Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: DUEL 1
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Hermansen closes the distance and clinches.
Hermansen stops a takedown attempt from Neuer. #TD2#
Hermansen has Neuer pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hermansen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Neuer tumbling to the mat - Hermansen dives into Neuer's guard.
Neuer tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Neuer has his feet on Hermansen's thighs here. He's pushed Hermansen off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hermansen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manuel Neuer!

Event: GR 9: Mallone vs Llban
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Mallone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mallone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lban sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lban is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mallone with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Lban. Beautiful body shot.
Jason Mallone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lban is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mallone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lban tries to move into range but Mallone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mallone shoots in looking for a takedown but Lban manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mallone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Mallone fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lban sprawls well initially but Mallone persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lban is trying is best to control the position here.
Mallone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lban can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
Ground and pound from Mallone.
Mallone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mallone prevents Lban from improving his position.
Mallone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lban's head. #T1#
Lban trying to control but Mallone postures up.
Lban keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lban really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mallone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mallone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mallone is stalling here. Lban is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mallone seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lban has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mallone controls the position for a moment.
Lban wants to control but Mallone is keeping him busy.
Mallone is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Mallone manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lban wants to take a breather but Mallone is having none of it.
Mallone wants to improve his position but Lban is controlling well.
Mallone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mallone is striking but Lban is not phased and passes to half guard.
Mallone has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mallone is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Lban trying to control the action but Mallone is working from the bottom.
Mallone 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.
Mallone wants to get back to full guard.
Mallone is looking to control Lban's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mallone avoid being mounted?
Mallone desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mallone wants to improve his position but Lban is controlling well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lban is looking to take a break and control but Mallone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mallone is controlling Lban's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lban scores with a hook to the body. Mallone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lban clobbers Mallone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mallone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lban manages to avoid it.#TD#
Mallone throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lban was covering up waiting for the punch and Mallone finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mallone with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mallone postures up in Lban's guard and throws a big left but Lban blocks it.
Mallone lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jason Mallone will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mallone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mallone misses with a takedown
enabling Lban to counter with a crisp jab.
Lban scores with a body shot.
Mallone loads up on a big right hand but Lban slips the punch.
Lban lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mallone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mallone misses with a hook
and Lban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lban checks a low kick from Mallone.
Mallone walks straight into a right hand from Lban - that's dropped him! Lban jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Mallone from any more punishment! Mallone complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Garaile Lban!
Garaile Lban is the new welterweight champion!
Garaile Lban decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EFC Fernando vs DeSilva
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Mano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Samedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Mano gets a clinch.
Nice elbow from Samedov. #CUT2#
It looks like Hugo Mano has been cut.
Samedov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mano's defenses.
Samedov avoiding damage as Mano throws knees to the body.
Samedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Samedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Samedov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mano lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
I was talking to Mano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Samedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mano is breathing heavily.
Samedov presses Mano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Samedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Samedov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Samedov's coach down at CrossFit Sydney was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Samedov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Samedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Samedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Samedov lands an elbow that stopped Mano in his tracks for a moment.
Good body shot from Samedov.
Samedov lands with a light punch inside.
Samedov scores with a hook to the body.
Samedov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Samedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Samedov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Samedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mano or not. #T1#
Samedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Samedov.
Mano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Samedov lands an elbow just above Mano 's eye. #ROC2#
Mano is rocked!#CUT2#
Hugo Mano's cut is getting worse.
Samedov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Mano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Samedov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mano to his knees! Samedov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zabit Samedov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Zabit Samedov waved his t-shirt featuring Phantom Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: GR 6: Cozzy II vs Mallone
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Mallone cracks ExPeRiMeNt Ii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jason Mallone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mallone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mallone tries to avoid it but ExPeRiMeNt Ii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mallone to the ground. Mallone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mallone scores with a nice right hand.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice sprawl there from Mallone as ExPeRiMeNt Ii shoots in.
Mallone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mallone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed ExPeRiMeNt Ii momentarily.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mallone but Mallone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cozzy ExPeRiMeNt Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mallone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by ExPeRiMeNt Ii.
Mallone pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces ExPeRiMeNt Ii back to the cage. Mallone follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mallone circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Mallone clinches up against the cage.
Mallone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mallone presses ExPeRiMeNt Ii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD2#
Mallone is trying to trip ExPeRiMeNt Ii. He has hold of a leg but ExPeRiMeNt Ii is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mallone persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB#
ExPeRiMeNt Ii escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mallone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Mallone cracks ExPeRiMeNt Ii with a solid left hand.
Mallone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
ExPeRiMeNt Ii escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mallone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii pulls Mallone in close to prevent any damage.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii wants to sweep here but Mallone controlling him for the moment.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mallone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with ExPeRiMeNt Ii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Mallone connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now ExPeRiMeNt Ii is on top in guard. #REVR#
Mallone keeping full guard, as ExPeRiMeNt Ii tries to pass.
Mallone looking for a sweep. Not yet Mallone, not yet.
Mallone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mallone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mallone can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Mallone keeping full guard, as ExPeRiMeNt Ii tries to pass.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii wants to control from the top but Mallone keeps moving.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii postures up in Mallone's guard and throws a big left but Mallone blocks it.
Mallone wants to stand and escape but ExPeRiMeNt Ii is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mallone works ExPeRiMeNt Ii's body with a nice hook.
Mallone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4##CL2#
Mallone closes the distance and clinches.
Mallone scores with a shoulder strike.
Mallone lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down ExPeRiMeNt Ii.
Mallone scores with a shot to the side of ExPeRiMeNt Ii's head.
Mallone lands a right hand.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii tries to stall but Mallone uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mallone effectively controlling the action here.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii can't break the clinch.
Mallone throws an elbow but it's blocked. #TD2#
Mallone is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. ExPeRiMeNt Ii can't fight it off and eventually Mallone manages to take the fight to the floor. ExPeRiMeNt Ii looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
ExPeRiMeNt Ii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mallone defends well.#SUB#
ExPeRiMeNt Ii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mallone is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Mallone 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#
Mallone throws a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mallone.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii fails with the takedown.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii has a takedown stuffed.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mallone moves away.
Mallone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No luck for ExPeRiMeNt Ii with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cozzy ExPeRiMeNt Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mallone stuffs the takedown attempt from ExPeRiMeNt Ii. ExPeRiMeNt Ii gets slowly back to his feet.
A left lands for Mallone.
A jab lands there for Mallone.
Mallone moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
ExPeRiMeNt Ii takes one to the side of the head.
Mallone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits ExPeRiMeNt Iis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cozzy ExPeRiMeNt Ii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mallone.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mallone swivels and escapes.
Mallone scores with a sloppy right hand. ExPeRiMeNt Ii should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
ExPeRiMeNt Ii is rocked!
Mallone scores with the left hand. ExPeRiMeNt Ii knows he should have avoided that one.
Oh ExPeRiMeNt Ii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mallone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. ExPeRiMeNt Ii doesn't seem bothered though.
Mallone rushes ExPeRiMeNt Ii and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! ExPeRiMeNt Ii is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Mallone piles on the pressure and ExPeRiMeNt Ii crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Mallone!
Jason Mallone made sure to mention his sponsor, King Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: GR 6: Cozzy II vs Mallone
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Longshaw leaves Campbell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Campbell slips under a jab from Longshaw.
Longshaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Campbell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Longshaw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Longshaw.
Longshaw is stalling here.
Longshaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Longshaw throws a knee to the head but misses.
Longshaw scores with a hook to the body.
Longshaw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Longshaw blocks an uppercut.
Longshaw throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Longshaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Longshaw lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longshaw prevents the takedown attempt.
Campbell trying to control the position but instead, Longshaw has worked for underhooks and has pushed Campbell into the cage.
Longshaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Campbell is trying to maintain a safe position but Longshaw gets an underhook and turns Campbell into the cage.#T1#
A hook to the body from Longshaw.
Campbell looks winded!
Campbell takes a shot to the head.
Longshaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Longshaw pushes Campbell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Longshaw lands with a short shot to the head.
Campbell tries to stall but Longshaw uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Longshaw with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Longshaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Campbell is looking to control Longshaw's arms but Longshaw gets an underhook and turns him. Now Campbell has his back to the cage.
Campbell tries a body shot but Longshaw blocks it.
Campbell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Campbell misses with the head strike.
Longshaw lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Longshaw. #BC#
Longshaw manages to break the clinch.
Longshaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Campbell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longshaw looks to throw the jab but Campbell is out of range.
Chester Longshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longshaw throws a big shot that misses.
Longshaw scores with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Robby Campbell has been cut.
Campbell slips a jab and a cross from Longshaw. #T2#
Longshaw slips a straight right by Campbell.
Nice defenses there by Campbell.
Campbell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Campbell tries to land a front kick but Longshaw steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Longshaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Campbell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Longshaw.
Campbell slips a straight right by Longshaw.
Longshaw misses with a hook #TD2#
and Campbell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Campbell.
Longshaw is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Campbell is controlling him.
Campbell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Campbell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Longshaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Campbell prevents Longshaw from getting back to his feet.
Longshaw is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Campbell dives into side control.
Campbell wants to control but Longshaw is keeping him busy.
Campbell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Longshaw wants to get back to his feet but Campbell drags him back down.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Longshaw definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Longshaw tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Campbell looking to break Longshaw's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Longshaw remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Campbell will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Longshaw trying to get back to his feet but Campbell is in full control for now. #T4##ES#
Longshaw is trying to shake Campbell off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Campbell won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Campbell tries to land a leg kick but Longshaw saw it coming and moves away.
Campbell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Longshaw lands a jab to the nose.
Longshaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Campbell.
Nice sprawl there from Longshaw as Campbell shoots in.
Chester Longshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robby Campbell.
Campbell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Longshaw to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campbell slips under a jab.
Longshaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Longshaw tries to clinch up but Campbell circles away and keeps his distance.
Campbell wants to counter the offense by Longshaw and move into the clinch position.
Longshaw misses the jab.
Longshaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Longshaw leaves Campbell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chester Longshaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robby Campbell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Longshaw works the jab nicely.
Campbell tries to clinch but Longshaw moves out of range.
Longshaw misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Campbell forces Longshaw back against the cage and clinches.
Campbell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Longshaw displaying some good clinch control by pressing Campbell up against the cage.
Longshaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campbell's elbow.
Campbell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Longshaw gets through Campbell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Longshaw lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Campbell is rocked!
Longshaw scores with a shoulder strike.
Campbell is still on wobbly legs! Can Longshaw finish him?
Longshaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campbell can do to turn this around?
Longshaw presses Campbell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Longshaw throws a big uppercut that drops Campbell! More strikes from Longshaw and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Campbell lies dazed against the cage as Longshaw celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chester Longshaw!

Event: GR 5: Xavier vs Burrow
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Xavier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Xavier has closed the distance and engaged Burrow in a clinch. #TD#
Xavier has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Burrow uses from the top position. #SUB#
Xavier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Xavier tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB2#
Burrow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burrow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Burrow postures up.
Burrow trying to control but Xavier is working from the bottom.
Xavier seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Xavier can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burrow controls the pace.
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.#SUB2#
Burrow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burrow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Xavier trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Burrow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Burrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xavier thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Xavier looking for a guillotine here but Burrow defends easily.
Burrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burrow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Burrow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burrow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Xavier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burrow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Xavier working a defensive guard here.
Burrow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Xavier has his foot on Burrow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burrow works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Xavier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burrow throws a big right hand that misses.
Burrow lands a couple of digs.
Xavier keeping moving, preventing Burrow from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burrow postures up.
Xavier striking off his back but it's not causing Burrow any problems. #T3#
Burrow is in close to Xavier's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Xavier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burrow defends well.
Burrow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Burrow trying to control but Xavier is working from the bottom.
Xavier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burrow trying to control but Xavier is working from the bottom.
Burrow might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Xavier haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Xavier lands a decent punch to the body there.
Xavier keeping moving, preventing Burrow from controlling successfully. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burrow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Xavier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burrow defends it easily.
Burrow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Burrow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Burrow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Xavier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burrow has managed to get both his arms back between Xavier's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Xavier is looking for a triangle but Burrow pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Xavier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burrow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burrow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Burrow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brian Burrow will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Xavier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burrow, pushing him back against the cage.
Xavier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Burrow goes for a takedown in the clinch but Xavier prevents it.
Xavier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burrow. #TD#
Xavier jumps guard. #SUB#
Burrow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Xavier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burrow has managed to get both his arms back between Xavier's legs - danger averted.
Burrow wants to control from the top but Xavier keeps moving.
Brian Burrow has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrow stands up over Xavier, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Burrow is looking to work some ground and pound but Xavier has wrist control.
Xavier working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Xavier keeping moving, preventing Burrow from controlling successfully.
Xavier working a defensive guard here.
Burrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Xavier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burrow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burrow controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Burrow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Xavier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burrow.
Burrow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burrow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Xavier trying to keep a closed guard but Burrow is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Xavier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Burrow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Burrow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Xavier is trying to control the position but Burrow postures up.
Burrow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burrow cracks Xavier with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Burrow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Xavier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burrow has managed to get both his arms back between Xavier's legs - danger averted.
Burrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Xavier is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Burrow landing some decent shots from guard.
Xavier trying to keep a closed guard but Burrow is proving a slippery customer.
Burrow wants to control from the top but Xavier keeps moving.
Burrow cracks Xavier with a solid left hand.
Burrow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Burrow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Burrow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Burrow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Burrow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Xavier's head.#T4#
Xavier keeping moving, preventing Burrow from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Xavier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burrow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Xavier is tightening it up a little... Burrow has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Burrow reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Burrow taps out! Nice BJJ there by Xavier!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jack Xavier!
Jack Xavier thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFS 4:
Date: Dec 21, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Darby forces Vuce back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Vuce drags the fight down to the ground. #ES#
Vuce pushes Darby off and scrambles back to his feet.
Vuce slips under a jab from Darby.#CL#
Vuce clinches up with Darby and pushes him back against the cage.
Darby prevents the takedown attempt.
Darby trying to land knees to the body.
Vuce is working for takedown but Darby is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Darby is fighting off a takedown attempt but Vuce is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Darby to the mat. Darby regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Vuce prevents Darby from getting back to his feet.
Vuce wants to stand and escape but instead Darby has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Vuce is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Darby gets to his feet. Vuce looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Darby is looking to clinch but Vuce is avoiding it.
Darby tries a low kick but Vuce avoids it.#CL#
Vuce closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vuce is trying to drag Darby to the mat but Darby just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Vuce. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Vuce has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Darby uses from the top position. #T1#
Darby throwing strikes but missing. #ES#
Vuce is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Darby tries to pull guard but Vuce forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vuce has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Darby avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Darby tries to work over Vuce's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darby. #TD#
Vuce decides to pull guard.
Darby stands up over Vuce, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Darby wants to stand but Vuce has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Darby landing some decent shots from guard. #ES#
Vuce wriggles free and stands up. #T2##CL#
Darby gets tackled into the cage by Vuce. Vuce maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vuce lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Vuce gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Darby is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vuce's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vuce postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vuce postures up and lands a big shot to Darby's brow. #SU#
Vuce decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Darby tries to work over Vuce's front leg with a kick but Vuce checks it.
Vuce looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Darby is fending him off so far but Vuce persists. Nope, Darby circles away and we're back to standing.
Darby looks to land a right hand but Vuce moved out of range.
As Darby tries to get set, Vuce tries to push him back and clinch up but Darby manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Vuce looking to score a takedown here. Darby is defending well but Vuce drives through and ends up in Darby's guard.#ES2#
Darby has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Vuce off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
Darby scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Vuce fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Darby, pushing him back against the cage.
Darby stops a takedown attempt from Vuce.
Vuce is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vuce is breathing heavily.
Darby misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Vuce has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Darby regains guard immediately.
Vuce cracks Darby with a solid left hand.
Darby throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Darby wants to stand up but Vuce is controlling him.
Vuce loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Vuce scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vuce not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been informed that Darby has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vuce trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vuce's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Darby is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A big right from Vuce misses.
Vuce fails with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Darby.
Darby misses with a head kick.
Darby misses with a leg kick.
Darby throws a right hand that Vuce ducks under and follows up with a left that Vuce also avoids with ease.
Vuce feinted with a counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Darby misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Vuce dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Vuce shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vuce was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU#
Vuce decides to stand back up. Vuce steps back and let's Darby get back to his feet.
Vuce slips under a jab from Darby.
Vuce is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Vuce has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Vuce lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vuce controlling the action here.
Vuce 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.
Vuce trying to control from Darby's half guard. Darby has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Vuce scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vuce passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Vuce creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Vuce lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Vuce is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Darby knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Darby takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SU#
Vuce has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nice jab there from Darby.
Vuce uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darby.#TD#
Vuce darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Vuce throwing shots but Darby is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Vuce is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vuce is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Darby is staying active underneath Vuce, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB2#
Darby with the active half guard here but Vuce passes nicely into side control.
Vuce staying calm.
Vuce working the ground and pound.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vuce in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vuce tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Vuce wants to take a breather but Darby manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Vuce.
Vuce seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Vuce is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Darby is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Darby has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Vuce dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Darby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Darby tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Vuce misses the target.#CL#
Vuce gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vuce jumps guard but Darby turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vuce goes for a takedown in the clinch but Darby prevents it.
Darby throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vuce blocks it with crossed arms.
Vuce is working for takedown but Darby is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Vuce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vuce tries for a takedown but Darby manages to get underhooks.
Darby tries to land a knee to the head but Vuce blocks with his arms. #TD#
Vuce has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Darby uses from the top position.
Vuce wants to get back to his feet but Darby is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Darby makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vuce avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leo Vuce overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vuce is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Darby is controlling him. #T1##SU2#
Darby stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice shot lands for Darby.
Vuce misses with a body shot.
Darby stuffs the takedown attempt from Vuce. Vuce gets slowly back to his feet.
Vuce uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darby.
Vuce looks to score with a jab to the body but Darby is just out of range.
Vuce tries to clinch but Darby is having none of it.
Vuce fails to land the takedown.
Vuce displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darby throws out the jab.
Vuce changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Darby tries to avoid it but Vuce manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Darby to the ground. Darby escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Darby missing with a left hand there. Vuce was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vuce tries to land a front kick but Darby steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Darby with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vuce takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Darby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vuce has time to react.
Desmond Darby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darby looks to land a right hand but Vuce moved out of range.
Darby connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vuce fails with the takedown.
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!
Vuce takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Darby throws a body shot but no joy.
Vuce displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darby throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Darby misses its intended target. #TD#
Vuce scores with a takedown into Darby's guard.
Darby is looking to stand up but Vuce isn't so interested in that idea.
Vuce with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Darby keeping moving, preventing Vuce from controlling successfully.
Vuce wanted to stand there but Darby had control of the position.
Vuce seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Darby is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vuce looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vuce won't allow Darby to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vuce throws a big shot that misses.
Darby goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Darby ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vuce moves away from the strike by Darby.
Darby throws a hook to the side of Vuce's head but Vuce sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darby misses with a looping left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vuce throws a jab but it's blocked by Darby.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vuce or perhaps it was just good defense by Darby, which made it look bad.
Desmond Darby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darby misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Darby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vuce has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Vuce!
A victorious Leo Vuce thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFS 4:
Date: Dec 21, 2018

#R1#
Watson lunges at Buckeye with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Buckeye's hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Jab Buckeye has been cut.#TD#
Buckeye manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Watson on his heels. He'll look to pass Watson's guard now, I'm sure.
Buckeye scoring with some ground and pound.
Buckeye distracts Watson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Buckeye with a nice head shot there.
Watson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Watson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Watson tries to stand and escape but Buckeye is controlling the position.
Buckeye is trying to stand.
Buckeye wants to get back to full guard.
Buckeye has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Watson is working away from the top position though.#SU2#
Watson decides to stand up.
Watson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buckeye sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Watson somewhat.#T1##TD#
Buckeye shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Watson is trying to defend but Buckeye finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Watson wants to get back to his feet.
Buckeye missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Watson tries to kick Buckeye off but Buckeye keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Buckeye throwing shots but Watson is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Buckeye seems to be looking for submissions.
Watson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Watson trying to get back to full guard but Buckeye takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Watson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Watson gets back to half guard.
Buckeye is looking to take a break and control but Watson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Buckeye looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Watson is looking to control Buckeye's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Watson avoid being mounted?
Buckeye prevents Watson from standing back up.
Buckeye throwing shots but Watson is blocking nicely.
Buckeye not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Buckeye.
Watson is trying to stand up here but Buckeye is controlling him well.
Watson wants to get back to full guard.
Buckeye blocks the strikes from Watson. #T3#
Buckeye tries to pass to full mount but Watson defends it.
Buckeye lands strikes from half guard.
Watson trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Buckeye there.
Watson is staying active underneath Buckeye, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Buckeye looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Watson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Buckeye missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Buckeye working over Watson with some ground and pound. Watson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Watson is trying to stand back up but Buckeye is controlling him #SUB#
Watson is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Buckeye has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Watson is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Jab Buckeye!
Jab Buckeye was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: HFS 4:
Date: Dec 21, 2018

#R1#
Hermansen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Hermansen shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olav Hermansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermansen tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson throws a body punch but Hermansen moves out of range.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Hermansen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hermansen tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermansen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hermansen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Hermansen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hermansen struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands. #T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Hermansen throws an elbow but misses.
Hermansen looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Hermansen throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Hermansen to work.
Hermansen avoiding damage.
Hermansen is stalling here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Hermansen. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hermansen lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hermansen.
Hermansen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Hermansen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hermansen.
Olav Hermansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermansen tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Jackson pushes Hermansen up against the cage in a clinch.
Hermansen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hermansen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Jackson avoiding damage as Hermansen throws knees to the body.
Hermansen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hermansen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hermansen misses with an elbow strike.
Hermansen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hermansen lands a shoulder strike.
Hermansen throws a knee to the head but misses. #T3##TD#
Hermansen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jackson can't fight it off and eventually Hermansen manages to take the fight to the floor. Jackson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Hermansen controlling him for the moment.
Hermansen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hermansen is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.#T4#
Hermansen advances position into side control!#SUB#
Hermansen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Hermansen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hermansen swings around for an armbar but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hermansen's guard.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Hermansen is keeping the position.
Hermansen can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hermansen has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olav Hermansen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hermansen moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Hermansen wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hermansen on the side of the head.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hermansen pinned against the cage. Hermansen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hermansen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hermansen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hermansen forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Hermansen taking a breather.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hermansen misses with a knee strike.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Hermansen avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Hermansen stalls.
Hermansen lands a shot to the body.
Hermansen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hermansen working aggressively here.
A short right from Hermansen on the inside.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Hermansen. #BC#
Hermansen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hermansen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Hermansen doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Hermansen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hermansen off to one side.
Hermansen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Hermansen gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Hermansen breaks from the clinch.
Hermansen tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Hermansen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olav Hermansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Hermansen. Hermansen maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermansen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hermansen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hermansen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Hermansen rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Hermansen pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Olav Hermansen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hermansen misses with a punch on the inside.
Hermansen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hermansen is defending well for now.
Hermansen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Hermansen breaks the clinch. #CL#
Hermansen clinches.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Hermansen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hermansen tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Hermansen cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Hermansen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hermansen is defending well.
Hermansen looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hermansen looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Hermansen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Hermansen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermansen misses with a body punch.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hermansen misses with a punch on the inside.
Hermansen trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olav Hermansen dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Hermansen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hermansen wants to clinch
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hermansen tries to clinch
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hermansen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - Hermansen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hermansen moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Hermansen has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hermansen.
Hermansen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hermansen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Hermansen persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Hermansen shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olav Hermansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hermansen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
Hermansen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hermansen off to one side.
Jackson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hermansen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hermansen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hermansen.
Jack Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hermansen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Hermansen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hermansen is looking to clinch.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Hermansen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hermansen tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hermansen.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Donk. Jackson catches Hermansen right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermansen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hermansen has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermansen manages to avoid it.
Hermansen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Hermansen shakes it off.
Hermansen takes one to the side of the head.
Hermansen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hermansen thinking.
No luck for Hermansen with that takedown attempt.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Hermansen has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Hermansen moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hermansen defends it nicely.
Jab from Jackson.
Hermansen fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hermansen has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Hermansen dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hermansen.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Jackson really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Hermansen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Hermansen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hermansen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Hermansen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Jackson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hermansen misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olav Hermansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Hermansen clinches.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hermansen avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Hermansen gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hermansen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
A left hand lands to the body for Hermansen.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hermansen stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position. #T1#
Hermansen tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hermansen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hermansen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hermansen.
Hermansen tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermansen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hermansen scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Hermansen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Hermansen manages to get underhooks. #T2##BC#
Hermansen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hermansen tries to clinch up.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hermansen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hermansen is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Hermansen moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hermansen tries to clinch up.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Hermansen avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson wants to control but Hermansen is keeping him busy.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Jackson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Hermansen is defending well.
Jack Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Hermansen tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson uses his free foot to push down on Hermansen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hermansen.
Hermansen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson lands a big shot there that rocks Hermansen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hermansen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hermansen is looking to escape.
Jackson breaks from Hermansen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jackson connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T4#
Jackson working the ground and pound effectively. #ROC2#
Hermansen is rocked!
Hermansen is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson with good strikes from the mount here!
Oh Hermansen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Hermansen out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Jackson goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Jackson!
Jack Jackson is the new middleweight champion!

Event: GR 3: Peterson vs Cobzone
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Mallone lunges at Lombard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lombard 's hand.
Lombard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mallone was well out of range. Poor timing from Lombard .
Lombard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mallone at a distance.
Mallone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lombard looks to land a right hand but Mallone moved out of range.
Lombard blocks a jab.
It looked like Lombard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lombard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mallone is defended easily by Lombard .
Mallone digs a good hook to Lombard 's body.
Mallone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombard misses with a double jab.
Lombard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mallone throws a right hand that misses
and Lombard counters with a straight right hand.
Lombard misses with an uppercut.
Lombard looks to land a right hand but Mallone moved out of range.#T1#
Mallone swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Lombard counters with a takedown into side control.
Lombard misses with the ground and pound.
Lombard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lombard content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
I wouldn't like to be where Mallone is right now.
Lombard throws an elbow but Mallone slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lombard works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mallone is trying to improve his position.
Mallone is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Lombard working away.
Lombard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lombard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mallone on the ground.
Lombard controlling from side mount.
Lombard wants to control but Mallone is keeping him busy. #T3#
Mallone is looking for a sweep.
Lombard lands a few punches from side control.
Mallone can't do much from the bottom here.
Lombard is looking to take a break and control but Mallone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mallone taking a bit of punishment here - Lombard scoring with strikes.
Mallone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mallone sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mallone is refusing to be controlled, as Lombard sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Lombard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mallone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lombard as he jumps to the side.
Lombard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mallone connects with a right hand. Lombard shakes it off.
Mallone missing with a left hand there. Lombard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mallone tries to land a body kick
and Lombard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Mallone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mallone tries to score with some ground and pound. Lombard controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mallone creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lombard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lombard taking a bit of punishment here - Mallone scoring with strikes.
Lombard is looking to regain half guard here but Mallone keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mallone grinds an elbow into Lombard 's temple. #T1#
Mallone creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mallone scoring with punches from side control.
Mallone gets to mount! Lombard was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Mallone punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lombard is looking to get to half guard.
Mallone working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lombard manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mallone working the head and body with strikes.
Lombard is looking to control Mallone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lombard avoid being mounted?
Mallone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Ground and pound from Mallone.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mallone working Lombard over with strikes.
Lombard is looking to control Mallone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lombard avoid being mounted?
Mallone working over Lombard with some ground and pound. Lombard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lombard regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mallone.
Mallone throws a big elbow that misses.
Lombard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lombard tries to get out of the position.
Mallone lands a couple of elbows.
Jason Mallone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mallone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lombard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lombard tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Lombard controls Mallone momentarily but Mallone frees himself.
Mallone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lombard looking for a sweep. Not yet Lombard , not yet. #SUB#
Mallone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lombard controls Mallone momentarily but Mallone frees himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mallone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Lombard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lombard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Mallone pushes Lombard up against the cage in a clinch.
Lombard takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombard .
Lombard prevents a body shot from Mallone.
Lombard prevents a body shot from Mallone.
Lombard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mallone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mallone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.
Mallone struggles to land a body shot inside as Lombard controls his hands.
Lombard takes a shot to the head.
Mallone is pressed up against the cage. Lombard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mallone down to the mat. Mallone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A left lands for Mallone.
Lombard tries to move into range but Mallone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lombard takes a swing at Mallone's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Mallone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Mallone as he connects with a hook.
Lombard works the jab nicely.
Mallone tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lombard defends well and Mallone ends up having to push Lombard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Lombard gets caught napping as Mallone dives in and scores a takedown. Lombard manages to retain guard.
Mallone chips away with some ground and pound.
Mallone throwing strikes but missing.
Mallone chips away with some ground and pound.
Mallone cracks Lombard with a solid left hand.
Lombard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombard keeping moving, preventing Mallone from controlling successfully.
Mallone throwing strikes from guard but Lombard blocks nicely.
Mallone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lombard 's head.#T1#
Lombard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Lombard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mallone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mallone is working Lombard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Lombard is looking for a triangle but Mallone pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Lombard working for a triangle but Mallone defends it easily. #SUB#
Lombard is looking for a triangle but Mallone pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mallone is in close to Lombard 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lombard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mallone manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mallone trying to control the position here.
Lombard tries to free his leg and advance position but Mallone is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mallone holds on and takes a little breather.
Mallone is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Lombard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lombard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lombard being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henry Lombard is winning the standup battle so far.
Mallone throws a big shot that misses.
Lombard attempts a counter takedown but Mallone avoids it well and moves away.
Mallone connects with the punch.
Mallone 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.
Mallone feints a jab promting Lombard to slip. Mallone then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lombard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lombard misses with a straight right.
Lombard misses with a two punch combination.
Mallone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lombard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Lombard was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mallone misses with a looping left.
Lombard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mallone throws the left hand but Lombard avoids the punch easily.
Lombard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mallone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Mallone releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mallone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
A big left from Lombard misses.
Mallone catches Lombard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mallone lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Mallone misses.
A big left from Mallone misses. #CL2#
Mallone closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Mallone has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lombard is trying to keep an underhook but Mallone manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mallone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mallone working over Lombard with some ground and pound. Lombard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mallone is thwarting Lombard 's attempts to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Mallone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mallone 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Mallone!
Jason Mallone took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, King Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: EFC DeSilva vs Bang
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Mano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#
It looks like Jimmy Henderson has been cut.
Mano swinging wildly here.
And Henderson tries to counter it with a takedown but Mano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mano tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson feints the counter takedown.
Mano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mano shoots in and drives through. Henderson sprawls well.
And Henderson tries to counter it with a takedown but Mano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Henderson feints the counter takedown.
Mano tries to clinch there but Henderson circles away.
Henderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mano defends it well.
Mano misses with an uppercut.
Henderson with the counter takedown but Mano avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Mano shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mano not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Henderson is controlling Mano's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mano misses with a head shot. Henderson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mano.
Henderson controlling Mano's posture.
Henderson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Mano from controlling successfully.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mano throws a strike but Henderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mano can't keep his opponent in guard - Henderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mano wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a kimura but Mano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Henderson to get the leverage.
Mano is looking for a sweep. Henderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Mano is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Henderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SU2#
Henderson decides to return to a standing position.
Nice defenses there by Henderson.
Henderson feints the counter takedown.
Jimmy Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Mano pushes Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Mano gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Henderson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mano is on him like a limpet, forcing Henderson back against the cage.
Mano throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mano.
Mano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mano misses with the head strike.
A short left from Mano. #BC#
Mano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mano misses with an uppercut
and Henderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henderson slips under a jab from Mano.
Mano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Henderson counters with a series of strikes. Mano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mano misses with a straight left.
Henderson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mano misses with the combination.
Henderson feints the counter takedown.
Mano fails to land with a series of punches.
Henderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mano throws a series of punches but Henderson avoids them all with ease.
Henderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mano is breathing heavily.
Mano missing with a left hand there. Henderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Henderson tries to counter it with a takedown but Mano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mano wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.
As Mano backs off Henderson throws a huge counter combo but Mano manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hugo Mano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Henderson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Mano misses with a few strikes there.
Mano misses with a left hand
and Henderson counters with a series of strikes. Mano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mano lands the left hand.
Nice defenses there by Henderson.
And Henderson tries to counter it with a takedown but Mano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mano throws a lazy right hand but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henderson feints the counter takedown.
Hugo Mano is winning the standup battle so far.
Mano misses with a wild combination.
Mano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hugo Mano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mano with a poor takedown
and Henderson counters with a three punch combo that has Mano backing up. Mano nods at Henderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Mano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Henderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Mano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mano misses with a straight right.
Henderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Henderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mano throws a hook to the side of Henderson's head but Henderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mano closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Henderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mano's guard.
Henderson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mano has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura but Mano is defending well.
Mano manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Henderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mano keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
Jimmy Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henderson's guard. #REVR#
Mano throws a big right hand that misses.
Mano throws a big right hand that misses.
Mano wants to pass the guard but Henderson is keeping the position.
Mano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mano throws a strike but Henderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mano is retaining full guard. #SU2#
Mano is working an open guard so Henderson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Henderson defending well as Mano loads up on a big left hand.
As Mano backs off Henderson throws a huge counter combo but Mano manages to avoid it all.
Mano is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mano shoots in but Henderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Despite the aggression on Henderson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Henderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henderson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Henderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mano misses with an uppercut. Henderson saw that one coming.
Mano just misses with a punch to the body.
Mano misses with a looping left.
Henderson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mano doesn't manage to clinch there - Henderson circles away.
And Henderson tries to counter it with a takedown but Mano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mano throws a jab when Henderson was well out of range.
Henderson feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Mano misses with an uppercut
and Henderson counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Mano clinches up with Henderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Mano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mano swings wildly with an uppercut but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mano to keep the fight standing.
Mano lands with a short shot to the head.
Mano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Henderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mano missing with knees to the body.
Mano looking to slow down the pace here.
Mano throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jimmy Henderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Henderson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mano shoots in but no luck this time.
Mano misses with a few strikes there.
Mano throws a poor cross that misses
and Henderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Mano.
Henderson feints the counter takedown.
Mano misses with a double jab
and Henderson counters with a series of strikes. Mano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Henderson moves away from the strike by Mano.
Henderson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Henderson with the counter takedown but Mano avoids it easily.#CL#
Mano moves into the clinch successfully.
I was talking to Mano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Henderson jumps guard and drags Mano to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson controls Mano momentarily but Mano frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mano throws a strike but Henderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Mano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Henderson is controlling Mano's posture.
Henderson is trying to keep Mano in close.
Henderson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Henderson has Mano pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mano is looking to work some ground and pound but Henderson has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mano's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Mano postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Henderson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mano, into his guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Henderson drops back looking for a leg! Mano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mano manages to kick Henderson off! Henderson jumps back into Mano's guard.
Henderson pushes down on Mano's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Henderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mano wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Mano looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mano trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Henderson is working for a kimura but Mano is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Henderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Henderson.
Henderson prevents Mano from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mano is pressing down on Henderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Henderson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Henderson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Mano screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Henderson! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jimmy Henderson!

Event: GR 2: Kimura vs Jofre
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Burrow gets tackled into the cage by Wilson. Wilson maintains the clinch.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Burrow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burrow paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Burrow closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Burrow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wilson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wilson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burrow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Burrow scores with a couple of short elbows.
Burrow is looking to take a break and control but Wilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Burrow tries for a kimura but Wilson is defending well.
Burrow cracks Wilson with a big right hand but Wilson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wilson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Burrow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burrow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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!
Wilson prevents Burrow from improving position. #T1#
Burrow throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wilson taking a bit of punishment here - Burrow scoring with strikes.
Wilson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Burrow landing strikes.
Wilson is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burrow throws an elbow but Wilson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Burrow cracks Wilson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wilson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Burrow tries for a kimura but Wilson is defending well.
Wilson wants to control but Burrow postures up.#SUB#
Burrow tries for a kimura but Wilson is defending well. #SUB#
Burrow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wilson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB#
Burrow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wilson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Burrow tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Burrow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wilson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Burrow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burrow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wilson is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Burrow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burrow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wilson is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Wilson looks to move to half guard but instead Burrow has passed into mount! Damn!
Wilson tries to reverse the position but Burrow maintains control.
Burrow lands a nice shot to the head.
Burrow landing strikes from the mount.
Wilson is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Burrow has control of Wilson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wilson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Burrow trying to control but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson tries to reverse the position but Burrow maintains control.
Wilson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Burrow lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wilson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Wilson can't escape the position.
Wilson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The referee warns Wilson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson is squirming around, avoiding Burrow's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Burrow looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Burrow cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #ROC#
Wilson is rocked!#SUB#
Burrow is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wilson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Wilson is still in real trouble! Can Burrow finish him?#SUB#
Burrow working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Burrow working for a submission but Wilson is keeping him at bay.
Wilson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burrow controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Burrow working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
A nice elbow there by Burrow.
Burrow lands a couple of good shots and Wilson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Burrow looking for the RNC.
Burrow is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Burrow has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Wilson covers up after that shot from Burrow. #SUB#
Burrow is looking for the choke from the back position but Wilson is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Burrow has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Burrow looking for the RNC.
Burrow not allowing Wilson to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Burrow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Wilson tries to clinch but Burrow is having none of it. #CL#
Burrow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wilson, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Burrow gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wilson regains guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burrow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Burrow cracks Wilson with a solid left hand.
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet. #SUB#
Burrow drops back looking for a leg! Wilson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wilson manages to kick Burrow off! Burrow jumps back into Wilson's guard.
Wilson is trying to control the position but Burrow postures up.
Burrow wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Burrow stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
Burrow looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Burrow loads up on a big left hand. Wilson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Burrow looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Wilson can't hide his disappointment, as Burrow celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Burrow!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2018

#R1#
Longshaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riven.
Longshaw misses with a straight left.
Riven appears to be looking for a big counter.
Riven uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Longshaw.
Longshaw lands with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Stephen Riven has been cut.
Longshaw cracks Riven with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#
Riven is rocked!
Riven is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oh Riven is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Longshaw throws a hook but Riven avoids it easily.
As Longshaw looks to move away, Riven throws a big counter combo but Longshaw just gets out of the way.
Riven seems to have got his legs back now.
Chester Longshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riven shoots in looking for a takedown but Longshaw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Riven's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Longshaw and Riven goes tumbling to the canvas! Longshaw follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Longshaw postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Riven to stand up.
Longshaw lands a brutal uppercut that launches Riven off his feet! Riven tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chester Longshaw!

Event: HSF 2:
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Hermansen doesn't manage to clinch there - Alpha circles away.
Alpha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hermansen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alpha lands with a cross.
Alpha displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Olav Hermansen has been cut.
No joy there for Alpha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hermansen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters circling - Hermansen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hermansen closes the distance and clinches up with Alpha, looking for a takedown. Hermansen pushes Alpha against the cage but Alpha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alpha went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hermansen throws the left hand but Alpha avoids the punch easily.
Alpha is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Hermansen gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Hermansen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alpha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hermansen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hermansen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Eddie Alpha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olav Hermansen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alpha throws a combination. Hermansen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Alpha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hermansen circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Hermansen moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Hermansen gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Hermansen wants to work for an arm triangle but Alpha is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1##SUB2#
Hermansen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Alpha tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hermansen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Olav Hermansen!

Event: HSF 2:
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Whishermann moves forwards but Darby connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Darby throws a right and a left that Whishermann avoids nicely. #TD2#
Whishermann shoots in and bounces Darby off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Darby wants to get back to his feet but Whishermann is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Darby is looking to sweep but instead, Whishermann has passed into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Whishermann in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whishermann slips a nice elbow through Darby's hands, connecting with Darby's forehead.
Darby moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Whishermann is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Darby throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Whishermann seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Whishermann stops Darby from standing up.
Darby throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Darby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Whishermann wants to pass the guard but Darby is keeping the position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Darby bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Whishermann's guard. #REVR#
Darby is looking to work some ground and pound but Whishermann has wrist control.
Whishermann has Darby pulled in close to control his posture.
Darby working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Whishermann's head.
Whishermann seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Whishermann has momentary wrist control but Darby slips an elbow through the middle.
Darby is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Whishermann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Darby.
Whishermann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Darby manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Whishermann is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Darby is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Darby has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T3#
Darby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whishermann wants to sweep but no luck.
Whishermann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Whishermann is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Darby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Darby missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Darby is looking to stand up but Whishermann won't let him.
Darby is looking to work some ground and pound but Whishermann has wrist control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Darby trying to stand up but can't free himself from Whishermann's guard.
Whishermann looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Darby wants to get up but he can't break Whishermann's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Darby being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Darby got a little sloppy there for a moment and Whishermann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Darby has managed to get both his arms back between Whishermann's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whishermann looking to control.
Whishermann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Darby is fighting to break Whishermann's control of his arms but Whishermann is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Darby 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#
Darby jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Darby is predictable there #TD2#
and Whishermann counters with a nice double leg into side control. Darby won't be happy with that.
An elbow from Whishermann crashes against the mat.
Whishermann lands some shots froms side control.
Darby is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Darby takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Whishermann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Darby, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whishermann cracks Darby with a big elbow.
Darby is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Whishermann has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1##SUB2#
Whishermann goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Darby has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Whishermann but great work by Darby.
Whishermann struggling a bit here.
Whishermann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darby looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Whishermann is avoiding damage well.
Darby wants to stand but Whishermann has his arm trapped.
Darby working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Darby lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
Whishermann can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Whishermann is trying to control Darby's posture but Darby avoids it.
Darby misses with the ground and pound.#SU#
Darby stands up.
Whishermann tries to move into range but Darby moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Darby scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Darby scores with a jab.
Darby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whishermann can do to turn this around?
Darby throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3##TD#
Darby manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Whishermann on his heels. He'll look to pass Whishermann's guard now, I'm sure.
Whishermann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Darby.
Whishermann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Darby preventing the sweep.
Whishermann is pulling down on Darby's head. It's preventing any offense from Darby, at least for the moment.
Whishermann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Darby is one step ahead there.
Whishermann pulls Darby in close to prevent any damage. #SU#
Darby stands and steps away. Whishermann gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
Darby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Whishermann fails with the takedown.
Darby wants to clinch but Whishermann slips to the side#TD2#
so Whishermann counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Whishermann trying to control but Darby is working from the bottom.
Whishermann is breathing heavily.
Whishermann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Desmond Darby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whishermann wants to control from the top but Darby keeps moving.
Darby wants to stand and escape but Whishermann is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Darby dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Darby is predictable there #TD2#
and Whishermann counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Darby manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Whishermann keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Darby tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Whishermann avoids it.
Darby stalling in the clinch but Whishermann improves position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darby. #TD#
Darby has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Whishermann uses from the top position.
Darby can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Whishermann controls the pace.
Darby looking for a sweep. Not yet Darby, not yet.
Whishermann landing with the ground and pound.
Darby tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Whishermann scoring with punches to the head and body.
Whishermann stopping the sweep attempt from Darby.
Whishermann showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Whishermann makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Whishermann prevents Darby from getting back to his feet.
Whishermann showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Whishermann is looking to work some ground and pound but Darby has wrist control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Whishermann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice cross by Darby.
Darby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whishermann.
Whishermann drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Darby defends it well.
Darby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whishermann moves away.
And Whishermann tries to counter it with a takedown but Darby pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Darby moves in looking to clinch but Whishermann pushes him off.
Darby throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Whishermann counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Darby wants to stand back up but Whishermann manages to pass into side control.
Darby wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whishermann grinds an elbow into Darby's temple. #T3#
Whishermann works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Whishermann taking a breather here.
Whishermann is continuing to stall.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Darby tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Darby is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Whishermann is controlling him well.
Whishermann working the body and head with strikes.
Darby is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Darby is looking for a sweep.
Tai Whishermann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darby is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Whishermann asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Desmond Darby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Whishermann working the body and head with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tai Whishermann.
Well Darby has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Darby!

Event: HSF 2:
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1##CL#
Watson moves into the clinch successfully.
Watson crunches a lovely knee into Selmy's ribcage.#TD#
Watson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Watson manages to end up in side control.
Selmy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Watson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Watson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Selmy is looking to regain half guard here but Watson keeps moving and retains side control.
Selmy can't do much from the bottom here.
Watson trying to control the action but Selmy is working from the bottom.
Selmy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Watson off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Watson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Selmy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Selmy has his arm under Watson's chin here. Game over son! Selmy squeezes tightly and Watson is forced to tap out!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2018

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Only King.
Macey is looking to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Only King. Beautiful body shot.
Macey misses with a hook.
Only King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Macey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Only King somewhat.
Macey misses with a hook
and Only King counters with a stiff right hand.
Macey tries a head kick but it misses.
Macey tries to clinch
and Only King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Only King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Macey does it's job there.
Only King clobbers Macey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Only King defends it nicely.#T1##CL#
Only King closes the distance and clinches.
Only King looking to throw knees to the head but Macey is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Only King.
A short uppercut from Only King.
Only King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Only King.
A nice left hand lands by Only King.
Only King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Only King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Only King.
A nice left hand lands by Only King.
Only King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Only King lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Macey blocking some punches.
Only King lands a right hand.
Macey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Only King.
Only King throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Only King lands with a right to the head.
Macey blocks an elbow strike from Only King.
Only King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Macey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Only King after a bit of a struggle.
Macey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Only King avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
I Am Only King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Macey.
Only King misses with a knee to the head.
Only King lands a left hand.
Only King pushes Macey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Only King misses with some punches.
Only King misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Macey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Only King prevents it.
Only King lands a nice uppercut.
Macey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Only King gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Only King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Only King has a couple of punches blocked by Macey.
Macey blocking some punches.
Macey wants to take the fight to the mat but Only King manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Only King pushes off an throws an elbow but Macey leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Only King working aggressively here.
Only King gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Macey.
Only King lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Only King throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Only King working aggressively here.
Only King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Only King stops a takedown attempt from Macey.
Only King working aggressively here.
Macey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Only King throws a head punch that misses.
Macey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Only King fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Macey thows a leg kick but Only King checks it
enabling Only King to counter with a crisp jab.
Macey takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Only King drops Macey with a beautiful combination! Macey stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Only King is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Macey is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Arthur Macey has been cut.
Only King throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

I Am Only King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Macey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Only King moves away from the strike by Macey.
Only King connects with a single shot there.
Macey tries to clinch up.
Macey misses with a hook. Only King ducked under it nicely.
Only King lands with a straight right. Macey didn't see that one coming.
Macey is still on wobbly legs! Can Only King finish him?
I Am Only King is winning the standup battle so far.
Macey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Macey seems to have recovered his senses.
Macey walks into a stiff left hand from Only King.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Macey.
Only King tries to land a front kick but Macey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macey shoots in for a takedown but Only King shows good takedown defense.
Macey tries for a takedown but Only King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
I Am Only King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Macey.
Macey with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Only King to counter with a crisp jab.
Macey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Only King counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Macey takes one on the button.
Only King is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Macey tries to clinch up#KD#
and Only King counters with a crisp right hand that drops Macey! Only King lets Macey back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Only King is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
and Only King counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Macey! He's just covering up as Only King starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). I Am Only King!
After the fight, I Am Only King was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Mano closes the distance and clinches.
Mano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ellis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mano swings wildly with an uppercut but Ellis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mano prevents Ellis from breaking the clinch.
Ellis blocking some punches.
Mano keeps control of Ellis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ellis wants a takedown but no success here.
Ellis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mano working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Mano breaks from the clinch.
Hugo Mano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Mano forces Ellis back against the cage and clinches.#KD2#
Mano has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Ellis goes down! Mano dives on top of him - Ellis manages to get guard. #ROC2#
Ellis is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Justin Ellis has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mano arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Ellis's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hugo Mano!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Macey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGregor fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Macey has hold of one of McGregor's legs. McGregor is fighting the takedown attempt but Macey gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Macey drops back looking for a leg! McGregor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGregor manages to kick Macey off! Macey jumps back into McGregor's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macey trying to control the position from guard on top but McGregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Macey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES#
McGregor manages to escape and get back to his feet.
McGregor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
McGregor gets caught flat footed, as Macey shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
McGregor has his feet on Macey's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Macey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1#
McGregor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Macey is working away from the top position though.
Macey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGregor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McGregor wants to improve his position but Macey is controlling well. #SUB2#
Macey is trying for a kimura here. McGregor looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Macey wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arthur Macey!
In defeat, Nico McGregor stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry bitches'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2018

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Thompson.#CUT2#
It looks like Jimmy Hunt has been cut.
Thompson cracks Hunt with a good jab.
Thompson scores with a hook.
Hunt wants to clinch but Thompson slips to the side
and Thompson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thompson scores with a jab to the head. #ROC2#
Hunt is rocked!
Hunt darts in trying to clinch
and Thompson counters with a huge right that knocks Hunt out cold! Thompson is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Thompson!
Tony Thompson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2018

#R1#
Macey shoots in but Hernandez avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Hernandez forces Macey back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Macey breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Macey.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hernandez or perhaps it was just good defense by Macey, which made it look bad.
Macey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Macey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Macey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hernandez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SU2#
Macey decides to stand back up. #T1#
Hernandez misses with a series of wild punches.
Hernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hernandez scores with a sloppy right hand. Macey should have avoided that one. #TD#
Hernandez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Macey kicks off Hernandez and gets to his feet.
Hernandez wants to clinch.#T2#
Macey shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense.
Mitchell Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Macey.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hernandez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hernandez is out of range and Macey settles back down.
Macey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hernandez tries to counter with a takedown but Macey is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Hernandez darts in and clinches Macey up against the cage.
Macey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hernandez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Macey trying to stall but Hernandez improves his position.
A bit of stalling here from Hernandez.
Hernandez jumps guard but Macey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hernandez stalling the fight. #T3#
Macey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hernandez pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Macey gets a clinch. #TD#
Hernandez drags the fight down to the ground.
Macey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Hernandez is looking for a triangle but Macey pushes his legs off easily.
Macey wants to stand but Hernandez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Macey preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Macey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hernandez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hernandez working a defensive guard here.
Macey sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hernandez's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Macey stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hernandez to get to his feet.
Hernandez throws a right hand that Macey ducks under and follows up with a left that Macey also avoids with ease.
Macey doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Hernandez counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Macey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mitchell Hernandez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Macey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hernandez is looking to counter the offense by Macey and move into the clinch.
Macey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Hernandez darts in and clinches Macey up against the cage.
Hernandez stops a takedown attempt from Macey.
Mitchell Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Macey.
Macey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Macey tries to pull guard but Hernandez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez goes for a takedown attempt but Macey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Macey shoots and misses
and Hernandez counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Hernandez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Macey's half guard.
Hernandez drops an elbow to the side of Macey's head. #T1#
Macey strikes from the bottom but Hernandez uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Hernandez landing a few strikes.
Hernandez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Macey can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Hernandez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Macey has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hernandez but great work by Macey.
Hernandez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hernandez wants to control but Macey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Macey prevents Hernandez from standing back up.
Hernandez trying to control here. #SUB2#
Macey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hernandez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Macey. #T2#
Macey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hernandez is pressing down on Macey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arthur Macey has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Hernandez has his foot on Macey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Macey works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Hernandez trying to control the position.
Macey tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernandez is retaining full guard.
Macey trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macey throws a strike but Hernandez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Macey thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Macey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Macey keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hernandez being controlled here momentarily. #SU#
Hernandez stands and steps away. Macey gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hernandez looks to clinch
and Macey counters with a nice uppercut.
Macey dives in for a single leg takedown but Hernandez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hernandez tried to counter with a leg kick but Macey avoided it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Hernandez closes the distance and pushes Macey back into the cage.
Macey jumps guard but Hernandez stands there with Macey around his waist. Macey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hernandez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitchell Hernandez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Macey gets tackled into the cage by Hernandez. Hernandez maintains the clinch.
Hernandez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but Macey won't allow it. #BC#
Hernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez darts in looking for a takedown but Macey gets double underhooks and turns Hernandez into the cage.
Hernandez moves out of range as Macey strikes.#CL2#
Macey closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Macey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Hernandez gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hernandez gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hernandez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macey is looking to improve his position. #T1#
It looks like Hernandez is going to stand back up.
Macey is trying to control but can't.
Hernandez wants to take a breather but Macey is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mitchell Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Macey throws the left hand but Hernandez avoids the punch easily.
Macey tries to clinch up.
Hernandez dives in and grabs Macey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Macey pushes down on Hernandez's head and hops out.
It seemed like Macey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitchell Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Macey. #CL#
Hernandez gets a clinch.
Hernandez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Macey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macey just leaning against Hernandez, taking a breather. #TD2#
Macey manages to pull guard.
Hernandez stopping the sweep attempt from Macey.
Hernandez working some strikes from top position.
Macey throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Macey looking to control.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Macey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Macey holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Hernandez won't allow Macey to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Macey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hernandez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Macey's head.
Macey throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hernandez is defended easily by Macey.#T4#
Macey darts in looking for a takedown but Hernandez gets double underhooks and turns Macey into the cage.
Hernandez throws a shot to the body.
No luck for Macey with that takedown attempt.
Hernandez tries to counter with a takedown but Macey is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches.
Macey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hernandez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Hernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez slaps away a takedown attempt from Macey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arthur Macey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitchell Hernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Macey throws a shot from downtown. Hernandez moves away and avoids it.
Hernandez feinted with a counter takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mitchell Hernandez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hernandez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitchell Hernandez!
Our winner, Mitchell Hernandez, 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.

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