Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Empire: 7
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner shoots in but Miles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Miles staying out of range there.
Miles misses with a few strikes there.
Miles throws a combination that misses
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
Miles lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Miles moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Turner misses with a double jab.
Miles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Miles jabs Turner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick.
Miles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Miles is just out of range.
Turner tries for a takedown but Miles circles away easily
and Miles counters with a nice body shot.
Turner looks winded!
Miles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miles connects with a solid leg kick.
Miles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner. #T2#
Turner misses with a hook.
Miles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Miles listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Micheal Turner has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miles lands a nice shot to the body. #KD#
Miles drops Turner with a beautiful combination! Turner stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Miles is looking for the KO!
Miles is looking to wear down Turner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Miles lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Miles connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turner shoots in looking for a takedown but Miles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Turner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eddie Miles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micheal Turner.
Miles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turner doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Miles looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Miles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner swings widly with a right hand
and Miles counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Micheal Turner's cut even more.
Miles throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner misses with a body shot
and Miles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turner thinking.
Miles digs a good hook to Turner's body.
Miles thumps Turner with a low kick.
Miles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Miles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good exchange - Miles coming out on top.#T4#
Miles misses with a few strikes there.
Turner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Miles defends it well.
Miles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Micheal Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner misses with a takedown
and Miles counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Miles drops Turner with a beautiful combination! Turner stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Miles is looking for the KO!
Miles throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Miles counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Miles throws a head kick that Turner semi-blocks. #ROC#Turner is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Micheal Turner's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miles lands with a kick to the ribs.
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Miles finish him?
Turner has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Miles.
Are you kidding me?! Miles ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Turner clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Miles!
Eddie Miles gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Empire: 7
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mokoto shoots in and drives through. Biggs sprawls well.#CL2#
Biggs has closed the distance and engaged Mokoto in a clinch.
Mokoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mokoto wants to take the fight to the mat but Biggs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Biggs breaks the clinch.
Mokoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mokoto wants to clinch
and Biggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mokoto shoots in for a takedown but Biggs shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Mokoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mokoto throws a series of punches but Biggs avoids them all with ease.
Biggs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mokoto tries for a takedown but Biggs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Biggs gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Biggs breaks from the clinch.
Mokoto with a poor takedown
and Biggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mokoto darts in trying to clinch
and Biggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Mokoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Biggs now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mokoto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mokoto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Mokoto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Biggs has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mokoto is on him like a limpet, forcing Biggs back against the ropes.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mokoto is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Mokoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jerome Biggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mokoto looks for a takedown but Biggs sprawls well.
A nice side step and Biggs releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mokoto fails to land the takedown.
Biggs jabs Mokoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Biggs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
No joy there for Biggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mokoto is looking to counter the offense by Biggs and move into the clinch.
Mokoto looks to clinch
and Biggs counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Biggs scores with a hook.
Biggs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mokoto fails with the takedown
letting Biggs counter with a right hand.
Biggs is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mokoto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mokoto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Biggs to score with a decent uppercut.
Biggs lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mokoto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Biggs prevents it.
Come on Biggs - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T4#
Biggs displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mokoto up against the ropes.
Mokoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Biggs effectively controlling the action here.
Mokoto working aggressively here.
Mokoto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Biggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Biggs lunges at Mokoto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mokoto's hand.
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!
Biggs blocks a head kick by Mokoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Biggs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mokoto tries to clinch but Biggs is having none of it.
Biggs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mokoto on the side of the head.
Biggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mokoto moves away.
Biggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Biggs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Biggs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mokoto throws a lazy head kick
and Biggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mokoto misses with a takedown attempt
and Biggs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ken Mokoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mokoto shoots and misses
and Biggs counters with a left right combination that sends Mokoto crashing to the mat - Biggs wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Mokoto out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Biggs!

Event: Empire: 6
Date: Jun 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sucks.#CL#
Sucks instigates a clinch.
Fernandez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sucks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fernandez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fernandez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fernandez is trying to break the clinch but Sucks is controlling him.
Sucks swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Sucks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fernandez lands with an uppercut that bounces Sucks off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez sizes up Sucks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fernandez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fernandez connects with a body shot that sends Sucks's belly button to the back.
Sucks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fernandez tries to bum rush Sucks with a series of wild strikes but Sucks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Fernandez throws a series of punches but Sucks moves out of range.
Fernandez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fernandez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fernandez misses with a double jab
and Sucks counters with a left and a right that stings Fernandez.
Sucks is breathing heavily.
Sucks shoots in for a takedown but Fernandez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fernandez lands with a nice body punch.
Sucks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fernandez lands a nice looking body shot.
Good exchange - Fernandez coming out on top.
Fernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sucks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fernandez pinned against the cage. Fernandez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mma Sucks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Fernandez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sucks doesn't seem bothered though.
Sucks tries for a takedown but Fernandez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fernandez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fernandez thuds his right hand into Sucks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fernandez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sucks.
Fernandez misses with a double jab.
Javier Fernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sucks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fernandez works Sucks's body with a nice hook.
Fernandez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sucks at a distance.
Fernandez tries to bum rush Sucks with a series of wild strikes but Sucks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Fernandez misses with a combination
and Fernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Javier Fernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandez throws a one two combo.
Fernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fernandez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sucks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sucks takes one to the chin there.
Good shot there by Fernandez.#CL#
Sucks drives through and clinches with Fernandez against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernandez working hard to break the clinch.
Sucks tries for a takedown but Fernandez manages to get underhooks. #T4#
Fernandez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fernandez is trying to stall.
Fernandez tries to circle away but Sucks has him pinned against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fernandez has a couple of punches blocked by Sucks.
Sucks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fernandez.
Sucks has Fernandez pressed against the cage, preventing Fernandez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fernandez wants to get back to striking at distance but Sucks won't allow it.
Fernandez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Fernandez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fernandez lands a jab.
Fernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fernandez misses with a series of wild punches.
Fernandez avoids the head kick by Sucks.
Fernandez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sucks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Fernandez misses.
Some wild striking there from Fernandez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Sucks misses
and Fernandez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mma Sucks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Sucks with that takedown attempt.
Sucks dodges the punch combination from Fernandez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Sucks fails with a takedown attempt.
Fernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fernandez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fernandez lands with an uppercut that bounces Sucks off the cage and back into range.
Fernandez thuds a left hand into Sucks's body.
Fernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sucks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fernandez.
Fernandez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sucks walks into a left hand.
Fernandez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fernandez dips to his left and cracks Sucks with an uppercut!#T2#
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!
Fernandez works Sucks's body with a nice hook.
Sucks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fernandez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mma Sucks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandez thuds his right hand into Sucks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sucks moves forwards but Fernandez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fernandez throws a nice looking combination but Sucks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fernandez misses with the combination.
Fernandez throws a series of punches but Sucks moves out of range.
Sucks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fernandez as he jumps to the side.
Fernandez misses with the combination. #T3#
Fernandez throws a right and a left that Sucks avoids nicely.
A cross from Fernandez lands.
Fernandez throws a right and a left that Sucks avoids nicely.
Fernandez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fernandez tries to bum rush Sucks with a series of wild strikes but Sucks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sucks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fernandez takes one on the button.
Sucks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fernandez is fending him off so far but Sucks persists. Nope, Fernandez circles away and we're back to standing.
Fernandez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sucks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fernandez.
A punch combination from Fernandez misses.
Javier Fernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sucks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sucks.
Sucks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fernandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sucks somewhat.#T4#
Fernandez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sucks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sucks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fernandez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sucks eats them both and turns towards Fernandez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sucks dodges the punch combination from Fernandez.
Fernandez connects with a right hand. Sucks shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Fernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Fernandez leaves Sucks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fernandez fails to land with a series of punches.
Fernandez misses with the combination.
Sucks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fernandez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fernandez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sucks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fernandez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sucks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fernandez looks to land a combination but Sucks avoids it well.
Fernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fernandez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sucks is looking to clinch but Fernandez is avoiding it. #T1#
Fernandez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fernandez scores with a body shot.
Sucks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fernandez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sucks shoots in for a double leg but Fernandez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sucks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mma Sucks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sucks at a distance.
Fernandez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fernandez duly obliges.
A jab lands there for Fernandez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernandez feints a jab promting Sucks to slip. Fernandez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sucks slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sucks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Fernandez lands a nice shot to the body.
Fernandez scores with a hook.
Fernandez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fernandez lands with a shot to the body.
Fernandez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sucks rather than just go for the knockout.
Fernandez with a jab.
Fernandez throws a right hand that Sucks ducks under and follows up with a left that Sucks also avoids with ease.
Sucks moves to clinch but Fernandez breaks away
and Fernandez counters with a right hand to the body.
Fernandez tries to bum rush Sucks with a series of wild strikes but Sucks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Sucks manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fernandez on his heels. He'll look to pass Fernandez's guard now, I'm sure.
Fernandez is wriggling around but Sucks manages to pass to half guard. #T3##REVB#
Sucks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sucks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fernandez keeps working.
Fernandez is trying to get back to full guard.#ES2#
Fernandez manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4#
Sucks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Fernandez. Beautiful body shot.
Fernandez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Donk. Fernandez catches Sucks right on the button with a cross.
Fernandez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sucks backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sucks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fernandez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fernandez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fernandez lands with a straight right. Sucks didn't see that one coming.
Fernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fernandez slaps away a takedown attempt from Sucks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Fernandez. No joy for Sucks on that attempt.
Mma Sucks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Javier Fernandez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fernandez connects with a right hand. Sucks shakes it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Fernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fernandez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 25:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Fernandez!

Event: Empire: 5
Date: May 31, 2020

Santiago Munez really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 208.6, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Micheal Turner was cancelled.

Event: Empire: 5
Date: May 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chico fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Biggs scores with a jab to the head.
Chico takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chico shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Biggs as he avoids it easily.
Biggs lands a nice looking body shot.
Chico fails with the takedown
and Biggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jerome Biggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yonnis Chico.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chico misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Biggs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chico misses with a takedown
and Biggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Yonnis Chico has been cut.
Yonnis Chico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chico shoots and misses
and Biggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Chico tries for a takedown but Biggs circles away easily
letting Biggs counter with a right hand.
Biggs misses with the combination.
Biggs stuns Chico with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Biggs scores with a one two! Chico had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Biggs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Biggs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chico takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Biggs lands with a good body shot.
Biggs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chico takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biggs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chico back to the cage. Biggs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Biggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Biggs is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Biggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Biggs.
Chico throws a right hand that Biggs ducks under and follows up with a left that Biggs also avoids with ease.
Chico fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Biggs is looking to wear down Chico with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chico fails with the takedown
and Biggs counters with a straight right hand.
Chico looks winded!
Biggs scores with a body shot.
Biggs digs a good hook to Chico's body.
Biggs is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Biggs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chico with a poor takedown
and Biggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Chico throws a lazy head kick
and Biggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Chico shoots in and bounces Biggs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Biggs wants to stand up but Chico is controlling him. #ES#
Biggs wriggles free and stands up.
Chico doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Biggs counters with a straight right hand.
Chico shoots in and drives through. Biggs sprawls well.
Biggs was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Chico misses with a takedown
and Biggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chico takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biggs lands with a shot to the body.
Biggs throws a shot to the body.
Biggs avoids the head kick by Chico.
Biggs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jerome Biggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biggs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chico.
Chico takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Biggs is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Chico gets tackled into the cage by Biggs. Biggs maintains the clinch.
Chico jumps guard but Biggs stands there with Chico around his waist. Chico gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chico jumps guard but Biggs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Biggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yonnis Chico's cut.
That's time! Biggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Chico throws a body punch but Biggs moves out of range.
Biggs lands a slapping body shot.
Biggs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chico closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Biggs counter with a right hand.
Biggs scores with a jab to the body.
Chico is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Biggs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Chico shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Biggs napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chico prevents Biggs from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Chico tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Chico prevents Biggs from escaping the position.
Chico controls the position. #SU2#
Chico decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Chico throws a head kick but Biggs moves out of range.
Chico swings for the body but Biggs moves out of range. #TD2#
Chico shoots in and gets a takedown into Biggs's guard.#ES#
Biggs has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Chico has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Chico breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Biggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chico manages to avoid it.
Chico takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Biggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Biggs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chico takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yonnis Chico is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biggs lands a nice hook to Chico's body. Chico takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chico has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chico will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A quick step to the side and Biggs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chico throws a shot from downtown. Biggs moves away and avoids it.
Chico will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Biggs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chico is breathing heavily.
Biggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3##TD2#
Biggs gets caught flat footed, as Chico shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU2#
Chico stands up and waves to Biggs to follow him.
Chico throws a low kick but Biggs moves out of range easily.
Chico shoots in for a takedown but Biggs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Biggs misses its target.
Jerome Biggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yonnis Chico.
Biggs works Chico's body with a nice hook.
Biggs lands a jab-cross combination.
Chico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Biggs scores with a jab to the body.
Biggs throws a body punch but Chico moves out of range.
Chico is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chico tries to close the distance and clinch up but Biggs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chico misses with a takedown
and Biggs counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Biggs lands with an uppercut that bounces Chico off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biggs misses with the combination. #CL#
Biggs takes the fight into the clinch.
Chico is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Biggs stalling the fight.
Chico jumps guard but Biggs stands there with Chico around his waist. Chico gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Biggs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yonnis Chico's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chico fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Biggs lands with a nice combination. Chico backs away looking to recover.
Biggs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Biggs.
Chico tries to score a power double leg takedown but Biggs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chico somewhat.
Nice uppercut lands for Biggs. That snapped Chico's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Biggs lands with a straight right. Chico didn't see that one coming.
Biggs jabs Chico to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Chico takes one to the side of the head.
Chico fails with the takedown
and Biggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Jerome Biggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yonnis Chico.
Chico with a lazy takedown attempt
and Biggs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chico takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Biggs stuns Chico with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Biggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chico takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chico misses with a body punch
and Biggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Biggs throws a series of punches but Chico moves out of range.
Chico feints the counter takedown.
Biggs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chico.
Biggs appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Biggs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chico takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Biggs scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biggs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chico.#ROC#Chico is rocked!
Chico misses with a kick to the body
and Biggs counters with a left right combination that sends Chico crashing to the mat - Biggs wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Chico out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Biggs!

Event: Empire: 5
Date: May 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chu misses with a two punch combination.
Chu shoots in for a takedown but Van Horn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Horn swats away the attempt to clinch by Chu.
Van Horn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chu has his takedown stuffed
and Chu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Horn goes for a double leg but Chu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chu continues to drive forward.
A swing and a miss from Chu.
A little jabbing left from Van Horn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Horn dives in and grabs Chu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chu pushes down on Van Horn's head and hops out.
Chu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Horn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chu misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Van Horn.
Chu blocks a head kick by Van Horn.
Chu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eladio Chu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Van Horn stuffs the takedown attempt from Chu. Chu gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Horn shoots in looking for a takedown. Chu tries to sprawl out of it but Van Horn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chu tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Van Horn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Chu pushes Van Horn off and gets back to his feet.
Van Horn fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
No luck for Chu with that takedown attempt.
Van Horn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Van Horn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chu as he jumps to the side.
Van Horn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chu.
Chu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Van Horn defends well and Chu ends up having to push Van Horn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And Van Horn tries to counter it with a takedown but Chu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chu is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Van Horn moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Van Horn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chu fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Van Horn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chu dives in and grabs Van Horn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Horn pushes down on Chu's head and hops out.
Chu dives in and grabs Van Horn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Horn pushes down on Chu's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Chu as Van Horn shoots in.#CL2#
Van Horn clinches. #BC2#
Van Horn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Van Horn closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Van Horn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Van Horn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chu pulls his leg out and moves away. #T4#
Chu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Horn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chu shoots in for a double leg but Van Horn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Horn connects with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Van Horn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chu uses from the top position.
Chu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Van Horn looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Chu has gone for a leg lock! Van Horn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chu's guard.#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Horn pushes down on Chu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Van Horn dominated that round.
That's time! Chu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Van Horn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chu dives in for a single leg takedown but Van Horn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chu tries to clinch but Van Horn moves out of range.
Chu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van Horn feints the counter takedown.
Van Horn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chu.
Chu dives in for a single leg takedown but Van Horn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eladio Chu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Van Horn defends well and Chu ends up having to push Van Horn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Van Horn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chu doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Horn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chu defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Horn. Chu shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Chu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Van Horn pushes Chu up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Horn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Van Horn lands a shot to the body.
Chu letting Van Horn take a breather here.
Chu is looking for a takedown.#T2#
The referee calls for Van Horn to work. #TD2#
Van Horn pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Chu stands up from Van Horn's guard - Chu perhaps looking for a knockout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Van Horn or perhaps it was just good defense by Chu, which made it look bad.
Karl Van Horn seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Van Horn rushes Chu and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Van Horn manages to break the clinch.
Van Horn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chu shoots and misses
and Van Horn counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chu fails with the takedown
and Van Horn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Chu slips a jab and a cross from Van Horn.
Chu avoids the head kick by Van Horn.
Some wild striking there from Van Horn.
As Van Horn looks to move away, Chu throws a big counter combo but Van Horn just gets out of the way.
Chu wants to clinch.
Chu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Horn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Van Horn fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Van Horn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chu's head.
Chu dives in and grabs Van Horn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Horn pushes down on Chu's head and hops out.
Van Horn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Van Horn stuffs the takedown.
Van Horn misses with the combination.
Chu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Van Horn.#CL2#
Van Horn forces Chu back against the cage and clinches.
Chu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Van Horn.
Van Horn jumps guard but Chu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Van Horn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Chu doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Horn circles away.
Van Horn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chu as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chu is defended easily by Van Horn.
Chu fails to land the takedown.
Van Horn throws a counter combo.
Eladio Chu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chu shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eladio Chu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Horn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chu tries to pull guard but Van Horn holds him up against the cage and eventually Chu drops back down to his feet. #T1#
Van Horn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Karl Van Horn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Horn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Van Horn goes for a takedown attempt but Chu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chu looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Horn is just out of range.
Van Horn goes for a double leg but Chu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chu continues to drive forward.
Chu lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Chu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Horn.
Van Horn tries to clinch up.
Chu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Horn pinned against the cage. Van Horn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chu fails to land the takedown.
Van Horn moves out of range as Chu throws a body kick.
Van Horn darts in looking for a takedown but Chu gets double underhooks and turns Van Horn into the cage. #CL2#
Van Horn moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Van Horn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Horn swats away the attempt to clinch by Chu.
Van Horn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chu but Chu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Chu. No joy for Van Horn on that attempt.
Chu lands with a nice combination. Van Horn backs away looking to recover.
Van Horn throws a jab but it's blocked by Chu.
Chu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Horn but Van Horn pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Van Horn rushes Chu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4##TD2#
Van Horn decides to pull guard.
Chu forces his way into half guard.
Van Horn is not content to let Chu control the position.
Van Horn wants to get back to full guard but Chu has passed into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chu controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karl Van Horn.
Well Van Horn 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Van Horn!

Event: Empire: 5
Date: May 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Mokoto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mokoto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Powers tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mokoto trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mokoto controlling from the back.
Mokoto gets his hands free as Powers looks to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mokoto has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Powers's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mokoto working for a choke but Powers is defending well. #T1#
Powers is keeping busy.
Powers controlling Mokoto 's hands.
Powers wants to escape the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Powers looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Powers trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Powers staying busy and making it hard for Mokoto to control.
Mokoto misses with an elbow to the head.
Mokoto struggling to keep hold of the position. #T3#
Powers covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Mokoto has the hooks in. Powers is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mokoto is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Powers looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Mokoto is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Powers has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mokoto gets his hands free as Powers looks to control. #T4#
Powers staying busy and making it hard for Mokoto to control.
Mokoto throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Mokoto tries to keep control of the position but Powers is staying busy.#SUB#
Mokoto is looking for the choke from the back position but Powers is controlling his hands well.
Powers wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mokoto is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Powers is defending well though. Mokoto let's go of the attempt for now.
Mokoto controlling well, preventing Powers from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Mokoto dominated that round.
That's time! Mokoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Powers has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mokoto enables Powers to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mokoto manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mokoto controlling Powers's posture.
Powers throws an elbow that misses. Mokoto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Powers's guard. Nice move by Mokoto!#REVR#
Powers wants to sweep here but Mokoto controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mokoto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Powers's guard. #T1#
Powers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mokoto is working away from the top position though.
Mokoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Powers keeps working.
Mokoto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Powers is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mokoto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Powers's head.
Mokoto throwing shots but Powers is blocking nicely.
Mokoto not doing much here.
Mokoto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Powers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mokoto trying to pass the guard but Powers defending well.
Powers trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Mokoto has managed to clinch.
Mokoto could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mokoto wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Mokoto pulls guard successfully.
Powers advances to half guard. #SUB#
Mokoto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Powers pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Mokoto is looking to control Powers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mokoto avoid being mounted?
Mokoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powers can do to turn this around?
Powers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mokoto trying to control here.
Mokoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mokoto tries to get to full guard but Powers has control of the leg.
Mokoto is working hard here to advance position.
Mokoto won't allow Powers to pass to mount.
Mokoto tries to get to full guard but Powers has control of the leg.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Powers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mokoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Mokoto dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Mokoto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mokoto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Powers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Powers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mokoto moves to clinch but Powers breaks away #TD2#
and Powers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mokoto trying to control from the bottom.
Ken Mokoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Powers looks to land a strike but Mokoto avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mokoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Powers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers preventing the sweep.
Powers works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mokoto wants to control but Powers is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Powers in particular looking to stall.
Mokoto is controlling Powers's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Powers controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Powers 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.
Powers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Powers passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mokoto!
Mokoto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Powers controlling the pace for now.
Mokoto prevents any damage by holding on tight.#T3#
Mokoto is trying to escape the mount.
Mokoto sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Powers passes to full mount!
Mokoto wants to try and get back to his feet.
Powers controlling the pace for now.
Mokoto tries to hold on but Powers pushes him away. #T4#
Mokoto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Powers tries to pass to full mount but Mokoto defends it.
Powers tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mokoto. #SUB2#
Powers wants to work for an arm triangle but Mokoto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Powers is just content to waste time from the top position. Mokoto takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Maximillian Powers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ken Mokoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mokoto seems keen to control Powers's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maximillian Powers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mokoto 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Mokoto!

Event: Empire: 5
Date: May 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boxer pinned against the cage. Boxer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Boxer has Payne up against the cage in a clinch.
Boxer lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Boxer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Boxer wants to stand up but Payne has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne trying to control here.
Payne might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boxer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Boxer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Payne gets back to full guard.
Boxer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Payne lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Payne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Payne tries to stand but Boxer is controlling from the bottom.
Boxer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Payne on the ground.#T2#
Payne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Payne trying to control but Boxer is working from the bottom.
Payne throws a big elbow that misses.
Payne is looking to stand up but Boxer won't let him.
Boxer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Payne. #SUB#
Boxer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boxer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Payne forces his way into half guard.
Payne is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boxer is refusing to be controlled, as Payne sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Payne seems to be looking for submissions.
Payne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boxer keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payne thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boxer's head. #T4#
Boxer controlling the position for now.
Payne frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Payne postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Boxer looks a forlorn figure.
Payne scoring with strikes but Boxer is staying in there.
Payne putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Payne scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boxer wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Well, with Payne on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Boxer is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Payne's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mauricio Payne dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Payne thows a leg kick but Boxer checks it #TD#
and Boxer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Payne!
Boxer taking a breather here.
Payne is looking for a sweep.
Payne throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Payne regains half guard.
Boxer stops Payne from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne tries to roll over but Boxer keeps him under control.
Payne trying to control from the bottom.
Boxer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Payne keeps working. #T1#
Payne misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Payne wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boxer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Payne. #TD#
Boxer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Payne's guard.
Payne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Payne looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Payne is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Boxer has his hands clasped together but Payne extends and breaks Boxer's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Payne.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mauricio Payne!

Event: Empire: 3
Date: May 10, 2020

#R1#
Powers shoots in looking for a takedown. Rebel tries to sprawl out of it but Powers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rebel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Powers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rebel pinned against the cage. Rebel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rebel tries to counter with a takedown but Powers is quick to defend against it.
Powers with a poor takedown #TD#
and Rebel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Powers's guard.
Hatebreed Rebel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximillian Powers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebel wants to control from the top but Powers keeps moving.
Powers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rebel preventing the sweep. #T1#
Rebel is looking to pass into half guard but Powers pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Powers is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Rebel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Rebel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Powers wants to control from the top but Rebel keeps moving.
Powers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Rebel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Powers is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Rebel throws his legs up looking for a submission but Powers uses it to pass to side control.
Rebel manages to get back to half guard.
Rebel is not content to let Powers control the position.
Powers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rebel defending well though.
Rebel is looking for a sweep. Powers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB#
Rebel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rebel with the active half guard here but Powers passes nicely into side control.
Powers throws an elbow but Rebel slips to the side and avoids it well.
Powers tries to stand but Rebel is controlling his head.
Powers throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Powers tries to stand but Rebel is controlling his head.
Powers trying to control the position but Rebel is working away.
Rebel tries to bench press Powers off him but Powers keeps the position.
Rebel sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Rebel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Powers seems to be working for a kimura but Rebel defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rebel actively working from the bottom here.
Powers is thwarting Rebel's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Powers is working for a kimura but Rebel is defending it quite comfortably.
Powers not doing much here.
Powers's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Powers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Powers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rebel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Powers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Powers's back!
Powers rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Powers is looking to improve his position.
Powers looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rebel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Powers!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rebel lands with some strikes.
Rebel prevents Powers from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rebel wants to take Powers's back but he can't do it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hatebreed Rebel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rebel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Powers misses with a double jab #TD#
and Rebel counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Rebel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Powers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Powers is looking to regain half guard here but Rebel keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebel works to advance to full mount. Powers defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Powers wants to control but Rebel is having none of it.
Powers holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rebel tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T1##SUB#
Rebel looking to secure an arm triangle but Powers defends it well.
Powers is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Rebel has taken his back.
Powers is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Rebel is persistently looking for the submission but Powers is defending it well. #SUB#
Powers defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Rebel patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rebel here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#SUB#
Rebel is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Powers defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Rebel is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Powers has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Powers rolls, trying to escape but Rebel keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Powers is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rebel gets his way!
You can see the frustration on Powers's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Powers wants to control his opponent's hands but Rebel gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Powers's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Rebel working for a choke but Powers is defending well.
Powers looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. #T3#
Powers is really stuck here. #SUB#
Rebel working for the choke.
Powers covering up well and avoiding damage.
Powers tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Powers looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.#SUB#
Rebel is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Powers has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Powers!
Powers wants to stand but Rebel is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4##SUB#
Rebel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rebel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Powers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rebel keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Powers is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Powers wants to stand but Rebel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hatebreed Rebel dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Rebel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Powers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rebel but Rebel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rebel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Powers sprawls and moves away.
Powers tries to clinch up#TD#
and Rebel counters with a single leg into guard. Powers didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebel pushing down on Powers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Powers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Powers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Powers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Rebel pushing down on Powers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Powers is looking to control Rebel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Powers avoid being mounted?
Rebel wants to free his trapped foot but Powers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Powers is trying to stand.
Powers throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Powers is trying to stand up here but Rebel is controlling him well.
Powers is positioning himself well to prevent Rebel advancing to mount.
Powers wants to get back to his feet.
Rebel thows a huge punch but Powers dodges it nicely.
Powers is not content to let Rebel control the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rebel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Powers works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rebel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Powers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rebel is working hard here to advance position.
Rebel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powers can do to turn this around?
Powers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rebel's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Rebel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Powers is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Rebel is looking for a triangle but Powers pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##SUB#
Rebel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Powers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Powers trying to control but Rebel is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rebel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Powers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Powers content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Rebel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Powers is aware though and is defending well.
Rebel keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Rebel is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Rebel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Powers defends it easily.
Rebel has a closed guard, preventing Powers from standing up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Rebel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Rebel isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Powers stacks Rebel 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 Powers!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Powers controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hatebreed Rebel clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Powers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rebel defends well and Powers ends up having to push Rebel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Powers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rebel manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rebel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rebel being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Rebel throws his legs up looking for a submission but Powers uses it to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Powers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rebel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Rebel tries to buck Powers off but Powers is having none of it.
Rebel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Powers.
Powers trying to control the action but Rebel is working from the bottom.
Powers tries to stand but Rebel is controlling his head. #SUB2#
Powers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Powers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Powers trying to control the action but Rebel is working from the bottom.
Rebel tries to buck Powers off but Powers is having none of it.
Rebel is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Rebel is not content to let Powers control the position.
Check out the look on Powers's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rebel is not content to let Powers control the position.
Rebel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Powers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rebel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Powers off and has taken his back!
Powers tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Rebel is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Powers tries to escape the position. #T3#
Powers trying to control the action but Rebel just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Powers is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Powers wants to escape the position.
Powers trying to get back to his feet but Rebel is in full control for now.
Powers looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Rebel is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Powers knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Powers for a finish. #SUB#
Rebel seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Powers's chin but Powers turns very nicely into Rebel's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Powers. #SUB#
Rebel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Powers is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Rebel looking for a guillotine here but Powers defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximillian Powers dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Rebel stuffs the takedown.
Powers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Powers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rebel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Powers throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Rebel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Powers won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Rebel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Powers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebel tries to move to mount but Powers blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Powers manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Rebel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Powers defends it well.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Powers trying to control from the bottom.
Rebel is trying to control. Powers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Powers is trying to stand up here but Rebel is controlling him well.
Rebel is stalling here. Powers is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rebel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Powers has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rebel dodges the ground and pound from Powers.
Powers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rebel keeps working.
Hatebreed Rebel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rebel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Powers is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Powers wants to control but Rebel is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Rebel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Powers pulls his head out easily.
Rebel is in trouble now - Powers has advanced to mount!
Rebel is trying desperately to improve position.
Rebel wants to control but Powers is having none of it.
Powers looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rebel is squirming around, avoiding Powers's attempts to control the action.
Rebel is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Powers controlling his opponent.
Powers punching from mount but Rebel doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Powers avoids the attempt from Rebel to control.
Powers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rebel is looking to escape.
Powers controlling from the full mount.
Rebel is bucking up trying to escape but Powers cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T4#
Rebel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Powers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rebel is looking to escape.
Rebel wants to control but Powers is having none of it.
Rebel working to try and regain half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Powers there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rebel bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rebel looking to pass the guard.
Maximillian Powers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Powers looking for a guillotine here but Rebel defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maximillian Powers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rebel 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 48:47
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hatebreed Rebel!
Hatebreed Rebel is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: Empire: 3
Date: May 10, 2020

#R1#
Chu throws a sloppy head kick and Camden moves out of range easily.
Camden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eladio Chu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Camden circles away.#CL2#
Camden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chu, pushing him back against the cage.
Camden leaning against his opponent.
Chu letting Camden take a breather here.
Chu tries to stall but Camden uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Camden walks away with a smile on his face. Chu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Camden forces Chu back against the cage and clinches.
Camden lands a knee to the body.
Chu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Camden has him pressed against the cage.
Camden lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Camden pulls guard successfully. #T1#
Camden managing to control the position.
Camden keeping moving, preventing Chu from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Camden manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Camden pulls Chu into guard.
Camden pulls Chu in close to prevent any damage.
Chu trying to control the position from guard on top but Camden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Chu working a defensive guard here. #SU2#
Camden gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Camden forces Chu back against the cage and clinches.
Camden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Chu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Camden creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chu's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Eladio Chu has been cut.
Chu is trying to drag Camden to the mat but Camden just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eladio Chu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camden lands an elbow that stopped Chu in his tracks for a moment.
Camden has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Camden can turn it around.#T3#
Chu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Camden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Camden moves into range and clinches up with Chu.
Camden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chu tries to break free but Camden pushes him back against the cage.
Camden lands a nice knee to the body.
Chu is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Camden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Camden closes the distance and clinches.
Camden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Camden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Camden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4##CL2#
Camden takes the fight into the clinch.
Camden effectively controlling the action here.
Camden putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Camden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Camden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Camden. #BC2#
Camden breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Camden has managed to clinch.
Camden digs a right hand into Chu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chu's gas tank.
Camden lands a damaging elbow.
Camden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaco Camden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eladio Chu's cut.
That's time! Chu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Camden closes the distance and clinches.
Camden tries to land a knee to the head but Chu blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Camden breaks the clinch.
Camden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chu shoots in but no luck this time.
Camden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Eladio Chu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chu is defended easily by Camden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Camden. No joy for Chu on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eladio Chu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Camden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Camden lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Camden lands a takedown into guard.
Chu wants to get back to his feet but Camden passes into half guard. #T1##REVR#
Camden passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chu! #SUB2#
Camden has control of Chu's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chu regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Camden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Camden controlling his opponent. #T2##SU2#
Camden stands up from mount. Strange move. #CL2#
Camden takes the fight into the clinch.
Chu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Camden blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from Camden.
Chu takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#
Eladio Chu's cut is getting worse.
Camden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chu's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Camden jumps into guard, dragging Chu to the mat.
Chu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Camden on the ground.
Camden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Camden controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Camden's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Camden advances to half guard.
Camden trying to control the pace. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Camden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chu is just riding it out for now. Camden eventually gives up the hold.
Camden prevents Chu from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camden is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chu!
Camden controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaco Camden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eladio Chu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Chu.
Chu throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Camden counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Camden working Chu over with knees to the body.
Camden lands an elbow inside.
Camden lands a body shot.
Jaco Camden seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Camden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Camden closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Camden takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Camden is working Chu over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Camden.
A left hand lands to the body for Camden.
Camden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Camden has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chu uses from the top position. #T1#
Camden is pulling down on Chu's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Camden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chu defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Camden holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Camden is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Camden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU2#
Camden stands up from Chu's guard - Camden perhaps looking for a knockout.
Camden misses with a double jab.
Chu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Camden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chu is looking for a counter combo.
Camden fails with a takedown attempt.
Chu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3##TD2#
Camden closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Camden lands in his opponent's guard.
Chu is looking to stand back up but Camden counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Chu. #REVR#
Camden seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Camden seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Chu is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jaco Camden!

Event: Empire: 3
Date: May 10, 2020

#R1#
A leg kick checked by Payne.
Payne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Payne fails to land the takedown.
Payne is looking to clinch.
Green appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Green scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Payne actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Payne is defending against the submission attempts here by Green.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Green throws a strike but Payne avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Green will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Payne is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Payne looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily. #SUB2#
Payne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Green avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Payne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Payne is trying to keep Green in close.
Green wants to pass the guard but Payne is keeping the position.
Payne should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Payne trying to keep a closed guard but Green is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Green stopping the sweep attempt from Payne.#SUB2#
Payne has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Green doesn't defend quickly enough and Payne has managed to lock this one up! Can Green escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Payne on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mauricio Payne!

Event: Empire: 3
Date: May 10, 2020

#R1#
Chico with a poor takedown
and Biggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chico misses with a head kick.
Chico fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chico just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chico.
Chico shoots for a takedown but Biggs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jerome Biggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yonnis Chico.
Chico tries to clinch but Biggs moves away
and Biggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Biggs lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Biggs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chico has time to react.#CUT#
It looks like Yonnis Chico has been cut.
Chico doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Biggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biggs feints a jab promting Chico to slip. Biggs then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chico slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Biggs clobbers Chico with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1##CL#
Biggs clinches up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Biggs.#BC#
Biggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Biggs.
Biggs slaps away a takedown attempt from Chico, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice shot by Biggs.#CL2#
Chico clinches up with Biggs and pushes him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Biggs - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Biggs gets underhooks to prevent Chico's takedown attempt. #T2#
Biggs gets underhooks to prevent Chico's takedown attempt.
Chico can't get the takedown. #BC#
Biggs breaks the clinch.
Biggs lands with a right hand.
Chico closes this distance looking for a takedown but Biggs circles away.
Chico wants to clinch
and Chico takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chico throws a series of punches but Biggs avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chico shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Biggs as he jumps to the side.
Chico shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Biggs pinned against the cage. Biggs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3##CL#
Chico tries to keep at a distance but Biggs has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Biggs takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Biggs presses Chico against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chico is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Biggs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Biggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Biggs scores with a hook to the body. Chico takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chico is looking to clinch but Biggs is avoiding it. #T4#
Chico misses with a takedown attempt
and Biggs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chico thinking.
Chico throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Biggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Biggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chico pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chico tries to clinch up.
Chico shoots in looking for a takedown but Biggs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chico's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Biggs scores with a nice right hand.
Chico takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Biggs moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Biggs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chico backwards.
Chico letting Biggs take a breather here.
Biggs pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Biggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yonnis Chico's cut.
That's time! Biggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Biggs scores with a jab to the head.
Biggs is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chico shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Biggs counters with a straight right hand.
Biggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chico can do to turn this around?
Biggs connects with the punch.
Biggs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chico's head backwards.
Chico goes for a double leg but Biggs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Biggs continues to drive forward.
Biggs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Chico takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chico wants to clinch but Biggs slips to the side
and Biggs counters with a straight right hand.
Chico tries for a takedown but Biggs circles away easily
and Biggs counters with a straight right hand.
Jerome Biggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yonnis Chico.#TD2#
Chico drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Biggs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Biggs tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Biggs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chico is controlling him.
Chico is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Biggs is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chico dives into side control.
Chico happy to just control the position for now.
Biggs pushes Chico away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chico gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Biggs's face as Chico controls the position.
Biggs pushes Chico away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chico gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Chico moves into full mount!
Chico looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Chico 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.#T3#
Chico lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Biggs trying desperately to get to his feet.
Biggs trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Chico working for a submission but Biggs is keeping him at bay.
Biggs is trying to stand.#SUB2#
Biggs has left one of his arms exposed and Chico doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Biggs screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yonnis Chico!

Event: Empire: 3
Date: May 10, 2020

#R1#
Nice body punch from Turner.
Turner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boxer counters with a two punch combo.
Turner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Boxer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Turner!
Turner throws up a few punches.
Turner wants to control but Boxer postures up.
Turner is trying to escape the position but Boxer is controlling the position.
Turner taking a bit of punishment here - Boxer scoring with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Turner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Turner gets back to half guard.#T1#
Turner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Turner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boxer is controlling him.
Boxer pushes down on Turner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Turner trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner pushes Boxer off looking to stand but Boxer dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boxer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turner defending well though.
Still in half guard, Boxer seems content to control.
Turner is pressing down on Boxer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boxer prevents Turner from getting back to his feet.
Turner wants to sweep here but Boxer controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boxer tries a head kick but it misses.
Turner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boxer sprawls well. Boxer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turner gets slowly back to his feet.
Boxer throwing a counter right hand but Turner manages to avoid it.
Turner throws a series of punches but Boxer avoids them all with ease. #T3##TD#
Boxer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Turner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boxer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boxer manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turner slips nicely into half guard.
Boxer tries to roll over but Turner keeps him under control.
Boxer wants to control but Turner is keeping busy. #T4#
Boxer is trying to stand.
Turner drops an elbow to the side of Boxer's head.
Boxer missing with punches from the bottom.
Turner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boxer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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. Turner connects with a nice short shot to Boxer's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner is trying to control the action in half guard but Boxer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Turner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boxer wants to control but Turner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joe Boxer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Boxer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Turner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Turner is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Boxer's shoulder. That is not cool.
Turner scoring with punches and elbows.
Boxer parries the strikes from Turner easily there. Turner is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Boxer to escape.
Turner working the head with strikes.
Boxer taking a bit of punishment here - Turner scoring with strikes.
Turner fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner landing a few strikes.
Boxer holding on.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boxer keeps working.
Boxer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turner on the ground.#T1#
Boxer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boxer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Boxer is not content to let Turner control the position.
Turner advances to mount.
Turner punishing his opponent with strikes. #T2#
Turner prevents Boxer from getting the reversal.
Turner is landing with some decent strikes but Boxer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Boxer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Turner with shots to the head and body - Boxer looks very uncomfortable down there.
Boxer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Turner prevents Boxer from getting the reversal.
Turner has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Boxer's face.
Boxer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boxer tries to lock up and control but Turner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Turner lands a heavy elbow.
Boxer is squirming around, avoiding Turner's attempts to control the action.
Turner breaks from Boxer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Turner raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Turner cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Turner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boxer is squirming around, avoiding Turner's attempts to control the action.
Turner pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Boxer is looking to get to half guard.
Turner putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Turner landing strikes from the mount.
Boxer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Turner working the ground and pound effectively.
Turner controlling the pace for now.
Turner looking to finish Boxer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Boxer!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxer is in a horrible position here. Turner smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Turner dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micheal Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Turner shoots for a double leg takedown but Boxer sprawls well. He's pushed Turner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boxer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boxer looks for a takedown but Turner sprawls well.
Boxer shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Boxer gets a clinch.
Turner is looking to take this one to the mat.
The referee calls for Boxer to work. #TD#
Boxer gets control of Turner's arms and successfully pulls guard. Boxer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer wants to improve his position but instead Turner has moved into half guard.
Turner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Turner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turner is thwarting Boxer's attempts to control the position.
Turner uses his free foot to push down on Boxer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boxer.
Turner lands a big shot there that rocks Boxer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Turner lands a couple of good shots and Boxer has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Boxer grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Boxer is in bad spot here.
Turner lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Turner is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#T2#
Can Boxer hold on?! Turner is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Turner scores with punches from the back.
Turner biding his time, controlling Boxer.
Boxer wants to control his opponent's hands but Turner gets his hands free.
Turner controls the action.
Turner tries to get the hooks in deep but Boxer pushed the leg off.
Boxer covers up after that shot from Turner.
Turner looking to soften up his opponent with punches. #T3#
Turner wants to control the position but Boxer frees himself and scrambles - Turner manages to regain control in side control.
Boxer tries to improve position but can't.
Turner lands a decent elbow from side control.
Boxer is looking for a sweep.
Turner lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Boxer down.
Turner scores with punches from side control.
Boxer tries to bench press Turner off him but Turner keeps the position.
Boxer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Turner is looking to take a break and control but Boxer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boxer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boxer tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Boxer is looking for a sweep.
Boxer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Boxer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Boxer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner trying to control the action but Boxer is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micheal Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Turner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micheal Turner!

Event: Empire: 2
Date: May 03, 2020

#R1#
Romanov tries for a takedown but Fernandez circles away easily
and Fernandez counters with a one-two to the body.
Fernandez scores with a hook to the body. Romanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Javier Fernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Romanov misses with a double jab
and Fernandez counters with a left and a right that stings Romanov.
Some wild striking there from Fernandez. #TD2#
Romanov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romanov content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Romanov 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.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Romanov decides to return to a standing position.
Javier Fernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Romanov feints and as Fernandez raises his hands in defense, Romanov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fernandez is wriggling around but Romanov manages to pass to half guard.
Fernandez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#REVR#
Fernandez pushes Romanov off but Romanov dives into side control.
Fernandez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Romanov on the ground.
Fernandez is looking for a sweep.
Romanov advances to mount. #T2#
A nice elbow there by Romanov.
Romanov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fernandez looks a forlorn figure.
Romanov looking to control and managing it successfully.
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!
Romanov working the ground and pound effectively. #T3#
Romanov dominating with strikes here.
Fernandez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fernandez tries to get out of the position.
Romanov controlling from mount.
Fernandez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Romanov unloading with bombs!
Fernandez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Romanov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Romanov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fernandez? #SU2#
Romanov stands up from mount. Strange move.
Romanov tries to land a body kick
and Fernandez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Fernandez does no damage.
Fernandez stuffs the takedown.
Fernandez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fernandez duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernandez looks to throw the jab but Romanov is out of range.
Romanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Romanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Javier Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uri Romanov.#CL2#
Romanov clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Romanov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fernandez regains guard immediately.
Fernandez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Romanov manages to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Uri Romanov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Romanov 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.#ES#
Fernandez has his feet on Romanov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Romanov shoots in for a takedown but Fernandez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Romanov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Romanov jumps guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fernandez's guard. #REVB#
Romanov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Romanov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fernandez some visible discomfort.
Romanov cracks Fernandez with a big elbow. #T1#
Romanov in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SU2#
Romanov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Fernandez. No joy for Romanov on that attempt. #CL2#
Romanov has managed to clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fernandez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Romanov breaks from the clinch.
Fernandez throws a combination. Romanov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T2#
Romanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fernandez.
Romanov shoots in but Fernandez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Javier Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uri Romanov.
Fernandez scores with a shot to the body.
Fernandez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL2#
Romanov moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernandez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fernandez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fernandez wants to stall.
Fernandez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3##TD2#
Romanov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Romanov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Romanov is on top in guard. #REVB#
Romanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Romanov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fernandez is looking for a sweep. Romanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Romanov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Romanov controlling his opponent. #SU2#
Romanov stands up from mount. Strange move. #T4#
Fernandez throws a right and a left that Romanov avoids nicely. #TD2#
Romanov gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernandez is letting Romanov control him for a moment.
Romanov lands a few punches from side control.
Romanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Romanov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SU2#
Romanov stands up and beckons Fernandez to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romanov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uri Romanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Romanov has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Romanov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Fernandez throws Romanov to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Romanov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fernandez is looking to get back to is feet but Romanov passes into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Romanov tries for a kimura but Fernandez is defending well.
Fernandez is letting Romanov control him for a moment. #T1#
Romanov trying to control the action but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
Romanov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fernandez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Romanov is putting a hurting on Fernandez here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Romanov working the ground and pound.
Fernandez is looking to reverse the position.
Uri Romanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Romanov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Romanov lands a few punches from side control.
Fernandez taking a bit of punishment here - Romanov scoring with strikes.
Romanov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Romanov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fernandez!
Javier Fernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Romanov content just to control the position here.
Romanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Romanov wants to finish this one by submission but Fernandez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Romanov.
Fernandez is looking to improve his position but Romanov isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fernandez is working hard here to advance position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uri Romanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Romanov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uri Romanov!

Event: Empire:1
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beyako tries to clinch but Wilson moves out of range.
Rico Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wilson enables Beyako to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wilson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Beyako throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beyako has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Beyako has passed into side control.
Beyako controlling from side mount.
Let's hope that Beyako 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson is looking to regain half guard here but Beyako keeps moving and retains side control.
Wilson wants to control but Beyako postures up.#T1##SU2#
Beyako stands up and beckons Wilson to his feet.
Wilson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beyako's calf.
Wilson scoring well with a low kick there.
Wilson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Wilson pushes Beyako up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wilson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Beyako is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Wilson.
Wilson lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Wilson breaks from the clinch. #T2##CL#
Wilson instigates a clinch.
Wilson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beyako jumps guard but Wilson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Beyako tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wilson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rico Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Beyako.
Beyako jumps guard but Wilson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Beyako is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Wilson tenderised Beyako's leg. Beyako is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Beyako closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beyako lands in his opponent's guard.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Beyako manages to pass to side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVR#
Wilson tries to roll over but Beyako keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Beyako lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Beyako lands a nice short elbow.
Wilson won't allow Beyako to pass to mount.
Wilson is looking to escape.
Beyako looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wilson is trying to stand up here but Beyako is controlling him well.
Beyako moves nicely into side control.
Beyako takes a little break here. Wilson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Wilson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Beyako is controlling him well.
Wilson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Beyako connects with a decent elbow. #SU2#
Beyako decides to stand back up. Beyako steps back and let's Wilson get back to his feet.#CL2#
Beyako moves into the clinch successfully.
Beyako misses with a punch to the body.
Beyako missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Wilson breaks from the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Beyako has eaten all the pies!
Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beyako is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Beyako tries for a takedown but Wilson circles away easily
and Wilson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rico Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rico Wilson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Beyako on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wilson jabs Beyako to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Beyako shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Beyako showed some decent athleticism there.
Wilson pushes Beyako off looking to stand but Beyako dives back in and keeps control.
Beyako scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SU2#
Beyako stands up and beckons Wilson to join him on the feet.
No luck for Beyako with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Beyako.
Beyako tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Wilson pushes Beyako up against the cage in a clinch.
Beyako is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Beyako is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Beyako jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wilson walks away with a smile on his face. Beyako gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Beyako swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson.
Beyako closes the distance but Wilson moves to the side
and Wilson counters with a low kick, right behind Beyako 's knee.
Beyako fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wilson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Beyako manages to circle out of the way.
Rico Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Beyako.
Wilson stuffs the takedown.
Rico Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilson connects with a leg kick. Beyako looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wilson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Beyako eats them both and turns towards Wilson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Beyako circles away and keeps his distance.
Beyako moves in looking to clinch but Wilson pushes him off.
Wilson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beyako manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Beyako shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T2#
Wilson has hold of Beyako's hands but Beyako slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wilson trying to control but Beyako postures up.
Wilson manages to get to full guard.
Wilson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beyako on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson wants to stand and escape but Beyako is having none of it.
Beyako not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beyako passes Wilson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Beyako content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Beyako lands a nice short elbow.
Beyako performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Beyako is nestled in close to Wilson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wilson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Beyako scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beyako scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Beyako wants to free his trapped foot but Wilson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wilson is trying to control but Beyako passes into side control! #T4#
Beyako advances to full mount. #SUB2#
Beyako is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wilson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Beyako with a couple of short strikes.
Wilson tries to lock up and control but Beyako gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wilson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wilson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beyako wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment.
Wilson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fred Beyako will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Wilson closes the distance and pushes Beyako back into the cage.
Wilson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beyako's face. #BC#
Wilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beyako tries to clinch but Wilson moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Wilson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Wilson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beyako wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beyako fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Beyako pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beyako is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wilson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wilson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Beyako's guard.#T1#
Wilson is looking to pass into half guard but Beyako pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Beyako is in guard.#REVB#
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet.
Beyako is working Wilson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Beyako lands a couple of elbows.
Beyako is working Wilson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Beyako is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet.
Beyako slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Beyako postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fred Beyako has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wilson is looking to stand back up but Beyako counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wilson.
Beyako perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Beyako scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Beyako stops Wilson from getting back to his feet.
Beyako seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wilson wants to stand back up but Beyako manages to pass into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Beyako is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wilson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Check out the look on Beyako's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T3##SUB2#
Beyako working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beyako prevents Wilson from escaping the position.
Beyako gets to mount! Wilson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Beyako working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Wilson turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Beyako off and cradles Wilson's limp body as Beyako celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Fred Beyako!

Event: Empire:1
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Turner misses with a two punch combination.
Radosavjevic tries to counter by clinching up but Turner breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Turner gets a double leg takedown into Radosavjevic's guard.
Turner content to stall in guard here.
Turner throwing strikes from guard but Radosavjevic blocks nicely.
Turner looking to sit in guard and control but Radosavjevic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Radosavjevic trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner wants to stand and escape but Radosavjevic is having none of it.
Turner is looking to sweep but instead, Radosavjevic has passed into half guard. #T1#
Turner is trying is best to control the position here.
Radosavjevic prevents Turner from improving his position.
Radosavjevic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Turner is staying active underneath Radosavjevic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turner tries to roll over but Radosavjevic keeps him under control.
Radosavjevic wants to pass the guard but Turner is defending well.
Radosavjevic prevents Turner from standing back up. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Radosavjevic trying to control from half guard but Turner is working away.
Turner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Radosavjevic is working away from the top position though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Turner wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Turner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Radosavjevic was covering up waiting for the punch and Turner finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Radosavjevic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Radosavjevic's head.#T3#
Radosavjevic trying to keep a closed guard but Turner is proving a slippery customer.
Turner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Radosavjevic's head.
Radosavjevic keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Turner stands up over Radosavjevic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Turner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Radosavjevic keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Turner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Radosavjevic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Turner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Turner distracts Radosavjevic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES#
Radosavjevic has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Turner off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Radosavjevic is breathing heavily.
Turner throws a series of punches but Radosavjevic avoids them all with ease.
Turner jabs Radosavjevic right on the nose. Radosavjevic blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micheal Turner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Radosavjevic darts in trying to clinch
and Turner counters with a nice body shot.
Turner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Radosavjevic is fending him off so far but Turner persists. Nope, Radosavjevic circles away and we're back to standing.
Radosavjevic tries to counter by clinching up but Turner breaks away and moves out of range.
Radosavjevic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turner works Radosavjevic's body with a nice hook.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Turner.
Turner leaves Radosavjevic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner lands a nice hook to Radosavjevic's body. Radosavjevic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Radosavjevic tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Radosavjevic misses with a double jab.
Zivan Radosavjevic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Turner looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Turner wants to control from the top but Radosavjevic keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turner working some strikes from top position.
Turner wants to control from the top but Radosavjevic keeps moving.
Turner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Radosavjevic's head.#T2#
Turner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Turner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Turner looking to sit in guard and control but Radosavjevic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Radosavjevic preventing the sweep.
Radosavjevic stops Turner from standing up.
Radosavjevic stopping the sweep attempt from Turner.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Radosavjevic from controlling successfully.
Turner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Turner is pulling down on Radosavjevic's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Turner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Turner is putting a hurting on Radosavjevic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Radosavjevic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Turner seems content to control.
Turner lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Radosavjevic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Turner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Turner winds up and cracks Radosavjevic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Radosavjevic is in trouble now - Turner has advanced to mount!
Turner lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Radosavjevic taking shots to the head.
Micheal Turner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turner controlling the position easily from mount.
Turner looking to finish Radosavjevic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Radosavjevic!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner tries to control but Radosavjevic wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micheal Turner 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!
#R3#
Turner lands an overhand right.
Turner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Radosavjevic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Radosavjevic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Radosavjevic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Radosavjevic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner digs a good body shot into Radosavjevic's ribs.
Radosavjevic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Radosavjevic moves forwards but Turner connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Turner lands a body shot.
Turner scores with a three punch combo!
Micheal Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Radosavjevic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turner works over Radosavjevic's head and body with a nice combination.#TD2#
Turner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Turner lands in his opponent's guard.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Radosavjevic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Radosavjevic is trying to control the position but Turner postures up.
Radosavjevic will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Turner scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Turner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Turner chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner connects with a couple of short punches.
Radosavjevic has momentary wrist control but Turner slips an elbow through the middle.
Turner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Radosavjevic has momentary wrist control but Turner slips an elbow through the middle.
Turner wants to control from the top but Radosavjevic keeps moving.
Turner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Turner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Radosavjevic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3#
Turner scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Radosavjevic to see if he's OK.
Turner trying to control the position but Radosavjevic is working away.
Turner scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Radosavjevic to see if he's OK.
Radosavjevic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner is staying tight to Radosavjevic's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Turner in side control lands a decent elbow.
Turner landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Turner in side control lands a decent elbow.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Radosavjevic keeps working.
Turner scores with punches from side control.
Turner is looking to take a break and control but Radosavjevic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turner scoring with punches and elbows.
Turner lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Radosavjevic down.
Turner lands a decent elbow from side control.
Zivan Radosavjevic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Micheal Turner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Radosavjevic is trying to escape the position but Turner is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micheal Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turner 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micheal Turner!

Event: Empire:1
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Van Horn dives in and grabs Biggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Biggs pushes down on Van Horn's head and hops out.
Despite the aggression on Biggs's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Biggs looks to throw the jab but Van Horn is out of range.
Biggs lands with a shot to the body.
Biggs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Horn on the side of the head.
Karl Van Horn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab lands there for Biggs.
Biggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Horn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Biggs misses.
Biggs keeps the fight on the outside.#T1##CL2#
Biggs closes the distance and clinches.
Biggs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The referee is keeping an eye on Biggs - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Van Horn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Biggs prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Van Horn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biggs lands a right hand.
Biggs content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Biggs holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Van Horn being controlled against the cage.
Biggs lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Van Horn is trying to pull guard but Biggs has him pressed against the cage.
Biggs stalling the fight.
Biggs is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jerome Biggs.
Biggs misses with a looping right.
Biggs lands with a nice body punch.
Biggs throws out a loose jab but Van Horn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Biggs lands a lovely overhand right.
Biggs loads up on a big right hand but Van Horn slips the punch.
Biggs misses with a looping right.
Van Horn tries to clinch there but Biggs circles away.
Van Horn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Van Horn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Horn is looking to counter the offense by Biggs and move into the clinch.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Biggs misses the target.
Biggs throws an overhand right that lands on Van Horn's shoulder, as Van Horn tries to avoid the shot.
Biggs misses with a double jab.
Van Horn defending well as Biggs loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Van Horn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Biggs.
Van Horn misses with a takedown attempt - Biggs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Van Horn darts in and clinches Biggs up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Biggs.
Biggs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Van Horn up against the cage.
Biggs leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Biggs's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T4#
Biggs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Horn is looking to control Biggs's arms but Biggs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Horn has his back to the cage.
Biggs is struggling to control the position.
Biggs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Van Horn up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biggs slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Biggs dominated that round.
That's time! Van Horn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Biggs. No joy for Van Horn on that attempt.
Biggs should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A jab from Biggs misses.
Van Horn ducks under a wild hook from Biggs.
Van Horn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Horn misses with a straight left.
Biggs is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Biggs lands with an overhand left.
Van Horn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Biggs sprawls well. Biggs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van Horn gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggs swings for the body but Van Horn moves out of range.
Van Horn moves to clinch but Biggs breaks away
and Biggs counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##CL2#
Biggs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Biggs stalling the fight. #BC#
Van Horn breaks from the clinch.
Jerome Biggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Horn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Van Horn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Horn.
Biggs misses with a wild body shot.
Van Horn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Biggs scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Biggs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #KD2#
Biggs waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Van Horn. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Van Horn to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC2#
Van Horn is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Van Horn is working an open guard so Biggs takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Oh Van Horn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Van Horn moves away from the strike by Biggs.
Van Horn seems to have got his legs back now.
Biggs moves out of range of the body kick from Van Horn.
Nice takedown defense from Biggs. No joy for Van Horn on that attempt.
Biggs misses the jab.
Biggs thuds a left hand into Van Horn's body.
Biggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Biggs connects with a body shot that sends Van Horn's belly button to the back.
Biggs throws a series of punches but Van Horn moves out of range.
Van Horn goes for a double leg but Biggs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Biggs continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Biggs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Biggs is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Biggs dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3#
Van Horn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Van Horn being controlled against the cage.
Biggs slowing the pace effectively.
Stalling in the clinch from Biggs.
Biggs continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jerome Biggs.
Biggs scores with a shot to the body.
Biggs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Biggs wants it to stay on the feet.
Biggs connects with a body shot.#T4#
Biggs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Biggs throws the left hand but Van Horn avoids the punch easily.
Biggs loads up on a big right hand but Van Horn slips the punch.
Van Horn moves in looking to clinch but Biggs pushes him off.
Van Horn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Biggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Biggs now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Biggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Horn shoots and misses
and Biggs counters with a series of strikes. Van Horn will be more careful next time no doubt. #CUT2#
It looks like Karl Van Horn has been cut.
Biggs lands a jab to Van Horn's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Horn slips under a jab from Biggs.
Van Horn blocks a jab.
Biggs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Horn in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Biggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Karl Van Horn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Biggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Horn is just out of range.
It looked like Van Horn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Biggs misses the jab.
Biggs misses with a looping left.
Jerome Biggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Biggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karl Van Horn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Horn.
Biggs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Biggs throws out a counter right but Van Horn avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Biggs clinches.
Biggs is stalling here.
Van Horn is trying to pull guard but Biggs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Van Horn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##BC#
Van Horn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Horn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Biggs defends it nicely.
Van Horn misses with a left hand
letting Biggs counter with a right hand.
Van Horn tries to clinch but Biggs moves out of range.
Biggs digs a good hook to Van Horn's body.
Biggs lands a really nice looking cross but Van Horn seems unphased. #KD2#
Biggs cracks Van Horn with an uppercut from hell and Van Horn crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Biggs's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Biggs stands up from Van Horn's guard - Biggs perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
Van Horn loses concentration momentarily and Biggs pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Van Horn crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Biggs finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jerome Biggs!

Event: Rise of The Empire
Date: Apr 12, 2020

#R1#
Fernandez shoots in but Beyako avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Beyako has closed the distance and engaged Fernandez in a clinch.
Beyako just leaning against Fernandez, taking a breather. #BC#
Beyako escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beyako misses with a wild combination.
Beyako shoots for a double leg takedown but Fernandez sprawls well. He's pushed Beyako's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fernandez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Beyako defends it well.
Beyako shoots and misses
and Fernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Fernandez gets a clinch.
Beyako will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fernandez up against the cage.
Fernandez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Beyako pressing his opponent against the cage.
Beyako really is a fat lump.
Fernandez wants a takedown.
Fred Beyako has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Fernandez.#TD#
Beyako drags the fight down to the ground.
Beyako keeping full guard, as Fernandez tries to pass.
Beyako is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Fernandez is looking to get back to full guard here but Beyako has managed to pass to side control instead.
Beyako has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T2#
Beyako lands a nice shot to the head.
Fernandez is looking to get to half guard.
Beyako controlling the position easily from mount.
Beyako seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fernandez for as long as he can get away with.
Beyako with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Beyako connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Beyako breaks from Fernandez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fernandez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beyako connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #SUB#
Beyako wants to finish this one by submission but Fernandez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Beyako.
Beyako putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Beyako has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fernandez throwing hammer fists to the chest of Beyako. What's that going to do exactly?
Fernandez is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fernandez taking shots to the head. #T4#
Fernandez tries to control Beyako's body but Beyako pushes him off. Fernandez squirms to his side and now Beyako has his back!
Beyako keeps control of the position easily here as Fernandez tries to buck him off.
Fernandez takes a big shot to the side of the head. #SUB#
Beyako looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Fernandez taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fred Beyako!

Event: Rise of The Empire
Date: Apr 12, 2020

#R1#
Van Horn shoots in for a double leg but Powers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Powers throws a sloppy head kick and Van Horn moves out of range easily.
Powers keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Horn is looking to clinch but Powers is avoiding it. #TD#
Van Horn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Powers drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Powers seems to have locked his on tight now - Van Horn screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Powers, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Maximillian Powers!

Event: Rise of The Empire
Date: Apr 12, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Boxer drives through and clinches with Chu against the cage.
Chu wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Boxer has picked Chu up - he's going for a ride! Boxer dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Boxer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boxer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boxer stalling.
Boxer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boxer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chu is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Chu is looking to get back to full guard here but Boxer has managed to pass to side control instead.
Chu is trying to work for a sweep but Boxer has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boxer lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB2#
Boxer has hold of Chu's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Chu manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Boxer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Boxer landing strikes, looking to finish! #T2#
Chu is looking to improve his position but Boxer isn't that keen on the idea.
Boxer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boxer lands a heavy elbow. #SUB2#
Boxer looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Boxer is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Boxer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxer looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Boxer working the ground and pound effectively. #CUT2#
It looks like Eladio Chu has been cut.
Boxer landing strikes from the mount.#SUB2#
Boxer is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chu is surviving well by controlling Boxer's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Boxer is working for a guillotine from mount but Chu frees his head quite easily.
Chu taking shots to the head. #CUT2#
Eladio Chu's cut is getting worse.
Boxer controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Boxer with shots to the head and body - Chu looks very uncomfortable down there.
Boxer controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Boxer 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.
It looks like Boxer 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Boxer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eladio Chu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Boxer gets a clinch.
Chu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boxer tries to circle away but Chu has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Boxer has hold of one of Chu's legs. Chu is fighting the takedown attempt but Boxer gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Boxer is looking to stand up but Chu won't let him.
Boxer 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.
Chu wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Boxer is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boxer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boxer lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Boxer tries to stand but can't do so whilst Chu controls his leg.
Boxer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boxer prevents Chu from improving his position.#SUB2#
Boxer seems to be looking for submissions.
Boxer working over Chu with some ground and pound. Chu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chu taking some punishment here, with Boxer in his half guard.
Boxer scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT2#
Eladio Chu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eladio Chu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Boxer!

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