Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: EMPIRE FN11
Date: Oct 19, 2022

#R1#
Messervey stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Williams manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Messervey on his heels. He'll look to pass Messervey's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Messervey wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Messervey looking for a sweep. Not yet Messervey, not yet.
Williams passes Messervey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Williams.
Messervey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.
Messervey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Messervey is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Williams seems content to control.#SUB2#
Williams wants to work for an arm triangle but Messervey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Williams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Williams frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Williams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Williams looking to finish Messervey with some ground and pound. This is bad for Messervey!
Williams raining down hammerfists from mount.
Messervey tries to hold on but Williams postures up.
Williams looking to control and managing it successfully.
Williams looking to control but Messervey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
You get the feeling that Messervey really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Williams working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Williams content just to control the position here.
Messervey is in a horrible position here. Williams smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Williams cracks Messervey with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Williams is landing with some decent strikes but Messervey is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Williams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Williams cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Williams working Messervey over with strikes here.
Williams looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #ROC2#Messervey is rocked!
Williams lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oh Messervey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Messervey takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Williams's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Williams!
A very excited looking Joey Williams made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Jack Messervey spoke after the fight, saying 'That's not Bussin'.

Event: EMPIRE 11: Nimitz vs De Rossi
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Boone shoots in but Messervey avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Messervey pushes Boone up against the cage in a clinch.
Messervey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boone can't get the takedown.
A shot in the inside from Messervey.
Boone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Messervey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jack Messervey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendall Boone.
Boone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Messervey smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone shoots in for a takedown but Messervey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Messervey closes the distance and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Messervey obliges.
Still in the clinch, Messervey scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1##BC#
Messervey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Messervey drives through and clinches with Boone against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Messervey is pressed up against the cage. Boone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Messervey down to the mat. Messervey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Messervey closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Messervey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Messervey pushes Boone up against the cage in a clinch.
Boone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Messervey lands with a right to the head.
Messervey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Boone.
Messervey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boone or not. #T2#
Messervey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boone backwards. #BC#
Messervey breaks the clinch. #CL#
Messervey has managed to clinch.
Boone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Messervey takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Messervey has Boone pushed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Messervey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Boone. #BC#
Messervey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL#
Messervey rushes Boone and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Messervey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jack Messervey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Messervey instigates a clinch.
Messervey stalling.
Boone looking for a takedown.
Boone is trying to pull guard but Messervey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Messervey holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Messervey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Boone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Messervey counters with a good low kick that Boone was not able to check. #CL#
Messervey moves into the clinch successfully.
Messervey stalling against the cage.
Messervey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boones head. #BC#
Messervey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Messervey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Messervey has Boone up against the cage in a clinch.
Messervey digs a right hand into Boone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boone's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Messervey dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Messervey moves into the clinch.
Messervey lands an elbow inside that Boone shrugs off.
Messervey displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boone up against the cage.
Boone trying to stall but Messervey improves his position.
Messervey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Messervey has Boone pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messervey taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Messervey gets underhooks to prevent Boone's takedown attempt.
Messervey slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Messervey landing knees to the body. #BC#
Messervey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Messervey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boone with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Messervey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boone won't be happy with that.
Jack Messervey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendall Boone.#SUB#
Messervey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Messervey tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Messervey has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boone tries to bench press Messervey off him but Messervey keeps the position.
Boone sneaks back into half guard.
We've been informed that Boone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2##SUB2#
Boone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boone trying to hold on to Messervey's head to control him but Messervey postures up.
Boone throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Messervey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Messervey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Messervey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boone can do to turn this around?
Boone trying to hold on to Messervey's head to control him but Messervey postures up. #T3#
Messervey moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Boone.
Messervey is working Boone over with some ground and pound from side control.
Messervey scoring with punches and elbows.
Messervey staying calm.#SU#
Messervey decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Boone misses with a takedown #CL#
and Messervey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Messervey. #BC#
Messervey manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Messervey stuffs the takedown attempt from Boone. Boone gets slowly back to his feet.
Messervey feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Messervey instigates a clinch. #BC#
Messervey breaks from the clinch.
Boone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Messervey circles away.
Jack Messervey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boone shoots in for a takedown but Messervey shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boone.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Messervey has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Messervey dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Boone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Messervey is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Boone.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Messervey lands with a right to the head.
Boone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Messervey fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Messervey walks away with a smile on his face. Boone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jack Messervey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendall Boone.#T1#
Boone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Boone gets tackled into the cage by Messervey. Messervey maintains the clinch.
Boone trying to stall but Messervey improves his position.
Stalling in the clinch from Messervey.
Messervey stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Messervey for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#BC#
Messervey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boone misses with a takedown attempt - Messervey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Messervey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Boone dives in and grabs Messervey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Messervey pushes down on Boone's head and hops out.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Messervey breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Messervey moves into the clinch.
Messervey working Boone over with knees to the body.
Messervey is struggling to control the position.
Messervey with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Kendall Boone has been cut.
Boone tries to pull guard but Messervey won't allow it.
Messervey lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Messervey lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Boone has had enough of the clinch but Messervey keeps him there for the moment.
Messervey lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Messervey.
Boone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boone can't break the clinch. #BC#
Messervey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy body kick from Boone #CL#
and Messervey moves into the clinch.
Boone can't get the takedown.
Messervey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Come on Messervey - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Messervey lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Messervey utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kendall Boone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Messervey cracks Boone with a nice body shot.#BC#
Messervey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Messervey moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Messervey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Messervey rushes Boone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Messervey.
Boone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Messervey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Messervey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Messervey 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:25
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:25
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Messervey!
In his post fight interview, Jack Messervey gave a big smile as he said 'That was Bussin'.

Event: EMPIRE 9: Kaca vs Punter
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Bloomer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bloomer digs a good hook to Messervey's body. #CL#
Messervey closes the distance and clinches.
Messervey just leaning against Bloomer, taking a breather.
Bloomer just leaning against Messervey, taking a breather.
Bloomer lands a hook that snaps the head of Messervey backwards.
Bloomer taking a breather.
Bloomer slowing the pace effectively.
Bloomer prevents Messervey from breaking the clinch.
Bloomer blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messervey displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bloomer up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bloomer - that landed with a thud.
Bloomer blocks an elbow strike from Messervey. #T1#
Bloomer can't find room to land a body shot as Messervey controls the action.
Bloomer blocking some punches.
Bloomer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bloomer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Messervey misses with the head strike.
Messervey throws a punch but it's blocked by Bloomer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bloomer.
Bloomer blocking some punches.
Messervey blocks an elbow strike from Bloomer. #BC#
Messervey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Messervey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Messervey there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Messervey clinches.
Bloomer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Messervey landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T2#
Bloomer tries to throw a body punch but Messervey avoids it by throwing Bloomer back against the cage.
Bloomer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Messervey.
Messervey throws a punch but it's blocked by Bloomer.
Bloomer blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloomer throws an elbow that misses.
Messervey is trying to push Bloomer away but Bloomer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bloomer effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Messervey breaks from the clinch.
Messervey misses with a two punch combination.
Messervey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Messervey connects with a solid leg kick.
Bloomer takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T3#
Messervey misses with the body kick
and Bloomer counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Messervey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bloomer lands an elbow just above Messervey 's eye.
Bloomer digs a right hand underneath Messervey's ribcage. Messervey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Messervey is trying to force a seperation but Bloomer has the dominant position.#BC#
Messervey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Messervey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sloppy strikes from Messervey. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Messervey has Bloomer up against the cage in a clinch.
Bloomer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bloomer working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Bloomer leaning his opponent against the cage.
A hook to the body from Bloomer.
Messervey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bloomer lands an uppercut.
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!
Messervey misses with a knee strike.
Messervey prevents a body shot from Bloomer.
Messervey takes an elbow to the forehead.
A body shot lands from Bloomer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcus Bloomer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Messervey rushes Bloomer and presses him up against the cage.
Bloomer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bloomer.
A head punch on the inside from Messervey fails to land.
Bloomer digs a right hand into Messervey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Messervey's gas tank.
Messervey working aggressively here. #BC#
Messervey breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messervey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Messervey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bloomer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Messervey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bloomer wants to counter the offense by Messervey and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Messervey clinches.
Bloomer misses with an elbow strike. #T1#
Bloomer avoiding damage as Messervey throws knees to the body.
Messervey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bloomer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bloomer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bloomer throws an elbow but misses.
We've been informed that Bloomer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Messervey has a couple of punches blocked by Bloomer.
Bloomer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Messervey's elbow.
A short uppercut from Bloomer.
Bloomer stalls.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Bloomer. #T2#
Bloomer blocks the elbow strike.
Bloomer lands a body shot.
Bloomer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Messervey is trying to stall.
Messervey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Messervey is looking to control Bloomer's arms but Bloomer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Messervey has his back to the cage.
Messervey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bloomer tries to throw a body punch but Messervey avoids it by throwing Bloomer back against the cage. #T3#
Bloomer prevents a body shot from Messervey.
Bloomer pushes Messervey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Messervey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bloomer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bloomer lands an elbow just above Messervey 's eye.
Bloomer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bloomer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bloomer - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Messervey breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Messervey instigates a clinch.
Messervey tries to land knees in the clinch but Bloomer avoids the damage to the body.
Bloomer keeps control of Messervey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Messervey swings wildly with an uppercut but Bloomer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloomer gets through Messervey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bloomer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Messervey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Messervey.
Marcus Bloomer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Messervey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch on the inside from Messervey fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Messervey will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Messervey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Messervey clinches up against the cage.
Messervey misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Messervey breaks the clinch. #CL#
Messervey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bloomer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bloomer blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bloomer misses with an elbow strike.
Messervey blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloomer blocking some punches.
Messervey tries to circle away but Bloomer has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Messervey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Messervey pushes Bloomer up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Messervey working hard to break the clinch.
Bloomer blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Messervey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bloomer blocks a head kick by Messervey.
Messervey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Messervey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good leg kick by Messervey.
Bloomer jabs at Messervey's body.#CL#
Messervey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bloomer is stalling here.
Messervey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bloomer scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Messervey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bloomer avoids it.
A right hook to the body lands for Bloomer.
Messervey will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bloomer up against the cage.
Bloomer scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Messervey looking to stall.
Messervey blocks an elbow strike.
Bloomer tries a body shot but Messervey blocks it.
Bloomer just leaning against Messervey, taking a breather.
Messervey avoids the elbow strike from Bloomer, against the cage.
Messervey fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Messervey fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Messervey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bloomer throws an elbow but it misses.
Messervey has a couple of punches blocked by Bloomer.
Messervey blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Messervey is looking to control Bloomer's arms but Bloomer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Messervey has his back to the cage.
Messervey throws a head punch that misses.
Bloomer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A shot in the inside from Bloomer.
Messervey lands with a short shot to the head.
Bloomer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Messervey is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bloomer. #T4#
Messervey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Messervey scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Messervey breaks the clinch.
A jab from Bloomer does it's job there.#CL2#
Bloomer closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bloomer lands with a right to the head.
Bloomer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Messervey wants to get back to striking at distance but Bloomer won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bloomer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bloomer stalling against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcus Bloomer.
I think Bloomer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marcus Bloomer!
In defeat, Jack Messervey stepped up to the mic, saying 'That's not Bussin'.

Event: EMPIRE 7: Polo vs Dangerfield
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Nicholson checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Nicholson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Messervey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nicholson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Messervey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nicholson lands a right hook to the body.
Nicholson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nicholson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Messervey. Messervey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Messervey throws a leg kick but Nicholson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Messervey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nicholson lands a nice looking body shot.
Messervey misses with a jab to the body
letting Nicholson counter with a right hand.
Messervey connects with an inside leg kick.
Nicholson lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Messervey misses with a combination
and Nicholson counters with a left to the body.
Messervey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Nicholson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Messervey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Messervey looks winded!
Nicholson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Messervey in his tracks.
Jack Messervey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicholson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Messervey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Messervey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nicholson lands a hook that stumbles Messervey back into the cage. Nicholson follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Messervey to the canvas! Nicholson pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Messervey has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Peter Nicholson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Peter Nicholson waved his t-shirt featuring Bondi MMA ðŸï¸'s logo in front of the cameras.
Jack Messervey spoke after the fight, saying 'That's not Bussin'.

Event: EMPIRE FN1
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Messervey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Messervey tries to clinch there but Mikaelson circles away.
Mikaelson tries to clinch but Messervey moves out of range.
Messervey throws a body punch but Mikaelson moves out of range.
Mikaelson throws a right and a left that Messervey avoids nicely. #CL#
Messervey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Messervey lands with a right to the head. #CUT#It looks like Steve Mikaelson has been cut.
Mikaelson is trying to pull guard but Messervey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Mikaelson breaks from the clinch.
Messervey connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Messervey, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mikaelson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikaelson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Messervey darts in and clinches Mikaelson up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Messervey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Mikaelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL#
Messervey moves into the clinch.
Messervey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mikaelson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Messervey looking for a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Messervey's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Mikaelson gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Messervey kicks off Mikaelson and gets to his feet.
Mikaelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Messervey moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMikaelson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mikaelson.
Jack Messervey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mikaelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Messervey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jack Messervey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Mikaelson.#CL#
Messervey gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Messervey is trying to pull guard but Mikaelson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Mikaelson manages to pull guard.
Messervey postures up.
Messervey trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikaelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikaelson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Messervey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mikaelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Messervey preventing the sweep. #T3#
Messervey postures up in Mikaelson's guard and throws a big left but Mikaelson blocks it.
Messervey throwing strikes but missing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Messervey is looking to work some ground and pound but Mikaelson has wrist control.
Mikaelson managing to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Mikaelson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Messervey's guard.

Messervey scrambles and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Mikaelson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Messervey tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mikaelson is in Messervey's guard.#T4#
Messervey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mikaelson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Messervey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mikaelson is one step ahead there.
Mikaelson is fighting to break Messervey's control of his arms but Messervey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Messervey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Mikaelson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Mikaelson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Messervey to the ground. Mikaelson is now in Messervey's guard.
Mikaelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Messervey is keeping the position for now.
Messervey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Messervey has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mikaelson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Messervey.#SU2#
Mikaelson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikaelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mikaelson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Messervey pinned against the cage. Messervey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
A nice leg kick from Messervey, right into the meat of the thigh.
Messervey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Mikaelson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Messervey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Messervey is trying to stand. #T2#
Messervey trying to control but Mikaelson postures up. #SUB2#
Mikaelson wants to work for an arm triangle but Messervey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Mikaelson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Messervey sees it coming and defends easily.
Messervey is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Mikaelson.
Mikaelson tries to pass to full mount but Messervey defends it. #ES#
Messervey kicks Mikaelson off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Messervey motions for Mikaelson to come forward. Messervey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Messervey backs off Mikaelson throws a huge counter combo but Messervey manages to avoid it all.
The fight stays on the outside here - Messervey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jack Messervey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mikaelson fails with the takedown.#CL#
Mikaelson gets tackled into the cage by Messervey. Messervey maintains the clinch.
Mikaelson wants to break free but Messervey has control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mikaelson has eaten all the pies!
Messervey can't get the takedown.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mikaelson.#TD2#
Mikaelson is trying to trip Messervey. He has hold of a leg but Messervey is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mikaelson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Messervey has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mikaelson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
Messervey moves to clinch but Mikaelson breaks away #TD2#
and Mikaelson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Messervey's guard.
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!
Messervey is trying to keep Mikaelson in close.
Messervey has a closed guard, preventing Mikaelson from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Messervey wants to sweep here but Mikaelson controlling him for the moment.
Messervey trying to keep a closed guard but Mikaelson is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Messervey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Mikaelson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A combination from Messervey does no damage.
Mikaelson tries to counter with a clinch but Messervey shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
Mikaelson dives in and scores a takedown into Messervey's guard.
Mikaelson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mikaelson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mikaelson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mikaelson looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Messervey is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mikaelson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Mikaelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mikaelson misses with a two punch combination.
Messervey is looking to clinch but Mikaelson is avoiding it.
Messervey scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Mikaelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Mikaelson shoots in and bounces Messervey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Messervey is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Messervey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mikaelson after a bit of a struggle.
Messervey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mikaelson to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Messervey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mikaelson uses from the top position.
Messervey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mikaelson.
Mikaelson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Mikaelson working some strikes from top position.
Mikaelson is looking to stand up but Messervey won't let him.
Messervey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mikaelson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mikaelson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Mikaelson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jack Messervey is winning the standup battle so far.
Messervey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mikaelson shoots in but no luck this time.
Messervey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mikaelson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Messervey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mikaelson just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Messervey does no damage.
Mikaelson swats away the attempt to clinch by Messervey.
Messervey doesn't manage to clinch there - Mikaelson circles away. #T4#
Messervey doesn't manage to clinch there - Mikaelson circles away.
Messervey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mikaelson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mikaelson.
As Mikaelson tries to get set, Messervey tries to push him back and clinch up but Mikaelson manages to avoid the attempt.
Messervey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mikaelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Messervey.
Messervey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Messervey tries to clinch but Mikaelson is having none of it.
Mikaelson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Mikaelson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Messervey sprawls well initially but Mikaelson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Messervey is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mikaelson controlling the action here.
Messervey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mikaelson is working away from the top position though.

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 Jack Messervey.
Well Messervey 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Messervey!
In his post fight interview, Jack Messervey gave a big smile as he said 'That was Bussin'.

Event: EMPIRE 4
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Santos shoots in and drives through. Messervey sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santos.
Messervey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Messervey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Messervey gets the takedown into side control.
Santos wants to get back to his feet but Messervey is dominant here and he's now got Santos's back!
Messervey seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Messervey connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Santos to escape the position.
Santos rolls, trying to escape but Messervey keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here. #SUB#
Santos defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Messervey is looking to control Santos but Santos is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T1#
What can Santos do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #SUB#
Santos defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Santos is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Messervey gets his way!
Santos is trying to stand back up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Messervey working for the choke.
Messervey tries to keep control of the position but Santos is staying busy.#SUB#
Messervey patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Santos is in bad spot here.
Messervey scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
I really don't envy Santos right now.
Messervey is looking to control Santos but Santos is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Good control from Messervey.#T3#
Santos staying busy and making it hard for Messervey to control.
Santos can't escape the position.
Messervey has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Santos's body. #SUB#
Messervey is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Messervey working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Santos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T4#
Messervey biding his time, looking for the opening.
Santos is in bad spot here.
Messervey tries to keep control of the position but Santos is staying busy.#SUB#
Santos showing good submission defense here.
Messervey lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos wants to control his opponent's hands but Messervey gets his hands free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Messervey dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Messervey tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Messervey gets tackled into the cage by Santos. Santos maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Santos manages to break the clinch.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Messervey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Messervey stuffs the takedown attempt from Santos. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack Messervey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Santos.
Messervey throws a right hand that Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Santos also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Messervey looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Messervey forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Messervey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Santos is just riding it out for now. Messervey eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Messervey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Santos is controlling Messervey's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Messervey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Santos controlling the position well. #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.
Messervey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Messervey trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away.
Santos pushes Messervey off looking to stand but Messervey dives back in and keeps control.
Messervey is trying to control. Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Messervey 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. #T3#
Santos is looking to get back to is feet but Messervey passes into side control. #SUB#
Messervey is trying to get an arm triangle but Santos is defending well.
Messervey trying to control the position but Santos is working away. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santos is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Santos's face as Messervey controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Messervey blocks a head kick by Santos.
Messervey thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Messervey turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Messervey manages to end up in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Messervey trying to control the position but Santos is working away.
Santos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Messervey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Santos is trying to control Messervey's posture but Messervey avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Messervey 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#
Messervey tries to bum rush Santos with a series of wild strikes but Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Messervey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Santos to the ground. Messervey is now in Santos's guard.#SUB2#
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Messervey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Messervey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Santos 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.
Messervey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Messervey content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messervey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Santos wants to stand but Messervey is controlling the position.
Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Santos, not yet.
Messervey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Messervey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Santos can't keep his opponent in guard - Messervey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Santos tries to get to full guard but Messervey has control of the leg.
Santos has hold of Messervey's hands but Messervey slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Messervey trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away.
Messervey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Santos wants to improve his position but Messervey is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Messervey working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Messervey.
Santos is trying to stand. #T3#
Santos is staying active underneath Messervey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Santos trying to control but Messervey postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Messervey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Messervey misses with a low kick.
Messervey throws a leg kick but Santos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Santos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Messervey takes the fight into the clinch.
Messervey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Santos's efforts to push away.#BC#
Messervey manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Santos scores with a one two! Messervey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Santos clinches up against the cage.
Messervey stalling in the clinch but Santos improves position. #TD#
Messervey has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Santos regains guard immediately.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Santos can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Messervey drops back looking for a leg! Santos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santos manages to kick Messervey off! Messervey jumps back into Santos's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Messervey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Messervey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Messervey 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Messervey!
In his post fight interview, Jack Messervey gave a big smile as he said 'That was Bussin'.

Event: EMPIRE 1
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Money scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Messervey has his takedown stuffed
and Money counters with a left and a right that stings Messervey.
Money doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Messervey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Money on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Messervey wants to control but Money is keeping him busy.
Money moves into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Messervey being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Messervey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Money has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Messervey has managed to get both his arms back between Money's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Messervey trying to control but Money is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Money is on top in guard. #REVB#
Money has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Messervey is proving hard to escape from.
Money content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Messervey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Money trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Money sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Money wants to control from the top but Messervey keeps moving.
Messervey is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Money tries to free his leg and advance position but Messervey is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Money slaps away a takedown attempt from Messervey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Messervey looks for a takedown but Money sprawls well.
Money is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Messervey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Messervey misses with a two punch combination.
Messervey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Money lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL#
Messervey rushes Money and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Money creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Messervey keeps control of Money as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Messervey jumps guard but Money turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Money is trying to pull guard but Messervey has him pressed against the cage.#T4##BC#
Messervey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Money tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Messervey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Money scores with a four punch combination!
Money throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Messervey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Messervey is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Money with that takedown attempt.
Messervey is looking to clinch.
Messervey looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Messervey fails with a takedown attempt.
Messervey circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Messervey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Money.
Money is looking to clinch.
Money tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

King Money dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Messervey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Money closes the distance but Messervey moves to the side #TD#
and Messervey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Money tries to kick Messervey off but Messervey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU#
Messervey decides to return to a standing position.
Messervey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Money sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Messervey somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money fails with a takedown attempt.
Money fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1##CL#
Messervey moves into range and clinches up with Money.
Messervey content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Money tries to break free but Messervey pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Messervey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Messervey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Money tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Messervey is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jack Messervey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Money.#BC#
Messervey manages to break the clinch. #T2##TD#
Messervey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Money is trying to control Messervey's posture but Messervey avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Money stops Messervey from passing to mount. #SUB#
Messervey is trying to get an arm triangle but Money is defending well.
Money tries to bench press Messervey off him but Messervey keeps the position. #T3#
Messervey scores with punches from side control.
Money wants to control but Messervey postures up.#ES2#
Money sneaks out the side door and pushes Messervey away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2#
Money takes the fight into the clinch.
Messervey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Money is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Messervey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Messervey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Money is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Money wants to take the fight to the mat but Messervey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Messervey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Money smiles and moves away.
Jack Messervey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Money moves in looking to clinch but Messervey pushes him off.#TD#
Messervey shoots in and bounces Money off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Money not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Messervey postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Money is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Messervey, into his guard. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Messervey 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Messervey dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Messervey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Money or perhaps it was just good defense by Messervey, which made it look bad.
Messervey tries to clinch up
and Money counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Money shoots in but no luck this time.
Money fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Money gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Messervey to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Money has his feet on Messervey's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Messervey.
Messervey shoots in and drives through. Money sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Messervey shoots in but no luck this time.
Money is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Messervey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Messervey feints and as Money raises his hands in defense, Messervey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Money pushes Messervey off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Money goes for a double leg but Messervey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Messervey continues to drive forward.
Money shoots and misses #CL#
and Messervey counters by clinching up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Money drags the fight down to the ground.
Money keeping moving, preventing Messervey from controlling successfully.
King Money has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Messervey lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Money has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Messervey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Messervey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Messervey is looking to pass into half guard but Money pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Money is in guard.#REVB#
Messervey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Messervey trying to keep a closed guard but Money is proving a slippery customer. #T3##SUB2#
Money drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Messervey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Money has Messervey in his guard.#REVR#
Messervey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Money keeping moving, preventing Messervey from controlling successfully. #SU#
Messervey decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Messervey misses with a double jab
and Money counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Messervey misses with a jab to the body
and Money counters with a stiff right hand.
Money slaps away a takedown attempt from Messervey, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Messervey dives in and scores a takedown into Money's guard.
Money lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Messervey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Money is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Messervey looking for subs off his back but Money has passed one foot through into half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Money!
King Money got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
Jack Messervey was interviewed post fight and said 'That's not Bussin'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Tong Panong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Messervey with a poor takedown
and Tong Panong counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Messervey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tong Panong sprawls well initially but Messervey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tong Panong tries to kick Messervey off but Messervey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2#
Tong Panong pushes Messervey off and gets back to his feet.
Tong Panong tries to clinch up.
Tong Panong tries to clinch there but Messervey circles away.
A punch combination from Tong Panong misses.
Tong Panong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Tong Panong moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Messervey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Tong Panong moves into the clinch.#T1#
Come on Messervey - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Messervey prevents a body shot from Tong Panong.
Nice elbow from Tong Panong.
Messervey is trying to maintain a safe position but Tong Panong gets an underhook and turns Messervey into the cage.
Tong Panong tries to throw a body punch but Messervey avoids it by throwing Tong Panong back against the cage.
Messervey is working for takedown but Tong Panong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tong Panong misses with some punches.
Tong Panong struggles to land a body shot inside as Messervey controls his hands.
Tong Panong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tong Panong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tong Panong tries a body shot but Messervey blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Tong Panong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tong Panong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Messervey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Messervey.
Tong Panong pushes Messervey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tong Panong lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Messervey is trying to pull guard but Tong Panong has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Messervey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tong Panong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tong Panong lands a nice knee to the body.
Messervey is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tong Panong lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Messervey takes a knee right on the jaw!
Messervey prevents a body shot from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong lands an elbow that stopped Messervey in his tracks for a moment.
Tong Panong is leaning against Messervey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tong Panong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tong Panong lands an elbow inside that Messervey shrugs off.
Tong Panong tries a knee to the head but Messervey blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong trying to land knees to the body.
Messervey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T3##BC#
Messervey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marc Tong Panong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Tong Panong drives through and clinches with Messervey against the cage.
Tong Panong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Messervey lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Messervey lands an uppercut.
Tong Panong pushes Messervey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tong Panong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Messervey's face.
Tong Panong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Messervey is trying to maintain a safe position but Tong Panong gets an underhook and turns Messervey into the cage.
Tong Panong tries a knee to the head but Messervey blocks it.
Tong Panong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tong Panong missing with knees to the body.
Tong Panong lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Tong Panong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tong Panong digs a right hand underneath Messervey's ribcage. Messervey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Tong Panong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Messervey.
Tong Panong lands an elbow that stopped Messervey in his tracks for a moment.
Tong Panong missing with knees to the body.
Messervey takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tong Panong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Messervey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tong Panong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong missing with knees to the body.
Tong Panong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tong Panong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Messervey takes a shot to the head.
Messervey blocking some punches.
Messervey is looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Tong Panong 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#
Messervey connects with a high kick.
Tong Panong misses with a right hand
and Messervey counters with a left and a right that stings Tong Panong. #TD#
Messervey shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Messervey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Messervey slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tong Panong wants to get back to his feet.
Messervey is looking to take a break and control but Tong Panong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tong Panong is looking to get back to is feet but Messervey passes into side control.
Tong Panong wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Messervey trying to control the position but Tong Panong is working away. #T1#
Messervey prevents Tong Panong from escaping the position.
Messervey is looking to take a break and control but Tong Panong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tong Panong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Messervey prevents Tong Panong from escaping the position.#SUB#
Messervey is trying to get an arm triangle but Tong Panong is defending well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tong Panong is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Messervey has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Messervey advances nicely into full mount.
Tong Panong has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Messervey controls the position.
Tong Panong wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is taking a good look at Tong Panong as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Messervey!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Tong Panong is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Messervey looking for the RNC.
Tong Panong trying to get back to his feet but Messervey is in full control for now. #SUB#
Messervey working for the choke.
Tong Panong is trying to get back to his feet but Messervey has full control of the position and if anything, Tong Panong has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Good control from Messervey.
Tong Panong is trying to get back to his feet but Messervey has full control of the position and if anything, Tong Panong has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4##SUB#
Tong Panong preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Messervey.
I would not like to be Tong Panong right now.
Tong Panong takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Tong Panong trying to get back to his feet but Messervey is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Messervey is looking to control Tong Panong but Tong Panong is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Messervey 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#
Tong Panong stuffs the takedown attempt from Messervey. Messervey gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Messervey shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Tong Panong kicks Messervey off and gets back to his feet.
Messervey fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messervey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tong Panong but Tong Panong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Messervey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Messervey ducks under a wild hook from Tong Panong.
Jack Messervey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Messervey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Messervey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Messervey tries to break the clinch but Tong Panong is controlling the position.
Messervey blocks a body shot from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong is working Messervey over against the cage.
Messervey managing to block the knees to the body from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tong Panong lands a hook that snaps the head of Messervey backwards.
Messervey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tong Panong is keeping busy.
Messervey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tong Panong just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Tong Panong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Messervey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tong Panong lands a nice elbow.
Tong Panong lands a damaging elbow.
Tong Panong gets through Messervey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Messervey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tong Panong fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Tong Panong moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tong Panong lands a body punch.
Knees to the body from Tong Panong.
Messervey takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tong Panong lands a shoulder strike.
Tong Panong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tong Panong doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Tong Panong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong tries to throw a body punch but Messervey avoids it by throwing Tong Panong back against the cage.
Tong Panong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Messerveys head.
Tong Panong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tong Panong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Messervey's face.
Tong Panong lands an uppercut.
Tong Panong lands a nice shot to the body.
Tong Panong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Messervey lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tong Panong lands with a light punch inside.
Tong Panong lands a nice knee to the body.
Tong Panong trying to land knees to the body.
Tong Panong lands a damaging elbow.
Marc Tong Panong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tong Panong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tong Panong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Messervey backwards. #T4#
Messervey wants a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tong Panong.
Tong Panong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Messervey backwards.
Tong Panong misses with a body punch.
Tong Panong lands with a light punch inside.
Messervey blocks a body shot from Tong Panong.
A short left from Tong Panong.
Messervey can't get the takedown.
Tong Panong lands with a left to the head.
Tong Panong connects with a knee to the head.
Tong Panong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Messervey.
Tong Panong with a knee to the head.
Tong Panong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Messervey.
Messervey tries to pull guard but Tong Panong won't allow it.
A short body shot lands from Tong Panong as the two fighters clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Tong Panong!
In defeat, Jack Messervey stepped up to the mic, saying 'That's not Bussin'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Emilshenko enables Messervey to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Emilshenko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Emilshenko is breathing heavily.
Messervey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Emilshenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Messervey trying to control the position from guard on top but Emilshenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Messervey looking to pass the guard.
Messervey trying to control the position from guard on top but Emilshenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Messervey content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messervey trying to control but Emilshenko is working from the bottom. #T1#
Emilshenko has a closed guard, preventing Messervey from standing up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Messervey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Messervey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Messervey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Emilshenko is keeping the position for now.
Messervey sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Messervey closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Emilshenko to the mat! Emilshenko manages to get full guard. #T2#
Messervey looking to pass the guard.
Messervey wants to get up but he can't break Emilshenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Messervey wants to pass the guard but Emilshenko is keeping the position.
Messervey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Messervey tries to free his leg and advance position but Emilshenko is retaining full guard.
Messervey content to stall in guard here.
Messervey trying to control the position from guard on top but Emilshenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Messervey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Messervey dives in and scores a takedown into Emilshenko's guard.
Messervey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Messervey content to stall in guard here.
Emilshenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Messervey wants to control from the top but Emilshenko keeps moving. #T4##SU2#
Messervey gets to his feet - Emilshenko follows without any prompting.
Messervey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Messervey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Messervey lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Messervey. #BC2#
Messervey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Messervey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emilshenko trying to remain calm as Messervey controls from the top position.
Messervey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emilshenko keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Messervey dominated that round.
That's time! Emilshenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Emilshenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Messervey.
Messervey is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Emilshenko's shoulder. That is not cool.
Messervey works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jack Messervey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Messervey landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Emilshenko tries to buck Messervey off but Messervey is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messervey lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Messervey stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Crack! A monster head kick from Messervey and Emilshenko falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Messervey!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jack Messervey!
An intense looking Jack Messervey took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'That was Bussin'.

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