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GGGNP 4: Price vs. 5:16 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Sizemore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mr Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Markus Sizemore!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Sizemore counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Anderson wants to control but Sizemore is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sizemore seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anderson is trying to stand.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sizemore's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sizemore's back!
Anderson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sizemore tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Anderson throwing strikes here but Sizemore is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sizemore tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizemore can't escape the position.
Anderson landing strikes from the mount.
Anderson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee warns Sizemore that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sizemore has given up his back here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sizemore prevents Anderson from getting a body triangle.
Sizemore tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Anderson wants to control the pace but Sizemore is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Anderson avoids the attempt from Sizemore to control.
Sizemore is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sizemore is looking to escape.
Anderson is landing with some decent strikes but Sizemore is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Anderson with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws some wild stikes that Sizemore manages to avoid easily.
Sizemore blocking the ground and pound.
Anderson trying to control but Sizemore is having none of it.
Anderson with a couple of short strikes.
Sizemore tries to control the position but Anderson now has his back.
Sizemore just trying to survive but Anderson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sizemore is trying to roll into a better position but Anderson has get a rear naked choke and Sizemore is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mr Anderson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Conner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lenny Butler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Conner!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Conner lands a big head kick that sends Butler tumbling to the mat! Conner takes a step backwards and waves Butler back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Lenny Butler has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conner throws a head kick but Butler moves out of range.
Butler has closed the distance and engaged Conner in a clinch.
Conner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Conner wants to get back to striking at distance but Butler won't allow it.
Conner is trying to break the clinch but Butler is controlling him.
Butler has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Conner is trying to keep an underhook but Butler manages to get the takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Butler has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Conner defend it? Butler steps over the head and cranks it - Conner is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Butler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lenny Butler!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jethro Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Del Estep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jethro Gibbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Del Estep!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estep closes the distance and pushes Gibbs back into the cage.
Gibbs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Estep to keep the fight standing.
Estep's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Estep manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gibbs on his heels. He'll look to pass Gibbs's guard now, I'm sure.
Gibbs working for a triangle but Estep defends it easily.
Gibbs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Estep throws a strike but Gibbs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Estep working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gibbs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gibbs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Estep escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gibbs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gibbs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Estep looking to control but Gibbs passes into half guard.
Gibbs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Estep is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gibbs pulls his head out easily.
Estep is trying to get back to full guard.
Estep is defending against the submission attempts here by Gibbs.
Estep wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gibbs passes into side control, despite Estep's attempt to control the position.
Estep is trying to control Gibbs's posture but Gibbs avoids it.
Gibbs working the head with strikes.
Gibbs decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gibbs looks to clinch
and Estep counters by clinching up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Estep breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gibbs wants to clinch.
Gibbs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Estep circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estep throws a head kick that misses.
Gibbs blocks a head kick by Estep.
Estep looks gassed!
Estep slaps away a takedown attempt from Gibbs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jethro Gibbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibbs throws a sloppy head kick and Estep moves out of range easily.
Estep looks for a takedown but Gibbs sprawls well.
Estep avoids a punch combination nicely.
Estep tries to close the distance and clinch but Gibbs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Estep clinches with his opponent.
Estep manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estep gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gibbs to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Estep looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Estep looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gibbs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Estep looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gibbs passes into half guard.
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.
Gibbs slips a nice elbow through Estep's hands, connecting with Estep's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jethro Gibbs will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Estep sprawls well. Estep wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gibbs gets slowly back to his feet.
Gibbs shoots in but no luck this time.
Estep is looking to clinch.
Estep pushes Gibbs up against the cage in a clinch.
Estep manages to break the clinch.
Estep doesn't manage to clinch there - Gibbs circles away.
Estep doesn't manage to clinch there - Gibbs circles away.
Gibbs shoots in but Estep avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jethro Gibbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibbs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Estep throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs blocks a head kick by Estep.
Gibbs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Estep sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gibbs somewhat.
Estep fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gibbs.
Estep tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gibbs taking a break here but Estep is having none of it and regains half guard.
Jethro Gibbs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Estep looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Estep is just riding it out for now. Gibbs eventually gives up the hold.
Gibbs is thwarting Estep's attempts to control the position.
Estep taking some punishment here, with Gibbs in his half guard.
Gibbs wants to work for an arm triangle but Estep is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs is trying to control the action in half guard but Estep is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Estep wants to get back to full guard.
Estep won't allow Gibbs to pass to mount.
Gibbs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Estep trying to control but Gibbs postures up.
Estep is not content to let Gibbs control the position.
Estep looking for submissions off his back.
Estep tries to get to full guard but Gibbs has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs winds up and cracks Estep with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gibbs is trying to control the action in half guard but Estep is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gibbs seems to be looking for submissions.
Gibbs seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Gibbs is looking for a kimura but Estep is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gibbs to get the leverage.
Estep looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Estep is refusing to be controlled, as Gibbs sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Estep trying to control but Gibbs postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jethro Gibbs will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Estep scores with a takedown into Gibbs's guard.
Estep looking to pass the guard.
Gibbs seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gibbs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Estep sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Estep avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Estep has passed into half guard!
Estep is controlling the pace.
Gibbs striking from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 Gibbs's temple.
Estep is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gibbs has a hand on Estep's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Estep takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Estep scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Estep raining down shots from the mount!
Estep raining down shots from the mount!
Estep with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estep looking to finish Gibbs with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gibbs!
Gibbs is looking to get to half guard.
Estep cracks Gibbs with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gibbs sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gibbs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Estep pulls his head out easily.
Gibbs is trying to maintain the position but Estep is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Estep.
Del Estep has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs looking for submissions off his back.
Estep passes into side control, despite Gibbs's attempt to control the position.
Gibbs is not content to let Estep control the position.
Gibbs throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Estep working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Del Estep comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gibbs 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 29:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jethro Gibbs!
Jethro Gibbs made sure to mention his sponsor, Saving Grace Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zaine Lovell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horton has chosen Ironman as his entrance music. Nick Horton has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Zaine Lovell's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zaine Lovell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Horton!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lovell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lovell takes a swing at Horton's ribcage but misses.
Lovell instigates a clinch.
Lovell tries to pull guard but Horton holds him up against the cage and eventually Lovell drops back down to his feet.
Lovell prevents the takedown attempt.
Horton pulls guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lovell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horton keeping full guard, as Lovell tries to pass.
Lovell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lovell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Horton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lovell.
Lovell 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovell won't allow Horton to sweep him here.
Lovell wants to control from the top but Horton keeps moving.
Lovell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Horton, up you get!
Lovell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horton closes the distance and clinches.
Horton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lovell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zaine Lovell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Horton.
Horton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Horton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horton shoots in and drives through. Lovell sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Lovell as Horton shoots in.
Horton looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Horton.
It looks like Nick Horton has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Lovell.
Oooooh!!! Lovell has knocked Horton down with a huge combo! Lovell steps away and waves a wobbly Horton back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Lovell thuds his shin into the meat of Horton's side.
Lovell connects with a high kick.
Lovell lands with a right that hurts Horton. Horton looks to clinch but Lovell throws a short knee that drops Horton. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Zaine Lovell!
An out of breath Zaine Lovell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between AJ Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Hagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harvey kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dangerzone. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, AJ Harvey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Hagan!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Harvey.
Hagan tries for a takedown but Harvey circles away easily
and Harvey counters with a nice body shot.
Harvey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hagan!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Harvey landing strikes from the mount.
Hagan has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Harvey's lack of action.
Harvey really is a fat lump.
It looks like Harvey is going to stand back up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harvey is looking for a kimura but Hagan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harvey to get the leverage.
Harvey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hagan actively working from the bottom here.
Harvey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagan wants to control but Harvey is keeping busy.
Hagan is looking to escape.
Harvey trying to pass the guard but Hagan defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Harvey in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. AJ Harvey wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Harvey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hagan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harvey counters with a takedown into side control.
Hagan can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harvey in side control, throwing shots but Hagan defends.
Harvey staying calm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harvey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hagan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagan is trying to improve his position.
Harvey decides to stand back up. Harvey steps back and let's Hagan get back to his feet.
Harvey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hagan on his heels. He'll look to pass Hagan's guard now, I'm sure.
Harvey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hagan is keeping the position for now.
Hagan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Harvey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harvey trying to control the position from guard on top but Hagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harvey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hagan is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey is working hard here to advance position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hagan is trying to control the position but Harvey postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Harvey has a takedown stuffed.
Hagan shoots in and drives through. Harvey sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Harvey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Harvey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harvey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hagan.
Harvey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harvey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hagan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
AJ Harvey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harvey shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hagan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hagan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harvey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
AJ Harvey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harvey looking to pass the guard.
Harvey stands up from Hagan's guard - Harvey perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey has closed the distance and engaged Hagan in a clinch.
Hagan is working for takedown but Harvey is calmly controlling the position for now.
AJ Harvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Hagan.
Hagan is trying to break the clinch but Harvey is controlling him.
Harvey jumps guard and drags Hagan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Harvey throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hagan preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Harvey holds on and takes a little breather.
Harvey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey keeping moving, preventing Hagan from controlling successfully.
Hagan preventing the sweep.
Harvey working a defensive guard here.
We're going to have a standup here because AJ Harvey wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Harvey pushes Hagan up against the cage in a clinch.
Hagan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harvey has him pressed against the cage.
Harvey decides to pull guard.
Hagan postures up in Harvey's guard and throws a big left but Harvey blocks it.
Hagan preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hagan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hagan wants to take a breather but Harvey is having none of it.
Hagan throwing shots but Harvey is blocking nicely.
Harvey moves into full guard.
Hagan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hagan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hagan landing with the ground and pound.
Harvey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hagan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Harvey looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Harvey looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Harvey!
Hagan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Harvey off and has taken his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hagan missing with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hagan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Harvey is defending well though. Hagan let's go of the attempt for now.
Harvey manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hagan's guard. Nice work there by Harvey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that AJ Harvey will probably get the nod.
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!
Hagan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown by Hagan or perhaps it was just good defense by Harvey which made him look bad.
Harvey looks for a takedown but Hagan sprawls well.
Harvey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Harvey is pressing down on Hagan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hagan is holding on for now.
Hagan wants to get back to his feet.
Harvey trying to pass the guard but Hagan defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey stops Hagan from getting back to his feet.
Hagan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harvey is thwarting Hagan's attempts to control the position.
Hagan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if Harvey 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.
Harvey wants to free his trapped foot but Hagan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hagan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hagan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harvey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harvey chips away with some ground and pound.
Hagan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hagan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harvey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harvey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hagan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harvey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because AJ Harvey just wasn't active enough.
Harvey shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hagan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Harvey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey looking to pass the guard.
Harvey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Harvey advances to full mount.
Hagan throws a strike but has given up his back in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hagan rolls, trying to escape but Harvey keeps control of the position.
Henry Hagan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
AJ Harvey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harvey controlling from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
AJ Harvey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harvey has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ Harvey!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, AJ Harvey made sure he mentioned Nature's Edge Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Estep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Estep's entrance music is Courageous. A fine choice. The key to victory for Brian Estep has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Estep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Morris!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estep moves into the clinch.
Morris has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Estep after a bit of a struggle.
Morris breaks the clinch.
Estep avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Estep fails with the takedown.
Estep wants to clinch.
Morris plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Morris stuffs the takedown.
Morris moves into the clinch.
Estep ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Estep no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Morris controls from within his opponent's guard.
Estep looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Estep is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Morris is controlling him.
Morris working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morris looking to sit in guard and control but Estep gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Estep is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estep wants to get up but he can't break Morris's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Morris throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Morris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Estep is aware though and is defending well.
Morris looking for a triangle here. Estep is fighting it but it looks tight! Morris pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Estep is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chris Morris!
Chris Morris really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Saving Grace Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCoy has chosen Voices as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derrick Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Austin McCoy!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan scores with a takedown into McCoy's guard.
Ryan is looking to work some ground and pound but McCoy has wrist control.
Ryan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ryan postures up in McCoy's guard and throws a big left but McCoy blocks it.
McCoy is looking for a triangle but Ryan pushes his legs off easily.
McCoy wants to get back to his feet but Ryan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryan.
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ryan throws a big right hand that misses.
McCoy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ryan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ryan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing McCoy from controlling successfully.
McCoy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing McCoy from controlling successfully.
Ryan is looking for a triangle here but McCoy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ryan tries to bench press McCoy off him but McCoy keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy decides to stand back up.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCoy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Ryan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McCoy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ryan's guard! Nice work there by McCoy!
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 gets to his feet - Ryan follows without any prompting.
McCoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
McCoy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ryan backs up against the cage.
Derrick Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCoy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McCoy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ryan sees it coming and defends easily.
McCoy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ryan sees it coming and defends easily.
Ryan is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
McCoy manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ryan to take his back!
McCoy is looking for the choke from the back position but Ryan is controlling his hands well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCoy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ryan is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is working hard here to advance position.
McCoy is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Ryan with him. Ryan is trying to defend but McCoy has an arm under the chin now! Ryan grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Austin McCoy!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Austin McCoy waved his t-shirt featuring Nature's Edge Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Five Sixteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Thunderstruck. Nathaniel Price will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matthew Five Sixteen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathaniel Price!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Five Sixteen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Price did well to prevent Five Sixteen getting side control.
Five Sixteen wants to control but Price is keeping him busy.
Five Sixteen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Five Sixteen unloading with bombs!
Price wants to control but Five Sixteen is having none of it.
Five Sixteen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Price sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Five Sixteen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price is not content to let Five Sixteen control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Five Sixteen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Price landing a few short strikes.
Five Sixteen is working for a submission of some sort.
Price is looking to get back to full guard here but Five Sixteen has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen tries for a kimura but Price is defending well.
Five Sixteen trying to control the action but Price is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Price's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Five Sixteen trying to control the position but Price is working away.
Five Sixteen laying and praying for a moment but Price takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen controlling the pace.
Five Sixteen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Price doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Five Sixteen.
Five Sixteen is trying to control the action in half guard but Price is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We're going to have a standup here because Matthew Five Sixteen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Five Sixteen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Five Sixteen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Five Sixteen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Price bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Price wants to stand but Five Sixteen has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Five Sixteen controls Price momentarily but Price frees himself.
Price pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Five Sixteen is keeping the position for now.
Price won't allow Five Sixteen to sweep him here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price trying to control but Five Sixteen is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Five Sixteen is looking for a triangle here but Price uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Price is looking to take a break and control but Five Sixteen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Price working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Five Sixteen is looking to regain half guard here but Price keeps moving and retains side control.
Price really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Five Sixteen. 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.
Price wants to lay and pray for a moment but Five Sixteen keeps working.
Five Sixteen is looking for a sweep.
Five Sixteen sneaks back into half guard.
Five Sixteen tries to get to full guard but Price has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price not doing much here.
Five Sixteen wants to get back to full guard.
Price gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Price closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Five Sixteen's guard.
Price controls from within his opponent's guard.
Five Sixteen trying to keep a closed guard but Price is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price wants to control from the top but Five Sixteen keeps moving.
Five Sixteen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Price is looking to improve his position but Five Sixteen isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Five Sixteen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Price showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Five Sixteen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Price tries to bum rush Five Sixteen with a series of wild strikes but Five Sixteen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Five Sixteen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Five Sixteen shoots in looking for a takedown but Price manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Five Sixteen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Price shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Five Sixteen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Five Sixteen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Price wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price has his hands clasped together around Five Sixteen's back. He's all about the action.
Five Sixteen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Five Sixteen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Five Sixteen wants to control but Price is keeping him busy.
Five Sixteen prevents Price from improving his position.
Price is not content to let Five Sixteen control the position.
Five Sixteen is pressing down on Price's thigh, looking to free his foot. Price is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen decides to stand and escape the position.
Price fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Five Sixteen, pushing him back against the cage.
Price jumps into guard, dragging Five Sixteen to the mat.
Five Sixteen gets to his feet - Price follows without any prompting.
Price takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Price tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price misses with a low kick.
Five Sixteen misses with a takedown
and Price counters with a straight right hand.
Five Sixteen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Five Sixteen wants it to stay on the feet.
Five Sixteen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Price is refusing to be controlled, as Five Sixteen sits in half guard.
Price keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Price wants to control but Five Sixteen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price blocking the ground and pound attempt from Five Sixteen.
Price tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Five Sixteen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Five Sixteen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Price is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Five Sixteen blocks Price's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Five Sixteen clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Price fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Five Sixteen checks it well.
Price drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Five Sixteen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Price's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Five Sixteen tries to roll over but Price keeps him under control.
Five Sixteen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Price.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Five Sixteen tries to sprawl but Price drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Five Sixteen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Five Sixteen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Price tries to pass the half guard into mount. Five Sixteen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Price is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Five Sixteen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Five Sixteen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Price is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price wants to control but Five Sixteen is keeping him busy.
Five Sixteen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Price is working away from the top position though.
Price escapes and gets back to his feet.
Price shoots and misses
and Five Sixteen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Price's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Five Sixteen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Five Sixteen trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Five Sixteen prevents Price from getting back to his feet.
Five Sixteen lands a couple of digs.
Five Sixteen pushing down on Price's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Five Sixteen is keen to just control but Price is a slippery customer.
Price wants to improve his position but Five Sixteen is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen throwing shots but Price is blocking nicely.
Five Sixteen decides to return to a standing position.
Price doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Five Sixteen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Price's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Five Sixteen passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Price is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Five Sixteen decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Five Sixteen had his way with Nathaniel Price in 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. This is the final round!
Price tries to sprawl but Five Sixteen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Five Sixteen 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.
Price is looking to escape.
Price is pressing down on Five Sixteen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Five Sixteen tries to free his leg and advance position but Price is retaining full guard.
Five Sixteen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Price, up you get!
Five Sixteen misses with a kick to the body
and Price counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Price.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Five Sixteen has his feet on Price's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Price has closed the distance and engaged Five Sixteen in a clinch.
Price wants the takedown. Five Sixteen is fighting it off but Price persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Five Sixteen's guard against the cage.
Price wants to control from the top but Five Sixteen keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Five Sixteen holds on and takes a little breather.
Five Sixteen pushes Price off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price shoots in but Five Sixteen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Five Sixteen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Price looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Five Sixteen!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Five Sixteen is squirming around, avoiding Price's attempts to control the action.
Price thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price prevents Five Sixteen from getting the reversal.
Price pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Five Sixteen is looking to improve his position but Price isn't that keen on the idea.
Price working Five Sixteen over with strikes here.
Five Sixteen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Price trying to mount his opponent but Five Sixteen defends it.
Five Sixteen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Price tries to pass the half guard into mount. Five Sixteen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Five Sixteen is trying to maintain the position but Price is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Five Sixteen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nathaniel Price has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthew Five Sixteen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Five Sixteen trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathaniel Price comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Five Sixteen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 48:47
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Five Sixteen!
Matthew Five Sixteen is the new heavyweight champion!
Post fight, Matthew Five Sixteen stared into the camera and said 'Thank you Jesus.'.
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