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GGGNP 10: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brayden Lovell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Tebow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tebow comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tim Tebow's Fire kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Tim Tebow will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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235 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brayden Lovell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Tebow!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovell tries a head kick but it misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Tebow scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Brayden Lovell has been cut.
Tebow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brayden Lovell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lovell pushes Tebow away with a front kick.
Tebow tries a head kick but it misses.
Tebow looks gassed!
Tebow throws a series of strikes that have Lovell backpedaling.
Tebow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lovell misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Lovell.
A right-left combo lands from Tebow.
Tebow sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A head kick misses from Lovell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lovell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tebow manages to avoid it.
Lovell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tebow's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lovell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lovell - that will leave a mark!
Lovell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tebow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lovell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tebow looks for the body kick but Lovell saw that one coming.
Lovell loads up on a big right hand but Tebow slips the punch.
Lovell thows a body kick. Tebow tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A combination from Lovell does no damage.
Tim Tebow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tebow ducks under a wild hook from Lovell.
Tebow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lovell thuds his shin into the meat of Tebow's side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovell misses with a looping right.
Lovell looks for a takedown but Tebow sprawls well.
Lovell lands a nice looking body kick.
Lovell dives in and grabs Tebow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tebow pushes down on Lovell's head and hops out.
Lovell misses with a series of wild punches.
Lovell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tebow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lovell moves out of range of the body kick from Tebow.
Lovell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tebow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lovell somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brayden Lovell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tebow is looking to chop away at Lovell's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tebow moves in looking to clinch but Lovell pushes him off.
Lovell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lovell swings widly with a right hand
enabling Tebow to counter with a crisp jab.
Tebow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lovell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tebow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lovell can pounce on him.
Lovell lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tebow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lovell.
Tebow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lovell misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tebow closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lovell counters with a low kick, right behind Tebow 's knee.
A right-left combo lands from Tebow.
Lovell tries a head kick but it misses.
Tebow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lovell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tebow misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tebow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Lovell misses.
Lovell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brayden Lovell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brayden Lovell's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lovell misses with an uppercut. Tebow saw that one coming.
Lovell is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tebow's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lovell throws a hook but Tebow blocks it.
Lovell misses with a head kick.
Lovell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tebow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lovell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tebow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Tebow.
Lovell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lovell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lovell checks the leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lovell. Tebow shrugs it off though.
Tebow walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lovell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovell throws a head kick that Tebow semi-blocks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tebow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lovell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lovell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lovell blocks a head kick by Tebow.
Tebow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lovell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tebow.
Lovell throws out a loose jab but Tebow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tebow tries to clinch there but Lovell circles away.
Lovell misses with a takedown attempt - Tebow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brayden Lovell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Tebow. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovell misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tebow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tebow lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lovell backs up against the cage.
Lovell looks to score with a jab to the body but Tebow is just out of range.
Lovell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lovell throws a lazy right hand but Tebow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Tebow.
Tebow blocks a head kick by Lovell.
Tebow has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lovell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lovell throws a head kick but Tebow moves out of range.
Lovell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lovell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Tebow as Lovell shoots in.
Lovell pushes Tebow away with a front kick.
Lovell avoids the head kick by Tebow.
Brayden Lovell is winning the standup battle so far.
Lovell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tebow throws a head kick but Lovell moves out of range.
Lovell misses with an uppercut. Tebow saw that one coming.
Tebow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lovell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tebow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tebow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lovell moves away.
Tebow misses with a double jab.
Lovell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tebow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tebow throws a half hearted mid kick.
No joy there for Tebow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tebow is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lovell rather than just go for the knockout.
Tebow tries to clinch up.
Lovell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tebow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tebow slips under a jab from Lovell.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lovell tries a head kick but it misses.
Lovell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tebow on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brayden Lovell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brayden Lovell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tebow throws a nice looking combination but Lovell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lovell throws a head kick that Tebow semi-blocks.
Lovell misses with a combination
and Tebow counters with a three punch combo that has Lovell backing up. Lovell nods at Tebow to acknowledge the strikes.
Tebow throws a low kick but Lovell avoids it.
Lovell misses with a wild combination.
Lovell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tebow takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tebow. Lovell shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No joy there for Lovell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tebow throws a leg kick but Lovell checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovell lands a front kick.
Tebow ducks under a wild hook from Lovell.
Lovell closes the distance and pushes Tebow back into the cage.
Lovell breaks from the clinch.
A head kick from Tebow lands but Lovell takes it in his stride.
Lovell scores with a head kick. Tebow tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lovell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lovell throws a body punch but Tebow moves out of range.
Tebow looks to land a body kick but Lovell moved away.
Tebow takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lovell keeps the fight on the outside.
Lovell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tebow manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tebow lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lovell backs up against the cage.
Tebow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lovell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tebow moves in looking to clinch but Lovell pushes him off.
Tebow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lovell momentarily.
Tebow moves out of range as Lovell strikes.
Tebow is looking to chop away at Lovell's legs.
A head kick misses from Lovell.
Lovell avoids the head kick by Tebow.
A head kick misses from Lovell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tebow tries to clinch up but Lovell circles away and keeps his distance.
Lovell misses with the combination.
Tebow with a hook.
Lovell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lovell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lovell throws a poor cross that misses
and Tebow counters with a nice uppercut.
Tebow throws a head kick but Lovell moves out of range.
Lovell checks a leg kick nicely.
Lovell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tebow counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tebow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Tebow. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovell throws a head kick that misses.
Lovell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lovell looks for a takedown but Tebow sprawls well.
Tebow thows a leg kick but Lovell checks it
and Lovell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tebow throws a head kick but Lovell moves out of range.
Lovell misses with a head kick.
Tebow misses with a body kick.
Tebow goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tebow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lovell misses with a hook. Tebow ducked under it nicely.
Lovell looks to land a right hand but Tebow moved out of range.
Tim Tebow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brayden Lovell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tebow punishes Lovell's body with a nice straight punch.
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 Brayden Lovell.
Well Lovell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brayden Lovell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Don't Stop Believing. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Logan!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Logan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
David Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Logan misses with a few strikes there.
Logan works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like David Smith has been cut.
Logan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Logan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Logan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith 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.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith tries to stand but Logan is controlling from the bottom.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Logan is keeping the position.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Logan has wrist control.
Logan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Smith puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Logan is holding on to half guard well.
Smith prevents Logan from improving his position.
Smith wants to take a breather but Logan is having none of it.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Logan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Logan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Logan defends it well.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Logan trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith passes into side control, despite Logan's attempt to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith trying to control the action but Logan is working from the bottom.
Logan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Smith is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Logan is trying to escape and Smith transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Logan is forced to tap! Nice work there by Smith! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wyatt Earp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Wyatt Earp has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wyatt Earp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Barker!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Earp shoots in for a double leg but Barker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Wyatt Earp has been cut.
Barker stuffs the takedown attempt from Earp. Earp gets slowly back to his feet.
Barker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Earp trying to hold on to Barker's head to control him but Barker postures up.
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!
Barker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Earp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barker pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Earp flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Barker slips a nice elbow through Earp's hands, connecting with Earp's forehead.
Earp is trying to stand up here but Barker is controlling him well.
Barker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Earp could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Barker tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Earp.
Earp blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barker.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Earp flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Barker trying to control from half guard but Earp is working away.
Barker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barker wants to pass the guard but Earp is defending well.
Barker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Earp is just riding it out for now. Barker eventually gives up the hold.
Barker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barker prevents Earp from improving his position.
Barker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Earp defending well though.
Barker escapes and gets back to his feet.
Barker pushes Earp up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Barker is looking to stand up but Earp isn't so interested in that idea.
Barker wants to sweep here but Earp controlling him for the moment.
Earp lands a couple of digs.
Earp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Earp controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Earp. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Earp got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Earp has managed to get both his arms back between Barker's legs - danger averted.
Barker looks gassed!
Earp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Earp wants to control from the top but Barker keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Barker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Earp is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Wyatt Earp.
Nice takedown defense from Barker. No joy for Earp on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wyatt Earp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Earp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barker rushes Earp and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Earp is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Barker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Barker is looking to stand up but Earp isn't so interested in that idea.
Earp trying to control the position from guard on top but Barker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barker pulls Earp in close to his closed guard and prevents Earp from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barker trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Barker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wyatt Earp's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Earp fails with a takedown attempt.
Earp shoots in and drives through. Barker sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Barker as Earp shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wyatt Earp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Earp defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barker.
Barker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Barker is in close to Earp's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Earp's head.
Earp tries to strike from the bottom.
Barker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barker wants to control from the top but Earp keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barker controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Earp's head.
Barker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Earp's guard.
Nice strikes from Barker there.
Barker lands strikes from half guard.
Barker is looking for a kimura here.
Earp wants to get back to his feet.
Earp is looking to improve his position.
Earp 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barker moves into full mount! Earp won't be happy about that!
Barker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Earp is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Barker cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Earp sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Earp taking some punishment here, with Barker in his half guard.
Barker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Barker avoids the attempt from Earp to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earp takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Barker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barker working Earp over with strikes here.
Barker avoids the attempt from Earp to control.
Earp takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
BOOM! Barker connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Barker controlling from mount.
Barker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Barker looking to control but Earp is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Earp is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Barker is landing with some decent strikes but Earp is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Earp wants to control but Barker is having none of it.
Barker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barker with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Earp is bucking up trying to escape but Barker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Barker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Barker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Earp looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Barker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wyatt Earp's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Barker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ground and pound from Barker.
Barker slips a nice elbow through Earp's hands, connecting with Earp's forehead.
Earp landing rabbit punches to the side of Barker's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Barker is working for a submission of some sort.
Earp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barker pulls his head out easily.
Barker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barker tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Earp.
Barker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Earp feints and as Barker raises his hands in defense, Earp changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barker pushes Earp off and scrambles back to his feet.
Earp darts in and clinches Barker up against the cage.
Barker gets control of Earp's arms and successfully pulls guard. Barker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Earp trying to control the position from guard on top but Barker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barker wants to sweep here but Earp controlling him for the moment.
Earp trying to control but Barker is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barker trying to strike off his back.
Barker pulls Earp in to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Earp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barker working a defensive guard here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Earp closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barker did well to prevent Earp getting side control.
Earp is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barker sees it coming and defends easily.
Barker throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Earp is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barker gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earp postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Earp trying to control but Barker postures up.
Earp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barker pulls his head out easily.
Earp has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barker is working away from the top position though.
Barker works his way into side control.
Barker decides to stand up, so the ref orders Earp to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Barker moves into the clinch.
Earp has Barker pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Earp pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Barker tumbling to the mat - Earp dives into Barker's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Earp 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.
Barker controlling Earp's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Barker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Barker!
Andrew Barker 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Estep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rylan Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Estep comes into the arena with Courageous blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Estep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rylan Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Estep slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Estep wants to get back to his feet but Hunter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estep avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Estep is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Estep is keeping the position for now.
Hunter postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estep is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunter defends well.
Estep controls Hunter momentarily but Hunter frees himself.
Estep striking off his back but it's not causing Hunter any problems.
Hunter throws an elbow that misses. Estep uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hunter's guard. Nice move by Estep!
Hunter looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunter, not yet.
Estep with a flurry of punches that miss.
Estep wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter wants to sweep here but Estep controlling him for the moment.
Hunter pulls Estep in to control the position.
Estep loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunter is trying to keep Estep in close.
Hunter looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunter, not yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Estep is looking to slow Hunter down with leg kicks.
Estep fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Estep fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estep stuffs the takedown.
Estep stuffs the takedown.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hunter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hunter looks gassed!
Hunter avoids the attempt from Estep to control.
Hunter prevents Estep from getting the reversal.
Hunter swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Estep is now in Hunter's guard. A big mistake from Hunter there, giving up the dominant position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estep working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Estep looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter controls Estep momentarily but Estep frees himself.
Hunter is looking to stand up but Estep isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Estep passes Hunter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brian Estep will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hunter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Estep manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Estep is looking to improve his position.
Hunter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Estep keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estep is not content to let Hunter control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rylan Hunter was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hunter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Estep is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Estep is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Estep keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estep swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hunter counters by moving into the clinch.
Hunter is looking for a takedown.
Estep pulls guard successfully.
Rylan Hunter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunter scoring with some ground and pound.
Hunter postures up.
Estep kicks Hunter off and gets to his feet.
Hunter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Estep to the mat! Estep manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter prevents Estep from getting back to his feet.
Hunter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Estep is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hunter is controlling him.
Hunter throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter looking to pass the guard.
Hunter won't allow Estep to sweep him here.
Hunter looking to pass the guard.
Hunter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hunter trying to control but Estep is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rylan Hunter was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunter. Estep does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estep shoots in and drives through. Hunter sprawls well.
Hunter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Estep's guard.
Estep looking to control.
Estep looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunter is one step ahead there.
Hunter stays in close to Estep's body and controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rylan Hunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Estep shoots and misses
so Hunter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Estep is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunter defends well.
Hunter stays in close to Estep's body and controls the position.
Hunter forces his way into half guard.
Hunter not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter stalling away here and it's allowed Estep to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Estep is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunter has gone for a leg lock! Estep slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hunter's guard.
Hunter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Estep trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hunter's guard.
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.
Estep slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hunter can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Estep avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Estep trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Estep stacks Hunter 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 Estep!
Hunter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hunter is trying to get back to half guard.
Estep decides to stand back up.
Estep fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Estep. No joy for Hunter on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estep is looking to clinch.
Hunter closes the distance and clinches.
Hunter decides to pull guard.
Estep wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Estep decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hunter, up you get!
Estep shoots and misses
and Hunter counters with a single leg into guard. Estep didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Estep 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.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Estep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Estep is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rylan Hunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hunter 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rylan Hunter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Stamper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Stamper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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18
220 lbs
4 - 4 - 1 |
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18
213 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Harry Stamper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lenny Butler!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stamper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Butler shoots in for a takedown but Stamper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stamper gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stamper is looking to stand up but Butler isn't so interested in that idea.
Butler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stamper is keeping the position for now.
Stamper 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.
Stamper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Butler wants to pass the guard but Stamper is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamper manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stamper throwing strikes but Butler bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Stamper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Butler defends well.
Butler drops back looking for a leg! Stamper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stamper manages to kick Butler off! Butler jumps back into Stamper's guard.
Butler 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.
Butler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Butler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Butler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Butler stands up over Stamper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Butler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stamper is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Butler has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stamper is proving hard to escape from.
Stamper manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Butler clinches with his opponent.
Butler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Butler fails to pull guard.
Harry Stamper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Butler.
Stamper prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stamper is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Butler to keep the fight standing.
Butler trying to land knees to the body.
Butler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stamper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Butler gets underhooks to prevent Stamper's takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Butler is trying to drag Stamper to the mat but Stamper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stamper wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Butler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stamper closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stamper lands in his opponent's guard.
Stamper stands and throws Butler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stamper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Butler keeps working.
The strikes coming from Stamper are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Butler wants to control but Stamper postures up.
Stamper in side control, throwing shots but Butler defends.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Butler can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stamper throws an elbow but Butler slips to the side and avoids it well.
Butler wants to control but Stamper postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamper trying to control the position but Butler is working away.
Butler tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Butler rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Stamper prevents Butler from improving his position.
Stamper is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Butler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stamper.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butler wants to control but Stamper is keeping busy.
Butler won't allow Stamper to pass to mount.
Stamper wants to work for an arm triangle but Butler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Butler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stamper pulls his head out easily.
Butler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stamper's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stamper's back!
Butler is trying to stick to Stamper's back but Stamper is turning into Butler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Butler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stamper.
Butler working for a triangle but Stamper defends it easily.
Stamper controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stamper 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.
Stamper preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Butler is on top in guard.
Stamper looking to control.
Butler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stamper trying to strike off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Butler stands up and waves to Stamper to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Harry Stamper will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stamper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Butler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Butler tries to keep at a distance but Stamper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Butler's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Butler pulls Stamper into guard.
Butler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stamper is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler is thwarting Stamper's attempts to control the position.
Stamper is looking for a sweep. Butler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Butler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stamper landing a few short strikes.
Stamper wants to control but Butler is keeping busy.
Lenny Butler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Butler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Stamper wants to control but Butler is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stamper works his way to full guard. Good work.
Butler postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stamper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Butler.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stamper - that will leave a mark!
Butler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stamper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Butler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Butler drives through and clinches with Stamper against the cage.
Butler is looking to take this one to the mat.
Harry Stamper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Butler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stamper tries to pull guard but Butler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stamper manages to break the clinch.
Harry Stamper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stamper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stamper closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Butler struggling a bit here.
Butler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stamper wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stamper throws a strike aimed at the side of Butler's head but Butler avoids it well.
A control attempt from Butler but he's now mounted!
Butler tries to lock up and control but Stamper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stamper looking to control but Butler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butler is trying to escape the mount.
Stamper unloads with some shots from mount but Butler bucks and avoids them well.
Butler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stamper trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stamper throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Stamper prevents Butler from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Stamper showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stamper 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Harry Stamper!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Harry Stamper waved his t-shirt featuring Nature's Edge Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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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 has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chris Morris's chin.
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216 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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215 lbs
4 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander The Great One!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris misses with a leg kick
and The Great One counters with a shoot takedown. Morris fights it but they end up in guard.
Morris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Great One trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morris uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The Great One misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morris scores with a takedown into The Great One's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morris is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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 escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morris stands and steps away. The Great One gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris clinches with his opponent.
Morris gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Morris is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morris throws a strike but The Great One avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Morris with a nice head shot there.
Morris trying to control but The Great One is working from the bottom.
Morris sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris trying to stand up but can't free himself from The Great One's guard.
Morris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morris postures up in The Great One's guard and throws a big left but The Great One blocks it.
Morris controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The Great One avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Great One keeping moving, preventing Morris from controlling successfully.
The Great One really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Great One tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chris Morris has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Morris closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. The Great One quickly recovers to half guard.
The Great One looks like he's trying to stand up.
The Great One looks gassed!
Morris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Morris is controlling the pace.
Morris has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris thows a huge punch but The Great One dodges it nicely.
Morris is stalling here. The Great One is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Morris seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and The Great One has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Morris tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Morris 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.
Morris is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Great One avoids the attempt from Morris to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Great One lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Morris dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Morris looks for a takedown but The Great One sprawls well.
Morris gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Great One wants to control but Morris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morris is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Morris is trying to control. The Great One wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The Great One is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morris scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Great One trying to hold on to Morris's head to control him but Morris postures up.
Morris is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morris is controlling the pace.
Morris misses with a head shot. The Great One uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Great One striking off his back but it's not causing Morris any problems.
Morris connects with a couple of short punches.
Morris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Great One keeping full guard, as Morris tries to pass.
Morris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Great One is trying to keep Morris in close.
Morris 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.
Morris lands a couple of digs.
The Great One avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Great One keeping moving, preventing Morris from controlling successfully.
Chris Morris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris connects with a couple of short punches.
The Great One wants to stand and escape but Morris is having none of it.
The Great One is breathing heavily.
Morris wants to control from the top but The Great One keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Chris Morris has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Great One.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morris with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Great One counters with a left and a right that stings Morris.
Morris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Great One shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Morris 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. This is the final round!
Morris closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Great One circles away.
Morris throws out a leg kick but The Great One moves out of range and Morris only half commits.
Morris shoots in and drives through. The Great One sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Great One.
Morris looks for a takedown but The Great One sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morris closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Great One circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Great One paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morris misses with a two punch combination.
Morris gets the takedown into side control.
Morris working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris landing strikes.
The Great One parries the strikes from Morris easily there. Morris is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable The Great One to escape.
Morris lands some shots froms side control.
The Great One is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on The Great One's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morris postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Morris has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. The Great One sprawls well initially but Morris persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The Great One is looking to control Morris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Great One avoid being mounted?
Morris wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Great One keeps working.
Morris is looking to stall here but The Great One recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Great One is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Morris dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris is working The Great One over with some ground and pound from side control.
Morris working the head and body with strikes.
Morris is looking to take a break and control but The Great One is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morris scoring with punches from side control.
Morris working the head with strikes.
Morris stands up and beckons The Great One to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Great One fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Great One gets tackled into the cage by Morris. Morris maintains the clinch.
Morris drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Great One pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morris throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The Great One.
Morris looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for The Great One!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morris is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Morris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morris has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Morris!
Chris Morris managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Saving Grace Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Markus Sizemore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Lovell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Markus Sizemore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zack Lovell!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovell lands a big head kick that sends Sizemore tumbling to the mat! Lovell takes a step backwards and waves Sizemore back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sizemore is rocked!
It looks like Markus Sizemore has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lovell closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Sizemore out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zack Lovell!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thracian Spartacus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harvey has chosen Dangerzone as his entrance music. Thracian Spartacus had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thracian Spartacus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, AJ Harvey!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harvey.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spartacus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spartacus fails with a takedown attempt.
Harvey shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Spartacus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Spartacus keeping moving, preventing Harvey from controlling successfully.
Harvey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harvey stands up from Spartacus's guard - Harvey perhaps looking for a knockout.
Harvey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spartacus swivels and escapes.
Harvey slaps away a takedown attempt from Spartacus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartacus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Harvey tries to get to full guard but Spartacus has control of the leg.
Spartacus prevents Harvey from standing back up.
Spartacus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harvey's head.
Spartacus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harvey's head.
Harvey throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Spartacus is pressing down on Harvey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harvey is holding on for now.
Harvey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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. Spartacus connects with a nice short shot to Harvey's temple.
It looks like AJ Harvey has been cut.
Harvey is pressing down on Spartacus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harvey has his hands on Spartacus's head, controlling the position.
Spartacus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harvey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spartacus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spartacus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spartacus cracks Harvey with a solid left hand.
Spartacus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harvey lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Spartacus!
Harvey putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Harvey controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spartacus srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
Harvey has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Spartacus is defending well but eventually Harvey manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Spartacus has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). AJ Harvey!
AJ Harvey managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Nature's Edge Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lloyd Christmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCoy comes to the cage accompanied by Voices. The key to victory for Austin McCoy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Austin McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lloyd Christmas!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christmas scores with a takedown into McCoy's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Christmas passes McCoy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McCoy pushes Christmas off looking to stand but Christmas dives back in and keeps control.
McCoy is looking for a sweep. Christmas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Christmas in particular looking to stall.
Christmas trying to control from half guard but McCoy is working away.
Christmas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCoy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Christmas.
McCoy actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christmas tries to stand but can't do so whilst McCoy controls his leg.
Christmas is taking a breather. McCoy 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.
Christmas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McCoy actively working from the bottom here.
Christmas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christmas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Christmas is looking to take a break and control but McCoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCoy wants to get back to his feet.
Christmas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCoy is just riding it out for now. Christmas eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy is defending against the submission attempts here by Christmas.
Christmas prevents McCoy from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. McCoy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christmas prevents McCoy from getting back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCoy is on top in guard.
McCoy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christmas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Christmas controls McCoy momentarily but McCoy frees himself.
Christmas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christmas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lloyd Christmas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McCoy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McCoy is trying to get an arm triangle but Christmas is defending well.
McCoy trying to control the action but Christmas is working from the bottom.
Christmas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McCoy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Christmas.
McCoy tries to get to full guard but Christmas has control of the leg.
Christmas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christmas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McCoy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Christmas.
Christmas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McCoy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Christmas stands up and beckons McCoy to join him on the feet.
McCoy has closed the distance and engaged Christmas in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy has picked Christmas up - he's going for a ride! McCoy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
McCoy is just content to waste time from the top position. Christmas takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Christmas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McCoy is looking to work some ground and pound but Christmas has wrist control.
McCoy stopping the sweep attempt from Christmas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christmas keeping moving, preventing McCoy from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lloyd Christmas has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Austin McCoy just wasn't active enough.
McCoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Christmas tries to sprawl but McCoy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McCoy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McCoy working the head and body with strikes.
Christmas moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy trying to control but Christmas is working from the bottom.
Christmas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McCoy pushing down on Christmas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Christmas is refusing to be controlled, as McCoy sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christmas works his way to full guard. Good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christmas can't keep his opponent in guard - McCoy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin McCoy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Christmas 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.
McCoy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCoy striking off his back but it's not causing Christmas any problems.
Christmas is pushing down on McCoy's leg trying to pass to half guard. McCoy is fighting to maintain full guard but Christmas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Christmas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McCoy is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christmas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Christmas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Christmas controlling the action here.
Christmas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCoy's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christmas is keen to just control but McCoy is a slippery customer.
McCoy gets back to full guard.
McCoy keeping moving, preventing Christmas from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Christmas content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lloyd Christmas.
McCoy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Christmas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christmas defending against the ground and pound.
McCoy is looking to take a break and control but Christmas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCoy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Christmas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McCoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christmas keeps working.
Christmas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Christmas is trying to control the action in half guard but McCoy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christmas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Christmas is trying to work for a kimura but McCoy is defending well.
McCoy punching from the bottom.
McCoy actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christmas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCoy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Christmas.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lloyd Christmas.
I think Christmas 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lloyd Christmas!
Lloyd Christmas took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Nature's Edge Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jethro Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jethro Gibbs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Mr Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jethro Gibbs!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gibbs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Gibbs's legs - danger averted.
Anderson 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.
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gibbs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Gibbs's legs - danger averted.
Gibbs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gibbs is retaining full guard.
Anderson advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Anderson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Anderson working the ground and pound effectively.
Anderson breaks from Gibbs's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Anderson controlling his opponent.
Anderson blocks Gibbs's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Gibbs tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Gibbs tries to improve his position but instead Anderson has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibbs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Anderson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gibbs is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs trying to control the position but Anderson manages to sink in the hooks.
Gibbs rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gibbs flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anderson is stalling here. Gibbs is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Anderson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gibbs has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Anderson is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs is chipping away with strikes.
Gibbs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Mr Anderson dominated that round.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Gibbs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anderson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gibbs to the ground. Anderson is now in Gibbs's guard.
Anderson trying to control but Gibbs is working from the bottom.
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anderson slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Gibbs.
Gibbs actively working from the bottom here.
Anderson uses his free foot to push down on Gibbs's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gibbs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gibbs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gibbs squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Gibbs is squirming around nicely.
Gibbs tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.
Anderson is stalling here but it's allowed Gibbs to get half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs trying to control from the bottom.
Anderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gibbs trying to control but Anderson postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gibbs has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gibbs tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mr Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jethro Gibbs.
Gibbs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gibbs is breathing heavily.
Anderson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gibbs can't fight it off and eventually Anderson manages to take the fight to the floor. Gibbs looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gibbs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Gibbs.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Gibbs is working away.
Gibbs flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gibbs is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Anderson is tapping! Great win for Gibbs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jethro Gibbs!
Jethro Gibbs is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jethro Gibbs took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Saving Grace Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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