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Monday Night MMA 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Estep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erek Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Estep kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Courageous. Horton has chosen Sandman as his entrance music. Erek Horton will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Estep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Erek Horton!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estep stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Estep wants it to stay on the feet.
Estep fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Horton avoids it really well and circles away.
Estep shoots in and gets a takedown into Horton's guard.
Estep is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Horton 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 wants to control from the top but Horton keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Brian Estep wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Horton moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Horton lands a knee to the head.
Horton lands a shoulder strike.
Horton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Horton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Estep tries to score a body lock takedown but Horton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Estep is breathing heavily.
Estep fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Estep. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Horton lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horton digs a right hand into Estep's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Estep's gas tank.
Horton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Brian Estep has been cut.
Horton lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Horton as the two fighters clinch.
Horton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Estep in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Horton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton scores a nice knee to the body.
Horton lands a shot to the body.
Horton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Horton lands a nice elbow.
Horton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Horton lands a knee to the body.
Horton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Horton.
Horton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Horton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Horton scores with a knee to the head.
Horton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Horton obliges.
Horton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estep looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Horton lands a nice knee to the body.
Horton connects with a knee to the head.
Estep goes for a takedown attempt but Horton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Erek Horton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Estep but Estep pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Estep looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Estep is trying to defend but Horton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton is trying to control. Estep wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Estep tries to roll over but Horton keeps him under control.
Horton is controlling the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Erek Horton.
Horton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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 Brian Estep's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Estep throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Horton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Estep is in Horton's guard.
Horton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Horton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Horton wants to stand up but Estep is controlling him.
Horton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Estep's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estep has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Brian Estep just wasn't active enough.
Horton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Estep misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Estep is fending him off so far but Horton persists. Nope, Estep circles away and we're back to standing.
Brian Estep is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Horton.
Estep shoots for a takedown but Horton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Estep.
Horton is looking to reverse the position.
Estep is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Horton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Horton manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton is not content to let Estep control the position.
Horton kicks Estep off and gets back to his feet.
Estep misses with a takedown attempt - Horton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horton feints and as Estep raises his hands in defense, Horton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Horton postures up.
Horton trying to control but Estep is working from the bottom.
Horton trying to move into half guard but instead Estep has managed to sweep!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estep showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Estep is pushing down on Horton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Horton is fighting to maintain full guard but Estep has managed to sneak the leg through.
Horton trying to control but Estep postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horton wants to sweep but Estep has passed to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brian Estep will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brian Estep's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Horton with a poor takedown
and Estep counters with a nice double leg into side control. Horton won't be happy with that.
Horton trying his best to control but Estep has mounted him.
Estep is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Horton can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Estep controlling his opponent.
Horton has given up his back here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horton controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Brian Estep overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Estep working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Horton is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Estep has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Horton taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brian Estep!
Brian Estep 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 Wyatt Earp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rylan Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rylan Hunter enters the cage!
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wyatt Earp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rylan Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Earp manages to avoid it.
Hunter looking to score a takedown here. Earp is defending well but Hunter drives through and ends up in Earp's guard.
Earp looking for a guillotine here but Hunter defends easily.
Earp has his foot on Hunter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunter works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Earp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Earp is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Earp tries to strike from the bottom.
Earp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunter trying to control but Earp is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rylan Hunter hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Earp misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Earp is looking to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Earp.
Earp throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hunter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hunter moves into the clinch.
Hunter manages to pull guard.
Earp passes Hunter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hunter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Earp.
Earp is trying to work for a kimura but Hunter is defending well.
Earp has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hunter is not content to let Earp control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Earp.
Earp is looking for a kimura here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hunter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hunter looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Earp seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hunter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Earp pulls his head out easily.
Hunter wants to improve his position but Earp is controlling well.
Earp is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hunter defends it well.
Earp is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hunter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Earp.
Hunter wants to improve his position but Earp is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Earp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hunter defending well though.
Hunter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Earp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Earp is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hunter is refusing to be controlled, as Earp sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Earp wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wyatt Earp dominated that 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.
Hunter shoots in looking for a takedown. Earp tries to sprawl out of it but Hunter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Earp manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hunter.
Hunter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Earp, who protects the arm well.
Earp sneaks back into half guard.
Earp could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Earp kicks Hunter off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Earp shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunter sprawls well. He's pushed Earp's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Earp misses with a takedown attempt
and Hunter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Earp won't be happy with that.
Hunter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Earp is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Earp tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hunter tries for a kimura but Earp is defending well.
Earp throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Hunter in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hunter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Earp. 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Earp gets back to half guard.
Earp makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter shoots in and bounces Earp off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Earp bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunter's guard.
Hunter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Earp.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Earp drops back looking for a leg! Hunter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hunter manages to kick Earp off! Earp jumps back into Hunter's guard.
Earp drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Earp jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Earp wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Hunter managing to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Earp's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Earp throws a big elbow that misses.
Earp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunter pulls Earp in to control the position.
Hunter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Earp is controlling him.
Earp drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hunter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hunter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hunter!
Earp is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hunter has just dragged him back down to the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rylan Hunter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Earp shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Earp's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hunter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Earp's waist but Earp gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hunter off to one side.
Hunter fails with the takedown.
Earp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hunter counters with a head kick.
Earp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hunter tries to avoid it but Earp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hunter to the ground. Hunter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wyatt Earp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Earp's guard.
Hunter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter trying to control but Earp is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Earp controls Hunter momentarily but Hunter frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Earp has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunter has managed to get both his arms back between Earp's legs - danger averted.
Hunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Earp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Earp trying to strike off his back.
Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Earp is retaining full guard.
Earp throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Earp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hunter throwing strikes from guard but Earp blocks nicely.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Earp keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Earp working for a triangle but Hunter defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earp throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hunter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Earp has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunter has managed to get both his arms back between Earp's legs - danger averted.
Earp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunter is one step ahead there.
Earp keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Earp is keeping the position for now.
Earp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Earp manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Earp thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter is trying to escape the mount.
Earp misses with some ground and pound and Hunter recovers position to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wyatt Earp.
I think Earp has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wyatt Earp!
Wyatt Earp gave a mention to Saving Grace Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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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 Samson David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jr StClair has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jr StClair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samson David!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but StClair paws at him with a jab and circles away.
David tries to clinch up but StClair circles away and keeps his distance.
David is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
David lands a big head kick that sends StClair tumbling to the mat! David takes a step backwards and waves StClair back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Jr StClair has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
David is looking to clinch but StClair is avoiding it.
David fails to land with a series of punches.
StClair lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as David backs up against the cage.
David tries to clinch there but StClair circles away.
StClair misses with a double jab.
David darts in trying to clinch
and StClair counters with a solid body kick.
StClair tries for a takedown but David sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
David tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. StClair manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
David misses with a head kick.
StClair has closed the distance and engaged David in a clinch.
StClair escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
David tries to clinch but fails miserably
and StClair counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
It looks like Samson David has been cut.
StClair throws a series of punches but David avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David lands a big head kick that sends StClair tumbling to the mat! David takes a step backwards and waves StClair back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Samson David is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
StClair shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in David's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
StClair with a flurry of punches that miss.
David is working an open guard so StClair takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A combination from StClair does no damage.
David wants to clinch but StClair slips to the side
and StClair counters by moving into the clinch.
StClair is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
StClair wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
StClair has had enough of the clinch but David keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by StClair.
StClair is trying to push David away but David has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
StClair wants to get back to striking at distance but David won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
StClair tries to break the clinch but David is controlling the position.
StClair is trying to break the clinch but David is controlling him.
StClair is looking to break free of the clinch but David has double underhooks.
StClair is trying to force a seperation but David has the dominant position.
StClair breaks from the clinch.
StClair tries to bum rush David with a series of wild strikes but David uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
David throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
StClair throws a combination but it was largely blocked by David.
David darts in trying to clinch
and StClair counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps David thinking.
David tries to clinch up but StClair circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
StClair swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
David misses with a body kick.
StClair fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
David tries to clinch up.
Nice body punch from David.
StClair is breathing heavily.
David misses with a series of wild punches.
StClair circles away from the clinch attempt.
David tries to clinch there but StClair circles away.
David moves in looking to clinch but StClair pushes him off.
StClair misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - David looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
David looks to land a combination but StClair avoids it well.
StClair closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming David to the mat! David manages to get full guard.
David wants to stand but StClair is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David is working an open guard so StClair takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from StClair.
David takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
David slaps away a takedown attempt from StClair, before circling back to the center of the mat.
StClair checks a low kick from David.
Danga de danga de dang - StClair scores with a four punch combination!
StClair closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. David did well to prevent StClair getting side control.
StClair seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but David does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
David keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
David keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
David keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
David keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samson David will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
David gets tackled into the cage by StClair. StClair maintains the clinch.
David has StClair pressed against the cage, preventing StClair from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
David tries to circle away but StClair has him pinned against the cage.
David keeps control of StClair as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
David keeps the fight in the clinch, despite StClair's efforts to push away.
StClair wants to get back to striking at distance but David won't allow it.
David creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
StClair breaks from the clinch.
David showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from StClair.
StClair circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
StClair looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
David moves to clinch but StClair breaks away
and StClair counters with a left to the body.
David moves in looking to clinch but StClair pushes him off.
David scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
StClair misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
StClair circles away from the clinch attempt
and StClair counters by clinching up.
StClair prevents David from breaking the clinch.
StClair is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
StClair wants to break the clinch but can't.
StClair is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
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!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
David keeps control of StClair as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
StClair is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
StClair escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
David tries to clinch up
and StClair cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
StClair shoots in looking for a takedown. David tries to sprawl out of it but StClair keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. David manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
StClair throws a sloppy head kick and David moves out of range easily.
David is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Samson David seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David throws a right and a left that both miss.
StClair swats away the attempt to clinch by David.
Jr StClair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
StClair has David up against the cage in a clinch.
StClair wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
StClair keeps the fight in the clinch, despite David's efforts to push away.
StClair wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
StClair breaks the clinch.
StClair swats away the attempt to clinch by David.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for David, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
StClair drives through and clinches with David against the cage.
David prevents StClair from breaking the clinch.
StClair is trying to force a seperation but David has the dominant position.
StClair is trying to push David away but David has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
StClair has had enough of the clinch but David keeps him there for the moment.
David keeps the fight in the clinch, despite StClair's efforts to push away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
David misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from StClair.
StClair has had enough of the clinch but David keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jr StClair will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! StClair's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
David pulls out of a head kick attempt.
StClair throws a leg kick which misses David's front leg but catches the back leg as David tries to avoid it.
David wants to land a leg kick but StClair is out of range.
David misses with a wild combination.
StClair throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
David lands with a nice body kick.
StClair keeps the fight on the outside.
David drops StClair with a beautiful combination! StClair stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - David is looking for the KO!
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!
StClair clinches up with David and pushes him back against the cage.
David wants to break free but StClair has control.
StClair tries to break free but David pushes him back against the cage.
David has StClair pressed against the cage, preventing StClair from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
StClair wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but David has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
StClair pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
StClair has taken the fight to the clinch.
StClair wants to get back to striking at distance but David won't allow it.
StClair keeps the fight in the clinch, despite David's efforts to push away.
StClair is trying to force a seperation but David has the dominant position.
StClair wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
David tries to stall but StClair uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
StClair looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
StClair is looking to break free of the clinch but David has double underhooks.
StClair is trying to break free.
David misses with an elbow strike.
StClair manages to break the clinch.
David throws a head kick that misses.
David shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
StClair clinches with his opponent.
StClair wants to break the clinch but can't.
David is trying to break free.
StClair can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
StClair is trying to force a seperation but David has the dominant position.
StClair has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
StClair breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
StClair misses with a two punch combination.
StClair throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
StClair drives through and clinches with David against the cage.
StClair keeps the fight in the clinch, despite David's efforts to push away.
David keeps the fight in the clinch, despite StClair's efforts to push away.
David prevents StClair from breaking the clinch.
Jr StClair has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
StClair working hard to break the clinch.
StClair working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on StClair's face as he tries to break the clinch.
StClair is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
StClair is trying to push David away but David has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
StClair wants to break free but David has control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
David prevents StClair from breaking the clinch.
StClair tries to break the clinch but David is controlling the position.
David wants to break free but StClair has control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samson David comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think David has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson David!
Samson David took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Nature's Edge Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Franks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander The Great One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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245 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Franks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander The Great One!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Great One is trying hard to land a takedown here. Franks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Franks gets a clinch.
The Great One wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Franks has him pressed against the cage.
The Great One wants to take the fight to the mat but Franks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Franks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by The Great One after a bit of a struggle.
Franks works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Franks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Franks stops The Great One from standing up.
The Great One is adopting a defensive guard.
The Great One looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franks wants to control from the top but The Great One keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Mike Franks wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Franks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. The Great One did well to prevent Franks getting side control.
Franks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The Great One kicks Franks off and gets back to his feet.
The Great One changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Franks looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Franks striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The Great One throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franks is trying to control The Great One's posture but The Great One avoids it.
The Great One tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Great One fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The Great One trying to control the position but Franks is working away.
The Great One is trying to get an arm triangle but Franks is defending well.
The Great One in side control, throwing shots but Franks defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Great One misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Franks tries to improve position but can't.
The Great One working the ground and pound but Franks is defending the strikes.
The Great One throws a strike aimed at the side of Franks's head but Franks avoids it well.
The Great One working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The Great One trying to control the position but Franks is working away.
The Great One working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Franks is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, The Great One asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The Great One wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Franks, who protects the arm well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Great One decides to stand back up. The Great One steps back and let's Franks get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander The Great One dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The Great One with a poor takedown
and Franks counters with a single leg into guard. The Great One didn't expect that.
Franks is fighting to break The Great One's control of his arms but The Great One is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The Great One looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Franks has picked The Great One up and slammed him! The Great One can't keep hold of the triangle and Franks manages to pass to side control!
Franks working the ground and pound.
Mike Franks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Franks is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt The Great One will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Great One is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Franks sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but The Great One is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franks postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Franks trying to control the position but The Great One is working away.
The Great One is trying to control Franks's posture but Franks avoids it.
Franks just content to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Great One wants to control but Franks postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Franks darts in and clinches The Great One up against the cage.
Franks prevents the takedown attempt.
Franks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Great One fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The Great One avoids the head kick by Franks.
The Great One shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Franks but Franks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mike Franks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander The Great One.
Franks throws a head kick but The Great One moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Great One stuffs the takedown.
The Great One takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Franks tries to clinch there but The Great One circles away.
The Great One shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. The Great One showed some decent athleticism there.
The Great One is stalling here. Franks is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! The Great One seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Franks has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The Great One is breathing heavily.
The Great One is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Franks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Great One manages to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franks is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The Great One pulls Franks in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Franks dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The Great One looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Franks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Great One tries to avoid it but Franks 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 clinches.
Franks is looking for a takedown.
The Great One has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Franks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The Great One pulls guard effortlessly.
The Great One not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Franks looking to sit in guard and control but The Great One gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The Great One preventing the sweep.
Franks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Great One postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Great One trying to control the position from guard on top but Franks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Great One working some strikes from top position.
Franks is trying to control the position but The Great One postures up.
The Great One wants to control from the top but Franks keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The Great One working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Franks's head.
The Great One postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Great One postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Franks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Great One is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Great One drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Great One jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Franks thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Franks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Great One.
The Great One distracts Franks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Franks trying to keep a closed guard but The Great One is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Great One wants to pass the guard but Franks is keeping the position.
Franks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The Great One is looking to work some ground and pound but Franks has wrist control.
The Great One throws a big elbow that misses.
The Great One passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The Great One grinds an elbow into Franks's temple.
Franks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Great One is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Franks will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The Great One decides to stand up, so the ref orders Franks to his feet.
The Great One is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Great One tries to close the distance and clinch but Franks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Great One fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franks doesn't manage to clinch there - The Great One circles away.
Mike Franks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Great One throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Franks's waist but Franks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Great One off to one side.
Mike Franks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander The Great One.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franks moves in looking to clinch but The Great One pushes him off.
The Great One shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Franks pinned against the cage. Franks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander The Great One comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Great One has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander The Great One!
Alexander The Great One 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 Chad Harkleroad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lloyd Christmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harkleroad comes to the cage accompanied by I am a real American. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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210 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chad Harkleroad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lloyd Christmas!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harkleroad closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Harkleroad lands in his opponent'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.
Christmas pushes Harkleroad off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Harkleroad 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.
Christmas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harkleroad is one step ahead there.
Harkleroad looking to pass the guard.
Christmas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harkleroad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harkleroad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christmas is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christmas trying to control the position here.
Harkleroad is pushing down on Christmas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Christmas is fighting to maintain full guard but Harkleroad has managed to sneak the leg through.
Christmas wants to get back to full guard.
Harkleroad really is a fat lump.
Harkleroad stalling away here and it's allowed Christmas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Harkleroad throwing strikes from guard but Christmas blocks nicely.
Christmas striking off his back but it's not causing Harkleroad any problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad wants to stand and escape but instead Christmas has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Christmas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harkleroad wants to get back to his feet but Christmas passes into half guard.
Christmas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Harkleroad wants to sweep but Christmas has passed to side control!
Harkleroad on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harkleroad tries to get out of the position.
Harkleroad is trying to improve his position.
Christmas stands up and beckons Harkleroad to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad looking to score a takedown here. Christmas is defending well but Harkleroad drives through and ends up in Christmas's guard.
Christmas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harkleroad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harkleroad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harkleroad postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Harkleroad 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 Harkleroad!
Harkleroad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Christmas looking to secure an arm triangle but Harkleroad defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harkleroad is squirming around, avoiding Christmas's attempts to control the action.
Christmas forces the positional change into back control.
Harkleroad wants to escape the position.
Christmas has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Harkleroad just trying to survive but Christmas is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lloyd Christmas dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Harkleroad darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Harkleroad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Christmas on the ground.
Christmas trying to control but Harkleroad postures up.
Harkleroad prevents Christmas from standing back up.
Christmas wants to control but Harkleroad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Christmas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Harkleroad throws a strike but Christmas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Harkleroad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christmas wants to get up but he can't break Harkleroad's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Christmas trying to control but Harkleroad is working from the bottom.
Harkleroad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christmas is one step ahead there.
Christmas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harkleroad is trying to control the position but Christmas postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Harkleroad keeping moving, preventing Christmas from controlling successfully.
Christmas pushing down on Harkleroad's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Christmas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Christmas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad is trying to maintain the position but Christmas is very close to passing his half guard.
Harkleroad is positioning himself well to prevent Christmas advancing to mount.
Harkleroad slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Harkleroad looking for a sweep. Not yet Harkleroad, not yet.
Christmas wants to control from the top but Harkleroad keeps moving.
Christmas is looking to work some ground and pound but Harkleroad has wrist control.
Christmas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christmas connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lloyd Christmas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Christmas wants to control from the top but Harkleroad keeps moving.
Harkleroad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harkleroad keeping moving, preventing Christmas from controlling successfully.
Christmas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Harkleroad gets the takedown into side control.
Harkleroad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christmas keeps working.
Harkleroad moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christmas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Harkleroad makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harkleroad.
Christmas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harkleroad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Christmas has managed to get both his arms back between Harkleroad's legs - danger averted.
Harkleroad wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Christmas is now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christmas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christmas is looking for a kimura here.
Christmas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lloyd Christmas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Harkleroad 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.
Harkleroad slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Harkleroad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christmas is keeping the position for now.
Harkleroad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Christmas wriggles free and stands up.
Christmas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Harkleroad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkleroad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Christmas.
Christmas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Harkleroad to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Harkleroad looking to sit in guard and control but Christmas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Harkleroad looking for a guillotine here but Christmas defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad keeping moving, preventing Christmas from controlling successfully.
Christmas throwing strikes but missing.
Christmas gets to his feet. Harkleroad looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Harkleroad closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Harkleroad throwing shots but Christmas is blocking nicely.
Harkleroad missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christmas trying to control but Harkleroad postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christmas kicks off Harkleroad and gets to his feet.
Harkleroad shoots in and gets a takedown into Christmas's guard.
Harkleroad is looking to advance position but Christmas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Christmas prevents Harkleroad from getting the reversal.
Christmas looking to control but Harkleroad is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Christmas landing shots from mount.
Christmas has isolated one of Harkleroad's arms. Harkleroad looking to fight him off but Christmas twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lloyd Christmas!
Lloyd Christmas took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Nature's Edge Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Prototype (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mr Anderson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Mr Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Patrick Prototype!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prototype fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Anderson to the ground. Prototype is now in Anderson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prototype content to stall in guard here.
Prototype trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prototype wanted to stand there but Anderson had control of the position.
Prototype looking to pass the guard.
Prototype tries to stand but Anderson is controlling from the bottom.
Prototype looking to pass the guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Patrick Prototype hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Prototype throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prototype is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Prototype not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Prototype trying to control the position.
Anderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anderson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Prototype working a defensive guard but Anderson passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is pressing down on Prototype's thigh, looking to free his foot. Prototype is holding on for now.
Anderson throwing shots but Prototype is blocking nicely.
Prototype wants to get back to full guard.
Prototype makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Prototype.
Anderson content to stall in guard here.
Prototype looking for a sweep. Not yet Prototype, not yet.
Anderson trying to control but Prototype is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prototype throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prototype has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Anderson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Prototype takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Prototype looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Prototype is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mr Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Prototype.
Anderson tries to clinch but Prototype moves out of range.
Anderson misses with a takedown
and Prototype counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Anderson's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson working for a triangle but Prototype defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Prototype looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anderson is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prototype is trying to keep Anderson in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Prototype dominated that round.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prototype fails to land the takedown.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Prototype circles away.
Prototype drives through with a takedown into Anderson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Prototype postures up.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Prototype tries to pass.
Anderson trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Prototype from controlling successfully.
Prototype working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Prototype pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Prototype, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Prototype is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.
Anderson shoots in but Prototype avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Prototype fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mr Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Prototype.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands with a slapping head kick.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Prototype tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Prototype manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Prototype with that takedown attempt.
Prototype circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prototype circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Prototype sprawls well.
Mr Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Prototype with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prototype fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson throws a leg kick which misses Prototype's front leg but catches the back leg as Prototype tries to avoid it.
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Prototype back into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Prototype as Anderson tries to tie him up.
A short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
Prototype misses with the head strike.
Prototype goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.
Prototype tries to circle away but Anderson has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prototype tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Prototype on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson scores with a takedown into Prototype's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson wants to stand but Prototype is controlling his posture from full guard.
Anderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Anderson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Prototype wants to clinch but Anderson slips to the side
and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown. Prototype fights it but they end up in guard.
Anderson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Anderson trying to control but Prototype is working from the bottom.
Prototype is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Prototype has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Prototype's legs - danger averted.
Prototype throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Prototype pushes Anderson off and gets back to his feet.
Prototype takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prototype circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prototype throws a combination that misses
and Anderson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Prototype's guard now.
Prototype not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Prototype keeps moving.
Prototype has a closed guard, preventing Anderson from standing up.
Anderson is fighting to break Prototype's control of his arms but Prototype is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Prototype is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Patrick Prototype hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Prototype with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson fails with the takedown.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Prototype sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prototype takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Anderson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Prototype to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Anderson working for a triangle but Prototype defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prototype is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anderson wants to control the position but Prototype says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Prototype is controlling the pace.
Anderson is staying active underneath Prototype, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Anderson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Hagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derrick Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Hagan!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagan tries to clinch up
and Ryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Derrick Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan throws a sloppy head kick and Hagan moves out of range easily.
Hagan tries to clinch up but Ryan circles away and keeps his distance.
Hagan misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ryan.
Hagan moves to clinch but Ryan breaks away
so Ryan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ryan prevents Hagan from getting back to his feet.
Hagan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ryan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hagan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ryan has Hagan in his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan is working an open guard so Hagan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Hagan or perhaps it was just good defense by Ryan which made him look bad.
Hagan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Derrick Ryan has been cut.
Hagan doesn't manage to clinch there - Ryan circles away.
Hagan throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
Hagan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hagan ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
Hagan tries for a takedown but Ryan circles away easily
and Ryan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hagan's guard.
Derrick Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Hagan.
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!
Ryan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ryan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ryan connects with a couple of short punches.
Ryan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagan keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hagan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hagan has escaped and now he's on top!
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Hagan wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Hagan throws a big right hand that misses.
Ryan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hagan wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagan tries to stand but Ryan is controlling from the bottom.
Hagan working some strikes from top position.
Ryan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hagan wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Hagan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hagan has managed to get both his arms back between Ryan's legs - danger averted.
Hagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hagan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hagan lands a couple of elbows.
Ryan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hagan is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagan trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hagan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Ryan. No joy for Hagan on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Hagan.
Hagan tries to clinch but Ryan moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hagan tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryan shoots in but Hagan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hagan looking to score a takedown here. Ryan is defending well but Hagan drives through and ends up in Ryan's guard.
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.
The cut man is working on Derrick Ryan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ryan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hagan was covering up waiting for the punch and Ryan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hagan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ryan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ryan landing some decent shots from guard.
Ryan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hagan is trying to keep Ryan in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hagan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ryan stops Hagan from standing up.
Ryan with a nice head shot there.
Hagan is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up.
Hagan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan avoiding damage as Hagan throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hagan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hagan prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Hagan manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hagan.
Ryan wants a takedown.
Hagan wants a takedown but no success here.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Hagan manages to get underhooks.
Hagan decides to pull guard.
Hagan is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ryan has his hands clasped together but Hagan extends an breaks Ryan's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hagan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henry Hagan!
An out of breath and clearly excited Henry Hagan thanked Saving Grace Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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