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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zach Hardgrave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Bombadil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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307 lbs
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296 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zach Hardgrave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Bombadil!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Hardgrave.
Hardgrave drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bombadil looking for a guillotine here but Hardgrave defends easily.
Hardgrave thows a big elbow that misses.
Bombadil is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bombadil is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hardgrave tries to roll over but Bombadil keeps him under control.
Hardgrave is trying to control but can't.
Hardgrave is looking for a sweep. Bombadil is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hardgrave might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hardgrave regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hardgrave manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bombadil manages to get himself to full guard.
Hardgrave postures up in Bombadil's guard and throws a big left but Bombadil blocks it.
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.
Hardgrave thows a big elbow that misses.
Bombadil is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hardgrave missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hardgrave wants to pass the guard but Bombadil is keeping the position.
Hardgrave is looking to work some ground and pound but Bombadil has wrist control.
Hardgrave stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bombadil swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hardgrave throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hardgrave closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bombadil wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardgrave has him pressed against the cage.
Hardgrave works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hardgrave throws a strike but Bombadil rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hardgrave tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombadil passes Hardgrave's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hardgrave is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hardgrave tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hardgrave has a hand on Bombadil's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bombadil takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hardgrave is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hardgrave blocking the ground and pound.
Hardgrave is trying desperately to improve position.
Bombadil tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardgrave tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bombadil can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hardgrave is looking to escape.
Hardgrave is trying to escape the mount.
Bombadil looking to control but Hardgrave is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bombadil tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardgrave is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hardgrave wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Hardgrave tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hardgrave slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bombadil trying to control the action but Hardgrave is working from the bottom.
Hardgrave is pressing down on Bombadil's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hardgrave has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bombadil has passed into side control.
Hardgrave tries to improve position but can't.
Hardgrave is working hard here to advance position.
Bombadil blocks the strikes from Hardgrave.
Hardgrave tries to buck Bombadil off but Bombadil is having none of it.
Hardgrave is not content to let Bombadil control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Hardgrave dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hardgrave misses with a wild body shot.
Hardgrave fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bombadil sprawls well initially but Hardgrave persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hardgrave working the head and body with strikes.
Hardgrave looks to land a strike but Bombadil avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bombadil is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hardgrave defends well.
Hardgrave forces his way into half guard.
Bombadil tries to roll over but Hardgrave keeps him under control.
Hardgrave thows a huge punch but Bombadil dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombadil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardgrave.
Hardgrave thows a huge punch but Bombadil dodges it nicely.
Bombadil has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hardgrave is working away from the top position though.
Bombadil is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hardgrave is staying active.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A bone on bone clash there as Hardgrave blocks the leg kick.
Hardgrave drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bombadil escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hardgrave gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bombadil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hardgrave is working Bombadil over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hardgrave working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bombadil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombadil is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bombadil is breathing heavily.
Hardgrave pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bombadil is keeping the position for now.
Zach Hardgrave overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hardgrave missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bombadil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardgrave.
Bombadil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardgrave.
Hardgrave lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bombadil looking for a guillotine here but Hardgrave defends easily.
Hardgrave looking to sit in guard and control but Bombadil gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bombadil won't allow Hardgrave to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombadil trying to control but Hardgrave is working from the bottom.
Bombadil won't allow Hardgrave to sweep him here.
Hardgrave striking off his back but it's not causing Bombadil any problems.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hardgrave rushes Bombadil and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hardgrave is trying to trip Bombadil. He has hold of a leg but Bombadil is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hardgrave persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bombadil tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bombadil has his foot on Hardgrave's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hardgrave works his way back into a safe position though.
Bombadil is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hardgrave sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bombadil's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardgrave sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bombadil defending well though.
Hardgrave throwing shots but Bombadil is blocking nicely.
Bombadil has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hardgrave is working away from the top position though.
Hardgrave looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hardgrave thows a huge punch but Bombadil dodges it nicely.
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. Hardgrave connects with a nice short shot to Bombadil's temple.
Hardgrave lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bombadil is looking to improve his position.
Hardgrave not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bombadil looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hardgrave trying to control the action but Bombadil is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Hardgrave dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hardgrave throws a hook to the side of Bombadil's head but Bombadil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardgrave moves into the clinch.
Hardgrave turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hardgrave landing strikes.
Hardgrave looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bombadil is avoiding damage well.
Hardgrave wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bombadil keeps working.
Hardgrave in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hardgrave misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
An elbow from Hardgrave crashes against the mat.
Hardgrave moves into full mount!
Bombadil is bucking up trying to escape but Hardgrave cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bombadil in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombadil tries to hold on but Hardgrave pushes him away.
Bombadil slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hardgrave missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hardgrave looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hardgrave trying to control the action but Bombadil is working from the bottom.
Bombadil keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bombadil has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hardgrave is working away from the top position though.
Bombadil is pressing down on Hardgrave's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hardgrave keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bombadil's head.
Bombadil throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hardgrave's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardgrave passes Bombadil's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hardgrave is looking to take a break and control but Bombadil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bombadil trying to control here.
Hardgrave thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hardgrave is looking to stall here but Bombadil recovers full guard.
Bombadil manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardgrave manages to get himself to full guard.
Hardgrave manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bombadil manages to get himself to full guard.
Hardgrave throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombadil looking for a guillotine here but Hardgrave defends easily.
Hardgrave is pushing down on Bombadil's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bombadil is fighting to maintain full guard but Hardgrave has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hardgrave scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bombadil trying to control here.
Bombadil wants to improve his position but Hardgrave is controlling well.
Hardgrave working the head and body with strikes.
Bombadil is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hardgrave scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hardgrave slips a nice elbow through Bombadil's hands, connecting with Bombadil's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardgrave looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bombadil with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bombadil looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bombadil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hardgrave looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bombadil with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hardgrave takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tom Bombadil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardgrave passes to full mount!
Hardgrave landing shots from mount.
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.
Hardgrave scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bombadil?
Hardgrave with the ground and pound from mount.
Hardgrave pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Zach Hardgrave is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hardgrave landing shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zach Hardgrave showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hardgrave 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Hardgrave!
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RATING
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