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GGGNP 6: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wyatt Earp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Wyatt Earp enters the cage!
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Barker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wyatt Earp!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Barker. No joy for Earp on that attempt.
Barker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Earp sprawls well initially but Barker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Earp actively working from the bottom here.
Barker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Earp on the ground.
Earp actively working from the bottom here.
Barker wants to work for an arm triangle but Earp is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barker is working for a submission of some sort.
Earp looking for submissions off his back.
Earp is not content to let Barker control the position.
Earp missing with punches from the bottom.
Earp looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Earp trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barker lands a nice short elbow.
Earp looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Earp looks gassed!
Earp won't allow Barker to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Earp trying to hold on to Barker's head to control him but Barker postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barker stops Earp from getting back to his feet.
Barker drops an elbow to the side of Earp's head.
Barker lands with a punch from half guard.
Barker gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Earp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Earp tries to keep at a distance but Barker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Earp goes for a takedown attempt but Barker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Earp gets tackled into the cage by Barker. Barker maintains the clinch.
Earp takes a knee to the side of the body.
Earp letting Barker take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Earp backwards.
Earp prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barker gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Barker is looking for a kimura but Earp is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barker to get the leverage.
Earp actively working from the bottom here.
Barker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barker not doing much here.
Barker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barker controlling the action here.
Barker slips a nice elbow through Earp's hands, connecting with Earp's forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barker is looking for a kimura here.
Barker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Earp is refusing to be controlled, as Barker sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Earp gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Barker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Earp.
Earp wants to clinch up but Barker keeps it at a distance.
Earp gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barker trying to control but Earp is working from the bottom.
Barker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barker tries to stand but Earp is controlling from the bottom.
Earp working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Earp, up you get!
Earp is breathing heavily.
Barker tries to clinch but Earp moves out of range.
Barker keeps Earp at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Earp tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barker is in Earp's guard.
Barker trying to control the position from guard on top but Earp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barker is stalling in the full guard.
Barker trying to control but Earp is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Earp can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barker controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Andrew Barker just wasn't active enough.
Barker moves into range and clinches up with Earp.
Earp decides to pull guard.
Earp wants to stand but Barker is controlling the position.
Barker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Earp looking to control.
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!
Barker wants to control from the top but Earp keeps moving.
Barker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Earp being controlled here, momentarily.
Barker trying to control the position from guard on top but Earp 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 Andrew Barker.
Earp takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Earp gets caught napping as Barker dives in and scores a takedown. Earp manages to retain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earp has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Earp keeping full guard, as Barker tries to pass.
Barker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Barker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barker wants to control from the top but Earp keeps moving.
Barker stays in close to Earp's body and controls the position.
Barker tries to stand but Earp is controlling from the bottom.
Andrew Barker has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Earp tries to bum rush Barker with a series of wild strikes but Barker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andrew Barker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Earp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Andrew Barker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Earp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barker clinches.
Barker presses Earp against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barker breaks from the clinch.
Barker clinches with his opponent.
Barker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Barker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barker working a defensive guard here.
Earp content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Barker 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!
Barker has a takedown stuffed.
Barker clinches up against the cage.
Earp gets control of Barker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Earp will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Barker is looking to stand up but Earp won't let him.
Barker tries to free his leg and advance position but Earp is retaining full guard.
Earp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barker is in close to Earp's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Barker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barker stands up from Earp's guard - Barker perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker doesn't manage to clinch there - Earp circles away.
Earp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Earp fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Earp shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Earp is thwarting Barker's attempts to control the position.
Barker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Earp.
Earp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barker wants to control but Earp is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Earp trying to control the action but Barker is working from the bottom.
Earp thows a huge punch but Barker dodges it nicely.
Barker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Earp is working away from the top position though.
Barker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barker trying to control but Earp postures up.
Earp is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barker looks like he's trying to stand up.
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.
Earp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barker keeps working.
Barker is looking to control Earp's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barker avoid being mounted?
Barker is looking to improve his position.
Barker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Earp can do to turn this around?
Earp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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. Earp connects with a nice short shot to Barker's temple.
Barker tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barker is trying to get back to full guard.
Earp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barker defending well though.
Barker punching from the bottom.
Earp blocks the strikes from Barker.
Barker is positioning himself well to prevent Earp advancing to mount.
Earp is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barker flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Barker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Earp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barker is keeping the position for now.
Wyatt Earp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrew Barker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andrew Barker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Earp is working Barker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wyatt Earp.
Well Barker 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Barker!
Andrew Barker managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Saving Grace Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Estep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Estep comes into the arena with Courageous blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Estep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Smith!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries for a takedown but Estep circles away easily
and Estep counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Smith is trying to control Estep's posture but Estep avoids it.
Estep throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Smith 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.
Smith misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Estep tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smith's legs.
Smith wants to control but Estep postures up.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Estep throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Smith works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estep blocks the strikes from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to sweep but Estep has passed to side control!
Smith regains half guard.
Smith missing with punches from the bottom.
Estep is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Estep knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Estep is controlling him
Estep stands up from half guard.
David Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Estep is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Estep tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Estep punching from the bottom.
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 avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a kimura but Estep is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Estep trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith looks gassed!
Smith is thwarting Estep's attempts to control the position.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Estep is working away.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Estep's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is nestled in close to Estep, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Estep is defending well.
Estep lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Estep regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Smith.
Estep 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Estep is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Estep manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Estep's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Estep's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Estep displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Estep fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Estep saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brian Estep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Smith.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Estep fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estep fails with the takedown.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Estep pushes him off.
Estep slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Estep fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Estep counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Estep fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brian Estep is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estep shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Estep not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Estep trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Estep pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Estep doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Estep manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Estep showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smith tries to strike from the bottom.
Estep makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Estep passes into half guard.
Estep stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Smith to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Estep counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nice strikes from Estep there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith tries to roll over but Estep keeps him under control.
Estep perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Estep lands with a punch from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Estep seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Estep is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Estep dominated that second round.
That's time! Estep's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Estep is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Estep circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Estep avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Estep pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Estep breaks from the clinch.
Estep looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Estep trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estep decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Smith, up you get!
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Estep defends it nicely.
Brian Estep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Smith.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Estep saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Estep lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Estep shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Estep looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estep is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Estep is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Estep landing with the ground and pound.
Smith throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Smith working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Estep has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estep stands up from half guard.
A thudding body kick lands there by Estep!
Smith with a poor takedown
and Estep counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smith's guard now.
Estep stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith has his feet on Estep's thighs here. He's pushed Estep off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Estep screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Hagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander The Great One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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2 - 3 - 0 |
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215 lbs
2 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Hagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander The Great One!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Great One drives through with a takedown into Hagan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The Great One 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.
The Great One's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The Great One trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hagan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Great One is aware though and is defending well.
The Great One trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hagan working a defensive guard here.
The Great One stands up over Hagan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The Great One with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The Great One preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Great One throwing strikes from guard but Hagan blocks nicely.
The Great One connects with a couple of short punches.
The Great One sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hagan's guard.
The Great One is thwarting Hagan's attempts to control the position.
The Great One stalling.
The Great One is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hagan is just riding it out for now. The Great One eventually gives up the hold.
Hagan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Great One is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Great One performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The Great One is thwarting Hagan's attempts to control the position.
The Great One not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hagan has hold of The Great One's hands but The Great One slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The Great One is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Great One seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The Great One is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hagan has managed to free his arm - good work.
The Great One is trying to control. Hagan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hagan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The Great One not doing much here.
The Great One is keen to just control but Hagan is a slippery customer.
The Great One is nestled in close to Hagan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Great One not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Great One scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hagan is staying active underneath The Great One, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Great One seems to be looking for submissions.
Hagan is trying to control but can't.
The Great One lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. The Great One lands a nice short elbow.
The Great One tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hagan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Great One passes to full mount!
Hagan is squirming around, avoiding The Great One's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander The Great One 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.
The Great One misses with a takedown attempt - Hagan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Great One shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hagan pinned against the cage. Hagan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Great One keeps the fight on the outside.
Hagan swats away the attempt to clinch by The Great One.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Great One takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hagan gets the takedown into side control.
Hagan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Great One is trying to get back to half guard.
The Great One is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Hagan wants to control but The Great One is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The Great One is trying to control Hagan's posture but Hagan avoids it.
Hagan trying to control the position but The Great One is working away.
Hagan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The Great One moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Henry Hagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander The Great One.
The Great One keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hagan stuffs the takedown attempt from The Great One. The Great One gets slowly back to his feet.
Hagan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of The Great One's head.
Hagan misses with a takedown attempt - The Great One sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hagan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Great One moves into the clinch.
The Great One is trying to trip Hagan. He has hold of a leg but Hagan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. The Great One persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The Great One looking to sit in guard and control but Hagan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alexander The Great One has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Great One manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hagan manages to get himself to full guard.
The Great One lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Great One trying to control the position from guard on top but Hagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Great One might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hagan kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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 Henry Hagan 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!
The Great One fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hagan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hagan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hagan is trying to break the clinch but The Great One has him pressed against the cage.
The Great One keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hagan's efforts to push away.
Hagan jumps guard and drags The Great One to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The Great One must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Great One postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The Great One is stalling in the full guard.
Hagan has his feet on The Great One's thighs here. He's pushed The Great One off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! The Great One screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henry Hagan!
Henry Hagan gave a mention to Saving Grace Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Del Estep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boo Estep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Del 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, Boo Estep!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boo Estep shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Del Estep is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boo Estep is aware though and is defending well.
Del Estep utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boo Estep preventing the sweep.
Boo Estep pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Del Estep is keeping the position for now.
Boo Estep slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boo Estep got a little sloppy there for a moment and Del Estep has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boo Estep has managed to get both his arms back between Del Estep's legs - danger averted.
Boo Estep throws a big elbow that misses.
Boo Estep with a nice head shot there.
Boo Estep has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boo Estep throwing strikes from guard but Del Estep blocks nicely.
Boo Estep drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boo Estep jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Del Estep is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boo Estep trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Estep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boo Estep lands a couple of digs.
Del Estep is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boo Estep postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Del Estep keeping full guard, as Boo Estep tries to pass.
Boo Estep is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boo Estep trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boo Estep postures up.
Boo Estep avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Del Estep is breathing heavily.
Boo Estep trying to control but Del Estep is working from the bottom.
Del Estep had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boo Estep defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Estep looking to control.
Boo Estep postures up and lands a big shot to Del Estep's brow.
Del Estep had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boo Estep defends it easily.
Boo Estep landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boo Estep keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Del Estep's head.
Boo Estep pushing down on Del Estep's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boo Estep looks to land a strike but Del Estep avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Boo Estep works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Del Estep is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boo Estep scores with a couple of nice shots.
Del Estep is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boo Estep scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Estep throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Boo Estep takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boo Estep stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Boo Estep has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boo Estep pulls guard effortlessly.
Boo Estep is trying to keep Del Estep in close.
Boo Estep working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Del Estep doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Boo Estep is tightening it up a little... Del Estep has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Del Estep reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Del Estep taps out! Nice BJJ there by Boo Estep!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Boo Estep!
Boo Estep took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Saving Grace Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Blankenship (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCoy comes to the cage accompanied by Voices. The crowd seem to be enjoying Blankenship's choice of entrance music: Crazy Train. This should be fireworks!
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Austin McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Blankenship!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy has a takedown stuffed.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blankenship as he avoids it easily.
Blankenship shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McCoy's guard.
Blankenship sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blankenship content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because McCoy has locked up a guillotine! McCoy's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Blankenship is holding on here and McCoy must be using up a lot of energy. Blankenship has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! McCoy gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Austin McCoy!
Austin McCoy really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Nature's Edge Nutrition 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 Zaine Lovell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erek Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Horton's choice of entrance music: Sandman. Erek Horton will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
3 - 1 - 1 |
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210 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Zaine Lovell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Erek Horton!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Horton.
Lovell manages to get back to half guard.
Lovell wants to improve his position but Horton is controlling well.
Lovell is holding on to half guard well.
Lovell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lovell.
Lovell seems keen to control Horton's posture.
Lovell has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Horton doesn't defend quickly enough and Lovell has managed to lock this one up! Can Horton escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lovell on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zaine Lovell!
Zaine Lovell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstruck. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
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213 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathaniel Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lenny Butler!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Price avoids it really well and circles away.
Price ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butler moves away.
Price fails in his attempt to clinch.
Price throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Butler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Price is in Butler's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Price stays in close to Butler's body and controls the position.
Butler has Price pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Price preventing the sweep.
Price is stalling in the full guard.
Butler looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nathaniel Price.
Butler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Butler as Price shoots in.
Butler takes a swing at Price's ribcage but misses.
Butler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Price looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Butler wants to improve his position but Price is controlling well.
Price takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price is trying to control. Butler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Butler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price 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.
Price stalling.
Butler wants to control but Price is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Butler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nathaniel Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Butler.
Butler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Butler has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Price has passed into side control.
Price stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Butler looks gassed!
Butler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Price but Price pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Price darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Butler tries to get to full guard but Price has control of the leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Butler actively working from the bottom here.
Price looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Price dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Price shoots in for a double leg but Butler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Price fails with the takedown.
Butler feints and as Price raises his hands in defense, Butler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Price working for a triangle but Butler defends it easily.
Butler trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Price looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler stands and throws Price's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nathaniel Price overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Price manages to get back to half guard.
Butler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Butler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Price trying to control but Butler postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Butler 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.
Price gets full guard.
Butler trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Price is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Price has escaped and now he's on top!
Butler keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
Butler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Price trying to control but Butler is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Butler is wriggling around but Price manages to pass to half guard.
Price is trying to control the action in half guard but Butler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Price content to control rather than advance.
Butler is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butler tries to get to full guard but Price has control of the leg.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Price tries to clinch up but Butler circles away and keeps his distance.
Price shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Butler as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathaniel Price. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Price throws a right and a left that Butler avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Price shoots in and drives through. Butler sprawls well.
Price closes the distance and clinches up with Butler, looking for a takedown. Price pushes Butler against the cage but Butler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Butler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lenny Butler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Butler lands with a hook. Price tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Butler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Price as Butler shoots in.
Butler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Price's half guard.
Price has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Butler is working away from the top position though.
Price wants to get back to his feet.
Price makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Price.
Butler tries to free his leg and advance position but Price is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Butler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Price has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Butler doesn't defend quickly enough and Price has managed to lock this one up! Can Butler escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Price on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nathaniel Price!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nathaniel Price made sure he mentioned Nature's Edge Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Conner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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18
216 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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18
240 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Conner!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conner throws a wild body kick that Morris sees coming a mile off.
Conner tries a head kick but it misses.
Morris closes the distance and clinches.
Morris is looking to take this one to the mat.
Conner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morris pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Morris lands a takedown into guard.
Morris showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morris trying to control but Conner is working from the bottom.
Conner wants to stand and escape but Morris is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chris Morris.
Conner lands a big head kick that sends Morris tumbling to the mat! Conner takes a step backwards and waves Morris back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Chris Morris has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conner tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conner is looking to slow Morris down with leg kicks.
Morris loses concentration momentarily and Conner pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Morris crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Conner finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jon Conner!
Jon Conner managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Saving Grace Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Prototype (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jethro Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jethro Gibbs told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Patrick Prototype!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jethro Gibbs!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbs avoids the head kick by Prototype.
Prototype keeps the fight on the outside.
Gibbs moves in looking to clinch but Prototype pushes him off.
Gibbs throws a right and a left that Prototype avoids nicely.
Prototype shoots for a takedown but Gibbs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Prototype throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown but Prototype shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gibbs is defended easily by Prototype.
Gibbs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Prototype tries to close the distance and clinch but Gibbs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Prototype rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gibbs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Prototype moves to clinch but Gibbs breaks away
and Gibbs counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gibbs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prototype tries to throw a body punch but Gibbs avoids it by throwing Prototype back against the cage.
Prototype tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gibbs manages to break the clinch.
Prototype looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gibbs wants to control the action here but instead Prototype manages to pass to full mount!
Gibbs tries to lock up and control but Prototype gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Prototype looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Prototype avoids the attempt from Gibbs to control.
Prototype postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gibbs looks a forlorn figure.
Gibbs swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
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.
Gibbs tries to reverse the position but Prototype maintains control.
Prototype controlling the position easily from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibbs is trying to escape the mount but Prototype keeps good control and instead manages to take Gibbs's back.
Gibbs 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.
Prototype has his opponent's back but Gibbs is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Prototype.
Prototype lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gibbs circles away quickly and effectively.
Prototype dives in and grabs Gibbs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gibbs pushes down on Prototype's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Prototype. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prototype throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gibbs was covering up waiting for the punch and Prototype finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gibbs controls Prototype momentarily but Prototype frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prototype content to stall in guard here.
Gibbs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gibbs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Prototype throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gibbs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Prototype controls from within his opponent's guard.
Prototype works over Gibbs with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Prototype doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gibbs is tightening it up a little... Prototype has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Prototype reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Prototype taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gibbs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jethro Gibbs! Jethro Gibbs retains his light heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jethro Gibbs made sure he mentioned Saving Grace Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Five Sixteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harvey has chosen Dangerzone as his entrance music. AJ Harvey acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
4 - 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, AJ Harvey!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Five Sixteen slips a jab and a cross from Harvey.
Five Sixteen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Five Sixteen lands in his opponent's guard.
Five Sixteen trying to control but Harvey is working from the bottom.
Five Sixteen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harvey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Five Sixteen pushing down on Harvey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Harvey has eaten all the pies!
Five Sixteen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Five Sixteen is taking a breather. Harvey 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Five Sixteen is trying to work for a kimura but Harvey is defending well.
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.
Five Sixteen throws a strike but Harvey avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Five Sixteen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harvey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Five Sixteen postures up.
Harvey keeping moving, preventing Five Sixteen from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Matthew Five Sixteen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Harvey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Five Sixteen!
Five Sixteen is squirming around, avoiding Harvey's attempts to control the action.
Five Sixteen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Harvey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Five Sixteen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey content just to control the position here.
Five Sixteen can't escape the position.
Five Sixteen is working hard here to advance position.
Harvey 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.
Five Sixteen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Harvey tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Five Sixteen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey throws an elbow that misses. Five Sixteen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harvey's guard. Nice move by Five Sixteen!
Harvey trying to control the position.
Harvey looks gassed!
Harvey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Five Sixteen is one step ahead there.
Five Sixteen trying to control but Harvey is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Five Sixteen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Five Sixteen dominated that round.
That's time! Five Sixteen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Harvey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Five Sixteen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Five Sixteen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Five Sixteen slips a jab and a cross from Harvey.
Harvey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Five Sixteen trying to control from the bottom.
Five Sixteen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Five Sixteen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Matthew Five Sixteen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Five Sixteen working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Harvey turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Five Sixteen off and cradles Harvey's limp body as Five Sixteen celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Matthew Five Sixteen!
Matthew Five Sixteen retains his heavyweight title!
As Matthew Five Sixteen got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thank you Jesus.'.
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