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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dillion Brody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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
1 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dillion Brody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samson David!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by David!
David swinging wildly here.
David connects with a solid leg kick.
David has Brody up against the cage in a clinch.
Brody tries to break the clinch but David is controlling the position.
Brody can't break the clinch.
David working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brody wants to get back to striking at distance but David won't allow it.
David tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
David lands a nice shot to the body.
David has Brody pressed against the cage, preventing Brody from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
David's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
David has Brody pressed against the cage, preventing Brody from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brody is trying to break free.
David manages to break the clinch.
Dillion Brody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brody lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Samson David has been cut.
Brody misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brody takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
David misses with a head kick.
Oooooh!!! David has knocked Brody down with a huge combo! David steps away and waves a wobbly Brody back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brody misses with a wild combination.
David has Brody up against the cage in a clinch.
David keeps control of Brody as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
David's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David instigates a clinch.
Brody is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brody is trying to break free.
Brody can't break the clinch.
Brody wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brody wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but David has him pressed against the cage.
Brody has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
David stalling in the clinch.
Brody wants to get back to striking at distance but David won't allow it.
Brody wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brody tries to break the clinch but David is controlling the position.
Brody pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
David swinging wildly here.
Brody avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brody has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by David.
David pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brody swinging wildly here.
David lands a really nice looking cross but Brody seems unphased.
David tries to clinch up.
Brody throws a nice looking combination but David bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
David throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brody is breathing heavily.
A head kick from David lands but Brody takes it in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
David throws a head kick but Brody moves out of range.
David is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brody misses with a wild combination.
David wants to clinch up but Brody keeps it at a distance.
David tries to clinch but Brody is having none of it.
Brody lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but David circles away quickly and effectively.
A right-left combo lands from David.
David drops Brody with a beautiful combination! Brody stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - David is looking for the KO!
Brody is rocked!
David has Brody up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Brody is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brody pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
David has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brody seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
David pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
David lands a big head kick that sends Brody tumbling to the mat! David takes a step backwards and waves Brody back to his feet - he wants the finish!
David takes the fight into the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson David dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samson David's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
David fails in his attempt to clinch.
David tries to bum rush Brody with a series of wild strikes but Brody uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
David tries to clinch up but Brody circles away and keeps his distance.
David drops Brody with a beautiful combination! Brody stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - David is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brody misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brody misses with a few strikes there.
Brody throws a series of punches but David avoids them all with ease.
David moves into range and clinches up with Brody.
Brody tries to circle away but David has him pinned against the cage.
David's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brody misses with a double jab.
Brody swinging wildly here.
David tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Brody manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
David moves in looking to clinch but Brody pushes him off.
A thudding body kick lands there by David!
That's one minute gone in the round.
David moves into range and clinches up with Brody.
Brody is trying to break the clinch but David has him pressed against the cage.
Brody tries to break free but David pushes him back against the cage.
David keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brody's efforts to push away.
Brody has had enough of the clinch but David keeps him there for the moment.
Brody wants to break the clinch but can't.
David breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
David Throws a clean left jab. David Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Brody's chin! Brody crumbles to the ground and David follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by David!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Samson David!
An out of breath and clearly excited Samson David thanked Nature's Edge Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kasey Ballard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jr StClair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ballard's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eye of the Tiger. StClair has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. On his way into the cage it seems that Kasey Ballard has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kasey Ballard seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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205 lbs
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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 - 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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jr StClair!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
StClair misses with a combination
and Ballard counters with a flying knee. Nice.
StClair looks gassed!
Ballard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts StClair as he jumps to the side.
StClair fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ballard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but StClair swivels and escapes.
StClair misses with a double jab
and Ballard counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but StClair moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ballard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasey Ballard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ballard scores a takedown into full mount!
Ballard punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ballard looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
StClair is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Ballard has taken his back!
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ballard lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Ballard has good solid back control here.
Ballard is persistently looking for the submission but StClair is defending it well.
What can StClair do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
StClair looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ballard.
Ballard looking for the choke from the back.
StClair is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ballard tries to get the hooks in deep but StClair pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballard is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. StClair defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ballard tries to get the hooks in deep but StClair pushed the leg off.
Ballard is really struggling to control StClair but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballard trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure StClair doesn't escape.
Ballard looking to hold on to the position here but StClair rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Ballard trying to control the position from guard on top but StClair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kasey Ballard has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ballard wants to clinch.
Ballard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ballard shoots for a double leg takedown but StClair sprawls well. He's pushed Ballard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ballard tries to clinch there but StClair circles away.
Ballard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasey Ballard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ballard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but StClair circles away quickly and effectively.
Ballard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as StClair sprawls well. StClair wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ballard gets slowly back to his feet.
Ballard tries to close the distance and clinch but StClair swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ballard scores with a head kick.
StClair throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ballard counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ballard lands a decent elbow from side control.
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!
Ballard tries for a kimura but StClair is defending well.
StClair is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballard stands up and beckons StClair to his feet.
Ballard connects with a leg kick. StClair looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kasey Ballard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ballard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but StClair was well out of range. Poor timing from Ballard.
StClair keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
StClair misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ballard tries to clinch there but StClair circles away.
Ballard takes a swing at StClair's ribcage but misses.
StClair circles away from the clinch attempt.
StClair tries to close the distance and clinch but Ballard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ballard has managed to clinch.
StClair stops a takedown attempt from Ballard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasey Ballard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ballard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ballard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ballard shoots in looking for a takedown but StClair manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ballard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ballard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but StClair circles away quickly and effectively.
StClair tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ballard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but StClair swivels and escapes.
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!
Ballard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but StClair moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
StClair tries to clinch up.
StClair tries to clinch up but Ballard circles away and keeps his distance.
StClair tries to clinch but Ballard moves out of range.
Ballard shoots in for a takedown but StClair shows good takedown defense.
Ballard avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
StClair shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ballard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. StClair did well to prevent Ballard getting side control.
StClair pushes Ballard off looking to stand but Ballard dives back in and keeps control.
Ballard is looking to take a break and control but StClair is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ballard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that StClair can do to turn this around?
Ballard frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ballard trying to control but StClair is having none of it.
You get the feeling that StClair really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kasey Ballard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballard looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ballard cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ballard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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!
Ballard controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ballard is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, StClair has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasey Ballard dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ballard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ballard fails in his attempt to clinch.
StClair lands a jab to Ballard's midsection.
Ballard fails to land the takedown.
Ballard lands with a straight right. StClair didn't see that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ballard.
Ballard drives through with a takedown into StClair's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ballard won't allow StClair to get back to his feet.
Ballard 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
StClair wants to stand and escape but Ballard is having none of it.
Ballard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
StClair can't keep his opponent in guard - Ballard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
StClair is trying to stand back up but Ballard is controlling him
Ballard slows the pace down in half guard.
StClair looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
StClair is staying active underneath Ballard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ballard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We're going to have a standup here because Kasey Ballard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ballard drives through with a takedown into StClair's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ballard wants to control from the top but StClair keeps moving.
Ballard gets to his feet. StClair looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballard gets a takedown into half guard.
StClair looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ballard has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
You get the feeling that StClair really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballard with a couple of short strikes.
Ballard controlling from the full mount.
Ballard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasey Ballard clearly takes 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 lands with a nice body kick.
StClair circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jr StClair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
StClair slaps away a takedown attempt from Ballard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ballard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ballard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ballard can't get the takedown.
A frustrated look appears on StClair's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ballard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
StClair pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ballard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but StClair swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasey Ballard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ballard misses with a takedown attempt - StClair sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
StClair swats away the attempt to clinch by Ballard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ballard counters with a solid body kick.
StClair throws a hook but Ballard avoids it easily.
Ballard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says StClair as he avoids it easily.
A jab from StClair finds it's way through Ballard's defenses.
StClair misses with a looping right.
Ballard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ballard throwing shots but StClair is blocking nicely.
StClair wants to stand back up but Ballard manages to pass into side control.
StClair is looking to get back to his feet here but Ballard is keeping cool and he's managed to take StClair's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
StClair controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
StClair fending off the submission attempt from Ballard.
Ballard biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballard has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ballard is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. StClair knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften StClair for a finish.
Ballard tries to keep control of the position but StClair is staying busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
StClair has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
StClair defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ballard working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ballard working for the choke.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasey Ballard had his way with Jr StClair in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ballard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kasey Ballard is winning the standup battle so far.
Ballard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent StClair stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ballard shoots in looking for a takedown but StClair manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ballard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ballard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ballard moves into range and clinches up with StClair.
Ballard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasey Ballard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on StClair's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ballard tries for a takedown but StClair manages to get underhooks.
Ballard prevents StClair from breaking the clinch.
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.
StClair prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballard keeps control of StClair as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
StClair tries to break free but Ballard pushes him back against the cage.
StClair is trying to break free.
Ballard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite StClair's efforts to push away.
Ballard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ballard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. StClair gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ballard breaks from the clinch.
Ballard avoids the head kick by StClair.
Ballard is looking to clinch but StClair is avoiding it.
Ballard throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
StClair is trying to stand up here but Ballard is controlling him well.
Ballard wants to take a breather but StClair is having none of it.
StClair manages to escape and get back to his feet!
StClair tries for a takedown but Ballard circles away easily
and Ballard counters with a nice leg kick.
Ballard fails with the takedown.
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!
Ballard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
StClair has closed the distance and engaged Ballard in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Ballard.
Ballard jumps guard and drags StClair to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
StClair trying to control but Ballard is working from the bottom.
Ballard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ballard wants to sweep but no luck.
Ballard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ballard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. StClair is aware though and is defending well.
StClair has gone for a leg lock! Ballard slips out almost immediately though and dives into StClair's guard.
StClair wants to get back to his feet but Ballard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
StClair wants to stand but Ballard is controlling the position.
Ballard throwing strikes from guard but StClair blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ballard trying to control the position from guard on top but StClair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kasey Ballard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ballard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 50:45
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kasey Ballard!
Kasey Ballard very nearly forgot to thank Nature's Edge Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erek Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Tebow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horton comes into the arena with Sandman blaring out of the sound system. Tebow has chosen Tim Tebow's Fire as his entrance music. Erek Horton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tim Tebow's chin.
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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 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Erek Horton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Tebow!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Tebow scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Erek Horton has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Horton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Horton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Horton lands an uppercut.
Horton lands an elbow inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Horton is leaning against Tebow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Horton.
Tebow swings wildly with an uppercut but Horton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tebow looks gassed!
Horton lands a body punch.
Horton landing knees to the head.
Horton lands a nice knee to the body.
Tebow takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Horton.
Tebow takes an elbow to the temple.
Horton lands an elbow just above Tebow 's eye.
A left hand lands to the body for Horton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Horton lands with a short shot to the head.
Horton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tebow prevents a body shot from Horton.
Horton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Horton pushes Tebow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Horton lands a body shot.
Horton connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tebow's face.
A knee to the head by Horton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Horton.
Horton scores a nice knee to the body.
Horton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Horton lands an elbow inside.
Horton lands a nice shot to the body.
Horton landing knees to the head.
Horton lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton connects with a knee to the head.
Horton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tebow stalling in the clinch but Horton improves position.
Horton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Horton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Horton is working Tebow over against the cage.
Horton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Horton lands a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Horton.
Horton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Horton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tebow backwards.
Horton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tebow takes a knee to the side of the body.
Horton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Horton lands a nice shot to the body.
Horton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton dodges an elbow strike from Tebow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Horton.
Horton digs a right hand underneath Tebow's ribcage. Tebow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Horton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Horton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Horton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Horton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Horton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Horton scores with a knee to the head.
Horton landing knees to the head.
Horton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tebow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Horton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tebows head.
Horton lands a nice elbow.
Horton scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Horton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horton lands a shoulder strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Horton obliges.
Horton working Tebow over with knees to the body.
Horton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Horton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Horton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Horton connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tebow's face.
Horton connects with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Horton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Horton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Horton lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Horton as the two fighters clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Erek Horton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erek Horton'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.
Horton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tebow avoids it really well and circles away.
Horton moves into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Horton lands a knee to the body.
Horton tries a body shot but Tebow blocks it.
Horton with a knee to the head.
Horton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horton lands a knee to the body.
Horton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Horton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tebow's defenses.
Tebow takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees to the body from Horton.
Tebow is breathing heavily.
Horton lands an elbow that stopped Tebow in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Horton.
Horton lands an elbow just above Tebow 's eye.
Horton connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tebow's face.
Horton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Horton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tebow or not.
A body shot lands from Horton.
A short right from Horton on the inside.
Horton lands a nice elbow.
Horton lands a good knee to the midsection. Tebow won't want to take too many of those.
A short right from Horton.
Horton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tebow takes a knee to the side of the body.
Horton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Horton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tebow can do to turn this around?
Tebow takes a knee to the side of the body.
Horton connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tebow's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horton lands a shot to the body.
Horton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Horton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Horton lands an elbow just above Tebow 's eye.
Horton digs a right hand underneath Tebow's ribcage. Tebow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tebow has had enough of the clinch but Horton keeps him there for the moment.
Horton lands a nice knee to the body.
Horton lands a good knee to the midsection. Tebow won't want to take too many of those.
Horton lands a knee to the head.
Horton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Horton lands a knee to the body.
Horton lands an elbow inside.
Horton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tebow is trying to push Horton away but Horton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tebow can't get the takedown.
Horton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Still in the clinch, Horton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Horton with a knee to the head.
Tebow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Horton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Horton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Horton pushes Tebow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Horton lands an elbow inside that Tebow shrugs off.
Horton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Erek Horton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Horton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tebow backwards.
Nice body punch from Horton.
Tebow goes for a takedown in the clinch but Horton prevents it.
Erek Horton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Tebow.
Horton gets through Tebow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton lands a shoulder strike.
Horton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tebow's defenses.
Horton landing knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Horton.
Horton working Tebow over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horton scores with a hook to the body.
Horton digs a right hand underneath Tebow's ribcage. Tebow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Horton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Horton lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Horton.
Horton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tebow or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Horton.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Erek Horton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Erek Horton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Horton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Erek Horton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tebow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Horton lands with a right to the head.
Horton lands with a right to the head.
Horton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tebow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Horton lands a good knee to the midsection. Tebow won't want to take too many of those.
Horton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Horton working Tebow over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Horton obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tebow's defenses.
Horton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tebow backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tebow backwards.
Knees to the body from Horton.
Horton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Horton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton connects with a knee to the head.
Horton with a knee to the head.
Tebow takes an elbow to the temple.
Horton lands an elbow inside.
Tebow taking a breather.
Tebow blocks a body shot from Horton.
Tebow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Horton smiles and moves away.
Horton has closed the distance and engaged Tebow in a clinch.
Horton is working Tebow over against the cage.
Horton prevents Tebow from breaking the clinch.
Horton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton landing knees to the head.
Horton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tebow.
Horton misses with a punch to the body.
Tebow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Horton struggles to land a body shot inside as Tebow controls his hands.
Horton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Horton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Horton lands a body shot.
Horton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tebow is trying to pull guard but Horton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horton connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tebow's face.
Horton scores with a knee to the head.
Horton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tebow backwards.
Tebow wants to get back to striking at distance but Horton won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton misses with some punches.
Tebow looking to slow down the pace here.
Horton working Tebow over with knees to the body.
Horton lands a knee to the body.
Horton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tebow tries for a takedown but Horton manages to get underhooks.
Erek Horton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Tebow.
Knees to the body from Horton.
Tebow takes an elbow to the temple.
Horton lands a left hand.
Horton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tebow avoiding damage as Horton throws knees to the body.
Horton prevents Tebow from breaking the clinch.
Tebow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Horton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tebow jumps guard but Horton stands there with Tebow around his waist. Tebow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Horton lands an uppercut.
Horton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Horton obliges.
With the fighters up against the cage, Horton throws an elbow but misses.
Horton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tebow blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Horton.
Tebow is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tebow missing with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Horton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Erek Horton clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Erek Horton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Horton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Horton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tebow drives through and clinches with Horton against the cage.
Horton struggles to land a body shot inside as Tebow controls his hands.
Horton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Horton landing knees to the head.
Tebow tries to pull guard but Horton won't allow it.
Horton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tebow tries to stall but Horton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Horton stops a takedown attempt from Tebow.
Horton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton lands a nice uppercut.
Horton with a knee to the head.
Horton scores with a knee to the head.
Horton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tebow has had enough of the clinch but Horton keeps him there for the moment.
Horton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Horton tries to throw a body punch but Tebow avoids it by throwing Horton back against the cage.
Horton digs a right hand into Tebow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tebow's gas tank.
Horton lands with a short shot to the head.
Horton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Horton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Horton.
Horton missing with knees to the body.
Horton can't find room to land a body shot as Tebow controls the action.
Tebow tries to pull guard but Horton holds him up against the cage and eventually Tebow drops back down to his feet.
Erek Horton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Tebow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tebow takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tebow is working for takedown but Horton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Horton lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horton lands an elbow inside.
Horton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Horton lands a good knee to the midsection. Tebow won't want to take too many of those.
Horton connects with a knee to the head.
Horton misses with a knee strike.
Horton gets underhooks to prevent Tebow's takedown attempt.
Horton working Tebow over with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Horton fails to land.
Horton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tebow's efforts to push away.
Tebow missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton lands with a left to the head.
Tebow has had enough of the clinch but Horton keeps him there for the moment.
Horton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tebow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Horton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Horton.
Horton lands a knee to the body.
Horton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tebow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Horton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Horton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Horton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Horton lands a knee to the head.
Horton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tebow backwards.
Horton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tebow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Horton.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Horton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Horton lands a shot to the body.
Horton prevents the takedown attempt.
Horton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Horton lands with a light punch inside.
Horton lands a nice knee to the body.
Horton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Horton pushes Tebow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Horton with a knee to the head.
Tebow wants a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Horton landing knees to the head.
Horton prevents the takedown attempt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Erek Horton had his way with Tim Tebow in that round.
The cut man is working on Erek Horton'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Horton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tebow momentarily.
Tebow lands a nice looking body kick.
Tebow misses with a head kick.
Horton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Erek Horton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horton dodges the punch combination from Tebow.
Tebow throws a head kick that misses.
Horton shoots for a takedown but Tebow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tebow is fending him off so far but Horton persists. Nope, Tebow circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erek Horton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horton fails with a takedown attempt.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tebow throws a head kick but Horton moves out of range.
Horton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tebow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Horton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tebow sprawls well. Tebow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Horton gets slowly back to his feet.
Tebow lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tebow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tebow misses with a head kick.
Tebow tries to work over Horton's front leg with a kick but Horton checks it.
Tebow circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Horton is defended easily by Tebow.
Horton wants to slow Tebow down by chopping away at his legs.
Tebow looks to land a combination. Horton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tebow!
Horton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tebow is fending him off so far but Horton persists. Nope, Tebow circles away and we're back to standing.
Tim Tebow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tebow tries to land a front kick but Horton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tebow moves into the clinch.
Horton scores a nice knee to the body.
Horton lands a nice knee to the body.
Horton tries to work over Tebow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Horton lands a nice elbow.
Horton lands a good knee to the midsection. Tebow won't want to take too many of those.
Tebow takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tebow jumps guard but Horton stands there with Tebow around his waist. Tebow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tebow takes an elbow to the forehead.
Horton scores with a knee to the head.
Tebow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Horton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Horton lands a good knee to the midsection. Tebow won't want to take too many of those.
Horton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Horton misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Horton.
Tebow goes for a takedown in the clinch but Horton prevents it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Horton.
Tim Tebow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erek Horton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Horton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Horton managing to block the knees to the body from Tebow.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Erek Horton.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Horton, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:44
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 50:44
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erek Horton!
In his post fight interview, Erek Horton started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Estep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Sizemore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Estep comes to the cage accompanied by Courageous. Brian Estep could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Markus Sizemore's chin.
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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
9 - 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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Markus Sizemore!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sizemore darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Estep is looking to control Sizemore's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Estep avoid being mounted?
Sizemore content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Markus Sizemore has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Estep gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sizemore to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estep tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sizemore avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sizemore stays in close to Estep's body and controls the position.
Sizemore advances to half guard.
Sizemore perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore drops an elbow to the side of Estep's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sizemore trying to pass the guard but Estep defending well.
Still in half guard, Sizemore seems content to control.
Estep tries to get to full guard but Sizemore has control of the leg.
Sizemore seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Estep trying to control here.
Sizemore is looking for a kimura but Estep is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sizemore to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Estep trying to control but Sizemore postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sizemore with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Markus Sizemore.
Sizemore slips a jab and a cross from Estep.
Sizemore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sizemore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Estep with a poor takedown
and Sizemore counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Estep is breathing heavily.
Sizemore content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sizemore lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sizemore looks to land a strike but Estep avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sizemore looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sizemore must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Markus Sizemore.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Estep enables Sizemore to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Estep manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Sizemore dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sizemore fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Estep sprawls well initially but Sizemore persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Estep is staying active underneath Sizemore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Estep is looking to control Sizemore's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Estep avoid being mounted?
Sizemore is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sizemore content to control rather than advance.
Estep moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Estep looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizemore is stalling in the full guard.
Markus Sizemore has got the better of the ground game so far.
Markus Sizemore has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sizemore pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Estep back to the cage. Sizemore follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sizemore.
Sizemore controls the position.
Sizemore grinds an elbow into Estep's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estep seems a little lost for a moment, as Sizemore dominates the positioning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Estep is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sizemore blocks the strikes from Estep.
Sizemore decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sizemore fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore dives in and scores a takedown into Estep's guard.
Sizemore wants to get up but he can't break Estep's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sizemore pushing down on Estep's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Estep wants to get back to his feet.
Sizemore is controlling the pace.
Sizemore stands up and beckons Estep to join him on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estep misses with a takedown
and Sizemore counters with a nice double leg into side control. Estep won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Estep is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Estep's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sizemore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Estep. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sizemore tries to advance to mount but Estep denies him.
Estep is letting Sizemore control him for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sizemore's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Sizemore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Estep tries for a takedown but Sizemore circles away easily
and Sizemore counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sizemore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Estep is keeping the position for now.
Estep working a defensive guard here.
Sizemore is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sizemore lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sizemore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizemore's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Markus Sizemore has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sizemore closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sizemore lands in his opponent's guard.
Estep wants to stand but Sizemore is controlling the position.
Estep is working an open guard so Sizemore takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sizemore drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore 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.
Estep closes the distance and clinches up with Sizemore, looking for a takedown. Estep pushes Sizemore against the cage but Sizemore circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Markus Sizemore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Estep swats away the attempt to clinch by Sizemore.
Sizemore tries to clinch but Estep moves out of range.
Sizemore moves away from the strike by Estep.
Sizemore tries to clinch but Estep moves away
and Estep counters with a one-two to the body.
Sizemore looks to land a body kick but Estep moved away.
Sizemore closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sizemore working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Estep taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sizemore tries to move to mount but Estep blocks the move with his legs.
Estep throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Sizemore is staying tight to Estep's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore is putting a hurting on Estep here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sizemore tries to move into full mount but can't pass Estep's legs.
Sizemore stands up.
Sizemore scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sizemore working the head and body with strikes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Sizemore really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Estep doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Sizemore counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sizemore passes into half guard.
Sizemore looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Estep is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sizemore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Estep has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizemore passes to side control.
A lull in the action here as Sizemore stalls from top position.
Sizemore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sizemore is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Estep is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Estep regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estep kicks Sizemore off and gets back to his feet.
Sizemore throws a body punch but Estep moves out of range.
Estep shoots and misses
and Sizemore counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sizemore.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sizemore passes into half guard.
Sizemore looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sizemore is pressing down on Estep's thigh, looking to free his foot. Estep is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Sizemore 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sizemore stands up and beckons Estep to join him on the feet.
Sizemore scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sizemore controlling the position.
Estep wants to get back to his feet but Sizemore drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estep trying to remain calm as Sizemore controls from the top position.
Estep tries to improve position but can't.
Estep is trying to escape the position but Sizemore is controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Markus Sizemore was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sizemore closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Estep quickly recovers to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sizemore moves into full mount! Estep won't be happy about that!
Sizemore tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Sizemore dominated that fourth 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sizemore shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Estep working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sizemore has passed into half guard!
Sizemore tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Estep.
Sizemore is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
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.
Sizemore scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sizemore punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizemore looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sizemore raining down hammerfists from mount.
Estep working to try and regain half guard.
Sizemore controlling his opponent.
Sizemore landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore punishing his opponent with strikes.
Estep takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sizemore looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sizemore working Estep over with strikes here.
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 moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Estep has worked his arm free - good work by Estep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore decides to stand up, so the ref orders Estep to his feet.
Estep shoots in for a double leg but Sizemore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brian Estep is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sizemore closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sizemore lands in his opponent's guard.
Sizemore 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.
Sizemore trying to control but Estep is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Estep controls Sizemore momentarily but Sizemore frees himself.
Sizemore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Estep is keeping the position for now.
Sizemore advances to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sizemore not doing much here.
Brian Estep has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markus Sizemore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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 decides to stand and escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Markus Sizemore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sizemore 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Sizemore!
Markus Sizemore made sure to mention his sponsor, Nature's Edge Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rylan Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horton comes to the cage accompanied by Ironman. Nick Horton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rylan Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Rylan Hunter has been cut.
Hunter shoots in but Horton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hunter is rocked!
Horton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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!
A head kick misses from Horton.
Hunter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hunter is trying to work for a kimura but Horton is defending well.
Horton wants to improve his position but Hunter is controlling well.
Horton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Horton is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
Horton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Horton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Horton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Horton is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter drops back, looking for a kneebar! Horton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Horton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Horton!
Hunter tries to bench press Horton off him but Horton keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Hunter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Horton throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Horton are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Horton happy to just control the position for now.
Horton advances to mount.
Horton trying to control but Hunter is having none of it.
Horton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hunter can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton looking to control but Hunter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horton working for a submission but Hunter is keeping him at bay.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Horton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rylan Hunter's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Horton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hunter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hunter has gone for a leg lock! Horton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hunter's guard.
Horton trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horton wants to get up but he can't break Hunter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton won't allow Hunter to sweep him here.
Hunter has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Horton off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hunter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Horton.
Horton closes the distance and clinches.
Horton is pushing Hunter up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hunter pulls guard successfully.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Horton from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Horton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Horton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Horton pushing down on Hunter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Horton is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hunter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Horton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is refusing to be controlled, as Horton sits in half guard.
Hunter tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Horton manages to move to mount!
Hunter wants to hold on but Horton pushes him away.
Hunter tries to reverse the position but Horton maintains control.
Hunter holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Horton tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hunter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter reaches up to try and control the position but Horton seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Hunter rolls and tries to escape and now Horton has his back!
Horton trying to control momentarily.
Horton tightening his grip on Hunter, looking for the choke.
Horton slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horton doesn't have the hooks in and Hunter manages to turn into his guard.
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 Nick Horton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rylan Hunter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hunter drives through with a takedown into Horton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Horton is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
Nick Horton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hunter distracts Horton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hunter gets to his feet - Horton follows without any prompting.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Horton wants to improve his position but Hunter is controlling well.
Horton tries to kick Hunter off in order to stand up. Hunter Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horton is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hunter's best efforts.
Horton wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Horton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunter lands strikes from half guard.
Hunter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Horton manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter trying to control but Horton is working from the bottom.
Hunter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Horton is keeping the position.
Horton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton wants to sweep but no luck.
Horton trying to control the position.
Hunter slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Horton.
Horton gets back to full guard.
Hunter is pushing down on Horton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Horton is fighting to maintain full guard but Hunter has managed to sneak the leg through.
Horton is trying to maintain the position but Hunter is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is trying to control. Horton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Horton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hunter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hunter is thwarting Horton's attempts to control the position.
Horton won't allow Hunter to pass to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horton keeping control of the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Horton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Horton.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rylan Hunter really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rylan Hunter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Horton clinches up with Hunter and pushes him back against the cage.
Hunter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horton tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Horton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hunter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hunter looking for a takedown.
Hunter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Horton.
Hunter manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hunter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Horton defends well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hunter wants to sweep here but Horton controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Horton defends it easily.
Horton trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Hunter working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hunter wants to sweep here but Horton controlling him for the moment.
Horton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Horton trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horton stands up and waves to Hunter to follow him.
Horton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunter as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Horton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hunter controls the position.
Horton is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Horton is not content to let Hunter control the position.
Hunter tries to advance to mount but Horton denies him.
Horton is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Hunter crashes against the mat.
Hunter working away.
Hunter is looking to take a break and control but Horton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Horton is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hunter asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hunter lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rylan Hunter dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Rylan Hunter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Horton shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Horton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horton keeps the fight on the outside.
Horton keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunter moves into range and clinches up with Horton.
Hunter successfully pulls guard.
Horton prevents Hunter from getting back to his feet.
Horton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunter is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hunter holds on and takes a little 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.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Horton from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton is really struggling to control Hunter but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Nick Horton wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Horton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horton tries to clinch up.
Horton fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Horton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Horton.
Hunter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hunter lands in his opponent's guard.
Hunter throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton trying to keep a closed guard but Hunter is proving a slippery customer.
Horton looking for a sweep. Not yet Horton, not yet.
Hunter postures up in Horton's guard and throws a big left but Horton blocks it.
Hunter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Horton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Horton keeps moving.
Hunter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Horton looking to control.
Horton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Horton tries to strike from the bottom.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Horton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Horton is keeping the position.
Hunter won't allow Horton to sweep him here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Horton controls Hunter momentarily but Hunter frees himself.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Horton slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rylan Hunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hunter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rylan Hunter!
After the fight, Rylan Hunter was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thracian Spartacus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Harkleroad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harkleroad comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I am a real American kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Chad Harkleroad looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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205 lbs
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208 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thracian Spartacus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chad Harkleroad!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartacus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Harkleroad's half guard.
Spartacus throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Harkleroad to regain full guard.
Harkleroad 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.
Harkleroad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harkleroad looking for a guillotine here but Spartacus defends easily.
Spartacus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harkleroad pulls Spartacus in close to prevent any damage.
Spartacus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harkleroad is trying to keep Spartacus in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Harkleroad holds on and takes a little breather.
Spartacus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harkleroad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkleroad is trying to control the position but Spartacus postures up.
Chad Harkleroad has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Harkleroad as Spartacus shoots in.
Harkleroad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Harkleroad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spartacus defends it nicely.
Harkleroad looks gassed!
Spartacus misses with a few strikes there.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Harkleroad has eaten all the pies!
Harkleroad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spartacus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harkleroad somewhat.
Thracian Spartacus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Harkleroad.
Harkleroad shoots in and bounces Spartacus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Spartacus striking off his back but it's not causing Harkleroad any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus tries to strike from the bottom.
Harkleroad trying to control the position from guard on top but Spartacus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harkleroad stands up from Spartacus's guard - Harkleroad perhaps looking for a knockout.
Spartacus forces Harkleroad back against the cage and clinches.
Harkleroad manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spartacus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harkleroad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harkleroad wants it to stay on the feet.
Harkleroad shoots in for a takedown but Spartacus shows good takedown defense.
Spartacus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harkleroad counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Harkleroad stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus is looking for a sweep. Harkleroad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spartacus is not content to let Harkleroad control the position.
Spartacus trying to control from the bottom.
Harkleroad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spartacus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harkleroad is working away from the top position though.
Harkleroad tries to pass to full mount but Spartacus defends it.
Harkleroad blocks the strikes from Spartacus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harkleroad is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Spartacus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Spartacus creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Spartacus lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Harkleroad down.
Spartacus creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
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 gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Spartacus winds up and cracks Harkleroad with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spartacus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Spartacus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harkleroad gets back to full guard.
Harkleroad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chad Harkleroad will probably get the nod.
That's time! Spartacus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Spartacus closes the distance and clinches.
Spartacus wants a takedown.
Spartacus wants to take the fight to the mat but Harkleroad manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Spartacus fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thracian Spartacus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Harkleroad turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Harkleroad manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Harkleroad are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Spartacus struggling a bit here.
Harkleroad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Spartacus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spartacus tries to get out of the position.
Harkleroad is breathing heavily.
Spartacus is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartacus being controlled for a moment.
Harkleroad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spartacus keeps working.
Spartacus can't do much from the bottom here.
Spartacus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Spartacus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harkleroad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Harkleroad is trying to get an arm triangle but Spartacus is defending well.
Spartacus throws an elbow that doesn't really do any damage.
Spartacus wants to control but Harkleroad postures up.
Spartacus defending against the ground and pound.
Spartacus sneaks back into half guard.
Harkleroad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad wants to stand but Spartacus has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Spartacus flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Spartacus is concentrating on defense, preventing Harkleroad from advancing position.
Harkleroad moves into full mount! Spartacus won't be happy about that!
Spartacus manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Harkleroad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spartacus keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus trying to hold on to Harkleroad's head to control him but Harkleroad postures up.
Harkleroad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spartacus keeps working.
Harkleroad throwing shots but Spartacus is blocking nicely.
Spartacus wants to control but Harkleroad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spartacus holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Spartacus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harkleroad manages to get to full guard.
Spartacus connects with a couple of short punches.
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 Thracian Spartacus 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.
Spartacus shoots for a double leg takedown but Harkleroad sprawls well. He's pushed Spartacus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spartacus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Harkleroad's half guard.
Nice strikes from Spartacus there.
Harkleroad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spartacus drops an elbow to the side of Harkleroad's head.
Harkleroad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harkleroad tries to roll over but Spartacus keeps him under control.
Harkleroad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Spartacus lands a nice short elbow.
Harkleroad actively working from the bottom here.
Spartacus drops an elbow to the side of Harkleroad's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Spartacus lands a nice short elbow.
Harkleroad makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harkleroad.
Spartacus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spartacus landing some decent shots from guard.
Spartacus chips away with some ground and pound.
Spartacus distracts Harkleroad with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Spartacus stands up over Harkleroad, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Spartacus scoring with some ground and pound.
Spartacus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spartacus landing some decent shots from guard.
Thracian Spartacus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spartacus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad wants to stand up but Spartacus is controlling him.
Harkleroad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spartacus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Spartacus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Harkleroad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harkleroad is trying to keep Spartacus in close.
Spartacus works over Harkleroad with some ground and pound from guard.
Spartacus lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus scoring with some ground and pound.
Harkleroad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spartacus is pushing down on Harkleroad's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harkleroad is fighting to maintain full guard but Spartacus has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Spartacus lands a nice short elbow.
Harkleroad tries to roll over but Spartacus keeps him under control.
Harkleroad taking some punishment here, with Spartacus in his half guard.
Spartacus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Spartacus there.
Harkleroad wants to improve his position but Spartacus is controlling well.
Harkleroad taking some punishment here, with Spartacus in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus prevents Harkleroad from improving his position.
Harkleroad has hold of Spartacus's hands but Spartacus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harkleroad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harkleroad wants to control but Spartacus is keeping busy.
Harkleroad gets full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spartacus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Spartacus scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harkleroad controls Spartacus momentarily but Spartacus frees himself.
Spartacus with a nice head shot there.
Spartacus landing with the ground and pound.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Thracian Spartacus clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spartacus looking to score a takedown here. Harkleroad is defending well but Spartacus drives through and ends up in Harkleroad's guard.
Harkleroad has momentary wrist control but Spartacus slips an elbow through the middle.
Spartacus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harkleroad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spartacus has managed to get both his arms back between Harkleroad's legs - danger averted.
Harkleroad trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Spartacus stands up over Harkleroad, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Harkleroad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spartacus lands a couple of digs.
Spartacus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Harkleroad is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Spartacus throwing strikes from guard but Harkleroad blocks nicely.
Harkleroad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spartacus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkleroad has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Spartacus has passed into side control.
Spartacus cracks Harkleroad with a big right hand but Harkleroad just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Spartacus scores with a couple of short elbows.
Spartacus lands an elbow.
Harkleroad takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Spartacus grinds an elbow into Harkleroad's temple.
Harkleroad tries to bench press Spartacus off him but Spartacus keeps the position.
Spartacus creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Check out the look on Spartacus's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spartacus working the head and body with strikes.
Spartacus in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus lands some shots froms side control.
Harkleroad is trying to control Spartacus's posture but Spartacus avoids it.
Harkleroad is trying to get back to half guard.
Harkleroad taking a bit of punishment here - Spartacus scoring with strikes.
Spartacus in side control lands a decent elbow.
Spartacus scoring with punches and elbows.
Spartacus landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Harkleroad can't do much from the bottom here.
Spartacus working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Harkleroad is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus landing strikes.
Harkleroad struggling a bit here.
Spartacus scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Harkleroad to see if he's OK.
Spartacus in side control lands a decent elbow.
Harkleroad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spartacus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Harkleroad takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Spartacus connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Harkleroad some visible discomfort.
Harkleroad is trying to control Spartacus's posture but Spartacus avoids it.
Spartacus lands a few punches from side control.
Spartacus trying to control the position but Harkleroad is working away.
Harkleroad wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harkleroad is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Harkleroad is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Spartacus is controlling him well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harkleroad tries to improve position but can't.
Spartacus lands a decent elbow from side control.
Spartacus working the ground and pound.
Spartacus works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harkleroad takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Harkleroad tries to buck Spartacus off but Spartacus is having none of it.
Harkleroad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Thracian Spartacus had his way with Chad Harkleroad in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.
Spartacus shoots in and drives through. Harkleroad sprawls well.
Thracian Spartacus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harkleroad shoots in for a double leg but Spartacus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spartacus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Spartacus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harkleroad trying to control here.
Spartacus working over Harkleroad with some ground and pound. Harkleroad looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Harkleroad wants to improve his position but Spartacus is controlling well.
Spartacus lands strikes from half guard.
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.
Spartacus working Harkleroad over with strikes.
Spartacus prevents Harkleroad from improving his position.
Harkleroad trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartacus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Spartacus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Harkleroad wants to control but Spartacus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spartacus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Harkleroad tries to roll over but Spartacus keeps him under control.
Harkleroad flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Harkleroad on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Harkleroad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spartacus is working away from the top position though.
Harkleroad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus working the head and body with strikes.
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. Spartacus connects with a nice short shot to Harkleroad's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harkleroad is looking for a sweep. Spartacus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spartacus winds up and cracks Harkleroad with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harkleroad trying to hold on to Spartacus's head to control him but Spartacus postures up.
Harkleroad is looking to improve his position.
Spartacus working over Harkleroad with some ground and pound. Harkleroad looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Harkleroad wants to get back to his feet.
Harkleroad looking for submissions off his back.
Spartacus prevents Harkleroad from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Spartacus lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Spartacus.
Harkleroad has hold of Spartacus's hands but Spartacus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Spartacus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Harkleroad taking some punishment here, with Spartacus in his half guard.
Spartacus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harkleroad can do to turn this around?
Spartacus tries to pass to full mount but Harkleroad defends it.
Harkleroad is trying to control but can't.
Spartacus working the head and body with strikes.
Spartacus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Harkleroad with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Spartacus working Harkleroad over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartacus thows a huge punch but Harkleroad dodges it nicely.
Harkleroad is trying to maintain the position but Spartacus is very close to passing his half guard.
Harkleroad gets back to full guard.
Harkleroad trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spartacus won't allow Harkleroad to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thracian Spartacus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spartacus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:46
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 49:47
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thracian Spartacus!
After winning the bout, Thracian Spartacus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between AJ Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Stamper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harvey comes to the cage accompanied by Dangerzone. On his way into the cage it seems that AJ Harvey has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily AJ Harvey seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
8 - 8 - 2 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, AJ Harvey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Harry Stamper!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stamper closes the distance and clinches.
Stamper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stamper tries to pull guard but Harvey holds him up against the cage and eventually Stamper drops back down to his feet.
Harvey tries to pull guard but Stamper holds him up against the cage and eventually Harvey drops back down to his feet.
Harvey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stamper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stamper is trying to break the clinch but Harvey has him pressed against the cage.
Harvey really is a fat lump.
Harvey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stamper is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Harvey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Stamper.
Stamper prevents a takedown attempt there.
Harvey is trying to push Stamper away but Stamper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stamper wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Stamper. No joy for Harvey on that attempt.
Harvey is breathing heavily.
Harvey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Harvey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stamper is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Stamper regains half guard.
Harvey tries to stand and escape but Stamper is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stamper wants to improve his position but Harvey is controlling well.
Stamper trying to hold on to Harvey's head to control him but Harvey postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stamper tries to roll over but Harvey keeps him under control.
Stamper is staying active underneath Harvey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stamper misses with a kick to the body.
Harvey rushes Stamper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stamper scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like AJ Harvey has been cut.
Harvey wants to take the fight to the mat but Stamper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Harvey tries to throw a body punch but Stamper avoids it by throwing Harvey back against the cage.
Stamper can't find room to land a body shot as Harvey controls the action.
Harvey tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stamper just leaning against Harvey, taking a breather.
Harvey trying to stall but Stamper improves his position.
Stamper taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stamper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harvey.
Harvey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stamper ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stamper no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stamper looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stamper looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stamper!
Sloppy strikes there by Stamper.
Harvey is letting Stamper control him for a moment.
Stamper decides to stand back up. Stamper steps back and let's Harvey get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stamper shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Harvey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harvey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stamper is working away from the top position though.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Stamper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AJ Harvey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stamper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stamper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harvey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harvey.
Stamper keeping moving, preventing Harvey from controlling successfully.
Harvey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stamper is pulling down on Harvey's head to control his posture.
Stamper wants to stand but Harvey is controlling the position.
Stamper is breathing heavily.
Harvey gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stamper as he avoids it easily.
Harvey shoots for a double leg takedown but Stamper sprawls well. He's pushed Harvey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stamper tries to clinch but Harvey is having none of it.
Stamper moves into range and clinches up with Harvey.
Stamper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Harvey or perhaps it was just good defense by Stamper which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Harvey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stamper moves into the clinch successfully.
Harvey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stamper wants to clinch up but Harvey keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stamper.
Harvey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stamper lands with a kick to the temple. Harvey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stamper shoots in and drives through. Harvey sprawls well.
Stamper has closed the distance and engaged Harvey in a clinch.
Stamper breaks from the clinch.
Stamper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Harvey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stamper walks away with a smile on his face. Harvey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stamper manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Harvey on his heels. He'll look to pass Harvey's guard now, I'm sure.
Harry Stamper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stamper sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey wants to stand but Stamper is controlling the position.
Stamper trying to control but Harvey is working from the bottom.
Harvey is working an open guard so Stamper takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stamper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Stamper. No joy for Harvey on that attempt.
Harvey shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Harvey showed some decent athleticism there.
Harvey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stamper keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stamper actively working from the bottom here.
Stamper is staying active underneath Harvey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stamper trying to control but Harvey postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harvey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harry Stamper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on AJ Harvey's cut.
That's time! Harvey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stamper wants to slow Harvey down by chopping away at his legs.
Harvey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stamper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harvey fails with the takedown.
Harvey shoots in looking for a takedown. Stamper tries to sprawl out of it but Harvey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stamper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stamper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stamper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harvey as he jumps to the side.
Harvey wants to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey tries to clinch there but Stamper circles away.
Stamper fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
AJ Harvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Stamper.
Harvey doesn't manage to clinch there - Stamper circles away.
Harvey has his takedown stuffed
and Stamper counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Harvey is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Harvey gets a takedown into half guard.
Harvey is looking to take a break and control but Stamper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stamper is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stamper is refusing to be controlled, as Harvey sits in half guard.
Stamper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harvey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stamper defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey working the head and body with strikes.
Harvey stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Stamper to get to his feet.
Stamper drives through with a takedown into Harvey's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Harvey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stamper throws a big elbow that misses.
Stamper advances position into side control!
Stamper decides to stand up, so the ref orders Harvey to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stamper lands with a slapping head kick.
Harvey tries for a takedown but Stamper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stamper looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Harvey is trying to maintain the position but Stamper is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stamper decides to stand and escape the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Harry Stamper just about did enough to take it.
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!
Harvey shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stamper looking for a kimura from the bottom but Harvey passes into side control!
Harvey working the ground and pound.
Harvey grinds an elbow into Stamper's temple.
Stamper is not content to let Harvey control the position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Harvey lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey moves into full mount!
Stamper is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Harvey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stamper is looking to escape.
Stamper wants to control but Harvey is having none of it.
Stamper is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey controlling the position easily from mount.
Harvey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Harvey get's back to his feet.
Stamper has a takedown stuffed.
Harvey rushes Stamper and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stamper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harvey has him pressed against the cage.
Stamper tries to pull guard but Harvey holds him up against the cage and eventually Stamper drops back down to his feet.
Harvey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harvey jumps guard.
Harvey has his feet on Stamper's thighs here. He's pushed Stamper off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Stamper screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). AJ Harvey!
AJ Harvey 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 Lloyd Christmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Prototype (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lloyd Christmas 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
12 - 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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Patrick Prototype!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prototype darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Prototype is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Prototype wants to get back to his feet.
Prototype trying to control from half guard but Christmas is working away.
Prototype looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Prototype is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prototype working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Prototype sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Christmas defending well though.
Prototype is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Christmas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Prototype.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prototype is thwarting Christmas's attempts to control the position.
Christmas is trying to stand up here but Prototype is controlling him well.
Christmas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Prototype passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Prototype trying to control but Christmas is having none of it.
Christmas has given up his back. Will we see Prototype going for some submissions?
Christmas showing good submission defense here.
Prototype is looking for the choke from the back position but Christmas is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prototype tries to get the hooks in deep but Christmas pushed the leg off.
Christmas can't escape the position.
Christmas trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Christmas showing good submission defense here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christmas looking very determined here, making life difficult for Prototype.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prototype working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Prototype dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Christmas has managed to clinch.
Christmas looking to stall.
Prototype has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Christmas is trying to keep an underhook but Prototype manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Patrick Prototype has got the better of the ground game so far.
Christmas is not content to let Prototype control the position.
Prototype is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Christmas defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christmas is trying to stand back up but Prototype is controlling him
Christmas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Christmas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Prototype wants to control from the top but Christmas keeps moving.
Prototype tries to stand but Christmas is controlling from the bottom.
Christmas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prototype scoring with some ground and pound.
Prototype controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Prototype stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christmas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Prototype trying to control the position from guard on top but Christmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prototype wants to pass the guard but Christmas is keeping the position.
That's three 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 sloppy head kick and Christmas moves out of range easily.
Christmas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Christmas decides to stand back up. Christmas steps back and let's Prototype get back to his feet.
Christmas tries to sprawl but Prototype drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Christmas wants to improve his position but Prototype is controlling well.
Prototype tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christmas flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Prototype tries to stand and escape but Christmas is controlling the position.
Christmas regains full guard. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prototype sitting in guard here, content to control.
Prototype slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christmas is trying to control Prototype's posture but Prototype avoids it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Prototype showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Christmas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Prototype is trying to defend but Christmas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Prototype wants to control but Christmas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Prototype gets full guard.
Christmas passes Prototype's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Christmas is just content to waste time from the top position. Prototype takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Christmas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Prototype wants to stand up but Christmas is controlling him.
Prototype has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Christmas should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Prototype has tightened it up now! Christmas should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Patrick Prototype!
Patrick Prototype 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 Austin McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Price might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Thunderstruck. McCoy has chosen Voices as his entrance music. Nathaniel Price looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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210 lbs
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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathaniel Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Austin McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy fails to land the takedown.
Price clinches with his opponent.
Price tightens his grip and picks McCoy up, before dumping him to the ground. McCoy manages to land in guard.
McCoy trying to keep a closed guard but Price is proving a slippery customer.
Price got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCoy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Price has managed to get both his arms back between McCoy's legs - danger averted.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but McCoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Price stands up over McCoy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McCoy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price wants to control from the top but McCoy keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Price engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McCoy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Price is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McCoy tries to control but Price wriggling away.
Price is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy with shots to the head and body - Price looks very uncomfortable down there.
McCoy moves to back control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Price is keeping busy.
Price controlling McCoy 's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McCoy.
Price trying to control the position but McCoy manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Price right now.
Price is working hard here to advance position.
McCoy working for a choke but Price is defending well.
McCoy controlling well, preventing Price from escaping the position.
Price is breathing heavily.
Price prevents McCoy from getting a body triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Price is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and McCoy has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Price taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Austin McCoy!
Austin McCoy gave a mention to Nature's Edge Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Five Sixteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nacho Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruiz has chosen Perfect Smile - Petalos de Rosa as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Matthew Five Sixteen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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252 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matthew Five Sixteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nacho Ruiz!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruiz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Five Sixteen moves away.
Five Sixteen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ruiz did well to prevent Five Sixteen getting side control.
Five Sixteen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ruiz pushes Five Sixteen off looking to stand but Five Sixteen dives back in and keeps control.
Five Sixteen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Five Sixteen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Matthew Five Sixteen.
Five Sixteen gets tackled into the cage by Ruiz. Ruiz maintains the clinch.
Five Sixteen taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruiz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ruiz lands with a left to the head.
Five Sixteen is breathing heavily.
Five Sixteen looking to stall.
Five Sixteen goes for a takedown attempt but Ruiz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Five Sixteen shoots in for a takedown but Ruiz shows good takedown defense.
Ruiz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Five Sixteen back to the cage. Ruiz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Ruiz misses with a wild body shot.
Ruiz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ruiz cracks Five Sixteen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ruiz has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Five Sixteen to stand back up!
Five Sixteen is rocked!
Ruiz lands with a big right hook that stumbles Five Sixteen - he's out on his feet here! Ruiz follows up with another monster hook that separates Five Sixteen from consciousness! Five Sixteen falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Ruiz stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nacho Ruiz!
Nacho Ruiz decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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