GGGNP 1: Genesis PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Lovell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Prime
vs
Lovell

178 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Optimus Prime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zack Lovell!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Prime has managed to clinch.
Lovell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Prime jumps guard but Lovell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Prime drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lovell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Prime goes for a takedown attempt but Lovell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Optimus Prime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lovell fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Prime.
Lovell feints a jab promting Prime to slip. Lovell then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Prime slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime tries a head kick but it misses.
Lovell tries for a takedown but Prime circles away easily

and Prime counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lovell tries to kick Prime off but Prime keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lovell wants to get back to full guard.
Prime with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Prime could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Prime is pressing down on Lovell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lovell is holding on for now.
Lovell tries to roll over but Prime keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovell misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Prime drops an elbow to the side of Lovell's head.
Prime wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prime content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lovell trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Prime manages to pass to mount!
Lovell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime wants to control the pace but Lovell is squirming around nicely.
Prime lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lovell hang on?
Prime trying to control but Lovell is having none of it.
Prime avoids the attempt from Lovell to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Prime looking to control.
Lovell trying to control but Prime is working from the bottom.
Prime is looking to stand back up but Lovell counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Prime.
Prime is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prime throws a strike from the bottom but Lovell passes into side control!
Prime is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Optimus Prime 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.

Lovell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Prime closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lovell quickly recovers to half guard.
Lovell gets back to full guard.
Prime looking to sit in guard and control but Lovell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lovell tries to free his leg and advance position but Prime is retaining full guard.
Lovell wants to control from the top but Prime keeps moving.
Lovell sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime is looking to sweep but instead, Lovell has passed into half guard.
Prime tries to roll over but Lovell keeps him under control.
Lovell slows the pace down in half guard.
Prime pushes Lovell off looking to stand but Lovell dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime is trying to control but can't.
Prime avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lovell.

Lovell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Lovell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Prime is just riding it out for now. Lovell eventually gives up the hold.
Prime is looking to control Lovell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Prime avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime is looking to escape.
Prime is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Lovell is looking for a kimura but Prime is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lovell to get the leverage.
Lovell wants to get back to his feet.
Optimus Prime overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lovell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prime trying to control from the bottom.
Lovell tries to stand but can't do so whilst Prime controls his leg.
Lovell working over Prime with some ground and pound. Prime looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Prime wants to control but Lovell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lovell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Prime is looking to control Lovell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Prime avoid being mounted?
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lovell is trying to control. Prime wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Lovell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lovell shoots in looking for a takedown. Prime tries to sprawl out of it but Lovell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Prime manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Prime shoots in but Lovell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lovell.
Horrible takedown by Lovell or perhaps it was just good defense by Prime which made him look bad.
Optimus Prime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Lovell.
Lovell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Prime pinned against the cage. Prime gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Prime shoots in for a takedown but Lovell shows good takedown defense.
Lovell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Prime clinches up with Lovell and pushes him back against the cage.

Prime gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lovell regains guard.

Prime decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Prime throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prime doesn't manage to clinch there - Lovell circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lovell - that will leave a mark!
Lovell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Prime misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime closes the distance and clinches up with Lovell, looking for a takedown. Prime pushes Lovell against the cage but Lovell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Lovell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Prime stuffs the takedown attempt from Lovell. Lovell gets slowly back to his feet.
Prime is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lovell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lovell wants to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prime misses with a combination
and Lovell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lovell is looking to clinch but Prime is avoiding it.
Lovell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Prime's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime shoots in looking for a takedown. Lovell tries to sprawl out of it but Prime keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lovell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Prime moves into the clinch.
Prime tries to score a body lock takedown but Lovell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lovell tries to stall but Prime uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Prime is pressed up against the cage. Lovell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Prime down to the mat. Prime avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Prime shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lovell pinned against the cage. Lovell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Prime misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Lovell.
Lovell tries to clinch but Prime is having none of it.
Lovell keeps the fight on the outside.
Lovell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Prime sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lovell somewhat.

Prime drives through and clinches with Lovell against the cage.
Prime lands a hook that snaps the head of Lovell backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Prime breaks the clinch.
Zack Lovell seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Lovell moves into the clinch successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Optimus Prime showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Prime has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Optimus Prime!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Harkleroad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harkleroad comes to the cage accompanied by I am a real American. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Harkleroad
vs
Wagner

165 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chad Harkleroad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trevor Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wagner closes the distance and clinches up with Harkleroad, looking for a takedown. Wagner pushes Harkleroad against the cage but Harkleroad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harkleroad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chad Harkleroad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Wagner.

Wagner looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Harkleroad seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Harkleroad throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Harkleroad lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Harkleroad wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wagner tries to stand but Harkleroad is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagner wants to control from the top but Harkleroad keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner is fighting to break Harkleroad's control of his arms but Harkleroad is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Harkleroad closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wagner quickly recovers to half guard.

Harkleroad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wagner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Harkleroad slows the pace down in half guard.
Wagner is pressing down on Harkleroad's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harkleroad controls the pace.
Harkleroad's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wagner is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Harkleroad has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Wagner doesn't defend quickly enough and Harkleroad has managed to lock this one up! Can Wagner escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Harkleroad on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chad Harkleroad!
A victorious Chad Harkleroad thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is New Divide. The crowd seem to be enjoying Price's choice of entrance music: Thunderstruck. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Horton
vs
Price

177 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Horton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathaniel Price!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Horton moves into range and clinches up with Price.

Horton breaks from the clinch.
Horton with a lazy takedown attempt

and Price counters with a nice double leg into side control. Horton won't be happy with that.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Horton wants to get back to his feet but Price is dominant here and he's now got Horton's back!
Price has the hooks in. Horton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Price controlling the positon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like Price might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price landing with strikes.
Horton is trapped and Price is scoring with shots to the head and body.

Horton fending off the submission attempt from Price.
Price has good solid back control here.

Price is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Horton knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Horton for a finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.

Price working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horton wants to escape the position.
Price has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Horton's body.
Let's hope that Price has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price lands a shot to the head.
Price punches Horton on the ear.
Horton trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I would not like to be Horton right now.

Horton showing good submission defense here.
Price scores with punches to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Horton defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Price's arms.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horton looking very determined here, making life difficult for Price.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathaniel Price dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Price fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Price sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Horton somewhat.
Horton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Price as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Price with that takedown attempt.
Price throws a sloppy head kick and Horton moves out of range easily.
Price tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Price tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Horton paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Price closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Price lands in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Price wants to control from the top but Horton keeps moving.

Horton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Priceis looking to pass into half guard but Horton pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Horton is in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Price working for a triangle but Horton defends it easily.
Price is pulling down on Horton's head to control his posture.
Price is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Horton stands up and waves to Price to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price tries to close the distance and clinch up but Horton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Price throws a head kick that misses.

Price looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Horton wants to stand up but Price is controlling him.
Price chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price passes Horton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Price wants to pass to mount but Horton is defending the position.
Price perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Price is looking for a kimura but Horton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Price to get the leverage.
Horton trying to control but Price postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horton tries to get to full guard but Price has control of the leg.
Price performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathaniel Price showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Price shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Price trying to control but Horton is working from the bottom.
Price stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Horton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Price wants to control from the top but Horton keeps moving.

Nathaniel Price has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Horton shoots in and drives through. Price sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Price counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Price.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Price is trying to push Horton away but Horton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Price jumps guard but Horton stands there with Price around his waist. Price gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Price has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Price gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Horton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horton is looking for a takedown.

Price breaks from the clinch.

Price shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Price showed some decent athleticism there.
Still in half guard, Price seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price trying to pass the guard but Horton defending well.
Price slows the pace down in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Nathaniel Price hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Price shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price forces his way into half guard.

Price 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.

Price decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Price or perhaps it was just good defense by Horton which made him look bad.
Nick Horton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horton fails to land the takedown.
Price shoots for a takedown but Horton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Price misses with a head kick.

Price scores with a takedown into Horton's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Price accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathaniel Price really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Price tries to clinch but Horton is having none of it.
Horton swinging wildly here.

Price shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Price lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Price avoids the attempt from Horton to control.
Price tries to control but Horton wriggling away.
Horton is working to get back to half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Horton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price raining down hammerfists from mount.
Price with good strikes from the mount here!

Price has control of Horton's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Horton regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Horton tries to hold on but Price postures up.

Price is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price tries to close the distance and clinch but Horton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Horton gets caught flat footed, as Price shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Price with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Price gets to his feet. Horton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Price tries to clinch but Horton moves out of range.

Price shoots in and bounces Horton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Price wants to control from the top but Horton keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Horton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Price stacks Horton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Price!

Price decides to stand back up. Price steps back and let's Horton get back to his feet.
Horton throws a head kick that misses.
Horton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Horton tries to sprawl but Price drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton wants to get back to full guard.
Price is pressing down on Horton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Horton is holding on for now.
Horton wants to get back to full guard.
Price slows the pace down in half guard.
Price looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Horton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horton taking some punishment here, with Price in his half guard.
Price is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathaniel Price dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Price looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Price swats away the attempt to clinch by Horton.
Price tries to close the distance and clinch up but Horton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Price wants to clinch up but Horton keeps it at a distance.
Price keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Price shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Horton pinned against the cage. Horton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Price tries to close the distance and clinch but Horton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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.
Price misses with a double jab.
Horton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Price throws a right hand that Horton ducks under and follows up with a left that Horton also avoids with ease.
Horton tries to clinch there but Price circles away.

Price closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Price lands in his opponent's guard.
Price slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price looking to pass the guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Horton wants to sweep here but Price controlling him for the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nathaniel Price was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Horton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Price paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Price 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.

Price feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Horton wants to stand and escape but Price is having none of it.
Price seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Horton trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nathaniel Price.
Price misses with a jab, cross combination.

Price looking to score a takedown here. Horton is defending well but Price drives through and ends up in Horton's guard.
Horton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Price passes Horton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Price tries to stand but can't do so whilst Horton controls his leg.
Nick Horton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nathaniel Price is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Price keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nathaniel Price comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Price 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathaniel Price!
In his post fight interview, Nathaniel Price started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between AJ Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harvey comes to the cage accompanied by Dangerzone. McCoy has chosen Voices as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Harvey
vs
McCoy

170 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, AJ Harvey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Austin McCoy!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harvey clinches with his opponent.
Harvey really is a fat lump.

Harvey works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McCoy throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Harvey prevents McCoy from getting back to his feet.

McCoy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCoy.

McCoy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Harvey quickly recovers to half guard.
McCoy is pressing down on Harvey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harvey is holding on for now.
Harvey trying to control but McCoy postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harvey wants to improve his position but McCoy is controlling well.
McCoy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harvey's head.
Harvey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McCoy wants to stand but Harvey has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Harvey is trying to maintain the position but McCoy is very close to passing his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McCoy connects with a nice short shot to Harvey's temple.
Harvey trying to control from the bottom.
McCoy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harvey wants to control but McCoy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, McCoy seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy trying to control from half guard but Harvey is working away.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCoy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Harvey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McCoy!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harvey tries to control but McCoy wriggling away.
Harvey avoids the attempt from McCoy to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McCoy is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCoy tries to improve his position but instead Harvey has taken his back!
I really don't envy McCoy right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harvey throwing damaging strikes from the back! McCoy could be in trouble here!
Harvey lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Harvey.

Harvey working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. McCoy is doing well to defend. Harvey seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! McCoy is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). AJ Harvey!
A victorious AJ Harvey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Estep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Estep is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Courageous. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dunn
vs
Estep

200 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harry Dunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Estep!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estep fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Dunn finds it's way through Estep's defenses.

Estep darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dunn trying to control here.
Estep throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dunn scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Estep manages to mount him!
Dunn is desperately trying to improve his position but Estep has a good base and remains in mount.
Estep controlling from the full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn regains half guard.
Estep tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dunn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Estep wants to stand up but Dunn is controlling the position.
Still in half guard, Estep seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn is trying to get back to full guard.
Dunn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Estep.

Estep is working for a submission of some sort.

Estep decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Dunn gets tackled into the cage by Estep. Estep maintains the clinch.
Dunn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Estep is defending well for now.

Dunn gets control of Estep's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dunn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dunn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dunn tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn wants to control the position but Estep says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Estep landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Estep in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Estep is keen to just control but Dunn is a slippery customer.
Estep lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dunn trying to hold on to Estep's head to control him but Estep postures up.
Estep controlling the action here.

Estep seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dunn is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brian Estep!
After winning the bout, Brian Estep thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kasey Ballard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Bourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ballard kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eye of the Tiger. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ballard
vs
Bourne

193 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kasey Ballard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Bourne!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourne has his takedown stuffed
and Ballard counters with a flying knee that drops Bourne! Ballard dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kasey Ballard!
Kasey Ballard spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
8%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Blankenship (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Blankenship's choice of entrance music: Crazy Train. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ryan
vs
Blankenship

180 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derrick Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Blankenship!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown. Blankenship tries to sprawl out of it but Ryan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blankenship manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Ryan tries to keep at a distance but Blankenship has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ryan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blankenship avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blankenship tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blankenship wants a takedown.

Blankenship's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt

and Blankenship counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ryan!
Ryan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ryan is trying to escape the mount.
Blankenship connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blankenship scoring with strikes but Ryan is staying in there.
Blankenship with the ground and pound from mount.

Blankenship working for a guillotine from mount but Ryan is in no mood to give up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship landing strikes from the mount.
Blankenship prevents Ryan from getting the reversal.
Ryan throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Blankenship really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ryan is squirming around, avoiding Blankenship's attempts to control the action.
Blankenship might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ryan kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Blankenship jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ryan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ryan and Blankenship has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Blankenship thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blankenship remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
You can see the frustration on Ryan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ryan is looking to regain half guard here but Blankenship keeps moving and retains side control.
Ryan is not content to let Blankenship control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Ryan kicks Blankenship off and gets back to his feet.

Blankenship gets the takedown into side control.
Ryan gets back to half guard.
Blankenship is keen to just control but Ryan is a slippery customer.
Blankenship looks gassed!
Ryan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ryan.
Blankenship throws a big right hand that misses.

Ryan looking for a triangle here. Blankenship is fighting it but it looks tight! Ryan pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Blankenship is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Derrick Ryan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lloyd Christmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zaine Lovell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Christmas
vs
Lovell

185 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lloyd Christmas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zaine Lovell!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovell scores with a sloppy right hand. Christmas should have avoided that one.

It looks like Lloyd Christmas has been cut.
Christmas doesn't manage to clinch there - Lovell circles away.
Lovell dips to his left and cracks Christmas with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lovell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Christmas is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Lovell.

Lovell rushes Christmas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Christmas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lovell just stands there and leans against the cage.

Lovell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christmas drops his hands momentarily and Lovell needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Christmas just on the top of the head. Christmas drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Christmas - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zaine Lovell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander The Great One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erek Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horton has chosen Sandman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

The Great One
vs
Horton

190 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander The Great One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Erek Horton!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horton fails with a takedown attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Horton prevents the takedown attempt.

The Great One has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Horton is trying to keep an underhook but The Great One manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Horton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The Great One decides to return to a standing position.
Horton tries to clinch up.
Horton looks for a takedown but The Great One sprawls well.

The Great One looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. The Great One lands a nice short elbow.
The Great One throwing shots but Horton is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, The Great One seems content to control.
The Great One is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Horton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but The Great One scores with a couple of nice shots.
The Great One working Horton over with strikes.
Horton is looking for a sweep. The Great One is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Great One content to control rather than advance.
Horton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Great One. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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. The Great One connects with a nice short shot to Horton's temple.
The Great One landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Great One moves nicely into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

The Great One thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

The Great One has hold of Horton's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Horton tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - The Great One cranks the arm and Horton screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Horton, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alexander The Great One!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thracian Spartacus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan's entrance music is Don't Stop Believing. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Logan
vs
Spartacus

180 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Logan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thracian Spartacus!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spartacus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thracian Spartacus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spartacus avoids the body shot from Logan.
Logan misses with a head kick.

Spartacus gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spartacus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Logan wants to control but Spartacus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spartacus working Logan over with strikes.
Logan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spartacus.
Nice strikes from Spartacus there.
Logan trying to control but Spartacus postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spartacus working the head and body with strikes.
Logan missing with punches from the bottom.
Spartacus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartacus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Logan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Spartacus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Logan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spartacus is working away from the top position though.
Spartacus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Spartacus stops Logan from getting back to his feet.
Logan is breathing heavily.
Spartacus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Spartacus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spartacus working the head and body with strikes.
Spartacus lands with a punch from half guard.

Logan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spartacus pulls his head out easily.
Spartacus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartacus working Logan over with strikes.
Spartacus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Spartacus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Logan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spartacus working the head and body with strikes.
Logan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Logan trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Spartacus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
BOOM! Spartacus connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Logan is in a horrible position here. Spartacus smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Spartacus landing punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus lands a big shot there that rocks Logan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! Spartacus connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Logan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee warns Logan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
BOOM! Spartacus connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Spartacus is landing with some decent strikes but Logan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Spartacus landing shots from mount.
Spartacus landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartacus cracks Logan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Spartacus working the ground and pound effectively.
Spartacus lands with some strikes.
Spartacus lands a big shot there that rocks Logan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Logan wants to control but Spartacus is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Logan's face.
Spartacus raining down shots from the mount!
Spartacus with a couple of short strikes.
BOOM! Spartacus connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Spartacus scoring with strikes but Logan is staying in there.
Spartacus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Spartacus working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Spartacus dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spartacus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Spartacus landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee warns Logan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thracian Spartacus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Spartacus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Logan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Spartacus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Spartacus is working Logan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Spartacus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Logan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spartacus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spartacus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Logan's head.
Spartacus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Spartacus chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spartacus lands a couple of elbows.
Spartacus lands a couple of digs.
Spartacus stands up over Logan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartacus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Spartacus working the head with strikes.
Spartacus advances nicely into full mount.
Spartacus is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Logan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Spartacus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Spartacus raining down shots from the mount!
Spartacus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Spartacus lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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!
Spartacus breaks from Logan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Spartacus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Logan looks a forlorn figure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus working the ground and pound effectively.
Spartacus lands a heavy elbow.
Spartacus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Thracian Spartacus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spartacus raining down shots from the mount!
Logan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Spartacus lands a big elbow.
Spartacus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Spartacus lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Spartacus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spartacus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Spartacus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus dominating with strikes here.
Spartacus lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Logan hang on?
Spartacus is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Logan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Spartacus has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Logan's face.
Spartacus working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Spartacus looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Logan tries to hold on but Spartacus pushes him away.
Spartacus landing strikes from the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Logan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Spartacus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Spartacus working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Spartacus lands a big elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Spartacus looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Spartacus is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Logan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Spartacus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Logan throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Spartacus landing strikes from the mount.
Logan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Logan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Spartacus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spartacus looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Logan taking shots to the head.
Logan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thracian Spartacus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Logan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Spartacus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spartacus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Logan.

Spartacus gets control of Logan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Spartacus will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Spartacus thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Spartacus holds on and takes a little breather.
Spartacus trying to strike off his back.
Spartacus has Logan pulled in close to control his posture.
Logan 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.
Spartacus scores with a nice shot.
Logan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Spartacus has control of Logan's left arm, preventing Logan from doing any damage.
Logan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Logan tries to clinch there but Spartacus circles away.

Spartacus closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Logan's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spartacus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Spartacus working some strikes from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Logan's head.
Spartacus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Spartacus postures up and lands a big shot to Logan's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spartacus is working Logan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Spartacus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Spartacus is working Logan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Spartacus postures up and lands a big shot to Logan's brow.
Spartacus landing some decent shots from guard.
Spartacus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Spartacus chips away with some ground and pound.
Spartacus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus working some strikes from top position.
Spartacus distracts Logan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Spartacus scoring with some ground and pound.
Spartacus postures up and lands a big shot to Logan's brow.
Spartacus works over Logan with some ground and pound from guard.
Spartacus working some strikes from top position.
Spartacus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spartacus landing some decent shots from guard.
Spartacus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Spartacus won't allow Logan to sweep him here.
Spartacus landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus postures up and lands a big shot to Logan's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spartacus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Spartacus cracks Logan with a solid left hand.
Spartacus postures up and lands a big shot to Logan's brow.
Spartacus stands up over Logan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Spartacus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Spartacus stands up over Logan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Logan looking for a guillotine here but Spartacus defends easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spartacus is in close to Logan's body, working some short punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thracian Spartacus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spartacus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thracian Spartacus!
An out of breath Thracian Spartacus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.