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Monday Night MMA 1 PBP Commentary |
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 Nathaniel Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Estep comes into the arena with Courageous blaring out of the sound system. Price is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Thunderstruck. The key to victory for Brian Estep has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Estep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathaniel Price!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price fails to land with a series of punches.
Price shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Price showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Price slows the pace down in half guard.
Estep wants to control but Price is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Price content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nathaniel Price was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Estep fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Price sprawls well initially but Estep persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Price gets full guard.
Estep stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Price swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Price is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price is controlling the pace.
Price wants to control but Estep is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estep wants to get back to his feet.
Price controlling the action here.
Price lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Estep tries to get to full guard but Price has control of the leg.
Estep is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price trying to control the action but Estep is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nathaniel Price wasn't active enough on the ground.
Estep fails with an attempt to clinch.
Price moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Price breaks the clinch.
Price shoots in but Estep avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Price moves into the clinch.
Estep is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price digs a right hand into Estep's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Estep's gas tank.
Estep changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Price fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Estep fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Estep. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Estep tries to sprawl but Price drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Price takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Price controlling the action here.
Price moves into full mount! Estep won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Price dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Estep avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Estep scores with a jab.
It looks like Nathaniel Price has been cut.
Estep scores with a hook.
Price fails with a takedown attempt.
Nathaniel Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Price postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Estep has his foot on Price's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Price works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Price trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Estep manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price looking for a guillotine here but Estep defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Price is working an open guard so Estep takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Estep wants to clinch up but Price keeps it at a distance.
Estep shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Price as he jumps to the side.
A head kick misses from Price.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price moves into range and clinches up with Estep.
Estep avoids a wild elbow strike from Price.
Estep utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Price pushes off an throws an elbow but Estep leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Price breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Price attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Price forces Estep back against the cage and clinches.
Estep landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Estep.
Price trying to stall but Estep improves his position.
Estep manages to pull guard.
Estep manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Price is in a horrible position here. Estep smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Estep get's back to his feet.
Estep misses with a takedown attempt - Price sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Estep!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Price scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Price mounts Estep! Really nice guard pass there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price looking to control and managing it successfully.
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 Brian Estep will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Price's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Estep is trying hard to land a takedown here. Price sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Estep shoots and misses
and Price counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Price.
Price controls from within his opponent's guard.
Price gets to his feet. Estep looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Price feints and as Estep raises his hands in defense, Price changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Price postures up and lands a big shot to Estep's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price pushes down on Estep's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Price looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Price prevents Estep from improving his position.
Price working the head and body with strikes.
Price slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price wants to free his trapped foot but Estep is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nathaniel Price hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Estep takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Price tries to clinch up but Estep circles away and keeps his distance.
Estep tries to keep at a distance but Price has taken the fight into the clinch.
Estep is pressed up against the cage. Price has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Estep down to the mat. Estep avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Estep enables Price to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Estep manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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.
Price stands up and waves to Estep to follow him.
Price looks to clinch
and Estep counters by moving into the clinch.
Price wants the takedown. Estep is fighting it off but Price persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Estep's guard against the cage.
Estep wants to sweep here but Price controlling him for the moment.
Estep not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Estep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Estep escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Price gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Price content to stall in guard here.
Estep wants to control the position but Price says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Estep won't allow Price to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathaniel Price comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Price has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathaniel Price!
Nathaniel Price made sure to mention his sponsor, Nature's Edge Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zack Lovell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Blankenship (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zack Lovell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kenny Blankenship's chin.
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zack Lovell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenny Blankenship!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Kenny Blankenship has been cut.
Blankenship fails with a takedown attempt.
Lovell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lovell throws the left hand but Blankenship avoids the punch easily.
Lovell lands with a slapping head kick.
Zack Lovell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blankenship tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lovell swivels and escapes.
Lovell throws a head kick but Blankenship moves out of range.
Lovell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blankenship avoids it really well and circles away.
Lovell is breathing heavily.
Lovell throws a sloppy head kick and Blankenship moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blankenship slips a jab and a cross from Lovell.
Lovell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Zack Lovell has been cut.
Blankenship fails with the takedown.
Zack Lovell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Blankenship.
Blankenship fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lovell swivels and escapes.
Blankenship works over Lovell's head and body with a nice combination.
Blankenship tries to clinch but Lovell is having none of it.
Blankenship clinches.
Lovell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Lovell.
Blankenship instigates a clinch.
Blankenship ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blankenship no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lovell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Blankenship instigates a clinch.
Blankenship tries to pull guard but Lovell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blankenship escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lovell throws a sloppy head kick and Blankenship moves out of range easily.
Lovell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blankenship sprawls well. Blankenship wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lovell gets slowly back to his feet.
Lovell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blankenship.
Nice takedown defense from Lovell. No joy for Blankenship on that attempt.
Lovell misses with a head kick.
Blankenship lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blankenship.
Some wild striking there from Lovell.
Blankenship closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blankenship jumps into guard, dragging Lovell to the mat.
Lovell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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.
Lovell stands up and waves to Blankenship to follow him.
Lovell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lovell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blankenship fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lovell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blankenship drives through and clinches with Lovell against the cage.
Lovell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blankenship tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lovell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lovell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blankenship.
Lovell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lovell throws a sloppy head kick and Blankenship moves out of range easily.
Lovell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lovell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Blankenship looks for a takedown but Lovell sprawls well.
Blankenship tries to clinch up but Lovell circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blankenship takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lovell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blankenship shoots in but Lovell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lovell throws a head kick that half lands.
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 Zack Lovell will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lovell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blankenship's waist but Blankenship gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lovell off to one side.
Blankenship moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Blankenship looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blankenship avoids the head kick by Lovell.
Lovell tries a head kick but it misses.
Kenny Blankenship seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blankenship tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lovell swivels and escapes.
Blankenship is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blankenship closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lovell circles away.
Zack Lovell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Blankenship.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lovell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blankenship shoots for a double leg takedown but Lovell sprawls well. He's pushed Blankenship's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Blankenship.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blankenship tries to clinch but Lovell is having none of it.
Blankenship gets a double leg takedown into Lovell's guard.
Lovell pushes Blankenship off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lovell drives through and clinches with Blankenship against the cage.
Blankenship is working for takedown but Lovell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lovell is trying to force a seperation but Blankenship has the dominant position.
Blankenship is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lovell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lovell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blankenship keeps control of Lovell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lovell is trying to push Blankenship away but Blankenship has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Blankenship jumps into guard, dragging Lovell to the mat.
Lovell gets to his feet - Blankenship follows without any prompting.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovell throws a head kick that misses.
Lovell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blankenship takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lovell throws a head kick that misses
and Blankenship counters with a big head kick but Lovell shrugs it off.
Blankenship throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lovell's waist but Lovell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blankenship off to one side.
Lovell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blankenship throws a head kick but Lovell moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship just misses with a punch to the body.
Lovell throws a nice head kick!
Lovell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lovell throws a head kick but Blankenship moves out of range.
Blankenship works the jab nicely.
Lovell throws a head kick that half lands.
Blankenship shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lovell as he avoids it easily.
Blankenship misses with a body shot.
Blankenship slips a jab and a cross from Lovell.
Blankenship darts in and clinches Lovell up against the cage.
Blankenship fails to pull guard.
Blankenship keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lovell's efforts to push away.
Lovell looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lovell to keep the fight standing.
Lovell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lovell. Blankenship does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blankenship swats away the attempt to clinch by Lovell.
Lovell is looking to chop away at Blankenship's legs.
Blankenship blocks a head kick by Lovell.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Lovell.
No luck for Blankenship with that takedown attempt.
Lovell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 Zack Lovell will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Blankenship moves into the clinch.
Blankenship breaks from the clinch.
Lovell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lovell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blankenship tries to avoid it but Lovell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blankenship to the ground. Blankenship escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blankenship shoots in for a takedown but Lovell shows good takedown defense.
Blankenship gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blankenship keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lovell's efforts to push away.
Lovell is trying to break the clinch but Blankenship is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blankenship changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lovell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Blankenship shoots for a takedown but Lovell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zack Lovell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Blankenship.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovell lands a head kick. Blankenship smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Blankenship throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blankenship has a takedown stuffed.
Lovell lands with a kick to the temple. Blankenship shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lovell throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Lovell.
Blankenship looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lovell is fending him off so far but Blankenship persists. Nope, Lovell circles away and we're back to standing.
Lovell throws a sloppy head kick and Blankenship moves out of range easily.
Blankenship fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lovell avoids it really well and circles away.
Lovell connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lovell is trying to force a seperation but Blankenship has the dominant position.
Blankenship manages to break the clinch.
Blankenship on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blankenship shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blankenship is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lovell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blankenship tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lovell cracks Blankenship with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lovell scores with a head kick. Blankenship tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lovell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lovell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blankenship stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lovell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lovell.
Lovell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lovell working the ground and pound from side control.
Lovell working the body and head with strikes.
Lovell controlling the position.
Lovell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lovell stands up and beckons Blankenship to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lovell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blankenship avoids it really well and circles away.
Lovell clinches up against the cage.
Blankenship breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lovell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blankenship is defended easily by Lovell.
Kenny Blankenship has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zack Lovell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lovell misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zack Lovell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lovell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kenny Blankenship!
Kenny Blankenship made sure to mention his sponsor, Nature's Edge Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between AJ Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Harvey might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dangerzone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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213 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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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
4 - 1 - 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lenny Butler!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harvey counters with a body kick that stops Butler in his tracks momentarily.
Harvey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harvey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harvey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harvey really is a fat lump.
Harvey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harvey keeps the fight on the outside.
Butler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Harvey back to the cage. Butler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like AJ Harvey has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Harvey as Butler shoots in.
Harvey shoots in but Butler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Butler fails with a takedown attempt.
AJ Harvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Butler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey tries to clinch there but Butler circles away.
Harvey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Butler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harvey somewhat.
Butler gets a double leg takedown into Harvey's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Harvey 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.
Butler looking to sit in guard and control but Harvey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Butler controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harvey tries to free his leg and advance position but Butler is retaining full guard.
Butler wants to get back to his feet but Harvey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Butler looks gassed!
Butler looking to control.
Harvey wants to control from the top but Butler keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lenny Butler wasn't active enough on the ground.
Butler avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler looks for the body kick but Harvey saw that one coming.
Harvey tries to clinch up but Butler circles away and keeps his distance.
Butler darts in trying to clinch
and Harvey counters with a big head kick but Butler shrugs it off.
Butler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harvey circles away.
Butler closes the distance and clinches.
Butler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Harvey is trying to drag Butler to the mat but Butler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Harvey gets underhooks to prevent Butler's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Butler uses from the top position.
Butler wants to stand but Harvey has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Butler trying to control the position from guard on top but Harvey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harvey is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Butler won't allow Harvey to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Butler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AJ Harvey's cut.
That's time! Harvey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Harvey enables Butler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Harvey manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Butler throwing strikes but missing.
Harvey is trying to keep Butler in close.
Harvey looking for a sweep. Not yet Harvey, not yet.
Harvey is working an open guard so Butler takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Harvey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Harvey avoids the body shot from Butler.
A head kick by Butler misses
and Harvey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harvey.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harvey gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey gets the takedown into side control.
Harvey wants to control but Butler is keeping him busy.
Butler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harvey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Harvey decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A head kick from Harvey lands but Butler takes it in his stride.
Harvey is looking to clinch but Butler is avoiding it.
Harvey shoots in looking for a takedown but Butler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harvey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Butler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Butler trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butler drags the fight down to the ground.
AJ Harvey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Butler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harvey.
Harvey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Butler can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
Butler is trying to control the position but Harvey postures up.
Harvey advances position into side control!
Harvey working away.
Butler is looking for a sweep.
Harvey working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey tries for a kimura but Butler is defending well.
Harvey gets to mount! Butler was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Harvey wants to control the pace but Butler is squirming around nicely.
Butler is trying desperately to improve position.
Harvey working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butler takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Harvey with shots to the head and body - Butler looks very uncomfortable down there.
Harvey tries to control but Butler wriggling away.
Butler is looking to get to half guard.
Butler wants to control but Harvey is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harvey scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Harvey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on AJ Harvey's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
Harvey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Butler defends it nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Butler wants to stall.
Harvey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Butler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Butler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Harvey's half guard.
Harvey wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler is controlling the pace.
Butler tries to pass to full mount but Harvey defends it.
Butler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Harvey is not content to let Butler control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lenny Butler.
Nice sprawl there from Harvey as Butler shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey shoots in for a takedown but Butler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Harvey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harvey pinned against the cage. Harvey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
AJ Harvey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harvey doesn't manage to clinch there - Butler circles away.
Harvey wants to clinch.
No luck for Butler with that takedown attempt.
Harvey clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey jumps guard.
Butler trying to control but Harvey is working from the bottom.
Harvey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Butler defends well.
Butler stands up from Harvey's guard - Butler perhaps looking for a knockout.
Butler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey throws a head kick that misses.
Butler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harvey tries to avoid it but Butler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harvey to the ground. Harvey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Butler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harvey clinches with his opponent.
Harvey jumps guard and drags Butler to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Harvey is trying to keep Butler in close.
Butler is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Harvey has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Butler is looking to defend but Harvey has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Butler! Harvey pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Butler taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). AJ Harvey!
Jumping up and down and very excited, AJ Harvey 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Harkleroad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harkleroad comes into the arena with I am a real American blaring out of the sound system. Horton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ironman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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18
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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210 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chad Harkleroad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Horton!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Horton wants it to stay on the feet.
Harkleroad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Horton defends it nicely.
Horton tries to clinch but Harkleroad moves out of range.
Harkleroad looking to score a takedown here. Horton is defending well but Harkleroad drives through and ends up in Horton's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Horton is trying to keep Harkleroad in close.
Horton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Harkleroad drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Horton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Harkleroad has Horton in his guard.
Harkleroad keeping moving, preventing Horton from controlling successfully.
Horton looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkleroad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Horton throwing strikes but missing.
Horton trying to control the position from guard on top but Harkleroad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harkleroad controls Horton momentarily but Horton frees himself.
Harkleroad could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Harkleroad keeping moving, preventing Horton from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nick Horton.
Harkleroad circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harkleroad tries to keep at a distance but Horton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Horton is trying to stall.
Harkleroad is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Horton can't fight it off and eventually Harkleroad manages to take the fight to the floor. Horton looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Horton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harkleroad controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton controls Harkleroad momentarily but Harkleroad frees himself.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nick Horton hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Harkleroad shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Horton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Horton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harkleroad is controlling him.
Harkleroadis looking to pass into half guard but Horton pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Horton is in guard.
Horton trying to control the position from guard on top but Harkleroad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harkleroad has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Horton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harkleroad pulls Horton in to control the position.
Horton pushes down on Harkleroad's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Horton is thwarting Harkleroad's attempts to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 Chad Harkleroad will probably get the nod.
That's time! Harkleroad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Horton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harkleroad decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Horton's guard.
Horton wants to get back to his feet but Harkleroad is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Horton keeping moving, preventing Harkleroad from controlling successfully.
Horton wants to sweep here but Harkleroad controlling him for the moment.
Harkleroad trying to control the position from guard on top but Horton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Harkleroad looking to sit in guard and control but Horton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Horton wants to pass the guard but Harkleroad is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkleroad has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Harkleroad working a defensive guard here.
Chad Harkleroad has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Harkleroad is trying hard to land a takedown here. Horton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harkleroad closes the distance and clinches.
Harkleroad pulls Horton into guard.
Harkleroad keeping moving, preventing Horton from controlling successfully.
Horton won't allow Harkleroad to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton trying to control but Harkleroad is working from the bottom.
Harkleroad has control of Horton's left arm, preventing Horton from doing any damage.
Harkleroad on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harkleroad tries to get out of the position.
Horton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harkleroad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harkleroad pulls Horton in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Chad Harkleroad just wasn't active enough.
Horton darts in trying to clinch
and Harkleroad counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harkleroad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horton has his foot on Harkleroad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harkleroad works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Horton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harkleroad content to stall in guard here.
Horton is trying to keep Harkleroad in close.
Harkleroad sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chad Harkleroad.
Horton misses with a takedown
and Harkleroad counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harkleroad.
Horton is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Harkleroad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Horton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harkleroad is one step ahead there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harkleroad advances position into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harkleroad working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Harkleroad happy to just control the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Harkleroad dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Horton moves to clinch but Harkleroad breaks away
and Harkleroad counters with a shoot takedown. Horton fights it but they end up in guard.
Harkleroad sitting in guard here, content to control.
Harkleroad won't allow Horton to sweep him here.
Chad Harkleroad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Horton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harkleroad controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chad Harkleroad wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Horton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horton misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkleroad shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Horton is in trouble now - Harkleroad has advanced to mount!
Harkleroad scoring with strikes but Horton is staying in there.
Harkleroad is landing with some decent strikes but Horton is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Harkleroad jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Horton manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Horton is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad tries to move to mount but Horton blocks the move with his legs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harkleroad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Horton keeps working.
Harkleroad tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harkleroad has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Harkleroad decides to stand up, so the ref orders Horton to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad is trying hard to land a takedown here. Horton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harkleroad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harkleroad closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Horton's guard.
Harkleroad trying to control the position from guard on top but Horton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harkleroad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Horton is keeping the position for now.
Harkleroad slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Harkleroad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Horton is working away from the top position though.
Harkleroad looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harkleroad is not content to let Horton control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Harkleroad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harkleroad, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Harkleroad!
Chad Harkleroad managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Nature's Edge Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thracian Spartacus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derrick Ryan 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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18
205 lbs
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18
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thracian Spartacus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derrick Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spartacus swivels and escapes.
Thracian Spartacus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan shoots in but no luck this time.
Good exchange - Ryan coming out on top.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ryan enables Spartacus to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ryan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ryan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spartacus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ryan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spartacus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Spartacus postures up and lands a big shot to Ryan's brow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ryan has his foot on Spartacus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spartacus works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spartacus is working Ryan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ryan has momentary wrist control but Spartacus slips an elbow through the middle.
Spartacus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spartacus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ryan 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.
Spartacus lands a couple of elbows.
Ryan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ryan has momentary wrist control but Spartacus slips an elbow through the middle.
Spartacus postures up.
Spartacus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spartacus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
Ryan looks gassed!
Ryan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Spartacus!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spartacus holds on to Ryan as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Ryan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Spartacus is now in Ryan's guard. A big mistake from Ryan there, giving up the dominant position!
Spartacus scoring with some ground and pound.
Spartacus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spartacus cracks Ryan with a solid left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan working for a triangle but Spartacus defends it easily.
Spartacus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Spartacus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spartacus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ryan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ryan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spartacus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ryan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Spartacus flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Spartacus wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan 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.
Ryan is working for a submission of some sort.
Spartacus lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Spartacus controlling the position well.
Ryan seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus wants to improve his position but Ryan is controlling well.
Spartacus keeping hold of Ryan's head, controlling as best he can.
Ryan is working for a kimura but Spartacus is defending it quite comfortably.
Spartacus trying to control here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Spartacus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Spartacus is looking to control Ryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spartacus avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thracian Spartacus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Spartacus instigates a clinch.
Ryan drags the fight down to the ground.
Spartacus landing some decent shots from guard.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryan trying to strike off his back.
Spartacus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ryan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spartacus defends it easily.
Spartacus working some strikes from top position.
Spartacus with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Spartacus uses it to pass to side control.
Ryan taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartacus scoring with punches and elbows.
Spartacus scoring with punches and elbows.
Ryan is rocked!
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Ryan is looking for a sweep.
Spartacus scoring with punches from side control.
Ryan is still in real trouble! Can Spartacus finish him?
Ryan stops Spartacus from passing to mount.
Spartacus working the head with strikes.
Spartacus lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Spartacus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryan on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spartacus looks up at the clock and then as Ryan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Spartacus smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Spartacus scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ryan to see if he's OK.
Spartacus lands a nice forearm strike.
Spartacus is working Ryan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Spartacus cracks Ryan with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Spartacus immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Ryan is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Spartacus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thracian Spartacus!
A very excited looking Thracian Spartacus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Tebow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tebow comes to the cage accompanied by Tim Tebow's Fire. The crowd seem to be enjoying Logan's choice of entrance music: Don't Stop Believing. Tim Tebow is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Tebow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Logan!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tebow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Logan. That did some damage!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Logan - that will leave a mark!
Tebow wants to clinch up but Logan keeps it at a distance.
Tebow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tebow digs a good body shot into Logan's ribs.
That kick from Tebow tenderised Logan's leg. Logan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tebow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Logan looks gassed!
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!
Logan blocks a head kick by Tebow.
Logan wants to clinch.
Tebow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tebow breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Tebow.
Logan wants to clinch up but Tebow keeps it at a distance.
Tebow avoids the head kick by Logan.
Tebow lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tebow lands with a good body shot.
Tebow scores with a body shot.
Tebow lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Logan backs up against the cage.
It looks like Frankie Logan has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tebow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tebow throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tebow lands a right hook to the body.
Tebow pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Logan back to the cage. Tebow follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A left and a right from Tebow both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Tebow.
Tebow is looking to wear down Logan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Logan misses with a few strikes there.
Logan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tebow fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Tebow does no damage.
Logan throws a head kick that misses
and Tebow counters with a series of strikes. Logan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tebow throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Logan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tebow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tebow moves into the clinch.
Logan taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tebow tries to circle away but Logan has him pinned against the cage.
Tebow tries to break free but Logan pushes him back against the cage.
Tebow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Logan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tebow fails to pull guard.
Logan tries for a takedown but Tebow manages to get underhooks.
Logan is trying to break the clinch but Tebow is controlling him.
Tebow wants a takedown but no success here.
Tebow is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tebow manages to break the clinch.
Tebow closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tebow tries to throw a body punch but Logan avoids it by throwing Tebow back against the cage.
Tebow gets underhooks to prevent Logan's takedown attempt.
Tim Tebow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Logan.
Tebow is pressed up against the cage. Logan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tebow down to the mat. Tebow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tebow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tebow breaks the clinch.
Frankie Logan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tebow scores with a jab to the body.
Tebow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Logan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tebow thuds a left hand into Logan's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tebow misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Logan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tebow, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Tebow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frankie Logan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tebow slips a jab and a cross from Logan.
Logan tries to clinch there but Tebow circles away.
Tebow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Logan misses with the combination.
Tebow punishes Logan's body with a nice straight punch.
Logan is looking to clinch.
Tebow throws a head kick that half lands.
Tebow throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Logan.
Tebow scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tebow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tebow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Logan can do to turn this around?
Tebow throws a sloppy head kick and Logan moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tebow throws a series of strikes that have Logan backpedaling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tebow scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tebow tries to clinch up.
Logan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tebow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tebow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Logan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick from Tebow lands but Logan takes it in his stride.
Logan swats away the attempt to clinch by Tebow.
Tebow tries to clinch but Logan is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan misses with a few strikes there.
A nice combination there by Tebow.
Logan throws a sloppy head kick
and Tebow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tebow misses with a double jab.
Logan wants to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Logan gets tackled into the cage by Tebow. Tebow maintains the clinch.
Tebow is trying to drag Logan to the mat but Logan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Logan successfully pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tebow wants to pass the guard but Logan is keeping the position.
Logan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tebow wants to control from the top but Logan keeps moving.
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.
Tebow slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Logan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Logan trying to control from half guard but Tebow is working away.
Tebow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tebow moves into full guard.
Logan trying to control but Tebow is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Tebow dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frankie Logan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tebow lands a jab-cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Tebow.
Logan dodges the punch combination from Tebow.
Logan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tebow circles away quickly and effectively.
Tebow is looking to clinch.
Tebow misses with the combination.
Tebow moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tebow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Logan walks away with a smile on his face. Tebow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tebow looks for the body kick but Logan saw that one coming.
Tim Tebow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Logan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Logan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tebow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Logan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A head kick misses from Logan.
Logan misses with a double jab
and Tebow counters with a two punch combo.
Tebow lands a head kick!
Logan looks to throw the jab but Tebow is out of range.
Logan is looking to clinch but Tebow is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan throws a sloppy head kick
and Tebow counters with a head kick.
Logan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tebow.
Tebow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tebow tries to bum rush Logan with a series of wild strikes but Logan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tebow feints a jab promting Logan to slip. Tebow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Logan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Logan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Logan blocks a head kick by Tebow.
Logan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tebow throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan blocks a head kick by Tebow.
Tebow throws the kick towards the body but Logan avoids it.
Logan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Logan pulls guard effortlessly.
Tebow trying to control but Logan is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tebow being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tim Tebow wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A low kick from Logan misses
and Tebow counters with a three punch combo that has Logan backing up. Logan nods at Tebow to acknowledge the strikes.
Tebow lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A head kick misses from Tebow.
Logan tries to clinch but Tebow moves out of range.
No joy there for Logan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tebow darts in and clinches Logan up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan jumps guard.
Tebow trying to control but Logan is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Tebow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tebow 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Tebow!
Tim Tebow looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I would like to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. GB2'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zaine Lovell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jethro Gibbs (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 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
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Zaine Lovell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jethro Gibbs!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovell pushes Gibbs up against the cage in a clinch.
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.
Lovell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gibbs.
Gibbs is looking to break free of the clinch but Lovell has double underhooks.
Lovell breaks from the clinch.
Gibbs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Zaine Lovell has been cut.
Gibbs closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lovell quickly recovers to half guard.
Nice strikes from Gibbs there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lovell gets back to full guard.
Gibbs trying to control but Lovell is working from the bottom.
Lovell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibbs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovell pulls Gibbs in close to his closed guard and prevents Gibbs from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gibbs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lovell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gibbs has managed to get both his arms back between Lovell's legs - danger averted.
Gibbs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lovell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gibbs passes into half guard.
Gibbs prevents Lovell from improving his position.
Gibbs is trying to work for a kimura but Lovell is defending well.
Lovell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gibbs on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovell keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gibbs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lovell keeps working.
Gibbs passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lovell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gibbs lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs has control of Lovell's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lovell regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovell tries to hold on but Gibbs postures up.
Gibbs scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lovell?
Gibbs scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lovell?
Gibbs with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gibbs is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lovell can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lovell is rocked!
Lovell wants to control but Gibbs is having none of it.
Gibbs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovell flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Gibbs scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gibbs lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oh Lovell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gibbs lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gibbs working for a submission but Lovell is keeping him at bay.
Lovell is working to get back to half guard.
Lovell seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lovell tries to lock up and control but Gibbs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Gibbs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zaine Lovell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gibbs shoots in looking for a takedown but Lovell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gibbs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gibbs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lovell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gibbs looks for the body kick but Lovell saw that one coming.
Lovell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gibbs's guard.
Lovell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lovell has gone for a leg lock! Gibbs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lovell's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lovell holds on and takes a little breather.
Gibbs wanted to stand there but Lovell had control of the position.
Gibbs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs throwing strikes but missing.
Jethro Gibbs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lovell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gibbs defends it easily.
Lovell 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.
Gibbs trying to control but Lovell is working from the bottom.
Gibbs landing some decent shots from guard.
Gibbs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs tries to stand but Lovell is controlling from the bottom.
Gibbs landing with the ground and pound.
Gibbs stands up over Lovell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lovell has momentary wrist control but Gibbs slips an elbow through the middle.
Lovell is trying to control the position but Gibbs postures up.
Gibbs working some strikes from top position.
Lovell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gibbs is aware though and is defending well.
Lovell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gibbs passes into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibbs avoids the strikes from the bottom by Lovell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs is looking to take a break and control but Lovell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gibbs working away.
Gibbs landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Lovell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gibbs has an Americana. Lovell didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gibbs is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gibbs hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jethro Gibbs! Jethro Gibbs retains his light heavyweight title!
Jethro Gibbs 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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