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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Tentheros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shananigan Lurendrejer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lurendrejer has chosen Blunt - Reggae Da Nation as his entrance music. Shananigan Lurendrejer acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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215 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Tentheros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shananigan Lurendrejer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Hemmingworth and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lurendrejer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tentheros jabs Lurendrejer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lurendrejer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tentheros to the ground. Lurendrejer is now in Tentheros's guard.
Lurendrejer stopping the sweep attempt from Tentheros.
Tentheros looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tentheros is looking for a triangle but Lurendrejer pushes his legs off easily.
Lurendrejer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lurendrejer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lurendrejer trying to control but Tentheros is working from the bottom.
Lurendrejer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tentheros is keeping the position for now.
Tentheros pushes a forearm under Lurendrejer's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lurendrejer is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ken Tentheros!
Ken Tentheros managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fighters First Nutrition Amsterdam 160, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Suchart Chaowanungkarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pithe Canthropus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaowanungkarn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Muay Thai fight music. Canthropus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pizzaman - Trippin' On Sunshine. 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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BJJ Purple 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
31 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Suchart Chaowanungkarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Pithe Canthropus!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Canthropus misses.
Canthropus gets tackled into the cage by Chaowanungkarn. Chaowanungkarn maintains the clinch.
Chaowanungkarn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Canthropus.
Canthropus tries to land a knee to the head but Chaowanungkarn blocks with his arms.
Canthropus gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Canthropus is trying to work for a kimura but Chaowanungkarn is defending well.
Canthropus works his way into full mount!
Chaowanungkarn is trying desperately to improve position.
Canthropus thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canthropus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Canthropus thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Canthropus misses with a head shot.
Chaowanungkarn tries to lock up and control but Canthropus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chaowanungkarn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Canthropus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Canthropus raining down shots from the mount!
Canthropus throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Canthropus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canthropus landing punches.
Chaowanungkarn is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Chaowanungkarn holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Canthropus tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Canthropus sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Canthropus goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Chaowanungkarn is on top in guard.
Chaowanungkarn won't allow Canthropus to get back to his feet.
Canthropus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chaowanungkarn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chaowanungkarn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chaowanungkarn wants to control from the top but Canthropus keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn is really struggling to control Canthropus but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Suchart Chaowanungkarn just wasn't active enough.
A good leg kick by Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn looks to land a body kick but Canthropus moved away.
Canthropus checks the leg kick.
Canthropus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chaowanungkarn throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Canthropus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chaowanungkarn moves out of range of the body kick from Canthropus.
Chaowanungkarn throws a sloppy head kick and Canthropus moves out of range easily.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a body punch
and Canthropus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Canthropus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chaowanungkarn is on top in guard.
Canthropus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chaowanungkarn defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Canthropus is on top in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Canthropus chips away with some ground and pound.
Canthropus working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pithe Canthropus dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Canthropus connects with an inside leg kick.
Chaowanungkarn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Canthropus blocks a head kick by Chaowanungkarn.
Canthropus looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaowanungkarn is just out of range.
Chaowanungkarn throws a leg kick but Canthropus checks it.
Chaowanungkarn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chaowanungkarn throws the left hand but Canthropus avoids the punch easily.
Chaowanungkarn throws a push kick but Canthropus slaps the foot to one side.
Chaowanungkarn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Canthropus throws a wild body kick that Chaowanungkarn sees coming a mile off.
Chaowanungkarn closes the distance and pushes Canthropus back into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Canthropus.
Canthropus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chaowanungkarn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chaowanungkarn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canthropus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chaowanungkarn. That did some damage!
Canthropus connects with the punch.
Canthropus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Chaowanungkarn. Beautiful body shot.
Chaowanungkarn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a wild body shot.
Chaowanungkarn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chaowanungkarn.
Canthropus dips to his left and cracks Chaowanungkarn with an uppercut!
Canthropus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chaowanungkarn punishes Canthropus's body with a nice straight punch.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a head kick.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a body shot.
Chaowanungkarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Canthropus is just out of range.
Canthropus lands a head kick. Chaowanungkarn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaowanungkarn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Canthropus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chaowanungkarn connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn throws a leg kick that misses.
Chaowanungkarn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick from Chaowanungkarn misses.
A leg kick checked by Chaowanungkarn.
Canthropus checks a leg kick.
Canthropus throws out a leg kick but Chaowanungkarn moves out of range and Canthropus only half commits.
Chaowanungkarn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to chop away at Canthropus's legs.
Canthropus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Canthropus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chaowanungkarn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chaowanungkarn wants to slow Canthropus down by chopping away at his legs.
Canthropus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Canthropus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chaowanungkarn. Canthropus shrugs it off though.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chaowanungkarn moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a body shot.
Canthropus checks a low kick from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a body kick.
We've been told by Chaowanungkarn's head coaches at Palazzo Paisano that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chaowanungkarn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canthropus blocks a head kick by Chaowanungkarn.
Canthropus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chaowanungkarn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Canthropus feints and then cracks Chaowanungkarn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chaowanungkarn down.
A bone on bone clash there as Canthropus blocks the leg kick.
Chaowanungkarn throws a leg kick
so Canthropus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Canthropus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chaowanungkarn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pithe Canthropus has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canthropus throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn is trying to control the position but Canthropus postures up.
Chaowanungkarn keeping moving, preventing Canthropus from controlling successfully.
Canthropus looking to pass the guard.
Canthropus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chaowanungkarn pulls Canthropus in close to his closed guard and prevents Canthropus from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chaowanungkarn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Canthropus is looking to work some ground and pound but Chaowanungkarn has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pithe Canthropus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Chaowanungkarn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Canthropus wants to land a leg kick but Chaowanungkarn is out of range.
Canthropus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chaowanungkarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Canthropus.
Canthropus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Canthropus.
An inside leg kick from Chaowanungkarn misses.
Canthropus tests Chaowanungkarn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chaowanungkarn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Canthropus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Canthropus throws the kick towards the body but Chaowanungkarn avoids it.
Canthropus avoids the body shot from Chaowanungkarn.
Canthropus connects with a right hand. Chaowanungkarn shakes it off.
Chaowanungkarn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chaowanungkarn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Canthropus punishes Chaowanungkarn's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canthropus throws a leg kick that misses.
Chaowanungkarn punishes Canthropus's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to chop away at Canthropus's legs.
Canthropus throws a body punch but Chaowanungkarn moves out of range.
Canthropus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good work by Chaowanungkarn as he checks the leg kick.
Chaowanungkarn wants to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Canthropus!
Canthropus tried to score with a low kick but Chaowanungkarn checks it.
Chaowanungkarn moves in looking to clinch but Canthropus pushes him off.
Chaowanungkarn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to wear down Canthropus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chaowanungkarn throws a wild body kick that Canthropus sees coming a mile off.
Chaowanungkarn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canthropus moves out of range of the body kick.
Chaowanungkarn scores with a jab. Canthropus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn pushes Canthropus away with a front kick.
Canthropus moves out of range as Chaowanungkarn throws a body kick.
Canthropus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaowanungkarn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Canthropus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chaowanungkarn can pounce on him.
Chaowanungkarn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Canthropus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Canthropus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chaowanungkarn regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Canthropus.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canthropus is pushing down on Chaowanungkarn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chaowanungkarn is fighting to maintain full guard but Canthropus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Canthropus seems to be working for a kimura but Chaowanungkarn defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus looks to land a strike but Chaowanungkarn avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Canthropus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Canthropus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chaowanungkarn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Canthropus cracks Chaowanungkarn with a solid left hand.
Pithe Canthropus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Canthropus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Canthropus wants to pass the guard but Chaowanungkarn is keeping the position.
Canthropus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus is looking to advance position but Chaowanungkarn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Chaowanungkarn throws a sloppy strike and Canthropus uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Canthropus has ended up in Chaowanungkarn's guard.
Canthropus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chaowanungkarn is keeping the position for now.
Canthropus looking to sit in guard and control but Chaowanungkarn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chaowanungkarn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Canthropus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pithe Canthropus.
I've got Canthropus 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pithe Canthropus!
Pithe Canthropus made sure to mention his sponsor, DTK Designs (Laundry) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Iqbal Al Mamood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Mamood comes to the cage accompanied by Mamute Pequenino. Charles Bronson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Iqbal Al Mamood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Darius Henderson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson tries a low kick but Al Mamood avoids it.
Al Mamood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bronson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Mamood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bronson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bronson lands with a straight right. Al Mamood didn't see that one coming.
Bronson lands a nice looking body shot.
Bronson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bronson throws the left hand but Al Mamood avoids the punch easily.
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!
Bronson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Al Mamood is rocked!
Bronson cracks Al Mamood with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Al Mamood tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Bronson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Al Mamood is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Bronson!
Charles Bronson is the new welterweight champion!
Charles Bronson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Tokyo United Fightwear (EOM Sale nothing over $15) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Malaipet Sasiprapa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuroda Atsushi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sasiprapa comes to the cage accompanied by Malaipet the Diamond. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Malaipet Sasiprapa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kuroda Atsushi!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Topper Green and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasiprapa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Atsushi checks it well.
Atsushi scores with a leg kick.
Sasiprapa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Atsushi.
An inside leg kick lands from Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Atsushi will feel that in the morning.
Atsushi blocks the body kick.
Sasiprapa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Atsushi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atsushi.
Sasiprapa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sasiprapa lands with a right hand.
Atsushi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sasiprapa is out of range.
Sasiprapa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've been hearing reports that Sasiprapa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atsushi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Atsushi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Atsushi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sasiprapa lands a head kick. Atsushi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasiprapa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atsushi manages to avoid it.
Atsushi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good leg kick by Atsushi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Malaipet Sasiprapa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Sasiprapa blocks the low kick.
Sasiprapa jabs Atsushi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Atsushi throws a lazy right hand but Sasiprapa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sasiprapa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sasiprapa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Atsushi.
Atsushi lands a jab to the head.
Sasiprapa moves out of range of the body kick.
Atsushi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sasiprapa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Atsushi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atsushi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sasiprapa is looking for a sweep. Atsushi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi is working for a kimura but Sasiprapa is defending it quite comfortably.
Atsushi is keen to just control but Sasiprapa is a slippery customer.
Atsushi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Atsushi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sasiprapa is controlling Atsushi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atsushi wants to take a breather but Sasiprapa is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Atsushi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa wants to get back to full guard.
Atsushi is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Sasiprapa as he works his way to full guard.
Atsushi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Atsushi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Atsushi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Atsushi trying to control but Sasiprapa is working from the bottom.
Atsushi is looking to work some ground and pound but Sasiprapa has wrist control.
Sasiprapa keeping moving, preventing Atsushi from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Atsushi is looking to work some ground and pound but Sasiprapa has wrist control.
Sasiprapa wants to sweep here but Atsushi controlling him for the moment.
Atsushi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Atsushi is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Atsushi trying to control but Sasiprapa is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuroda Atsushi dominated that 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.
Sasiprapa throws a leg kick
and Atsushi counters with a shoot takedown. Sasiprapa fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Atsushi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Atsushi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Atsushi slows the pace down in half guard.
Atsushi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sasiprapa keeps working.
Sasiprapa is trying to maintain the position but Atsushi is very close to passing his half guard.
Atsushi trying to pass the guard but Sasiprapa defending well.
Atsushi seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasiprapa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Atsushi.
Sasiprapa trying to control but Atsushi postures up.
Atsushi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Atsushi wants to control but Sasiprapa is keeping him busy.
Atsushi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sasiprapa's head.
Atsushi controlling the action here.
Atsushi throwing shots but Sasiprapa is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi controlling the action here.
Sasiprapa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sasiprapa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Atsushi postures up.
Atsushi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Atsushi avoids the body shot from Sasiprapa.
Atsushi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sasiprapa misses with a body kick.
Atsushi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sasiprapa's calf.
Atsushi shoots in for a takedown but Sasiprapa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Atsushi. That's going to slow Sasiprapa down.
Sasiprapa misses the shot to the body.
Atsushi misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Atsushi. Those never looked like landing.
Atsushi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa throws a body punch but Atsushi moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sasiprapa. That's going to slow Atsushi down.
Sasiprapa misses with a low kick as Atsushi jumps back.
Nice defenses there by Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa lands a leg kick that knocks Atsushi off balance momentarily.
Sasiprapa looks for the body kick but Atsushi saw that one coming.
Atsushi avoids the head kick by Sasiprapa.
Atsushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sasiprapa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Atsushi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Malaipet Sasiprapa is winning the standup battle so far.
Atsushi shoots in and bounces Sasiprapa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Atsushi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuroda Atsushi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sasiprapa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Atsushi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sasiprapa - the referee stops the clock and Atsushi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sasiprapa. Atsushi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Atsushi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sasiprapa throws a leg kick but Atsushi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Atsushi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sasiprapa misses with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Atsushi. That's going to slow Sasiprapa down.
Sasiprapa slips a jab from Atsushi.
A jab from Sasiprapa misses.
Atsushi tried to score with a low kick but Sasiprapa checks it.
Atsushi throws a leg kick that misses.
Sasiprapa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Atsushi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sasiprapa throws a half hearted mid kick.
A left lands for Atsushi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasiprapa misses with a kick to the body.
Atsushi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A leg kick checked by Atsushi.
Sasiprapa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sasiprapa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Atsushi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sasiprapa is looking to wear down Atsushi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Atsushi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Atsushi connects with a leg kick. Sasiprapa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Atsushi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sasiprapa. Sasiprapa obviously looking to wear him down.
Atsushi moves out of range of the body kick.
Sasiprapa lands with a nice body punch.
Atsushi misses the shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Atsushi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sasiprapa - the referee stops the clock and Atsushi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sasiprapa. Atsushi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Atsushi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi checks a low kick from Sasiprapa.
Atsushi staying out of range there.
Sasiprapa throws a hook to the side of Atsushi's head but Atsushi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sasiprapa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atsushi.
A leg kick checked by Atsushi.
Sasiprapa tries to close the distance and clinch but Atsushi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sasiprapa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atsushi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sasiprapa moves out of range of the body kick from Atsushi.
Atsushi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sasiprapa but Sasiprapa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sasiprapa moves out of range of the leg kick from Atsushi.
Sasiprapa tries to sprawl but Atsushi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi tries to pass to full mount but Sasiprapa defends it.
Sasiprapa tries to roll over but Atsushi keeps him under control.
Atsushi is taking a breather. Sasiprapa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Atsushi is working for a submission of some sort.
Atsushi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sasiprapa defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi misses with a head shot. Sasiprapa uses the momentum to regain guard.
Atsushi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sasiprapa trying to control the position here.
Atsushi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sasiprapa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atsushi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sasiprapa pulls Atsushi in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuroda Atsushi really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sasiprapa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Atsushi.
Atsushi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sasiprapa works Atsushi's body with a nice hook.
Atsushi cracks the inside of Sasiprapa's front leg.
Sasiprapa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atsushi manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atsushi.
Atsushi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Atsushi works the jab nicely.
Sasiprapa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sasiprapa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sasiprapa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Atsushi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Atsushi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Atsushi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasiprapa feints and then cracks Atsushi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Atsushi down.
Atsushi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sasiprapa throws a body kick that misses.
Sasiprapa throws a sloppy head kick
and Atsushi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sasiprapa is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sasiprapa keeping moving, preventing Atsushi from controlling successfully.
Atsushi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Atsushi wants to control from the top but Sasiprapa keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sasiprapa wants to stand up but Atsushi is controlling him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Atsushi throwing strikes from guard but Sasiprapa blocks nicely.
Sasiprapa being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi won't allow Sasiprapa to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kuroda Atsushi.
Sasiprapa throws a push kick but Atsushi slaps the foot to one side.
Atsushi is looking to land body kicks.
Atsushi misses with a hook.
Atsushi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sasiprapa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sasiprapa tries to close the distance and clinch but Atsushi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Atsushi throws a leg kick
and Sasiprapa counters with a good low kick that Atsushi was not able to check.
Atsushi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sasiprapa is fending him off so far but Atsushi persists. Nope, Sasiprapa circles away and we're back to standing.
Sasiprapa looks to score with a jab to the body but Atsushi is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi wants to land a leg kick but Sasiprapa is out of range.
Sasiprapa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sasiprapa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sasiprapa misses with a low kick.
Sasiprapa misses the shot to the body.
Sasiprapa tries to close the distance and clinch but Atsushi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sasiprapa checks a leg kick.
Atsushi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sasiprapa throws a poor cross that misses
and Atsushi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atsushi drops an elbow to the side of Sasiprapa's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atsushi is keen to just control but Sasiprapa is a slippery customer.
Sasiprapa wants to improve his position but Atsushi is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuroda Atsushi dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Sasiprapa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sasiprapa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sasiprapa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sasiprapa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Atsushi at a distance.
Atsushi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sasiprapa.
Atsushi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sasiprapa throws a push kick but Atsushi slaps the foot to one side.
Sasiprapa tries to land a body kick
and Atsushi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sasiprapa's guard.
Sasiprapa pulls Atsushi in close to prevent any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sasiprapa trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Atsushi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sasiprapa keeping full guard, as Atsushi tries to pass.
Sasiprapa wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Atsushi is now in half guard.
Atsushi is trying to control. Sasiprapa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Atsushi is thwarting Sasiprapa's attempts to control the position.
Malaipet Sasiprapa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa wants to get back to full guard.
Atsushi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Atsushi is trying to control the action in half guard but Sasiprapa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Atsushi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Atsushi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sasiprapa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Atsushi.
Atsushi trying to pass the guard but Sasiprapa defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi trying to control from Sasiprapa's half guard. Sasiprapa has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sasiprapa controls Atsushi momentarily but Atsushi frees himself.
Atsushi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Atsushi with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Atsushi!
Atsushi is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sasiprapa prevents Atsushi from getting the reversal.
Sasiprapa looking to secure an arm triangle but Atsushi defends it well.
Kuroda Atsushi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Atsushi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sasiprapa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sasiprapa prevents Atsushi from improving his position.
Kuroda Atsushi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Atsushi trying to hold on to Sasiprapa's head to control him but Sasiprapa postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuroda Atsushi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Atsushi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuroda Atsushi!
Kuroda Atsushi is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Kuroda Atsushi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Legionarivs Sakara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Mcracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakara's entrance music is The Rise of Sakara. A fine choice. Mcracken has chosen DJ Hi-Tek Rulez [Die Antwoord] as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Legionarivs Sakara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phil Mcracken!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcracken lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mcracken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sakara looks to land a right hand but Mcracken moved out of range.
Sakara throws a lazy right hand but Mcracken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sakara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mcracken slips a jab from Sakara.
A low kick from Sakara is predictable there
and Mcracken counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sakara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakara is pulling down on Mcracken's head. It's preventing any offense from Mcracken, at least for the moment.
Mcracken throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sakara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mcracken throws a big elbow that misses.
Mcracken wants to control from the top but Sakara keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcracken throwing strikes from guard but Sakara blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcracken wants to control from the top but Sakara keeps moving.
Sakara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mcracken slips under a jab.
Sakara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sakara misses with a looping right.
Sakara misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakara avoids the body shot from Mcracken.
Mcracken comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sakara tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mcracken is able to avoid easily.
Sakara throws a lazy uppercut
and Mcracken counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcracken postures up in Sakara's guard and throws a big left but Sakara blocks it.
Sakara pulls Mcracken in close to his closed guard and prevents Mcracken from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mcracken throws a big elbow that misses.
Sakara has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mcracken 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Legionarivs Sakara wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sakara misses with a leg kick.
Mcracken closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mcracken lands in his opponent's guard.
Mcracken trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcracken throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakara looking to control.
Mcracken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakara is keeping the position for now.
Sakara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mcracken lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sakara wants to sweep but no luck.
Sakara is trying to control the position but Mcracken postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakara being controlled here, momentarily.
We're going to have a standup here because Legionarivs Sakara wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mcracken fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sakara sprawls well initially but Mcracken persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Mcracken dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mcracken instigates a clinch.
Mcracken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mcracken lands a hook that snaps the head of Sakara backwards.
Mcracken goes for a takedown attempt but Sakara pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mcracken has Sakara up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcracken misses with a body punch.
Sakara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcracken's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Sakara.
Mcracken working aggressively here.
Mcracken lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mcracken is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sakara trying to control the position but instead, Mcracken has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sakara into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mcracken misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcracken with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mcracken looking to stall.
Mcracken has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Sakara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sakara misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Mcracken.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mcracken.
Mcracken working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Sakara.
Mcracken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sakara as Mcracken tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcracken trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcracken lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mcracken is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sakara is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sakara has escaped and now he's on top!
Sakara tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcracken is retaining full guard.
Sakara has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mcracken is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken looking to control.
Sakara content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sakara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sakara slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Legionarivs Sakara.
Mcracken scores with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Mcracken.
Mcracken takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sakara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken ducks under a wild hook from Sakara.
Legionarivs Sakara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakara throws a looping overhand right but Mcracken ducks down to avoid it.
Sakara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcracken doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakara circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mcracken.
Sakara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mcracken.
Mcracken scores with a nice strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mcracken counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sakara 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.
Mcracken is looking to work some ground and pound but Sakara has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Mcracken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sakara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcracken closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcracken.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mcracken as Sakara tries to tie him up.
Sakara has a couple of punches blocked by Mcracken.
Mcracken holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sakara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcracken's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mcracken - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sakara blocking some punches.
Sakara blocking some punches.
Sakara wants to break free but Mcracken has control.
A nice left hand lands by Sakara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mcracken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcracken with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mcracken working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mcracken as Sakara tries to tie him up.
Mcracken can't find room to land a body shot as Sakara controls the action.
Mcracken pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mcracken lands a shot to the body.
Sakara blocking some punches.
Sakara stalling in the clinch but Mcracken improves position.
Mcracken prevents a body shot from Sakara.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sakara can't find room to land a body shot as Mcracken controls the action.
Sakara lands a nice uppercut.
Sakara misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcracken looking to throw knees to the head but Sakara is blocking nicely.
Sakara looking to slow down the pace here.
Mcracken is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sakara gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakara swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcracken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcracken looking to slow down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Mcracken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakara gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mcracken.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakara.
Mcracken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sakara dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sakara as Mcracken tries to tie him up.
Sakara has Mcracken pressed against the cage.
Mcracken taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mcracken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sakara misses with the head strike.
Phil Mcracken seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sakara scores with a shot to the side of Mcracken's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakara managing to block the knees to the body from Mcracken.
Mcracken misses with the head strike.
Sakara throws a head punch that misses.
Mcracken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mcracken tightens his grip and picks Sakara up, before dumping him to the ground. Sakara manages to land in guard.
Mcracken wants to control from the top but Sakara keeps moving.
Mcracken is working Sakara over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcracken slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sakara is adopting a defensive guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakara has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Mcracken really dominated that round.
That's time! Sakara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sakara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mcracken jabs Sakara right on the nose. Sakara blinks but takes it well.
Sakara misses with a right hand
and Mcracken counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sakara's guard now.
Sakara is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mcracken throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sakara keeping moving, preventing Mcracken from controlling successfully.
Sakara is pulling down on Mcracken's head to control his posture.
Mcracken won't allow Sakara to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcracken loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sakara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcracken is one step ahead there.
Mcracken throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sakara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mcracken trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A left lands for Mcracken.
Sakara attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sakara throws a leg kick
and Mcracken counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mcracken scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcracken is trying to control. Sakara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sakara trying to control here.
Mcracken is controlling the pace.
Mcracken trying to advance position but Sakara counters by regaining guard.
Mcracken is looking to work some ground and pound but Sakara has wrist control.
Mcracken sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sakara 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.
Phil Mcracken has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mcracken wants to pass the guard but Sakara is keeping the position.
Sakara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcracken trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcracken content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sakara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcracken is one step ahead there.
Mcracken throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken trying to control but Sakara is working from the bottom.
Sakara is trying to control the position but Mcracken postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mcracken throws out a powerful jab.
A low kick from Sakara is predictable there
and Mcracken counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sakara!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcracken throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mcracken working the head with strikes.
Sakara tries to buck Mcracken off but Mcracken is having none of it.
The referee asks Mcracken politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mcracken prefers to stall for the moment though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcracken working the ground and pound.
Mcracken trying to control the action but Sakara is working from the bottom.
Sakara being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Mcracken dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sakara misses with an uppercut. Mcracken saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Mcracken.
Sakara on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sakara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sakara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Sakara misses.
Sakara throws a shot from downtown. Mcracken moves away and avoids it.
Phil Mcracken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Mcracken finds it's way through Sakara's defenses.
Mcracken cracks a nice hook into Sakara's ribs.
Sakara misses with a shot to the body
and Mcracken decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sakara's guard.
Sakara controls Mcracken momentarily but Mcracken frees himself.
Mcracken in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mcracken trying to control but Sakara is working from the bottom.
Mcracken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakara is keeping the position for now.
Mcracken trying to control but Sakara is working from the bottom.
Legionarivs Sakara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phil Mcracken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Phil Mcracken hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mcracken gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcracken slows the pace down in half guard.
Mcracken tries to pass to full mount but Sakara defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken not doing much here.
Let's hope that Mcracken has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Phil Mcracken hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nice body kick there by Sakara.
Sakara throws a hook but Mcracken avoids it easily.
Sakara tries to land a body kick
and Mcracken counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sakara won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken tries to score with some ground and pound. Sakara controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mcracken tries to score with some ground and pound. Sakara controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcracken swings around for an armbar but Sakara sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mcracken's guard.
Sakara passes Mcracken's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mcracken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sakara wants to pass to mount but Mcracken is defending the position.
Mcracken is looking for a sweep. Sakara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcracken is looking to control Sakara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcracken avoid being mounted?
Mcracken moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakara throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Mcracken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mcracken 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Mcracken!
Phil Mcracken is the new middleweight champion!
After the fight, Phil Mcracken was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Hymen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mookie Blaylock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaylock has chosen Alive as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
13 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Buster Hymen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mookie Blaylock!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Chris Dean and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaylock connects with a solid leg kick.
Hymen scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Mookie Blaylock has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hymen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blaylock slips under a jab from Hymen.
Blaylock throws a head kick that half lands.
Blaylock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blaylock lands with a nice body kick.
Hymen misses with an uppercut. Blaylock saw that one coming.
Hymen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blaylock connects with a jab.
Blaylock is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Hymen moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster Hymen!
Buster Hymen retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hagen Germanicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenta Yuudai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Germanicus comes to the cage accompanied by Now We Are Free. Yuudai has chosen Know your Enemy - Yoko Kanno as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Hagen Germanicus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenta Yuudai!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Chris Dean and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuudai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yuudai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Germanicus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Yuudai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Germanicus was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuudai.
Yuudai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Germanicus throws a push kick but Yuudai slaps the foot to one side.
Nice uppercut lands for Yuudai. That snapped Germanicus's head back.
Germanicus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yuudai.
Yuudai scores with a sloppy right hand. Germanicus should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuudai with a jab.
Yuudai cracks Germanicus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yuudai scores with a hook.
Germanicus slips under a jab from Yuudai.
Germanicus takes a swing at Yuudai's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yuudai.
Yuudai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Germanicus moves away.
Yuudai misses with a straight left.
Germanicus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Germanicus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Germanicus scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germanicus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yuudai throws a shot to the body.
Germanicus lands a right hook to the body.
Yuudai blocks a low kick nicely.
Germanicus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yuudai avoids a kick to the body.
Germanicus throws a low kick but Yuudai moves out of range easily.
Yuudai throws a jab but it's blocked by Germanicus.
Germanicus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yuudai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Germanicus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
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!
Germanicus throws a body punch but Yuudai moves out of range.
Kenta Yuudai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuudai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yuudai lunges at Germanicus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Germanicus's hand.
Germanicus clobbers Yuudai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Germanicus throws a hook but Yuudai blocks it.
A lazy left from Yuudai finds it's target.
Germanicus misses with a low kick as Yuudai jumps back.
Germanicus tries to move into range but Yuudai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yuudai drops Germanicus with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Germanicus looks back up at him and smiles so Yuudai waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Germanicus is rocked!
Germanicus looks to land a combination but Yuudai avoids it well.
Oh Germanicus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Germanicus tries to close the distance and clinch but Yuudai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yuudai throws an overhand right that drops Germanicus like a sack of potatoes! Yuudai dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenta Yuudai!
An out of breath Kenta Yuudai 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dallas MacMillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Kahoohalphala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacMillan comes to the cage accompanied by The Outlaw. Kahoohalphala has chosen Diablo Swing Orchestra - Ragdoll Physics as his entrance music. Dallas MacMillan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dallas MacMillan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Titus Kahoohalphala!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Chris Dean and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahoohalphala throws an off balance right hand
and MacMillan counters with a leg kick.
MacMillan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kahoohalphala works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kahoohalphala misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
MacMillan prevents any damage by holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacMillan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kahoohalphala.
MacMillan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
MacMillan controlling from the top position.
Kahoohalphala pulls MacMillan in to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacMillan controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacMillan stopping the sweep attempt from Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacMillan pushes down on Kahoohalphala's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kahoohalphala has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MacMillan passes into side control, despite Kahoohalphala's attempt to control the position.
Kahoohalphala is trying to get back to half guard.
Kahoohalphala wants to control but MacMillan postures up.
Kahoohalphala tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MacMillan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kahoohalphala manages to work his way to half guard, despite MacMillan's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala wants to improve his position but MacMillan is controlling well.
Kahoohalphala wants to control the action here but instead MacMillan manages to pass to full mount!
Kahoohalphala is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kahoohalphala gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacMillan is taking a breather. Kahoohalphala says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kahoohalphala is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacMillan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kahoohalphala tries to roll over but MacMillan keeps him under control.
Kahoohalphala keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan trying to control from half guard but Kahoohalphala is working away.
Kahoohalphala is trying to get back to full guard.
MacMillan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kahoohalphala does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dallas MacMillan.
Kahoohalphala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacMillan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacMillan ducks under a wild hook from Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacMillan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala misses with a wild body shot.
Kahoohalphala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've been told by MacMillan's head coaches at The Caveman Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
MacMillan lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kahoohalphala shoots in and gets a takedown into MacMillan's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kahoohalphala throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kahoohalphala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
MacMillan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
MacMillan trying to control the position.
MacMillan pulls Kahoohalphala in close to his closed guard and prevents Kahoohalphala from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kahoohalphala throwing strikes from guard but MacMillan blocks nicely.
Kahoohalphala lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacMillan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Titus Kahoohalphala will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kahoohalphala comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Titus Kahoohalphala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacMillan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kahoohalphala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kahoohalphala punishes MacMillan's body with a nice straight punch.
Kahoohalphala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacMillan moves away.
Kahoohalphala misses with a takedown attempt - MacMillan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
MacMillan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kahoohalphala feints and as MacMillan raises his hands in defense, Kahoohalphala changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kahoohalphala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MacMillan controlling the position.
MacMillan trying to control the position.
MacMillan has Kahoohalphala pulled in close to control his posture.
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 working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Dallas MacMillan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
MacMillan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
MacMillan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kahoohalphala fails with a takedown attempt.
Kahoohalphala swinging wildly here.
MacMillan lands a big head kick that sends Kahoohalphala tumbling to the mat! MacMillan takes a step backwards and waves Kahoohalphala back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Titus Kahoohalphala 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!
Kahoohalphala misses with a takedown attempt - MacMillan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dallas MacMillan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Kahoohalphala.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacMillan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kahoohalphala connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between MacMillan's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala misses with a double jab.
Kahoohalphala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kahoohalphala tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MacMillan defends well and Kahoohalphala ends up having to push MacMillan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
MacMillan is trying to stall.
Kahoohalphala takes a knee to the side of the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kahoohalphala tries a body shot but MacMillan blocks it.
Kahoohalphala lands a hook that snaps the head of MacMillan backwards.
MacMillan lands an elbow that stopped Kahoohalphala in his tracks for a moment.
MacMillan prevents a body shot from Kahoohalphala.
MacMillan throws a knee to the head but misses.
MacMillan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan crunches a lovely knee into Kahoohalphala's ribcage.
MacMillan stalling in the clinch but Kahoohalphala improves position.
MacMillan lands a right hand.
MacMillan tries to land knees in the clinch but Kahoohalphala avoids the damage to the body.
MacMillan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
MacMillan lands with a right to the head.
MacMillan scores with a nice hook to the head.
That has opened up Titus Kahoohalphala's cut even more.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacMillan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Kahoohalphala.
MacMillan swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahoohalphala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahoohalphala jumps guard but MacMillan stands there with Kahoohalphala around his waist. Kahoohalphala gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kahoohalphala lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for MacMillan.
Kahoohalphala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kahoohalphala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala is trying to break free.
Kahoohalphala tries a body shot but MacMillan blocks it.
MacMillan lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacMillan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacMillan is working Kahoohalphala over against the cage.
Kahoohalphala tries to work over MacMillan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kahoohalphala pulls guard effortlessly.
Kahoohalphala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacMillan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kahoohalphala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacMillan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dallas MacMillan.
Kahoohalphala looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas MacMillan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Titus Kahoohalphala's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Decent striking displayed by Kahoohalphala there.
MacMillan rushes Kahoohalphala and presses him up against the cage.
MacMillan prevents a body shot from Kahoohalphala.
MacMillan scores with a knee to the head.
MacMillan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kahoohalphala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt MacMillan or not.
MacMillan scores with a knee to the head.
Kahoohalphala is rocked!
Kahoohalphala wants a takedown but no success here.
Kahoohalphala is still on wobbly legs! Can MacMillan finish him?
MacMillan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kahoohalphala backwards.
MacMillan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by MacMillan.
Dallas MacMillan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kahoohalphala goes for a takedown in the clinch but MacMillan prevents it.
Kahoohalphala presses MacMillan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
MacMillan lands an elbow just above Kahoohalphala 's eye.
MacMillan lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kahoohalphala to his knees! MacMillan keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dallas MacMillan!
Dallas MacMillan retains his light heavyweight title!
Dallas MacMillan really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fury Nutrition Inc. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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