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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Blankenship (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dillion Brody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blankenship kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Crazy Train. Shane Blankenship has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Blankenship!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dillion Brody!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brody throws a right and a left that Blankenship avoids nicely.
Brody swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brody lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blankenship circles away quickly and effectively.
Brody swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blankenship holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Blankenship manages to pull guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Brody postures up and lands a big shot to Blankenship's brow.
Blankenship is looking for a triangle but Brody pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brody stopping the sweep attempt from Blankenship.
Blankenship is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brody pushes Blankenship off looking to stand but Blankenship dives back in and keeps control.
Blankenship seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship stands up out of the half guard.
Some wild striking there from Brody.
Blankenship looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Blankenship is nestled in close to Brody, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Blankenship looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Blankenship is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brody doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blankenship.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blankenship is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brody sees it coming and defends easily.
Blankenship passes to side control.
Blankenship is trying to get an arm triangle but Brody is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Blankenship cracks Brody with a big elbow.
Blankenship controls the position.
Brody tries to escape but Blankenship is in control.
Brody is trying to escape the position but Blankenship is controlling the position.
Brody takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Shane Blankenship just wasn't active enough.
Brody throws a combination that misses
and Blankenship counters by clinching up.
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!
Blankenship pulls guard effortlessly.
Brody throws a strike but Blankenship rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Blankenship stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Blankenship misses with a takedown attempt - Brody sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blankenship lands with a nice body kick.
Brody looks gassed!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brody throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blankenship holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Blankenship has hold of one of Brody's legs. Brody is fighting the takedown attempt but Blankenship gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Blankenship controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Blankenship dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brody misses with a double jab
and Blankenship counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Blankenship looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brody stuffs the takedown attempt from Blankenship. Blankenship gets slowly back to his feet.
Blankenship shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brody as he jumps to the side.
Brody misses with a few strikes there.
Brody misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shane Blankenship is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brody swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blankenship counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blankenship throws a head kick that misses.
Blankenship shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Blankenship was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Blankenship controlling the pace for now.
Brody is breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship unloading with bombs!
Blankenship has control of Brody's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Brody regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Blankenship lands a big shot there that rocks Brody but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship controlling his opponent.
Blankenship has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Brody is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane Blankenship!
A very excited looking Shane Blankenship made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Blankenship (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ironman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Horton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenny Blankenship!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horton takes one to the side of the head.
Horton lands a high kick!
Blankenship misses with a takedown attempt - Horton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blankenship shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Horton defends it nicely.
Blankenship tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blankenship shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Horton defends it nicely.
Nick Horton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Blankenship.
Horton shoots in looking for a takedown. Blankenship tries to sprawl out of it but Horton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blankenship manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blankenship fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship shoots in for a takedown but Horton shows good takedown defense.
Horton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blankenship sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blankenship.
Blankenship looks gassed!
Blankenship doesn't manage to clinch there - Horton circles away.
Horton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Horton moves into full mount! Blankenship won't be happy about that!
Horton controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton prevents Blankenship from getting the reversal.
Horton controlling from the full mount.
Horton dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship is trying to escape the mount.
Blankenship gets back to half guard.
Blankenship won't allow Horton to pass to mount.
Horton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Horton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Horton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Horton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Blankenship for as long as he can get away with.
Nick Horton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Horton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blankenship wants to clinch.
Horton dives in and scores a takedown into Blankenship's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Horton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Horton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blankenship shoots in looking for a takedown. Horton tries to sprawl out of it but Blankenship keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Horton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Horton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blankenship tries for a takedown but Horton manages to get underhooks.
Horton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Horton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blankenship tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nick Horton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Blankenship.
Blankenship tries to pull guard but Horton holds him up against the cage and eventually Blankenship drops back down to his feet.
Horton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blankenship gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship prevents a takedown attempt there.
Horton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Horton as Blankenship tries to tie him up.
Horton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blankenship after a bit of a struggle.
Horton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blankenship gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Horton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blankenship after a bit of a struggle.
Blankenship wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton is trying to pull guard but Blankenship has him pressed against the cage.
Horton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Horton tries to circle away but Blankenship has him pinned against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Blankenship wants to break free but Horton has control.
Blankenship is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Horton is defending well.
Horton wants a takedown.
Blankenship is working for takedown but Horton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blankenship can't break the clinch.
Blankenship escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blankenship scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nick Horton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton misses with a head kick.
Horton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blankenship scores with a head kick. Horton tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Blankenship shoots for a double leg takedown but Horton sprawls well. He's pushed Blankenship's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blankenship keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blankenship dives in and grabs Horton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Horton pushes down on Blankenship's head and hops out.
Blankenship gets caught flat footed, as Horton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Horton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Horton wants to control from the top but Blankenship keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Horton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Blankenship some visible discomfort.
Horton in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Horton dominated that second 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.
Blankenship lands with a nice combination. Horton backs away looking to recover.
Horton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blankenship is trying hard to land a takedown here. Horton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blankenship shoots in but Horton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blankenship shoots for a takedown but Horton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nick Horton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Blankenship.
Blankenship takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Blankenship dodges the punch combination from Horton.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donk. Horton catches Blankenship right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship fails with the takedown.
Horton lands a jab-cross combination.
Horton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blankenship's half guard.
Horton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Blankenship looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship trying to hold on to Horton's head to control him but Horton postures up.
Horton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Horton is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Blankenship is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Horton!
A pretty intense looking Nick Horton took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Estep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jr StClair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Estep comes to the cage accompanied by Courageous. Jr StClair will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jr StClair!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
StClair looks to land a combination but Estep avoids it well.
Estep misses with a takedown attempt - StClair sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
StClair throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
StClair throws a leg kick but Estep moved away.
Estep looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
StClair wants to get back to his feet.
Estep not landing any meaningful shots this time.
StClair kicks off Estep and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
StClair will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
StClair gets caught flat footed, as Estep shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estep sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed StClair's guard.
Estep is pressing down on StClair's thigh, looking to free his foot. StClair is holding on for now.
Estep stands up out of the half guard.
StClair gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
StClair keeping moving, preventing Estep from controlling successfully.
Estep stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
StClair closes this distance looking for a takedown but Estep circles away.
StClair tries for a takedown but Estep circles away easily
and Estep makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. StClair really felt that one!
StClair looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Estep is trying hard to land a takedown here. StClair sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Estep shoots in and bounces StClair off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Estep pushing down on StClair's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Estep is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Estep seems to be looking for submissions.
Estep is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
StClair tries to buck Estep off but Estep takes his back!
Estep trying to control momentarily.
StClair holding both Estep 's hands and preventing any damage.
StClair looking very determined here, making life difficult for Estep.
Estep looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
StClair preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Estep.
Estep keeps control of the position easily here as StClair tries to buck him off.
StClair holding both Estep 's hands and preventing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Estep has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for StClair.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Estep 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.
StClair throws a leg kick that misses.
StClair lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
StClair closes this distance looking for a takedown but Estep circles away.
Estep decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
StClair blocking the ground and pound attempt from Estep.
Estep works his way into side control.
StClair pushes Estep away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Estep gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Estep decides to stand up, so the ref orders StClair to his feet.
StClair is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Estep shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with StClair but StClair pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
StClair misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
StClair displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Estep.
StClair moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Estep feints and as StClair raises his hands in defense, Estep changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
StClair keeping moving, preventing Estep from controlling successfully.
Estep not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Estep stops StClair from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estep forces his way into half guard.
Estep seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but StClair does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Estep is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Estep escapes and gets back to his feet.
StClair throws a right hand that Estep ducks under and follows up with a left that Estep also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estep has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Estep. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Estep fails to land the takedown.
StClair throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Estep on the side of the head.
Estep shoots in looking for a takedown but StClair manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Estep's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
StClair dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Estep fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Estep.
StClair lands with a straight right. Estep didn't see that one coming.
Estep stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Estep wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
StClair misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. StClair darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
StClair throws a lazy head kick
and Estep counters with a leg kick.
StClair misses with a double jab.
StClair fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from StClair as Estep shoots in.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
StClair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Estep tries for a takedown but StClair sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
StClair doesn't manage to clinch there - Estep circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Estep scores with a four punch combination!
StClair misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Estep dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Estep 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.
Estep controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
StClair uses the cage to get back to his feet.
StClair tries to clinch but Estep is having none of it.
StClair fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
StClair fails with the takedown
and Estep counters with a nice double leg into side control. StClair won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Estep decides to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estep closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming StClair to the mat! StClair manages to get full guard.
Estep scoring with some ground and pound.
Estep trying to control the position from guard on top but StClair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Estep controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
StClair wants to get back to his feet but Estep passes into half guard.
StClair is kicking away at Estep from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Estep grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a hell hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with StClair trying to push Estep off... StClair taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Brian Estep!
Brian Estep managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Nature's Edge Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Tebow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tebow has chosen Tim Tebow's Fire as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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, Samson David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Tebow!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David tries to clinch but Tebow moves away
and Tebow counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
David motions for Tebow to come forward. David throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tebow keeps the fight on the outside.
Tebow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt David.
Tebow lets loose with a powerful body kick. David will feel that in the morning.
David tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tebow looks to land a combination. David sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Samson David has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
David misses with a wild combination.
Tebow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circle, before Tebow throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into David's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Tebow lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Tim Tebow!
Tim Tebow took some time post fight to say the following; 'I would like to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. GB2'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kasey Ballard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Prototype (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ballard might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eye of the Tiger. Kasey Ballard looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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10 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kasey Ballard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Patrick Prototype!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prototype tries to clinch there but Ballard circles away.
Prototype is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ballard's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Prototype decides to stand and escape the position.
Ballard stuffs the takedown attempt from Prototype. Prototype gets slowly back to his feet.
Ballard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Prototype counters with a single leg into guard. Ballard didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ballard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Prototype wants to control from the top but Ballard keeps moving.
Prototype stands up and waves to Ballard to follow him.
Prototype misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballard throws a sloppy head kick and Prototype moves out of range easily.
Ballard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
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.
Prototype's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Prototype wants to control from the top but Ballard keeps moving.
Ballard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Prototype.
Prototype trying to control but Ballard is working from the bottom.
Prototype controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Patrick Prototype hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Prototype throws a body kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Ballard blocks the leg kick.
Prototype moves in looking to clinch but Ballard pushes him off.
Prototype bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ballard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ballard tries to get out of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prototype has control of an arm but Ballard manages to advance to Prototype's back!
Ballard not allowing Prototype to control his hands.
Ballard working for the choke.
Prototype manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ballard's guard. Nice work there by Prototype.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballard keeping moving, preventing Prototype from controlling successfully.
Prototype trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ballard looking to control but Prototype passes into half guard.
Prototype controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballard won't allow Prototype to pass to mount.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Prototype postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ballard to stand up.
Prototype scores with a takedown into Ballard's guard.
Prototype connects with a couple of short punches.
Prototype content to stall in guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Prototype dominated that round.
That's time! Ballard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ballard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Prototype is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Prototype has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ballard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ballard has Prototype pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Prototype manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Prototype goes for a takedown attempt but Ballard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ballard wants to clinch up but Prototype keeps it at a distance.
Kasey Ballard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prototype will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Prototype leaves Ballard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasey Ballard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ballard shoots in but Prototype avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Prototype looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ballard!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Prototype is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ballard can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Prototype landing strikes, looking to finish!
Prototype controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Prototype has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballard wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Ballard tries to escape the position.
Prototype is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Ballard is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Patrick Prototype!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Patrick Prototype waved his t-shirt featuring Nature's Edge Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Stamper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harvey has chosen Dangerzone as his entrance music. Harry Stamper could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to AJ Harvey's chin.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Harry Stamper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, AJ Harvey!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvey tries to land a leg kick but Stamper saw it coming and moves away.
Harvey should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Harvey drives through and clinches with Stamper against the cage.
Harvey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stamper tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stamper is trying to push Harvey away but Harvey has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Harvey tries a knee to the head but Stamper blocks it.
Stamper drags the fight down to the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Harvey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harvey wants to control from the top but Stamper keeps moving.
Stamper looking to control.
Stamper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harvey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stamper working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey stands up from Stamper's guard - Harvey perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stamper looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stamper trying to control but Harvey is working from the bottom.
Harvey looking to control.
Stamper stands and steps away. Harvey gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harvey.
Harvey darts in trying to clinch
and Stamper counters with a shoot takedown. Harvey fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Stamper stopping the sweep attempt from Harvey.
Harvey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harvey is looking to stand up but Stamper isn't so interested in that idea.
Stamper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stamper throwing strikes from guard but Harvey blocks nicely.
Stamper preventing the sweep.
Harvey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stamper wants to get up but he can't break Harvey's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stamper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stamper trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Stamper showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stamper won't allow Harvey to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey pushes Stamper off and scrambles back to his feet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Harvey has eaten all the pies!
Harvey throws a series of punches but Stamper avoids them all with ease.
Harvey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stamper counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stamper gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Harvey trying to control but Stamper postures up.
Stamper prevents Harvey from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Stamper dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Harvey tries to clinch but Stamper is having none of it.
Harvey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like AJ Harvey has been cut.
Harvey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harvey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stamper circles away.
Harvey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stamper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stamper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harvey.
Harvey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harvey wants it to stay on the feet.
Stamper scores a takedown into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harvey gets back to half guard.
Harvey wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey trying to control but Stamper postures up.
Stamper is trying to control. Harvey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stamper tries to pass the half guard into mount. Harvey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Harvey is trying to get back to full guard.
Harvey missing with punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Harvey wants to control but Stamper is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harvey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stamper preventing the sweep.
Harvey has a closed guard, preventing Stamper from standing up.
Harvey pushes Stamper off and gets back to his feet.
Stamper tries to clinch but Harvey moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stamper closes the distance and clinches.
Stamper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harvey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stamper swivels and escapes.
Stamper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stamper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harvey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stamper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harvey is working away from the top position though.
Harvey wants to control but Stamper is keeping him busy.
Harvey is looking to pass Stamper's guard but actually Stamper recovers to full guard.
Harvey controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey stops Stamper from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stamper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harvey gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but AJ Harvey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on AJ Harvey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Harvey rushes Stamper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Harvey wants to take the fight to the mat but Stamper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stamper pulls guard effortlessly.
Harvey trying to control but Stamper is working from the bottom.
Harvey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stamper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stamper keeping moving, preventing Harvey from controlling successfully.
Harvey might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stamper kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
AJ Harvey has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Harvey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey fails with a takedown attempt.
Harry Stamper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Harvey.
Harvey has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stamper.
Harvey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harvey tries to keep at a distance but Stamper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harvey manages to pull guard.
Harvey keeping moving, preventing Stamper from controlling successfully.
Stamper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stamper passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Harvey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stamper is working for a submission of some sort.
Stamper controlling the pace.
Stamper trying to control the action but Harvey is working from the bottom.
Stamper is stalling here. Harvey is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stamper seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Harvey has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stamper is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stamper won't allow Harvey to pass to mount.
Harvey stops Stamper from getting back to his feet.
Harvey is taking a breather. Stamper says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Stamper is trying to maintain the position but Harvey is very close to passing his half guard.
Stamper wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stamper throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Stamper is controlling Harvey's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Harvey shoots in for a double leg but Stamper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harvey blocks a head kick by Stamper.
Harvey shoots in looking for a takedown but Stamper manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harvey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stamper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harvey swivels and escapes.
Harvey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stamper.
Harvey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harvey stuffs the takedown attempt from Stamper. Stamper gets slowly back to his feet.
Harvey wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Stamper clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on AJ Harvey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Harvey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stamper as he jumps to the side.
Stamper tries to clinch up but Harvey circles away and keeps his distance.
Harvey checks a leg kick.
Stamper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Harvey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harvey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Harvey lands.
Stamper moves in looking to clinch but Harvey pushes him off.
Harvey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harvey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey keeps the fight on the outside.
Harvey throws a one two combo.
Harry Stamper is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harvey.
Harvey fails with a takedown attempt.
Harry Stamper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Harvey.
Harvey is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Stamper is looking to clinch but Harvey is avoiding it.
Stamper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harvey avoids it really well and circles away.
Harvey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stamper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stamper.
Stamper swats away the attempt to clinch by Harvey.
Harvey fails with the takedown.
Harvey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stamper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stamper leaves Harvey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stamper stuffs the takedown attempt from Harvey. Harvey gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stamper closes the distance and clinches.
Stamper breaks from the clinch.
Harvey shoots in and drives through. Stamper sprawls well.
Harvey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stamper defends it nicely.
Stamper feints and as Harvey raises his hands in defense, Stamper changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stamper wants to get up but he can't break Harvey's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Harvey trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stamper being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey controls Stamper momentarily but Stamper frees himself.
Stamper stands up from Harvey's guard - Stamper perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stamper shoots in for a takedown but Harvey shows good takedown defense.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harvey tries to clinch but Stamper moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from Stamper as Harvey shoots in.
Harvey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stamper moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Harry Stamper will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on AJ Harvey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Harvey looks to score with a jab to the body but Stamper is just out of range.
Harvey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Stamper.
Harvey throws a sloppy head kick and Stamper moves out of range easily.
Stamper shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Harvey napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Harvey is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Stamper decides to stand back up.
Harvey darts in and clinches Stamper up against the cage.
Harvey taking a breather.
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.
Harvey breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harvey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Harvey lands a few punches from side control.
Stamper is looking for a sweep.
Harvey is looking to take a break and control but Stamper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stamper is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Harvey off and has taken his back!
Stamper doesn't have the hooks in and Harvey manages to turn into his guard.
Harvey wants to control from the top but Stamper keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey drops back looking for a leg! Stamper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stamper manages to kick Harvey off! Harvey jumps back into Stamper's guard.
Harvey tries to free his leg and advance position but Stamper is retaining full guard.
Stamper pulls Harvey in to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harvey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harvey trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stamper's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harvey gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stamper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Harvey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harvey leaves Stamper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stamper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harvey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stamper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harvey sprawls well. Harvey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stamper gets slowly back to his feet.
Harvey rushes Stamper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Harvey decides to pull guard.
Stamper trying to control but Harvey is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Harvey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stamper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stamper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harvey wants to clinch.
Stamper fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
AJ Harvey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stamper has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 48:47
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rylan Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Thunderstruck kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rylan Hunter is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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210 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rylan Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathaniel Price!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Price was covering up waiting for the punch and Hunter finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Price is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Price manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunter manages to get himself to full guard.
Price slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hunter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Price trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price throws a big elbow that misses.
Hunter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Price tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunter is retaining full guard.
Price in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hunter throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Price stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Price postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Price sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is pulling down on Price's head. It's preventing any offense from Price, at least for the moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nathaniel Price hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Price defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunter.
Nice takedown defense from Hunter. No joy for Price on that attempt.
Price darts in and clinches Hunter up against the cage.
Price leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hunter working Price over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Price is trying to maintain a safe position but Hunter gets an underhook and turns Price into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter wants a takedown but no success here.
Price jumps into guard, dragging Hunter to the mat.
Hunter won't allow Price to sweep him here.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Price is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hunter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Price tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hunter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hunter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hunter tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hunter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunter is refusing to be controlled, as Price sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nathaniel Price.
Price wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Price dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hunter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunter has a takedown stuffed.
Hunter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Price tries to avoid it but Hunter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Price to the ground. Price escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Price goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Price tries for a takedown but Hunter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Price swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hunter.
Price shoots in but no luck this time.
Price doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hunter counters by clinching up.
Rylan Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathaniel Price.
Price jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hunter walks away with a smile on his face. Price gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hunter trying to control here.
Price wants to pass to mount but Hunter is defending the position.
Hunter is looking to improve his position.
Hunter is in trouble now - Price has advanced to mount!
Hunter is squirming around, avoiding Price's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price controlling from mount.
Hunter has given up his back here.
Hunter can't escape the position.
Hunter preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Price.
Nathaniel Price has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Price looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter trying to control the hands but Price won't let him.
Price controls the action.
Price looking to hold on to the position here but Hunter rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Price tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunter is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hunter has his foot on Price's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Price works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Price wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hunter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Price defends it easily.
Hunter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Price on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Price showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hunter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Price darts in and clinches Hunter up against the cage.
Hunter is trying to drag Price to the mat but Price just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hunter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Price jumps into guard, dragging Hunter to the mat.
Hunter tries to stand but Price is controlling from the bottom.
Price looking for a sweep. Not yet Price, not yet.
Price uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Price has a takedown stuffed.
Price with a poor takedown
and Hunter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Price won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hunter seems to be looking for submissions.
Hunter wants to take a breather but Price is having none of it.
Price manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Price shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunter as he jumps to the side.
Rylan Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathaniel Price.
Price takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hunter avoids the attempt from Price to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price is trying desperately to improve position.
Hunter landing punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Price has worked his arm free - good work by Price!
Hunter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Price is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hunter's best efforts.
Price tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Price manages to get to full guard.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Price scores with a nice shot.
Price tries to strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Price looking to control.
Price pulls Hunter in close to prevent any damage.
Hunter won't allow Price to sweep him here.
Price is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nathaniel Price has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Price keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hunter did well to prevent Price getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter is trying to control but Price passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Price really 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.
Price tries to clinch but Hunter is having none of it.
Price takes the fight into the clinch.
Hunter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Nathaniel Price has been cut.
Hunter breaks the clinch.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hunter closes the distance and clinches.
Hunter has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Price uses from the top position.
Price is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hunter working a defensive guard but Price manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price stands up.
Hunter drives through and clinches with Price against the cage.
Price is looking to control Hunter's arms but Hunter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Price has his back to the cage.
Price has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hunter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hunter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Price smiles and moves away.
Price is looking to clinch.
Hunter fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter tries for a takedown but Price sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rylan Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Price counters with a head kick. That will keep Hunter thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hunter clinches up against the cage.
Price is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Price misses with a knee strike.
Price gets underhooks to prevent Hunter's takedown attempt.
Hunter has picked Price up - he's going for a ride! Hunter dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price is trying to stand.
Price gets back to full guard.
Hunter trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price pulls Hunter in to control the position.
Price tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunter tries to stand but Price is controlling from the bottom.
Hunter trying to move into half guard but instead Price has managed to sweep!
Hunter wants to sweep here but Price controlling him for the moment.
Price is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is trying to hold Price in close to prevent damage but Price has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter has a hand on Price's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Price takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Price is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hunter has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hunter reaches up to try and control the position but Price seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Hunter rolls and tries to escape and now Price has his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Nathaniel Price will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Price's cut.
That's time! Hunter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Price shoots in but Hunter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Price shoots in but Hunter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Price wants to clinch.
Price stuffs the takedown.
Price fails to land the takedown.
Rylan Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathaniel Price.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hunter.
Price is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Price sneaks out the side door and pushes Hunter away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price dives in and grabs Hunter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hunter pushes down on Price's head and hops out.
Hunter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Price sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hunter somewhat.
Price shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunter tries to sprawl out of it but Price keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hunter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price shoots in but Hunter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Price wants to clinch up but Hunter keeps it at a distance.
Hunter 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 Hunter off to one side.
Hunter tries to sprawl but Price drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Price trying to control the action but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Price is controlling the pace.
Price trying to control from half guard but Hunter is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Price sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hunter defending well though.
Price wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Price seems content to control.
Price wants to pass the guard but Hunter is defending well.
Price trying to control the action but Hunter is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nathaniel Price hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Price swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Price tries to bum rush Hunter with a series of wild strikes but Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Price misses with a takedown attempt - Hunter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hunter clinches up against the cage.
Hunter goes for a takedown attempt but Price pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Price throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathaniel Price comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Price 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 45:50
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathaniel Price!
After the big win, Nathaniel Price 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 Austin McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Sizemore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCoy comes to the cage accompanied by Voices. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Austin McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Markus Sizemore!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy slips a straight right by Sizemore.
McCoy fails with a takedown attempt.
Sizemore looks to land a body kick but McCoy moved away.
McCoy fails with the takedown
and Sizemore counters with a nice double leg into side control. McCoy won't be happy with that.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McCoy tries to improve position but can't.
Sizemore lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
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!
Sizemore tries for a kimura but McCoy is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizemore happy to just control the position for now.
Sizemore decides to stand up, so the ref orders McCoy to his feet.
A nice combination there by McCoy.
Sizemore blocks a head kick by McCoy.
Sizemore shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCoy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McCoy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sizemore off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCoy misses with a takedown
and Sizemore counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin McCoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCoy is breathing heavily.
Sizemore is looking to advance position but McCoy won't allow it.
Sizemore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McCoy has managed to free his arm - good work.
McCoy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sizemore seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore prevents McCoy from improving his position.
Sizemore is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McCoy!
Sizemore lands a big elbow.
Sizemore landing strikes from the mount and McCoy is in trouble!
Sizemore raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore wants to control the pace but McCoy is squirming around nicely.
Sizemore looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McCoy working to try and regain half guard.
Sizemore trying to control but McCoy is having none of it.
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!
Sizemore lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Sizemore dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sizemore closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sizemore goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McCoy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sizemore's guard! Nice work there by McCoy!
Markus Sizemore has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCoy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sizemore is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McCoy, into his guard.
McCoy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sizemore is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but McCoy has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sizemore is looking to defend but McCoy has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sizemore! McCoy pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sizemore taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). 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 Lloyd Christmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thracian Spartacus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lloyd Christmas 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 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lloyd Christmas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thracian Spartacus!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christmas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Spartacus sprawls well initially but Christmas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spartacus flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Spartacus looking for submissions off his back.
Christmas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spartacus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Christmas.
Christmas trying to mount his opponent but Spartacus defends it.
Christmas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Spartacus!
Christmas takes Spartacus's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Spartacus is in trouble.
Christmas really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Spartacus.
Spartacus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Christmas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christmas is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Christmas looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Spartacus taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). 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 Chad Harkleroad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Five Sixteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harkleroad comes into the arena with I am a real American blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chad Harkleroad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matthew Five Sixteen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Five Sixteen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harkleroad.
Five Sixteen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Harkleroad is trying to control but Five Sixteen manages to pass to mount!
Five Sixteen lands with some strikes.
Harkleroad keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Five Sixteen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harkleroad is looking to escape.
Five Sixteen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Harkleroad's face.
Five Sixteen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Five Sixteen controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Five Sixteen looking to secure an arm triangle but Harkleroad defends it well.
Five Sixteen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Five Sixteen working Harkleroad over with strikes here.
Harkleroad is desperately trying to improve his position but Five Sixteen has a good base and remains in mount.
Five Sixteen punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harkleroad wants to control but Five Sixteen is having none of it.
Five Sixteen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen has hold of Harkleroad's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Harkleroad manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Harkleroad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Five Sixteen tries to control but Harkleroad wriggling away.
Five Sixteen controlling the position easily from mount.
Five Sixteen landing strikes from the mount and Harkleroad is in trouble!
Harkleroad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Five Sixteen on the ground.
Five Sixteen scoring with strikes but Harkleroad is staying in there.
Five Sixteen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Five Sixteen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harkleroad is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Harkleroad really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Five Sixteen looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Five Sixteen lands a nice shot to the head.
Harkleroad is working to get back to half guard.
Harkleroad is squirming around, avoiding Five Sixteen's attempts to control the action.
Harkleroad is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Harkleroad is squirming around, avoiding Five Sixteen's attempts to control the action.
Harkleroad tries to hold on but Five Sixteen pushes him away.
Five Sixteen has hold of Harkleroad's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Harkleroad manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Five Sixteen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Harkleroad could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Five Sixteen stands up from mount. Strange move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Five Sixteen 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Harkleroad is defended easily by Five Sixteen.
Nice sprawl there from Harkleroad as Five Sixteen shoots in.
Five Sixteen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harkleroad sprawls well. Harkleroad wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Five Sixteen gets slowly back to his feet.
Chad Harkleroad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Five Sixteen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harkleroad with a poor takedown
and Five Sixteen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Harkleroad's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Five Sixteen 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.
Harkleroad looking for a sweep. Not yet Harkleroad, not yet.
Harkleroad working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Five Sixteen has passed into half guard!
Harkleroad looking for a kimura from the bottom but Five Sixteen passes into side control!
Five Sixteen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Five Sixteen trying to control the action but Harkleroad is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad is trying to get back to half guard.
Who's going to make the next move?
Five Sixteen stands up.
Five Sixteen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Matthew Five Sixteen has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Harkleroad is refusing to be controlled, as Five Sixteen sits in half guard.
Five Sixteen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Harkleroad is staying active underneath Five Sixteen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harkleroad trying to control here.
Harkleroad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Five Sixteen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harkleroad trying to hold on to Five Sixteen's head to control him but Five Sixteen postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Five Sixteen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Matthew Five Sixteen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Five Sixteen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harkleroad as he jumps to the side.
Chad Harkleroad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Five Sixteen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harkleroad stuffs the takedown attempt from Five Sixteen. Five Sixteen gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Five Sixteen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Harkleroad shoots for a double leg takedown but Five Sixteen sprawls well. He's pushed Harkleroad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Five Sixteen looking to score a takedown here. Harkleroad is defending well but Five Sixteen drives through and ends up in Harkleroad's guard.
Harkleroad on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harkleroad tries to get out of the position.
Harkleroad throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Five Sixteen escapes and throws Harkleroad's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Five Sixteen is looking to take a break and control but Harkleroad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harkleroad struggling a bit here.
Five Sixteen lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Five Sixteen lands a few punches from side control.
Five Sixteen has hold of Harkleroad's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Harkleroad seems comfortable defending it but Five Sixteen has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Harkleroad is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Harkleroad is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Five Sixteen couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matthew Five Sixteen! Matthew Five Sixteen retains his heavyweight title!
An intense looking Matthew Five Sixteen took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thank you Jesus.'.
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