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Wednesday Night Warriors: 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Blankenship (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horton has chosen Ironman as his entrance music. Nick Horton has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kenny Blankenship's chin.
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210 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenny Blankenship!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Horton!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blankenship shoots in and drives through. Horton sprawls well.
Horton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Horton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Horton 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.
Horton is standing up over Blankenship. Blankenship looks to escape but Horton dives into side control.
Horton with the ground and pound but Blankenship regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Horton stands up and beckons Blankenship to join him on the feet.
Horton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Kenny Blankenship has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blankenship attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horton fails with the takedown.
Horton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blankenship pinned against the cage. Blankenship gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horton shoots for a double leg takedown but Blankenship sprawls well. He's pushed Horton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kenny Blankenship has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Horton.
Horton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blankenship pinned against the cage. Blankenship gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blankenship.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Horton.
Blankenship prevents the takedown attempt.
Horton lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Blankenship blocking the ground and pound attempt from Horton.
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!
Horton uses his free foot to push down on Blankenship's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Blankenship.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horton stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Blankenship fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Horton avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Blankenship with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horton shoots in looking for a takedown. Blankenship tries to sprawl out of it but Horton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blankenship manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blankenship tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Horton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Horton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blankenship.
Horton fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Horton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horton clinches up with Blankenship and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton tries to pull guard but Blankenship won't allow it.
Horton is trying to break free.
Blankenship misses with a body punch.
Horton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blankenship just stands there and leans against the cage.
Horton tries for a takedown but Blankenship manages to get underhooks.
Horton looks gassed!
Horton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blankenship is looking for a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blankenship jumps guard but Horton stands there with Blankenship around his waist. Blankenship gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blankenship has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Horton after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Horton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Blankenship's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Horton rushes Blankenship and presses him up against the cage.
Horton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Horton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Horton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blankenship manages to get himself to full guard.
Horton pushes down on Blankenship's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Blankenship tries to roll over but Horton keeps him under control.
Horton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Horton content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blankenship trying to get back to full guard but Horton takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Horton lands a nice shot to the head.
Blankenship wants to control but Horton is having none of it.
Blankenship is squirming around, avoiding Horton's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Horton controlling from mount.
Blankenship is trying to escape the mount but Horton keeps good control and instead manages to take Blankenship's back.
Blankenship trying to control the hands but Horton breaks the grip.
Horton is persistently looking for the submission but Blankenship is defending it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton is riding his opponent, not letting Blankenship buck him off.
Blankenship holding both Horton 's hands and preventing any damage.
Horton controls the action.
Blankenship trying to control but not successfully.
Blankenship staying busy and making it hard for Horton to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Horton has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Horton trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Blankenship doesn't escape.
Can Blankenship hold on?! Horton is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horton has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blankenship defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Horton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Blankenship's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Blankenship tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Horton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blankenship connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blankenship misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blankenship's hands.
Nice takedown defense from Blankenship. No joy for Horton on that attempt.
Horton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blankenship avoids it really well and circles away.
Horton shoots in but no luck this time.
Kenny Blankenship has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Horton.
Horton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blankenship pinned against the cage. Blankenship gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horton slaps away a takedown attempt from Blankenship, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Horton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Horton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blankenship.
Blankenship tries to close the distance and clinch up but Horton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blankenship takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Horton leaves Blankenship with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Horton.
Blankenship shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Horton as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horton is controlling the pace.
Horton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horton prevents Blankenship from improving his position.
Horton is trying to control. Blankenship wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Horton in particular looking to stall.
Horton trying to control from half guard but Blankenship is working away.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nick Horton wasn't active enough on the ground.
Blankenship tries to clinch but Horton is having none of it.
Horton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blankenship but Blankenship pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blankenship sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Horton somewhat.
Blankenship tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton blocks a head kick by Blankenship.
Horton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blankenship napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Horton wants to control but Blankenship is keeping him busy.
Horton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Blankenship wants to get back to his feet but Horton is dominant here and he's now got Blankenship's back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Even with his hooks in, Horton manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Kenny Blankenship has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nick Horton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blankenship tries to escape but Horton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Horton!
Nick Horton opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Prototype (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Patrick Prototype!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derrick Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Prototype is looking to clinch but Ryan is avoiding it.
Oooooh!!! Ryan has knocked Prototype down with a huge combo! Ryan steps away and waves a wobbly Prototype back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Prototype shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryan leaves Prototype with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Prototype feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ryan is looking to sweep but instead, Prototype has passed into half guard.
Prototype blocks the strikes from Ryan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prototype stops Ryan from getting back to his feet.
Ryan wants to control but Prototype is keeping busy.
Prototype slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prototype looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ryan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prototype. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prototype throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Prototype wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working.
Prototype moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ryan.
Prototype tries for a kimura but Ryan is defending well.
Prototype decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ryan to his feet.
Prototype looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Prototype can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ryan looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prototype sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Prototype is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ryan.
Ryan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Prototype is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Prototype controlling the position easily from mount.
Prototype trying to control but Ryan is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Ryan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Prototype sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ryan working to try and regain half guard.
Prototype can't control as he wanted to and Ryan manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prototype is stalling here. Ryan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Prototype seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ryan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Prototype manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Prototype is looking to control Ryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Prototype avoid being mounted?
Ryan misses with a head shot. Prototype uses the momentum to regain guard.
Prototype wants to sweep here but Ryan controlling him for the moment.
Ryan throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prototype is pulling down on Ryan's head to control his posture.
Prototype throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Prototype dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Prototype sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryan somewhat.
Ryan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ryan throws a head kick but Prototype moves out of range.
Prototype misses with a leg kick.
Ryan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prototype avoids it really well and circles away.
Prototype looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ryan is fending him off so far but Prototype persists. Nope, Ryan circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Prototype stuffs the takedown.
Patrick Prototype has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Ryan.
Ryan has a takedown stuffed.
Prototype scores a takedown into full mount!
Ryan is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prototype can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ryan is looking to escape.
Prototype is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ryan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Prototype looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Prototype controlling his opponent.
Ryan tries to control Prototype's head but Prototype pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Ryan is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Patrick Prototype!
Patrick Prototype 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 Chad Harkleroad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Hagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harkleroad's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I am a real American. Henry Hagan struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Chad Harkleroad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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217 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chad Harkleroad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Hagan!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hagan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Harkleroad to score an easy takedown into full 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 postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harkleroad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harkleroad throws an elbow that misses. Hagan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harkleroad's guard. Nice move by Hagan!
Hagan landing with the ground and pound.
Harkleroad has his foot on Hagan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hagan works his way back into a safe position though.
Harkleroad controlling Hagan's posture.
Hagan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harkleroad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hagan has managed to get both his arms back between Harkleroad's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkleroad looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hagan won't allow Harkleroad to sweep him here.
Harkleroad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hagan defends it easily.
Hagan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Harkleroad is proving hard to escape from.
Harkleroad is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harkleroad is trying to control the position but Hagan postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad wants to stand up but Hagan is controlling him.
Hagan passes Harkleroad's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Harkleroad makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Harkleroad really is a fat lump.
Harkleroad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hagan circles away.
Hagan shoots and misses
so Harkleroad counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harkleroad showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hagan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hagan looks gassed!
Harkleroad is looking to advance position but Hagan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Harkleroad is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hagan avoids the attempt from Harkleroad to control.
Harkleroad is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hagan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Harkleroad wants to hold on but Hagan pushes him away.
Harkleroad is in all sorts of trouble here.
Harkleroad is working hard here to advance position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hagan tries to control but Harkleroad wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Harkleroad dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hagan shoots in but no luck this time.
Harkleroad shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Harkleroad showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hagan pushes Harkleroad off looking to stand but Harkleroad dives back in and keeps control.
Harkleroad trying to control the pace.
Hagan is trying to stand back up but Harkleroad is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkleroad seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harkleroad is pressing down on Hagan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hagan is holding on for now.
Harkleroad prevents Hagan from improving his position.
Hagan is breathing heavily.
Harkleroad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Harkleroad with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hagan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harkleroad gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hagan tries to clinch
and Harkleroad counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hagan's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harkleroad throws a strike but Hagan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chad Harkleroad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harkleroad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hagan stopping the sweep attempt from Harkleroad.
Harkleroad isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hagan stacks Harkleroad on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hagan!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagan is putting a hurting on Harkleroad here, landing some big shots from side control.
Harkleroad is looking to regain half guard here but Hagan keeps moving and retains side control.
Harkleroad is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hagan off and has taken his back!
Harkleroad looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Hagan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Harkleroad controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harkleroad lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagan wants to get back to full guard.
Harkleroad controlling the pace.
Hagan is in trouble now - Harkleroad has advanced to mount!
Harkleroad tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harkleroad is working for a guillotine from mount but Hagan frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Harkleroad dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hagan is looking to clinch.
Hagan tries for a takedown but Harkleroad circles away easily
and Harkleroad counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hagan is refusing to be controlled, as Harkleroad sits in half guard.
Harkleroad is looking for a kimura here.
Harkleroad seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkleroad trying to mount his opponent but Hagan defends it.
Harkleroad slows the pace down in half guard.
Harkleroad stands up out of the half guard.
Hagan tries for a takedown but Harkleroad circles away easily
and Harkleroad counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harkleroad.
Hagan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harkleroad passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad taking a breather here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harkleroad is putting a hurting on Hagan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hagan is looking to reverse the position.
Harkleroad takes a little break here. Hagan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Harkleroad stands up and beckons Hagan to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Harkleroad perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hagan wants to get back to full guard.
Harkleroad tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hagan controls his leg.
Hagan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Harkleroad controlling the pace.
Harkleroad wants to free his trapped foot but Hagan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Harkleroad takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Chad Harkleroad wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hagan fails with the takedown
and Harkleroad counters with a single leg into guard. Hagan didn't expect that.
Chad Harkleroad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Hagan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harkleroad is stalling in the full guard.
Henry Hagan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chad Harkleroad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Harkleroad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harkleroad, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Harkleroad!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Chad Harkleroad waved his t-shirt featuring Nature's Edge Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boo Estep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Boo Estep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathaniel Price!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price closes the distance and clinches.
Price has picked Estep up - he's going for a ride! Price dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price prevents Estep from improving his position.
Estep is refusing to be controlled, as Price sits in half guard.
Price blocks the strikes from Estep.
Estep is staying active underneath Price, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Price is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Estep has managed to free his arm - good work.
Price is thwarting Estep's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Estep manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Price trying to control but Estep is working from the bottom.
Estep is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Price is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price tries to free his leg and advance position but Estep is retaining full guard.
Price really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Estep. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Estep is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Price defends well.
Price with a flurry of punches that miss.
Estep has his foot on Price's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Price works his way back into a safe position though.
Price must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Estep looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Estep is breathing heavily.
Price sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Estep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Price's corner is telling him to maintain position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nathaniel Price hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Estep tries for a takedown but Price sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price throws a head kick but Estep moves out of range.
Price gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Price cracks Estep with a big right hand but Estep just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Price tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Estep sneaks back into half guard.
Price seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Estep does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Price is looking for a kimura but Estep is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Price to get the leverage.
Estep is looking for a sweep. Price is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Price wants to pass the guard but Estep is defending well.
Price looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Price is looking to take a break and control but Estep is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estep slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Estep working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Price doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Price manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Estep is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Price showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Estep has an active guard here but Price has managed to pass into half guard.
Price stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Estep!
Estep is working to get back to half guard.
Price lands with some strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price wants to control the pace but Estep is squirming around nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Price prevents Estep from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nathaniel Price will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Price shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Estep flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Estep is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Price pulls his head out easily.
Estep moves into full guard.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Estep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Estep is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Price has his hands clasped together but Estep extends an breaks Price's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Estep.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boo Estep!
Boo Estep took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Saving Grace Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zaine Lovell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Five Sixteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthew Five Sixteen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225 lbs
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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 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Zaine Lovell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matthew Five Sixteen!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Five Sixteen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lovell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Five Sixteen to the ground. Lovell is now in Five Sixteen's guard.
Five Sixteen has control of Lovell's left arm, preventing Lovell from doing any damage.
Lovell postures up and lands a big shot to Five Sixteen's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Five Sixteen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lovell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Five Sixteen wants to sweep but no luck.
Five Sixteen is pulling down on Lovell's head. It's preventing any offense from Lovell, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lovell trying to control the position from guard on top but Five Sixteen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lovell wants to stand and escape but instead Five Sixteen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Five Sixteen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lovell has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Five Sixteen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Five Sixteen shoots in and drives through. Lovell sprawls well.
Five Sixteen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lovell's half guard.
Five Sixteen trying to control from half guard but Lovell is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lovell!
Lovell is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Five Sixteen has taken his back!
Five Sixteen working for the choke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Five Sixteen wants to control but Lovell is keeping busy.
Lovell just trying to survive but Five Sixteen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Five Sixteen has good solid back control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen controlling well, preventing Lovell from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovell looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Five Sixteen keeps control of the position easily here as Lovell tries to buck him off.
Five Sixteen is not going to allow Lovell to sit and survive in this position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lovell looking very determined here, making life difficult for Five Sixteen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovell is trying to stand back up.
Five Sixteen controlling well, preventing Lovell from escaping the position.
Lovell looking very determined here, making life difficult for Five Sixteen.
Lovell looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Five Sixteen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
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 misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lovell wants to clinch.
Lovell looks to score with a jab to the body but Five Sixteen is just out of range.
Five Sixteen throws a series of punches but Lovell avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Five Sixteen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovell.
Lovell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Five Sixteen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lovell tries to clinch but Five Sixteen moves away
and Five Sixteen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Five Sixteen stands up from Lovell's guard - Five Sixteen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zaine Lovell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Five Sixteen tries to keep at a distance but Lovell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lovell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Five Sixteen wants to clinch.
Five Sixteen fails with a takedown attempt.
Lovell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen shoots in for a takedown but Lovell shows good takedown defense.
Zaine Lovell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Five Sixteen.
Lovell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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.
Nice body kick there by Lovell.
Five Sixteen is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lovell throws a chopping leg kick but Five Sixteen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lovell scores a takedown into full mount!
Five Sixteen wants to hold on but Lovell pushes him away.
Five Sixteen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lovell unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Five Sixteen wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Lovell celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zaine Lovell!
Zaine Lovell is the new heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Zaine Lovell made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Saving Grace Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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