PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Stamper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstruck. Nathaniel Price is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Price
vs
Stamper

183 cm
19
210 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

185 cm
19
220 lbs
7 - 6 - 1

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 12 - 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 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Harry Stamper!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price throws a nice looking combination but Stamper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Price moves out of range of the body kick from Stamper.

Price gets a double leg takedown into Stamper's guard.
Price controlling from the top position.
Price wants to control from the top but Stamper keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stamper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Price sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stamper's guard.
Stamper trying to control from the bottom.

Stamper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Price pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price prevents Stamper from standing back up.
Price not doing much here.
Price working over Stamper with some ground and pound. Stamper looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stamper is trying to get back to full guard.
Price stalling.
Price wants to control but Stamper is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stamper wants to control but Price is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Stamper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Price pulls his head out easily.
Stamper looks gassed!
Price is pressing down on Stamper's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stamper is holding on for now.

Price stands up from half guard.
Price misses with a takedown attempt - Stamper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stamper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stamper darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Price wants to improve his position but Stamper is controlling well.
Stamper wants to pass the guard but Price is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Price has one foot on Stamper's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
No luck for Price with that takedown attempt.
Stamper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stamper is looking to clinch.
Price scores with a head kick.

Stamper dives in and scores a takedown into Price's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stamper stops Price from standing up.
Stamper stopping the sweep attempt from Price.
Price looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price has Stamper pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathaniel Price 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.

Stamper throws a head kick that half lands.
Price shoots in for a takedown but Stamper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Price fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stamper avoids it really well and circles away.

Price gets the takedown into side control.
Stamper manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Price wants to control but Stamper is keeping busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Price keeps working.
Price avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stamper.
Stamper not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Price is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Price is trying to stand back up but Stamper is controlling him
Price is looking to improve his position.

Stamper stands up from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stamper shoots for a takedown but Price saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Price tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Price drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stamper can't do much from the bottom here.
Stamper prevents Price from moving into mount.
Price cracks Stamper with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stamper taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stamper is trying to get back to half guard.
Price working the ground and pound.
Price is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Price is looking to take a break and control but Stamper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stamper is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price cracks Stamper with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Price controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Price is trying to get an arm triangle but Stamper is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stamper taking a bit of punishment here - Price scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathaniel Price dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Stamper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Price's waist but Price gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stamper off to one side.
Price throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stamper's waist but Stamper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Price off to one side.
Stamper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nathaniel Price is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stamper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Price as he avoids it easily.
Stamper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stamper wants it to stay on the feet.
Stamper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Price paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stamper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Price sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stamper somewhat.
Nathaniel Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Stamper.
Stamper slips a straight right by Price.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Price moves into the clinch.
Stamper stalling against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price tries to pull guard but Stamper holds him up against the cage and eventually Price drops back down to his feet.
Stamper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Price is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stamper prevents a body shot from Price.
Stamper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Price gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Price has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stamper uses from the top position.

Price escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stamper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Price keeping moving, preventing Stamper from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stamper wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.

Price pushes Stamper off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Price clinches with his opponent.
Stamper is looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Price breaks the clinch.
Stamper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Price moves into range and clinches up with Stamper.
Stamper prevents Price from breaking the clinch.
Price misses with a body punch.
Stamper keeps control of Price as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Price manages to break the clinch.
Stamper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Price looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Price shoots in looking for a takedown but Stamper manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Price's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stamper closes the distance and clinches up with Price, looking for a takedown. Stamper pushes Price against the cage but Price circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Price shoots in looking for a takedown but Stamper manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Price's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Price misses with a head kick.
Price fails in his attempt to clinch.

Stamper moves into the clinch successfully.

Stamper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stamper lands a high kick!
Price throws a series of strikes that have Stamper backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stamper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Price.
Harry Stamper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nathaniel Price is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stamper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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).