Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: The Island Season 5, 205 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 15, 2016

#R1#
Harris moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Myers misses with an uppercut
and Harris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Myers moves out of range as Harris strikes.
Myers throws a jab but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris misses with a straight left.
Harris tries to bum rush Myers with a series of wild strikes but Myers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harris misses with an uppercut. Myers saw that one coming.
Myers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Harris in his tracks.
Myers scores with a spinning back kick!
Myers feints and then cracks Harris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harris down.
Harris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Myers! But no joy.
Myers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Myers circles away quickly and effectively.
Myers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harris there as he acknowledges the shot.
Myers slips under a jab.
Myers throws a leg kick but Harris sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mercy Myers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harris was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice straight punches there by Harris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harris.#T1#
Harris throws a right and a left that Myers avoids nicely.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myers was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
Myers appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Myers moves out of range as Harris strikes.
Harris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Myers counters with a one-two to the body.
Harris walks into a straight right hand from Myers.
Myers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harris on the side of the head.
Myers cracks Harris with a right hand to the side of the head.
Myers throws a nice looking combination but Harris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Myers lands a glancing blow to the side of Harris's head.
Myers's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Myers's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Myers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Myers swinging wildly here.
A jab from Harris misses. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Myers. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Myers misses with a wild body shot.
Harris slips under a jab from Myers.
Harris throws out a loose jab but Myers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harris throws out the jab.
Myers works the jab nicely.
Harris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harris's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Harris duly obliges.
Myers misses with a low kick as Harris jumps back.
Harris half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Myers misses.
Harris checks a low kick from Myers.
Harris changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Harris throws out a loose jab but Myers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris throws a lazy right hand but Myers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Myers's shoulder, as Myers tries to avoid the shot.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Myers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Myers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harris throws a lazy right hand but Myers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Myers misses with a body kick.
Myers thuds a left hand into Harris's body.
Myers throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
Myers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mercy Myers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Myers throws a hook to the side of Harris's head but Harris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Myers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Myers blocks a jab.
Harris misses with a left hand
and Myers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Myers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Myers swings widly with a right hand
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myers was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
Myers lands with a good body shot.
Myers lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myers was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.#T4#
Myers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
Harris throws the left hand but Myers avoids the punch easily.
Harris lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Harris!
Myers connects with a body shot.
Myers throws a sloppy head kick and Harris moves out of range easily.
Myers slips a straight right by Harris.
Myers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Myers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Myers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Myers throws a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris lands with a hook. Myers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
Myers feints a counter leg kick.
Myers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Harris had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mercy Myers will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Myers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Harris misses with a straight right.
Myers throws a lazy right hand but Harris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Myers defends it nicely.
Harris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Myers.
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Myers.
Harris feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Myers gets a clinch.
Harris wants a takedown but no success here.
Harris is looking to break free of the clinch but Myers has double underhooks.
Harris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Myers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Myers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Myers prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alonzo Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Harris is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Myers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Myers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Myers misses with the head strike.
Harris blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Myers scores with a shoulder strike.
Myers misses with a body punch.
Harris lands with a right to the head.
Myers throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Myers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Myers. #T2#
Myers lands an uppercut.
Myers has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Harris is working for takedown but Myers is calmly controlling the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Myers.
Myers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Myers misses with a punch on the inside.
Harris has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Myers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Harris is trying to force a seperation but Myers has the dominant position.
Myers throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Myers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harris has a couple of punches blocked by Myers.
Myers digs a right hand underneath Harris's ribcage. Harris let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Myers digs a right hand underneath Harris's ribcage. Harris let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Myers has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Harris wants to stall.
Myers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harris.#T3#
Myers lands a shoulder strike.
Myers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Myers taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Myers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Myers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harriss head.
A right hook to the body lands for Myers.
Myers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Myers lands a body shot.
Myers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Myers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Myers.
A short right from Myers.
Harris is trying to break the clinch but Myers has him pressed against the cage.
Myers lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Myers.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Myers scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myers.
Myers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Harris is trying to force a seperation but Myers has the dominant position.#T4#
Myers scores with a shoulder strike.
Myers lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Myers breaks from the clinch.
Myers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Harris throws a jab but it's blocked by Myers.
Myers scores with a jab to the body.
Harris keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Myers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Myers swings widly with a right hand
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Myers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Myers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Myers lands with an uppercut that bounces Harris off the cage and back into range.
Myers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Myers unleashes a big counter combination but Harris bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Harris throws a jab but it's blocked by Myers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mercy Myers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Harris throws a hook to the side of Myers's head but Myers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Myers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harris takes one to the chin there.
Myers connects with a jab.
Myers throws a lazy head kick
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab.
Myers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Harris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Harris connects with a nice looking jab.
Myers throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Harris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Myers tries to land a leg kick but Harris saw it coming and moves away.
Myers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Myers lands with a hook. Harris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Myers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Harris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Myers. Myers obviously looking to wear him down.
Harris avoids the body shot from Myers.
Myers ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Harris connects with a jab.#T1##CL2#
Myers instigates a clinch.
Myers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Myers.
Myers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
Myers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Harris is trying to push Myers away but Myers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mercy Myers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Harris has had enough of the clinch but Myers keeps him there for the moment.
Myers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harris.
Harris has had enough of the clinch but Myers keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Myers manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Harris looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harris working over Myers with some ground and pound. Myers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mercy Myers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Myers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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!
Harris winds up and cracks Myers with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Harris wants to work for an arm triangle but Myers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Myers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Myers wants to control but Harris is keeping busy.
Harris looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Myers is trying to control but can't.
Harris 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.
Harris looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Myers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Myers is trying to stand up here but Harris is controlling him well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Myers can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Harris trying to control from half guard but Myers is working away.
Myers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harris slips a nice elbow through Myers's hands, connecting with Myers's forehead.
Harris is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Myers is trying to stand back up but Harris is controlling him #SUB#
Myers is defending against the submission attempts here by Harris. #SUB#
Harris seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Myers is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alonzo Harris!
Alonzo Harris decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Island Season 5, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016

#R1#
Myers needs to keep his hands up - Sidious had a free shot at his head there.
Myers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sidious sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Myers.
Sidious defending well as Myers loads up on a big left hand.
Mercy Myers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sidious throws an overhand right that lands on Myers's shoulder, as Myers tries to avoid the shot.
Sidious swings for the body but Myers moves out of range.
Sidious ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
Myers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Myers throws a leg kick which misses Sidious's front leg but catches the back leg as Sidious tries to avoid it.
Sidious fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myers manages to avoid it.
Sidious looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Myers misses with a low kick as Sidious jumps back.
Sidious moves away from the strike by Myers.
Myers ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious looks to throw the jab but Myers is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Sidious.
Sidious misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Myers.
Myers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Myers pushes Sidious up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sidious.#T1#
Myers has a couple of punches blocked by Sidious.
Still in the clinch, Myers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sidious misses with an elbow strike.
Myers struggles to land a body shot inside as Sidious controls his hands.
Myers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sidious blocks an uppercut.
Myers misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Myers scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Myers.
Sidious lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Myers backwards.
Myers takes a shot to the head.
Myers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sidious looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Myers lands a left hand.
Myers tries to work over Sidious's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Myers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sidious backwards.
Myers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sidious takes a shot to the head.
Myers avoids the elbow strike from Sidious, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sidious.
Myers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Myers trying to control the position but instead, Sidious has worked for underhooks and has pushed Myers into the cage.#T2#
Myers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Myers throws a punch but it's blocked by Sidious.
Sidious misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice body punch from Sidious - that landed with a thud.
Myers lands with a left to the head.
Myers tries to throw a body punch but Sidious avoids it by throwing Myers back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Myers.
Myers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sidious throws an elbow that misses.
Sidious misses with some punches.
Sidious lands a right hand.
Sidious lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Myers lands with a left to the head.
Myers pushes Sidious back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sidious misses with an elbow over the top.
Sidious misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Myers fails to land. #T3#
Sidious lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sidious misses with a body punch.
Myers tries to work over Sidious's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Myers can't find room to land a body shot as Sidious controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Myers.
Myers's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Myers's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Myers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sidious misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Sidious breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Myers scores with a jab to the head.
Sidious misses with a shot to the body
and Myers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sidious throws a looping overhand right but Myers ducks down to avoid it.
Sidious moves out of range as Myers strikes.
Myers throws out a leg kick but Sidious moves out of range and Myers only half commits.
Myers lands a glancing blow to the side of Sidious's head.
Myers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Myers misses with a wild body shot.
Sidious throws an off balance right hand
and Myers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Sidious digs a good body shot into Myers's ribs.#T4#
Myers defending well as Sidious loads up on a big left hand.
Sidious blocks a head kick by Myers.
Sidious throws a combination that misses
and Myers counters with a one-two to the body.
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body.
Myers is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Myers moves away from the strike by Sidious.
Sidious throws a body shot but no joy.
Sidious pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Sidious. Those never looked like landing.
Myers is looking to clinch.
A head kick from Myers lands but Sidious takes it in his stride.
Sidious lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good exchange - Sidious coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Myers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sidious doesn't seem bothered though.
Myers misses with a low kick.
Myers throws a low kick, looking for Sidious's leg but Sidious calmly moves out of range.
Myers misses with a hook to the body
and Sidious counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mercy Myers dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sidious moves out of range of the strikes.
Myers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sidious's head backwards.
Myers tries to clinch but Sidious is having none of it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sidious darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Myers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Myers misses the shot to the body.
Sidious is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Sidious throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sidious swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Myers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Myers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Myers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious throws a hook but Myers blocks it.
Sidious swings for the body but Myers moves out of range.
Sidious throws a sloppy body shot
and Myers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Myers dodges the punch combination from Sidious. #T1#
Myers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Myers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sidious misses the shot to the body.
Myers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sidious misses with a double jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mercy Myers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sidious fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myers manages to avoid it.
Sidious misses with a combination
and Myers counters with a head kick. That will keep Sidious thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sidious misses with an uppercut.
Sidious misses with a body shot.
Sidious misses with a combination
and Myers counters with a body kick that stops Sidious in his tracks momentarily.
Myers tries to clinch but Sidious moves out of range.
Myers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sidious misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Sidious thuds a left hand into Myers's body.
Myers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Myers tried to score with a low kick but Sidious checks it.
Myers throws an overhand right that lands on Sidious's shoulder, as Sidious tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sidious is out of range.
Myers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Myers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Sidious.
Sidious misses the jab.
Myers lands with a nice combination. Sidious backs away looking to recover.
Myers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Myers throws a leg kick but Sidious checks it.
Myers throws the left hand but Sidious avoids the punch easily.
Myers ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.
Myers misses with a head kick.
Sidious misses with an uppercut
and Myers counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Sidious on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Myers with a hook.
Myers misses the jab.
Myers misses the body punch
and Sidious counters with a left to the body.
Myers thuds his shin into the meat of Sidious's side.
Myers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Myers misses with a wild combination.
Myers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sidious blocks the body kick.
Myers throws a right and a left that Sidious avoids nicely.
Nice body punch from Myers.
Sidious cracks Myers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Myers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sidious throws an overhand right that lands on Myers's shoulder, as Myers tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sidious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sidious slips a jab from Myers.
Myers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Myers tries a low kick but Sidious avoids it.
Sidious rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Myers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sidious works the jab nicely.
Myers avoids the body shot from Sidious.
Sidious tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myers was well out of range. Poor timing from Sidious.
Myers wants to counter with a clinch but Sidious pushes him away.
Myers swings widly with a right hand
and Sidious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Myers throws a solid leg kick but Sidious takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Myers.
Myers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Myers throws a push kick but Sidious slaps the foot to one side.
Sidious throws out a loose jab but Myers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sidious throws a right hand that Myers ducks under and follows up with a left that Myers also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mercy Myers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Myers. That's going to slow Sidious down.
Myers throws a hook to the side of Sidious's head but Sidious sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Myers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Myers tries to clinch
and Sidious counters with a nice uppercut.
Myers avoids the body shot from Sidious.
It seemed like Myers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Myers ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.
Myers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sidious throws out a loose jab but Myers uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Myers misses the target.
Myers tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sidious. Myers does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers lands with a good body shot.
Sidious looks to score with a jab to the body but Myers is just out of range.
Sidious misses with a body shot.
Myers tries to counter by closing the distance.
Myers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sidious takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Myers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Myers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Myers cracks Sidious with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Myers misses.
Myers just misses with a punch to the body.
Myers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Myers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sidious looks to land a right hand but Myers moved out of range.
Sidious connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Myers staying out of range there.
Sidious throws a shot to the body.
Myers staying out of range there.
Sidious swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Myers misses with a hook. Sidious ducked under it nicely.
Sidious moves out of range as Myers strikes.
Darth Sidious has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mercy Myers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Myers throws an overhand right that lands on Sidious's shoulder, as Sidious tries to avoid the shot.
Sidious moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body.
Myers wants to counter the offense by Sidious and move into the clinch position.
Sidious lands with a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Myers.
The fighters circling - Sidious throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Myers slips a straight right by Sidious.
Sidious 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.
A big right from Sidious misses.
Myers lands a front kick.
Myers cracks Sidious with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sidious misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Myers.
Myers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Myers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Myers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
Well,Sidious is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T3#
Myers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sidious throws an overhand right that lands on Myers's shoulder, as Myers tries to avoid the shot.
Sidious looks to throw the jab but Myers is out of range.
Myers missing with a left hand there. Sidious was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sidious is looking to counter punch.
Myers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Myers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sidious throws out a loose jab but Myers uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Sidious misses.
A little jabbing left from Myers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sidious throws a lazy right hand but Myers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Myers scores with a decent looking hook.
Myers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sidious throws a shot from downtown. Myers moves away and avoids it.
Sidious throws a hook but Myers blocks it.
Myers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sidious's head backwards.
Sidious throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Sidious scores with a shot to the body.
Myers cracks the inside of Sidious's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sidious rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Myers counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sidious misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Myers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Myers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sidious scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Myers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Myers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sidious.
Sidious throws a nice looking combination but Myers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Myers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sidious has time to react.
Myers ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.
Sidious throws a jab when Myers was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mercy Myers.
Well Myers 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Mercy Myers!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Mercy Myers!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Mercy Myers!

Mercy Myers wins by unanimous decision!
Mercy Myers thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: The Island Season 5, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
Myers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blue tries to clinch up but Myers circles away and keeps his distance.
Myers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blue tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Myers's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Myers's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Blue throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blue gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blue throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Myers lands a high kick!
Myers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Myers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Myers drives through and clinches with Blue against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blue's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Myers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Myers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A shot to the liver by Myers. Beautiful body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Myers.
Myers scores with a nice right hand.
Myers throws a body punch but Blue moves out of range.
Myers throws a hook to the side of Blue's head but Blue sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circle momentarily. Myers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#
Willie Blue's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Myers lands a jab to Blue's midsection.
Blue lands a two punch combo.
Blue sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Myers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Myers.
Mercy Myers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myers cracks Blue with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Myers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Myers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Myers. Blue does a little dance to reset his feet.
Myers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blue looks to land a right hand but Myers moved out of range.
Myers connects with a solid leg kick.
Myers cracks Blue with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mercy Myers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Myers lands a nice hook to Blue's body. Blue takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Myers.
Myers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Blue had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Blue will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Jab, jab by Myers - just one landing.
Myers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Myers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blue.
Myers connects with a right hand. Blue shakes it off.
Myers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blue throws a combination that misses
and Myers counters with a nice body shot.
Myers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Myers connects with a jab.#CL2#
Myers moves into the clinch.
Blue wants to break free but Myers has control.
Myers pushes Blue back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Myers pushes Blue back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Myers lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#
Blue is rocked!#T3#
Myers dips a shoulder and cracks Blue with a mighty uppercut! Blue falls back against the cage and Myers unloads with a barrage of strikes! Blue is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Myers screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mercy Myers!
During a confident post fight interview, Mercy Myers thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ROTR:tbd11
Date: Jun 29, 2016

#R1#
Maia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Myers counters with a stiff right hand.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Myers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maia - that will leave a mark!
Maia throws a hook to the side of Myers's head but Myers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Myers connects with a single shot there.
Myers swings for the body but Maia moves out of range. #CL2#
Maia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Myers, pushing him back against the cage.
Myers stalling against the cage.
Myers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Myers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Myers misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maia.
Myers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maia lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Maia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Maia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Myers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Myers.
We've been informed that Maia has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Myers swings wildly with an uppercut but Maia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maia blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maia.
Maia throws a punch but it's blocked by Myers.
Myers struggles to land a body shot inside as Maia controls his hands.
Maia misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Myers fails to land.
Maia prevents a body shot from Myers.
Maia lands an uppercut.
Maia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maia throws an elbow but it misses.
Myers blocks the elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Maia.
Maia's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Myers scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Myers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maia blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Myers.
Myers digs a right hand into Maia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maia's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maia's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Myers as the two fighters clinch.
Maia is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Maia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Myers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maia's elbow.
Myers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maia throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myers.
Myers tries to work over Maia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maia tries to work over Myers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Myers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maia can't find room to land a body shot as Myers controls the action.
Maia taking a breather.
Myers struggles to land a body shot inside as Maia controls his hands. #T3#
Myers blocks the elbow strike.
Myers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maia backwards.
Myers throws a head punch that misses.
Myers takes an elbow to the forehead.
Myers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Myers throws a punch but it's blocked by Maia.
Maia throws an elbow that misses.
A short uppercut from Myers.
Maia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Myers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Myers - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Myers lands a right hand.
Maia struggles to land a body shot inside as Myers controls his hands.
Myers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Myers tries to stall but Maia uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Myers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maia or not.
Still in the clinch, Maia scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myers misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Maia throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Myers misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Maia.
Myers misses with some punches.
A short right from Maia on the inside.
Myers works on Maia's body with a couple of short punches.
Maia looks winded!
Maia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Myers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Myers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maia backwards.
Maia throws an elbow that misses.
Maia blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myers.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Myers.
Maia throws a punch but it's blocked by Myers.
Maia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Myers avoids the elbow strike from Maia, against the cage.
Maia blocking some punches.
Maia tries to stall but Myers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Myers scores with a hook to the body.
Maia tries to stall but Myers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maia blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mercy Myers dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Maia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL2#
Maia takes the fight into the clinch.
Maia misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Myers.
Maia lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Myers misses with some punches.
Myers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Myers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Myers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Myers as the two fighters clinch.
Myers lands an uppercut.
Maia misses with the head strike.
Maia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Myers misses with a body punch.
Maia lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maia just misses with a elbow thrown towards Myers's brow.
Maia tries to throw a body punch but Myers avoids it by throwing Maia back against the cage.
Maia tries to throw a body punch but Myers avoids it by throwing Maia back against the cage.
Maia misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Maia blocks a body shot from Myers.
Maia takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myers.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Myers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Myers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Myers tries a body shot but Maia blocks it.
Myers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Myers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maia's elbow.
Myers blocks a body shot from Maia.
A short uppercut from Myers.
A short right from Myers on the inside.
Myers can't find room to land a body shot as Maia controls the action.
Maia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Myers's elbow.
Myers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maia blocking some punches.
Myers misses with the head strike.
Maia is leaning against Myers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maia.
Myers blocks an uppercut.
Maia tries to throw a body punch but Myers avoids it by throwing Maia back against the cage. #T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maia just misses with a elbow thrown towards Myers's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maia struggles to land a body shot inside as Myers controls his hands.
Maia swings wildly with an uppercut but Myers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercy Myers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maia pushes Myers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Myers lands with a left to the head.
Maia lands a shoulder strike.
Maia looking to slow down the pace here.
Maia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Myers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Myers.
A nice right hand lands inside from Myers.
Myers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maia misses with an elbow strike.
Maia is looking to control Myers's arms but Myers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maia has his back to the cage.
Myers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maia backwards.
Myers pressing his opponent against the cage.
Myers tries to throw a body punch but Maia avoids it by throwing Myers back against the cage. #T3#
Myers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maia backwards.
Myers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Myers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maia backwards. #ROC#
Maia is rocked!
Myers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Myers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maia's elbow.
Maia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Myers backwards.
Maia misses with an elbow over the top.
Myers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Myers struggles to land a body shot inside as Maia controls his hands.
Maia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Myers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maia can do to turn this around?
Myers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Myers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maia's elbow.
Myers blocks a body shot from Maia.
Maia lands an elbow inside that Myers shrugs off.
Maia throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Myers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maia misses with a body punch.
Maia blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Maia tries a body shot but Myers blocks it.
Maia throws a punch but it's blocked by Myers.
Maia prevents a body shot from Myers.
Myers lands with a left to the head.
Maia is looking to control Myers's arms but Myers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maia has his back to the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Myers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maia is still on wobbly legs! Can Myers finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maia lands an uppercut.
Myers swings wildly with an uppercut but Maia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maia takes a shot to the head.
Myers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maia lands a damaging elbow.
Myers swings wildly with an uppercut but Maia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maia backwards.
Myers throws a head punch that misses.
Myers pushes Maia against the cage. Myers is working some dirty boxing. Myers pushes off with a quick right hook! Maia goes down! Maia tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Myers moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mercy Myers!
Mercy Myers retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Mercy Myers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ROTR: Drago Vs Valo
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Myers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maia's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Maia moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Myers on the inside.
Myers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maia told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Myers can't find room to land a body shot as Maia controls the action.
Myers has a couple of punches blocked by Maia.
Maia misses with a body punch.
Myers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maia can't find room to land a body shot as Myers controls the action.
Maia throws an elbow that misses.
Myers lands with a right to the head.
Maia lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Myers fails to land.
Myers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maia comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maia tries to stall but Myers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Myers.
Myers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maia blocks an uppercut.
Myers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Maia lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1#
Myers lands with a short shot to the head.
Maia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Myers throws a head punch that misses.
Myers misses with a punch on the inside.
Myers blocks a body shot from Maia.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Myers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maia backwards.
Maia blocking some punches.
Myers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maias head.
Myers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maia backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Maia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Myers.
Maia tries to throw a body punch but Myers avoids it by throwing Maia back against the cage.
Myers lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Maia is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maia is still on wobbly legs! Can Myers finish him?
Myers has a couple of punches blocked by Maia.
Myers lands a shoulder strike.
Myers lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Myers unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Maia! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Myers is unloading with more strikes now! Maia drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mercy Myers!
Mercy Myers is the new light heavyweight champion!
Mercy Myers seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HI 58: Keen to Fight
Date: May 23, 2016

#R1#
Efficient takes a swing at Myers's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Efficient clinches with his opponent.
Myers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Efficient backwards.
Myers throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Efficient.
Efficient looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Myers.
Efficient lands a right hand.
Efficient throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Efficient.
Myers throws a head punch that misses.
Myers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Myers trying to control the position but instead, Efficient has worked for underhooks and has pushed Myers into the cage.
Myers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Myers working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Efficient.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Efficient looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Myers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Efficient throws an elbow but misses.
Myers misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Myers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from Efficient.
Efficient tries to work over Myers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Myers.
Efficient pushes off an throws an elbow but Myers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Efficient lands a body punch.
Efficient misses with some punches.
Efficient throws an elbow but it misses.
Myers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Efficient pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Efficient lands an elbow that stopped Myers in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Mercy Myers has been cut.
Myers blocks the elbow strike.
Efficient lands an elbow inside.
Myers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Efficient tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Myers's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Myers.
Myers misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Myers.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Myers misses with the head strike.
A short left from Myers. #T2#
Efficient lands an elbow just above Myers 's eye.
Myers blocks an elbow strike from Efficient.
Efficient tries a body shot but Myers blocks it.
Efficient blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Efficient lands an elbow inside that Myers shrugs off.
Efficient struggles to land a body shot inside as Myers controls his hands.
Efficient throws a head punch that misses.
Efficient throws an elbow but it misses.
Myers lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Myers.
Myers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Efficient throws an elbow but it misses.
Efficient's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Efficient lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Myers avoids the elbow strike from Efficient, against the cage.
Myers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Efficient's elbow.
Efficient misses with an elbow over the top.
Efficient lands an elbow inside that Myers shrugs off.
Myers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Efficient backwards.
Efficient tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Efficient throws an elbow that misses. #T3#
Efficient comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Efficient has a couple of punches blocked by Myers.
Myers throws a punch but it's blocked by Efficient.
Nice elbow from Efficient.
Myers lands a left hand.
Efficient tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Myers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Efficient backwards. #BC#
Myers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Myers closes the distance and pushes Efficient back into the cage.
Efficient misses with a body punch.
Myers tries a body shot but Efficient blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Myers fails to land.
Efficient lands an elbow inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Myers.
A short left from Myers.
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!
Myers tries a body shot but Efficient blocks it.
Myers scores with a shot to the side of Efficient's head.
Myers misses with some punches.
Efficient misses with an elbow over the top.
Myers avoids a wild elbow strike from Efficient.#T4#
Myers blocks an elbow strike.
Efficient lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Myers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Efficient tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Efficient misses with an elbow strike.
Myers wants to break free but Efficient has control.
Efficient tries to throw a body punch but Myers avoids it by throwing Efficient back against the cage.
Efficient prevents a body shot from Myers.
Efficient misses with a hook to the ribs.
Myers struggles to land a body shot inside as Efficient controls his hands.
Myers can't find room to land a body shot as Efficient controls the action.
Myers lands with a short shot to the head.
Myers is leaning against Efficient and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Efficient.
Efficient looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Myers looking to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Efficient.
Efficient prevents a body shot from Myers.
Myers swings wildly with an uppercut but Efficient uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myers blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Polite Efficient will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mercy Myers's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Efficient moves into the clinch.
Efficient creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Efficient lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Efficient lands an elbow inside that Myers shrugs off.
Efficient misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Efficient throws an elbow but misses.
Polite Efficient seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Efficient blocks an uppercut.
Myers lands an uppercut.
Efficient lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Efficient misses with an elbow strike.
Myers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Efficients head.
A body shot lands from Efficient.
Myers blocks an elbow strike from Efficient.
Myers tries to throw a body punch but Efficient avoids it by throwing Myers back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Efficient.
Efficient looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Myers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Myers has a couple of punches blocked by Efficient.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Efficient throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Myers blocks an elbow strike.
Efficient tries a body shot but Myers blocks it. #T1#
Efficient lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Efficient.
Efficient makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Efficient lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Myers tries to stall but Efficient uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Myers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Efficient.
Myers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Efficients jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A left lands for Myers.#CL2#
Efficient clinches.
Myers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Myers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Myers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Efficient blocking some punches.
Efficient prevents a body shot from Myers.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Efficient prevents a body shot from Myers.
Efficient is leaning against Myers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Efficient lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2#
Myers throws a punch but it's blocked by Efficient.
Efficient blocking some punches.
Efficient pushes off an throws an elbow but Myers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Myers dodges an elbow strike from Efficient.
Myers blocks an elbow strike.
Myers takes an elbow to the temple.
A short uppercut from Myers.
Myers misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Efficient just misses with a elbow thrown towards Myers's brow.
Myers can't find room to land a body shot as Efficient controls the action.
Myers swings wildly with an uppercut but Efficient uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Efficient throws an elbow but misses.
Myers dodges an elbow strike from Efficient.
Myers misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Myers.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Efficient just misses with a elbow thrown towards Myers's brow.
Myers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Efficient lands an elbow that stopped Myers in his tracks for a moment.
Efficient lands a nice elbow.
Efficient blocks an uppercut. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Efficient just misses with a elbow thrown towards Myers's brow.
Myers misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Efficient.
Myers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Efficient's elbow.
Myers scores with a shoulder strike.
Myers working aggressively here.
Efficient misses with an elbow over the top.
Myers blocks an elbow strike.
Efficient blocking some punches.
Efficient lands an elbow just above Myers 's eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myers.
Efficient tries a body shot but Myers blocks it.
Myers blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Efficient.
Efficient comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Myers misses with the head strike.
Efficient lands an uppercut.
Efficient pushes off an throws an elbow but Myers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Myers blocks an elbow strike.
Myers misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Efficient misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Myers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Myers blocks an elbow strike from Efficient.
A right handed body shot lands from Efficient.
A short right from Myers on the inside.
Myers takes an elbow to the temple.
Myers takes a shot to the head.
Efficient throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Efficient throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Efficient just misses with a elbow thrown towards Myers's brow.
Myers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Myers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Efficient pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Myers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Myers can't find room to land a body shot as Efficient controls the action.
Myers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Myers looking to slow down the pace here.
Myers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Polite Efficient showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mercy Myers's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Myers misses the jab.
Myers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Efficient thows a left - swing and a miss!
Myers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Efficient is out of range.
Myers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Efficient tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Myers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Myers is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A jab from Efficient misses.
Myers fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Efficient misses the target.
Efficient keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mercy Myers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Efficient 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.
Myers throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Efficient gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Efficient looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Efficient in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Efficient misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Myers blocks the elbow strike.
Efficient lands a hook that snaps the head of Myers backwards. #T1#
Myers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Efficient's elbow.
Efficient lands a nice elbow.
Myers scores with a hook to the body.
Efficient pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Efficient lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Myers.
Myers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Efficient or not.
Efficient pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Myers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Efficients head.
Efficient blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Myers throws a punch but it's blocked by Efficient.
Myers swings wildly with an uppercut but Efficient uses good head movement to avoid it.
Efficient lands a damaging elbow.
Myers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Myers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Myers blocks a body shot from Efficient.
Myers swings wildly with an uppercut but Efficient uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myers blocks the elbow strike. #T2#
Efficient tries to work over Myers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Myers struggles to land a body shot inside as Efficient controls his hands.
Myers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Efficient throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Efficient on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Efficient lands an elbow inside.
Efficient lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Myers can't break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Myers as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Efficient.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Efficient looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Myers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Efficient blocking some punches.
Myers dodges an elbow strike from Efficient.
Myers swings wildly with an uppercut but Efficient uses good head movement to avoid it.
Efficient lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Efficient. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myers.
Efficient pushes off an throws an elbow but Myers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Efficient is working Myers over against the cage.
Efficient lands an elbow inside.
Efficient pushes Myers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Myers throws a head punch that misses.
Myers blocks the elbow strike.
Myers takes an elbow to the temple.
Myers is trying to break the clinch but Efficient is controlling him.
Efficient throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Myers dodges an elbow strike from Efficient.
Efficient creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Myers misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Myers fails to land.
Efficient creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Myers's defenses.
Efficient prevents a body shot from Myers.
Efficient has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Myers misses with some punches.
Myers swings wildly with an uppercut but Efficient uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Efficient pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Myers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Efficient lands an elbow just above Myers 's eye.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Myers.
Efficient misses with an elbow over the top.
Myers swings wildly with an uppercut but Efficient uses good head movement to avoid it.
Efficient tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Myers's elbow.
Efficient lands an elbow that stopped Myers in his tracks for a moment.
Efficient lands with a short shot to the head.
Efficient blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Efficient looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Efficient lands a nice elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Efficient.
Myers misses with a punch on the inside.
Myers misses with the head strike.
Efficient's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Efficient tries to throw a body punch but Myers avoids it by throwing Efficient back against the cage.
Myers swings wildly with an uppercut but Efficient uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Polite Efficient really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mercy Myers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Efficient staying out of range there.
Myers staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Efficient finds it's target.#ROC2#
Myers is rocked!#CL2#
Efficient rushes Myers and presses him up against the cage.
Oh Myers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Efficient.
Myers avoids a wild elbow strike from Efficient.
Myers tries to work over Efficient's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Efficient lands a big right hand that drops Myers! The killer instinct kicks in and Efficient finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Efficient!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Polite Efficient! Polite Efficient retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Polite Efficient started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Highland Island World 3
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Myers tries a head kick but it misses.
Myers misses with a few strikes there.
Khaliq Khalid slips under a jab.
Khaliq Khalid connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khaliq Khalid paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A lazy left from Khaliq Khalid finds it's target.
Myers throws a hook to the side of Khaliq Khalid's head but Khaliq Khalid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Myers lands with a hook. Khaliq Khalid tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Myers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Khaliq Khalid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Myers.
Myers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Myers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Khaliq Khalid's calf.
Myers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid throws out a loose jab but Myers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Khaliq Khalid there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Khaliq Khalid misses the target.
Khaliq Khalid lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Khaliq Khalid misses the jab.
Myers is looking to counter punch.
Myers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Khaliq Khalid misses with a straight right.
Myers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid looks to land a right hand but Myers moved out of range.
Myers throwing a counter right hand but Khaliq Khalid manages to avoid it.
Myers misses the jab.
Khaliq Khalid throws a jab but it's blocked by Myers.
Khaliq Khalid slips a straight right by Myers.
Myers swings for the body but Khaliq Khalid moves out of range.
Khaliq Khalid takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Myers misses with a double jab
and Khaliq Khalid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khaliq Khalid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khaliq Khalid avoids the body shot from Myers.
Khaliq Khalid might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Khaliq Khalid scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Khaliq Khalid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khaliq Khalid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myers manages to avoid it.
Khaliq Khalid slips a jab from Myers.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khaliq Khalid takes one on the button.
Khaliq Khalid throws a hook but Myers avoids it easily.
Khaliq Khalid slips under a jab.
Myers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Myers is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Khaliq Khalid misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Khaliq Khalid misses.
Myers lands with a good body shot.
Khaliq Khalid scores with a nice strike.
Myers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Khaliq Khalid's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Myers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Khaliq Khalid scrambles back to his feet.
Myers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Khaliq Khalid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Myers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Myers moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Myers.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Khaliq Khalid. Myers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Myers throws a hook but Khaliq Khalid blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Myers misses the target.
Khaliq Khalid throws a shot from downtown. Myers moves away and avoids it.
Myers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Myers blocks a jab.
Myers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khaliq Khalid throws a body shot but no joy.
Khaliq Khalid checks a leg kick.
Khaliq Khalid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Myers.
Khaliq Khalid walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Myers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Khaliq Khalid momentarily.
Myers throws a half hearted mid kick.
A lazy body kick from Myers
and Khaliq Khalid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khaliq Khalid is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Myers had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Myers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid throws out a counter right but Myers avoids it with no problem.
Khaliq Khalid scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khaliq Khalid throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Myers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Khaliq Khalid takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Khaliq Khalid digs a good hook to Myers's body.
The crowd cheers as Khaliq Khalid lands an impressive looking overhand right. Myers doesn't seem phased though.
Myers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khaliq Khalid.
Myers is looking to counter punch.
Myers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Khaliq Khalid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Myers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab lands there for Myers.#CL#
Myers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khaliq Khalid throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Myers blocks it with crossed arms.
Khaliq Khalid prevents a body shot from Myers.
Khaliq Khalid stalling in the clinch but Myers improves position.
Khaliq Khalid trying to control the position but instead, Myers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Khaliq Khalid into the cage.
Khaliq Khalid seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Myers avoiding damage as Khaliq Khalid throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Khaliq Khalid.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abdul Khaliq Khalid will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Khaliq Khalid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myers manages to avoid it.
Myers throwing a counter right hand but Khaliq Khalid manages to avoid it.
Khaliq Khalid jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Myers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Myers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Myers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khaliq Khalid checks a leg kick.
Khaliq Khalid fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Myers avoids the body shot from Khaliq Khalid.
Myers swings widly with a right hand
enabling Khaliq Khalid to counter with a crisp jab.
Myers throws an off balance right hand
and Khaliq Khalid counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Myers thinking.
Myers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khaliq Khalid misses with an uppercut.
Khaliq Khalid lands with a shot to the body.
Khaliq Khalid misses the jab.
Khaliq Khalid misses with a hook. Myers ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khaliq Khalid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Myers. #T1#
Myers throws a jab but it's blocked by Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid throws a big shot that misses.
Myers misses with a low kick.
Myers misses with a looping right.
Khaliq Khalid scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Myers clinches.
Myers misses with some punches.
Myers tries to throw a body punch but Khaliq Khalid avoids it by throwing Myers back against the cage.
Myers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khaliq Khalid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Myers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Myers digs a right hand underneath Khaliq Khalid's ribcage. Khaliq Khalid let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Khaliq Khalid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Myers avoids it.
Khaliq Khalid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Myers digs a right hand into Khaliq Khalid's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khaliq Khalid's gas tank.
Myers misses with a punch to the body.
Khaliq Khalid lands an elbow that stopped Myers in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Myers lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Khaliq Khalid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khaliq Khalid blocks a body shot from Myers.
Myers lands a nice uppercut.
Khaliq Khalid tries a body shot but Myers blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Khaliq Khalid throws an elbow but misses.
Myers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Myers struggles to land a body shot inside as Khaliq Khalid controls his hands.
Khaliq Khalid struggles to land a body shot inside as Myers controls his hands.
Myers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Myers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khaliq Khalid backwards.
Myers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Khaliq Khalid or not.
Khaliq Khalid with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Khaliq Khalid pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Khaliq Khalid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khaliq Khalid misses with a punch on the inside.
Myers stalling the fight.
Khaliq Khalid stalling in the clinch.
Myers blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Myers scores with a hook to the body.
Myers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Myers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khaliq Khalid backwards.
Myers avoids a wild elbow strike from Khaliq Khalid.
Myers lands a right hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Myers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Khaliq Khalid manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Khaliq Khalid throws an elbow but it misses.
Khaliq Khalid tries to throw a body punch but Myers avoids it by throwing Khaliq Khalid back against the cage.
Khaliq Khalid is working Myers over against the cage.
Khaliq Khalid with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Myers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Myers lands a shoulder strike.
Myers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khaliq Khalid has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Myers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Myers scores with a shot to the side of Khaliq Khalid's head.
Stalling in the clinch from Khaliq Khalid.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Myers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khaliq Khalid stalling in the clinch but Myers improves position.
Khaliq Khalid struggles to land a body shot inside as Myers controls his hands.
Khaliq Khalid scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Myers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Myers breaks from the clinch.
Myers slips a straight right by Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abdul Khaliq Khalid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Myers walks into a stiff left hand from Khaliq Khalid.
Myers tries to clinch but Khaliq Khalid is having none of it.
Khaliq Khalid scores with a crisp jab that stopped Myers in his tracks.
Khaliq Khalid swings for the body but Myers moves out of range.
Myers is looking to clinch but Khaliq Khalid is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abdul Khaliq Khalid will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Myers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice elbow from Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid throws an elbow that misses.
Myers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Myers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Myers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khaliq Khalid backwards.
Mercy Myers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Myers.
Myers lands a left hand.
Myers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Myers dodges an elbow strike from Khaliq Khalid.
Myers dodges an elbow strike from Khaliq Khalid.
A short right from Myers on the inside.
Myers throws a head punch that misses.
Khaliq Khalid misses with the head strike.
Khaliq Khalid misses with an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Myers.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Myers misses with a punch to the body.
Khaliq Khalid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Myers lands a nice shot to the body.
Myers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Myers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Myers on the inside.
A hook to the body from Myers.
Myers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khaliq Khalid backwards.
Myers pushes Khaliq Khalid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Myers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khaliq Khalid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Myers.
Khaliq Khalid misses with a lunging right hand
and Khaliq Khalid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Myers clinches up against the cage.
Myers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Myers lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khaliq Khalid misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Myers.
Khaliq Khalid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khaliq Khalid tries to land knees in the clinch but Myers avoids the damage to the body.
Myers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mercy Myers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Myers lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Khaliq Khalid is rocked!
Myers throws a big uppercut that drops Khaliq Khalid! More strikes from Myers and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Khaliq Khalid lies dazed against the cage as Myers celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mercy Myers!
Mercy Myers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HI43: WedFight VII
Date: Apr 27, 2016

#R1#
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Myers moves out of range easily.
Gordon ducks right into an uppercut from Myers.
Myers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gordon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Myers.
Myers let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gordon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KING OF PAIN in the buildup to the fight.
Gordon dodges the punch combination from Myers. #CL#
Gordon clinches with his opponent.
Gordon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Myers tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing Myers back against the cage.
Myers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Myers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
Myers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Myers avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
Good body shot from Myers.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Myers can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action.
Myers blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
Myers can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action. #BC2#
Myers breaks the clinch.
Myers checks a leg kick.
Myers cracks Gordon with a good jab.
Myers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Myers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gordon wants to clinch but Myers slips to the side
and Myers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gordon throws a body shot but no joy.
Myers moves out of range as Gordon strikes.#CL2#
Myers clinches with his opponent.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Myers misses with the head strike.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Myers lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Myers misses with the head strike.
A short right from Myers on the inside. #T2#
Gordon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Myers.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Myers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Myers's brow.
Nice body punch from Myers.
Myers lands a shoulder strike.
Myers takes an elbow to the forehead.
Myers lands with a right to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Myers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Myers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Myers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Myers misses with a straight left.
Myers throws a right hand that Gordon ducks under and follows up with a left that Gordon also avoids with ease.
Myers slips a jab from Gordon.
Skip Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon just misses with a punch to the body.
Myers misses with a body kick.#CL#
Gordon darts in and clinches Myers up against the cage.
Myers lands an uppercut.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Myers.
Myers taking a breather.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Myers tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing Myers back against the cage.
Gordon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Myers backwards.
Myers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Myers.
Myers lands a right hand.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gordon lands an uppercut.
Myers swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Myers blocks the elbow strike.
Myers lands a nice uppercut.
Myers tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Myers breaks the clinch.
Myers lands a jab to the head.
Gordon tries to land a leg kick but Myers saw it coming and moves away.
Myers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Myers throws a body shot but no joy.
As Myers tries to get set, Gordon tries to push him back and clinch up but Myers manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myers throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Gordon throws a leg kick but Myers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Myers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A swing and a miss from Gordon.#CL2#
Myers clinches up against the cage.
Myers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Myers blocking some punches.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The referee calls for Myers to work.
Myers swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myers tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing Myers back against the cage.
Myers is trying to maintain a safe position but Gordon gets an underhook and turns Myers into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myers.
Myers misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myers.
Myers lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Myers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myers.
Myers blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mercy Myers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gordon moves away from the strike by Myers.
Myers catches Gordon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gordon connects with a body shot that sends Myers's belly button to the back.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses
and Myers counters with a right hand to the body.
Myers lands a nice shot to the body.
Myers moves out of range of the leg kick from Gordon.
Gordon tries to clinch up but Myers circles away and keeps his distance.
Gordon throws a lazy body kick
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Myers coming out on top.
Myers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gordon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gordon misses with an uppercut
letting Myers counter with a right hand.
Gordon throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myers moves away from the strike by Gordon.
Myers throws a hook but Gordon avoids it easily.
It looked like Gordon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Myers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Myers throws a looping overhand right but Gordon ducks down to avoid it.
Myers jabs at Gordon's body.
Myers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gordon was well out of range. Poor timing from Myers.#T1#
Gordon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Myers.
Gordon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Myers lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Myers throws a lazy right hand but Gordon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gordon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gordon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gordon throws a big shot that misses.
Myers is looking to chop away at Gordon's legs.
Gordon slips a jab from Myers.
Myers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Myers tries to clinch but Gordon is having none of it.
Myers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Myers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gordon is out of range and Myers settles back down.
Gordon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Myers scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myers moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Gordon instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Myers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Myers blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Myers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon has a couple of punches blocked by Myers.
Gordon takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Gordon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Myers tries a body shot but Gordon blocks it.
Myers avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Myers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Myers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Myers.
Myers struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
Myers cracks Gordon with a nice body shot.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Myers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Myers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
A short right from Myers on the inside.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Myers has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Myers blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Myers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Myers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mercy Myers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Myers wants to stall.
Myers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gordon working aggressively here.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Myers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Myers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Myers avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
Myers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Myers blocks an uppercut.
Myers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Myers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Myers is working Gordon over against the cage.
Myers lands an uppercut.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Myers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Myers throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon.
Myers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Myers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Myers.
Myers working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Myers.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Myers pushes Gordon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Myers lands with a right to the head.
Myers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Myers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mercy Myers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gordon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Myers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gordon at a distance.
Gordon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myers was well out of range. Poor timing from Gordon.
Myers checks a low kick from Gordon.
Myers throws a series of strikes that have Gordon backpedaling.
Myers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Myers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Myers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gordon manages to avoid it.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Myers moves out of range easily.
Myers thumps Gordon with a low kick.
Gordon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gordon misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Myers.
Myers looks to land a left hand but Gordon moved out of range nicely.
Gordon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Myers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Myers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon misses with a hook. Myers ducked under it nicely.
Gordon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mercy Myers seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Gordon avoids the head kick by Myers.
Gordon throws a body punch but Myers moves out of range.
Jab by Myers.
Myers cracks Gordon with an open hand slap.
Myers catches Gordon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Myers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gordon momentarily.
Gordon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gordon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Myers.
Gordon takes a swing at Myers's ribcage but misses.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch but Myers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gordon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gordon takes a swing at Myers's ribcage but misses.
Gordon backing away here, and Myers unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice body kick from Myers.
Myers lands a nice shot that snaps Gordon's head back.
Myers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gordon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myers was well out of range. Poor timing from Gordon.
Mercy Myers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Myers throws a sloppy head kick and Gordon moves out of range easily.
Myers scores with a body shot.
Myers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gordon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gordon misses with a head kick.
Gordon wants to clinch.
Gordon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Myers lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gordon walks into a jab.
Gordon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myers manages to avoid it.
Myers ducks under a wild hook from Gordon.
Myers doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gordon avoids a kick to the body.
Gordon lands a nice hook to Myers's body. Myers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gordon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gordon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gordon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Gordon throws a looping overhand right but Myers ducks down to avoid it.
Gordon looks to score with a jab to the body but Myers is just out of range.
Myers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gordon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Myers checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gordon misses with a looping right.
Gordon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Myers throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Myers. Gordon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gordon doesn't manage to clinch there - Myers circles away.
Skip Gordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gordon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Myers blocks a jab.
Myers lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gordon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Myers on the side of the head.
Gordon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Myers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Myers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A decent looking cross lands there for Myers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Gordon 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Gordon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Gordon moves into the clinch.
A short left from Gordon.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Myers's brow.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Myers avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
Myers blocks the elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mercy Myers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Myers 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mercy Myers!
Our winner, Mercy Myers, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Highland Island World 1
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1#
Paunescu throws a hook but Myers blocks it.
Paunescu scores with a jab. Myers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Myers scores with a nice head shot.
Myers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paunescu's coach down at Highland CT & Spar was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Paunescu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Paunescu misses the target.
Myers thumps Paunescu with a low kick.
Myers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Myers looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut lands for Paunescu. That snapped Myers's head back.
Myers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paunescu.
Paunescu throws an off balance right hand
and Myers counters with a good low kick that Paunescu was not able to check.
Myers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Myers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Myers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Myers lands with a short shot to the head.
Paunescu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Myers lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Myers.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Myers.
Myers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paunescu or not.
A head punch on the inside from Paunescu fails to land.
Paunescu throws a punch but it's blocked by Myers.
Paunescu working aggressively here. #T1#
Paunescu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Myers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paunescu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Myers lands a shoulder strike.
Paunescu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Myers works on Paunescu's body with a couple of short punches.
Myers lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Myers breaks from the clinch.
Myers slips a straight right by Paunescu.
Myers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Myers throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Myers clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Myers.
Paunescu misses with a punch on the inside.
Myers lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paunescu throws a head punch that misses.
Paunescu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Myers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Myers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paunescu backwards.
Myers gets through Paunescu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paunescu throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Myers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paunescu.
Myers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Paunescu is rocked!
Paunescu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paunescu is still on wobbly legs! Can Myers finish him?
Paunescu looks winded!
Myers is leaning against Paunescu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Myers. #BC#
Myers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paunescu wants to stay close but Myers steps back to make room for something. Paunescu seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Myers and Paunescu drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mercy Myers!
Mercy Myers thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland Island 24
Date: Mar 31, 2016

#R1#
Vettenranta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vettenranta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Myers lands a jab.
Kaleva Vettenranta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myers throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vettenranta.
Vettenranta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Myers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vettenranta's knee momentarily.#CL#
Myers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Myers lands with a right to the head.
Myers lands with a left to the head.
Vettenranta wants a takedown but no success here.
Mercy Myers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaleva Vettenranta.
A nice right hand lands inside from Myers.
Vettenranta tries for a takedown but Myers manages to get underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Myers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Myers lands a right hand.
Myers scores with a shot to the side of Vettenranta's head.
Vettenranta tries to stall but Myers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A body shot lands from Myers.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Myers.#T1#
Myers lands with a right to the head.
Myers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vettenranta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Myers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Myers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Myers lands a right hand.
Myers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vettenrantas head.
Myers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Myers prevents a takedown attempt there.
Myers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vettenrantas head.
Vettenranta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Myers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Myers lands a body shot.
Vettenranta looks winded!
Myers lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Myers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Myers lands with a left to the head.
Myers lands a right hand.
Myers scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Myers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vettenranta misses with a takedown
and Myers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Myers.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vettenranta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vettenranta tries for a takedown but Myers circles away easily
and Myers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Myers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vettenranta's sensitive parts.
Vettenranta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Myers defends well and Vettenranta ends up having to push Myers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Myers scoring well with a low kick there.
Myers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vettenranta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Myers but Myers pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Myers has managed to clinch.
Myers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Myers presses Vettenranta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Myers lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Myers.
Vettenranta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vettenranta goes for a takedown attempt but Myers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Myers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vettenranta tries for a takedown but Myers circles away easily
and Myers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Myers scores with a sloppy right hand. Vettenranta should have avoided that one.
Myers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vettenranta shoots and misses
and Myers counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Myers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Myers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vettenranta backwards.
Myers lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Myers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vettenranta shoots in for a takedown but Myers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Myers closes the distance and pushes Vettenranta back into the cage.#T4#
Myers prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Myers.
Myers stalling against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Myers.
Myers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Myers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Myers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vettenranta misses with a takedown attempt - Myers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Myers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vettenranta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Myers's waist but Myers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vettenranta off to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Myers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Myers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vettenranta's head.
Myers throws out a powerful jab.
Vettenranta misses with a takedown attempt
and Myers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Myers is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Myers catches Vettenranta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Myers lands with a good body shot.
Myers scores with a hook to the body. Vettenranta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Myers throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mercy Myers dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Vettenranta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Myers as he avoids it easily.
Myers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Vettenranta feints and as Myers raises his hands in defense, Vettenranta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Myers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vettenranta is one step ahead there.
Vettenranta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Myers wants to stand but Vettenranta is controlling the position.
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.
Myers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Myers being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Vettenranta passes Myers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vettenranta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Myers trying to control here.
Myers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vettenranta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vettenranta working the head and body with strikes.
Vettenranta not doing much here. #T2#
Vettenranta is continuing to stall.
Vettenranta uses his free foot to push down on Myers's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Myers.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vettenranta cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vettenranta sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Myers tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Myers tries to lock up and control but Vettenranta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vettenranta with shots to the head and body - Myers looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB2#
Vettenranta jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Myers manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Myers is trying to escape the position but Vettenranta is controlling the position.
An elbow from Vettenranta crashes against the mat.
Vettenranta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Myers keeps working.
Vettenranta is putting a hurting on Myers here, landing some big shots from side control.
Vettenranta landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Vettenranta working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #SUB2#
Vettenranta is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Myers looks calm but he's in trouble here. Vettenranta gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Myers is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Vettenranta lets go of the hold and Myers can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kaleva Vettenranta!
A relieved looking Kaleva Vettenranta thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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