germanicus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Germanicus tries to score with a low kick but Monster moves his leg out of the way.
Germanicus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monster throws the left hand but Germanicus avoids the punch easily.
Germanicus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Monster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Germanicus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monster can pounce on him.
Monster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Germanicus is breathing heavily.
Germanicus misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monster scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A left lands for Monster.
Monster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monster misses with a body shot.
Germanicus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monster.
Germanicus throws a jab but it's blocked by Monster.
Germanicus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monster misses with a wild body shot.
Germanicus throws a body kick that misses.
Monster connects with a looping right hand.
Germanicus misses with a wild body shot.
Monster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Germanicus was well out of range. Poor timing from Monster.
Germanicus cracks a nice hook into Monster's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monster. Germanicus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Germanicus keeps Monster at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Germanicus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Monster tries to break free but Germanicus pushes him back against the cage.
Germanicus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monster's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Germanicus.
Monster wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Germanicus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Germanicus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Monster.
Germanicus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monster manages to avoid it.
Germanicus thuds his right hand into Monster's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That has opened up Dingo Monster's cut even more.
Monster moves out of range as Germanicus throws a body kick.
Look low, kick high! Germanicus uses the oldest trick in the book to send Monster tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Germanicus is absolutely delighted - when Monster wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hagen Germanicus!
Hagen Germanicus retains his heavyweight title!
Hagen Germanicus managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Tentheros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dallas MacMillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying MacMillan's choice of entrance music: The Outlaw. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Tentheros!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dallas MacMillan!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tentheros. MacMillan does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacMillan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tentheros shoots in and drives through. MacMillan sprawls well.
Tentheros scores with a takedown into MacMillan's guard.
MacMillan controlling Tentheros's posture.
Tentheros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacMillan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacMillan managing to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if MacMillan can do anything to dispel that myth.
MacMillan wants to sweep but no luck.
Tentheros wants to control from the top but MacMillan keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dallas MacMillan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
MacMillan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tentheros, pushing him back against the cage.
MacMillan misses with a knee strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tentheros wants to take the fight to the mat but MacMillan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
MacMillan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tentheros is looking to break free of the clinch but MacMillan has double underhooks.
MacMillan landing knees to the body.
MacMillan lands a shoulder strike.
MacMillan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tentheros avoids it.
Tentheros jumps guard but MacMillan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Tentheros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tentheros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacMillan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tentheros up against the cage.
MacMillan looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Tentheros.
MacMillan connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ken Tentheros has been cut.
Tentheros blocking some punches.
MacMillan lands a knee to the head.
Tentheros lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
MacMillan stalling against the cage.
MacMillan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MacMillan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacMillan prevents a body shot from Tentheros.
A body shot lands from Tentheros.
MacMillan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan stalling in the clinch but Tentheros improves position.
Tentheros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacMillan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacMillan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tentheros escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tentheros throws a shot from downtown. MacMillan moves away and avoids it.
A big left from MacMillan misses.
MacMillan throws out a loose jab but Tentheros uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacMillan is looking to chop away at Tentheros's legs.
Tentheros swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacMillan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tentheros thinking.
Tentheros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tentheros lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacMillan closes the distance but Tentheros moves to the side
and Tentheros counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tentheros scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tentheros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacMillan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tentheros.
MacMillan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tentheros momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tentheros defending well as MacMillan loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tentheros throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacMillan's waist but MacMillan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tentheros off to one side.
Ken Tentheros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacMillan checks a low kick from Tentheros.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas MacMillan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Tentheros's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tentheros fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacMillan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacMillan throws a chopping leg kick but Tentheros manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tentheros.
MacMillan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tentheros.
Tentheros misses with a straight right.
MacMillan gets caught flat footed, as Tentheros shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tentheros won't allow MacMillan to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacMillan keeping moving, preventing Tentheros from controlling successfully.
Tentheros in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tentheros throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacMillan keeping full guard, as Tentheros tries to pass.
Tentheros being controlled here momentarily.
Tentheros trying to control the position from guard on top but MacMillan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacMillan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tentheros is one step ahead there.
MacMillan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tentheros staying out of range there.
Tentheros circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tentheros throws a lazy uppercut
and MacMillan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MacMillan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacMillan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
MacMillan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tentheros turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dallas MacMillan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
MacMillan drops his hands momentarily and Tentheros takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacMillan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacMillan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tentheros finds it's way round the side to connect with MacMillan's head.
Tentheros steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacMillan.
Tentheros tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan has closed the distance and engaged Tentheros in a clinch.
Dallas MacMillan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
MacMillan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tentheros fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacMillan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacMillan pushes Tentheros back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacMillan working Tentheros over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacMillan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tentheros lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tentheros struggles to land a body shot inside as MacMillan controls his hands.
MacMillan trying to control the position but instead, Tentheros has worked for underhooks and has pushed MacMillan into the cage.
A short left from MacMillan.
MacMillan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan working aggressively here.
MacMillan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacMillan lands a good knee to the midsection. Tentheros won't want to take too many of those.
Tentheros lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacMillan backwards.
Tentheros's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacMillan throws a combination. Tentheros tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tentheros throws a one two combo.
Tentheros with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tentheros takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacMillan avoids the body shot from Tentheros.
MacMillan missing with a left hand there. Tentheros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas MacMillan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ken Tentheros's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tentheros misses with a takedown attempt - MacMillan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tentheros swings for the body but MacMillan moves out of range.
MacMillan misses with a wild combination.
Tentheros misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tentheros gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and MacMillan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Tentheros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacMillan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tentheros paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacMillan tried to score with a low kick but Tentheros checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacMillan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tentheros.
MacMillan tries to clinch but Tentheros is having none of it.
MacMillan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tentheros counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tentheros takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MacMillan throws a looping overhand right but Tentheros ducks down to avoid it.
Tentheros lands a jab.
Tentheros fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tentheros throws a looping overhand right but MacMillan ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tentheros looks to throw the jab but MacMillan is out of range.
Tentheros misses with a body shot
and MacMillan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by MacMillan.
MacMillan lands a nice elbow.
Tentheros throws a punch but it's blocked by MacMillan.
MacMillan misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, MacMillan throws an elbow but misses.
Tentheros blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacMillan taking a breather.
MacMillan throws an elbow but it misses.
MacMillan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tentheros has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
MacMillan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tentheros tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacMillan's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tentheros has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
MacMillan leaning his opponent against the cage.
MacMillan tries to land a knee to the head but Tentheros blocks with his arms.
Tentheros tries to pull guard but MacMillan won't allow it.
MacMillan landing knees to the body.
MacMillan lands a hook that snaps the head of Tentheros backwards.
Tentheros jumps guard but MacMillan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
MacMillan misses with an elbow over the top.
MacMillan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacMillan lands an elbow inside.
Ken Tentheros's cut is getting worse.
MacMillan lands with a light punch inside.
Tentheros is looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan working Tentheros over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacMillan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MacMillan gets through Tentheros's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tentheros misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacMillan lands a nice shot to the body.
MacMillan scores with a shot to the side of Tentheros's head.
MacMillan taking a breather.
MacMillan missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MacMillan obliges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacMillan missing with knees to the body.
MacMillan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tentheros on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tentheros blocks a body shot from MacMillan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas MacMillan really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Tentheros's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
MacMillan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tentheros circles away quickly and effectively.
Tentheros connects with a body shot that sends MacMillan's belly button to the back.
Tentheros works MacMillan's body with a nice hook.
MacMillan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tentheros.
MacMillan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
MacMillan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tentheros manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MacMillan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tentheros. MacMillan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tentheros looks to score with a jab to the body but MacMillan is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacMillan throws a looping overhand right but Tentheros ducks down to avoid it.
Tentheros moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
MacMillan thows a body shot but no joy.
MacMillan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
MacMillan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tentheros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacMillan.
MacMillan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tentheros manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Tentheros lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan moves into range and clinches up with Tentheros.
MacMillan throws a head punch that misses.
MacMillan tries to land knees in the clinch but Tentheros avoids the damage to the body.
MacMillan works on Tentheros's body with a couple of short punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is keeping an eye on MacMillan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
MacMillan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tentheros's elbow.
MacMillan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tentheros throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
MacMillan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacMillan stalling against the cage.
MacMillan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan misses with an elbow over the top.
Good body shot from MacMillan.
Tentheros avoids the elbow strike from MacMillan, against the cage.
MacMillan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tentheros tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tentheros avoiding damage as MacMillan throws knees to the body.
MacMillan misses with a knee to the head.
MacMillan scores a nice knee to the body.
MacMillan misses with a knee to the head.
MacMillan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacMillan stalling against the cage.
MacMillan wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from MacMillan.
Tentheros successfully pulls guard.
MacMillan wants to control from the top but Tentheros keeps moving.
Tentheros has his feet on MacMillan's thighs here. He's pushed MacMillan off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! MacMillan screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ken Tentheros!
Ken Tentheros retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Ken Tentheros thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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