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GGGNP 3:Coronation In Tha Cage PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Lovell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ironman. Lovell has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Horton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zack Lovell!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horton swats away the attempt to clinch by Lovell.
Lovell gets caught napping as Horton dives in and scores a takedown. Lovell manages to retain guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Horton is stalling in the full guard.
Horton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Horton stands and steps away. Lovell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lovell looks gassed!
Horton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Horton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Horton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lovell is keeping the position for now.
Horton 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 one minute gone in the round.
Horton tries to free his leg and advance position but Lovell is retaining full guard.
Horton passes into half guard.
Horton is taking a breather. Lovell 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.
Horton is thwarting Lovell's attempts to control the position.
Lovell tries to kick Horton off but Horton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Still in half guard, Horton seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nick Horton just wasn't active enough.
Horton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horton looks to land a combination but Lovell avoids it well.
Lovell throws a head kick but Horton moves out of range.
Zack Lovell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Horton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Horton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horton wants to pass the guard but Lovell is defending well.
Horton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horton slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Horton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lovell for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nick Horton just wasn't active enough.
Lovell tries to keep at a distance but Horton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Horton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lovell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lovell tries to keep at a distance but Horton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Horton lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Zack Lovell has been cut.
Horton breaks the clinch.
Lovell should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Horton shoots in for a double leg but Lovell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Horton is pushing down on Lovell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lovell is fighting to maintain full guard but Horton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Horton trying to control the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Horton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zack Lovell's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lovell throws a lazy head kick
and Horton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Horton is working Lovell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nick Horton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Horton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Horton connects with a couple of short punches.
Lovell is breathing heavily.
Horton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lovell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Horton lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton pushes down on Lovell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Horton is working for a submission of some sort.
Nice strikes from Horton there.
Horton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Horton controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lovell manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Horton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Horton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ground and pound from Horton seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton trying to control the position but Lovell is working away.
Lovell is trying to buck Horton off.
Horton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Horton lands a few punches from side control.
Lovell prevents Horton from moving into mount.
Horton is trying to get an arm triangle but Lovell is defending well.
Horton tries for a kimura but Lovell is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton taking a breather here.
Lovell taking a bit of punishment here - Horton scoring with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lovell wants to get back to his feet.
Horton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lovell can do to turn this around?
Lovell taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Horton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zack Lovell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lovell gets caught flat footed, as Horton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Horton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lovell keeping full guard, as Horton tries to pass.
Horton distracts Lovell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Horton cracks Lovell with a solid left hand.
Horton content to stall in guard here.
Horton passes Lovell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lovell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Horton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nick Horton.
Horrible takedown by Horton or perhaps it was just good defense by Lovell which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horton looks for a takedown but Lovell sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Horton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horton scores a takedown into full mount!
Horton controlling the position easily from mount.
Lovell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton content just to control the position here.
Lovell is bucking up trying to escape but Horton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lovell can't escape the position.
Horton controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Lovell is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Horton!
A less than humble Nick Horton misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lloyd Christmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wyatt Earp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lloyd Christmas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wyatt Earp!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Earp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christmas.
Earp smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crunch! Earp slams his shin into Christmas's torso.
Earp shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Christmas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Earp throwing strikes here but Christmas is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Earp misses with a head shot.
Earp is working for a guillotine from mount but Christmas frees his head quite easily.
Earp scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Earp scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Earp prevents Christmas from getting the reversal.
Earp lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Earp trying to control but Christmas is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Earp lands a heavy elbow.
Earp working for a submission but Christmas is keeping him at bay.
Christmas is squirming around, avoiding Earp's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Earp misses with a head shot.
Earp fails to advance to Christmas's back.
Earp with shots to the head and body - Christmas looks very uncomfortable down there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Earp trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Christmas wants to control but Earp is having none of it.
Christmas working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earp content just to control the position here.
Earp is trying to control here but Christmas has managed to regain half guard.
Earp tries to stand and escape but Christmas is controlling the position.
Christmas misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Earp wants to take a breather but Christmas is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Earp might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Christmas kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Christmas tries to get to full guard but Earp has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Wyatt Earp.
Earp drives through with a takedown into guard.
Earp stopping the sweep attempt from Christmas.
Christmas controls Earp momentarily but Earp frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Earp trying to control the position from guard on top but Christmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wyatt Earp dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Earp scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Christmas is doing well to control the position and prevent Earp from advancing to side control.
Earp stands up from half guard.
Christmas has a takedown stuffed.
Earp should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Christmas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Earp sprawls well. Earp wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Christmas gets slowly back to his feet.
Christmas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Earp as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lloyd Christmas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christmas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Earp to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Christmas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Earp has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Christmas is proving hard to escape from.
Earp has gone for a leg lock! Christmas slips out almost immediately though and dives into Earp's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Earp seems keen to control Christmas's posture.
Christmas trying to control the position from guard on top but Earp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christmas wants to pass the guard but Earp is keeping the position.
Earp throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Christmas throws a big elbow that misses.
Earp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Earp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Earp is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Earp keeping full guard, as Christmas tries to pass.
Christmas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Christmas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Earp working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christmas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christmas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christmas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Christmas is looking to work some ground and pound but Earp has wrist control.
Christmas trying to control but Earp is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christmas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christmas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Christmas pushes down on Earp's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wyatt Earp 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.
Christmas scores with a takedown into Earp's guard.
Earp pushes a forearm under Christmas's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Christmas is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wyatt Earp!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Wyatt Earp made sure he mentioned Saving Grace Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Barker has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lenny Butler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Barker!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Butler as he avoids it easily.
Butler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Butler stalling in the clinch.
Barker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Butler to keep the fight standing.
Barker gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Butler regains guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Barker wants to get up but he can't break Butler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Butler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barker.
Butler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Butler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Butler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barker is one step ahead there.
Butler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barker manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barker striking off his back but it's not causing Butler any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler drops back looking for a leg! Barker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barker manages to kick Butler off! Butler jumps back into Barker's guard.
Barker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barker pulls Butler in close to prevent any damage.
Barker controls Butler momentarily but Butler frees himself.
Butler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Butler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barker trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Butler advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barker trying to control but Butler postures up.
Butler is trying to control the action in half guard but Barker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barker is trying to stand up here but Butler is controlling him well.
Barker is not content to let Butler control the position.
Barker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Butler.
Butler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lenny Butler just wasn't active enough.
Barker doesn't manage to clinch there - Butler circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barker.
Lenny Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Barker.
Butler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barker counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Butler is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barker wants to work for an arm triangle but Butler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barker content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker stands up from half guard.
Barker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Butler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Butler is one step ahead there.
Barker keeping moving, preventing Butler from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barker trying to keep a closed guard but Butler is proving a slippery customer.
Barker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Butler stacks Barker on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Butler!
Butler has knee on belly momentarily but Barker bucks him off and regains half guard.
Butler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Butler winds up and cracks Barker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Butler is working away from the top position though.
Butler stops Barker from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrew Barker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Butler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Butler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Butler closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Andrew Barker has been cut.
Butler misses with a head kick.
Barker closes the distance and clinches up with Butler, looking for a takedown. Barker pushes Butler against the cage but Butler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Butler with that takedown attempt.
Barker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Butler is fending him off so far but Barker persists. Nope, Butler circles away and we're back to standing.
Butler throws a wild body kick that Barker sees coming a mile off.
Barker leaves Butler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Nice takedown defense from Butler. No joy for Barker on that attempt.
Lenny Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Barker.
Horrible takedown by Barker or perhaps it was just good defense by Butler which made him look bad.
Barker is breathing heavily.
Butler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler stands up and beckons Barker to his feet.
Butler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Butler holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Butler jumps guard and drags Barker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Butler is working an open guard so Barker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Butler clinches.
The referee calls for Butler to work.
Butler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barker wants to clinch up but Butler keeps it at a distance.
Barker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Butler pinned against the cage. Butler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Butler misses with a head kick.
Butler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barker closes the distance and pushes Butler back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barker fails to pull guard.
Butler managing to block the knees to the body from Barker.
Barker is trying to break free.
Butler is leaning against Barker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Butler has hold of one of Barker's legs. Barker is fighting the takedown attempt but Butler gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Butler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barker on the ground.
Barker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Butler trying to control but Barker is working from the bottom.
Barker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barker keeping full guard, as Butler tries to pass.
Barker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Butler wants to control from the top but Barker keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Barker pulls Butler in close to his closed guard and prevents Butler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Butler stands up from Barker's guard - Butler perhaps looking for a knockout.
Horrible takedown by Butler or perhaps it was just good defense by Barker which made him look bad.
Barker looks to clinch
and Butler moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Butler is trying to pull guard but Barker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barker has Butler pressed against the cage, preventing Butler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Butler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Barker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Butler as he jumps to the side.
Butler scores with a takedown into Barker's guard.
Butler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Butler content to stall in guard here.
Butler postures up and lands a big shot to Barker's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barker pushes Butler off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Butler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Butler blocks the strikes from Barker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker is looking to control Butler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barker avoid being mounted?
Barker wants to get back to full guard.
Butler content to control rather than advance.
Butler is trying to control the action in half guard but Barker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Butler blocks the strikes from Barker.
Butler wants to stand but Barker has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barker trying to control here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Butler scores with a takedown into Barker's guard.
Barker throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Barker wants to stand and escape but Butler is having none of it.
Barker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Butler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Butler wants to stall.
Butler breaks the clinch.
Butler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Butler wants it to stay on the feet.
Butler lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Barker misses with the body kick
and Butler counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Barker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Barker tries for a takedown but Butler circles away easily
and Butler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barker won't be happy with that.
Lenny Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Barker.
Butler decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Butler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Butler defends it nicely.
Barker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barker rushes Butler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barker turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Barker in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Butler is not content to let Barker control the position.
Barker cracks Butler with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Butler clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Barker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Butler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Barker tries to improve position but can't.
Barker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Butler trying to control the position but Barker is working away.
Barker is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Butler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Butler off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker is punishing Butler with strikes - can he finish him?!
Butler wants to control his opponent's hands but Barker gets his hands free.
Barker is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Butler defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Butler defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Butler is trying to stand back up.
Barker is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Butler knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Butler for a finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butler looking very determined here, making life difficult for Barker.
Barker is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Butler has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Butler trying to control but not successfully.
Barker scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Butler is looking for a way out.
I really don't envy Butler right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker missing with strikes from the back.
Barker is trying to stick to Butler's back but Butler is turning into Barker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Barker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Butler.
Butler wanted to stand there but Barker had control of the position.
Barker working for a triangle but Butler defends it easily.
Barker throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Butler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barker trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barker tries to strike from the bottom.
Barker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Butler's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butler working for a triangle but Barker defends it easily.
Butler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barker trying to control the position from guard on top but Butler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Barker dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Barker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Butler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Butler moves away from the strike by Barker.
Barker instigates a clinch.
Barker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Butler after a bit of a struggle.
Butler tries to pull guard but Barker won't allow it.
Barker trying to control the position but instead, Butler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barker into the cage.
Butler pulls guard effortlessly.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Barker won't allow Butler to sweep him here.
Butler trying to control the position.
Butler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Butler tries to get out of the position.
Barker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Butler's head.
Andrew Barker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Butler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Butler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Butler has his foot on Barker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barker works his way back into a safe position though.
Butler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barker stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Barker takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Butler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Butler is looking to take this one to the mat.
A frustrated look appears on Butler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barker wants a takedown but no success here.
Lenny Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Barker.
Barker misses with an elbow over the top.
Butler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barker after a bit of a struggle.
Butler wants to stall.
Butler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barker just stands there and leans against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barker stalling against the cage.
Butler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barker can't get the takedown.
Barker trying to land knees to the body.
Butler tries to land knees in the clinch but Barker avoids the damage to the body.
Butler wants a takedown.
Barker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Butler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Butler's best efforts.
Barker manages to get to full guard.
Barker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butler prevents Barker from getting back to his feet.
Butler tries to stand but Barker is controlling from the bottom.
Barker tries to strike from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Butler trying to control but Barker is working from the bottom.
Barker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Barker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 47:48
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Barker!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Andrew Barker waved his t-shirt featuring Saving Grace Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Prototype (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jethro Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Patrick Prototype!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jethro Gibbs!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbs doesn't manage to clinch there - Prototype circles away.
Gibbs should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gibbs shoots in looking for a takedown but Prototype manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gibbs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gibbs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Prototype manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gibbs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prototype.
Prototype tries to keep at a distance but Gibbs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Prototype breaks the clinch.
Prototype misses with a series of wild punches.
Prototype changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gibbs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Prototype advances to mount.
Prototype takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Prototype scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prototype working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gibbs regains half guard.
Gibbs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gibbs won't allow Prototype to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gibbs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gibbs keeping moving, preventing Prototype from controlling successfully.
Prototype is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prototype tries to free his leg and advance position but Gibbs is retaining full guard.
Gibbs trying to keep a closed guard but Prototype is proving a slippery customer.
Gibbs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Prototype trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gibbs manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Prototype pulls Gibbs in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prototype 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.
Prototype pulls Gibbs in close to prevent any damage.
Gibbs preventing the sweep.
Prototype has control of Gibbs's left arm, preventing Gibbs from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Patrick Prototype wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gibbs was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Prototype wants to hold on but Gibbs pushes him away.
Prototype is trying to escape the mount.
Gibbs punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prototype is bucking up trying to escape but Gibbs cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prototype tries to hold on but Gibbs pushes him away.
Prototype is breathing heavily.
Gibbs dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jethro Gibbs will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Prototype gets tackled into the cage by Gibbs. Gibbs maintains the clinch.
Prototype breaks the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Gibbs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gibbs stuffs the takedown.
Prototype misses with a body kick.
Prototype circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prototype shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gibbs defends it nicely.
Prototype pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Prototype shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Prototype. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Prototype fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gibbs sprawls well initially but Prototype persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gibbs is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prototype tries to pass to full mount but Gibbs defends it.
Gibbs tries to get to full guard but Prototype has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prototype trying to control from half guard but Gibbs is working away.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gibbs wants to improve his position but Prototype is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Prototype is working away from the top position though.
Gibbs gets back to full guard.
Gibbs looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gibbs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gibbs doesn't manage to clinch there - Prototype circles away.
Prototype shoots in for a takedown but Gibbs shows good takedown defense.
Prototype fails to land the takedown.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Prototype enables Gibbs to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Prototype manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs trying to control but Prototype is working from the bottom.
Gibbs wants to pass the guard but Prototype is keeping the position.
Gibbs wants to stand but Prototype is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gibbs wants to control from the top but Prototype keeps moving.
Gibbs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prototype swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jethro Gibbs.
Gibbs shoots in but no luck this time.
Prototype shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Prototype showed some decent athleticism there.
Gibbs is trying to get back to full guard.
Gibbs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gibbs wants to control but Prototype is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Gibbs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Prototype.
Jethro Gibbs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Prototype landing strikes.
Prototype decides to stand back up. Prototype steps back and let's Gibbs get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Prototype.
Prototype wants to clinch.
Gibbs throws a head kick that misses.
Gibbs blocks a head kick by Prototype.
Prototype misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Prototype swivels and escapes.
Patrick Prototype is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prototype fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gibbs to the ground. Prototype is now in Gibbs's guard.
Prototype trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gibbs looking to control but Prototype passes into half guard.
Prototype is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gibbs sees it coming and defends easily.
Prototype trying to control the action but Gibbs is working from the bottom.
Gibbs regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prototype trying to control but Gibbs is working from the bottom.
Prototype has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gibbs is proving hard to escape from.
Gibbs is pulling down on Prototype's head. It's preventing any offense from Prototype, at least for the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Patrick Prototype.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gibbs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs feints and then cracks Prototype's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Prototype down.
Gibbs misses with a takedown attempt - Prototype sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horrible takedown by Gibbs or perhaps it was just good defense by Prototype which made him look bad.
Patrick Prototype has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jethro Gibbs.
Gibbs doesn't manage to clinch there - Prototype circles away.
Prototype tries for a takedown but Gibbs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gibbs throws a nice head kick!
Gibbs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prototype avoids it really well and circles away.
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prototype shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gibbs is trying to defend but Prototype finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prototype content to control rather than advance.
Gibbs wants to control but Prototype is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prototype controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Prototype clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gibbs lands a high kick!
Prototype ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gibbs moves away.
Gibbs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Prototype defends it nicely.
Prototype fails in his attempt to clinch.
Prototype drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Prototype works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gibbs on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gibbs is looking to escape.
Gibbs is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prototype keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Prototype trying to control from half guard but Gibbs is working away.
Prototype sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gibbs defending well though.
Gibbs is trying to stand.
Prototype keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gibbs is looking to control Prototype's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gibbs avoid being mounted?
The ref stands the fighters back up because Patrick Prototype just wasn't active enough.
Prototype rushes Gibbs and presses him up against the cage.
Gibbs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Prototype pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prototype is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Prototype jumps guard but Gibbs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Prototype prevents the takedown attempt.
Patrick Prototype has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jethro Gibbs.
Gibbs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Prototype.
Prototype can't break the clinch.
Gibbs breaks from the clinch.
Prototype avoids a kick to the body.
Prototype shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gibbs napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prototype tries to score with some ground and pound. Gibbs controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gibbs is trying to improve his position.
Prototype slows the pace down.
Prototype tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gibbs is not content to let Prototype control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Prototype swings around for an armbar but Gibbs sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Prototype's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gibbs trying to control but Prototype is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Prototype had his way with Jethro Gibbs in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gibbs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gibbs is defended easily by Prototype.
Gibbs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Prototype misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prototype manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gibbs on his heels. He'll look to pass Gibbs's guard now, I'm sure.
Gibbs is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Prototype's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gibbs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Prototype is one step ahead there.
Prototype sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gibbs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Prototype is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Patrick Prototype.
Gibbs looks to land a body kick but Prototype moved away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gibbs.
Patrick Prototype has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jethro Gibbs.
Gibbs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prototype distracts Gibbs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Prototype wants to control from the top but Gibbs keeps moving.
Prototype decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Prototype closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gibbs to the mat! Gibbs manages to get full guard.
Gibbs keeping moving, preventing Prototype from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibbs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prototype trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Prototype stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gibbs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gibbs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Prototype wants to control from the top but Gibbs keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gibbs pushes a forearm under Prototype's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Prototype is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jethro Gibbs!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jethro Gibbs waved his t-shirt featuring Saving Grace Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Stamper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brayden Lovell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Stamper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harry Stamper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brayden Lovell!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stamper lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Stamper thuds his shin into the meat of Lovell's side.
Lovell misses with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stamper is defended easily by Lovell.
Lovell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good work by Stamper as he checks the leg kick.
Stamper tries to clinch but Lovell moves out of range.
Lovell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lovell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stamper is out of range.
Stamper misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovell lands a head kick!
Brayden Lovell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lovell just misses with a punch to the body.
Lovell scores with a nice strike.
Lovell misses with a combination
and Stamper counters with a low kick, right behind Lovell 's knee.
Lovell looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamper fails with the takedown.
Stamper dives in and grabs Lovell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lovell pushes down on Stamper's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Stamper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stamper throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lovell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stamper is in Lovell's guard.
Stamper in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stamper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stamper thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stamper has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lovell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lovell tries to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stamper slips nicely into half guard.
Stamper controlling the pace.
Stamper seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lovell for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stamper wants to control but Lovell is keeping him busy.
Stamper prevents Lovell from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Harry Stamper just wasn't active enough.
Lovell lands a head kick. Stamper smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lovell lands a jab.
Stamper doesn't manage to clinch there - Lovell circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stamper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stamper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lovell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lovell throws a head kick that misses
and Stamper counters with a nice uppercut.
Lovell stuffs the takedown attempt from Stamper. Stamper gets slowly back to his feet.
Good exchange - Lovell coming out on top.
Stamper doesn't manage to clinch there - Lovell circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stamper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lovell as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovell pushes Stamper away with a front kick.
Lovell throws a sloppy head kick and Stamper moves out of range easily.
Stamper wants to clinch up but Lovell keeps it at a distance.
Stamper needs to keep his hands up - Lovell had a free shot at his head there.
Stamper throws a head kick that misses.
Lovell lands a nice looking body kick.
Lovell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lovell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Stamper. No joy for Lovell on that attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stamper blocks a head kick by Lovell.
Stamper closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lovell quickly recovers to half guard.
Stamper thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brayden Lovell will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lovell lands with a kick to the temple. Stamper shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stamper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lovell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Lovell misses.
Lovell stuffs the takedown.
A head kick from Stamper lands but Lovell takes it in his stride.
It looks like Brayden Lovell has been cut.
Lovell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lovell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stamper in his tracks.
Lovell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stamper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stamper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stamper tries to clinch there but Lovell circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stamper fails to land the takedown.
Lovell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stamper.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lovell jabs Stamper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovell slaps away a takedown attempt from Stamper, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Stamper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lovell misses with an uppercut. Stamper saw that one coming.
Stamper blocks a head kick by Lovell.
Lovell throws a head kick that Stamper semi-blocks.
Lovell scores with a decent looking hook.
Lovell throws a head kick but Stamper moves out of range.
Lovell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lovell is controlling Stamper's posture.
Lovell wants to stand but Stamper is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stamper decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stamper looks for a takedown but Lovell sprawls well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lovell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lovell avoids a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Lovell there.
Nice uppercut lands for Lovell. That snapped Stamper's head back.
Nice body punch from Lovell.
Lovell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Stamper with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovell misses with an uppercut.
Horrible takedown by Lovell or perhaps it was just good defense by Stamper which made him look bad.
Stamper fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lovell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stamper was well out of range. Poor timing from Lovell.
Stamper changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lovell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stamper in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Stamper taking a breather here.
Lovell struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Lovell is right now.
Lovell tries to buck Stamper off but Stamper is having none of it.
Stamper is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lovell has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stamper is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lovell has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brayden Lovell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brayden Lovell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stamper doesn't manage to clinch there - Lovell circles away.
Stamper misses with a takedown attempt - Lovell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lovell throws a sloppy head kick and Stamper moves out of range easily.
Stamper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lovell tries to land knees in the clinch but Stamper avoids the damage to the body.
Lovell landing knees to the head.
Stamper is trying to drag Lovell to the mat but Lovell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stamper is trying to push Lovell away but Lovell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lovell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamper blocks an elbow strike from Lovell.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lovell keeps control of Stamper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stamper is trying to break free.
Stamper can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Stamper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lovell misses with a knee strike.
Stamper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lovell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lovell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lovell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lovell.
Lovell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lovell throws a head kick but Stamper moves out of range.
Lovell tries to clinch but Stamper moves out of range.
Lovell with a jab.
Lovell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stamper's waist but Stamper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lovell off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stamper takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stamper scores with a takedown into Lovell's guard.
Stamper won't allow Lovell to sweep him here.
Stamper trying to control the position from guard on top but Lovell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Harry Stamper.
Lovell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Stamper.
Lovell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lovell just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Stamper.
Lovell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stamper instigates a clinch.
Stamper pulls guard successfully.
Stamper working for a triangle but Lovell defends it easily.
Stamper wants to control the position but Lovell says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stamper wants to control but Lovell is keeping busy.
Stamper pushes Lovell off looking to stand but Lovell dives back in and keeps control.
Stamper wants to get back to full guard but Lovell has passed into side control.
Lovell working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lovell grinds an elbow into Stamper's temple.
Lovell cracks Stamper with a big right hand but Stamper just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Brayden Lovell just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Brayden Lovell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stamper loads up on a big right hand but Lovell slips the punch.
Lovell tries to bum rush Stamper with a series of wild strikes but Stamper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stamper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brayden Lovell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stamper drives through with a takedown into Lovell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lovell striking from his own guard.
Stamper wants to control from the top but Lovell keeps moving.
Lovell throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Stamper drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lovell dives on top into guard.
Lovell wants to control from the top but Stamper keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamper looking to control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lovell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lovell cracks Stamper with a solid left hand.
Lovell chips away with some ground and pound.
Lovell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stamper has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lovell has passed into side control.
Lovell cracks Stamper with a big elbow.
Stamper is looking to regain half guard here but Lovell keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stamper is trying to control Lovell's posture but Lovell avoids it.
Stamper is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lovell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lovell is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stamper manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lovell is thwarting Stamper's attempts to control the position.
Lovell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stamper keeps working.
Stamper wants to control but Lovell is keeping busy.
Stamper is not content to let Lovell control the position.
Stamper wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lovell thuds his shin into the meat of Stamper's side.
Stamper shoots for a double leg takedown but Lovell sprawls well. He's pushed Stamper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown by Stamper or perhaps it was just good defense by Lovell which made him look bad.
Lovell scores with a jab to the head.
Stamper swats away the attempt to clinch by Lovell.
Stamper takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stamper tries to clinch but Lovell is having none of it.
Stamper misses with a series of wild punches.
Lovell stalks Stamper and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stamper's face. Stamper staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brayden Lovell dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Brayden Lovell's cut.
That's time! Stamper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lovell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lovell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lovell scores with a nice body kick.
Stamper shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stamper showed some decent athleticism there.
Stamper is controlling the pace.
Lovell misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamper prevents Lovell from standing back up.
Lovell is pressing down on Stamper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stamper is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Harry Stamper wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lovell throws a sloppy head kick and Stamper moves out of range easily.
Stamper throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lovell was covering up waiting for the punch and Stamper finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stamper wants to stand and escape but instead Lovell has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stamper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stamper thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Stamper is looking to sweep but instead, Lovell has passed into half guard.
Lovell slows the pace down in half guard.
Stamper trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stamper wants to improve his position but Lovell is controlling well.
Lovell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stamper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lovell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stamper tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Stamper gets full guard.
Lovell chips away with some ground and pound.
Stamper has momentary wrist control but Lovell slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stamper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lovell is one step ahead there.
Lovell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lovell preventing the sweep.
Lovell slips nicely into half guard.
Stamper wants to stand back up but Lovell manages to pass into side control.
Harry Stamper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brayden Lovell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stamper looks to move to half guard but instead Lovell has passed into mount! Damn!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Harry Stamper.
I think Lovell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 46:49
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brayden Lovell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander The Great One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander The Great One will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander The Great One!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Great One closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Morris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but The Great One scores with a couple of nice shots.
The Great One is working for a submission of some sort.
Morris taking some punishment here, with The Great One in his half guard.
The Great One wants to stand but Morris has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The Great One is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morris defends it well.
The Great One thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morris's head.
The Great One stalling away here and it's allowed Morris to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The Great One throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris lands an upkick as The Great One stands over him.
Morris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Great One throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Great One trying to stand up but can't free himself from Morris's guard.
The Great One trying to control the position from guard on top but Morris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Great One postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morris might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Great One in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Great One is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Morris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Great One.
The Great One prevents Morris from getting back to his feet.
Morris is breathing heavily.
The Great One stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Great One throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Great One must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Great One advances position into side control!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morris sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The Great One is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morris is staying active underneath The Great One, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Great One wants to free his trapped foot but Morris is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alexander The Great One wasn't active enough on the ground.
The Great One tries to clinch up.
The Great One shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morris as he avoids it easily.
Morris shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. The Great One is trying to defend but Morris finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The Great One trying to control but Morris postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris wants to take a breather but The Great One is having none of it.
Morris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morris wants to stand up but The Great One is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morris trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander The Great One 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.
Morris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Great One.
The Great One has closed the distance and engaged Morris in a clinch.
The Great One is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morris pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The Great One pulls guard successfully.
Morris throws a big right hand that misses.
The Great One is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morris controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris looking to pass the guard.
Morris wants to control from the top but The Great One keeps moving.
Morris controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chris Morris has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
The Great One closes the distance and clinches up with Morris, looking for a takedown. The Great One pushes Morris against the cage but Morris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chris Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander The Great One.
Morris is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Great One sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morris leaves The Great One with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The Great One preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Morris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Morris tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The Great One wants to control but Morris passes into side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Great One tries to buck Morris off but Morris is having none of it.
The Great One tries to escape but Morris is in control.
Morris is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt The Great One will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Morris wants to control but The Great One is keeping him busy.
The Great One is trying to control Morris's posture but Morris avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A clash of legs there as The Great One blocks the low kick.
The Great One drives through and clinches with Morris against the cage.
Morris is pressed up against the cage. The Great One has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Morris down to the mat. Morris avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Morris lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Morris.
The Great One will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Great One defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morris.
The Great One shoots in for a double leg but Morris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morris dives in and grabs The Great One's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Great One pushes down on Morris's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Morris dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Great One shoots in looking for a takedown but Morris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Great One's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chris Morris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morris forces The Great One back against the cage and clinches.
Morris tries for a takedown. No joy.
Morris gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Great One.
Morris is looking for a takedown.
The Great One jumps into guard, dragging Morris to the mat.
Alexander The Great One has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morris won't allow The Great One to get back to his feet.
Morris showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Great One looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Morris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Great One is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Morris wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The Great One fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chris Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander The Great One.
The Great One closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morris circles away.
The Great One shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Morris counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for The Great One!
Morris working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The Great One tries to hold on but Morris pushes him away.
Morris looking to control but The Great One is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The Great One manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Great One is not content to let Morris control the position.
The Great One is trying to control but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chris Morris.
The Great One looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morris is fending him off so far but The Great One persists. Nope, Morris circles away and we're back to standing.
The Great One stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Great One wants it to stay on the feet.
The Great One moves into the clinch.
The Great One wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Morris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Great One gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Great One sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morris looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Great One is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Morris clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The Great One instigates a clinch.
The Great One misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morris.
The Great One manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Morris wants to stand but The Great One is controlling his posture from full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The Great One is looking to stand up but Morris isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Great One is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Morris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Great One swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Great One looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Great One has a closed guard, preventing Morris from standing up.
Morris got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Great One has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morris has managed to get both his arms back between The Great One's legs - danger averted.
The Great One keeping moving, preventing Morris from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The Great One looking to control.
Morris trying to control the position from guard on top but The Great One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Morris wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Morris stuffs the takedown attempt from The Great One. The Great One gets slowly back to his feet.
Morris shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Morris is looking to take a break and control but The Great One is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Great One looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Great One is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Morris seems content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Chris Morris wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Morris moves into range and clinches up with The Great One.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Morris had his way with Alexander The Great One in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Morris misses with a wild body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Great One.
Morris dives in and grabs The Great One's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Great One pushes down on Morris's head and hops out.
Morris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Great One defends it nicely.
The Great One shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morris as he jumps to the side.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Morris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Great One.
Chris Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander The Great One.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Great One 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.
Morris controls The Great One momentarily but The Great One frees himself.
The Great One slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The Great One decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The Great One tries to sprawl but Morris drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Morris has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris with shots to the head and body - The Great One looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morris trying to control but The Great One is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Great One tries to hold on but Morris postures up.
The Great One keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The Great One wants to control but Morris is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Morris controlling the position easily from mount.
The Great One is looking to improve his position but Morris isn't that keen on the idea.
Morris trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chris Morris.
I think Morris has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 49:46
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 48:47
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Morris!
Chris Morris really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Saving Grace Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Del Estep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Del Estep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mr Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estep dives in and scores a takedown into Anderson's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Estep accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Estep wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Estep throws a big right hand that misses.
Estep postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Estep from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Estep preventing the sweep.
Anderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Estep defends it easily.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson has Estep pulled in close to control his posture.
Anderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Estep defends it easily.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Estep working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Anderson trying to control the action but Estep is working from the bottom.
Estep is looking to get back to is feet but Anderson passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Estep's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estep is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Anderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Estep, who protects the arm well.
Estep struggling a bit here.
Estep taking a bit of punishment here - Anderson scoring with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson controls the position from side control.
Estep is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Anderson working away.
Anderson is working Estep over with some ground and pound from side control.
Estep is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Estep is looking to reverse the position.
Estep throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Estep can't do much from the bottom here.
Estep gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anderson controlling the pace.
Estep has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Estep is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mr Anderson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Anderson lands a head kick!
Anderson looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Estep, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Estep against the cage but Estep circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mr Anderson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Estep breaks the clinch.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Estep moves out of range easily.
Estep is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Estep moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Estep shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Estep circles away.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Estep pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Estep makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Del Estep seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Estep on that attempt.
Estep rushes Anderson and presses him up against the cage.
Estep is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estep wants a takedown.
Anderson looking to slow down the pace here.
Estep breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Estep wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Estep shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Del Estep. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Estep shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Anderson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Estep misses with the ground and pound.
Anderson gets back to half guard.
Estep is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson is just riding it out for now. Estep eventually gives up the hold.
Estep seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson controlling the position for now.
Estep moves nicely into side control.
Check out the look on Estep's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
Anderson is trying to control Estep's posture but Estep avoids it.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Estep throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Anderson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Estep is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anderson is refusing to be controlled, as Estep sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Estep is working away from the top position though.
Estep wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it.
Estep sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Estep wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Del Estep dominated that second 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.
Estep looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Estep crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Anderson - the referee stops the clock and Estep gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Anderson. Estep manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Del Estep is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Estep circles away from the clinch attempt.
Estep takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Estep defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
Estep throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Estep is in Anderson's guard.
Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Estep tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Estep accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Estep's guard.
Estep is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Estep working a defensive guard but Anderson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Anderson happy to just control the position for now.
Estep is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Anderson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estep trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Anderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Estep is trying to stand back up but Anderson is controlling him
Anderson wants to control but Estep is keeping him busy.
Estep is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mr Anderson.
Estep stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Anderson showed some decent athleticism there.
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Estep has one foot on Anderson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Estep decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Estep is keen to just control but Anderson is a slippery customer.
Estep throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Estep is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anderson trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Estep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Estep.
Anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Estep not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anderson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Anderson is looking to get back to is feet but Estep passes into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Del Estep 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!
Estep throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Estep enables Anderson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Estep manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Anderson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Estep's guard.
Estep looking to control.
Estep pushes Anderson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Estep looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Estep fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Anderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Anderson prevents Estep from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estep trying to control the position but instead, Anderson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Estep into the cage.
Anderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Estep is pushing Anderson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Anderson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Anderson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Estep scoring with some ground and pound.
Anderson working for a triangle but Estep defends it easily.
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Estep is aware though and is defending well.
Estep might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Estep can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Estep slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estep is in close to Anderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Estep trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson looking to control.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Estep from controlling successfully.
Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estep forces his way into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Estep connects with a nice short shot to Anderson's temple.
Anderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anderson.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Estep wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Mr Anderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Estep's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Estep clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but Estep blocks with his arms.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Estep shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Estep fails to pull guard.
Estep breaks the clinch.
Estep shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Estep pushes down on Anderson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Estep is keen to just control but Anderson is a slippery customer.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Estep.
Estep missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
Anderson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Estep thows a huge punch but Anderson dodges it nicely.
Estep is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Del Estep overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Estep is working away from the top position though.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Estep is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to hold on to Estep's head to control him but Estep postures up.
Estep not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Estep wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson wants to control but Estep is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Estep trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Estep is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mr Anderson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Estep tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Estep leaves Anderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Estep takes the fight into the clinch.
Estep breaks from the clinch.
Estep moves into the clinch.
Estep has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Estep is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Estep down to the mat. Estep avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Del Estep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Anderson.
Estep shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Estep keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Estep stuffs the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Del Estep showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Estep has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 48:48
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 48:48
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Hagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Five Sixteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Hagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matthew Five Sixteen!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Five Sixteen gets a double leg takedown into Hagan's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hagan keeping full guard, as Five Sixteen tries to pass.
Five Sixteen stays in close to Hagan's body and controls the position.
Five Sixteen postures up and lands a big shot to Hagan's brow.
Five Sixteen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hagan is retaining full guard.
Five Sixteen stands up from Hagan's guard - Five Sixteen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hagan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Five Sixteen pinned against the cage. Five Sixteen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hagan misses with a takedown attempt
and Five Sixteen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Five Sixteen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hagan keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Five Sixteen slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Matthew Five Sixteen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hagan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Five Sixteen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Five Sixteen advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagan stops Five Sixteen from passing to mount.
Hagan is looking for a sweep.
Five Sixteen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hagan looking for a sweep but Five Sixteen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
A nice elbow there by Five Sixteen.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Five Sixteen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagan is working to get back to half guard.
Five Sixteen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Five Sixteen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Five Sixteen trying to control but Hagan is having none of it.
Five Sixteen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen blocks Hagan's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Five Sixteen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hagan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Five Sixteen looking to control but Hagan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee warns Hagan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Five Sixteen 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.
Hagan moves out of range as Five Sixteen throws a body kick.
Hagan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Five Sixteen tries to avoid it but Hagan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Five Sixteen to the ground. Five Sixteen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hagan dives in and grabs Five Sixteen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Five Sixteen pushes down on Hagan's head and hops out.
Hagan throws a head kick that misses.
Henry Hagan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Five Sixteen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hagan clinches up against the cage.
Five Sixteen can't break the clinch.
Hagan successfully pulls guard.
Five Sixteen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hagan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Five Sixteen trying to control but Hagan is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagan 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.
Hagan trying to control the position.
Hagan keeping moving, preventing Five Sixteen from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Matthew Five Sixteen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Five Sixteen rushes Hagan and presses him up against the cage.
Five Sixteen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hagan smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagan shoots for a double leg takedown but Five Sixteen sprawls well. He's pushed Hagan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Hagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hagan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hagan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Five Sixteen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hagan quickly recovers to half guard.
Hagan is not content to let Five Sixteen control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hagan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen stands and steps away. Hagan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Five Sixteen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hagan did well to prevent Five Sixteen getting side control.
Five Sixteen wants to control but Hagan is keeping him busy.
Hagan is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Five Sixteen swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matthew Five Sixteen!
An intense looking Matthew Five Sixteen took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thank you Jesus.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zaine Lovell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Harkleroad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harkleroad comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I am a real American kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Chad Harkleroad told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zaine Lovell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chad Harkleroad!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Lovell.
Harkleroad closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lovell quickly recovers to half guard.
Lovell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lovell tries to get out of the position.
Harkleroad looks to land a strike but Lovell avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Harkleroad is stalling in the full guard.
Harkleroad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lovell is keeping the position for now.
Lovell 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.
Harkleroad trying to control the position from guard on top but Lovell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chad Harkleroad was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lovell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lovell misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovell dives in and grabs Harkleroad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harkleroad pushes down on Lovell's head and hops out.
Harkleroad tries for a takedown but Lovell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lovell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harkleroad swivels and escapes.
Lovell moves out of range of the body kick.
Lovell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lovell wants it to stay on the feet.
Harkleroad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lovell tries to avoid it but Harkleroad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lovell to the ground. Lovell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zaine Lovell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Harkleroad.
Lovell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harkleroad should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Harkleroad drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harkleroad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harkleroad wants to control from the top but Lovell keeps moving.
Harkleroad working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lovell's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harkleroad stopping the sweep attempt from Lovell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad trying to control but Lovell is working from the bottom.
Harkleroad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harkleroad lands a couple of digs.
Harkleroad wants to control from the top but Lovell keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harkleroad drops back looking for a leg! Lovell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lovell manages to kick Harkleroad off! Harkleroad jumps back into Lovell's guard.
Harkleroad trying to control the position from guard on top but Lovell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad works over Lovell with some ground and pound from guard.
Harkleroad won't allow Lovell to sweep him here.
Lovell wants to get back to his feet but Harkleroad is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Harkleroad stands up from Lovell's guard - Harkleroad perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lovell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lovell slaps away a takedown attempt from Harkleroad, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Harkleroad looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Lovell. No joy for Harkleroad on that attempt.
Zaine Lovell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harkleroad has a takedown stuffed.
Lovell scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lovell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harkleroad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lovell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lovell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harkleroad as he avoids it easily.
Lovell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harkleroad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lovell. Lovell obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chad Harkleroad will probably get the nod.
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.
Lovell throws a series of punches but Harkleroad avoids them all with ease.
Harkleroad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lovell leaves Harkleroad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harkleroad looking to score a takedown here. Lovell is defending well but Harkleroad drives through and ends up in Lovell's guard.
Lovell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harkleroad passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Harkleroad tries to move to mount but Lovell blocks the move with his legs.
Chad Harkleroad has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkleroad grinds an elbow into Lovell's temple.
Harkleroad stands up.
Harkleroad is breathing heavily.
Lovell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harkleroad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lovell as he jumps to the side.
Lovell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Harkleroad has eaten all the pies!
Lovell is trying to break free.
Lovell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harkleroad.
Zaine Lovell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Harkleroad.
Harkleroad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lovell smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad shoots for a double leg takedown but Lovell sprawls well. He's pushed Harkleroad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lovell feints a jab promting Harkleroad to slip. Lovell then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Harkleroad slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lovell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lovell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harkleroad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lovell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harkleroad is fending him off so far but Lovell persists. Nope, Harkleroad circles away and we're back to standing.
Lovell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Lovell.
Harkleroad closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Harkleroad lands in his opponent's guard.
Harkleroad wants to control from the top but Lovell keeps moving.
Lovell looking for a guillotine here but Harkleroad defends easily.
Harkleroad not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chad Harkleroad was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lovell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harkleroad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lovell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harkleroad somewhat.
Harkleroad shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lovell trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chad Harkleroad 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.
Lovell lands with a nice combination. Harkleroad backs away looking to recover.
A head kick from Lovell lands but Harkleroad takes it in his stride.
Harkleroad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown by Harkleroad or perhaps it was just good defense by Lovell which made him look bad.
Harkleroad keeps the fight on the outside.
Lovell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Chad Harkleroad has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lovell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaine Lovell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lovell throws a head kick but Harkleroad moves out of range.
Harkleroad moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovell wants to get back to striking at distance but Harkleroad won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Lovell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lovell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lovell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harkleroad slips a jab and a cross from Lovell.
Zaine Lovell is winning the standup battle so far.
Lovell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harkleroad defends it nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lovell enables Harkleroad to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lovell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Harkleroad trying to control but Lovell is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lovell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harkleroad defends well.
Lovell is trying to control the position but Harkleroad postures up.
Harkleroad stays in close to Lovell's body and controls the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Chad Harkleroad hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Harkleroad drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lovell keeping full guard, as Harkleroad tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Harkleroad's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harkleroad stopping the sweep attempt from Lovell.
Lovell trying to keep a closed guard but Harkleroad is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Harkleroad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lovell is fending him off so far but Harkleroad persists. Nope, Lovell circles away and we're back to standing.
Harkleroad shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lovell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lovell is pushing Harkleroad's head away, looking to escape. Harkleroad manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovell is looking for a sweep.
Harkleroad has control of an arm but Lovell manages to advance to Harkleroad's back!
Lovell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lovell throws strikes from the back but Harkleroad rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Harkleroad.
Lovell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harkleroad 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.
Harkleroad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lovell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Lovell is pushing down on Harkleroad's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harkleroad is fighting to maintain full guard but Lovell has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zaine Lovell clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Harkleroad's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lovell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Harkleroad tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lovell is in Harkleroad's guard.
Harkleroad wants to sweep but no luck.
Lovell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lovell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lovell looking to sit in guard and control but Harkleroad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Harkleroad is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Harkleroad wants to control from the top but Lovell keeps moving.
Harkleroad sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Harkleroad is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lovell wants to stand and escape but Harkleroad is having none of it.
Lovell throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lovell working for a triangle but Harkleroad defends it easily.
Lovell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harkleroad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harkleroad trying to control the position from guard on top but Lovell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovell will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chad Harkleroad.
Harkleroad looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lovell looks to land a combination. Harkleroad sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Harkleroad shoots in and bounces Lovell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Harkleroad wants to control from the top but Lovell keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harkleroad throwing strikes from guard but Lovell blocks nicely.
Harkleroad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harkleroad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lovell working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Harkleroad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lovell as he jumps to the side.
Harkleroad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zaine Lovell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Harkleroad.
Lovell misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheers as Lovell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harkleroad doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harkleroad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lovell avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Zaine Lovell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chad Harkleroad's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lovell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lovell stuffs the takedown.
Lovell tries to clinch but Harkleroad moves out of range.
Lovell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Harkleroad's head.
Lovell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harkleroad shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lovell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Harkleroad goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lovell rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Harkleroad's guard! Nice work there by Lovell!
Lovell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkleroad has a closed guard, preventing Lovell from standing up.
Harkleroad pulls Lovell in close to prevent any damage.
Lovell trying to control the position from guard on top but Harkleroad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lovell passes Harkleroad's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Harkleroad slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Harkleroad lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lovell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovell is trying to escape the mount.
Harkleroad takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lovell working to try and regain half guard.
Harkleroad can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lovell is looking to escape.
Harkleroad postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lovell looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lovell has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lovell!
Harkleroad 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.
Lovell is working Harkleroad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lovell pushes down on Harkleroad's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lovell seems to be looking for submissions.
Harkleroad gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad is wriggling around but Lovell manages to pass to half guard.
Lovell content to control rather than advance.
Harkleroad has his hands clasped together around Lovell's back. He's all about the action.
Harkleroad wants to control but Lovell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harkleroad actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zaine Lovell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lovell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 49:46
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 47:48
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chad Harkleroad!
Chad Harkleroad is the new light heavyweight champion!
Chad Harkleroad made sure to mention his sponsor, Nature's Edge Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Estep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Estep's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Courageous. Price is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Thunderstruck. This should be fireworks!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Estep!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathaniel Price!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Estep counters with a crisp one two that drops Price! Estep thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Price to his feet! Price is in big trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Estep tries to keep at a distance but Price has taken the fight into the clinch.
Estep lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Nathaniel Price has been cut.
Estep has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Price after a bit of a struggle.
Estep tries to land knees in the clinch but Price avoids the damage to the body.
Estep missing with knees to the body.
Estep is pressed up against the cage. Price has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Estep down to the mat. Estep avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Price throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Estep.
Price throws a head kick that misses.
Price fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Price tries to score a power double leg takedown but Estep sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Price somewhat.
Brian Estep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathaniel Price.
Price looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Estep is fending him off so far but Price persists. Nope, Estep circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estep wants to clinch up but Price keeps it at a distance.
Price is trying desperately to land a takedown but Estep is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Price.
Estep doesn't manage to clinch there - Price circles away.
Price clinches with his opponent.
Estep scores with a nice hook to the head.
Estep has Price pressed against the cage.
Estep is looking to take this one to the mat.
Estep jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Price walks away with a smile on his face. Estep gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Price closes the distance and clinches up with Estep, looking for a takedown. Price pushes Estep against the cage but Estep circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Price pushes Estep up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estep has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Price works on Estep's body with a couple of short punches.
Estep gets through Price's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Estep lands a knee to the body.
Price looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Estep.
Estep jumps guard.
Estep is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Price has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Estep is proving hard to escape from.
Estep wriggles free and stands up.
Estep rushes Price and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estep breaks from the clinch.
Estep tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Price paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Estep breaks from the clinch.
Estep tries to keep at a distance but Price has taken the fight into the clinch.
Estep looking to throw knees to the head but Price is blocking nicely.
Estep landing knees to the body.
Estep manages to break the clinch.
Price shoots in for a takedown but Estep shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Estep sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Price keeping moving, preventing Estep from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Estep stands and steps away. Price gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Estep blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Estep dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Price's cut.
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.
Price closes this distance looking for a takedown but Estep circles away.
Brian Estep is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Estep fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Estep gets tackled into the cage by Price. Price maintains the clinch.
Estep manages to break the clinch.
Estep tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Estep clinches with his opponent.
Price manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Price wants to take the fight to the mat but Estep manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brian Estep has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Estep jumps guard but Price turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estep lands a knee to the head.
Estep is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Price gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Estep takes an elbow to the forehead.
Estep lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Price is breathing heavily.
Price tries to pull guard but Estep holds him up against the cage and eventually Price drops back down to his feet.
Brian Estep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathaniel Price.
A knee to the head by Estep.
Price tries to score a body lock takedown but Estep shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Estep lands a left hand that snaps the head of Price backwards.
Estep lands an elbow just above Price 's eye.
Price takes an elbow to the temple.
Estep tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Price smiles and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Estep throws a one two combo.
That has opened up Nathaniel Price's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Estep.
Estep is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Estep gets a clinch.
Price wants to break the clinch but can't.
Price breaks from the clinch.
Estep stuns Price with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Estep scores with a nice strike.
The cut above Nathaniel Price's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Estep tries to clinch but Price is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estep drives through and clinches with Price against the cage.
Estep landing knees to the body.
Estep lands a body shot in the clinch.
Estep lands a good knee to the midsection. Price won't want to take too many of those.
Estep manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Estep using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Come on Estep - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Price jumps guard but Estep turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Estep lands a knee to the body.
Estep lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Estep breaks from the clinch.
Price moves into the clinch successfully.
Estep with a knee to the head.
Price prevents a takedown attempt there.
Price is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Estep can't fight it off and eventually Price manages to take the fight to the floor. Estep looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Estep is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Estep sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Estep dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Price's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Estep drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Price gets back to half guard.
Estep is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Price can do to turn this around?
Price tries to get to full guard but Estep has control of the leg.
Price is concentrating on defense, preventing Estep from advancing position.
Estep stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price is trying to stand back up but Estep is controlling him
Price takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Price is trying to control but can't.
Price is trying to stand.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nathaniel Price.
Price swats away the attempt to clinch by Estep.
Price throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Estep fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price avoids a punch combination nicely.
Price throws a sloppy head kick and Estep moves out of range easily.
Estep is trying hard to land a takedown here. Price sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Estep swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Estep as Price shoots in.
Estep fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brian Estep is winning the standup battle so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Estep.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Estep. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Price closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price wants a takedown but no success here.
Estep lands a good knee to the midsection. Price won't want to take too many of those.
Price has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Estep regains guard immediately.
Brian Estep overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Price trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Estep keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
Price would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nathaniel Price has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Estep looks to land a combination. Price sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Estep tries for a takedown but Price sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Estep moves in looking to clinch but Price pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Price has his takedown stuffed
and Estep counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Nathaniel Price just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Price'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.
Price gets the takedown into side control.
Estep tries to improve position but can't.
Price is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Estep's shoulder. That is not cool.
Price stands up.
Price looks for a takedown but Estep sprawls well.
Estep looks to clinch
and Price counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Estep!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Price controlling from the full mount.
Estep wants to control but Price is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price looking to control and managing it successfully.
Price wants to control the pace but Estep is squirming around nicely.
Price is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two 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.
Estep takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Estep bucks up and throws Price to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Estep moves to clinch but Price breaks away
and Price counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Price wants to control from the top but Estep keeps moving.
Price with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estep keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Price pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Estep is keeping the position for now.
Nathaniel Price has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Price shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Estep counters by clinching up.
Estep breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Estep tries to clinch there but Price circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price gets a double leg takedown into Estep's guard.
Price loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Estep has a closed guard, preventing Price from standing up.
Price postures up in Estep's guard and throws a big left but Estep blocks it.
Estep is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Price stands and throws Estep's legs to the side, diving into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Estep tries to bench press Price off him but Price keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Price dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Price's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Price throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Estep.
Price scores with a jab. Estep acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Price shoots in looking for a takedown. Estep tries to sprawl out of it but Price keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Estep manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Price rushes Estep and presses him up against the cage.
Price jumps guard but Estep stands there with Price around his waist. Price gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Price wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Price gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Price is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Price trying to control but Estep is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estep trying to control the position here.
Price wants to control from the top but Estep keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Price wanted to stand there but Estep had control of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nathaniel Price was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Price keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estep gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Estep missing with knees to the body.
Price has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Estep clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Estep manages to reverse the position and now he's in Price's guard. Nice work there by Estep.
Price is adopting a defensive guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Estep's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estep stopping the sweep attempt from Price.
Estep got a little sloppy there for a moment and Price has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Estep has managed to get both his arms back between Price's legs - danger averted.
Estep has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Price is proving hard to escape from.
Price keeping moving, preventing Estep from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estep trying to stand up but can't free himself from Price's guard.
Estep trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.
Brian Estep has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Price shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Price is keen to just control but Estep is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathaniel Price comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Price has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathaniel Price!
Nathaniel Price is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Nathaniel Price started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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