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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Nappa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price comes to the cage accompanied by The White Stripes - Seven Nation Army. Nappa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by battery. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vinnie Price!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dirk Nappa!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Price.
Price throws a shot to the body.
Price moves into range and connects with a jab.
Price lands with a straight right. Nappa didn't see that one coming.
Price rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nappa counters with a left and a right that stings Price.
Nappa jabs Price right on the nose. Price blinks but takes it well.
Price throws a good cross that connects.
Nappa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nappa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Price lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Price showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nappa.
Price scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nappa fails with the takedown.
Price uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nappa shoots in for a takedown but Price shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Price lands the left hand.
Price punishes Nappa's body with a nice straight punch.
Price jabs at Nappa's body.
Nappa ducks under a wild hook from Price.
The fighters circling - Nappa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Price misses with a looping right.
Nappa moves out of range as Price throws a body kick.
Price is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Price.
Price is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Price scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Price.
Price throws a hook but Nappa avoids it easily.
Nappa moves away from the strike by Price.
Price moves away from the strike by Nappa.
Price goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nappa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Horrible takedown by Nappa or perhaps it was just good defense by Price which made him look bad.
Vinnie Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Nappa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nappa did well to prevent Price getting side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Price trying to control the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nappa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Price wants to stand and escape but instead Nappa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Price on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Price tries to get out of the position.
Price tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Price is pulling down on Nappa's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nappa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nappa won't allow Price to sweep him here.
Nappa is looking to work some ground and pound but Price has wrist control.
Nappa throwing strikes from guard but Price blocks nicely.
Nappa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nappa postures up.
Price is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nappa throws a big right hand that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nappa throwing strikes from guard but Price blocks nicely.
Price looking for a sweep. Not yet Price, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Price dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Price slips a jab from Nappa.
Price lands with a kick to the temple. Nappa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nappa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nappa walks into a left hand.
A jab from Price does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Price.
Nice shot lands for Price.
Nappa throws an overhand right that lands on Price's shoulder, as Price tries to avoid the shot.
Nappa looks for a takedown but Price sprawls well.
Price looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nappa ducks under a wild hook from Price.
Price tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nappa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nappa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Price just misses with a punch to the body.
Price throws a sloppy head kick and Nappa moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Nappa misses the target.
Price smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nappa avoids the body shot from Price.
Price misses the shot to the body.
Nappa misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price is looking to clinch but Nappa is avoiding it.
Nappa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nappa walks into a straight right hand from Price.
Price throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nappa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Price.
Price throws a jab but it's blocked by Nappa.
A jab from Nappa misses.
Price fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nappa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nappa tries for a takedown but Price sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vinnie Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Nappa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Price finds it's way through Nappa's defenses.
Price tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nappa was well out of range. Poor timing from Price.
Nappa slips a jab from Price.
Nice sprawl there from Price as Nappa shoots in.
Price throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nappa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Price. Price circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Price wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nappa misses with an uppercut. Price saw that one coming.
Nappa misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Price misses its intended target.
Nappa looks for a takedown but Price sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nappa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nappa is trying desperately to land a takedown but Price is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Nappa.
Price will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Price misses with an uppercut. Nappa saw that one coming.
Nappa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Price lunges at Nappa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nappa's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Price cracks Nappa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nappa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Price dominated that second 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.
Price thows a body shot but no joy.
Nappa misses with a looping left.
Nappa misses with a combination
and Nappa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nappa fails with the takedown.
Price lands with a straight right. Nappa didn't see that one coming.
Price misses with a looping right.
Nappa shoots in for a takedown but Price shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Price smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No joy there for Nappa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A lazy left from Price finds it's target.
Nappa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Price scoring well with a low kick there.
Nappa shoots in looking for a takedown but Price manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nappa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vinnie Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Nappa.
Nappa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Price lands a body shot.
Price thuds his right hand into Nappa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nappa throws an off balance right hand
and Price counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Price scores with a kick to the midsection.
Price blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nappa shoots in for a takedown but Price shows good takedown defense.
Price stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nappa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nappa walks into a stiff left hand from Price.
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!
Jab, jab by Price - just one landing.
Nappa slips a jab from Price.
Price scores with a hook.
Price rushes Nappa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Price.
Price lands with a right to the head.
Price tries to throw a body punch but Nappa avoids it by throwing Price back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nappa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nappa tries to circle away but Price has him pinned against the cage.
Price misses with a hook to the ribs.
Price trying to control the position but instead, Nappa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Price into the cage.
Nappa is trying to break the clinch but Price is controlling him.
Price using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Price gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nappa.
Price tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nappa's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Price.
Price misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Price is leaning against Nappa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Price misses with a knee to the head.
Price lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Price.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Price tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nappa's elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price misses with a punch to the body.
Price lands a nice knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Price.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Price clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nappa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Price swings for the body but Nappa moves out of range.
Price looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nappa throws a jab but it's blocked by Price.
Price misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nappa.
Price lands with a nice body punch.
Price connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nappa momentarily.
Nappa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Price but Price pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dirk Nappa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nappa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nappa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No joy there for Nappa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price moves in looking to clinch but Nappa pushes him off.
Price defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nappa.
Vinnie Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nappa throws a nice looking combination but Price bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nappa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Price - the referee stops the clock and Nappa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Price. Nappa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Price is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nappa can do to turn this around?
Price connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Price looks to score with a jab to the body but Nappa is just out of range.
A slow jab from Price misses its intended target.
Price misses with a straight left.
Price's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Price duly obliges.
Price misses with an uppercut
and Nappa counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nappa takes one to the chin there.
Price misses with an uppercut. Nappa saw that one coming.
Price misses with a body kick.
Nappa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Price throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nappa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Price. Nappa shrugs it off though.
Nappa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vinnie Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Nappa.
A jab from Price finds it's way through Nappa's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nappa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Price.
Price with a hook.
Price bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick from Price lands but Nappa takes it in his stride.
A jab from Nappa misses.
Price throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nappa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nappa avoids the head kick by Price.
Nappa misses with a series of wild punches.
Price tries to clinch there but Nappa circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nappa looks to throw the jab but Price is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nappa is defended easily by Price.
Price jabs at Nappa's body.
Price throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nappa on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Price scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nappa doesn't seem bothered though.
Nappa slips under a jab.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Price. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Price had his way with Dirk Nappa in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Price defending well as Nappa loads up on a big left hand.
Price blocks a jab.
Price scores with a jab.
Price fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Price scores with a nice head shot.
Price throws out a powerful jab.
Nappa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Price counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Price scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nappa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Price.
Nappa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A big left from Price misses.
Nappa shoots for a takedown but Price saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nappa staying out of range there.
Nappa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Price stuffs the takedown attempt from Nappa. Nappa gets slowly back to his feet.
Vinnie Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Nappa.
Price misses with a straight right.
Price moves into the clinch.
Price misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Price misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Price.
Nappa tries to break the clinch but Price is controlling the position.
Price working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Price slowing the pace effectively.
Price throws a punch but it's blocked by Nappa.
Nappa is trying to break the clinch but Price has him pressed against the cage.
Nappa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nappa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Price tries to work over Nappa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vinnie Price is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nappa's elbow.
Price lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nappa backwards.
Price tries a body shot but Nappa blocks it.
Price lands a right hand.
Price has a couple of punches blocked by Nappa.
Price lands a nice shot to the body.
Nappa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nappa blocks a body shot from Price.
Nappa is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price presses Nappa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Price softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nappa blocks a body shot from Price.
Price stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Price tries to throw a body punch but Nappa avoids it by throwing Price back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Price lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dirk Nappa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Price tries to throw a body punch but Nappa avoids it by throwing Price back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Price showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Price has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Price!
Vinnie Price retains his middleweight title!
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