GGGNP: Redemption4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Estep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Blankenship (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Estep comes to the cage accompanied by Courageous. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Estep
vs
Blankenship

183 cm
19
210 lbs
6 - 13 - 0

183 cm
19
210 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Nature's Edge Nutrition

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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Estep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenny Blankenship!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estep looks for a takedown but Blankenship sprawls well.
Estep fails to land the takedown.
Blankenship fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Estep.
Blankenship shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Estep counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Blankenship's guard now.
Estep is breathing heavily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Blankenship looking for a sweep. Not yet Blankenship, not yet.
Estep controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Estep landing with the ground and pound.
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!
Blankenship is trying to keep Estep in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship 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.
Blankenship can't keep his opponent in guard - Estep advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Estep with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Blankenship wants to control but Estep is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Estep connects with a nice short shot to Blankenship's temple.
Estep is thwarting Blankenship's attempts to control the position.
Estep slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estep looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Blankenship is trying to get back to full guard.
Blankenship is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Estep scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Blankenship tries to get to full guard but Estep has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Blankenship tries to sprawl but Estep drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Estep working Blankenship over with strikes.
Estep controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

We're going to have a standup here because Brian Estep wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Blankenship leaves Estep with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Estep. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Estep misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Estep circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Estep lands with a kick to the temple. Blankenship shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blankenship looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Estep is fending him off so far but Blankenship persists. Nope, Estep circles away and we're back to standing.
Blankenship shoots in and drives through. Estep sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Estep 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.

Estep moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Estep scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Estep slows the pace down in half guard.
Blankenship is looking for a sweep. Estep is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Estep escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship fails with the takedown.
Estep stuffs the takedown.
Estep with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Estep closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Blankenship's guard.
Estep 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.
Blankenship really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Estep. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Estep working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Estep stands up over Blankenship, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Estep is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Brian Estep has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Estep fails with a takedown attempt.

Estep manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blankenship on his heels. He'll look to pass Blankenship's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estep stands and throws Blankenship's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Blankenship's face as Estep controls the position.

Estep has an Americana. Blankenship didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Estep is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Estep hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Brian Estep!
Brian Estep made sure to mention his sponsor, Nature's Edge Nutrition in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erek Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Stamper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Horton might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sandman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Horton
vs
Stamper

183 cm
19
210 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

185 cm
19
220 lbs
7 - 7 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Erek Horton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Harry Stamper!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horton fails with a takedown attempt.
Stamper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Horton swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Horton as Stamper shoots in.
Horton misses with a combination
and Stamper counters with a two punch combo.
Horton shoots in but Stamper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horton scores with a leg kick.
Stamper looks gassed!

Stamper closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Horton's guard.
Horton has a closed guard, preventing Stamper from standing up.
Horton looking for a sweep. Not yet Horton, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stamper is controlling him.
Stamper content to stall in guard here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Harry Stamper wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from Stamper as Horton shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erek Horton. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton closes the distance and clinches up with Stamper, looking for a takedown. Horton pushes Stamper against the cage but Stamper circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Stamper closes the distance and clinches.
Horton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Horton lands a nice knee to the body.
Horton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stamper's defenses.
Horton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stamper lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horton lands an elbow just above Stamper 's eye.
Horton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Horton lands a nice knee to the body.
Horton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Horton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Horton landing knees to the head.
Stamper takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Horton.
Horton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stamper lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Horton.
Horton lands an elbow inside that Stamper shrugs off.
Horton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Horton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Horton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Horton struggles to land a body shot inside as Stamper controls his hands.
Horton connects with a knee to the head.
Horton scores a nice knee to the body.
Horton scores with a knee to the head.
Horton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right from Horton.
Horton scores with a knee to the head.
Horton scores with a knee to the head.
Horton tries to work over Stamper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Horton obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stamper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stamper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Horton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Horton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Horton pushes Stamper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Horton is working Stamper over against the cage.
Stamper tries to circle away but Horton has him pinned against the cage.
Horton lands a nice knee to the body.
Horton lands an elbow inside that Stamper shrugs off.
Horton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Horton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Horton.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Horton lands a body punch.
Horton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Horton lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erek Horton dominated that round.
That's time! Horton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Horton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horton looks to land a combination but Stamper avoids it well.
No luck for Horton with that takedown attempt.
Stamper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stamper throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Horton counters with a leg kick.
Horton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stamper.

Horton moves into the clinch.
Horton can't find room to land a body shot as Stamper controls the action.
Horton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Horton tries a body shot but Stamper blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Horton.
Erek Horton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stamper is breathing heavily.
Horton lands a nice elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Horton working Stamper over with knees to the body.
Horton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Horton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Horton lands a good knee to the midsection. Stamper won't want to take too many of those.
Horton working Stamper over with knees to the body.
Horton landing knees to the head.
Horton is working Stamper over against the cage.
Horton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Horton lands an elbow that stopped Stamper in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Horton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Horton scores with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Horton.
Horton lands a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Horton.
Stamper is trying to break the clinch but Horton has him pressed against the cage.
Horton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stamper.
Horton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stamper can do to turn this around?
Horton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Horton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Horton stops a takedown attempt from Stamper.
Erek Horton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Stamper.
Horton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stamper in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Horton lands a knee to the head.
Horton scores with a knee to the head.
Horton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stamper's defenses.
Horton scores a nice knee to the body.
Horton with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stamper blocking some punches.
Stamper wants to break free but Horton has control.
Horton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stamper or not.
A right hand to the body from Horton.
Horton tries to throw a body punch but Stamper avoids it by throwing Horton back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Horton obliges.
Horton with a knee to the head.
Horton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Horton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Horton tries to land a knee to the head but Stamper blocks with his arms.
Horton prevents Stamper from breaking the clinch.
Horton scores a nice knee to the body.
Horton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stamper avoids it.
Stamper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton looking to throw knees to the head but Stamper is blocking nicely.
Stamper blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Stamper has clasped his hands together around Horton's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horton wants to control but Stamper postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Stamper is trying to get an arm triangle but Horton is defending well.
Horton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stamper on the ground.
Horton wants to get back to his feet but Stamper drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erek Horton dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Stamper shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Horton wants to get back to full guard.
Horton is looking to escape.
Horton wants to control but Stamper is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Horton wants to get back to full guard.
Horton is looking to escape.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stamper in particular looking to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Erek Horton wasn't doing enough on the ground.
No luck for Horton with that takedown attempt.

Stamper looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Horton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Stamper escapes and throws Horton's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Stamper controlling the position from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton tries to improve position but can't.
Check out the look on Stamper's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Stamper working away.
Horton is looking to get back to his feet here but Stamper is keeping cool and he's managed to take Horton's back.
Stamper lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Horton hold on?!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton trying to get back to his feet but Stamper is in full control for now.
Stamper has good solid back control here.

Stamper working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Horton is doing well to defend. Stamper seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Horton is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harry Stamper!
Harry Stamper managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Nature's Edge Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Tebow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horton comes to the cage accompanied by Ironman. 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! Nick Horton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Horton
vs
Tebow

177 cm
19
210 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

190 cm
19
235 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Horton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Tebow!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tebow circles away quickly and effectively.
Horton cracks the inside of Tebow's front leg.
Tebow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tebow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Tebow gets caught napping as Horton dives in and scores a takedown. Tebow manages to retain guard.
Horton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Horton looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tebow is avoiding damage well.

Horton stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right-left combo lands from Tebow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton pushes Tebow away with a front kick.
Horrible takedown by Horton or perhaps it was just good defense by Tebow which made him look bad.
A low kick from Tebow misses

and Horton counters by clinching up.
A frustrated look appears on Tebow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tebow drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Horton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tebow looks gassed!

Horton has picked Tebow up - he's going for a ride! Horton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Horton decides to stand up.
Tebow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tebow wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Horton has managed to clinch.

Horton has picked Tebow up - he's going for a ride! Horton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horton not doing much here.
Tebow trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Horton lands a nice short elbow.
Horton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Horton wants to work for an arm triangle but Tebow is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tebow trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Horton closes the distance and clinches up with Tebow, looking for a takedown. Horton pushes Tebow against the cage but Tebow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Horton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Horton is defended easily by Tebow.

Horton has managed to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tebow misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Horton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Tebow slips a straight right by Horton.
Tebow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tebow misses with a body kick.
Tebow misses with a double jab.

Horton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Horton taking a breather here.
Horton throws a strike aimed at the side of Tebow's head but Tebow avoids it well.
Horton controls the position.

Horton stands up.
Tebow is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tebow takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Horton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tebow swivels and escapes.
Horton dives in and grabs Tebow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tebow pushes down on Horton's head and hops out.
Horton checks the leg kick nicely there.

Horton closes the distance and clinches.

Horton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Horton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tebow being controlled here momentarily.

Horton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nick Horton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tebow's guard.

Tebow has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Horton is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tebow.
Tebow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horton is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Horton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tebow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Horton taking a breather here.
Tebow is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Horton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tebow is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Horton decides to stand back up.
Tebow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Horton counters with a head kick.
Tim Tebow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Horton closes the distance and clinches.
Horton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tebow prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Horton. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Horton pulls guard effortlessly.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tebow looking to pass the guard.
Tebow postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Horton dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Tebow blocks a jab.
Tebow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tebow is looking to score with low kicks.
Tebow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tebow defends it nicely.
Tebow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tebow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tebow.

Horton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Horton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tebow gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Horton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Horton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Horton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Horton fails to land the takedown.
Tebow is looking to clinch.
Tebow tries to clinch
and Horton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tebow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nick Horton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tebow as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Horton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horton has his takedown stuffed
and Tebow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horton keeps the fight on the outside.
Horton fails to land the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tebow punishes Horton's body with a nice straight punch.
Tebow connects with a leg kick. Horton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton throws a front kick aimed at Tebow's knee but Tebow avoids it well.
Tebow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tebow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tebow stuffs the takedown.
Tebow misses with a leg kick.
Horton shoots in but no luck this time.
Horton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tebow tries to avoid it but Horton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tebow to the ground. Tebow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tebow scores with a hook to the body. Horton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tebow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tebow is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Horton rather than just go for the knockout.
Tebow scores with a three punch combo!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tebow throws a body punch but Horton moves out of range.
Horton jabs Tebow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Horton fails to land the takedown.
Tebow keeps the fight on the outside.
Horton checks the leg kick.
Tebow tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Horton forces Tebow back against the cage and clinches.
Tebow being controlled against the cage.
Tim Tebow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nick Horton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horton.

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 Nick Horton.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Horton, 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Horton!
A determined Nick Horton didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Harkleroad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Prototype (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harkleroad kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I am a real American. Chad Harkleroad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Harkleroad
vs
Prototype

165 cm
19
208 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

183 cm
19
210 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chad Harkleroad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Patrick Prototype!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prototype shoots in for a takedown but Harkleroad shows good takedown defense.
Harkleroad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Harkleroad looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Prototype!
Prototype holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Harkleroad tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Prototype wants to control but Harkleroad is having none of it.
Prototype might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Harkleroad kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Prototype is looking to improve his position but Harkleroad isn't that keen on the idea.
Harkleroad with the ground and pound from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prototype is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Harkleroad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Prototype on the ground.
Harkleroad content just to control the position here.
Prototype tries to reverse the position but Harkleroad maintains control.

Harkleroad stands up from mount. Strange move.
Prototype throws a jab when Harkleroad was well out of range.

Harkleroad gets caught napping as Prototype dives in and scores a takedown. Harkleroad manages to retain guard.
Prototype trying to control but Harkleroad is working from the bottom.
Harkleroad could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Patrick Prototype hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Prototype stuffs the takedown attempt from Harkleroad. Harkleroad gets slowly back to his feet.
Harkleroad shoots for a double leg takedown but Prototype sprawls well. He's pushed Harkleroad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Harkleroad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harkleroad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Prototype sprawls well. Prototype wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harkleroad gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Harkleroad shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Harkleroad looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prototype has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harkleroad is working away from the top position though.
Harkleroad stalling.
Prototype is looking to improve his position.
Prototype keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harkleroad avoids the head kick by Prototype.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Harkleroad. No joy for Prototype on that attempt.
Prototype tries to clinch up.
Prototype shoots in and drives through. Harkleroad sprawls well.
Prototype shoots in for a double leg but Harkleroad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Prototype closes the distance and clinches up with Harkleroad, looking for a takedown. Prototype pushes Harkleroad against the cage but Harkleroad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Prototype looks gassed!

Harkleroad looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Harkleroad gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harkleroad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Harkleroad dominated that 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.

Harkleroad shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Prototype trying to control but Harkleroad postures up.
Harkleroad is looking to advance position but Prototype won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Harkleroad there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prototype trying to control but Harkleroad postures up.
Prototype wants to improve his position but Harkleroad is controlling well.
Well, if Harkleroad is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkleroad wants to take a breather but Prototype is having none of it.
Prototype trying to hold on to Harkleroad's head to control him but Harkleroad postures up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Harkleroad looks for a takedown but Prototype sprawls well.
Prototype fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harkleroad moves out of range of the body kick from Prototype.

Prototype gets tackled into the cage by Harkleroad. Harkleroad maintains the clinch.

Harkleroad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prototype changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harkleroad tries to avoid it but Prototype manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harkleroad to the ground. Harkleroad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harkleroad circles away from the clinch attempt

and Harkleroad decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Prototype's guard.
Harkleroad looking to sit in guard and control but Prototype gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harkleroad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harkleroad on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harkleroad tries to get out of the position.
Harkleroad has control of Prototype's left arm, preventing Prototype from doing any damage.
Harkleroad looking to control but Prototype passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad is refusing to be controlled, as Prototype sits in half guard.
Prototype looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Harkleroad looks like he's trying to stand up.
Harkleroad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harkleroad trying to control from the bottom.
Harkleroad throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Prototype manages to pass to side control.
Prototype lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Harkleroad down.
Prototype works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prototype trying to control the action but Harkleroad is working from the bottom.
Harkleroad misses with a strike from the bottom.
Harkleroad is looking for a sweep.
Prototype tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Harkleroad tries to buck Prototype off but Prototype is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prototype in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harkleroad trying to control but Prototype flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Harkleroad dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Harkleroad shoots in and drives through. Prototype sprawls well.
Prototype looks for a takedown but Harkleroad sprawls well.
Chad Harkleroad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Harkleroad closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Prototype quickly recovers to half guard.
Prototype pushes Harkleroad off looking to stand but Harkleroad dives back in and keeps control.
Prototype works his way to full guard. Good work.
Harkleroad trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Prototype manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Harkleroad working a defensive guard here.
Prototype tries to stand but Harkleroad is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkleroad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Prototype stands and steps away. Harkleroad gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Harkleroad closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Prototype to the mat! Prototype manages to get full guard.
Prototype is controlling Harkleroad's posture.
Prototype is trying to control the position but Harkleroad postures up.
Prototype keeping moving, preventing Harkleroad from controlling successfully.
Prototype wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Patrick Prototype was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Harkleroad closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Prototype did well to prevent Harkleroad getting side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prototype has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harkleroad is working away from the top position though.
Harkleroad is keen to just control but Prototype is a slippery customer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prototype is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Harkleroad's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Harkleroad's back!
Prototype avoiding Harkleroad 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Prototype's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Prototype controlling the position well here. Harkleroad rolled but Prototype kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Harkleroad's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prototype wants to control but Harkleroad is keeping busy.
Prototype gets his hands free as Harkleroad looks to control.
Prototype keeps control of the position easily here as Harkleroad tries to buck him off.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Harkleroad staying busy and making it hard for Prototype to control.
Harkleroad is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Prototype is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad trying to control the action but Prototype just sinks the hooks in.
Prototype lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Prototype.
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!
Harkleroad is trying to break free.
Harkleroad wants to control his opponent's hands but Prototype gets his hands free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Prototype has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Harkleroad's body.
Harkleroad holding both Prototype 's hands and preventing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harkleroad is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Prototype comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harkleroad 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Harkleroad!
Chad Harkleroad gave a mention to Nature's Edge Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Markus Sizemore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thracian Spartacus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Sizemore
vs
Spartacus

175 cm
19
200 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

195 cm
19
205 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Determined

Nature's Edge Nutrition

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Markus Sizemore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thracian Spartacus!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sizemore tries to clinch there but Spartacus circles away.
Spartacus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sizemore as he avoids it easily.

Sizemore has Spartacus up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Spartacus.

Spartacus turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sizemore regains half guard.
Spartacus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sizemore misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Spartacus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sizemore is pressing down on Spartacus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sizemore striking off his back but it's not causing Spartacus any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spartacus won't allow Sizemore to sweep him here.
Spartacus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sizemore might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spartacus in side control, throwing shots but Sizemore defends.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizemore is looking to regain half guard here but Spartacus keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Sizemore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sizemore sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Spartacus thows a huge punch but Sizemore dodges it nicely.
Sizemore gets full guard.
Sizemore has his hands on Spartacus's head, controlling the position.
Sizemore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spartacus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sizemore has Spartacus pulled in close to control his posture.
Sizemore is looking to stand up but Spartacus isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sizemore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sizemore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spartacus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Spartacus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spartacus preventing the sweep.
Sizemore manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sizemore can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spartacus is looking to escape.
Sizemore takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Spartacus?

Sizemore is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Spartacus has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sizemore controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore with the ground and pound from mount.
Sizemore controlling his opponent.
Spartacus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sizemore takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sizemore lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spartacus covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Sizemore dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sizemore drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sizemore wants to control from the top but Spartacus keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spartacus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sizemore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spartacus is keeping the position for now.
Spartacus tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Sizemore gets to his feet - Spartacus follows without any prompting.

Sizemore shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sizemore showed some decent athleticism there.
Sizemore performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Spartacus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sizemore tries to pass the half guard into mount. Spartacus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizemore is trying to control the action in half guard but Spartacus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sizemore is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Spartacus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Markus Sizemore just wasn't active enough.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sizemore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spartacus looks for a takedown but Sizemore sprawls well.
Spartacus fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus has his takedown stuffed

so Sizemore counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Markus Sizemore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thracian Spartacus.
Spartacus is breathing heavily.

Sizemore stands and steps away. Spartacus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sizemore is looking to clinch but Spartacus is avoiding it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sizemore looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sizemore pushing down on Spartacus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Sizemore is working for a submission of some sort.
Sizemore is trying to control the action in half guard but Spartacus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sizemore escapes and gets back to his feet.
Spartacus shoots in for a takedown but Sizemore shows good takedown defense.

Sizemore scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sizemore is taking a breather. Spartacus 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.

Sizemore is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sizemore controlling the action here.
Spartacus throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Sizemore manages to pass to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore controls the position.
Spartacus is not content to let Sizemore control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sizemore works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
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.
Sizemore laying and praying for a moment but Spartacus takes advantage and regains half guard.
Spartacus punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Sizemore dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Sizemore decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sizemore seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Spartacus controlling the position for now.
Sizemore trying to control the action but Spartacus is working from the bottom.
Spartacus missing with punches from the bottom.

Sizemore escapes and gets back to his feet.
Sizemore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spartacus.
Spartacus shoots and misses

and Sizemore counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Spartacus!
Markus Sizemore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spartacus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
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 one minute gone in the round.
Spartacus is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Sizemore working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sizemore raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sizemore could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sizemore controlling the position easily from mount.

Sizemore has control of Spartacus's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Spartacus regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sizemore controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Spartacus defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sizemore.

Spartacus defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sizemore.
Sizemore tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sizemore trying to control but Spartacus is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sizemore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spartacus can do to turn this around?
Spartacus tries to lock up and control but Sizemore gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Sizemore is working for a guillotine from mount but Spartacus frees his head quite easily.
Spartacus tries to hold on but Sizemore pushes him away.
Spartacus wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
What can Spartacus do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sizemore seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Spartacus for as long as he can get away with.
Thracian Spartacus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Sizemore looking for the choke but no joy.
Sizemore is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Spartacus. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Markus Sizemore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sizemore scores with strikes from the back.

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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Sizemore!
Markus Sizemore gave a mention to Nature's Edge Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Thunderstruck. Harvey comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dangerzone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Nathaniel Price looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Price
vs
Harvey

183 cm
19
210 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

170 cm
19
210 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathaniel Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, AJ Harvey!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvey tries for a takedown but Price circles away easily

and Price counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Harvey!
Price will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harvey can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Price.

It looks like AJ Harvey has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harvey tries to lock up and control but Price gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Harvey should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Harvey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Harvey tries to lock up and control but Price gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Price content just to control the position here.
Harvey is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price controlling the pace for now.
Harvey is wriggling around trying to escape.
Price controlling his opponent.
Price lands a heavy elbow.

That has opened up AJ Harvey's cut even more.
Harvey is bucking up trying to escape but Price cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Price connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

The cut above AJ Harvey's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey tries to control the position but Price now has his back.
Harvey holding both Price 's hands and preventing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harvey tries to roll but Price sticks to his back.
Harvey is trying to remain composed but Price is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is taking a good look at Harvey as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Price!

AJ Harvey's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at AJ Harvey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nathaniel Price!
An out of breath and clearly excited Nathaniel Price thanked Nature's Edge Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

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 kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Voices. Austin McCoy had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

McCoy
vs
Christmas

187 cm
19
210 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

185 cm
19
210 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 11 - 6 - 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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lloyd Christmas!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McCoy shoots in and gets a takedown into Christmas's guard.
McCoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Christmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCoy looking to pass the guard.
McCoy wants to get up but he can't break Christmas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Christmas controlling the position.
McCoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Christmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Austin McCoy.

McCoy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Christmas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Christmas is pushing McCoy's head away, looking to escape. McCoy manages to hold on to the position though.

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 stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Christmas clinches.
McCoy tries to circle away but Christmas has him pinned against the cage.
Christmas is trying to maintain a safe position but McCoy gets an underhook and turns Christmas into the cage.
McCoy stalling.

Christmas pulls McCoy into guard.

McCoy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Christmas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McCoy, into his guard.
McCoy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Christmas's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy connects with a couple of short punches.
Christmas thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Christmas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

McCoy has gone for a leg lock! Christmas slips out almost immediately though and dives into McCoy's guard.
Christmas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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!
McCoy keeping moving, preventing Christmas from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christmas wants to stand but McCoy is controlling his posture from full guard.
McCoy working a defensive guard here.

McCoy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Christmas defends well.

McCoy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Christmas is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McCoy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
McCoy wants to control but Christmas postures up.

McCoy bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

McCoy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Christmas tries to break free but McCoy pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Christmas pulls McCoy into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Christmas has his foot on McCoy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCoy works his way back into a safe position though.
McCoy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Austin McCoy dominated that round.
That's time! McCoy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McCoy gets a double leg takedown into Christmas's guard.
McCoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christmas is keeping the position for now.

McCoy 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.

McCoy gets to his feet - Christmas follows without any prompting.

McCoy gets a double leg takedown into Christmas's guard.
McCoy wants to control from the top but Christmas keeps moving.
McCoy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.

Christmas wriggles free and stands up.
McCoy scores with a leg kick.
Christmas dodges the punch combination from McCoy.
McCoy tries to clinch up.

McCoy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Christmas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McCoy is in Christmas's guard.
Christmas 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.
Christmas is breathing heavily.

McCoy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Christmas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McCoy has Christmas in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy pulls Christmas in to control the position.
Christmas stopping the sweep attempt from McCoy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christmas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christmas postures up and lands a big shot to McCoy's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christmas looking to sit in guard and control but McCoy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy passes into half guard.
Austin McCoy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCoy throwing shots but Christmas is blocking nicely.

McCoy decides to return to a standing position.

McCoy shoots in and bounces Christmas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Christmas pushes McCoy off and scrambles back to his feet.

McCoy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCoy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCoy wants to control from the top but Christmas keeps moving.

Christmas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCoy defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCoy trying to control but Christmas is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Austin McCoy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

McCoy doesn't manage to clinch there - Christmas circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McCoy. Christmas shrugs it off though.

McCoy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Christmas is refusing to be controlled, as McCoy sits in half guard.
Christmas manages to get to full guard.
Christmas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCoy wants to control from the top but Christmas keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McCoy stands and steps away. Christmas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Austin McCoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

McCoy feints and as Christmas raises his hands in defense, McCoy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Christmas is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and McCoy dives into side control.

McCoy decides to stand back up.
Christmas misses with a kick to the body.
McCoy tries to clinch up

and Christmas counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McCoy!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCoy really wants to buck Christmas off and get back to his feet.
McCoy is trying desperately to improve position.
McCoy wants to hold on but Christmas pushes him away.
Christmas connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Christmas throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
McCoy wants to control but Christmas is having none of it.
Christmas throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McCoy because Christmas loaded up on that one.
McCoy wants to control but Christmas is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy taking shots to the head.
McCoy is trying desperately to improve position.

Christmas is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McCoy has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Christmas trying to control but McCoy is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Christmas cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christmas throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
McCoy regains half guard.
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.
McCoy taking some punishment here, with Christmas in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCoy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Christmas scores with a couple of nice shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

McCoy looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Christmas pushes past his half guard into mount!
Christmas prevents McCoy from getting the reversal.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lloyd Christmas.
I think McCoy 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin McCoy!
After the big win, Austin McCoy made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Nature's Edge Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.