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GGGNP: Redemption 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Estep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Blankenship (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Estep comes into the arena with Courageous blaring out of the sound system. Blankenship is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Crazy Train. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Counter striker
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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Estep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Blankenship!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blankenship stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blankenship wants it to stay on the feet.
Blankenship looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Estep is breathing heavily.
Blankenship looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Estep is trying to get back to full guard.
Blankenship takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Blankenship wants to free his trapped foot but Estep is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estep is staying active underneath Blankenship, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Shane Blankenship was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Blankenship throws a body kick that misses.
Blankenship lands a left and a right that send Estep crashing to the mat, dazed. Blankenship thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Brian Estep has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blankenship pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blankenship misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blankenship looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shane Blankenship seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Blankenship with that takedown attempt.
Estep has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Estep to the ground. Blankenship is now in Estep's guard.
Estep wants to get back to his feet but Blankenship is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blankenship controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blankenship slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Blankenship is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Estep has escaped the position, nice work there.
Blankenship tries to move to mount but Estep blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship advances to mount.
Blankenship tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Estep tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Estep is working hard here to advance position.
Estep manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Blankenship working Estep over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blankenship performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Estep keeping control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blankenship is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Blankenship dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Estep'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.
Blankenship throws a head kick but Estep moves out of range.
Blankenship shoots in for a double leg but Estep sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Estep misses with a series of wild punches.
Blankenship takes the fight into the clinch.
Estep has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Estep is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blankenship is defending well.
Blankenship slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship pushes Estep back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blankenship breaks the clinch.
Estep tries to clinch up.
Blankenship throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Estep slaps away a takedown attempt from Blankenship, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brian Estep is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blankenship throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blankenship keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blankenship shoots in but Estep avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brian Estep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Blankenship.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship feints and as Estep raises his hands in defense, Blankenship changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blankenship accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blankenship stands and steps away. Estep gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blankenship shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Estep as he jumps to the side.
Blankenship shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Estep as he jumps to the side.
Blankenship fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blankenship tries to close the distance and clinch but Estep swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Blankenship is looking to clinch but Estep is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown by Estep or perhaps it was just good defense by Blankenship which made him look bad.
Blankenship throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blankenship tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blankenship forces Estep back against the cage and clinches.
Estep pulls guard successfully.
Estep wants to stand but Blankenship is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship wanted to stand there but Estep had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estep is trying to keep Blankenship in close.
Estep is striking off his back. Blankenship thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Blankenship with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blankenship trying to pass the guard but Estep defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Blankenship showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brian Estep's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Blankenship closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blankenship lands in his opponent's guard.
Blankenship is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Blankenship trying to control the position from guard on top but Estep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Estep is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blankenship with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blankenship stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Estep swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Estep wants to get back to his feet but Blankenship is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blankenship stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Estep swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estep trying to keep a closed guard but Blankenship is proving a slippery customer.
Estep working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blankenship.
Estep working a defensive guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Blankenship shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Blankenship showed some decent athleticism there.
Blankenship has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Estep won't allow Blankenship to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship content to control rather than advance.
Blankenship wants to free his trapped foot but Estep is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Blankenship throws a strike but Estep manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Blankenship tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Estep!
Brian Estep made sure to mention his sponsor, Nature's Edge Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Blankenship (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dillion Brody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenny Blankenship could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dillion Brody's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenny Blankenship!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dillion Brody!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Brody. No joy for Blankenship on that attempt.
Blankenship scores with a nice body kick.
Brody throws a series of punches but Blankenship avoids them all with ease.
Brody throws a combination that misses
and Blankenship counters with a head kick. That will keep Brody thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Brody misses with the combination.
Blankenship avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dillion Brody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brody swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blankenship counters with an outside leg kick.
Brody looks gassed!
The fighters circle momentarily. Brody darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Kenny Blankenship has been cut.
Brody throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blankenship closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Blankenship controls the position.
Blankenship is trying to get an arm triangle but Brody is defending well.
Blankenship is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brody has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brody is letting Blankenship control him for a moment.
Blankenship creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Brody sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Blankenship content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Blankenship is trying to get an arm triangle but Brody is defending well.
Blankenship remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship decides to stand back up.
Brody throws a series of punches but Blankenship avoids them all with ease.
Brody slaps away a takedown attempt from Blankenship, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brody looks to land a combination but Blankenship avoids it well.
Brody lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Blankenship backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brody misses with a double jab
and Blankenship counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blankenship closes the distance and pushes Brody back into the cage.
Blankenship has Brody pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brody gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Blankenship. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blankenship breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blankenship scores with a nice right hand.
Blankenship thumps Brody with a low kick.
Brody misses with a wild combination.
Blankenship has a takedown stuffed.
Brody throws a combination that misses
and Blankenship counters with a leg kick.
Blankenship closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brody's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blankenship sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brody's guard.
Blankenship stands up out of the half guard.
Blankenship shoots in for a takedown but Brody shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brody lands a two punch combo.
Brody misses with a two punch combination.
Brody throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blankenship holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Blankenship lands a damaging elbow.
Blankenship is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brody is defending well.
Blankenship pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brody swinging wildly here.
Brody throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blankenship counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blankenship closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brody is trying to stand back up but Blankenship is controlling him
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blankenship decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Dillion Brody is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brody misses with a combination
and Blankenship counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Blankenship dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Blankenship's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brody misses with a series of wild punches.
Brody swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blankenship counters with a body kick that stops Brody in his tracks momentarily.
Blankenship instigates a clinch.
Blankenship pulls guard successfully.
Brody is looking to advance position but Blankenship has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Blankenship controlling the pace for now.
Brody is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Blankenship content just to control the position here.
Brody wants to try and get back to his feet.
Brody is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Brody looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Blankenship! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kenny Blankenship!
Kenny Blankenship 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jr StClair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan has chosen Don't Stop Believing as his entrance music. Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Frankie Logan looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jr StClair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Logan!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Logan looks gassed!
StClair misses with the combination.
StClair closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Logan did well to prevent StClair getting side control.
StClair missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
StClair throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
StClair not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Logan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Logan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Logan is defending against the submission attempts here by StClair.
Logan is looking for a sweep. StClair is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
StClair keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
StClair decides to stand and escape the position.
StClair misses with a series of wild punches.
StClair has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Logan throws a left and a right that both miss
and StClair counters with a nice leg kick.
Logan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
StClair avoids a kick to the body.
Logan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Logan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from StClair.
StClair throws a head kick but Logan moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan moves into the clinch.
Logan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as StClair walks away with a smile on his face. Logan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
StClair drives through and clinches with Logan against the cage.
StClair breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frankie Logan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Logan misses with a jab, cross combination.
StClair dodges the punch combination from Logan.
Logan tries to clinch but StClair moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
StClair instigates a clinch.
Logan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. StClair just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on StClair's face as he tries to break the clinch.
StClair working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
StClair avoiding damage as Logan throws knees to the body.
StClair's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Logan is looking to clinch but StClair is avoiding it.
StClair fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Logan to the ground. StClair is now in Logan's guard.
Logan has his foot on StClair's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. StClair works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Logan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
StClair stands up from Logan's guard - StClair perhaps looking for a knockout.
StClair moves into the clinch.
StClair breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Logan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but StClair paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Logan tries to clinch but StClair moves away
and StClair counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by StClair!
Logan tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Logan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Logan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with StClair. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
StClair with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
StClair decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Logan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Logan stuffs the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Logan sizes up StClair with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Logan fails with an attempt to clinch.
StClair darts in and clinches Logan up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jr StClair 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.
Logan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from StClair.
Logan jabs StClair to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Logan tries to clinch but StClair moves out of range.
Logan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Logan throws a series of punches but StClair avoids them all with ease.
Logan fails to land with a series of punches.
Logan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. StClair doesn't seem bothered though.
StClair fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Logan, pushing him back against the cage.
StClair prevents Logan from breaking the clinch.
StClair wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Logan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Logan is trying to break the clinch but StClair is controlling him.
Logan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan tries a body shot but StClair blocks it.
StClair tries to break the clinch but Logan is controlling the position.
StClair is trying to break free.
StClair breaks from the clinch.
StClair tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Logan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Logan duly obliges.
Logan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but StClair paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Logan closes the distance but StClair moves to the side
and StClair counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
StClair wants to get back to striking at distance but Logan won't allow it.
Logan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on StClair's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Logan tries to circle away but StClair has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
StClair tries to break the clinch but Logan is controlling the position.
Logan is trying to force a seperation but StClair has the dominant position.
StClair manages to break the clinch.
Logan scores with a nice strike.
Logan is looking to clinch but StClair is avoiding it.
Jr StClair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
StClair clinches up against the cage.
StClair wants to break free but Logan has control.
Logan can't get the takedown.
StClair pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Logan throws a sloppy head kick and StClair moves out of range easily.
StClair dives in and grabs Logan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Logan pushes down on StClair's head and hops out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
StClair moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan 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.
Logan tries to close the distance and clinch up but StClair swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Logan tries to clinch up but StClair circles away and keeps his distance.
Logan tries to clinch up but StClair circles away and keeps his distance.
StClair lands a slapping body shot.
A left and a right from StClair both land. Nice combination.
StClair has closed the distance and engaged Logan in a clinch.
Logan trying to stall but StClair improves his position.
Logan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
StClair breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick there by Logan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Logan keeps StClair at a distance using the push kick.
Logan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from StClair.
StClair lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Logan misses with the combination.
Logan slips a jab and a cross from StClair.
No luck for StClair with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jr StClair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for StClair.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan avoids the head kick by StClair.
Frankie Logan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Logan avoids the body shot from StClair.
StClair falls off balance throwing a combination
and Logan counters with a body kick that stops StClair in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jr StClair will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
StClair shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Logan is trying to defend but StClair finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
StClair lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
StClair content to control rather than advance.
StClair 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.
StClair not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Logan tries to get to full guard but StClair has control of the leg.
Logan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
StClair is trying to control. Logan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Logan is defending against the submission attempts here by StClair.
Logan wants to get back to his feet.
Logan is trying to get back to full guard.
StClair escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
StClair misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
StClair misses with a jab, cross combination.
Logan moves in looking to clinch but StClair pushes him off.
StClair misses with the combination.
Logan tries to clinch but StClair moves out of range.
Logan tries to clinch there but StClair circles away.
StClair avoids a punch combination nicely.
StClair slips under a jab.
StClair closes the distance and clinches.
StClair wants to get back to striking at distance but Logan won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
StClair looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
StClair looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Logan misses with a knee strike.
StClair working hard to break the clinch.
StClair wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Logan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Logan working hard to break the clinch.
StClair is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
StClair is looking to break free of the clinch but Logan has double underhooks.
Logan wants to break the clinch but can't.
StClair has Logan pressed against the cage, preventing Logan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Logan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
StClair escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Logan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
StClair looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
StClair avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
StClair has a takedown stuffed.
StClair shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Logan as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jr StClair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
StClair throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan misses with a double jab.
Logan closes the distance and clinches.
StClair prevents Logan from breaking the clinch.
Frankie Logan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jr StClair is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Logan tries to throw a body punch but StClair avoids it by throwing Logan back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jr StClair showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for StClair, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jr StClair!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ironman. Samson David had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samson David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Horton!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horton feints and as David raises his hands in defense, Horton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
David looking to control.
Horton stands up and waves to David to follow him.
David misses with an attempted mid kick.
David throws a leg kick that is checked
and Horton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Horton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
David looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Horton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
David keeping full guard, as Horton tries to pass.
Horton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but David manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Horton has David in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton is controlling David's posture.
Horton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. David is aware though and is defending well.
Horton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Horton keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David got a little sloppy there for a moment and Horton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, David has managed to get both his arms back between Horton's legs - danger averted.
David wants to control from the top but Horton keeps moving.
David will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Horton has David pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Horton is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! David rolls with it to try and escape but Horton cranks on the arm and David is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Horton!
A determined Nick Horton didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Tebow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tebow comes to the cage accompanied by Tim Tebow's Fire. Harvey has chosen Dangerzone as his entrance music. Tebow has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. AJ Harvey has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Tebow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, AJ Harvey!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tebow tries to bum rush Harvey with a series of wild strikes but Harvey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tebow is breathing heavily.
Tebow darts in trying to clinch
and Harvey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harvey moves into the clinch successfully.
Harvey decides to pull guard.
Harvey is controlling Tebow's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by AJ Harvey.
Harvey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tebow pinned against the cage. Tebow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Harvey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tebow was covering up waiting for the punch and Harvey finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Harvey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Harvey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tebow will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harvey distracts Tebow with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Harvey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harvey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tebow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tebow is working an open guard so Harvey takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Harvey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tebow swivels and escapes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harvey fails with the takedown.
Tim Tebow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Harvey.
Harvey clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harvey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tebow defends it nicely.
Harvey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No luck for Harvey with that takedown attempt.
Tim Tebow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harvey misses with a few strikes there.
Harvey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tebow pinned against the cage. Tebow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Harvey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tebow is looking to take this one to the mat.
Harvey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tebow backwards.
Harvey manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Harvey lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tebow!
Harvey pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
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.
Tebow takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Harvey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AJ Harvey's cut.
That's time! Tebow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tebow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harvey.
Tim Tebow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tebow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harvey.
A head kick by Tebow misses
and Harvey counters with a single leg into guard. Tebow didn't expect that.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Harvey has eaten all the pies!
Tebow being controlled here, momentarily.
Harvey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Harvey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Harvey is working Tebow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harvey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Harvey gets to his feet. Tebow looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Harvey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tebow avoids it really well and circles away.
Harvey plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey has managed to clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Harvey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tebow is trying to force a seperation but Harvey has the dominant position.
Harvey has hold of one of Tebow's legs. Tebow is fighting the takedown attempt but Harvey gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harvey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Harvey passes Tebow's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey is controlling the pace.
Harvey postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Tebow to stand up.
Harvey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tebow sprawls well. Tebow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harvey gets slowly back to his feet.
Tim Tebow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Harvey.
Harvey scores with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tebow sprawls well initially but Harvey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Harvey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Harvey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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!
Harvey controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Harvey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on AJ Harvey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Harvey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tebow trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Harvey manages to pass to mount!
Tebow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harvey on the ground.
Harvey content just to control the position here.
Harvey quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Harvey but it's paid off an Tebow is forced to tap! Nice work by Harvey.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). AJ Harvey!
After the big win, AJ Harvey made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Nature's Edge Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kasey Ballard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rylan Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ballard comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the Tiger. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kasey Ballard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rylan Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ballard tries to sprawl but Hunter drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hunter connects with a nice short shot to Ballard's temple.
Ballard wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ballard won't allow Hunter to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hunter in particular looking to stall.
Ballard is trying to control but can't.
Ballard is trying to stand back up but Hunter is controlling him
Ballard trying to control but Hunter postures up.
We're going to have a standup here because Kasey Ballard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hunter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter is looking to stand up but Ballard won't let him.
Ballard keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hunter drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ballard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hunter has Ballard in his guard.
Ballard wanted to stand there but Hunter had control of the position.
Ballard is breathing heavily.
Hunter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hunter lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ballard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballard has given up his back. Will we see Hunter going for some submissions?
Ballard defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hunter's arms.
Hunter working for the choke.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunter looking to break Ballard's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ballard remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hunter will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballard trying to control the hands but Hunter breaks the grip.
Hunter is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I really don't envy Ballard right now.
Ballard showing good submission defense here.
Ballard trying to control the action but Hunter just sinks the hooks in.
Ballard preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hunter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ballard manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ballard shoots for a takedown but Hunter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ballard has a takedown stuffed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter shoots for a double leg takedown but Ballard sprawls well. He's pushed Hunter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hunter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ballard pinned against the cage. Ballard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rylan Hunter dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ballard moves in looking to clinch but Hunter pushes him off.
Ballard keeps the fight on the outside.
Ballard fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunter slips under a jab.
Hunter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ballard avoids it really well and circles away.
Hunter forces Ballard back against the cage and clinches.
Ballard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunter trying to control but Ballard is working from the bottom.
Hunter postures up.
Hunter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ballard being controlled here, momentarily.
Hunter won't allow Ballard to sweep him here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hunter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ballard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ballard has escaped and now he's on top!
Ballard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ballard has managed to get both his arms back between Hunter's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ballard uses it to pass to side control.
Ballard has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hunter looks for a takedown but Ballard sprawls well.
Hunter shoots for a takedown but Ballard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kasey Ballard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rylan Hunter.
Hunter shoots in and gets a takedown into Ballard's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Ballard keeps moving.
Ballard is trying to keep Hunter in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hunter is looking to advance position but Ballard has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Ballard prevents Hunter from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter reaches up to try and control the position but Ballard seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Hunter rolls and tries to escape and now Ballard has his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballard struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Hunter right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ballard controlling the positon.
Rylan Hunter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ballard looking for the choke but no joy.
Hunter wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rylan Hunter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ballard misses with a wild combination.
Hunter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ballard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ballard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunter but Hunter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hunter rushes Ballard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ballard pulls Hunter into guard.
Ballard keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
Hunter advances to half guard.
Hunter wants to free his trapped foot but Ballard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballard is not content to let Hunter control the position.
Hunter controlling the action here.
Ballard 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.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hunter is thwarting Ballard's attempts to control the position.
Hunter is looking for a kimura here.
Ballard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ballard.
Ballard keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballard is pulling down on Hunter's head to control his posture.
Hunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ballard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ballard trying to control the position.
Ballard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Ballard is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter slips nicely into half guard.
Hunter trying to control the action but Ballard is working from the bottom.
Hunter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ballard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hunter.
Hunter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rylan Hunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunter has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rylan Hunter!
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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). McCoy comes to the cage accompanied by Voices. The crowd seem to be enjoying Harkleroad's choice of entrance music: I am a real American. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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208 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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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
10 - 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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chad Harkleroad!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harkleroad looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Harkleroad stays in close to McCoy's body and controls the position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Harkleroad has eaten all the pies!
Harkleroad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McCoy is not content to let Harkleroad control the position.
Harkleroad is trying to get an arm triangle but McCoy is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy prevents Harkleroad from improving position.
McCoy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McCoy passes the guard and advances to mount!
McCoy working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Harkleroad looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by McCoy! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Austin McCoy!
Austin McCoy 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 Nathaniel Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Stamper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstruck. Nathaniel Price is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathaniel Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Harry Stamper!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price throws a nice looking combination but Stamper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Price moves out of range of the body kick from Stamper.
Price gets a double leg takedown into Stamper's guard.
Price controlling from the top position.
Price wants to control from the top but Stamper keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stamper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Price sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stamper's guard.
Stamper trying to control from the bottom.
Stamper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Price pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price prevents Stamper from standing back up.
Price not doing much here.
Price working over Stamper with some ground and pound. Stamper looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stamper is trying to get back to full guard.
Price stalling.
Price wants to control but Stamper is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stamper wants to control but Price is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stamper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Price pulls his head out easily.
Stamper looks gassed!
Price is pressing down on Stamper's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stamper is holding on for now.
Price stands up from half guard.
Price misses with a takedown attempt - Stamper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stamper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stamper darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Price wants to improve his position but Stamper is controlling well.
Stamper wants to pass the guard but Price is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price has one foot on Stamper's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
No luck for Price with that takedown attempt.
Stamper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stamper is looking to clinch.
Price scores with a head kick.
Stamper dives in and scores a takedown into Price's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stamper stops Price from standing up.
Stamper stopping the sweep attempt from Price.
Price looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price has Stamper pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Price dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stamper throws a head kick that half lands.
Price shoots in for a takedown but Stamper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Price fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stamper avoids it really well and circles away.
Price gets the takedown into side control.
Stamper manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Price wants to control but Stamper is keeping busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Price keeps working.
Price avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stamper.
Stamper not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Price is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Price is trying to stand back up but Stamper is controlling him
Price is looking to improve his position.
Stamper stands up from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stamper shoots for a takedown but Price saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Price tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Price drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stamper can't do much from the bottom here.
Stamper prevents Price from moving into mount.
Price cracks Stamper with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stamper taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stamper is trying to get back to half guard.
Price working the ground and pound.
Price is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Price is looking to take a break and control but Stamper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stamper is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price cracks Stamper with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Price controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Price is trying to get an arm triangle but Stamper is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stamper taking a bit of punishment here - Price scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Price dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Stamper 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 Stamper off to one side.
Price throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stamper's waist but Stamper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Price off to one side.
Stamper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nathaniel Price is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stamper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Price as he avoids it easily.
Stamper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stamper wants it to stay on the feet.
Stamper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Price paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stamper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Price sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stamper somewhat.
Nathaniel Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Stamper.
Stamper slips a straight right by Price.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Price moves into the clinch.
Stamper stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price tries to pull guard but Stamper holds him up against the cage and eventually Price drops back down to his feet.
Stamper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Price is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stamper prevents a body shot from Price.
Stamper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Price gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Price has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stamper uses from the top position.
Price escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stamper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Price keeping moving, preventing Stamper from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stamper wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
Price pushes Stamper off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Price clinches with his opponent.
Stamper is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price breaks the clinch.
Stamper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Price moves into range and clinches up with Stamper.
Stamper prevents Price from breaking the clinch.
Price misses with a body punch.
Stamper keeps control of Price as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Price manages to break the clinch.
Stamper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Price looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Price shoots in looking for a takedown but Stamper manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Price's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stamper closes the distance and clinches up with Price, looking for a takedown. Stamper pushes Price against the cage but Price circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Price shoots in looking for a takedown but Stamper manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Price's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Price misses with a head kick.
Price fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stamper moves into the clinch successfully.
Stamper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stamper lands a high kick!
Price throws a series of strikes that have Stamper backpedaling.
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.
Stamper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Price.
Harry Stamper 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.
Stamper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathaniel Price showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Price, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathaniel Price!
An out of breath and clearly excited Nathaniel Price thanked Nature's Edge Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lloyd Christmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thracian Spartacus (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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210 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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205 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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lloyd Christmas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thracian Spartacus!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christmas tries to sprawl but Spartacus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Christmas trying to hold on to Spartacus's head to control him but Spartacus postures up.
Christmas is pressing down on Spartacus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Spartacus throws an elbow that misses. Christmas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Spartacus's guard. Nice move by Christmas!
Christmas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Christmas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Spartacus, up you get!
Christmas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spartacus as he avoids it easily.
Christmas shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Spartacus as Christmas shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lloyd Christmas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spartacus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Christmas to the ground. Spartacus is now in Christmas's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christmas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Christmas is breathing heavily.
Christmas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Spartacus!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartacus defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Christmas.
Spartacus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Christmas punching from mount but Spartacus doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Christmas 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.
Christmas is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Spartacus to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Spartacus shrugs it off.
Christmas tries to control but Spartacus wriggling away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spartacus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Spartacus wants to control but Christmas is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christmas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Christmas looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Christmas is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spartacus moves into the clinch successfully.
Spartacus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spartacus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Spartacus trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christmas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spartacus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spartacus throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Christmas trying to control but Spartacus is working from the bottom.
Christmas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Christmas passes Spartacus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Spartacus trying to control here.
Christmas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Christmas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spartacus is just riding it out for now. Christmas eventually gives up the hold.
Christmas passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christmas looking to finish with strikes here!
Spartacus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Christmas tries to control but Spartacus wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christmas forces the positional change into back control.
Christmas trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lloyd Christmas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Spartacus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Christmas is trying to defend but Spartacus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Christmas gets back to full guard.
Christmas is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Spartacus rolls with it to try and escape but Christmas cranks on the arm and Spartacus is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lloyd Christmas!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lloyd Christmas made sure he mentioned Nature's Edge Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Five Sixteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Sizemore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 - 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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Markus Sizemore!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sizemore is looking to clinch but Five Sixteen is avoiding it.
Five Sixteen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sizemore scores with a takedown into Five Sixteen's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sizemore gets to his feet. Five Sixteen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sizemore gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Five Sixteen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Five Sixteen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sizemore is looking to sweep but instead, Five Sixteen has passed into half guard.
Five Sixteen is trying to control the action in half guard but Sizemore is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Five Sixteen stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizemore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Five Sixteen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sizemore somewhat.
Five Sixteen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Five Sixteen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sizemore controlling from the top position.
Sizemore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore is sitting in close to Five Sixteen's body. Five Sixteen has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sizemore is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sizemore is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Five Sixteen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matthew Five Sixteen!
Matthew Five Sixteen retains his heavyweight title!
As Matthew Five Sixteen got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thank you Jesus.'.
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