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GGGNP 7: PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wyatt Earp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Wyatt Earp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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, Samson David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wyatt Earp!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Earp closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. David did well to prevent Earp getting side control.
Earp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. David defending well though.
Earp scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
David knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Earp on the ground.
Earp has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can David defend it? Earp steps over the head and cranks it - David is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Earp!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wyatt Earp!
Wyatt Earp really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Saving Grace Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kasey Ballard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boo Estep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ballard comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the Tiger. Boo Estep acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kasey Ballard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Boo Estep!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballard clinches.
Ballard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ballard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ballard tries to get out of the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Estep throws a big elbow that misses.
Estep postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Estep throwing strikes from guard but Ballard blocks nicely.
Estep throws a big elbow that misses.
Estep drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Estep jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Estep with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estep preventing the sweep.
Estep wants to control from the top but Ballard keeps moving.
Ballard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ballard working a defensive guard but Estep manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ballard takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballard is trying to improve his position.
Estep is putting a hurting on Ballard here, landing some big shots from side control.
Estep in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ballard is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boo Estep!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Boo Estep waved his t-shirt featuring Saving Grace Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dillion Brody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Holiday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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250 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dillion Brody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Doc Holiday!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holiday tries a head kick but it misses.
Brody takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brody falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holiday counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brody fails to land with a series of punches.
Holiday throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holiday connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Holiday moves into range and clinches up with Brody.
Holiday pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holiday throws a powerful right kick. Brody tried to block low but the kick was high! Brody was taken right off of his feet! Holiday jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Doc Holiday!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Doc Holiday 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 Andrew Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Smith 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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216 lbs
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245 lbs
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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
3 - 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, David Smith!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barker as he avoids it easily.
Barker feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Barker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barker throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Barker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barker won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Barker from controlling successfully.
Barker stands up from Smith's guard - Barker perhaps looking for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith wants to clinch.
Barker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barker looks up at the clock and then as Smith takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Barker smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Barker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barker is breathing heavily.
Barker stands up and beckons Smith to his feet.
Smith throws a leg kick but Barker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Barker misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Andrew Barker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Smith.
Barker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Barker stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Barker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith tries for a takedown but Barker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barker passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barker is controlling the pace.
Smith tries to roll over but Barker keeps him under control.
Barker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barker is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barker wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barker stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Smith to get to his feet.
Barker shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
It looks like Andrew Barker has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith digs a good body shot into Barker's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Barker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Barker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Barker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barker avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barker pinned against the cage. Barker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barker drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Barker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Barker takes a shot to the head.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barker has him pressed against the cage.
Barker breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barker is defended easily by Smith.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Barker's belly button to the back.
Barker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barker wants it to stay on the feet.
Andrew Barker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Smith.
Barker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith looks for a takedown but Barker sprawls well.
Barker gets a clinch.
Smith jumps into guard, dragging Barker to the mat.
Barker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barker landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Barker from controlling successfully.
Andrew Barker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith prevents Barker from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barker has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Smith escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Smith!
Smith blocks the strikes from Barker.
You can see the frustration on Barker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
Smith has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Barker is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Smith yanks on the arm and Barker is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Smith.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Smith!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Hagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brayden Lovell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lovell has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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217 lbs
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210 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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
3 - 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 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brayden Lovell!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovell throws a big shot that misses.
Lovell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lovell slaps away a takedown attempt from Hagan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hagan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hagan misses with the combination.
Hagan shoots in looking for a takedown but Lovell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hagan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lovell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hagan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lovell swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Hagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hagan closes the distance and clinches up with Lovell, looking for a takedown. Hagan pushes Lovell against the cage but Lovell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hagan moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hagan fails to land.
Hagan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lovell's efforts to push away.
Lovell tries to land knees in the clinch but Hagan avoids the damage to the body.
Hagan manages to break the clinch.
Lovell misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovell misses with a straight right.
Hagan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lovell looks gassed!
Hagan is trying to control the action in half guard but Lovell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lovell is defending against the submission attempts here by Hagan.
Lovell is looking to escape.
Hagan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hagan stands up from half guard.
Hagan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovell misses with a leg kick.
Hagan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lovell circles away quickly and effectively.
Hagan doesn't manage to clinch there - Lovell circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hagan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hagan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hagan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lovell down.
Hagan wants to control but Lovell is keeping him busy.
Lovell is trying to control Hagan's posture but Hagan avoids it.
Hagan has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagan 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.
Lovell wants to control but Hagan is having none of it.
Hagan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lovell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lovell tries to improve his position but instead Hagan has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hagan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hagan sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Lovell taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Henry Hagan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Henry Hagan waved his t-shirt featuring Saving Grace Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Del Estep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Sizemore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Del Estep has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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200 lbs
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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 - 2 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Markus Sizemore!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estep throws a sloppy head kick and Sizemore moves out of range easily.
Del Estep seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Estep is looking to clinch.
Sizemore misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Estep.
Sizemore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Estep misses with a takedown attempt - Sizemore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sizemore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Estep looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Estep tries for a takedown but Sizemore sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sizemore 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.
Estep tries to clinch up but Sizemore circles away and keeps his distance.
Estep tries to clinch there but Sizemore circles away.
Estep misses with a head kick.
Estep gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sizemore counters with a nice double leg into side control. Estep won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Del Estep. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sizemore taking a breather here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Let's hope that Sizemore has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estep can't do much from the bottom here.
Sizemore lands a nice forearm strike.
Estep struggling a bit here.
Estep regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sizemore lands a nice short elbow.
Sizemore is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sizemore tries to pass to full mount but Estep defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estep pushes Sizemore off looking to stand but Sizemore dives back in and keeps control.
Estep is trying to control but can't.
Sizemore has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Estep works to full guard.
Sizemore controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Estep is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sizemore not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Markus Sizemore.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Estep moves in looking to clinch but Sizemore pushes him off.
Estep tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sizemore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Estep misses with a takedown
and Sizemore counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Estep!
Estep is breathing heavily.
Estep is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sizemore content just to control the position here.
Sizemore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Estep. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore avoids the attempt from Estep to control.
Sizemore controlling his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Markus Sizemore.
Estep with a poor takedown
and Sizemore counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sizemore cracks Estep with a solid left hand.
Estep is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Sizemore dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Estep tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sizemore counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Estep!
Sizemore has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Estep's face.
Sizemore controlling from mount.
Sizemore is landing with some decent strikes but Estep is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sizemore tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sizemore trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Estep sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Estep looking for submissions off his back.
Estep won't allow Sizemore to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizemore wants to stand up but Estep manages to regain full guard.
Estep controls Sizemore momentarily but Sizemore frees himself.
Sizemore working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Estep's head.
Estep looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sizemore wants to control from the top but Estep keeps moving.
Estep escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sizemore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sizemore trying to control the position from guard on top but Estep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estep looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sizemore passes into side control.
Sizemore is looking to take a break and control but Estep is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Estep is trying to control Sizemore's posture but Sizemore avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Estep's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estep tries to control but Sizemore manages to take his back.
I would not like to be Estep right now.
Estep covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Estep trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sizemore is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Estep knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Estep for a finish.
Estep looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sizemore is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Estep showing good submission defense here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estep defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Markus Sizemore has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sizemore biding his time, controlling Estep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Estep trying to control the hands but Sizemore breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Sizemore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sizemore avoids the head kick by Estep.
Sizemore shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Estep manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Estep is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sizemore postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sizemore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Estep is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sizemore is aware though and is defending well.
Sizemore postures up and lands a big shot to Estep's brow.
Estep has his foot on Sizemore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sizemore works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Estep is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sizemore has Estep pulled in close to control his posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sizemore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Estep defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estep is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sizemore is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sizemore has escaped and now he's on top!
Estep wants to sweep but no luck.
Sizemore drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Estep dives on top into guard.
Estep connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Estep can't handle though.
Estep postures up.
Sizemore controlling the position.
Sizemore 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.
Sizemore trying to keep a closed guard but Estep is proving a slippery customer.
Estep advances to half guard.
Sizemore is positioning himself well to prevent Estep advancing to mount.
Estep trying to pass the guard but Sizemore defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estep blocks the strikes from Sizemore.
Sizemore wants to get back to full guard but Estep has passed into side control.
A control attempt from Sizemore but he's now mounted!
Estep avoids the attempt from Sizemore to control.
Estep sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Del Estep has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore avoids a series of strikes thrown by Estep.
Sizemore is trying desperately to improve position.
Estep avoids the attempt from Sizemore to control.
Sizemore is looking to improve his position but Estep isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Markus Sizemore.
I've got Sizemore winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Sizemore!
Markus Sizemore made sure to mention his sponsor, Nature's Edge Nutrition in 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 Austin McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCoy has chosen Voices as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Austin McCoy was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
6 - 2 - 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Patrick Prototype!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Austin McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prototype tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McCoy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCoy tries to sprawl but Prototype drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Prototype there.
Prototype thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCoy's head.
Prototype controlling the action here.
Prototype throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Prototype seems content to control.
Prototype trying to control from half guard but McCoy is working away.
Prototype decides to return to a standing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Prototype's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCoy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Prototype is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McCoy decides to stand back up.
Some wild striking there from Prototype.
Prototype tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prototype changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McCoy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Prototype taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prototype is looking to take a break and control but McCoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCoy manages to get back to half guard.
McCoy is looking to escape.
Prototype is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Prototype is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McCoy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Prototype 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.
McCoy is defending against the submission attempts here by Prototype.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy tries to get to full guard but Prototype has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCoy is refusing to be controlled, as Prototype sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Prototype dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McCoy clinches up against the cage.
Prototype lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Prototype throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McCoy to regain full guard.
Prototype trying to control but McCoy is working from the bottom.
Prototype wants to stand but McCoy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McCoy looking for a triangle here. Prototype is fighting it but it looks tight! McCoy pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Prototype is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Austin McCoy!
An out of breath and clearly excited Austin McCoy thanked Nature's Edge Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Harkleroad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harkleroad comes to the cage accompanied by I am a real American. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 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 - 0 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Mr Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harkleroad scores with a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Harkleroad looking to pass the guard.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Harkleroad is proving a slippery customer.
Harkleroad wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Harkleroad stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Harkleroad shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anderson pinned against the cage. Anderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson shoots and misses
and Harkleroad counters with a takedown into side control.
Harkleroad taking a breather here.
Harkleroad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Harkleroad is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Harkleroad is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harkleroad really is a fat lump.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson dodges the ground and pound from Harkleroad.
Harkleroad remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Harkleroad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Anderson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Anderson is trying to control. Harkleroad wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harkleroad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Harkleroad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Harkleroad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Harkleroad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Harkleroad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harkleroad somewhat.
Harkleroad shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Anderson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Harkleroad is breathing heavily.
Anderson struggling a bit here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson sneaks back into half guard.
Harkleroad prevents Anderson from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Harkleroad dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harkleroad decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anderson's guard.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Harkleroad from controlling successfully.
Harkleroad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harkleroad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harkleroad throws a big right hand that misses.
Harkleroad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Harkleroad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.
Anderson controls Harkleroad momentarily but Harkleroad frees himself.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Harkleroad escapes and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Chad Harkleroad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Harkleroad trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.
Harkleroad working away.
Harkleroad working the head with strikes.
Harkleroad stands up and beckons Anderson to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Harkleroad. No joy for Anderson on that attempt.
Chad Harkleroad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Well, if Harkleroad 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.
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!
Anderson won't allow Harkleroad to pass to mount.
Harkleroad with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chad Harkleroad.
Harkleroad 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.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Harkleroad stalls from top position.
Harkleroad prevents Anderson from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harkleroad landing a few strikes.
Anderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Harkleroad happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Harkleroad content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chad Harkleroad.
Harkleroad shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Anderson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harkleroad trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Harkleroad dominated that second round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson shoots and misses
and Harkleroad counters with a takedown into side control.
Harkleroad stands up.
Harkleroad dives in and scores a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Harkleroad trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkleroad is stalling in the full guard.
Harkleroad lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Harkleroad loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harkleroad sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Anderson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad is working to get back to half guard.
Harkleroad is working hard here to advance position.
Harkleroad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harkleroad is looking to escape.
Anderson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad is looking to improve his position but Anderson isn't that keen on the idea.
Harkleroad regains half guard.
Harkleroad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anderson stands up and beckons Harkleroad to join him on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Anderson.
Anderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harkleroad takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Harkleroad has one of Anderson's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Anderson working the ground and pound.
Mr Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chad Harkleroad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson working the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chad Harkleroad.
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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Harkleroad!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Chad Harkleroad 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 Jethro Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thracian Spartacus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. The key to victory for Jethro Gibbs has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jethro Gibbs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thracian Spartacus!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbs closes the distance and clinches up with Spartacus, looking for a takedown. Gibbs pushes Spartacus against the cage but Spartacus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spartacus looks gassed!
Spartacus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Spartacus lands in his opponent's guard.
Spartacus is sitting in close to Gibbs's body. Gibbs has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Spartacus is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Spartacus is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gibbs.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jethro Gibbs!
Jethro Gibbs retains his light heavyweight title!
Jethro Gibbs made sure to mention his sponsor, Saving Grace Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Five Sixteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
6 - 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathaniel Price!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Five Sixteen wants to control but Price postures up.
Five Sixteen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Five Sixteen wants to get back to his feet.
Price sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Five Sixteen defending well though.
Five Sixteen wants to improve his position but Price is controlling well.
Price trying to pass the guard but Five Sixteen defending well.
Five Sixteen trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Five Sixteen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price wants to stand but Five Sixteen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Price pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Five Sixteen is keeping the position for now.
Five Sixteen wants to sweep but no luck.
Five Sixteen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Five Sixteen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen 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 wants to pass the guard but Five Sixteen is keeping the position.
Five Sixteen keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
Five Sixteen is trying to control the position but Price postures up.
Five Sixteen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Price's guard.
Price being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Price looks gassed!
Price can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Five Sixteen controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Matthew Five Sixteen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Price throws a half hearted mid kick.
Five Sixteen slaps away a takedown attempt from Price, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price fails with the takedown
and Five Sixteen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Five Sixteen passes to full mount!
Price is looking to improve his position but Five Sixteen isn't that keen on the idea.
Price has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Five Sixteen trying 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!
Five Sixteen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Five Sixteen dominated that 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.
Price with a poor takedown
and Five Sixteen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Five Sixteen.
Price wants to get back to his feet but Five Sixteen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Price working for a triangle but Five Sixteen defends it easily.
Price keeping moving, preventing Five Sixteen from controlling successfully.
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.
Five Sixteen is pressing down on Price's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Price is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Five Sixteen is trying to keep Price in close.
Five Sixteen pulls Price in close to prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Five Sixteen wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Matthew Five Sixteen just wasn't active enough.
Price rushes Five Sixteen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Price manages to pull guard.
Price working a defensive guard here.
Five Sixteen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Five Sixteen stands up and waves to Price to follow him.
Price tries to close the distance and clinch up but Five Sixteen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price closes this distance looking for a takedown but Five Sixteen circles away.
Price misses with a takedown
and Five Sixteen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Price's guard.
Matthew Five Sixteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathaniel Price.
Five Sixteen passes Price's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Five Sixteen stalling away here and it's allowed Price to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Five Sixteen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen stands up from Price's guard - Five Sixteen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Five Sixteen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Price circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Five Sixteen. No joy for Price on that attempt.
Five Sixteen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Price to the mat! Price manages to get full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Five Sixteen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Price's guard.
Five Sixteen seems to be working for a kimura but Price defends the submission attempt.
Five Sixteen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Price is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matthew Five Sixteen!
Matthew Five Sixteen retains his heavyweight title!
Matthew Five Sixteen looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thank you Jesus.'.
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