BFT-271 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Kahoohalphala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis deFunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahoohalphala comes to the cage accompanied by Diablo Swing Orchestra - Ragdoll Physics. 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.

Kahoohalphala
vs
deFunes

195 cm
28
215 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

190 cm
30
204 lbs
16 - 7 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Tokyo United Fightwear ($9 shirts)

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 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Titus Kahoohalphala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Luis deFunes!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Francis DeMontford and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
deFunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kahoohalphala lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but deFunes circles away quickly and effectively.
Kahoohalphala scores with a jab.
deFunes throws a head kick that Kahoohalphala semi-blocks.

It looks like Titus Kahoohalphala has been cut.
Kahoohalphala moves out of range as deFunes throws a body kick.
We've been informed that deFunes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kahoohalphala fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
deFunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahoohalphala was well out of range. Poor timing from deFunes.
The crowd cheers as Kahoohalphala lands an impressive looking overhand right. deFunes doesn't seem phased though.
Kahoohalphala slips a straight right by deFunes.
Kahoohalphala shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts deFunes as he jumps to the side.
deFunes slips a jab and a cross from Kahoohalphala.

deFunes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Kahoohalphala throws a big right hand that misses.
Kahoohalphala has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
deFunes looking to control.
deFunes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kahoohalphala's guard.
Kahoohalphala looking for a sweep. Not yet Kahoohalphala, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
deFunes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kahoohalphala controlling deFunes's posture.

Kahoohalphala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
deFunes preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
deFunes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Kahoohalphala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but deFunes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

deFunes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kahoohalphala has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, deFunes has managed to get both his arms back between Kahoohalphala's legs - danger averted.
Kahoohalphala is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
deFunes wants to control from the top but Kahoohalphala keeps moving.
Kahoohalphala controls deFunes momentarily but deFunes frees himself.

Kahoohalphala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
deFunes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
deFunes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kahoohalphala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahoohalphala wants to sweep here but deFunes controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kahoohalphala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kahoohalphala avoids the body shot from deFunes.
Nice defenses there by deFunes.
deFunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jab from Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala moves out of range as deFunes strikes.
Kahoohalphala lands a body shot.
Kahoohalphala blocks a jab.
Luis deFunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kahoohalphala throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent deFunes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kahoohalphala thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but deFunes manages to avoid it.
Kahoohalphala throws a shot from downtown. deFunes moves away and avoids it.
deFunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahoohalphala was well out of range. Poor timing from deFunes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
deFunes tries to clinch there but Kahoohalphala circles away.

Kahoohalphala shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kahoohalphala lands a nice short elbow.
deFunes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kahoohalphala.
deFunes is looking for a sweep. Kahoohalphala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
deFunes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kahoohalphala. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kahoohalphala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kahoohalphala lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kahoohalphala winds up and cracks deFunes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
deFunes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kahoohalphala.
deFunes wants to improve his position but Kahoohalphala is controlling well.
deFunes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kahoohalphala is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titus Kahoohalphala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Titus Kahoohalphala'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.

deFunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahoohalphala moves away.
deFunes lands with a kick to the ribs.
deFunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
deFunes throws a head kick but Kahoohalphala moves out of range.
Kahoohalphala scores with a crisp jab that stopped deFunes in his tracks.
Kahoohalphala throws a body punch but deFunes moves out of range.
Kahoohalphala looks to land a left hand but deFunes moved out of range nicely.
Kahoohalphala misses with a looping right.
deFunes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from deFunes misses its intended target.
deFunes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kahoohalphala rather than just go for the knockout.
Kahoohalphala avoids the body shot from deFunes.
Kahoohalphala connects with a crisp jab.
Kahoohalphala loads up on a big right hand but deFunes slips the punch.

deFunes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kahoohalphala to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kahoohalphala slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala is working deFunes over with some ground and pound from side control.
deFunes tries to bench press Kahoohalphala off him but Kahoohalphala keeps the position.
deFunes regains half guard.
Kahoohalphala not landing any meaningful shots this time.
deFunes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kahoohalphala throwing strikes from guard but deFunes blocks nicely.
Kahoohalphala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
deFunes keeping moving, preventing Kahoohalphala from controlling successfully.
Kahoohalphala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala wants to control from the top but deFunes keeps moving.
Kahoohalphala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kahoohalphala trying to control but deFunes is working from the bottom.
Titus Kahoohalphala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kahoohalphala keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of deFunes's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
deFunes is trying to control the position but Kahoohalphala postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kahoohalphala's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kahoohalphala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kahoohalphala trying to control the position from guard on top but deFunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kahoohalphala won't allow deFunes to sweep him here.
deFunes keeping moving, preventing Kahoohalphala from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
deFunes has momentary wrist control but Kahoohalphala slips an elbow through the middle.
Kahoohalphala seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kahoohalphala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
deFunes keeping moving, preventing Kahoohalphala from controlling successfully.
Kahoohalphala is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because deFunes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
deFunes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
deFunes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kahoohalphala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kahoohalphala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as deFunes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kahoohalphala lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
deFunes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kahoohalphala throws a big elbow that misses.
Kahoohalphala throws a big elbow that misses.
Kahoohalphala trying to control but deFunes is working from the bottom.
Kahoohalphala forces his way into half guard.
Kahoohalphala has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kahoohalphala seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but deFunes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kahoohalphala wants to pass to mount but deFunes is defending the position.
deFunes is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kahoohalphala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titus Kahoohalphala dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Titus Kahoohalphala'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. This is the final round!

deFunes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
deFunes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Titus Kahoohalphala is winning the standup battle so far.

Kahoohalphala gets a double leg takedown into deFunes's guard.
Kahoohalphala working some strikes from top position.
deFunes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
deFunes pulls Kahoohalphala in to control the position.
deFunes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kahoohalphala postures up and lands a big shot to deFunes's brow.
Kahoohalphala looking to pass the guard.
Kahoohalphala is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahoohalphala postures up.
Kahoohalphala is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kahoohalphala landing some decent shots from guard.
Kahoohalphala working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. deFunes is keeping the position for now.

Kahoohalphala is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! deFunes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! deFunes has escaped and now he's on top!
deFunes won't allow Kahoohalphala to sweep him here.
Kahoohalphala controls deFunes momentarily but deFunes frees himself.
Kahoohalphala is trying to hold deFunes in close to prevent damage but deFunes has managed to pass into half guard.
Kahoohalphala desperately trying to maintain half guard.
deFunes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Luis deFunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala wants to control but deFunes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kahoohalphala wants to improve his position but deFunes is controlling well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kahoohalphala is staying active underneath deFunes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
deFunes tries a head kick but it misses.
deFunes throws a leg kick that misses.
Kahoohalphala shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says deFunes as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kahoohalphala scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kahoohalphala landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
deFunes wants to control but Kahoohalphala postures up.
deFunes manages to get back to half guard.
Kahoohalphala scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kahoohalphala thows a huge punch but deFunes dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kahoohalphala is looking for a kimura here.
Kahoohalphala is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
deFunes is looking for a sweep. Kahoohalphala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kahoohalphala trying to control the action but deFunes is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
deFunes taking some punishment here, with Kahoohalphala in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kahoohalphala lands a nice short elbow.
deFunes wants to get back to full guard.
deFunes is looking to control Kahoohalphala's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can deFunes avoid being mounted?
Kahoohalphala lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kahoohalphala looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kahoohalphala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Kahoohalphala is trying to work for a kimura but deFunes is defending well.
Kahoohalphala drops an elbow to the side of deFunes's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Titus Kahoohalphala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kahoohalphala 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titus Kahoohalphala!
After winning the bout, Titus Kahoohalphala thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Numa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Numa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, You're Going Down. Cage is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Johnny Cage Theme. Keiji Numa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Numa
vs
Cage

169 cm
34
188 lbs
19 - 27 - 0

182 cm
41
195 lbs
37 - 22 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keiji Numa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Cage!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Numa scores with a jab to the body.
Cage throws a solid leg kick but Numa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cage.
Cage wants to land a leg kick but Numa is out of range.
Numa is looking to slow Cage down with leg kicks.
We've been hearing reports that Numa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cage throws a body punch but Numa moves out of range.
Numa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Numa tries to land a leg kick but Cage saw it coming and moves away.
Nice cross by Numa.
A combination from Cage does no damage.
Cage throws an overhand right that lands on Numa's shoulder, as Numa tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Cage misses
and Numa counters with an inside leg kick.
Numa dives in for a single leg takedown but Cage sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cage unloads a knee to the mid-section. Numa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cage can't find room to land a body shot as Numa controls the action.
Numa fails to pull guard.
Numa wants to get back to striking at distance but Cage won't allow it.
Numa can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Numa letting Cage take a breather here.
We've been informed that Cage has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice elbow from Cage.

Numa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cage throws a good cross that connects.
Cage getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cage misses with a straight right.
Cage blocks a low kick nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cage.
Numa checks a low kick from Cage.
Cage throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Numa stumbling backwards into the cage! Numa bounces back off the cage towards Cage, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Cage lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Cage celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johnny Cage!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Cage thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oktawian August (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). August comes to the cage accompanied by Hit 'em up. The crowd seem to be enjoying Stroud's choice of entrance music: Septic Flesh - Pyramid God. Oktawian August has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

August
vs
Stroud

188 cm
30
181 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

184 cm
28
183 lbs
13 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

All 160

Tokyo United Fightwear ($9 shirts)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oktawian August!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Glenn Stroud!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stroud bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stroud lands a few punches from side control.
August can't do much from the bottom here.
August is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

August looking for submissions off his back.
Stroud not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stroud lands a nice short elbow.
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!
Stroud missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
August is trying to get back to full guard.
Stroud wants to control but August is keeping him busy.
Stroud lands strikes from half guard.
Stroud throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stroud scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud stalling away here and it's allowed August to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Stroud lands a couple of decent looking shots.
August working a defensive guard here.
Stroud cracks August with a solid left hand.
August is striking from the bottom but Stroud uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
August is trying to stand back up but Stroud is controlling him
Stroud thows a huge punch but August dodges it nicely.

Stroud is working for a submission of some sort.
August trying to control but Stroud postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
August is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
August pushes Stroud off looking to stand but Stroud dives back in and keeps control.
Stroud trying to pass the guard but August defending well.
Nice strikes from Stroud there.
Stroud missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stroud throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stroud has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Stroud is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stroud lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
August is trying to get back to full guard.
August is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stroud connects with a nice short shot to August's temple.
Stroud missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stroud looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stroud throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stroud wants to control but August is keeping him busy.

August actively working from the bottom here.
August is trying to control but can't.

August is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stroud pulls his head out easily.
August trying to control but Stroud postures up.
Stroud seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but August does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
August trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

August looking for submissions off his back.
August is not content to let Stroud control the position.
Stroud not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
August avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stroud.
Stroud missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
August is looking to get back to full guard here but Stroud has managed to pass to side control instead.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
August regains half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stroud throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stroud is trying to control. August wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
August taking some punishment here, with Stroud in his half guard.
Stroud winds up and cracks August with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glenn Stroud dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

August misses with a head kick.
August lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stroud throws a front kick aimed at August's knee but August avoids it well.
Stroud smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stroud throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stroud looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stroud lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stroud throws a lazy right hand but August sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stroud throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
August fails with the takedown.
Stroud closes the distance and clinches up with August, looking for a takedown. Stroud pushes August against the cage but August circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
August looks to throw the jab but Stroud is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
August throws a low kick but Stroud avoids it.
August shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stroud defends it nicely.
Stroud scores with a hook.
Glenn Stroud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
August uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stroud.
Stroud jabs August to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stroud tries to clinch but August is having none of it.
Stroud dives in and grabs August's left leg, looking for a takedown. August pushes down on Stroud's head and hops out.
Stroud fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oktawian August has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenn Stroud.
Stroud doesn't manage to clinch there - August circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroud tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but August paws at him with a jab and circles away.
August lands a glancing blow to the side of Stroud's head.
Stroud shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with August but August pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Glenn Stroud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
August throws a lazy uppercut
and Stroud counters with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
August misses with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Stroud blocks the leg kick.
Stroud has a takedown stuffed.
August scores with a one two! Stroud had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
August lands with a slapping head kick.

Stroud is rocked!
August will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud misses with a hook
and August counters with a straight right hand.
August doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stroud tries to clinch but August is having none of it.
Stroud slips a straight right by August.

Stroud drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

August is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stroud defends well.
Stroud stands and throws August's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stroud has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Stroud is trying to get an arm triangle but August is defending well.
Stroud lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
August tries to buck Stroud off but Stroud is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stroud throws a strike aimed at the side of August's head but August avoids it well.
Stroud lands a nice forearm strike.
Stroud scores with punches from side control.
Stroud scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at August to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on August's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
August is looking to regain half guard here but Stroud keeps moving and retains side control.
Stroud trying to control the position but August is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stroud lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear August down.

August is rocked!
August is trying to get back to half guard.
Oh August is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stroud is working August over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glenn Stroud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Stroud takes one on the button.
August seems to have got his legs back now.
Stroud moves away from the strike by August.
August seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
August misses with a wild body shot.
Stroud lands a front kick.

August bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stroud sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stroud wants to improve his position but August is controlling well.
August wants to pass the guard but Stroud is defending well.
August is looking to take a break and control but Stroud is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stroud is trying to get back to full guard.

Stroud is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but August pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud is not content to let August control the position.

Stroud actively working from the bottom here.
Stroud is refusing to be controlled, as August sits in half guard.

August is working for a submission of some sort.
Stroud tries to roll over but August keeps him under control.
Stroud wants to control but August is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroud moves into full guard.
Stroud has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but August has passed into side control.
August wants to control but Stroud is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Stroud's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
August in the domination position with Stroud hanging on.
August controlling from side mount.
August working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

August looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stroud tries to improve position but can't.
August trying to control the position but Stroud is working away.
Stroud tries to improve position but can't.
Stroud stops August from passing to mount.
Stroud tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroud regains half guard.
Stroud is staying active underneath August, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
August is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

August is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Stroud throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around August's waist but August gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stroud off to one side.
Oktawian August has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stroud takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
August throws an off balance right hand
and Stroud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
August dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stroud. That did some damage!
Stroud walks into a straight right hand from August.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stroud wants to clinch up but August keeps it at a distance.
August tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Glenn Stroud is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oktawian August is winning the standup battle so far.
Stroud lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oktawian August showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stroud has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glenn Stroud!
A relieved looking Glenn Stroud thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Oktawian August spoke after the fight, saying 'Barbarian defeated The Ceasar of Rome... The Empire is going to fall once again...'.

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hype
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pop
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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Suneet Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chandler kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Trendy. Pacquiao has chosen Its Time for War as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Suneet Chandler has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Suneet Chandler seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Chandler
vs
Pacquiao

170 cm
33
157 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

169 cm
33
155 lbs
23 - 22 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Suneet Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Darius Henderson and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Pacquiao misses.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao shows good takedown defense.
Chandler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pacquiao moves out of range as Chandler strikes.
Chandler misses with a wild combination.
Pacquiao digs a good hook to Chandler's body.
Chandler misses with a double jab.
Chandler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao avoids it really well and circles away.
Chandler misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Pacquiao misses.
Pacquiao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chandler looks to land a left hand but Pacquiao moved out of range nicely.
Pacquiao looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range.
Chandler throws a right hand that Pacquiao ducks under and follows up with a left that Pacquiao also avoids with ease.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao lands with a shot to the body.
Pacquiao misses with a hook. Chandler ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Pacquiao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chandler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pacquiao throws a lazy right hand but Chandler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pacquiao catches Chandler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've been hearing reports that Chandler has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pacquiao looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Pacquiao. Those never looked like landing.
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pacquiao lands a slapping body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Chandler.
Pacquiao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pacquiao misses with a lunging right hand

and Chandler counters with a shoot takedown. Pacquiao fights it but they end up in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacquiao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler stops Pacquiao from standing up.
Chandler tries to free his leg and advance position but Pacquiao is retaining full guard.
Pacquiao wants to stand up but Chandler is controlling him.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Pacquiao keeps moving.
Pacquiao told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Suneet Chandler.
Chandler dives in for a single leg takedown but Pacquiao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suneet Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao tries to circle away but Chandler has him pinned against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao can't break the clinch.
Pacquiao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chandler taking a breather.
Chandler lands a body punch.
Chandler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Chandler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pacquiao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pacquiao scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big left from Pacquiao misses.
Chandler throws out a powerful jab.
Pacquiao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chandler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pacquiao misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a shot to the body.
Chandler takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacquiao scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pacquiao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pacquiao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pacquiao looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
Chandler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pacquiao is fending him off so far but Chandler persists. Nope, Pacquiao circles away and we're back to standing.
Pacquiao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pacquiao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pacquiao lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chandler lands with a nice combination. Pacquiao backs away looking to recover.
Chandler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pacquiao throws a combination. Chandler tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chandler misses with a double jab.
Pacquiao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pacquiao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chandler in his tracks.
Pacquiao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chandler.
Pacquiao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pacquiao misses with a double jab.
Chandler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt - Pacquiao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Chandler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pacquiao manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chandler won't allow Pacquiao to get back to his feet.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Pacquiao keeps moving.
Chandler works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chandler is looking for a kimura here.
Pacquiao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chandler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chandler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pacquiao defends it well.
Chandler stops Pacquiao from getting back to his feet.
Chandler wants to take a breather but Pacquiao is having none of it.
Pacquiao tries to get to full guard but Chandler has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chandler is looking for a kimura but Pacquiao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chandler to get the leverage.
Pacquiao slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Pacquiao has his feet on Chandler's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Chandler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chandler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt - Pacquiao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Suneet Chandler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pacquiao misses with a hook. Chandler ducked under it nicely.
Pacquiao digs a good hook to Chandler's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Chandler moves out of range.
Pacquiao lands a jab to the head.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suneet Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Pacquiao.
Pacquiao misses with a double jab.
Pacquiao just misses with a punch to the body.
Pacquiao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chandler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pacquiao.
Chandler moves forwards but Pacquiao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler misses with a wild combination.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pacquiao looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a sloppy body shot

so Chandler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pacquiao managing to control the position.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacquiao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pacquiao manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Pacquiao trying to control the position from guard on top but Chandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pacquiao advances to half guard.
Chandler regains full guard. Nicely done.

Chandler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pacquiao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pacquiao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Pacquiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Chandler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pacquiao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pacquiao slips a jab from Chandler.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pacquiao. Chandler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pacquiao dodges the punch combination from Chandler.
Pacquiao missing with a left hand there. Chandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chandler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pacquiao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pacquiao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Pacquiao misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pacquiao throws a jab but it's blocked by Chandler.
Chandler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pacquiao.
Chandler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chandler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a jab when Chandler was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Pacquiao as he connects with a hook.
Chandler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pacquiao throws a right and a left that Chandler avoids nicely.
Pacquiao feints a jab promting Chandler to slip. Pacquiao then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chandler slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chandler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pacquiao on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao thows a body shot but no joy.
Pacquiao lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Chandler. Those never looked like landing.

Chandler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pacquiao did well to prevent Chandler getting side control.

Chandler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pacquiao defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chandler works his way into full mount!
Chandler can't control as he wanted to and Pacquiao manages to get the fight back to his half guard.

Chandler is trying to work for a kimura but Pacquiao is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler wants to take a breather but Pacquiao is having none of it.
Manny Pacquiao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pacquiao tries to roll over but Chandler keeps him under control.

Chandler is trying to work for a kimura but Pacquiao is defending well.
Pacquiao is staying active underneath Chandler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Chandler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao wants to get back to his feet.

Chandler is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Pacquiao to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Pacquiao wants to stand up but Chandler is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chandler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pacquiao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Suneet Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chandler throws an elbow that misses. Pacquiao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chandler's guard. Nice move by Pacquiao!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manny Pacquiao.
I've got Pacquiao winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Pacquiao!
During a confident post fight interview, Manny Pacquiao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.