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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Five Sixteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny McClean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lenny McClean will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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224 lbs
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279 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Matthew Five Sixteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lenny McClean!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Five Sixteen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McClean defends it nicely.
Five Sixteen misses with a hook to the body
and McClean counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McClean trying to stand up but can't free himself from Five Sixteen's guard.
McClean gets to his feet - Five Sixteen follows without any prompting.
Matthew Five Sixteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Five Sixteen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McClean counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McClean wants to stand but Five Sixteen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Five Sixteen trying to control the position.
Five Sixteen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Five Sixteen trying to keep a closed guard but McClean is proving a slippery customer.
McClean would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClean avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McClean would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McClean decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Five Sixteen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Five Sixteen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Five Sixteen tries for a takedown but McClean sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen loads up on a big right hand but McClean slips the punch.
Five Sixteen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Five Sixteen shoots in looking for a takedown. McClean tries to sprawl out of it but Five Sixteen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McClean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Five Sixteen misses the jab.
McClean displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Five Sixteen.
Nice takedown defense from McClean. No joy for Five Sixteen on that attempt.
Five Sixteen clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClean misses with a short punch on the inside.
McClean lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Five Sixteen blocking some punches.
Five Sixteen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McClean can't fight it off and eventually Five Sixteen manages to take the fight to the floor. McClean looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McClean is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McClean is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Five Sixteen is looking to work some ground and pound but McClean has wrist control.
Five Sixteen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McClean scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Five Sixteen shoots for a takedown but McClean saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Five Sixteen closes this distance looking for a takedown but McClean circles away.
Five Sixteen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McClean napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McClean wants to get back to his feet.
Five Sixteen tries to score with some ground and pound. McClean controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McClean wants to get back to his feet but Five Sixteen drags him back down.
Five Sixteen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Five Sixteen is looking to take a break and control but McClean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Five Sixteen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McClean knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Five Sixteen prevents McClean from escaping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Five Sixteen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McClean is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Five Sixteen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McClean has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lenny McClean will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Five Sixteen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Five Sixteen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Five Sixteen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McClean defends it nicely.
Five Sixteen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McClean sprawls well. McClean wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Five Sixteen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Five Sixteen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Five Sixteen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McClean was well out of range. Poor timing from Five Sixteen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Five Sixteen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McClean defends it nicely.
McClean keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Five Sixteen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Five Sixteen or perhaps it was just good defense by McClean which made him look bad.
Five Sixteen shoots in for a double leg but McClean sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Five Sixteen tries for a takedown but McClean sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen tries to score a power double leg takedown but McClean sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Five Sixteen somewhat.
Five Sixteen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Five Sixteen shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Five Sixteen with that takedown attempt.
Five Sixteen fails with the takedown
and McClean counters with a shoot takedown. Five Sixteen fights it but they end up in guard.
Lenny McClean has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McClean tries to stand but Five Sixteen is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClean decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No luck for Five Sixteen with that takedown attempt.
Lenny McClean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Five Sixteen shoots in and drives through. McClean sprawls well.
Five Sixteen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McClean moves away.
Five Sixteen shoots in for a takedown but McClean shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Five Sixteen shoots in looking for a takedown. McClean tries to sprawl out of it but Five Sixteen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McClean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Five Sixteen is defended easily by McClean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClean stuffs the takedown attempt from Five Sixteen. Five Sixteen gets slowly back to his feet.
Five Sixteen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McClean looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McClean is trying to buck Five Sixteen off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Five Sixteen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Five Sixteen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McClean is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lenny McClean will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Five Sixteen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Five Sixteen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McClean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Five Sixteen.
Five Sixteen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Five Sixteen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Five Sixteen with a lazy takedown attempt
and McClean counters with a single leg into guard. Five Sixteen didn't expect that.
McClean trying to stand up but can't free himself from Five Sixteen's guard.
Five Sixteen working a defensive guard here.
Five Sixteen is really struggling to control McClean but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClean would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McClean stands up and waves to Five Sixteen to follow him.
Five Sixteen misses with a takedown
and McClean counters with a takedown into side control.
McClean has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Matthew Five Sixteen is winning the standup battle so far.
Five Sixteen misses with a takedown attempt - McClean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Five Sixteen.
McClean slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen shoots in looking for a takedown. McClean tries to sprawl out of it but Five Sixteen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McClean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McClean defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Five Sixteen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Five Sixteen misses with a takedown
and McClean counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Five Sixteen is looking for a sweep. McClean is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McClean tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Five Sixteen.
McClean stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Five Sixteen to get to his feet.
Five Sixteen has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Five Sixteen shoots for a takedown but McClean saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Five Sixteen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McClean counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McClean gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Five Sixteen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lenny McClean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Five Sixteen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McClean as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McClean counters with a nice double leg into side control. Five Sixteen won't be happy with that.
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!
McClean decides to stand back up. McClean steps back and let's Five Sixteen get back to his feet.
Five Sixteen closes the distance and clinches up with McClean, looking for a takedown. Five Sixteen pushes McClean against the cage but McClean circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Five Sixteen misses with a takedown attempt - McClean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Five Sixteen takes a swing at McClean's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Five Sixteen is defended easily by McClean.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Five Sixteen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McClean defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny McClean really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Five Sixteen fails with the takedown.
Five Sixteen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Five Sixteen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McClean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McClean struggles to land a body shot inside as Five Sixteen controls his hands.
McClean working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from McClean.
With the fighters up against the cage, McClean throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Five Sixteen avoiding damage as McClean throws knees to the body.
Five Sixteen tries to stall but McClean uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McClean creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Five Sixteen dodges an elbow strike from McClean.
McClean creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McClean swings wildly with an uppercut but Five Sixteen uses good head movement to avoid it.
McClean lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McClean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Five Sixteen prevents a body shot from McClean.
McClean throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from McClean fails to land.
Five Sixteen goes for a takedown in the clinch but McClean prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Five Sixteen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Five Sixteen is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Five Sixteen wants a takedown.
McClean creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Five Sixteen's defenses.
McClean gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Five Sixteen.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McClean misses with a punch on the inside.
Five Sixteen takes a shot to the head.
Five Sixteen wants to break free but McClean has control.
McClean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McClean has a couple of punches blocked by Five Sixteen.
McClean has a couple of punches blocked by Five Sixteen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McClean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClean drops Five Sixteen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Five Sixteen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Five Sixteen is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Five Sixteen.
Oh Five Sixteen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Five Sixteen is pressed against the cage. McClean pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Five Sixteen! Two more big strikes from McClean and Five Sixteen crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lenny McClean!
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