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GGGNP 9: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jr StClair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasey Ballard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ballard has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. Jr StClair has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jr StClair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kasey Ballard!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
StClair shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ballard eats them both and turns towards StClair to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
StClair throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from StClair.
StClair swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for StClair, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
StClair throws a nice looking combination but Ballard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
StClair connects with a nice looking jab.
Ballard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but StClair avoids it really well and circles away.
Ballard tries to bum rush StClair with a series of wild strikes but StClair uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
StClair gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
StClair wants to stand but Ballard is controlling the position.
StClair is breathing heavily.
StClair keeping moving, preventing Ballard from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballard prevents StClair from getting back to his feet.
Ballard controls from within his opponent's guard.
StClair keeping full guard, as Ballard tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kasey Ballard was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ballard dodges the punch combination from StClair.
StClair displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ballard.
StClair throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ballard's waist but Ballard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing StClair off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
StClair throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ballard.
Ballard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from StClair.
StClair misses with a two punch combination.
Ballard shoots in looking for a takedown but StClair manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ballard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jr StClair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kasey Ballard.
Ballard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ballard showed some decent athleticism there.
StClair tries to kick Ballard off but Ballard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ballard is trying to control. StClair wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ballard decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ballard tries for a takedown but StClair sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ballard fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
StClair will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ballard misses with a jab, cross combination.
StClair throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ballard on the side of the head.
Ballard tries to close the distance and clinch but StClair swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
StClair stuffs the takedown attempt from Ballard. Ballard gets slowly back to his feet.
Ballard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. StClair looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
StClair tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
StClair in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ballard controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
StClair in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ballard with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ballard jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… StClair is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by StClair and Ballard has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ballard wants to control but StClair is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ballard prevents StClair from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasey Ballard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ballard shoots in looking for a takedown but StClair manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ballard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
StClair shoots in but Ballard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jr StClair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ballard gets the takedown into side control.
StClair taking a bit of punishment here - Ballard scoring with strikes.
StClair is not content to let Ballard control the position.
StClair wants to get back to his feet but Ballard drags him back down.
Ballard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
StClair wants to get back to his feet but Ballard drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
StClair bucks up and tries to throw Ballard off but instead Ballard has got his back!
Ballard working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
StClair is trying to get back to his feet but Ballard has full control of the position and if anything, StClair has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballard struggling to keep hold of the position.
StClair has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Ballard has got his arm under StClair's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! StClair has spun round into Ballard's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
StClair stopping the sweep attempt from Ballard.
Ballard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ballard pulls StClair in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballard wants to sweep but no luck.
Ballard pulls StClair in close to prevent any damage.
StClair postures up in Ballard's guard and throws a big left but Ballard blocks it.
Ballard doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ballard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from StClair.
StClair being controlled here momentarily.
StClair is looking to stand up but Ballard won't let him.
Kasey Ballard has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
StClair shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ballard as he avoids it easily.
StClair stuffs the takedown.
Ballard shoots in but StClair avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jr StClair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kasey Ballard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
StClair avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jr StClair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
StClair will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
StClair tries to clinch but Ballard moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ballard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ballard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but StClair avoids it really well and circles away.
StClair throws a series of punches but Ballard moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ballard wants to clinch up but StClair keeps it at a distance.
Ballard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ballard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasey Ballard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
StClair wants to clinch up but Ballard keeps it at a distance.
A combination from StClair does no damage.
StClair throws a right and a left that Ballard avoids nicely.
StClair shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ballard pinned against the cage. Ballard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A combination from StClair does no damage.
Ballard closes the distance and clinches.
StClair working hard to break the clinch.
Ballard manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
StClair fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ballard fails to land the takedown.
Ballard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Jr StClair has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballard gets a takedown into half guard.
StClair looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ballard is trying to control the action in half guard but StClair is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
StClair tries to kick Ballard off but Ballard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballard is keen to just control but StClair is a slippery customer.
StClair looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kasey Ballard wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ballard moves into the clinch.
Ballard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
StClair throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ballard.
Ballard shoots in and gets a takedown into StClair's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
StClair is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
StClair being controlled here, momentarily.
Ballard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ballard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ballard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kasey Ballard.
Ballard dodges the punch combination from StClair.
StClair gets caught flat footed, as Ballard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
StClair pushes Ballard off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballard closes the distance and clinches.
StClair avoiding damage as Ballard throws knees to the body.
Ballard tries to pull guard but StClair won't allow it.
Ballard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from StClair.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ballard.
StClair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ballard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ballard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
StClair throws a nice looking combination but Ballard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kasey Ballard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ballard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kasey Ballard!
After the big win, Kasey Ballard made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Nature's Edge Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Tebow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Lovell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tebow comes to the cage accompanied by Tim Tebow's Fire. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Tebow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Lovell!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovell misses with a takedown attempt - Tebow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lovell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tebow swivels and escapes.
Lovell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tebow leaves Lovell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tim Tebow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Lovell.
Lovell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tebow as he jumps to the side.
Nice shot by Tebow.
It looks like Steve Lovell has been cut.
Tebow cracks a nice hook into Lovell's ribs.
Lovell looks gassed!
Lovell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tebow is looking to score with low kicks.
Tebow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tebow throws a sloppy head kick and Lovell moves out of range easily.
No luck for Lovell with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Tebow.
Tebow lands a two punch combo.
Tebow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lovell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tebow scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tebow!
Lovell 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.
Tebow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tebow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tebow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tebow doesn't manage to clinch there - Lovell circles away.
Lovell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tebow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tebow throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A left lands for Tebow.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lovell has eaten all the pies!
Good exchange - Tebow coming out on top.
Steve Lovell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tebow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lovell shoots for a takedown but Tebow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tebow plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tebow works over Lovell's head and body with a nice combination.
Lovell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tebow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tebow swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tebow throws a head kick but Lovell moves out of range.
Tebow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lovell throws a series of punches but Tebow moves out of range.
Lovell misses with a looping right.
Tebow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tim Tebow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lovell looks to score with a jab to the body but Tebow is just out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tebow!
Tebow has closed the distance and engaged Lovell in a clinch.
Lovell manages to pull guard.
Lovell is looking for a triangle but Tebow pushes his legs off easily.
Lovell wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tebow postures up.
Tebow wanted to stand there but Lovell had control of the position.
Lovell is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Tebow has his hands clasped together but Lovell extends an breaks Tebow's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lovell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Lovell!
Steve Lovell managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Saving Grace Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brayden Lovell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rylan Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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220 lbs
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brayden Lovell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rylan Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovell throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
Lovell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Rylan Hunter has been cut.
Lovell scores with a three punch combo!
Hunter takes the fight into the clinch.
Hunter blocks an elbow strike from Lovell.
Lovell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hunter just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lovell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hunter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hunter tightens his grip and picks Lovell up, before dumping him to the ground. Lovell manages to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunter drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lovell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hunter has Lovell in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovell trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Lovell throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovell is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hunter has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lovell is looking to defend but Hunter has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lovell! Hunter pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lovell taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rylan Hunter!
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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 Jon Conner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doc Holiday could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jon Conner's chin.
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Doc Holiday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Conner!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holiday throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Jon Conner has been cut.
Holiday pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Holiday, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Conner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Conner scores with a jab. Holiday acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holiday is looking to clinch but Conner is avoiding it.
Holiday lands a jab to Conner's midsection.
Holiday clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Conner fails to land.
Holiday jumps guard and drags Conner to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Conner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Conner postures up in Holiday's guard and throws a big left but Holiday blocks it.
Conner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Holiday is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Conner is aware though and is defending well.
Conner wanted to stand there but Holiday had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Conner gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Holiday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conner manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Holiday tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Holiday manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Conner tries a head kick but it misses.
Holiday dives in and grabs Conner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Conner pushes down on Holiday's head and hops out.
Holiday is breathing heavily.
Holiday takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Holiday avoids a punch combination nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Conner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holiday taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holiday seems a little lost for a moment, as Conner dominates the positioning.
Conner passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Holiday!
Conner unloading with bombs!
Holiday is in all sorts of trouble here.
Conner is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Conner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Holiday can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Conner pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Conner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Conner lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conner cracks Holiday with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Conner is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Holiday can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Conner lands with some strikes.
Holiday takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Holiday is looking to get to half guard.
Conner goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Holiday is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holiday wanted to stand there but Conner had control of the position.
Conner is adopting a defensive guard.
Conner will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Conner holds on and takes a little breather.
Holiday thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Conner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Conner's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Conner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Conner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Conner doesn't manage to clinch there - Holiday circles away.
Holiday shoots in looking for a takedown. Conner tries to sprawl out of it but Holiday keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Conner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Doc Holiday is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Conner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holiday doesn't seem phased though.
Holiday takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holiday cracks the inside of Conner's front leg.
Conner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holiday throws the kick towards the body but Conner avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holiday.
Conner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holiday swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doc Holiday is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holiday looks to throw the jab but Conner is out of range.
Conner looks for the body kick but Holiday saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Conner.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Conner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holiday avoids the head kick by Conner.
Conner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Conner avoids the head kick by Holiday.
Holiday throws a series of punches but Conner avoids them all with ease.
Conner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Conner works Holiday's body with a nice hook.
Holiday tries to keep at a distance but Conner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Conner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holiday takes the fight into the clinch.
Conner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Holiday misses
and Conner counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Holiday wants to clinch up but Conner keeps it at a distance.
Nice body kick there by Conner.
Conner scores with a head kick.
Conner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holiday is looking to clinch.
Conner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Holiday lands a right hand that snaps the head of Conner backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holiday unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Conner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Conner.
Holiday unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Conner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holiday.
Holiday is stalling here.
Holiday with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holiday tries to stall but Conner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Conner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Conner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Conner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Holiday blocks it with crossed arms.
Conner trying to land knees to the body.
Holiday softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Conner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holiday.
Holiday tries to circle away but Conner has him pinned against the cage.
Holiday is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Holiday lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holiday working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Holiday on the inside.
Conner tries to break free but Holiday pushes him back against the cage.
Holiday drags the fight down to the ground.
Holiday keeping full guard, as Conner tries to pass.
Holiday is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holiday is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Conner is aware though and is defending well.
Jon Conner has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holiday looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Conner passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jon Conner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jon Conner's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Conner moves in looking to clinch but Holiday pushes him off.
Conner keeps the fight on the outside.
Holiday manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Conner on his heels. He'll look to pass Conner's guard now, I'm sure.
Conner wants to stand but Holiday is controlling the position.
Conner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Conner pushes Holiday off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Conner moves into range and clinches up with Holiday.
Conner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holiday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Holiday manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Conner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holiday plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Holiday moves out of range of the body kick from Conner.
Conner tries to clinch but Holiday moves out of range.
A left and a right from Holiday both land. Nice combination.
Holiday misses with a body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Holiday presses Conner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holiday manages to pull guard.
Conner gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holiday's sensitive parts.
Conner moves into range and clinches up with Holiday.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conner working hard to break the clinch.
Holiday landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Holiday can't break the clinch.
Conner manages to break the clinch.
Holiday gets a clinch.
Holiday using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Conner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Conner dodges an elbow strike from Holiday.
Holiday is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Conner is defending well for now.
Holiday jumps guard but Conner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Holiday wants a takedown but no success here.
Holiday takes an elbow to the temple.
Conner lands a damaging elbow.
Conner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Holiday. Conner shrugs it off though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holiday gets caught flat footed, as Conner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Holiday is working an open guard so Conner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Holiday drives through and clinches with Conner against the cage.
Holiday is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Conner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Conner connects with a crisp jab.
Jon Conner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Holiday shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Conner as he jumps to the side.
Doc Holiday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doc Holiday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holiday lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Conner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Conner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Holiday is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conner controlling the pace for now.
Holiday is working to get back to half guard.
Conner looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holiday throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jon Conner.
I've got Conner 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 Winston Howard 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... Jon Conner!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jon Conner thanked Saving Grace Clothing 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 Samson David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erek Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horton has chosen Sandman as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 6 - 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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Erek Horton!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Horton.
It looks like Samson David has been cut.
Horton scores a nice knee to the body.
Horton lands a body punch in the clinch.
David is breathing heavily.
Horton working David over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horton crunches a lovely knee into David's ribcage.
Horton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
David takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Horton.
Horton landing knees to the head.
Horton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
David takes an elbow to the forehead.
Horton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt David or not.
Horton lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Horton.
Horton landing knees to the body.
Horton crunches a lovely knee into David's ribcage.
Horton connects with a nasty looking knee right to David's face.
Horton lands a knee to the body.
Horton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horton crunches a lovely knee into David's ribcage.
Horton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Horton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Horton.
Horton landing knees to the head.
Horton lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton lands a body punch.
Horton landing knees to the head.
Horton lands a right hand that snaps the head of David backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Horton obliges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Horton.
Knees in the clinch landing for Horton.
David takes an elbow to the temple.
Horton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Horton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Horton.
Horton scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Horton scores a nice knee to the body.
David takes a knee to the side of the body.
Horton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short uppercut from Horton.
Horton lands a knee to the body.
Horton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Horton scores a nice knee to the body.
Horton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
David takes an elbow to the temple.
Horton lands with a right to the head.
David takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Horton.
Horton connects with a nasty looking knee right to David's face.
Horton lands a good knee to the midsection. David won't want to take too many of those.
Horton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Horton lands a good knee to the midsection. David won't want to take too many of those.
David takes a knee to the side of the body.
Horton struggles to land a body shot inside as David controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
David wants to break free but Horton has control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Horton lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Horton.
Horton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erek Horton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samson David's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A head kick from Horton lands but David takes it in his stride.
David gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Horton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Horton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Erek Horton was stalling too much, according to the referee.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Horton shoots in but no luck this time.
A shot to the liver by Horton. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton clinches up against the cage.
Horton is breathing heavily.
Horton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Horton on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Horton.
Horton lands with a light punch inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Horton.
Horton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Horton crunches a lovely knee into David's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Horton obliges.
A right hook to the body lands for Horton.
Horton lands an elbow inside.
Horton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horton lands a good knee to the midsection. David won't want to take too many of those.
Horton connects with a nasty looking knee right to David's face.
Horton working David over with knees to the body.
Horton digs a right hand underneath David's ribcage. David let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Horton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Horton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Horton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through David's defenses.
Horton scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Horton.
David trying to stall but Horton improves his position.
David has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Horton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Horton.
Horton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Horton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
David wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Horton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through David's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Horton.
Horton misses with a knee to the head.
David blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Horton looking to throw knees to the head but David is blocking nicely.
Horton lands a left hand that snaps the head of David backwards.
Horton lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Horton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. David is defending well for now.
David throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Erek Horton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Horton.
Horton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down David.
Horton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt David or not.
David is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
David looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horton lands a knee to the head.
Horton presses David against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Horton lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erek Horton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samson David's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Horton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with David but David pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Horton tries to keep at a distance but David has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Horton.
Horton lands a good knee to the midsection. David won't want to take too many of those.
Horton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
David is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Horton is keeping busy.
David tries to circle away but Horton has him pinned against the cage.
Horton pushes David back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Horton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Horton landing knees to the body.
Horton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Horton.
Horton throws a head punch that misses.
Horton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Horton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Horton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of David backwards.
Horton missing with knees to the body.
David managing to block the knees to the body from Horton.
David wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David working hard to break the clinch.
David missing with knees to the body.
Horton lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Horton.
Horton lands with a light punch inside.
David is rocked!
Horton lands a nice shot to the body.
Horton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh David is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Horton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Horton connects with a nasty looking knee right to David's face.
David stalling in the clinch but Horton improves position.
Horton lands a knee to the head.
Horton lands an elbow just above David 's eye.
Still in the clinch, Horton scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Horton.
Horton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Horton lands a nice uppercut.
David throws an elbow that misses.
David's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Horton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
David is trying to break the clinch but Horton has him pressed against the cage.
Horton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of David backwards.
David wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Horton working David over with knees to the body.
David's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Horton lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Horton lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Horton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
David takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Horton.
A short right from Horton on the inside.
Horton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but David has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Horton lands a left hand.
A short right from Horton.
Horton lands an elbow inside that David shrugs off.
Horton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but David has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Horton with a knee to the head.
David takes an elbow to the forehead.
Horton landing knees to the head.
David swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A knee to the head by Horton.
Horton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Horton lands a nice elbow.
Horton landing knees to the head.
Horton scores with a knee to the head.
David takes a knee to the side of the body.
Horton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Horton keeps control of David as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Horton.
Horton prevents David from breaking the clinch.
Horton lands a nice elbow.
Horton working David over with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Horton.
Horton lands a nice elbow.
Horton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Horton scores with a knee to the head.
Horton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Horton lands a damaging elbow.
Horton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Horton lands an elbow inside that David shrugs off.
Horton pushes David back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Horton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Horton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Horton lands a knee to the body.
David takes a knee right on the jaw!
Horton gets through David's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Horton lands an elbow inside.
Horton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Horton looking to throw knees to the head but David is blocking nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Horton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Horton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Horton misses with a knee strike.
Horton lands a shoulder strike.
Horton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite David's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Horton misses with a knee to the head.
Horton landing knees to the head.
Horton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but David has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Horton lands a nice uppercut.
Horton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Horton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Horton lands a right hand that snaps the head of David backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Horton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Horton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Horton lands a nice uppercut.
Horton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Horton lands an elbow inside.
David throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Horton blocks it with crossed arms.
David wants to break free but Horton has control.
A knee to the head by Horton.
Horton lands a nice elbow.
David takes a knee right on the jaw!
Horton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
David takes an elbow to the forehead.
Horton lands an elbow that stopped David in his tracks for a moment.
Horton keeps control of David as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Horton.
A nice right hand lands inside from Horton.
Horton lands with a right to the head.
Horton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Horton landing knees to the head.
Horton lands a nice uppercut.
Horton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Horton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Horton lands a nice uppercut.
Horton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Davids head.
Horton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has David in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Horton.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Horton as David tries to tie him up.
Horton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Horton lands an elbow inside that David shrugs off.
Horton gets through David's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Horton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Horton lands a damaging elbow.
Horton lands a damaging elbow.
Horton lands with a light punch inside.
Horton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Horton keeps control of David as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Samson David has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erek Horton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
David misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Horton.
Horton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Horton as David tries to tie him up.
David takes an elbow to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erek Horton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Horton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erek Horton!
In his post fight interview, Erek Horton started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lloyd Christmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Lenny Butler has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lenny Butler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lloyd Christmas!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butler gets a takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Christmas gets full guard.
Butler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Butler advances position into side control!
Christmas is trying to get back to half guard.
Butler stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christmas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Butler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Butler is trying to maintain the position but Christmas is very close to passing his half guard.
Christmas decides to stand and escape the position.
Butler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Christmas to the mat! Christmas manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butler stands up over Christmas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Christmas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Butler wants to pass the guard but Christmas is keeping the position.
Butler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Christmas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Butler has managed to get both his arms back between Christmas's legs - danger averted.
Christmas looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christmas trying to keep a closed guard but Butler is proving a slippery customer.
Butler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Butler trying to control the position from guard on top but Christmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Butler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Christmas trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Butler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Butler wants to control from the top but Christmas keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lenny Butler.
Butler cracks Christmas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Butler moves into the clinch successfully.
Butler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Butler misses with a low kick.
Butler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Butler showed some decent athleticism there.
Christmas is staying active underneath Butler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Butler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Butler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Butler wants to control but Christmas is keeping him busy.
Christmas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Butler wants to take a breather but Christmas manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Butler.
Butler lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Butler trying to control the position from guard on top but Christmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christmas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Butler!
Christmas working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Butler turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Christmas off and cradles Butler's limp body as Christmas celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Lloyd Christmas!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lloyd Christmas made sure he mentioned Nature's Edge Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander The Great One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Thunderstruck. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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215 lbs
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathaniel Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander The Great One!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price scores a takedown into full mount!
Price tries to control but The Great One wriggling away.
The Great One tries to hold on but Price postures up.
Price landing shots from mount.
Price thowing shots but they're missing.
Price landing shots from mount.
Price landing strikes from the mount and The Great One is in trouble!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price tries to control but The Great One wriggling away.
Price scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The Great One is looking to improve his position but Price isn't that keen on the idea.
The Great One tries to hold on but Price pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Price there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Price looking to control but The Great One is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Price breaks from The Great One's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price goes for an armbar but The Great One turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from The Great One.
Price had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Great One defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Great One in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Great One tries to free his leg and advance position but Price is retaining full guard.
The Great One trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Great One prevents Price from getting back to his feet.
Price is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Great One tries to clinch there but Price circles away.
Price avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Price moves into the clinch.
Price has clasped his hands together around The Great One's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Price staying calm.
Price trying to control the action but The Great One is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Great One gets back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Great One tries to get to full guard but Price has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Price dominated that round.
That's time! Price's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Price misses with a few strikes there.
The Great One fails in his attempt to clinch.
Price tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Great One rushes Price and presses him up against the cage.
The Great One is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Price gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Price has a couple of punches blocked by The Great One.
Price pulls The Great One into guard.
The Great One has gone for a leg lock! Price slips out almost immediately though and dives into The Great One's guard.
Price wants to control from the top but The Great One keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Price gets to his feet. The Great One looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Price changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Great One tries to avoid it but Price manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Great One to the ground. The Great One escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Great One gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Price to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Price is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price wants to control from the top but The Great One keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nathaniel Price wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Price fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Great One is looking to clinch but Price is avoiding it.
Price manages to get an easy takedown there - catching The Great One on his heels. He'll look to pass The Great One's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Great One pulls Price in close to prevent any damage.
Price is looking to advance position but The Great One has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Nathaniel Price overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Price is wriggling around trying to escape.
Price wants to control but The Great One is having none of it.
Price can't escape the position.
Poor strikes thrown by The Great One there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Price is squirming around, avoiding The Great One's attempts to control the action.
Price manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Great One is thwarting Price's attempts to control the position.
The Great One tries to stand and escape but Price is controlling the position.
Price is looking for a sweep. The Great One is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Price is trying to stand up here but The Great One is controlling him well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Great One wants to lay and pray for a moment but Price keeps working.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The Great One is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Price dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
The Great One shoots in for a double leg but Price sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Price scores with a jab to the head.
Price shoots in for a takedown but The Great One shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Great One fails with the takedown
and Price counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Price controlling the action here.
Price is trying to control the action in half guard but The Great One is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Great One takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price passes to side control.
Price is chipping away with strikes.
Price decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Price looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for The Great One!
Price wants to finish this one by submission but The Great One is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Price.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Price has isolated one of The Great One's arms. The Great One looking to fight him off but Price twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nathaniel Price!
Nathaniel Price made sure to mention his sponsor, Nature's Edge Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Stamper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stamper has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Harry Stamper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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216 lbs
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220 lbs
3 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Purple 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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Harry Stamper!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stamper misses with a takedown
and Morris counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stamper looks gassed!
Morris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Morris tightens his grip and picks Stamper up, before dumping him to the ground. Stamper manages to land in guard.
Morris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Morris's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Morris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Morris distracts Stamper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morris drops back looking for a leg! Stamper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stamper manages to kick Morris off! Morris jumps back into Stamper's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stamper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Morris wants to pass the guard but Stamper is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamper can't keep his opponent in guard - Morris advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Morris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stamper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morris has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Stamper defend it? Morris steps over the head and cranks it - Stamper is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Morris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Morris!
Chris Morris took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Saving Grace Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between AJ Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Harkleroad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harvey kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dangerzone. Harkleroad has chosen I am a real American as his entrance music. The key to victory for AJ Harvey has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 lbs
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208 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, AJ Harvey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chad Harkleroad!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvey gets caught napping as Harkleroad dives in and scores a takedown. Harvey manages to retain guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Harkleroad is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Harkleroad is sitting in close to Harvey's body. Harvey has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Harkleroad is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Harkleroad is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Harvey.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). AJ Harvey!
AJ Harvey gave a mention to Nature's Edge Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zaine Lovell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Hagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Henry Hagan was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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208 lbs
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217 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Hagan!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovell throws a series of punches but Hagan moves out of range.
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.
Lovell misses with a hook to the body
and Hagan counters with an outside leg kick.
Hagan has his takedown stuffed
and Lovell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lovell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hagan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lovell is in Hagan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hagan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lovell's guard.
Lovell looking for a guillotine here but Hagan defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hagan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hagan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lovell working for a triangle but Hagan defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovell wants to stand but Hagan is controlling the position.
Lovell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hagan defends it easily.
Lovell working for submissions but it's allowed Hagan to get to half guard.
Hagan wants to work for an arm triangle but Lovell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovell is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovell is not content to let Hagan control the position.
Hagan trying to pass the guard but Lovell defending well.
Hagan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lovell tries to kick Hagan off in order to stand up. Hagan Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Hagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lovell keeps working.
Lovell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hagan on the ground.
Hagan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lovell kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovell trying his best to control but Hagan has mounted him.
Hagan controlling the pace for now.
Hagan trying to control but Lovell is having none of it.
Lovell defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hagan.
Hagan with shots to the head and body - Lovell looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lovell tries to hold on but Hagan pushes him away.
Hagan with shots to the head and body - Lovell looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hagan landing shots from mount.
Lovell wants to hold on but Hagan pushes him away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hagan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lovell has worked his arm free - good work by Lovell!
Lovell is looking to regain half guard here but Hagan keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hagan working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henry Hagan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lovell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lovell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hagan tries to clinch but Lovell moves out of range.
Hagan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lovell counters with an outside leg kick.
Hagan avoids the head kick by Lovell.
Lovell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lovell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hagan darts in trying to clinch
and Lovell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hagan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lovell.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hagan.
Lovell looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Lovell backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Hagan's temple! It sends Hagan violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Lovell celebrates and the doctors try to help Hagan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Zaine Lovell!
Zaine Lovell made sure to mention his sponsor, Saving Grace Clothing in his post fight interview.
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