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GGGNP 12: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rylan Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dillion Brody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dillion Brody will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rylan Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dillion Brody!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brody quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hunter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hunter content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter works his way into side control.
Hunter content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Brody is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter is working to tighten is grip on Brody's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Brody has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hunter is really squeezing tight and eventually Brody passes out! Hunter breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rylan Hunter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander The Great One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan has chosen Don't Stop Believing as his entrance music. Frankie Logan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander The Great One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Logan!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows The Great One to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The Great One with a nice head shot there.
Logan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Great One. 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 is in close to Logan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Logan has momentary wrist control but The Great One slips an elbow through the middle.
The Great One trying to control the position from guard on top but Logan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Logan is trying to keep The Great One in close.
Logan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Logan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Great One defends well.
Logan keeping moving, preventing The Great One from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Great One postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Great One is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The Great One postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Great One postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Great One drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says The Great One as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Logan screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with The Great One! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alexander The Great One!
Alexander The Great One 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clubber Lane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wyatt Earp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Clubber Lane could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wyatt Earp's chin.
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clubber Lane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wyatt Earp!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Earp lands a hook that snaps the head of Lane backwards.
Lane jumps guard but Earp turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Earp has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lane regains guard immediately.
Earp thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lane looking to control.
Lane can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Earp controls the pace.
Earp trying to control but Lane is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Earp postures up and lands a big shot to Lane's brow.
Earp stopping the sweep attempt from Lane.
Earp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lane is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Earp is controlling him.
Earp passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Earp lands a few punches from side control.
Lane pushes Earp away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Earp gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Earp wants to control but Lane is keeping him busy.
Earp gets to mount! Lane was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lane is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Earp tries to control but Lane wriggling away.
Earp working the ground and pound effectively.
Earp raining down hammerfists from mount.
Earp is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lane can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
Lane is desperately trying to improve his position but Earp has a good base and remains in mount.
Earp putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Earp jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lane manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Earp wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earp wants to control but Lane is keeping him busy.
Earp advances to full mount.
Earp lands a big elbow.
Earp lands a big elbow.
Earp landing strikes, looking to finish!
Earp has isolated one of Lane's arms. Lane looking to fight him off but Earp twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wyatt Earp!
Wyatt Earp 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 Brian Estep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Estep's entrance music is Courageous. A fine choice. Samson David will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Estep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samson David!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David thows a body shot but no joy.
David closes the distance looking to clinch
and Estep counters with a takedown into side control.
Estep wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by David, who protects the arm well.
The referee asks Estep politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Estep prefers to stall for the moment though.
David is looking to get back to his feet here but Estep is keeping cool and he's managed to take David's back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good control from Estep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estep working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. David is doing well to defend. Estep seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! David is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brian Estep!
An out of breath and clearly excited Brian Estep thanked Nature's Edge Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Markus Sizemore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Blankenship (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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210 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Markus Sizemore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenny Blankenship!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sizemore closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sizemore lands in his opponent's guard.
Sizemore 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.
Sizemore working some strikes from top position.
Sizemore looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sizemore could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Markus Sizemore just wasn't active enough.
Sizemore tries to clinch but Blankenship is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship tries to clinch there but Sizemore circles away.
Sizemore walks into a stiff left hand from Blankenship.
Blankenship doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sizemore decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blankenship's guard.
Sizemore looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blankenship keeping full guard, as Sizemore tries to pass.
Sizemore drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sizemore jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sizemore with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sizemore gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sizemore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blankenship swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blankenship fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sizemore gets a double leg takedown into Blankenship's guard.
Sizemore is stalling in the full guard.
Blankenship looking for a sweep. Not yet Blankenship, not yet.
Sizemore has gone for a leg lock! Blankenship slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sizemore's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sizemore manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sizemore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Markus Sizemore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Blankenship.
Sizemore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sizemore.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sizemore decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blankenship gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Sizemore controlling from the full mount.
Sizemore moves to the back position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blankenship trying to control the action but Sizemore just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Sizemore dominated that round.
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.
Sizemore throws a right and a left that Blankenship avoids nicely.
Sizemore misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blankenship looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sizemore is fending him off so far but Blankenship persists. Nope, Sizemore circles away and we're back to standing.
Blankenship fails with a takedown attempt.
Sizemore keeps the fight on the outside.
Sizemore darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blankenship is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sizemore scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizemore trying to control the pace.
Sizemore decides to stand up.
Blankenship fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Markus Sizemore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Blankenship.
Sizemore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blankenship paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sizemore shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blankenship is trying to defend but Sizemore finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sizemore in particular looking to stall.
Nice strikes from Sizemore there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sizemore with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sizemore trying to pass the guard but Blankenship defending well.
Sizemore takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sizemore is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Blankenship reverses the position - he's now on top in Sizemore's guard.
Sizemore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore looking to control.
Blankenship tries to free his leg and advance position but Sizemore is retaining full guard.
Sizemore lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Blankenship!
Sizemore controlling the pace for now.
Sizemore has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Blankenship's face.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sizemore cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Blankenship can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sizemore moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Blankenship has worked his arm free - good work by Blankenship!
Markus Sizemore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sizemore controls the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sizemore seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Blankenship for as long as he can get away with.
Sizemore tries for a kimura but Blankenship is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sizemore has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Blankenship!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Sizemore dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blankenship.
Sizemore shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sizemore showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sizemore trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sizemore looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizemore wants to control from the top but Blankenship keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 Markus Sizemore.
Blankenship tries to clinch up but Sizemore circles away and keeps his distance.
Sizemore fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Blankenship sprawls well initially but Sizemore persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sizemore scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sizemore is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sizemore has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Markus Sizemore wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Blankenship avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blankenship throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sizemore.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sizemore scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sizemore decides to stand up, so the ref orders Blankenship to his feet.
Blankenship swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship misses with a head kick.
Blankenship takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sizemore shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sizemore was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sizemore fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sizemore controlling the pace for now.
Sizemore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blankenship can do to turn this around?
Sizemore landing punches.
Sizemore scoring with strikes but Blankenship is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore looking for a guillotine from mount but Blankenship is having none of it.
Sizemore controlling the pace for now.
Blankenship bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sizemore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sizemore bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blankenship's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Markus Sizemore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sizemore, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Sizemore!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Markus Sizemore made sure he mentioned Nature's Edge Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thracian Spartacus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Hagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spartacus has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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217 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thracian Spartacus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Hagan!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Hagan.
Spartacus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hagan moves away.
Spartacus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hagan avoids it really well and circles away.
Hagan lands a big head kick that sends Spartacus tumbling to the mat! Hagan takes a step backwards and waves Spartacus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Thracian Spartacus has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hagan tries a head kick but it misses.
Spartacus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spartacus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hagan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Spartacus is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hagan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hagan lands a big head kick that sends Spartacus tumbling to the mat! Hagan takes a step backwards and waves Spartacus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Spartacus is rocked!
Hagan lands a big shot that drops Spartacus! Can he finish him?
Oh Spartacus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hagan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hagan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hagan grinds an elbow into Spartacus's temple.
Spartacus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spartacus tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagan cracks Spartacus with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Hagan immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Spartacus is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Hagan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Hagan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Henry Hagan 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 Lloyd Christmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brayden Lovell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lovell has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Brayden Lovell enters the cage!
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210 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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lloyd Christmas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brayden Lovell!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christmas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lovell on his heels. He'll look to pass Lovell's guard now, I'm sure.
Lovell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lovell looks gassed!
Lovell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lovell being controlled here, momentarily.
Christmas passes Lovell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christmas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Christmas 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.
Christmas passes to side control.
Christmas takes a little break here. Lovell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christmas has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lovell is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Christmas yanks on the arm and Lovell is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Christmas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lloyd Christmas!
Lloyd Christmas gave a mention to Nature's Edge Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Del Estep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstruck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathaniel Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Del Estep!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estep leaves Price with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Price shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Estep sprawls well. Estep wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Price gets slowly back to his feet.
Estep doesn't manage to clinch there - Price circles away.
Price pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Estep shoots in for a double leg but Price sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Estep is trying hard to land a takedown here. Price sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Estep shoots for a double leg takedown but Price sprawls well. He's pushed Estep's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nathaniel Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Del Estep.
Estep avoids a kick to the body.
Del Estep seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Estep throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Nathaniel Price has been cut.
Estep doesn't manage to clinch there - Price circles away.
Estep tries to score a power double leg takedown but Price sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Estep somewhat.
Price shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Estep is trying to defend but Price finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price content to control rather than advance.
Estep looking for submissions off his back.
Price not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Estep wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Price is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Estep is trying to stand back up but Price is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Estep won't allow Price to pass to mount.
Price will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Estep slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Price knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Estep on the ground.
Price is in close to Estep's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Price tries to free his leg and advance position but Estep is retaining full guard.
Price engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Price pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Estep is keeping the position for now.
Price wants to control from the top but Estep keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Nathaniel Price wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Estep plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estep has his takedown stuffed
and Price counters with a body kick that stops Estep in his tracks momentarily.
Estep looks gassed!
Price darts in and clinches Estep up against the cage.
Price tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Price is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Estep to keep the fight standing.
Estep pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Price.
Estep tries a head kick but it misses.
Price shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Estep manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Price wants to control from the top but Estep keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estep looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Price passes into half guard.
Estep trying to hold on to Price's head to control him but Price postures up.
Price seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Price dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Price's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Price fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Estep, pushing him back against the cage.
Price is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Estep gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Estep misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Price.
Estep landing knees to the head.
Price breaks from the clinch.
Price tries to close the distance and clinch but Estep swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Estep tries to clinch but Price moves out of range.
Price swats away the attempt to clinch by Estep.
Estep misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Estep shoots and misses
and Price counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Price.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Estep is trying to control the position but Price postures up.
Price wants to get up but he can't break Estep's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estep keeping full guard, as Price tries to pass.
Price postures up.
Price throwing strikes from guard but Estep blocks nicely.
Estep keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Estep looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nathaniel Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Del Estep.
Nice sprawl there from Price as Estep shoots in.
Estep tries to close the distance and clinch but Price swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Price keeps the fight on the outside.
Price throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estep tries to clinch up.
Price keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Price has managed to clinch.
Estep pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Estep gets caught flat footed, as Price shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Price working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price wants to pass the guard but Estep is keeping the position.
Nathaniel Price overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Estep looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Price has picked Estep up and slammed him! Estep can't keep hold of the triangle and Price manages to pass to side control!
Estep prevents Price from moving into mount.
Estep regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Price controlling the action here.
Price passes the guard and advances to mount!
Estep wants to control but Price is having none of it.
Price landing strikes from the mount and Estep is in trouble!
Price controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price lands a heavy elbow.
Price connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Price lands a big elbow.
Price controlling his opponent.
Estep is looking to improve his position but Price isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price has hold of Estep's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Estep manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Estep gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Price dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Price's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Estep shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Price counters by moving into the clinch.
Estep wants to break the clinch but can't.
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.
Estep has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Estep is trying to break the clinch but Price has him pressed against the cage.
Price pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Price gets the takedown into side control.
Estep tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Estep is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Price grinds an elbow into Estep's temple.
Price working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price trying to control the position but Estep is working away.
Estep struggling a bit here.
Estep is trying to get back to half guard.
Estep gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Price controlling his opponent.
Estep keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Price tries to control but Estep wriggling away.
Price avoids the attempt from Estep to control.
Price controlling the position easily from mount.
Estep is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three 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.
Price controlling from the full mount.
Price lands a big elbow.
Price controlling his opponent.
Price wants to finish this one by submission but Estep is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Price.
Estep is trying to escape the mount.
Estep tries to lock up and control but Price gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Del Estep has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Estep's face.
Estep is trying to escape the mount.
Estep is trying to escape the mount but Price keeps good control and instead manages to take Estep's back.
Estep trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Price controls the position.
Price doesn't have the hooks in and Estep manages to turn into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Estep throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Estep is fighting to break Price's control of his arms but Price is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nathaniel Price is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Price wants to sweep here but Estep controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathaniel Price showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Price, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathaniel Price!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nathaniel Price made sure he mentioned Nature's Edge Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCoy comes to the cage accompanied by Voices. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Austin McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Morris!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris leaves McCoy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Morris darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Morris is just content to waste time from the top position. McCoy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McCoy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morris is one step ahead there.
Morris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McCoy is trying to control the position but Morris postures up.
Morris throws a big right hand that misses.
McCoy being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris trying to control the position from guard on top but McCoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morris stands and throws McCoy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McCoy can't do much from the bottom here.
Morris landing a few strikes.
Morris stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Morris checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
McCoy tries to hold on but Morris pushes him away.
Morris controlling from mount.
A nice elbow there by Morris.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCoy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McCoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morris looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Morris working for a triangle but McCoy defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy slips nicely into half guard.
McCoy prevents Morris from improving his position.
McCoy is controlling the pace.
McCoy lands with a punch from half guard.
Morris controlling the position well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy works his foot free and advances to mount.
McCoy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McCoy is working for a guillotine from mount but Morris frees his head quite easily.
McCoy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Morris?
McCoy is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Morris to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Morris shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCoy working Morris over with strikes here.
McCoy prevents Morris from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Morris 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.
Morris looking to score a takedown here. McCoy is defending well but Morris drives through and ends up in McCoy's guard.
Morris advances to half guard.
Morris decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
McCoy throws a combination that misses
and Morris counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morris looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morris is pushing down on McCoy's leg trying to pass to half guard. McCoy is fighting to maintain full guard but Morris has managed to sneak the leg through.
Morris working the head and body with strikes.
McCoy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morris.
Morris looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McCoy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Morris wants to free his trapped foot but McCoy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Morris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Morris misses with a head shot. McCoy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Morris trying to control the position from guard on top but McCoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Morris gets to his feet - McCoy follows without any prompting.
Morris decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Morris trying to control from half guard but McCoy is working away.
Morris is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morris thows a huge punch but McCoy dodges it nicely.
McCoy looking for submissions off his back.
Chris Morris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morris prevents McCoy from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Morris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCoy.
McCoy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McCoy enables Morris to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McCoy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Morris landing with the ground and pound.
Morris slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Morris in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy is not content to let Morris 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!
Morris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCoy, who protects the arm well.
Morris thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCoy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Morris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McCoy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McCoy 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 seems keen to control McCoy's posture.
Morris throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Morris working a defensive guard here.
Morris doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Morris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCoy is aware though and is defending well.
Morris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morris working for a triangle but McCoy defends it easily.
Morris keeping moving, preventing McCoy from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McCoy throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
McCoy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McCoy tries to buck Morris off but he can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy is bucking up trying to escape but Morris cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McCoy is squirming around, avoiding Morris's attempts to control the action.
McCoy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Morris 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.
Morris punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morris prevents McCoy from getting the reversal.
Morris landing strikes from the mount and McCoy is in trouble!
It looks like Austin McCoy has been cut.
Morris is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McCoy is surviving well by controlling Morris's body position as best he can.
Morris raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Morris landing strikes from the mount and McCoy is in trouble!
McCoy tries to control the position but Morris now has his back.
Morris just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
McCoy prevents Morris from getting a body triangle.
Morris lands a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris has the hooks in. McCoy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Morris patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morris patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
McCoy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Austin McCoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Morris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCoy is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Morris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morris 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
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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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Five Sixteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zaine Lovell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthew Five Sixteen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zaine Lovell's chin.
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225 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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212 lbs
11 - 2 - 1 |
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Counter striker
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matthew Five Sixteen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Zaine Lovell!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Five Sixteen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lovell is in Five Sixteen's guard.
Lovell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Five Sixteen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lovell stopping the sweep attempt from Five Sixteen.
Lovell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Five Sixteen is looking for a triangle but Lovell pushes his legs off easily.
Five Sixteen is pulling down on Lovell's head to control his posture.
Five Sixteen looking to control.
Five Sixteen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Five Sixteen landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovell tries to hold on but Five Sixteen pushes him away.
Lovell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Five Sixteen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Five Sixteen being controlled here, momentarily.
Lovell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Five Sixteen's guard.
Five Sixteen trying to control the position.
Lovell wants to stand but Five Sixteen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Five Sixteen trying to keep a closed guard but Lovell is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Five Sixteen is looking to clinch but Lovell is avoiding it.
Lovell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Lovell misses.
Lovell moves into the clinch.
Lovell manages to break the clinch.
Lovell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lovell clinches with his opponent.
Lovell manages to break the clinch.
Lovell throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovell throws a sloppy head kick and Five Sixteen moves out of range easily.
Five Sixteen misses with a head kick.
Lovell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lovell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lovell wants it to stay on the feet.
Zaine Lovell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lovell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Five Sixteen tries to clinch up.
Lovell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Five Sixteen moves out of range as Lovell strikes.
Lovell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lovell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lovell manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen moves in looking to clinch but Lovell pushes him off.
Lovell is looking to clinch.
Five Sixteen avoids the head kick by Lovell.
Lovell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lovell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lovell!
Five Sixteen is breathing heavily.
Lovell tries to bum rush Five Sixteen with a series of wild strikes but Five Sixteen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Five Sixteen is defended easily by Lovell.
Five Sixteen shoots in for a takedown but Lovell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zaine Lovell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Five Sixteen misses with a low kick.
Five Sixteen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lovell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Five Sixteen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lovell moves into the clinch.
Lovell breaks from the clinch.
Lovell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lovell circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Five Sixteen drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Lovell follows Five Sixteen to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zaine Lovell! Zaine Lovell retains his heavyweight title!
After the big win, Zaine Lovell made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Saving Grace Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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