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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Blankenship (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jr StClair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenny Blankenship!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jr StClair!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blankenship lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but StClair circles away quickly and effectively.
StClair throws a series of punches but Blankenship moves out of range.
StClair swinging wildly here.
Jr StClair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blankenship throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Blankenship has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
StClair keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blankenship pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blankenship 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.
StClair closes the distance and clinches up with Blankenship, looking for a takedown. StClair pushes Blankenship against the cage but Blankenship circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blankenship tries for a takedown but StClair sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
StClair scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Kenny Blankenship has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
StClair lands a jab.
Blankenship changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. StClair tries to avoid it but Blankenship manages to keep hold of a leg and drag StClair to the ground. StClair escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Blankenship. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blankenship throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
StClair lands a nice shot that snaps Blankenship's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship throws a wild hook but StClair just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Blankenship gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - StClair raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jr StClair!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erek Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horton comes to the cage accompanied by Sandman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Erek Horton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samson David!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from David enables Horton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. David manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
David looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Horton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Horton slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Erek Horton wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Horton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Horton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt David or not.
Horton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Horton lands a body shot.
Horton digs a right hand into David's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on David's gas tank.
Horton scores with a hook to the body.
David looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
David takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Samson David has been cut.
Horton lands a left hand.
Horton lands a hook that snaps the head of David backwards.
Horton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Horton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David takes a knee right on the jaw!
Horton lands a damaging elbow.
Horton working the clinch nicely. David is working for position but Horton cracks him with a big knee to the head! David crumples up against the cage and Horton lands two more shots before the ref can save David! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Erek Horton!
Erek Horton decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Markus Sizemore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Blankenship (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blankenship has chosen Crazy Train as his entrance music. 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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Markus Sizemore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Blankenship!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blankenship tries for a takedown but Sizemore circles away easily
and Sizemore counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sizemore.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sizemore is fighting to break Blankenship's control of his arms but Blankenship is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sizemore thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blankenship really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sizemore. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sizemore controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blankenship has his hands on Sizemore's head, controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Blankenship pushes Sizemore up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship is stalling here.
Blankenship tries for a takedown but Sizemore manages to get underhooks.
Sizemore could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Blankenship breaks from the clinch.
Blankenship changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sizemore tries to avoid it but Blankenship manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sizemore to the ground. Sizemore escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Markus Sizemore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Blankenship.
Sizemore throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Blankenship was covering up waiting for the punch and Sizemore finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sizemore gets to his feet - Blankenship follows without any prompting.
Sizemore decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Blankenship is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore wants to work for an arm triangle but Blankenship is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sizemore is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Blankenship!
Blankenship wants to control but Sizemore is having none of it.
Sizemore raining down shots from the mount!
Blankenship is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sizemore trying to control but Blankenship is having none of it.
Blankenship tries to hold on but Sizemore postures up.
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 Blankenship's face.
Sizemore with shots to the head and body - Blankenship looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sizemore tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sizemore landing strikes from the mount and Blankenship is in trouble!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blankenship is squirming around, avoiding Sizemore's attempts to control the action.
Sizemore controlling from the full mount.
Sizemore 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.
Blankenship is squirming around, avoiding Sizemore's attempts to control the action.
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.
Sizemore tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sizemore prevents Blankenship from getting the reversal.
Sizemore in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Blankenship is trying desperately to improve position.
Blankenship is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blankenship is desperately trying to improve his position but Sizemore has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Sizemore dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Blankenship shoots in but Sizemore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sizemore shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blankenship is trying to defend but Sizemore finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Blankenship tries to get to full guard but Sizemore has control of the leg.
Sizemore looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sizemore wants to control but Blankenship is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Markus Sizemore wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sizemore bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A control attempt from Blankenship but he's now mounted!
Sizemore looking to control but Blankenship is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sizemore manages to capitalize on a mistake by Blankenship to take his back!
Sizemore lands shots from the back.
Blankenship is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sizemore looking for the RNC.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore lands punches and elbows.
Blankenship preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sizemore.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blankenship is really stuck here.
Sizemore not allowing Blankenship to control his hands.
Blankenship is trying to get back to his feet but Sizemore has full control of the position and if anything, Blankenship has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Blankenship is defending well though. Sizemore let's go of the attempt for now.
Sizemore is hanging on to Blankenship's back as he tries to escape.
Blankenship wants to get back to his feet.
Blankenship trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sizemore trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I would not like to be Blankenship right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Sizemore is looking for the choke from the back position but Blankenship is controlling his hands well.
Sizemore is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Sizemore controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blankenship tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sizemore takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Sizemore 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!
Blankenship shoots for a takedown but Sizemore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sizemore lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blankenship circles away quickly and effectively.
Sizemore drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sizemore trying to control the position but Blankenship is working away.
Blankenship is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sizemore off and has taken his back!
Sizemore is keeping busy.
Blankenship is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sizemore is defending well though. Blankenship let's go of the attempt for now.
Blankenship avoiding Sizemore 's attempts to control his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship has the hooks in. Sizemore is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sizemore trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Sizemore defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Blankenship misses with punches from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship doesn't have the hooks in and Sizemore manages to turn into his guard.
Sizemore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blankenship is keeping the position for now.
Blankenship throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sizemore trying to control the position from guard on top but Blankenship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sizemore throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sizemore scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sizemore gets to his feet - Blankenship follows without any prompting.
Blankenship moves in looking to clinch but Sizemore pushes him off.
Sizemore shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blankenship counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Sizemore or perhaps it was just good defense by Blankenship which made him look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sizemore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus Sizemore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sizemore stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sizemore wants it to stay on the feet.
Blankenship leaves Sizemore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sizemore wants to clinch.
Blankenship wants to clinch up but Sizemore keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Blankenship.
Blankenship is looking to take a break and control but Sizemore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Blankenship seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Blankenship working away.
Sizemore is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Blankenship has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blankenship is looking to take a break and control but Sizemore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shane Blankenship has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markus Sizemore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blankenship is trying to get an arm triangle but Sizemore is defending well.
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 Markus Sizemore.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sizemore, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Sizemore!
Markus Sizemore really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Nature's Edge Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rylan Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Tebow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tebow comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tim Tebow's Fire kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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235 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rylan Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Tebow!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hunter lands a jab to the nose.
Hunter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tebow.
Tebow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tebow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hunter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tebow is trying to control Hunter's posture. Hunter takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Tebow! Hunter is rotating here... this could be the end... Tebow is out! Hunter has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rylan Hunter!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Estep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Estep comes to the cage accompanied by Courageous. The crowd seem to be enjoying Horton's choice of entrance music: Ironman. Nick Horton 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
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Estep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Horton!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estep fails with the takedown
and Horton counters with a head kick that drops Estep to the mat! Estep scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Estep is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horton rushes Estep and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Estep is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Estep jumps guard but Horton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Estep seems to have got his legs back now.
Estep manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Horton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Horton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Horton controlling from the top position.
Estep keeping moving, preventing Horton from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horton is looking to work some ground and pound but Estep has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estep keeping full guard, as Horton tries to pass.
Horton preventing the sweep.
Horton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Estep is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Horton defends well.
Horton advances position into side control!
Estep is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estep is looking for a sweep.
Estep stops Horton from passing to mount.
Estep taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sloppy strikes there by Horton.
Horton prevents Estep from escaping the position.
Horton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Estep has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Horton but great work by Estep.
Horton wants to control but Estep postures up.
Horton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Estep kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Horton is pushing Estep's head away, looking to escape. Estep manages to hold on to the position though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Horton regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Horton trying to control the position.
Estep stopping the sweep attempt from Horton.
Estep landing some decent shots from guard.
Horton is trying to keep Estep in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estep stands up out of Horton's guard for a moment - Horton manages to land a nice upkick.
Horton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Estep is one step ahead there.
Estep tries to free his leg and advance position but Horton is retaining full guard.
Estep gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Horton gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Horton cracks Estep with a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Estep will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Horton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Horton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Horton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Horton tries to keep at a distance but Estep has taken the fight into the clinch.
Horton has Estep pressed against the cage, preventing Estep from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Horton turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Nick Horton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Estep is not content to let Horton control the position.
Estep manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Estep has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Horton is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton wants to take a breather but Estep is having none of it.
Horton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Estep defends it well.
Horton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Horton is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Estep manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estep uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Horton as Estep shoots in.
Horton shoots in for a double leg but Estep sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horton throws a sloppy head kick and Estep moves out of range easily.
Horton shoots in for a takedown but Estep shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Estep shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Horton but Horton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Estep stuffs the takedown attempt from Horton. Horton gets slowly back to his feet.
Brian Estep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Horton.
Horton is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estep misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horton shoots in for a takedown but Estep shows good takedown defense.
Horton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Estep counters with a straight right hand.
Horton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Estep avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Horton.
Estep is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estep wants to control but Horton postures up.
Horton advances nicely into full mount.
Horton content just to control the position here.
Horton looking to finish Estep with some ground and pound. This is bad for Estep!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Estep is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Horton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The 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!
Horton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Horton scores with punches from side control.
Horton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Horton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horton laying and praying for a moment but Estep takes advantage and regains half guard.
Horton stands up and beckons Estep to join him on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton shoots in but no luck this time.
Estep lands with a nice combination. Horton backs away looking to recover.
Estep tries to clinch up.
Estep throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horton shoots and misses
and Estep counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brian Estep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Horton.
Horton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Estep tries to avoid it but Horton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Estep to the ground. Estep escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Estep counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Estep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Estep is working for takedown but Horton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Estep escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Estep misses with a takedown attempt - Horton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Estep misses with a series of wild punches.
Nick Horton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horton lands a high kick!
Estep clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Estep.
Estep lands with a right to the head.
Horton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Horton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Estep is trying hard to land a takedown here. Horton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Estep dives in and grabs Horton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Horton pushes down on Estep's head and hops out.
Estep wants to clinch up but Horton keeps it at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Horton.
Horton shoots in looking for a takedown. Estep tries to sprawl out of it but Horton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Estep manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Estep to the mat! Estep manages to get full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Horton stopping the sweep attempt from Estep.
Horton wants to control from the top but Estep keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Horton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Horton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Horton!
Nick Horton took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between AJ Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thracian Spartacus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harvey comes to the cage accompanied by Dangerzone. The key to victory for AJ Harvey 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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, AJ Harvey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thracian Spartacus!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvey shoots for a double leg takedown but Spartacus sprawls well. He's pushed Harvey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spartacus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harvey as he jumps to the side.
Spartacus fails with a takedown attempt.
Harvey misses with a hook
so Spartacus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Spartacus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spartacus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harvey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spartacus has managed to get both his arms back between Harvey's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harvey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harvey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spartacus postures up.
Spartacus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harvey really is a fat lump.
Harvey seems keen to control Spartacus's posture.
Harvey striking from the bottom here.
Harvey trying to keep a closed guard but Spartacus is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartacus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Spartacus is in close to Harvey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Harvey working for a triangle but Spartacus defends it easily.
Spartacus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harvey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harvey wants to sweep here but Spartacus controlling him for the moment.
Spartacus throws a strike but Harvey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Spartacus lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Harvey!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus dominating with strikes here.
It looks like AJ Harvey has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spartacus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
A nice elbow there by Spartacus.
Spartacus looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Spartacus unloading with bombs!
AJ Harvey's cut is getting worse.
Harvey working to try and regain half guard.
Spartacus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Harvey is rocked!
AJ Harvey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at AJ Harvey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thracian Spartacus!
Thracian Spartacus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Harkleroad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McCoy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Voices. Harkleroad is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I am a real American. The key to victory for Austin McCoy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Austin McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chad Harkleroad!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harkleroad closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Harkleroad working away.
Harkleroad goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McCoy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Harkleroad's guard! Nice work there by McCoy!
McCoy lands a couple of elbows.
McCoy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCoy passes Harkleroad's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McCoy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harkleroad blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCoy.
Harkleroad is looking to improve his position.
Harkleroad is in trouble now - McCoy has advanced to mount!
McCoy prevents Harkleroad from getting the reversal.
McCoy looking to control but Harkleroad is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harkleroad is desperately trying to improve his position but McCoy has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkleroad wants to control but McCoy is having none of it.
McCoy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McCoy raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy working the ground and pound effectively.
Harkleroad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCoy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harkleroad wants to control but McCoy is having none of it.
McCoy swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Austin McCoy!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Austin McCoy made sure he mentioned Nature's Edge Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dillion Brody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Stamper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dillion Brody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Harry Stamper!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stamper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brody misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Brody misses.
Brody misses with a series of wild punches.
Stamper clinches up against the cage.
Stamper keeps control of Brody as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brody is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brody is trying to break the clinch but Stamper has him pressed against the cage.
Stamper decides to pull guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stamper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Still in half guard, Stamper seems content to control.
Stamper slips a nice elbow through Brody's hands, connecting with Brody's forehead.
Stamper performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamper seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stamper slows the pace down in half guard.
Brody tries to kick Stamper off but Stamper keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stamper content to control rather than advance.
Brody is trying to stand.
Stamper content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Harry Stamper hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Stamper lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brody takes a step back to recover.
Stamper 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.
Stamper working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brody's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stamper content to stall in guard here.
Stamper decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stamper scores with a nice body kick.
A punch combination from Brody misses.
Dillion Brody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stamper shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Brody is breathing heavily.
Stamper controlling his opponent.
Stamper quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Stamper but it's paid off an Brody is forced to tap! Nice work by Stamper.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Stamper!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Harry Stamper made sure he mentioned Nature's Edge Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Prototype (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Price might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Thunderstruck. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathaniel Price!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Patrick Prototype!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Prototype is trying to defend but Price finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Prototype is staying active underneath Price, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Prototype tries to get to full guard but Price has control of the leg.
Prototype trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Price manages to pass to mount!
Price wants to control the pace but Prototype is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prototype tries to hold on but Price pushes him away.
Price looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prototype is trying to stand.
Price lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Price content just to control the position here.
Prototype can't escape the position.
Price trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Price gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Prototype tries to close the distance and clinch but Price swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Price shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Prototype defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prototype fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Price sprawls well initially but Prototype persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Prototype is keen to just control but Price is a slippery customer.
Price knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Prototype on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Price pushes Prototype off looking to stand but Prototype dives back in and keeps control.
Prototype perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Prototype landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Price moves into full guard.
Prototype stands and steps away. Price gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Price feints and as Prototype raises his hands in defense, Price changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Prototype is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price looking to sit in guard and control but Prototype gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Prototype wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
Price seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Prototype chips away with some ground and pound.
Prototype has gone for a leg lock! Price slips out almost immediately though and dives into Prototype's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prototype scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Price takes the fight into the clinch.
Price has hold of one of Prototype's legs. Prototype is fighting the takedown attempt but Price gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price wanted to stand there but Prototype had control of the position.
Price trying to control but Prototype is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prototype is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Price dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Prototype loads up on a big right hand but Price slips the punch.
Prototype throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Price's waist but Price gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Prototype off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Price.
Price lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Price pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Prototype keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Prototype fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Price doesn't manage to clinch there - Prototype circles away.
Price shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Prototype as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathaniel Price. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price is looking to clinch.
Prototype feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Price is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Prototype defends well.
Prototype trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prototype has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Price is proving hard to escape from.
Price not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price keeping moving, preventing Prototype from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Patrick Prototype has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Prototype displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Price.
Price closes the distance and clinches.
Price breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Price stuffs the takedown.
Prototype keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Prototype gets caught napping as Price dives in and scores a takedown. Prototype manages to retain guard.
Nathaniel Price overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prototype is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prototype keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
Price gets to his feet - Prototype follows without any prompting.
Prototype tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prototype shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Price defends it nicely.
No luck for Price with that takedown attempt.
Price swinging wildly here.
Price throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Prototype tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Price is in Prototype's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Prototype not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Prototype working for a triangle but Price defends it easily.
Price wanted to stand there but Prototype had control of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prototype is looking for a triangle but Price pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Price dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Prototype stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Price.
Price blocks a head kick by Prototype.
Prototype fails in his attempt to clinch.
Prototype ducks under a wild hook from Price.
Price closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Prototype's guard.
Prototype is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Price advances position into side control!
Prototype manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Price tries to stand and escape but Prototype is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price stalling away here and it's allowed Prototype to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Prototype keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
Prototype had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Price defends it easily.
Price trying to stand up but can't free himself from Prototype's guard.
Price postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prototype manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Price shoots in for a takedown but Prototype shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Prototype avoids the head kick by Price.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Price closes the distance and pushes Prototype back into the cage.
Price breaks the clinch.
Prototype forces Price back against the cage and clinches.
Price's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Price gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prototype tries to break the clinch but Price is controlling the position.
Prototype tries to stall but Price uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Price pulls guard effortlessly.
Prototype trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prototype scoring with punches to the head and body.
Prototype gets to his feet. Price looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Price scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Prototype tries to improve position but can't.
Prototype wants to control but Price postures up.
Price tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Prototype's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Prototype regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price is thwarting Prototype's attempts to control the position.
Prototype looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Prototype wants to control but Price is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price trying to control from half guard but Prototype is working away.
Price performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Nathaniel Price did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Price's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Price moves into range and clinches up with Prototype.
Price keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Prototype's efforts to push away.
Prototype looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Price slows down the pace here.
Prototype has had enough of the clinch but Price keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Prototype is trying to maintain the position but Price is very close to passing his half guard.
Price controlling the action here.
Prototype trying to control but Price postures up.
Prototype is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prototype flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prototype is looking to improve his position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Price wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prototype keeps working.
Prototype is trying to control but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Prototype. No joy for Price on that attempt.
Prototype fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Price avoids it really well and circles away.
Nathaniel Price is winning the standup battle so far.
Prototype fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Prototype looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Prototype's face as Price controls the position.
Prototype is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Price tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Prototype.
Prototype is refusing to be controlled, as Price sits in half guard.
Prototype trying to control from the bottom.
Prototype manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price tries to free his leg and advance position but Prototype is retaining full guard.
Price wants to stand but Prototype is controlling his posture from full guard.
Price postures up.
Price wants to control from the top but Prototype keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Price stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prototype swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Price had his way with Patrick Prototype in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Prototype tries for a takedown but Price sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Price shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Prototype sprawls well. Prototype wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Price gets slowly back to his feet.
Price throws a leg kick but Prototype moved away.
Prototype tries to clinch up but Price circles away and keeps his distance.
Price gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Price effectively controlling the action here.
Prototype trying to land knees to the body.
Price has Prototype pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Prototype manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Price as Prototype tries to tie him up.
Price prevents Prototype from breaking the clinch.
Price has picked Prototype up - he's going for a ride! Price dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Price perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Prototype is pressing down on Price's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Price pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prototype is keeping the position for now.
Price showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Price trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Prototype is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nathaniel Price wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Price tries to clinch there but Prototype circles away.
Prototype walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Price checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Prototype displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Price.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathaniel Price. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Price connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Prototype momentarily.
Prototype fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Price avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prototype keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Prototype.
Price tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prototype was well out of range. Poor timing from Price.
Prototype moves to clinch but Price breaks away
and Price counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Prototype working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Price has passed into half guard!
Price not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Prototype works to full guard.
Prototype is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Prototype tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Price gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
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!
Price gets caught flat footed, as Prototype shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Patrick Prototype has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nathaniel Price is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Price looking for a sweep. Not yet Price, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathaniel Price showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Price has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathaniel Price!
Nathaniel Price is the new light heavyweight champion!
Nathaniel Price 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 Matthew Five Sixteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lloyd Christmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matthew Five Sixteen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lloyd Christmas!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Five Sixteen gets a double leg takedown into Christmas's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Five Sixteen stays in close to Christmas's body and controls the position.
Five Sixteen wants to pass the guard but Christmas is keeping the position.
Christmas trying to keep a closed guard but Five Sixteen is proving a slippery customer.
Five Sixteen stopping the sweep attempt from Christmas.
Five Sixteen trying to control the position from guard on top but Christmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Five Sixteen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Five Sixteen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Five Sixteen drives through with a takedown into Christmas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Christmas pulls Five Sixteen in to control the position.
Five Sixteen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Christmas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lloyd Christmas was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Five Sixteen shoots in and gets a takedown into Christmas's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christmas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Five Sixteen trying to control but Christmas is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christmas is pulling down on Five Sixteen's head. It's preventing any offense from Five Sixteen, at least for the moment.
Five Sixteen stands and steps away. Christmas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Five Sixteen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Five Sixteen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Five Sixteen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Five Sixteen decides to stand back up. Five Sixteen steps back and let's Christmas get back to his feet.
Five Sixteen clinches up against the cage.
Five Sixteen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Christmas clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Christmas wants to control his opponent's hands but Five Sixteen gets his hands free.
Will Five Sixteen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Five Sixteen is trying to stick to Christmas's back but Christmas is turning into Five Sixteen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Five Sixteen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Christmas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen wants to sweep here but Christmas controlling him for the moment.
Christmas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Christmas wants to pass the guard but Five Sixteen is keeping the position.
Five Sixteen looking for a guillotine here but Christmas defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Five Sixteen is trying to control the position but Christmas postures up.
Christmas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Five Sixteen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Christmas throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Five Sixteen dominated that round.
That's time! Five Sixteen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Christmas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Five Sixteen pinned against the cage. Five Sixteen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Five Sixteen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Five Sixteen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Christmas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Christmas is staying active underneath Five Sixteen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Five Sixteen is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christmas trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Five Sixteen controlling the pace for now.
Five Sixteen lands a nice shot to the head.
Christmas can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen landing shots from mount.
Christmas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Five Sixteen.
Five Sixteen controlling from the full mount.
Christmas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Christmas working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Five Sixteen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Five Sixteen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christmas tries to lock up and control but Five Sixteen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Five Sixteen tries to control but Christmas wriggling away.
Christmas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Five Sixteen lands a nice shot to the head.
Five Sixteen working for a guillotine from mount but Christmas is in no mood to give up.
Five Sixteen controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Christmas?
Christmas working to try and regain half guard.
Five Sixteen with shots to the head and body - Christmas looks very uncomfortable down there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Five Sixteen controlling the pace for now.
Christmas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Five Sixteen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Five Sixteen throws a right and a left that Christmas avoids nicely.
Five Sixteen gets the takedown into side control.
Christmas is not content to let Five Sixteen control the position.
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Christmas sneaks back into half guard.
Five Sixteen wants to stand up but Christmas is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Five Sixteen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Christmas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Christmas wants to control but Five Sixteen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Five Sixteen gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Five Sixteen feints and as Christmas raises his hands in defense, Five Sixteen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Five Sixteen looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christmas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Five Sixteen is one step ahead there.
Christmas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Five Sixteen controls the pace.
Five Sixteen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Five Sixteen throws a strike but Christmas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Christmas looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christmas throws a big right hand that misses.
Christmas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Five Sixteen is keeping the position for now.
Five Sixteen has his foot on Christmas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christmas works his way back into a safe position though.
Five Sixteen is trying to control the position but Christmas postures up.
Christmas preventing the sweep.
Five Sixteen is trying to control the position but Christmas postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matthew Five Sixteen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Christmas has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Christmas.
Christmas stands up.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lloyd Christmas 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Five Sixteen blocks the elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Five Sixteen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Five Sixteen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Five Sixteen!
Matthew Five Sixteen is the new heavyweight champion!
Matthew Five Sixteen made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thank you Jesus.'.
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