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Wednesday Night Warriors: 10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Tebow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dillion Brody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tebow comes to the cage accompanied by Tim Tebow's Fire. Tebow has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Tim Tebow could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dillion Brody's chin.
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Tebow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dillion Brody!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Brody. Those never looked like landing.
Brody throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tebow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brody swinging wildly here.
Brody falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tebow counters with a series of strikes. Brody will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brody lands a left and a right that sends Tebow crashing to the canvas! Brody dives into mount looking to finish!
Tebow is rocked!
It looks like Tim Tebow has been cut.
Tebow is breathing heavily.
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!
Brody cracks Tebow with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dillion Brody!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clubber Lane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Stop Believing. The key to victory for Frankie Logan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 lbs
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Logan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clubber Lane!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan lands a nice looking body shot.
Logan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Logan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Logan darts in trying to clinch
and Lane counters with a nice body shot.
Lane thuds a left hand into Logan's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lane thuds his right hand into Logan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Logan is breathing heavily.
Lane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Logan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lane misses with the combination.
Lane drives through and clinches with Logan against the cage.
Logan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Logan tries to break the clinch but Lane is controlling the position.
Lane has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Logan uses from the top position.
Lane throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan looking to sit in guard and control but Lane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Logan looking for a guillotine here but Lane defends easily.
Lane lands a couple of digs.
Lane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lane looking to pass the guard.
Logan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lane gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lane throws a series of punches but Logan moves out of range.
Frankie Logan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lane clinches.
Logan wants a takedown.
Lane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lane moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Logan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Logan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lane manages to break the clinch.
Logan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clubber Lane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Logan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Logan tries to bum rush Lane with a series of wild strikes but Lane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lane throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Logan was covering up waiting for the punch and Lane finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lane is looking to work some ground and pound but Logan has wrist control.
Lane trying to control but Logan is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Logan looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lane wants to pass the guard but Logan is keeping the position.
Lane stands up and waves to Logan to follow him.
Lane blocks a head kick by Logan.
Lane clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lane manages to break the clinch.
Lane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Logan checks it well.
Lane misses with a takedown attempt - Logan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Logan throws a sloppy head kick and Lane moves out of range easily.
Logan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Lane dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Logan throws a one two combo.
Logan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lane tries to bum rush Logan with a series of wild strikes but Logan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lane has closed the distance and engaged Logan in a clinch.
Logan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Logan wants to break free but Lane has control.
Lane manages to pull guard.
Lane is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Logan has his hands clasped together but Lane extends an breaks Logan's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lane.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clubber Lane!
Clubber Lane very nearly forgot to thank Saving Grace Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Lovell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brayden Lovell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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210 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Lovell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brayden Lovell!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brayden Lovell gets caught flat footed, as Steve Lovell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steve Lovell is pushing down on Brayden Lovell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brayden Lovell is fighting to maintain full guard but Steve Lovell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brayden Lovell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steve Lovell.
Steve Lovell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Steve Lovell is trying to control the action in half guard but Brayden Lovell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steve Lovell stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Brayden Lovell to get to his feet.
Steve Lovell really is a fat lump.
Brayden Lovell tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Brayden Lovell. Beautiful body shot.
Brayden Lovell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steve Lovell misses with a takedown attempt
and Brayden Lovell counters with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brayden Lovell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brayden Lovell throws a good cross that connects.
Steve Lovell throws a hook to the side of Brayden Lovell's head but Brayden Lovell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve Lovell has a takedown stuffed.
Steve Lovell is breathing heavily.
Brayden Lovell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brayden Lovell lands with a nice combination. Steve Lovell backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Steve Lovell has been cut.
Brayden Lovell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steve Lovell tries to avoid it but Brayden Lovell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steve Lovell to the ground. Steve Lovell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steve Lovell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brayden Lovell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Lovell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brayden Lovell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Steve Lovell did well to prevent Brayden Lovell getting side control.
Steve Lovell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brayden Lovell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brayden Lovell trying to control the action but Steve Lovell is working from the bottom.
Brayden Lovell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steve Lovell is pressing down on Brayden Lovell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brayden Lovell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve Lovell looking to control.
Brayden Lovell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brayden Lovell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steve Lovell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brayden Lovell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brayden Lovell throws a big right hand that misses.
Brayden Lovell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Steve Lovell's guard.
Brayden Lovell stopping the sweep attempt from Steve Lovell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brayden Lovell looking to sit in guard and control but Steve Lovell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brayden Lovell uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Brayden Lovell wants to clinch.
Steve Lovell tries to clinch but Brayden Lovell is having none of it.
Steve Lovell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brayden Lovell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brayden Lovell throws an elbow that misses. Steve Lovell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brayden Lovell's guard. Nice move by Steve Lovell!
Brayden Lovell looking for a sweep. Not yet Brayden Lovell, not yet.
Brayden Lovell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brayden Lovell looking for a sweep. Not yet Brayden Lovell, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steve Lovell gets to his feet. Brayden Lovell looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Steve Lovell shoots in but no luck this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brayden Lovell lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brayden Lovell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Lovell's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Brayden Lovell as Steve Lovell shoots in.
Brayden Lovell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Brayden Lovell both land. Nice combination.
Steve Lovell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Steve Lovell swings for the body but Brayden Lovell moves out of range.
Steve Lovell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brayden Lovell counters with a solid body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brayden Lovell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brayden Lovell scores with a nice body kick.
Brayden Lovell wants to clinch.
Brayden Lovell lands a nice looking body kick.
Brayden Lovell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brayden Lovell scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick from Brayden Lovell lands but Steve Lovell takes it in his stride.
Brayden Lovell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brayden Lovell throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brayden Lovell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Steve Lovell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brayden Lovell is in Steve Lovell's guard.
Steve Lovell looking for a sweep. Not yet Steve Lovell, not yet.
Brayden Lovell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Steve Lovell is proving hard to escape from.
Brayden Lovell is in close to Steve Lovell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Steve Lovell working a defensive guard here.
Steve Lovell wants to get back to his feet but Brayden Lovell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Steve Lovell working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brayden Lovell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Steve Lovell uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Brayden Lovell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brayden Lovell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steve Lovell's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve Lovell gets caught napping as Brayden Lovell dives in and scores a takedown. Steve Lovell manages to retain guard.
Brayden Lovell trying to control but Steve Lovell is working from the bottom.
Steve Lovell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brayden Lovell postures up and lands a big shot to Steve Lovell's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brayden Lovell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steve Lovell working a defensive guard here.
Brayden Lovell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brayden Lovell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Steve Lovell trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Brayden Lovell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steve Lovell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steve Lovell keeping moving, preventing Brayden Lovell from controlling successfully.
Brayden Lovell won't allow Steve Lovell to get back to his feet.
Brayden Lovell lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve Lovell trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Steve Lovell pushes Brayden Lovell off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Brayden Lovell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick from Brayden Lovell lands but Steve Lovell takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brayden Lovell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steve Lovell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brayden Lovell lands a nice shot to the body.
Brayden Lovell cracks Steve Lovell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brayden Lovell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brayden Lovell forces Steve Lovell back against the cage and clinches.
Brayden Lovell scores with a knee to the head.
Steve Lovell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Lovell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brayden Lovell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brayden Lovell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Lovell's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Brayden Lovell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brayden Lovell lands a head kick. Steve Lovell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brayden Lovell misses the shot to the body.
Steve Lovell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brayden Lovell shoots in looking for a takedown but Steve Lovell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brayden Lovell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steve Lovell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brayden Lovell avoids it really well and circles away.
Steve Lovell tries to clinch up but Brayden Lovell circles away and keeps his distance.
Steve Lovell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brayden Lovell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steve Lovell tries for a takedown but Brayden Lovell circles away easily
and Brayden Lovell counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brayden Lovell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brayden Lovell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Steve Lovell rather than just go for the knockout.
Brayden Lovell throws a front kick that sends Steve Lovell stumbling back into the cage.
Brayden Lovell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brayden Lovell throws a right and a left that Steve Lovell avoids nicely.
Steve Lovell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brayden Lovell as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Lovell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brayden Lovell delivers a nice body kick.
Steve Lovell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brayden Lovell.
Steve Lovell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Steve Lovell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brayden Lovell was covering up waiting for the punch and Steve Lovell finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Steve Lovell wants to control from the top but Brayden Lovell keeps moving.
Steve Lovell preventing the sweep.
Steve Lovell gets to his feet - Brayden Lovell follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve Lovell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steve Lovell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brayden Lovell scores with a nice head shot.
Nice jab there from Brayden Lovell.
Brayden Lovell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steve Lovell.
Steve Lovell will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Brayden Lovell misses with the combination.
Brayden Lovell lands a jab to the head.
Steve Lovell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brayden Lovell as he avoids it easily.
Brayden Lovell lands with a slapping head kick.
Steve Lovell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brayden Lovell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Brayden Lovell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brayden Lovell taking punishment in the form of punches.
Brayden Lovell is trying to get back to his feet.
Steve Lovell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brayden Lovell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Steve Lovell has hold of Brayden Lovell's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Brayden Lovell tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Steve Lovell cranks the arm and Brayden Lovell screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Brayden Lovell, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Steve Lovell!
An out of breath and clearly excited Steve Lovell thanked Saving Grace Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Stamper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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220 lbs
5 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Harry Stamper!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stamper closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stamper is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith pushes Stamper off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Stamper shoots in.
David Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stamper is striking from the bottom but Smith uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with a head shot. Stamper uses the momentum to regain guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Stamper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stamper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stamper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stamper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stamper wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamper is trying to keep Smith in close.
Stamper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Stamper drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stamper defends it easily.
Stamper is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Smith has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Stamper is looking to defend but Smith has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Stamper! Smith pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Stamper taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Smith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zack Lovell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thracian Spartacus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lovell has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zack Lovell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thracian Spartacus!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thracian Spartacus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lovell throws a right hand that Spartacus ducks under and follows up with a left that Spartacus also avoids with ease.
Spartacus fails with a takedown attempt.
Spartacus tries to close the distance and clinch but Lovell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spartacus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spartacus wants it to stay on the feet.
Lovell is breathing heavily.
Lovell tries to clinch there but Spartacus circles away.
Spartacus blocks a head kick by Lovell.
Spartacus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lovell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Spartacus landing some decent shots from guard.
Spartacus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Spartacus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spartacus connects with a couple of short punches.
Spartacus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lovell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spartacus chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartacus connects with a couple of short punches.
Spartacus works over Lovell with some ground and pound from guard.
Lovell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spartacus scoring with some ground and pound.
Spartacus postures up and lands a big shot to Lovell's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spartacus landing some decent shots from guard.
Spartacus won't allow Lovell to get back to his feet.
Spartacus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spartacus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Spartacus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Spartacus cracks Lovell with a solid left hand.
Lovell is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spartacus postures up and lands a big shot to Lovell's brow.
Oh Lovell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spartacus arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Lovell's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thracian Spartacus!
A relieved looking Thracian Spartacus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kasey Ballard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Sizemore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ballard comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the Tiger. The key to victory for Kasey Ballard has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kasey Ballard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Markus Sizemore!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sizemore 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.
Sizemore stands up from Ballard's guard - Sizemore perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sizemore tries to clinch up.
Ballard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sizemore's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sizemore can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ballard wants to pass the guard but Sizemore is keeping the position.
Ballard prevents Sizemore from getting back to his feet.
Sizemore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ballard defends it easily.
Ballard trying to control but Sizemore is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizemore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ballard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sizemore keeping moving, preventing Ballard from controlling successfully.
Ballard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sizemore keeping moving, preventing Ballard from controlling successfully.
Ballard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Kasey Ballard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sizemore stuffs the takedown attempt from Ballard. Ballard gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ballard is refusing to be controlled, as Sizemore sits in half guard.
Sizemore tries to stand and escape but Ballard actually recovers to full guard.
Sizemore sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ballard is looking to stand up but Sizemore isn't so interested in that idea.
Sizemore stays in close to Ballard's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore wants to control from the top but Ballard keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Markus Sizemore was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice body kick there by Ballard.
Ballard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sizemore.
Sizemore should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sizemore tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ballard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ballard shoots in and gets a takedown into Sizemore's guard.
Sizemore looks gassed!
Ballard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sizemore looking for subs off his back but Ballard has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ballard is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Sizemore manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballard wants to stand but Sizemore has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sizemore controlling Ballard's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ballard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kasey Ballard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ballard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sizemore closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ballard's guard.
Ballard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sizemore controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sizemore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ballard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ballard keeping moving, preventing Sizemore from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ballard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Markus Sizemore was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sizemore throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ballard was covering up waiting for the punch and Sizemore finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizemore trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sizemore must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ballard is looking for a triangle but Sizemore pushes his legs off easily.
Ballard keeping moving, preventing Sizemore from controlling successfully.
Ballard controls Sizemore momentarily but Sizemore frees himself.
Sizemore wants to control from the top but Ballard keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sizemore looking to pass the guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Markus Sizemore wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ballard feints and as Sizemore raises his hands in defense, Ballard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sizemore keeping moving, preventing Ballard from controlling successfully.
Sizemore lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ballard!
Sizemore unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ballard's face.
Ballard is looking to improve his position but Sizemore isn't that keen on the idea.
Markus Sizemore has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sizemore goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ballard is on top in guard.
Sizemore wants to stand but Ballard is controlling the position.
Sizemore has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sizemore looking for subs off his back but Ballard has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sizemore is breathing heavily.
Ballard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Sizemore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sizemore closes the distance and pushes Ballard back into the cage.
Sizemore tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sizemore fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ballard is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sizemore can't fight it off and eventually Ballard manages to take the fight to the floor. Sizemore looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sizemore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ballard defends it easily.
Ballard stands up and waves to Sizemore to follow him.
Sizemore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sizemore enables Ballard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sizemore manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ballard prevents Sizemore from getting back to his feet.
Ballard wants to control from the top but Sizemore keeps moving.
Sizemore wants to stand up but Ballard is controlling him.
Sizemore looking for a guillotine here but Ballard defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore trying to strike off his back.
Sizemore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ballard defends it easily.
Ballard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sizemore has a closed guard, preventing Ballard from standing up.
Sizemore scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballard shoots in for a takedown but Sizemore shows good takedown defense.
Ballard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sizemore's guard.
Sizemore working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ballard has passed into half guard!
Ballard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sizemore tries to roll over but Ballard keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore is refusing to be controlled, as Ballard sits in half guard.
Ballard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sizemore wants to control but Ballard is keeping busy.
Ballard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sizemore is refusing to be controlled, as Ballard sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kasey Ballard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ballard 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Markus Sizemore!
Markus Sizemore made sure to mention his sponsor, Nature's Edge Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Five Sixteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
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216 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matthew Five Sixteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Barker!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barker shoots in and drives through. Five Sixteen sprawls well.
Barker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Five Sixteen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Five Sixteen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Five Sixteen trying to control from half guard but Barker is working away.
Barker trying to control but Five Sixteen postures up.
Barker tries to kick Five Sixteen off but Five Sixteen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Barker is refusing to be controlled, as Five Sixteen sits in half guard.
Five Sixteen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barker is pressing down on Five Sixteen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Five Sixteen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barker controls Five Sixteen momentarily but Five Sixteen frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Five Sixteen stands and steps away. Barker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Five Sixteen gets a double leg takedown into Barker's guard.
Barker pulls Five Sixteen in close to his closed guard and prevents Five Sixteen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Five Sixteen pushes down on Barker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen is trying to control the action in half guard but Barker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barker wants to get back to his feet.
Five Sixteen wants to control but Barker is keeping him busy.
Barker flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barker tries to get to full guard but Five Sixteen has control of the leg.
Five Sixteen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Matthew Five Sixteen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A head kick misses from Five Sixteen.
Barker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Five Sixteen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Barker looks gassed!
Five Sixteen is trying to control Barker's posture but Barker avoids it.
Five Sixteen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen wants to get back to his feet.
Barker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Five Sixteen is looking to improve his position.
Barker not doing much here.
Five Sixteen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Five Sixteen is refusing to be controlled, as Barker sits in half guard.
Barker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barker is thwarting Five Sixteen's attempts to control the position.
Five Sixteen is looking to improve his position.
Five Sixteen moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barker looking to pass the guard.
Barker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Five Sixteen is looking to stand up but Barker isn't so interested in that idea.
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!
Barker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barker wants it to stay on the feet.
Barker moves into the clinch.
Barker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Five Sixteen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Barker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barker doesn't manage to clinch there - Five Sixteen circles away.
Five Sixteen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barker wants to clinch up but Five Sixteen keeps it at a distance.
Five Sixteen misses with a series of wild punches.
Five Sixteen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barker's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barker pushes Five Sixteen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Barker dives in and scores a takedown into Five Sixteen's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker trying to control but Five Sixteen is working from the bottom.
Five Sixteen looking to control.
Matthew Five Sixteen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Five Sixteen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Five Sixteen has his foot on Barker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barker works his way back into a safe position though.
Five Sixteen wants to stand but Barker is controlling the position.
Barker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barker stands and steps away. Five Sixteen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Barker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Five Sixteen is fending him off so far but Barker persists. Nope, Five Sixteen circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Five Sixteen, pushing him back against the cage.
Barker pushes Five Sixteen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Five Sixteen tries for a takedown but Barker manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Five Sixteen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Barker.
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!
Barker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Barker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Barker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Five Sixteen defends well.
Five Sixteen gets to his feet - Barker follows without any prompting.
Barker tries to clinch but Five Sixteen moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Five Sixteen as he jumps to the side.
Five Sixteen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Five Sixteen trying to control the position from guard on top but Barker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Five Sixteen won't allow Barker to get back to his feet.
Five Sixteen stands up from Barker's guard - Five Sixteen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Matthew Five Sixteen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Five Sixteen feints and as Barker raises his hands in defense, Five Sixteen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Barker trying to control the position here.
Five Sixteen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Barker, up you get!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Five Sixteen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barker quickly recovers to half guard.
Barker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Five Sixteen decides to stand up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barker has his takedown stuffed
and Five Sixteen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Five Sixteen.
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 Matthew Five Sixteen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Barker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Five Sixteen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Barker keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Barker trying to control here.
Barker is in trouble now - Five Sixteen has advanced to mount!
Barker is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Five Sixteen looking to control but Barker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Five Sixteen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Five Sixteen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Five Sixteen avoids the attempt from Barker to control.
Five Sixteen gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Barker wants to clinch up but Five Sixteen keeps it at a distance.
Five Sixteen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Barker working for submissions but it's allowed Five Sixteen to get to half guard.
Five Sixteen working over Barker with some ground and pound. Barker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Five Sixteen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barker sees it coming and defends easily.
Barker throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Barker controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Five Sixteen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barker!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Five Sixteen.
Barker is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Barker tries to hold on but Five Sixteen postures up.
Barker's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Five Sixteen controlling from the full mount.
Barker is squirming around, avoiding Five Sixteen's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Barker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Five Sixteen looking to control but Barker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barker tries to hold on but Five Sixteen postures up.
Five Sixteen working Barker over with strikes here.
Five Sixteen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Barker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking 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.
Barker in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Andrew Barker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthew Five Sixteen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Five Sixteen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Five Sixteen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Five Sixteen, 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Five Sixteen!
Post fight, Matthew Five Sixteen stared into the camera and said 'Thank you Jesus.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zaine Lovell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jethro Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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212 lbs
12 - 2 - 1 |
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181 cm
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215 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
12 - 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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jethro Gibbs!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovell keeps the fight on the outside.
Lovell throws a head kick but Gibbs moves out of range.
Lovell misses with a combination
and Gibbs counters with a right hand to the body.
Lovell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gibbs fails to land the takedown.
Lovell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lovell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lovell lands with a nice combination. Gibbs backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Jethro Gibbs has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovell stuffs the takedown.
Gibbs tries a head kick but it misses.
Lovell lands with a slapping head kick.
Gibbs tries to clinch but Lovell moves out of range.
Lovell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lovell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gibbs, up you get!
Gibbs 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs lands with a straight right. Lovell didn't see that one coming.
Gibbs avoids the head kick by Lovell.
Lovell forces Gibbs back against the cage and clinches.
Lovell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gibbs is trying to break the clinch but Lovell has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lovell.
Gibbs manages to pull guard.
Lovell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gibbs on the ground.
Gibbs is working an open guard so Lovell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lovell feints a jab promting Gibbs to slip. Lovell then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gibbs slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lovell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gibbs wants to control but Lovell is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovell wants to control but Gibbs is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibbs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lovell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gibbs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gibbs keeping moving, preventing Lovell from controlling successfully.
Gibbs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lovell defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gibbs wants to stand up but Lovell is controlling him.
Lovell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gibbs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gibbs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lovell keeping control of the position.
Lovell wants to control but Gibbs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovell moves into full guard.
Gibbs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gibbs throws a strike but Lovell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gibbs is looking for a triangle but Lovell pushes his legs off easily.
Lovell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!
Lovell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gibbs's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gibbs working for a triangle but Lovell defends it easily.
Gibbs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zaine Lovell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jethro Gibbs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A head kick misses from Lovell.
Zaine Lovell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gibbs is defended easily by Lovell.
Lovell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lovell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lovell moves into the clinch.
Lovell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gibbs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lovell circles away quickly and effectively.
Lovell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Gibbs is predictable there
and Lovell counters with a thumping low kick.
A lazy body kick from Gibbs
and Lovell counters with a single leg into guard. Gibbs didn't expect that.
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!
Lovell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovell throws a big elbow that misses.
Lovell stands up and waves to Gibbs to follow him.
Zaine Lovell is winning the standup battle so far.
Gibbs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lovell defends it nicely.
Lovell jabs Gibbs right on the nose. Gibbs blinks but takes it well.
Lovell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibbs has a takedown stuffed.
Zaine Lovell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jethro Gibbs.
Gibbs is breathing heavily.
Gibbs is looking to clinch but Lovell is avoiding it.
Lovell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gibbs shoots for a takedown but Lovell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lovell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lovell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lovell digs a good body shot into Gibbs's ribs.
Lovell scores with a push kick.
Lovell closes the distance and clinches.
Lovell manages to break the clinch.
Lovell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gibbs!
Zaine Lovell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovell landing strikes from the mount and Gibbs is in trouble!
Lovell working the ground and pound effectively.
Lovell controlling from mount.
Gibbs is looking to improve his position but Lovell isn't that keen on the idea.
Lovell goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gibbs turns into him and now he's in Lovell's guard.
Lovell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs is looking to stand up but Lovell won't let him.
Lovell pulls Gibbs in close to prevent any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lovell is on top in guard.
Lovell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lovell connects with an inside leg kick.
Gibbs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lovell pinned against the cage. Lovell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zaine Lovell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jethro Gibbs's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gibbs misses with a takedown attempt
and Lovell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lovell scores with a hook to the body. Gibbs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lovell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lovell lands a brutal head kick. Gibbs looks out on his feet and Lovell throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Zaine Lovell!
Zaine Lovell retains his heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Zaine Lovell made sure he mentioned Saving Grace Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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