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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doc Holiday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rylan Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Doc Holiday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rylan Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holiday wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holiday moves away.
Holiday throws an overhand right that has Hunter reeling! Holiday follows up with more punches and Hunter is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Doc Holiday!
Doc Holiday managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Saving Grace Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Estep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lloyd Christmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Estep kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Courageous. Lloyd Christmas acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Estep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lloyd Christmas!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estep dives in and scores a takedown into Christmas's guard.
Christmas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Christmas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Estep has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Estep pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christmas is keeping the position for now.
Estep trying to control but Christmas is working from the bottom.
Christmas managing to control the position.
Brian Estep has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Christmas tries to sprawl but Estep drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christmas is trying to stand up here but Estep is controlling him well.
Christmas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Estep pulls his head out easily.
Estep wants to control but Christmas is keeping him busy.
Estep with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Estep is pressing down on Christmas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Christmas is holding on for now.
Estep is looking to stall here but Christmas recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christmas keeping moving, preventing Estep from controlling successfully.
Estep passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Christmas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Estep pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christmas is keeping the position for now.
Estep content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estep throws a big elbow that misses.
Christmas keeping moving, preventing Estep from controlling successfully.
Christmas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christmas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Christmas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estep wants to control from the top but Christmas keeps moving.
Christmas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Brian Estep just wasn't active enough.
Estep shoots in and bounces Christmas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Estep dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Christmas tries to clinch but Estep moves out of range.
Christmas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Christmas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Christmas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Christmas trying to control from half guard but Estep is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estep is looking to escape.
Christmas prevents Estep from improving his position.
Christmas blocks the strikes from Estep.
Estep misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Estep trying to hold on to Christmas's head to control him but Christmas postures up.
Christmas decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Brian Estep is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Estep drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estep has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Christmas is proving hard to escape from.
Christmas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Estep doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Estep manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christmas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Estep wants to pass the guard but Christmas is keeping the position.
Christmas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Estep defends well.
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.
Estep trying to control but Christmas is working from the bottom.
Estep is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Christmas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Estep is looking to stand up but Christmas won't let him.
Christmas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brian Estep.
Estep fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Christmas sprawls well initially but Estep persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estep is thwarting Christmas's attempts to control the position.
Estep seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Christmas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Christmas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Estep pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christmas is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lloyd Christmas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Christmas scores with a takedown into Estep's guard.
Christmas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Christmas stands and steps away. Estep gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Christmas shoots and misses
and Estep counters with a left and a right that stings Christmas.
Estep throws a nice looking combination but Christmas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Christmas tries to sprawl but Estep drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Estep is looking to advance position but Christmas won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christmas pushes Estep off looking to stand but Estep dives back in and keeps control.
Brian Estep overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estep tries to pass the half guard into mount. Christmas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Christmas wants to control but Estep is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Estep is trying to control the action in half guard but Christmas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Christmas tries to roll over but Estep keeps him under control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brian Estep wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Estep throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Christmas was covering up waiting for the punch and Estep finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christmas has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Estep should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Christmas has tightened it up now! Estep should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lloyd Christmas!
Lloyd Christmas 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 Del Estep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Prototype (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prototype has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Del Estep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Patrick Prototype!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estep tries to clinch but Prototype moves out of range.
Prototype looks gassed!
Estep fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Prototype stuffs the takedown attempt from Estep. Estep gets slowly back to his feet.
Estep misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Estep throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Estep tries to clinch but Prototype is having none of it.
Estep misses with a double jab.
No luck for Estep with that takedown attempt.
Prototype swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Estep tries for a takedown but Prototype sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Del Estep. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Estep tries to clinch but Prototype moves out of range.
Prototype shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Estep looks to land a combination. Prototype sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Estep shoots in and gets a takedown into Prototype's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Estep is in close to Prototype's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Estep trying to control but Prototype is working from the bottom.
Estep is looking to work some ground and pound but Prototype has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estep trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Estep keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Prototype's head.
Estep looking to pass the guard.
Prototype 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Estep's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estep in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Prototype keeping moving, preventing Estep from controlling successfully.
Prototype is trying to keep Estep in close.
Prototype escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Estep gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Prototype trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Estep might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estep loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Estep postures up in Prototype's guard and throws a big left but Prototype blocks it.
Estep working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Estep trying to control but Prototype is working from the bottom.
Estep working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Estep cracks Prototype with a solid left hand.
Estep wants to control from the top but Prototype keeps moving.
Prototype not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Estep pushing down on Prototype's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estep throwing shots but Prototype is blocking nicely.
Estep not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Prototype is trying to get back to full guard.
Estep is looking for a kimura here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prototype has hold of Estep's hands but Estep slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prototype is looking for a sweep. Estep is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Del Estep 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.
Prototype leaves Estep with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Prototype. No joy for Estep on that attempt.
Estep closes the distance and clinches.
Estep breaks from the clinch.
Estep fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Del Estep. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Estep looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Estep looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Estep changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Prototype tries to avoid it but Estep manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Prototype to the ground. Prototype escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Prototype circles away from the clinch attempt.
Estep looks for a takedown but Prototype sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prototype uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Estep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Estep fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Prototype, pushing him back against the cage.
Estep jumps into guard, dragging Prototype to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Estep working for a triangle but Prototype defends it easily.
Prototype slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Estep throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Prototype forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prototype trying to control from half guard but Estep is working away.
Estep won't allow Prototype to pass to mount.
Estep misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Prototype trying to control from half guard but Estep is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Patrick Prototype was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Estep tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Estep wants to clinch.
Estep tries to clinch but Prototype moves out of range.
Estep has managed to clinch.
Estep works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Estep's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Prototype blocks a head kick by Estep.
Prototype keeps the fight on the outside.
Prototype slaps away a takedown attempt from Estep, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Estep doesn't manage to clinch there - Prototype circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prototype tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Estep paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Estep fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prototype avoids it really well and circles away.
Estep shoots in looking for a takedown but Prototype manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Estep's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Prototype looking to score a takedown here. Estep is defending well but Prototype drives through and ends up in Estep's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Estep is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Prototype showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Estep controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Del Estep dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Estep tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Estep throws a sloppy head kick and Prototype moves out of range easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Estep finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Del Estep is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Estep tries to clinch up but Prototype circles away and keeps his distance.
Estep thumps Prototype with a low kick.
Estep plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Estep lands a big head kick that sends Prototype tumbling to the mat! Estep takes a step backwards and waves Prototype back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Prototype is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Estep with that takedown attempt.
Prototype is still on wobbly legs! Can Estep finish him?
Estep clinches up with Prototype and pushes him back against the cage.
Estep pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Del Estep is winning the standup battle so far.
Prototype stuffs the takedown attempt from Estep. Estep gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Estep closes the distance and clinches.
Prototype tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Estep just stands there and leans against the cage.
Prototype tries to pull guard but Estep forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estep successfully pulls guard.
Estep can't keep his opponent in guard - Prototype advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Estep is staying active underneath Prototype, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Estep makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Estep.
Del Estep overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Estep looking to control but Prototype passes into half guard.
Estep is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Prototype pulls his head out easily.
Prototype stops Estep from getting back to his feet.
Estep blocking the ground and pound attempt from Prototype.
It looks like Prototype is going to stand back up.
Estep tries to roll over but Prototype keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estep is not content to let Prototype control the position.
Estep trying to hold on to Prototype's head to control him but Prototype postures up.
Prototype decides to return to a standing position.
Prototype seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Estep tries to close the distance and clinch but Prototype swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Prototype takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Prototype tries to clinch but Estep moves out of range.
Prototype is looking to clinch but Estep is avoiding it.
Estep scores with a nice body kick.
Prototype stuffs the takedown attempt from Estep. Estep gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Del Estep. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prototype decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estep wants to get back to full guard but Prototype has mounted him!
Prototype sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Estep is working to get back to half guard.
Prototype controlling from mount.
Estep is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Prototype in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Prototype there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Prototype working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Estep is trying desperately to improve position.
Estep tries to hold on but Prototype pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prototype working for a submission but Estep is keeping him at bay.
Patrick Prototype has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Del Estep is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Estep wants to hold on but Prototype pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Del Estep showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Estep has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Del Estep!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Harkleroad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thracian Spartacus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harkleroad comes to the cage accompanied by I am a real American. Chad Harkleroad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 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
6 - 2 - 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thracian Spartacus!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartacus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harkleroad defends it nicely.
Spartacus tries to sprawl but Harkleroad drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Harkleroad passes to side control.
Harkleroad could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Spartacus tries to improve position but can't.
Harkleroad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spartacus keeps working.
Spartacus wants to control but Harkleroad postures up.
Harkleroad takes a little break here. Spartacus wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Harkleroad wants to control but Spartacus is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Spartacus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkleroad in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Harkleroad stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Spartacus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harkleroad counters with a shoot takedown. Spartacus fights it but they end up in guard.
Harkleroad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Harkleroad lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Spartacus down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harkleroad just content to control the position.
Harkleroad trying to control the position but Spartacus is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Spartacus avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Harkleroad.
Harkleroad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spartacus keeps working.
Spartacus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harkleroad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
An elbow from Harkleroad crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad decides to stand back up. Harkleroad steps back and let's Spartacus get back to his feet.
Spartacus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harkleroad pinned against the cage. Harkleroad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chad Harkleroad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thracian Spartacus.
Spartacus misses with a takedown attempt
so Harkleroad counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Harkleroad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harkleroad wants to control from the top but Spartacus keeps moving.
Harkleroad is stalling in the full guard.
Harkleroad pushing down on Spartacus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spartacus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Spartacus wants to control but Harkleroad passes into side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harkleroad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spartacus keeps working.
Harkleroad staying calm.
Harkleroad is trying to get an arm triangle but Spartacus is defending well.
Harkleroad has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spartacus shoots in for a takedown but Harkleroad shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Harkleroad 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.
Harkleroad closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Spartacus did well to prevent Harkleroad getting side control.
Harkleroad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harkleroad wants to control but Spartacus is keeping him busy.
Harkleroad is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Harkleroad has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Spartacus works to full guard.
Harkleroad thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Spartacus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harkleroad passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkleroad trying to control the position but Spartacus is working away.
Spartacus is being controlled here.
Harkleroad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spartacus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Harkleroad looks up at the clock and then as Spartacus takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Harkleroad smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad decides to stand back up.
Spartacus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harkleroad pinned against the cage. Harkleroad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spartacus with a poor takedown
and Harkleroad counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Spartacus is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harkleroad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spartacus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harkleroad is working for a kimura but Spartacus is defending it quite comfortably.
Harkleroad tries to pass the half guard into mount. Spartacus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Harkleroad wants to take a breather but Spartacus is having none of it.
Harkleroad is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Spartacus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chad Harkleroad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Spartacus tries to get to full guard but Harkleroad has control of the leg.
Spartacus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harkleroad pulls his head out easily.
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.
We're going to have a standup here because Chad Harkleroad wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Spartacus gets caught napping as Harkleroad dives in and scores a takedown. Spartacus manages to retain guard.
Harkleroad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spartacus keeping full guard, as Harkleroad tries to pass.
Harkleroad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spartacus can do to turn this around?
Spartacus is pulling down on Harkleroad's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus can't keep his opponent in guard - Harkleroad advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Harkleroad is trying to control. Spartacus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spartacus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harkleroad scores with a couple of nice shots.
Harkleroad moves into full mount! Spartacus won't be happy about that!
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Harkleroad connects with a massive shot to the dome!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spartacus is in a horrible position here. Harkleroad smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Harkleroad content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Harkleroad dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Spartacus fails with a takedown attempt.
Harkleroad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spartacus but Spartacus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harkleroad shoots in for a takedown but Spartacus shows good takedown defense.
Spartacus fails with the takedown
so Harkleroad counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Harkleroad has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Spartacus is proving hard to escape from.
Harkleroad wants to control from the top but Spartacus keeps moving.
Spartacus throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkleroad trying to control the position from guard on top but Spartacus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spartacus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Harkleroad has passed into side control.
Harkleroad is looking to take a break and control but Spartacus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spartacus tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Spartacus is squirming around, avoiding Harkleroad's attempts to control the action.
Harkleroad controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus tries to hold on but Harkleroad pushes him away.
Harkleroad trying to control but Spartacus is having none of it.
Spartacus tries to control Harkleroad's body but Harkleroad pushes him off. Spartacus squirms to his side and now Harkleroad has his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus staying busy and making it hard for Harkleroad to control.
Spartacus rolls, trying to escape but Harkleroad keeps control of the position.
Harkleroad looking for the choke but no joy.
Harkleroad seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Spartacus's chin but Spartacus turns very nicely into Harkleroad's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Spartacus.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spartacus throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harkleroad's head.
Spartacus stands up over Harkleroad, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thracian Spartacus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harkleroad looking for a triangle here. Spartacus is fighting it but it looks tight! Harkleroad pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Spartacus is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chad Harkleroad!
Chad Harkleroad took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Nature's Edge Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Conner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Conner has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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210 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Conner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathaniel Price!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Price drives through with a takedown into Conner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Price engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Price's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Price might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nathaniel Price has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Price shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Price seems content to control.
Conner is looking to improve his position.
Price looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Conner is breathing heavily.
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.
Conner throws a sloppy head kick and Price moves out of range easily.
Conner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Price sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Conner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Price throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Jon Conner has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price has closed the distance and engaged Conner in a clinch.
Price jumps guard and drags Conner to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Price is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Conner frees his head nicely. Oh but Price has switched to an armbar! Conner is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Nathaniel Price!
Nathaniel Price 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 Zaine Lovell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boo Estep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Zaine Lovell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Boo Estep!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estep fails with the takedown
and Lovell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lovell.
Lovell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Estep is working for takedown but Lovell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Estep is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lovell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zaine Lovell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boo Estep.
Estep has Lovell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lovell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lovell wants to get back to striking at distance but Estep won't allow it.
Estep tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lovell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Estep ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Estep no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Estep throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lovell escapes and throws Estep's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Estep wants to control but Lovell postures up.
Check out the look on Lovell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lovell is chipping away with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lovell lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lovell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Estep, who protects the arm well.
Estep tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lovell lands a nice forearm strike.
Estep tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lovell is trying to get an arm triangle but Estep is defending well.
Lovell throws a strike aimed at the side of Estep's head but Estep avoids it well.
Estep wants to control but Lovell postures up.
Lovell working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lovell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Estep on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estep struggling a bit here.
Estep is looking for a sweep.
Estep takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Estep looks gassed!
Estep wants to control but Lovell postures up.
Lovell decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Estep fails to land the takedown.
Lovell tries a head kick but it misses.
Estep with a poor takedown
and Lovell counters with a nice uppercut.
Lovell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Lovell does no damage.
Boo Estep seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lovell throws a big shot that misses.
Lovell lands a big head kick that sends Estep tumbling to the mat! Lovell takes a step backwards and waves Estep back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Estep is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estep tries for a takedown but Lovell circles away easily
and Lovell counters with a nice body shot.
Estep is still on wobbly legs! Can Lovell finish him?
Estep dodges the punch combination from Lovell.
Lovell connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Estep to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Lovell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zaine Lovell!
Zaine Lovell gave a mention to Saving Grace Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Five Sixteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCoy comes to the cage accompanied by Voices. Matthew Five Sixteen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Austin McCoy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matthew Five Sixteen!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Five Sixteen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCoy gets caught flat footed, as Five Sixteen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Five Sixteen looking to sit in guard and control but McCoy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Five Sixteen pulls McCoy in close to prevent any damage.
Five Sixteen controls McCoy momentarily but McCoy frees himself.
McCoy looking to sit in guard and control but Five Sixteen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Five Sixteen trying to control but McCoy is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Five Sixteen forces his way into half guard.
Five Sixteen wants to take a breather but McCoy is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Five Sixteen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Matthew Five Sixteen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Five Sixteen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCoy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Five Sixteen working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Five Sixteen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Five Sixteen wants to control but McCoy is keeping him busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Five Sixteen controls the position from side control.
Check out the look on Five Sixteen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Five Sixteen is looking to take a break and control but McCoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Five Sixteen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McCoy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Five Sixteen wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCoy keeps working.
Five Sixteen tries to move into full mount but can't pass McCoy's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Five Sixteen is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy wants to pass to mount but Five Sixteen is defending the position.
McCoy trying to control from half guard but Five Sixteen is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCoy prevents Five Sixteen from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Five Sixteen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Five Sixteen closes the distance and clinches.
McCoy drags the fight down to the ground.
Five Sixteen scoring with some ground and pound.
Five Sixteen stands up from McCoy's guard - Five Sixteen perhaps looking for a knockout.
McCoy tries to clinch up but Five Sixteen circles away and keeps his distance.
Five Sixteen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCoy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McCoy struggling a bit here.
Five Sixteen controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Five Sixteen is trying to get an arm triangle but McCoy is defending well.
McCoy tries to bench press Five Sixteen off him but Five Sixteen keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen controlling the position from side mount.
Five Sixteen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McCoy is not content to let Five Sixteen control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Five Sixteen is looking to take a break and control but McCoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Five Sixteen stands up and beckons McCoy to his feet.
McCoy with a poor takedown
and Five Sixteen counters with a single leg into guard. McCoy didn't expect that.
Five Sixteen wants to pass the guard but McCoy is keeping the position.
Five Sixteen postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Five Sixteen gets to his feet. McCoy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Austin McCoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCoy pushes Five Sixteen up against the cage in a clinch.
McCoy pulls Five Sixteen into guard.
Five Sixteen preventing the sweep.
Five Sixteen trying to control but McCoy is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Five Sixteen stands and steps away. McCoy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Five Sixteen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
McCoy tries for a takedown but Five Sixteen circles away easily
and Five Sixteen counters with a shoot takedown. McCoy fights it but they end up in guard.
McCoy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Five Sixteen uses it to pass to side control.
Five Sixteen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Five Sixteen 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.
Five Sixteen stands up.
Austin McCoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCoy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McCoy throws a chopping leg kick but Five Sixteen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown but Five Sixteen shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin McCoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Five Sixteen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McCoy on his heels. He'll look to pass McCoy's guard now, I'm sure.
Five Sixteen postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Five Sixteen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Five Sixteen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Five Sixteen drops back, looking for a kneebar! McCoy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McCoy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McCoy!
Five Sixteen struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Five Sixteen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McCoy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Five Sixteen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Five Sixteen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Five Sixteen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McCoy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Five Sixteen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen tries to free his leg and advance position but McCoy is retaining full guard.
Five Sixteen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Five Sixteen stuffs the takedown.
Five Sixteen shoots in and gets a takedown into McCoy's guard.
Five Sixteen trying to control the position from guard on top but McCoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCoy throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy keeping moving, preventing Five Sixteen from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McCoy has a closed guard, preventing Five Sixteen from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Matthew Five Sixteen.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Five Sixteen wants to clinch up but McCoy keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Five Sixteen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Five Sixteen gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Five Sixteen really dominated that 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.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown but Five Sixteen shows good takedown defense.
Five Sixteen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCoy. McCoy obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice sprawl there from Five Sixteen as McCoy shoots in.
McCoy is looking to clinch.
Five Sixteen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McCoy sprawls well initially but Five Sixteen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Five Sixteen working over McCoy with some ground and pound. McCoy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Five Sixteen gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Five Sixteen swats away the attempt to clinch by McCoy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Five Sixteen wants to clinch up but McCoy keeps it at a distance.
McCoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCoy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin McCoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Five Sixteen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McCoy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Five Sixteen is in McCoy's guard.
Matthew Five Sixteen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Five Sixteen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McCoy won't allow Five Sixteen to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Five Sixteen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McCoy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCoy actively working from the bottom here.
McCoy wants to get back to full guard.
Five Sixteen slips a nice elbow through McCoy's hands, connecting with McCoy's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows McCoy to get to his feet.
McCoy tries to clinch but Five Sixteen is having none of it.
Five Sixteen misses with a wild combination.
McCoy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Five Sixteen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCoy somewhat.
Five Sixteen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Five Sixteen lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Five Sixteen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCoy is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Five Sixteen dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McCoy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Five Sixteen as he avoids it easily.
Five Sixteen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McCoy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McCoy wants to get back to his feet but Five Sixteen drags him back down.
McCoy is trying to escape the position but Five Sixteen is controlling the position.
Five Sixteen stands up.
McCoy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Five Sixteen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Five Sixteen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCoy blocks a leg kick.
McCoy scores a takedown into full mount!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
McCoy goes for an armbar but Five Sixteen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Five Sixteen.
Five Sixteen controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen trying to control the position from guard on top but McCoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCoy trying to keep a closed guard but Five Sixteen is proving a slippery customer.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Matthew Five Sixteen wasn't active enough on the ground.
The fighters circling - McCoy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCoy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCoy.
McCoy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Five Sixteen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Five Sixteen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCoy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin McCoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Five Sixteen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McCoy on his heels. He'll look to pass McCoy's guard now, I'm sure.
Five Sixteen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Five Sixteen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen is pushing down on McCoy's leg trying to pass to half guard. McCoy is fighting to maintain full guard but Five Sixteen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Five Sixteen is looking for a kimura but McCoy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Five Sixteen to get the leverage.
Five Sixteen slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Five Sixteen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Five Sixteen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Five Sixteen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 45:50
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 45:50
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Five Sixteen!
Matthew Five Sixteen is the new heavyweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Matthew Five Sixteen said 'Thank you Jesus.'.
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