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BFT-495: Hard Knock Life 14 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lance Hardwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janek Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardwood comes to the cage accompanied by Stone Sour - Last Of The Real. Kochanowski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sting Of The Bumblebee kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Janek Kochanowski enters the cage!
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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 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance Hardwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 49 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janek Kochanowski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Hardwood.
Hardwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kochanowski.
Hardwood scores with a hook to the body. Kochanowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardwood misses the target.
Kochanowski misses with a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hardwood.
Kochanowski throws a head kick but Hardwood moves out of range.
Kochanowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hardwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kochanowski throws out a loose jab but Hardwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardwood lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardwood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kochanowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by Hardwood.
Hardwood keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Hardwood blocks the low kick.
Kochanowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardwood scores with a jab to the body.
Hardwood throws a combination. Kochanowski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hardwood slips a straight right by Kochanowski.
Hardwood pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kochanowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardwood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski throws a hook but Hardwood blocks it.
Kochanowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hardwood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kochanowski scrambles back to his feet.
Lance Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardwood's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kochanowski under the eye.
A nice combination there by Hardwood.
Jab from Hardwood.
Hardwood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hardwood defending well as Kochanowski loads up on a big left hand.
Good shot there by Hardwood.
Hardwood works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardwood slips a jab from Kochanowski.
Hardwood is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hardwood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kochanowski's head backwards.
Good standup being displayed there by Hardwood as he connects with a hook.
Hardwood lands a leg kick that knocks Kochanowski off balance momentarily.
Hardwood throws a one two combo.
Hardwood is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hardwood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kochanowski misses with the combination.
Hardwood lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've been informed that Kochanowski 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood digs a good hook to Kochanowski's body.
Kochanowski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hardwood lands a nice looking body shot.
Hardwood misses with a wild combination.
Nice shot by Hardwood.
Hardwood scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hardwood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kochanowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kochanowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hardwood tries to bum rush Kochanowski with a series of wild strikes but Kochanowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardwood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kochanowski's hands.
That kick from Hardwood tenderised Kochanowski's leg. Kochanowski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hardwood cracks Kochanowski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kochanowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardwood appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hardwood scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hardwood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hardwood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hardwood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kochanowski missing with a left hand there. Hardwood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardwood staying out of range there.
Hardwood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hardwood lands a jab to the head.
Hardwood lands a slapping body shot.
Kochanowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kochanowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hardwood lands with a shot to the body.
Hardwood throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardwood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hardwood cracks Kochanowski with an open hand slap.
An inside leg kick lands from Hardwood.
Donk. Hardwood catches Kochanowski right on the button with a cross.
Hardwood cracks Kochanowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A right-left combo lands from Hardwood.
Kochanowski is rocked!
Hardwood scores with a shot to the body.
Kochanowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardwood finish him?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hardwood, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood cracks Kochanowski with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kochanowski tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Hardwood pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kochanowski is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Hardwood!
Lance Hardwood decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dakota Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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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
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dakota Martin!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin misses with a straight right.
Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edgar throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Martin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Some bone on bone action there as Martin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Martin misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Edgar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martin digs a good hook to Edgar's body.
Edgar tries to bum rush Martin with a series of wild strikes but Martin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edgar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Edgar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Edgar feints and then cracks Martin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Martin down.
The fighters circling - Edgar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Martin moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Frankie Edgar 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!
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edgar moves away.
Edgar misses with a right hand
and Martin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edgar is rocked!
Martin lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dakota Martin!
An out of breath Dakota Martin 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Gilas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gilas is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Remember The Name - Fort Minor. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Neil Gilas!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Topper Green and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Gilas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Emelianenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Gilas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gilas throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Gilas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Emelianenko drives through with a takedown into Gilas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Emelianenko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gilas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Emelianenko, into his guard.
Emelianenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gilas postures up in Emelianenko's guard and throws a big left but Emelianenko blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gilas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gilas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Emelianenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gilas's guard.
Gilas 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.
Emelianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Gilas is retaining full guard.
Emelianenko looking to sit in guard and control but Gilas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Emelianenko working for a triangle but Gilas defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko has an active guard here but Gilas has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko has hold of Gilas's hands but Gilas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Emelianenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gilas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gilas lands with a punch from half guard.
My spies in mickeyharts the greatest inform me that Gilas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Emelianenko actively working from the bottom here.
Gilas working over Emelianenko with some ground and pound. Emelianenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Emelianenko trying to control but Gilas postures up.
Gilas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back.
Gilas trying to control from half guard but Emelianenko is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Emelianenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Emelianenko.
Gilas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Emelianenko controls Gilas momentarily but Gilas frees himself.
Gilas working some strikes from top position.
Emelianenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gilas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gilas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Emelianenko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gilas passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko is looking for a sweep. Gilas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Neil Gilas will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Emelianenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gilas tries to avoid it but Emelianenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gilas to the ground. Gilas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gilas throws a push kick but Emelianenko slaps the foot to one side.
Emelianenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gilas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gilas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gilas.
Emelianenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gilas defends well and Emelianenko ends up having to push Gilas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Gilas. No joy for Emelianenko on that attempt.
Gilas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gilas lands a head shot.
Gilas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Emelianenko shoots in for a double leg but Gilas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Emelianenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gilas.
Emelianenko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gilas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Emelianenko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gilas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gilas lands a big head kick that sends Emelianenko tumbling to the mat! Gilas takes a step backwards and waves Emelianenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Alexander Emelianenko has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gilas punishes Emelianenko's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilas connects with a solid leg kick.
Emelianenko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gilas throws a nice outside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gilas.
Gilas throws a leg kick which misses Emelianenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Emelianenko tries to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Gilas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Neil Gilas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gilas cracks the inside of Emelianenko's front leg.
Emelianenko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gilas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Emelianenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gilas.
Gilas thuds his shin into the meat of Emelianenko's side.
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!
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by Gilas.
Gilas lands with a hook. Emelianenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Emelianenko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gilas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That kick from Gilas tenderised Emelianenko's leg. Emelianenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Gilas.
Emelianenko is rocked!
Gilas connects with a solid leg kick.
Gilas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gilas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gilas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Emelianenko takes a step back to recover.
Gilas delivers a nice body kick.
Gilas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Emelianenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oh Emelianenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gilas circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Emelianenko to the canvas! Emelianenko doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Gilas keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Gilas!
Neil Gilas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Genghis Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaun-Paul Fredrickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan's entrance music is Nirvana - The Man Who Sold the World. A fine choice. 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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180 lbs
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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
27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Genghis Khan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaun-Paul Fredrickson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khan lands with a kick to the temple. Fredrickson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fredrickson avoids the head kick by Khan.
A punch combination from Fredrickson misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Fredrickson misses the target.
Khan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Khan throws the left hand but Fredrickson avoids the punch easily.
Fredrickson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Khan defends it well.
Fredrickson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fredrickson slips a straight right by Khan.
Genghis Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fredrickson swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Fredrickson lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Fredrickson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fredrickson swats away the attempt to clinch by Khan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrickson lands a body shot.
Fredrickson throws out a loose jab but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan looks to land a body kick but Fredrickson moved away.
Fredrickson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Khan looks to land a combination but Fredrickson avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Fredrickson.
Khan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Khan cracks the inside of Fredrickson's front leg.
Khan throws a poor cross that misses
and Fredrickson counters with a shoot takedown. Khan fights it but they end up in guard.
Fredrickson is looking to work some ground and pound but Khan has wrist control.
Fredrickson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fredrickson looking to sit in guard and control but Khan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fredrickson trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fredrickson lands some strikes from the bottom.
Khan trying to control but Fredrickson is working from the bottom.
Khan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fredrickson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fredrickson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fredrickson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fredrickson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fredrickson wants to sweep here but Khan controlling him for the moment.
Khan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fredrickson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fredrickson looking for a sweep. Not yet Fredrickson, not yet.
Khan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fredrickson swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Fredrickson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Khan misses.
Khan connects with a solid leg kick.
Khan defending well as Fredrickson loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Khan misses.
Fredrickson with the counter takedown but Khan avoids it easily.
Fredrickson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khan shoots in and drives through. Fredrickson sprawls well.
A countering left hand to the body from Fredrickson misses.
Fredrickson cracks a nice hook into Khan's ribs.
Khan lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Genghis Khan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khan keeps the fight on the outside.
Genghis Khan is winning the standup battle so far.
Khan misses with a body kick.
Fredrickson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fredrickson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khan.
It looked like Khan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fredrickson.
Khan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Khan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fredrickson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fredrickson moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan throws an overhand right that lands on Fredrickson's shoulder, as Fredrickson tries to avoid the shot.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Fredrickson is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Fredrickson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fredrickson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrickson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Khan quickly recovers to half guard.
Khan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Fredrickson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fredrickson.
Fredrickson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khan stops a takedown attempt from Fredrickson.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khan misses with a punch to the body.
Khan misses with some punches.
Fredrickson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Fredrickson.
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Fredrickson controls the action.
Fredrickson is trying to trip Khan. He has hold of a leg but Khan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fredrickson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Khan trying to keep a closed guard but Fredrickson is proving a slippery customer.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Fredrickson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson won't allow Khan to get back to his feet.
Fredrickson working some strikes from top position.
Fredrickson trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fredrickson throwing strikes but missing.
Fredrickson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fredrickson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fredrickson throwing strikes from guard but Khan blocks nicely.
Khan is trying to control the position but Fredrickson postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan moves out of range as Fredrickson strikes.
Fredrickson throws a right and a left that Khan avoids nicely.
A jab from Fredrickson finds it's way through Khan's defenses.
A telegraphed right hand from Fredrickson misses the target.
Khan walks into a stiff left hand from Fredrickson.
Fredrickson throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
Khan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fredrickson lands a glancing blow to the side of Khan's head.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Fredrickson is just out of range.
Fredrickson scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson scores with a nice head shot.
Fredrickson throws a jab but it's blocked by Khan.
Fredrickson fails with a takedown attempt.
Fredrickson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fredrickson. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fredrickson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan takes a swing at Fredrickson's ribcage but misses.
Khan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Fredrickson counter with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Fredrickson as he connects with a hook.
Fredrickson misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaun-Paul Fredrickson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Khan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Khan showed some decent athleticism there.
Fredrickson looking for submissions off his back.
Khan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan wants to take a breather but Fredrickson is having none of it.
Fredrickson wants to improve his position but Khan is controlling well.
Fredrickson is not content to let Khan control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrickson is pressing down on Khan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fredrickson trying to control the position.
Khan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fredrickson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khan is one step ahead there.
Fredrickson is looking for a triangle but Khan pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Khan is fighting to break Fredrickson's control of his arms but Fredrickson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Khan misses with a shot to the body
and Fredrickson moves into the clinch.
Fredrickson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khan lands with a left to the head.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
Fredrickson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fredrickson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fredrickson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fredrickson's elbow.
Fredrickson lands a shoulder strike.
Fredrickson tries to score a body lock takedown but Khan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Khan digs a right hand underneath Fredrickson's ribcage. Fredrickson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Khan.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fredrickson.
Fredrickson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fredrickson is stalling here.
Fredrickson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Khan - that landed with a thud.
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Fredrickson avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage.
Fredrickson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fredrickson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khan throws out the jab.
Khan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fredrickson is fending him off so far but Khan persists. Nope, Fredrickson circles away and we're back to standing.
Khan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jab from Khan.
Khan is looking to clinch.
Khan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fredrickson counters with a two punch combo.
Khan looks for the body kick but Fredrickson saw that one coming.
Fredrickson shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fredrickson missing with a left hand there. Khan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fredrickson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fredrickson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khan moves away.
Khan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fredrickson's calf.
Nice uppercut lands for Fredrickson. That snapped Khan's head back.
Fredrickson misses with a hook. Khan ducked under it nicely.
Khan tries to counter by clinching up but Fredrickson breaks away and moves out of range.
Khan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Genghis Khan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fredrickson lands with a right hand.
Khan tries to clinch there but Fredrickson circles away.
Khan takes one on the button.
Fredrickson fails with a takedown attempt.
Fredrickson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Khan throws a hook but Fredrickson avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Khan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fredrickson doesn't seem phased though.
Khan scores with a nice head shot.
Fredrickson fails with the takedown.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fredrickson manages to avoid it.
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
Fredrickson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fredrickson.
Khan throws a body punch but Fredrickson moves out of range.
Khan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Fredrickson counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Fredrickson misses.
Khan tries to counter by clinching up but Fredrickson breaks away and moves out of range.
Khan throws a poor cross that misses
and Khan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Fredrickson.
Khan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Khan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fredrickson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fredrickson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fredrickson looks to land a combination. Khan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Khan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Fredrickson's head but Fredrickson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fredrickson counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson trying to control the position but Khan is working away.
Fredrickson working the ground and pound but Khan is defending the strikes.
Fredrickson taking a break here but Khan is having none of it and regains half guard.
Fredrickson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Khan wants to get back to full guard.
Fredrickson is trying to control the action in half guard but Khan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Khan wants to control but Fredrickson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fredrickson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Khan reverses the position - he's now on top in Fredrickson's guard.
Fredrickson wants to hit a switch here but Khan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fredrickson there!
Khan controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jaun-Paul Fredrickson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Khan misses with a hook.
Khan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fredrickson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khan.
Fredrickson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Khan defends it well.
Fredrickson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fredrickson can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Fredrickson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fredrickson lands a left hand.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Fredrickson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan misses with a body punch.
Fredrickson lands a right hand.
Fredrickson lands a shoulder strike.
Fredrickson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Fredrickson.
Fredrickson is working for takedown but Khan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fredrickson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrickson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khan.
Fredrickson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Khan jabs at Fredrickson's body.
Khan throws out a loose jab but Fredrickson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fredrickson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fredrickson trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fredrickson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fredrickson landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
Fredrickson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fredrickson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Fredrickson. Beautiful body shot.
Fredrickson misses with a takedown attempt - Khan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredrickson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Khan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khan.
Fredrickson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Khan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fredrickson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fredrickson misses with an uppercut.
Fredrickson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fredrickson.
Fredrickson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan walks into a straight right hand from Fredrickson.
Fredrickson scores with a nice right hand.
Khan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fredrickson takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
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!
The fighters circling - Fredrickson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fredrickson lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick by Khan misses
and Fredrickson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fredrickson working some strikes from top position.
Fredrickson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaun-Paul Fredrickson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fredrickson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaun-Paul Fredrickson!
Jaun-Paul Fredrickson is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Jaun-Paul Fredrickson 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Hymen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Buster Hymen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Buster Hymen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Buster Hymen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Ventura!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ventura scores with a jab to the body.
Hymen is looking to clinch but Ventura is avoiding it.
Ventura ducks right into an uppercut from Hymen.
It looks like Anthony Ventura has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ventura.
Ventura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ventura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ventura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheers as Hymen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ventura doesn't seem phased though.
Ventura cracks Hymen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ventura misses with a right hand
and Hymen counters with a nice uppercut.
Ventura throws a nice looking combination but Hymen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hymen throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Ventura to counter with a crisp jab.
Hymen ducks under a wild hook from Ventura.
Hymen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hymen manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Ventura. Those never looked like landing.
Ventura misses with a two punch combination.
Ventura blocks a head kick by Hymen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hymen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ventura.
Hymen is looking for a counter combo.
Hymen throws a combination that misses
and Ventura counters with a nice uppercut.
Hymen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ventura moves out of range as Hymen strikes.
Hymen misses with the combination.
Ventura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ventura tries to move into range but Hymen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hymen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ventura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Ventura there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ventura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Hymen.
Ventura throws a big shot that misses.
Ventura blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hymen moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ventura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hymen.
Ventura throws a right hand that misses
and Hymen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ventura thinking.
Ventura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ventura misses with a hook to the body
and Hymen counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Ventura to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Hymen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Buster Hymen!
Buster Hymen retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Buster Hymen gave a big smile as he said 'the title is were it belongs'.
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