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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Tentheros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dallas MacMillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying MacMillan's choice of entrance music: The Outlaw. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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220 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Tentheros!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dallas MacMillan!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tentheros. MacMillan does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacMillan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tentheros shoots in and drives through. MacMillan sprawls well.
Tentheros scores with a takedown into MacMillan's guard.
MacMillan controlling Tentheros's posture.
Tentheros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacMillan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacMillan managing to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if MacMillan can do anything to dispel that myth.
MacMillan wants to sweep but no luck.
Tentheros wants to control from the top but MacMillan keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dallas MacMillan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
MacMillan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tentheros, pushing him back against the cage.
MacMillan misses with a knee strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tentheros wants to take the fight to the mat but MacMillan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
MacMillan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tentheros is looking to break free of the clinch but MacMillan has double underhooks.
MacMillan landing knees to the body.
MacMillan lands a shoulder strike.
MacMillan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tentheros avoids it.
Tentheros jumps guard but MacMillan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Tentheros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tentheros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacMillan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tentheros up against the cage.
MacMillan looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Tentheros.
MacMillan connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ken Tentheros has been cut.
Tentheros blocking some punches.
MacMillan lands a knee to the head.
Tentheros lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
MacMillan stalling against the cage.
MacMillan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MacMillan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacMillan prevents a body shot from Tentheros.
A body shot lands from Tentheros.
MacMillan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan stalling in the clinch but Tentheros improves position.
Tentheros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacMillan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacMillan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tentheros escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tentheros throws a shot from downtown. MacMillan moves away and avoids it.
A big left from MacMillan misses.
MacMillan throws out a loose jab but Tentheros uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacMillan is looking to chop away at Tentheros's legs.
Tentheros swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacMillan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tentheros thinking.
Tentheros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tentheros lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacMillan closes the distance but Tentheros moves to the side
and Tentheros counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tentheros scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tentheros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacMillan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tentheros.
MacMillan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tentheros momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tentheros defending well as MacMillan loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tentheros throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacMillan's waist but MacMillan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tentheros off to one side.
Ken Tentheros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacMillan checks a low kick from Tentheros.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas MacMillan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Tentheros's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tentheros fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacMillan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacMillan throws a chopping leg kick but Tentheros manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tentheros.
MacMillan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tentheros.
Tentheros misses with a straight right.
MacMillan gets caught flat footed, as Tentheros shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tentheros won't allow MacMillan to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacMillan keeping moving, preventing Tentheros from controlling successfully.
Tentheros in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tentheros throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacMillan keeping full guard, as Tentheros tries to pass.
Tentheros being controlled here momentarily.
Tentheros trying to control the position from guard on top but MacMillan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacMillan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tentheros is one step ahead there.
MacMillan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tentheros staying out of range there.
Tentheros circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tentheros throws a lazy uppercut
and MacMillan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MacMillan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacMillan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
MacMillan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tentheros turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dallas MacMillan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacMillan drops his hands momentarily and Tentheros takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacMillan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacMillan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tentheros finds it's way round the side to connect with MacMillan's head.
Tentheros steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacMillan.
Tentheros tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan has closed the distance and engaged Tentheros in a clinch.
Dallas MacMillan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
MacMillan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tentheros fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacMillan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacMillan pushes Tentheros back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacMillan working Tentheros over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacMillan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tentheros lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tentheros struggles to land a body shot inside as MacMillan controls his hands.
MacMillan trying to control the position but instead, Tentheros has worked for underhooks and has pushed MacMillan into the cage.
A short left from MacMillan.
MacMillan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan working aggressively here.
MacMillan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacMillan lands a good knee to the midsection. Tentheros won't want to take too many of those.
Tentheros lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacMillan backwards.
Tentheros's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacMillan throws a combination. Tentheros tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tentheros throws a one two combo.
Tentheros with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tentheros takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacMillan avoids the body shot from Tentheros.
MacMillan missing with a left hand there. Tentheros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas MacMillan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ken Tentheros's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tentheros misses with a takedown attempt - MacMillan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tentheros swings for the body but MacMillan moves out of range.
MacMillan misses with a wild combination.
Tentheros misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tentheros gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and MacMillan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Tentheros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacMillan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tentheros paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacMillan tried to score with a low kick but Tentheros checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacMillan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tentheros.
MacMillan tries to clinch but Tentheros is having none of it.
MacMillan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tentheros counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tentheros takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MacMillan throws a looping overhand right but Tentheros ducks down to avoid it.
Tentheros lands a jab.
Tentheros fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tentheros throws a looping overhand right but MacMillan ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tentheros looks to throw the jab but MacMillan is out of range.
Tentheros misses with a body shot
and MacMillan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by MacMillan.
MacMillan lands a nice elbow.
Tentheros throws a punch but it's blocked by MacMillan.
MacMillan misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, MacMillan throws an elbow but misses.
Tentheros blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacMillan taking a breather.
MacMillan throws an elbow but it misses.
MacMillan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tentheros has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
MacMillan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tentheros tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacMillan's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tentheros has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
MacMillan leaning his opponent against the cage.
MacMillan tries to land a knee to the head but Tentheros blocks with his arms.
Tentheros tries to pull guard but MacMillan won't allow it.
MacMillan landing knees to the body.
MacMillan lands a hook that snaps the head of Tentheros backwards.
Tentheros jumps guard but MacMillan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
MacMillan misses with an elbow over the top.
MacMillan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacMillan lands an elbow inside.
Ken Tentheros's cut is getting worse.
MacMillan lands with a light punch inside.
Tentheros is looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan working Tentheros over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacMillan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MacMillan gets through Tentheros's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tentheros misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacMillan lands a nice shot to the body.
MacMillan scores with a shot to the side of Tentheros's head.
MacMillan taking a breather.
MacMillan missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MacMillan obliges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacMillan missing with knees to the body.
MacMillan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tentheros on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tentheros blocks a body shot from MacMillan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas MacMillan really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Tentheros's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
MacMillan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tentheros circles away quickly and effectively.
Tentheros connects with a body shot that sends MacMillan's belly button to the back.
Tentheros works MacMillan's body with a nice hook.
MacMillan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tentheros.
MacMillan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
MacMillan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tentheros manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MacMillan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tentheros. MacMillan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tentheros looks to score with a jab to the body but MacMillan is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacMillan throws a looping overhand right but Tentheros ducks down to avoid it.
Tentheros moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
MacMillan thows a body shot but no joy.
MacMillan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
MacMillan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tentheros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacMillan.
MacMillan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tentheros manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Tentheros lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan moves into range and clinches up with Tentheros.
MacMillan throws a head punch that misses.
MacMillan tries to land knees in the clinch but Tentheros avoids the damage to the body.
MacMillan works on Tentheros's body with a couple of short punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is keeping an eye on MacMillan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
MacMillan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tentheros's elbow.
MacMillan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tentheros throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
MacMillan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacMillan stalling against the cage.
MacMillan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan misses with an elbow over the top.
Good body shot from MacMillan.
Tentheros avoids the elbow strike from MacMillan, against the cage.
MacMillan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tentheros tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tentheros avoiding damage as MacMillan throws knees to the body.
MacMillan misses with a knee to the head.
MacMillan scores a nice knee to the body.
MacMillan misses with a knee to the head.
MacMillan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacMillan stalling against the cage.
MacMillan wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from MacMillan.
Tentheros successfully pulls guard.
MacMillan wants to control from the top but Tentheros keeps moving.
Tentheros has his feet on MacMillan's thighs here. He's pushed MacMillan off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! MacMillan screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ken Tentheros!
Ken Tentheros retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Ken Tentheros thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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