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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Janek Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pithe Canthropus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kochanowski comes to the cage accompanied by Sting Of The Bumblebee. Canthropus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pizzaman - Trippin' On Sunshine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
23 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janek Kochanowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Pithe Canthropus!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Canthropus.
Canthropus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kochanowski.
Kochanowski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kochanowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Canthropus throws a head kick that misses.
Kochanowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canthropus.
A head kick misses from Canthropus.
Kochanowski scores with a hook to the body. Canthropus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kochanowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Canthropus throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Kochanowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Canthropus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kochanowski throws out the jab.
Kochanowski checks the leg kick.
Canthropus moves away from the strike by Kochanowski.
Canthropus misses with a looping right.
Canthropus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kochanowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Canthropus misses the target.
Canthropus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Canthropus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski blocks a head kick by Canthropus.
Canthropus lands with a nice body kick.
A leg kick checked by Kochanowski.
Canthropus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kochanowski lands a jab to the nose.
Canthropus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kochanowski misses with a double jab.
Kochanowski wants to land a leg kick but Canthropus is out of range.
Canthropus feints the counter takedown.
Canthropus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An elbow from Canthropus crashes against the mat.
Canthropus is trying to get an arm triangle but Kochanowski is defending well.
Kochanowski is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus trying to control the position but Kochanowski is working away.
Kochanowski sneaks back into half guard.
Canthropus tries to pass to full mount but Kochanowski defends it.
Kochanowski is staying active underneath Canthropus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kochanowski is looking to improve his position.
Canthropus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kochanowski!
Canthropus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Canthropus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kochanowski wants to try and get back to his feet.
Canthropus trying to control but Kochanowski is having none of it.
Canthropus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Canthropus thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Canthropus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kochanowski avoids a series of strikes thrown by Canthropus.
Kochanowski is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Canthropus throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Canthropus looking to control but Kochanowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pithe Canthropus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Canthropus misses the shot to the body.
Canthropus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Canthropus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kochanowski checks a low kick from Canthropus.
Kochanowski blocks a head kick by Canthropus.
Kochanowski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Canthropus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kochanowski looks to land a body kick but Canthropus moved away.
Kochanowski ducks under a wild hook from Canthropus.
Kochanowski takes one to the chin there.
Kochanowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Canthropus.
Kochanowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Canthropus circles away.
A jab from Kochanowski does it's job there.
Canthropus loads up on a big right hand but Kochanowski slips the punch.
Kochanowski misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canthropus throws a right and a left that Kochanowski avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Kochanowski.
Canthropus keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canthropus throws a right hand that misses
and Kochanowski counters with a two punch combo.
Canthropus misses with a low kick.
Canthropus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kochanowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Kochanowski.
Canthropus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Kochanowski.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Canthropus.
Canthropus wants to clinch up but Kochanowski keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Canthropus. Beautiful body shot.
Canthropus feints and then cracks Kochanowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kochanowski down.
Canthropus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kochanowski. Kochanowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canthropus misses with a body shot.
Janek Kochanowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kochanowski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Canthropus's waist but Canthropus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kochanowski off to one side.
Pithe Canthropus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kochanowski ducks under a wild hook from Canthropus.
Kochanowski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kochanowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Canthropus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kochanowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Canthropus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Canthropus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kochanowski misses with a two punch combination.
Kochanowski staying out of range there.
Kochanowski swings for the body but Canthropus moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Canthropus.
Pithe Canthropus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canthropus scores with a hook.
Kochanowski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Canthropus lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Canthropus.
Canthropus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kochanowski.
Canthropus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kochanowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Canthropus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kochanowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kochanowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Canthropus as he avoids it easily.
Canthropus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Canthropus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kochanowski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kochanowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kochanowski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Canthropus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kochanowski in his tracks.
Canthropus misses the body punch
letting Kochanowski counter with a right hand.
Kochanowski ducks under a wild hook from Canthropus.
Some wild striking there from Kochanowski.
Canthropus steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kochanowski.
Canthropus with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canthropus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kochanowski on the side of the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Canthropus!
Kochanowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Canthropus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kochanowski misses with a two punch combination.
Canthropus lands an overhand right.
Canthropus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Canthropus is looking to take a break and control but Kochanowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Canthropus taking a breather here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canthropus in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pithe Canthropus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Canthropus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kochanowski defends it nicely.
Canthropus tries to move into range but Kochanowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kochanowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Canthropus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Canthropus throws a lazy right hand but Kochanowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Canthropus defending well as Kochanowski loads up on a big left hand.
Canthropus blocks a head kick by Kochanowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski blocks a head kick by Canthropus.
Kochanowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Canthropus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kochanowski thinking.
Canthropus throws a leg kick but Kochanowski checks it.
Kochanowski tries to clinch but Canthropus moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Kochanowski does no damage.
Kochanowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Canthropus finds it's way round the side to connect with Kochanowski's head.
Kochanowski 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.
Canthropus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kochanowski counters with a nice leg kick.
Kochanowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Canthropus sprawls well. He's pushed Kochanowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kochanowski moves into the clinch.
Canthropus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canthropus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canthropus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kochanowski is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canthropus.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Canthropus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kochanowski's elbow.
Kochanowski misses with a body punch.
Canthropus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Canthropus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Kochanowski prevents Canthropus from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus wants to control but Kochanowski is keeping him busy.
Kochanowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Canthropus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kochanowski pushes Canthropus away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Canthropus gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kochanowski is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kochanowski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Canthropus wants to control but Kochanowski is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus trying to control from Kochanowski's half guard. Kochanowski has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kochanowski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Canthropus stays in close to Kochanowski's body and controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pithe Canthropus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Canthropus throws a chopping leg kick but Kochanowski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kochanowski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Canthropus misses with a series of wild punches.
Canthropus keeps the fight on the outside.
Kochanowski takes one on the button.
A shot to the body from Canthropus misses
and Kochanowski counters with a left and a right that stings Canthropus.
Kochanowski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Canthropus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Janek Kochanowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Canthropus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kochanowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Kochanowski thows a leg kick but Canthropus checks it
and Canthropus counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Canthropus does no damage.
Kochanowski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kochanowski slips a jab from Canthropus.
Canthropus misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kochanowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kochanowski throws a lazy right hand but Canthropus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Canthropus shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kochanowski blocks a low kick nicely.
Canthropus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Canthropus feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Canthropus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Canthropus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kochanowski's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pithe Canthropus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Canthropus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pithe Canthropus!
Pithe Canthropus gave a mention to VIRAL COMBAT in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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hype
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