Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: ICON Fight NIGHT 12
Date: Mar 10, 2017

#R1#
Turkleton tries to clinch but West is having none of it.
West swinging wildly here.
West displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turkleton. #TD#
Turkleton gets a double leg takedown into West's guard.
Turkleton is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Turkleton lands a couple of digs.
West tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turkleton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Turkleton stands up over West, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkleton sitting in guard, not really doing much. #ES2#
West has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Turkleton off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1##CL2#
West clinches.
A short right from West on the inside.
Turkleton has West pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. West manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
West cracks Turkleton with a nice body shot.#TD2#
West jumps into guard, dragging Turkleton to the mat.
West really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turkleton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Turkleton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
West wants to sweep but no luck.
Turkleton 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.
Turkleton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Turkleton tries to free his leg and advance position but West is retaining full guard. #T2#
West being controlled here, momentarily.
West wants to get back to his feet but Turkleton passes into half guard.
Turkleton passes to side control.
Turkleton working the ground and pound but West is defending the strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if West can do anything to dispel that myth.
Turkleton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but West sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
West takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Turkleton taking a breather here.
West taking a bit of punishment here - Turkleton scoring with strikes.
West struggling a bit here.
West is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Turkleton remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We've been informed that West has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
West is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee asks Turkleton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Turkleton prefers to stall for the moment though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turkleton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has West pinned against the cage. West gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bill West will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
West wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turk Turkleton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Turkleton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
West trying to control here.
Turkleton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
West moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkleton stands up over West, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Turkleton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turkleton is working West over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Turkleton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. West is keeping the position for now.
Turkleton pushing down on West's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ground and pound from Turkleton.
Turkleton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turkleton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Turkleton slips a nice elbow through West's hands, connecting with West's forehead.
Turkleton is controlling the pace.
Turkleton is looking to advance position but West won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turkleton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
West pushes Turkleton off looking to stand but Turkleton dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Turkleton trying to control the pace.
Turkleton looks to land a strike but West avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Turkleton forces his way into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Turkleton lands a nice short elbow.
West is trying to stand up here but Turkleton is controlling him well.
Turkleton controlling the pace.
Turkleton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for West! #T4#
Turkleton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Turkleton working away from the top, dropping strikes.#CUT#
It looks like Bill West has been cut.
BOOM! Turkleton connects with a massive shot to the dome! #CUT#
That has opened up Bill West's cut even more.
Turkleton putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#CUT#
The cut above Bill West's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Turkleton has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of West's face. #CUT#
Bill West's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Turk Turkleton!

Event: ICON Fight NIGHT 11
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1#
The fighters circling - Gartola throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Gartola drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Rakotonandrasana has his foot on Gartola's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gartola works his way back into a safe position though.
Gartola is looking to stand up but Rakotonandrasana won't let him. #SUB2#
Rakotonandrasana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gartola gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gartola postures up and lands a big shot to Rakotonandrasana's brow. #SUB2#
Rakotonandrasana working for a triangle but Gartola defends it easily. #SUB2#
Rakotonandrasana pushes a forearm under Gartola's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gartola is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexein Rakotonandrasana!

Event: LFC 24
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1#
Bean tries to clinch there but McReynolds circles away.
McReynolds appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bean shoots in and drives through. McReynolds sprawls well.
McReynolds stuffs the takedown attempt from Bean. Bean gets slowly back to his feet.
McReynolds looks to score with a jab to the body but Bean is just out of range.
Bean shoots in looking for a takedown. McReynolds tries to sprawl out of it but Bean keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McReynolds manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Daley McReynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toga Bean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
McReynolds catches Bean with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McReynolds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bean manages to avoid it.
McReynolds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bean closes the distance but McReynolds moves to the side #TD#
and McReynolds counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McReynolds controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Bean looking for a guillotine here but McReynolds defends easily.
McReynolds might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McReynolds engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
McReynolds tries to free his leg and advance position but Bean is retaining full guard.
McReynolds slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Bean working for a triangle but McReynolds defends it easily.
McReynolds postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
McReynolds is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McReynolds working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bean's head.#SUB2#
Bean has an active guard here but McReynolds has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McReynolds trying to control the pace.
Bean is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McReynolds drops an elbow to the side of Bean's head.
Still in half guard, McReynolds seems content to control.
McReynolds slips a nice elbow through Bean's hands, connecting with Bean's forehead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bean wants to get back to full guard.
Bean trying to control but McReynolds postures up.
Bean is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daley McReynolds 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#
Bean fails with a takedown attempt.
McReynolds circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bean fails with a takedown attempt.
McReynolds throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
McReynolds pushes Bean up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Bean decides to pull guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McReynolds's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McReynolds content to stall in guard here. #T1#
McReynolds content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McReynolds is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Bean looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McReynolds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bean can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Bean looking for a guillotine here but McReynolds defends easily.
McReynolds looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Bean looking for a guillotine here but McReynolds defends easily.
McReynolds is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
McReynolds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McReynolds lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McReynolds is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McReynolds has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McReynolds controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McReynolds's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #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.
McReynolds with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bean is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McReynolds is controlling him. #SUB2#
Bean has his foot on McReynolds's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McReynolds works his way back into a safe position though.
McReynolds is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Bean looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McReynolds passes into side control.
McReynolds lands a nice forearm strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bean takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daley McReynolds dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
McReynolds throws a right hand that Bean ducks under and follows up with a left that Bean also avoids with ease.
Bean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McReynolds. #CL#
McReynolds rushes Bean and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McReynolds leaning his opponent against the cage.
McReynolds scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
McReynolds turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McReynolds manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Bean sneaks out the side door and pushes McReynolds away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Toga Bean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bean fails with a takedown attempt.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McReynolds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McReynolds appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
McReynolds bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
McReynolds's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McReynolds working the ground and pound.
Bean tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bean looking for a sweep but McReynolds has passed into full mount! Oh no!
McReynolds looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bean is trying desperately to improve position.
Daley McReynolds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
McReynolds takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bean can't escape the position.
Bean is still trying to improve position.
McReynolds takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bean tries to hold on but McReynolds postures up.
McReynolds controlling his opponent. #T3#
Bean bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McReynolds has Bean pulled in close to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bean accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McReynolds seems keen to control Bean's posture.
Bean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McReynolds is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Bean stopping the sweep attempt from McReynolds.#SUB2#
Bean has gone for a leg lock! McReynolds slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bean's guard.#REVR#
Toga Bean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McReynolds controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
McReynolds avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bean keeping full guard, as McReynolds tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McReynolds is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daley McReynolds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McReynolds 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daley McReynolds!

Event: LFC 18
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
A solid body kick from Da Silva.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Bean drives through with a takedown into Da Silva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Da Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bean loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bean pushing down on Da Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Da Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Da Silva.
Da Silva pulls Bean in close to his closed guard and prevents Bean from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Bean has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Da Silva to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bean is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Da Silva pulls down on the head and he's put Bean to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: LH25: Higuchi vs Hellsfyre II
Date: Jan 04, 2017

#R1#
Bouyer misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Garcia Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garcia Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Garcia Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Bouyer feints the counter takedown.
Garcia Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bouyer in his tracks.
Garcia Jr looks to land a body kick but Bouyer moved away.
Bouyer slips a jab and a cross from Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr misses the shot to the body.
Garcia Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Bouyer counters with a takedown into side control.
Garcia Jr trying to remain calm as Bouyer controls from the top position.
Bouyer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bouyer tries to score with some ground and pound. Garcia Jr controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bouyer controls the position.
Bouyer misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T1#
Bouyer in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Bouyer swings around for an armbar but Garcia Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bouyer's guard.#SUB2#
Bouyer is looking to cinch up a triangle. Garcia Jr throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bouyer's body to avoid the submission. Bouyer has instead reached around Garcia Jr's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bouyer arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Boyce Bouyer!

Event: KOFC 18 - Christmas Chaos
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Lackey shoots and misses
enabling Cheek to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Whit Lackey has been cut.
Cheek swings for the body but Lackey moves out of range. #KD#
Cheek lands a big right hand that sends Lackey crashing to the mat! Cheek stays standing though and waves Lackey back to his feet!#ROC#
Lackey is rocked!
Cheek cracks Lackey with a left hook right on the temple and Lackey goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Cheek lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Lackey is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Right Cheek!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Right Cheek waved his t-shirt featuring MayheM sportswear's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: LFC 12
Date: Dec 21, 2016

#R1#
Saiyan stalks Bean and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bean's face. Bean staggers backwards, shaken.
Saiyan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bean backs up against the cage.
Saiyan fails to land with a series of punches.
Bean throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Saiyan tries to keep at a distance but Bean has taken the fight into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Saiyan has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Saiyan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saiyan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bean has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saiyan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Saiyan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saiyan thuds his right hand into Bean's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Saiyan throws a sloppy head kick and Bean moves out of range easily.
Saiyan tries a head kick but it misses.
Bean misses with a takedown attempt - Saiyan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Super Saiyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toga Bean.#CL2#
Bean fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saiyan, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Bean has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Saiyan uses from the top position. #T1##SUB2#
Saiyan wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Bean's closed guard. He's half up but Bean has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Bean pivots and extends the arm, Saiyan falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Bean! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toga Bean!

Event: LH20: Jackson vs Corbin
Date: Dec 18, 2016

#R1##TD#
Mordino shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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.
Mordino trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Garcia Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mordino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia Jr is one step ahead there.
Garcia Jr throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mordino controlling the position.
Garcia Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mordino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia Jr wants to control from the top but Mordino keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mordino has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Garcia Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Mordino has wrist control.#T1#
Garcia Jr trying to control but Mordino is working from the bottom.
Garcia Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Mordino seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Garcia Jr looking to pass the guard.
Garcia Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garcia Jr postures up in Mordino's guard and throws a big left but Mordino blocks it.
Mordino wants to stand but Garcia Jr is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice takedown defense from Garcia Jr. No joy for Mordino on that attempt. #CL2#
Garcia Jr moves into the clinch.
Mordino is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garcia Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Garcia Jr pulls guard.
Mordino sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mordino slips nicely into half guard.
Mordino prevents Garcia Jr from standing back up. #SUB#
Mordino is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garcia Jr is just riding it out for now. Mordino eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Mordino wants to work for an arm triangle but Garcia Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Garcia Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mordino. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
Mordino is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garcia Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mordino.
Garcia Jr gets back to full guard.
Mordino engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mordino is pushing down on Garcia Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Garcia Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Mordino has managed to sneak the leg through.
Garcia Jr is looking to escape.
Mordino controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Garcia Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Mordino. #SUB#
Mordino is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Mordino is trying to work for a kimura but Garcia Jr is defending well. #SUB#
Mordino seems to be working for a kimura but Garcia Jr defends the submission attempt.
Mordino will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mordino is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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 Victor Mordino will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mordino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Garcia Jr circles away.#CL2#
Garcia Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Mordino has been working on his balance at Island Top Team, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Garcia Jr.#TD2#
Garcia Jr pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Garcia Jr pushes Mordino off and scrambles back to his feet.
Garcia Jr misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Garcia Jr pushes Mordino up against the cage in a clinch.
Mordino is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garcia Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Garcia Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia Jr stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Mordino. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Garcia Jr closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Garcia Jr pulls guard effortlessly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mordino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Mordino drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Garcia Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mordino has Garcia Jr in his guard.#REVB#
Garcia Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcia Jr wants to pass the guard but Mordino is keeping the position.
Garcia Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Garcia Jr postures up in Mordino's guard and throws a big left but Mordino blocks it.
Garcia Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Mordino is retaining full guard.
Garcia Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Garcia Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garcia Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mordino keeping moving, preventing Garcia Jr from controlling successfully. #T2#
Garcia Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mordino wants to stand and escape but Garcia Jr is having none of it.
Mordino managing to control the position.
Garcia Jr preventing the sweep.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Garcia Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Garcia Jr instigates a clinch.
Mordino has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Garcia Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Garcia Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mordino with a poor takedown
and Garcia Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Victor Mordino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mordino shoots in for a double leg but Garcia Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garcia Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mordino.
Garcia Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Garcia Jr pushes Mordino up against the cage in a clinch.
Mordino is looking for a takedown.
Mordino tries for a takedown but Garcia Jr manages to get underhooks.
Mordino wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4##TD2#
Garcia Jr successfully pulls guard.
Garcia Jr is pulling down on Mordino's head to control his posture.
Garcia Jr trying to control the position.
Mordino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Mordino drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Garcia Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mordino has Garcia Jr in his guard.#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia Jr being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mordino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rhea Garcia Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Garcia Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Garcia Jr.#CUT2#
It looks like Victor Mordino has been cut.
Rhea Garcia Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Garcia Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Garcia Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mordino has his hands on Garcia Jr's head, controlling the position.
Garcia Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mordino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mordino is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mordino keeping full guard, as Garcia Jr tries to pass.
Mordino is pulling down on Garcia Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Garcia Jr, at least for the moment.#T1#
Garcia Jr throwing strikes from guard but Mordino blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Mordino shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Garcia Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mordino is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Mordino seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Garcia Jr for as long as he can get away with.
Garcia Jr keeping moving, preventing Mordino from controlling successfully.
Mordino not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mordino stops Garcia Jr from standing up.
Mordino wants to pass the guard but Garcia Jr is keeping the position.
Mordino sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mordino stands and throws Garcia Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Mordino trying to control the position but Garcia Jr is working away.
Garcia Jr tries to improve position but can't.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Garcia Jr. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mordino staying calm.
Mordino is looking to take a break and control but Garcia Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mordino remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mordino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia Jr keeps working.
Mordino controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Mordino working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Garcia Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia Jr prevents Mordino from moving into mount.
Garcia Jr is not content to let Mordino control the position.

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 Victor Mordino.
I think Mordino 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: ICON Fight NIGHT 8
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
West fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
West dives in and scores a takedown into Turkleton's guard.
Turkleton 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.
West throwing strikes but missing.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Turkleton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turkleton wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkleton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
West keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Turkleton has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Turkleton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. West defending well though. #T1#
Turkleton prevents West from standing back up.
Turkleton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#CUT#
It looks like Bill West has been cut.
Nice strikes from Turkleton there. #CUT#
That has opened up Bill West's cut even more.
West has hold of Turkleton's hands but Turkleton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT#
The cut above Bill West's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Turk Turkleton!

Event: LH16: Takahashi vs. Souza
Date: Dec 04, 2016

#R1#
Garcia Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dovik.
Dovik misses the shot to the body.
Garcia Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dovik misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Garcia Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Dovik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Garcia Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Dovik controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Dovik.
Dovik stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dovik lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dovik working aggressively here.
Garcia Jr takes a shot to the head.
Garcia Jr tries to pull guard but Dovik forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Garcia Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dovik is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short left from Dovik.
Garcia Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Dovik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dovik.
Dovik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcia Jr's elbow.
Dovik misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Garcia Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kyle Dovik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dovik misses with a body shot.
Garcia Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dovik is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Dovik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dovik throws a head punch that misses.
Garcia Jr has had enough of the clinch but Dovik keeps him there for the moment.
Dovik misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Dovik.
A short uppercut from Dovik.
Dovik is leaning against Garcia Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Garcia Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garcia Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dovik to keep the fight standing.
Kyle Dovik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhea Garcia Jr.
Dovik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garcia Jr backwards. #T2##BC2#
Garcia Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garcia Jr tries to move into range but Dovik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dovik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garcia Jr's hands.
Garcia Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dovik tries to avoid it but Garcia Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dovik to the ground. Dovik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dovik fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Garcia Jr to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Garcia Jr looks to clinch but Dovik throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Garcia Jr taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kyle Dovik!

Event: ICON Fight NIGHT 7
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Gartola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gartola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Gartola.
Williams has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gartola is looking to clinch.
Gartola tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Williams defends well and Gartola ends up having to push Williams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Gartola to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Gartola scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gartola tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Williams is not content to let Gartola control the position.
Gartola tries to stand but Williams is controlling his head.
Williams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gartola tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Williams.
Gartola is stalling here. Williams is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gartola seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Williams has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T1#
Gartola is pushing Williams's head away, looking to escape. Williams manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gartola is not content to let Williams control the position.
Williams working away.
Gartola is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Williams asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Williams scoring with punches from side control.
Gartola is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Williams tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Williams has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gartola is pushing Williams's head away, looking to escape. Williams manages to hold on to the position though.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gartola is letting Williams control him for a moment.
Gartola pushes Williams away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Williams gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gartola taking a bit of punishment here - Williams scoring with strikes.
An elbow from Williams crashes against the mat.
Gartola taking a bit of punishment here - Williams scoring with strikes.
Gartola looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Williams working the ground and pound.
Gartola taking a bit of punishment here - Williams scoring with strikes.
Williams trying to control the position but Gartola is working away.
Gartola wants to get back to his feet but Williams drags him back down.#T3#
Gartola takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Williams's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Gartola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gartola takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Gartola is rocked!
Williams lands a big left to the face of Gartola, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Williams and another - Gartola is out! Williams stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matt Williams!
Our winner, Matt Williams, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: KOFC 14 - Kettu vs Machado
Date: Nov 30, 2016

#R1#
Lackey shoots in looking for a takedown. Edwards tries to sprawl out of it but Lackey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Edwards manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lackey leaves Edwards with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Lackey moves into the clinch.
Edwards trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Lackey breaks the clinch.
Lackey throws a one two combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Mickey Edwards has been cut.
Lackey shoots and misses #TD#
and Edwards counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Edwards is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lackey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edwards. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lackey is looking for a sweep. Edwards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edwards stops Lackey from getting back to his feet.
Lackey is trying to maintain the position but Edwards is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Edwards seems content to control.
Lackey is trying to stand.
Edwards is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lackey scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Lackey forces Edwards back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Edwards drags the fight down to the ground.
Edwards avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Edwards holds on and takes a little breather.
Lackey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lackey won't allow Edwards to sweep him here.
Edwards is pulling down on Lackey's head to control his posture.
Edwards looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edwards is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Lackey wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Edwards is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Edwards is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Edwards performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lackey is trying to get back to full guard.
Lackey told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Edwards wants to stand but Lackey has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Edwards wants to pass to mount but Lackey is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lackey is trying to stand back up but Edwards is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lackey lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Whit Lackey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mickey Edwards's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Edwards has managed to clinch.
Lackey prevents the takedown attempt.
Edwards keeps control of Lackey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Edwards gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mickey Edwards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edwards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lackey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edwards postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Edwards prevents Lackey from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards content to stall in guard here. #T1#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Edwards 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.
Lackey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Edwards misses with a head kick.
Lackey was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Edwards looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lackey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Edwards circles away.
Lackey stuns Edwards with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lackey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Edwards as he avoids it easily.
Edwards half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lackey shoots in looking for a takedown. Edwards tries to sprawl out of it but Lackey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Edwards manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mickey Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Whit Lackey.#CL2#
Lackey darts in and clinches Edwards up against the cage.#TD#
Edwards manages to pull guard.
Lackey postures up in Edwards's guard and throws a big left but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lackey wants to control from the top but Edwards keeps moving. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lackey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lackey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Edwards managing to control the position.
Lackey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lackey postures up and lands a big shot to Edwards's brow.
Lackey throws a strike but Edwards rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Edwards slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Edwards might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edwards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edwards engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Edwards dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mickey Edwards's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lackey misses with a wild combination.
Edwards keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Edwards stuffs the takedown.
Lackey fails to land with a series of punches.
Lackey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lackey wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Edwards shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lackey is trying to defend but Edwards finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Edwards is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Edwards seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lackey for as long as he can get away with.
Lackey pushes Edwards off looking to stand but Edwards dives back in and keeps control.
Edwards controlling the action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lackey is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lackey connects with a body shot.
Lackey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Lackey pushes Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
Lackey is looking to break free of the clinch but Edwards has double underhooks.
Lackey tries to break free but Edwards pushes him back against the cage.
Edwards jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lackey walks away with a smile on his face. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Edwards closes the distance and clinches.
Edwards drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lackey gets underhooks to prevent Edwards's takedown attempt. #T3#
Edwards has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lackey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Edwards has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lackey after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Lackey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edwards takes one on the button.
Edwards fails with the takedown
and Lackey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lackey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #KD2#
Lackey sends Edwards crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lackey is motioning to the referee to let Edwards up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Edwards is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lackey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Edwards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Lackey closes the distance and pushes Edwards back into the cage.
Edwards seems to have got his legs back now.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lackey. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Lackey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Edwards is defending well.
Lackey avoiding damage as Edwards throws knees to the body.
Lackey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edwards's elbow.
Lackey is pressed up against the cage. Edwards has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lackey down to the mat. Lackey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
Edwards defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lackey.
Lackey jabs Edwards right on the nose. Edwards blinks but takes it well.
Lackey connects with a solid leg kick.
Edwards shoots and misses
and Lackey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mickey Edwards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lackey goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD#
Edwards shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Edwards showed some decent athleticism there.
Edwards perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Whit Lackey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lackey 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Whit Lackey!

Event: LFC 8
Date: Nov 23, 2016

#R1#
Bean has a takedown stuffed.
A combination from Bean does no damage. #CL2#
Bean clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Bean has picked McGregor up - he's going for a ride! Bean dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
McGregor tries to get to full guard but Bean has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Bean is working for a submission of some sort.
Bean tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGregor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
McGregor is defending against the submission attempts here by Bean.
McGregor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bean. #T1##SUB#
McGregor looking for subs from the bottom but Bean mounts him!#SU2#
Bean stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
McGregor looks to land a combination but Bean avoids it well.
Bean looks for a takedown but McGregor sprawls well.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bean fails to land the takedown.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toga Bean.#CL2#
Bean closes the distance and clinches.
McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2##TD2#
Bean successfully pulls guard.
McGregor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McGregor postures up.
Bean manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGregor manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bean trying to control but McGregor is working from the bottom. #SUB#
McGregor is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bean has his hands clasped together but McGregor extends and breaks Bean's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by McGregor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Conor McGregor!
Conor McGregor bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: LH12: Hackett vs Stoimenov
Date: Nov 20, 2016

#R1#
A punch combination from Garcia Jr misses. #CL2#
Garcia Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Berg, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Garcia Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Berg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Berg shoots and misses
and Garcia Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Garcia Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Berg fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Garcia Jr to the ground. Berg is now in Garcia Jr's guard.
Berg postures up and lands a big shot to Garcia Jr's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia Jr wants to stand up but Berg is controlling him.
Berg throws a big right hand that misses.
Berg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Berg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Berg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Berg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Berg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Berg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berg looking to pass the guard.
Garcia Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Garcia Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Garcia Jr working a defensive guard here.
Berg controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Berg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Berg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Garcia Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Berg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Berg cracks Garcia Jr with a solid left hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Garcia Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
Berg lands a couple of digs.
Berg wants to control from the top but Garcia Jr keeps moving.
Berg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Berg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berg postures up in Garcia Jr's guard and throws a big left but Garcia Jr blocks it.
Berg chips away with some ground and pound.
Berg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berg connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Berg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Berg trying to control but Garcia Jr is working from the bottom. #T3#
Berg won't allow Garcia Jr to sweep him here.
Garcia Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcia Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
Berg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berg scoring with some ground and pound.
Berg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Berg throws a big right hand that misses.
Berg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Berg connects with a couple of short punches.
Garcia Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Berg distracts Garcia Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Berg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Berg is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia Jr has wrist control.#T4#
Berg prevents Garcia Jr from getting back to his feet.
We've been informed that Garcia Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Berg trying to control but Garcia Jr is working from the bottom.
Berg landing with the ground and pound.
Garcia Jr keeping moving, preventing Berg from controlling successfully.
Garcia Jr has momentary wrist control but Berg slips an elbow through the middle.
Berg throws a strike but Garcia Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Berg pulls Garcia Jr in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kristian Berg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Garcia Jr tries to clinch but Berg is having none of it.
Berg shoots and misses
and Garcia Jr counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Kristian Berg has been cut.#CL2#
Garcia Jr moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Garcia Jr has Berg pressed against the cage, preventing Berg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Berg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garcia Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Berg tries to break the clinch but Garcia Jr is controlling the position. #BC2#
Garcia Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garcia Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Berg circles away.
Berg dives in and grabs Garcia Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garcia Jr pushes down on Berg's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Garcia Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Berg's shoulder, as Berg tries to avoid the shot.
Berg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Garcia Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Berg is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristian Berg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC2#
Garcia Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Berg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Despite the aggression on Garcia Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Berg misses with a takedown
and Garcia Jr counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Garcia Jr instigates a clinch.
Berg tries to stall but Garcia Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Garcia Jr breaks from the clinch.
Berg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Garcia Jr swivels and escapes.
Berg shoots in for a takedown but Garcia Jr shows good takedown defense.
Berg sets himself, and Garcia Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Berg avoids it this time.#CL2#
Garcia Jr closes the distance and pushes Berg back into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Berg can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.#T2##BC2#
Garcia Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown attempt by Berg or perhaps it was just good defense by Garcia Jr, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Garcia Jr rushes Berg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Garcia Jr jumps guard and drags Berg to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berg postures up in Garcia Jr's guard and throws a big left but Garcia Jr blocks it.
Berg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia Jr is keeping the position for now.
Garcia Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garcia Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Berg is controlling him.
Berg stands up over Garcia Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Garcia Jr controls Berg momentarily but Berg frees himself.
Berg lands a couple of digs.
Garcia Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Garcia Jr is trying to control the position but Berg postures up.
Berg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Berg throws a big elbow that misses.
Berg won't allow Garcia Jr to sweep him here.
Berg wants to control from the top but Garcia Jr keeps moving.
Berg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Berg distracts Garcia Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Berg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garcia Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Garcia Jr wants to stand but Berg is controlling the position.
Berg lands a couple of digs.
Berg trying to control but Garcia Jr is working from the bottom.
Garcia Jr is looking to stand up but Berg isn't so interested in that idea.
Berg throws a strike but Garcia Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Berg looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Garcia Jr puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Garcia Jr frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Berg is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rhea Garcia Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kristian Berg's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Berg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Garcia Jr has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Garcia Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Garcia Jr tries to sprawl but Berg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Garcia Jr is trying to stand up here but Berg is controlling him well.
Kristian Berg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berg working over Garcia Jr with some ground and pound. Garcia Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Berg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Berg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Berg is thwarting Garcia Jr's attempts to control the position.
Garcia Jr has hold of Berg's hands but Berg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Berg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garcia Jr's head.
Berg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Berg 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.
Berg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Berg could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Berg connects with a nice short shot to Garcia Jr's temple.
Berg thows a huge punch but Garcia Jr dodges it nicely.
Berg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Berg drops an elbow to the side of Garcia Jr's head.
Berg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Garcia Jr is trying to stand up here but Berg is controlling him well.
Berg slips a nice elbow through Garcia Jr's hands, connecting with Garcia Jr's forehead.
Berg scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Berg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Berg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Berg throwing shots but Garcia Jr is blocking nicely.
Berg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garcia Jr pushes Berg off looking to stand but Berg dives back in and keeps control.
Berg working Garcia Jr over with strikes.
Garcia Jr taking some punishment here, with Berg in his half guard.
Berg tries to pass to full mount but Garcia Jr defends it.
Berg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Berg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Berg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Garcia Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Berg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garcia Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Berg working Garcia Jr over with strikes.
Garcia Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berg.
Berg wants to pass to mount but Garcia Jr is defending the position.
Ground and pound from Berg.
Berg thows a huge punch but Garcia Jr dodges it nicely.
Garcia Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Berg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garcia Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Berg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia Jr keeps working.
Berg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garcia Jr's head. #T4#
Berg stops Garcia Jr from getting back to his feet.
Garcia Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Berg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berg working over Garcia Jr with some ground and pound. Garcia Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Garcia Jr regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Berg.
Berg won't allow Garcia Jr to get back to his feet.
Garcia Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garcia Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berg's guard. #REVB#
Garcia Jr preventing the sweep.
Berg is adopting a defensive guard.
Garcia Jr won't allow Berg to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kristian Berg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Berg 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristian Berg!

Event: LH8: Houghton vs Cormier
Date: Nov 06, 2016

#R1#
Garcia Jr blocks the body kick.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Garcia Jr blocks it.
Garcia Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rodriguez with a body shot.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot
letting Garcia Jr counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Carlos Rodriguez has been cut.#CL2#
Garcia Jr instigates a clinch.
Rodriguez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garcia Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Rodriguez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garcia Jr is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Rodriguez.
Garcia Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rodriguez to keep the fight standing.
Rodriguez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Garcia Jr manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Garcia Jr gets a clinch.
Rodriguez can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia Jr controls the action.
Garcia Jr told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#TD2#
Garcia Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rodriguez uses from the top position. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Garcia Jr manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia Jr avoiding damage as Rodriguez throws knees to the body. #T1##TD2#
Garcia Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rodriguez uses from the top position.
Garcia Jr has a closed guard, preventing Rodriguez from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Garcia Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rodriguez wants to stand and escape but instead Garcia Jr has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Garcia Jr works over Rodriguez with some ground and pound from guard.
Garcia Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Garcia Jr pushes down on Rodriguez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Garcia Jr winds up and cracks Rodriguez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Garcia Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Rodriguez has hold of Garcia Jr's hands but Garcia Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#
Rodriguez is rocked!
Garcia Jr is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Rodriguez is hurt! He's hurt bad - Garcia Jr fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Rodriguez from any more punishment! Congratulations to Garcia Jr! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rhea Garcia Jr!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1#
Pope throws a head kick but Gartola moves out of range. #CL#
Gartola takes the fight into the clinch.
Pope can't break the clinch. #BC#
Gartola manages to break the clinch.
Gartola tries to clinch but Pope is having none of it.
Pope stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pope wants it to stay on the feet.
Gartola definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gartola feints and then cracks Pope's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pope down.
Pope takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gartola moves in looking to clinch but Pope pushes him off.
Pope throws a head kick but Gartola moves out of range.
Pope circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Gartola rushes Pope and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pope has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pope is trying to break the clinch but Gartola has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Gartola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gartola shoots in looking for a takedown but Pope manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gartola's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Gartola and sends Pope crashing to the mat! Gartola follows him down to the mat - Pope regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #CUT#
It looks like Robo Pope has been cut.
Pope looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Gartola decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL#
Pope tries to keep at a distance but Gartola has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gartola has Pope pressed against the cage, preventing Pope from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Pope wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gartola prevents Pope from breaking the clinch.
Pope is looking to break free of the clinch but Gartola has double underhooks. #BC#
Gartola manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Gartola closes the distance and clinches.
Pope has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pope wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Gartola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Pope misses
and Gartola counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Pope badly! Gartola follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Pope out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Gartola finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harry Gartola!
The defeated Robo Pope had this to say: 'I hope to be the first MMA fighter to die in the ring. Help make my dream come true.'.

Event: LFC 4
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Bean lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively.
Bean tried to score with a low kick but McDonald checks it.#CL2#
Bean has closed the distance and engaged McDonald in a clinch.
McDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Bean avoids the damage to the body.
Bean tries to break free but McDonald pushes him back against the cage.
Bean tries for a takedown but McDonald manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Bean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Bean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Bean forces McDonald back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Bean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDonald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from McDonald misses the target.
Bean shoots in for a double leg but McDonald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bean takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McDonald fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
McDonald throws a nice head kick!
Bean defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDonald.
McDonald fails with the takedown.
Bean is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brodie McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
McDonald has closed the distance and engaged Bean in a clinch.
Bean tries for a takedown. No joy.
McDonald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDonald is pressed up against the cage. Bean has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McDonald down to the mat. McDonald avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bean looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
McDonald scores with a head kick. Bean tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bean swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Bean gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bean.
Bean wants to take the fight to the mat but McDonald manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bean wants to take the fight to the mat but McDonald manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Bean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Bean has closed the distance and engaged McDonald in a clinch.
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!
McDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Bean avoids the damage to the body.
Bean is trying to drag McDonald to the mat but McDonald just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McDonald taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T3#
McDonald stalls.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with McDonald for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Bean is trying to force a seperation but McDonald has the dominant position.
McDonald leaning his opponent against the cage.
McDonald will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bean up against the cage.
McDonald gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Bean avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Bean controls his hands.
Bean pressing his opponent against the cage.
McDonald gets underhooks to prevent Bean's takedown attempt. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch.
Bean tries for a takedown but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McDonald appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bean shoots in but McDonald avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Bean clinches up against the cage.
McDonald is struggling to control the position.
Bean is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McDonald slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, McDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDonald prevents the takedown attempt.
Bean tries to break the clinch but McDonald is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brodie McDonald dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Bean drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bean postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bean postures up.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Bean from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Bean stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean is trying to break free.
McDonald with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bean misses with a head kick.
McDonald cracks Bean with a good jab.#T1#
McDonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bean drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McDonald defends it well.
McDonald avoids the head kick by Bean.
McDonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bean is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Bean has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bean tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McDonald smiles and moves away.
Bean stuffs the takedown attempt from McDonald. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet.
Bean keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
Bean fails with a takedown attempt.
Brodie McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Bean shoots in for a double leg but McDonald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brodie McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toga Bean.
Bean with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDonald makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Bean moves out of range easily.
McDonald tries to clinch but Bean moves out of range.
McDonald slaps away a takedown attempt from Bean, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
McDonald clinches with his opponent. #BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch.
Bean shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from McDonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDonald lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
Bean slaps away a takedown attempt from McDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Bean forces McDonald back against the cage and clinches.
Bean fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch.
McDonald throws a combination. Bean tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
McDonald lands an elbow inside that Bean shrugs off.
McDonald looking to stall.
Bean goes for a takedown attempt but McDonald pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T4#
Bean with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Bean pushes McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McDonald using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McDonald landing knees to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDonald with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD2#
Bean ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bean no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bean has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU#
McDonald stands up and waves to Bean to follow him.
McDonald moves in looking to clinch but Bean pushes him off.
Bean is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brodie McDonald dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bean misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald cracks Bean with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bean gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bean shoots for a double leg takedown but McDonald sprawls well. He's pushed Bean's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
McDonald has closed the distance and engaged Bean in a clinch.
Bean wants to take the fight to the mat but McDonald manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on McDonald - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McDonald prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brodie McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toga Bean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for McDonald to work.
McDonald pushes Bean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
McDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bean.
McDonald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from McDonald.
McDonald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bean is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by McDonald.
Bean goes for a takedown attempt but McDonald pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDonald wants to clinch.
Bean tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bean sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
McDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bean is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
McDonald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bean.
McDonald controlling the action here for a moment.
Brodie McDonald has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A bit of stalling here from McDonald. #TD2#
Bean jumps guard and drags McDonald to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T3##SUB2#
Bean looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McDonald throws an elbow that misses. Bean uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McDonald's guard. Nice move by Bean!#REVB#
McDonald looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Bean from controlling successfully.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Bean tries to pass. #T4#
Bean throws a big right hand that misses.
Brodie McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bean wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Toga Bean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald trying to control the position.
Bean wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Bean throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bean throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDonald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bean postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
Bean trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brodie McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDonald, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brodie McDonald!

Event: Blood, Sweat, and Beer
Date: Oct 19, 2016

#R1#
Learner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Learner has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Garcia Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Garcia Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Garcia Jr shoots in for a double leg but Learner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Learner scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Learner finds it's way through Garcia Jr's defenses.
Learner looks to throw the jab but Garcia Jr is out of range.
Learner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Learner.
Learner throws a combination. Garcia Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Garcia Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garcia Jr has Learner pressed against the cage, preventing Learner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Learner can't break the clinch.
Garcia Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Learner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Learner.
Garcia Jr is stalling here. #BC#
Garcia Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Donk. Learner catches Garcia Jr right on the button with a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Learner.
Learner throws a good cross that connects.
Garcia Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Learner.
Learner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Garcia Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slow Learner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Learner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Learner jabs at Garcia Jr's body.
Garcia Jr walks into a left hand.
Slow Learner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Learner throws a jab when Garcia Jr was well out of range.
Garcia Jr throws a big counter combination but Learner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Garcia Jr blocks a jab.
Learner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garcia Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Garcia Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Learner 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.
Learner misses with a body shot.
Learner misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Garcia Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Garcia Jr. #BC#
Garcia Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garcia Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Learner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Learner scores with a nice right hand.
Learner throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Learner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garcia Jr moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Garcia Jr has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Learner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Learner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garcia Jr is looking to counter punch.
Learner misses with an uppercut.
Garcia Jr ducks under a wild hook from Learner.
Garcia Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Learner throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Garcia Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Learner's guard.
Learner is looking to stand back up but Garcia Jr counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Learner. #REVB#
Garcia Jr not doing much here.
Learner wants to control but Garcia Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SU#
Garcia Jr stands up from half guard.
Garcia Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Learner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL#
Garcia Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Garcia Jr pulls Learner into guard.
Garcia Jr pulls Learner in to control the position.
Garcia Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Garcia Jr is working an open guard so Learner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Learner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garcia Jr moves away from the strike by Learner.
Garcia Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Learner.
A little feinted left hand from Garcia Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garcia Jr blocks a jab.
It looked like Garcia Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Learner.
Garcia Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Garcia Jr is looking to clinch but Learner is avoiding it.
Learner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Garcia Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garcia Jr tries to move into range but Learner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia Jr slips a jab from Learner.
Garcia Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Learner throws out the jab. #KD#
Garcia Jr lands a left and a right that send Learner crashing to the mat, dazed. Garcia Jr thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Learner throws a one two combo.
Garcia Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Garcia Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Learner throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Garcia Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Learner! Garcia Jr lets Learner back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Learner is rocked!
Learner throws a right hand that misses
and Garcia Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Learner is still on wobbly legs! Can Garcia Jr finish him?
Learner looks winded!#CL#
Garcia Jr clinches up with Learner and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Garcia Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Learner backs away from a small jab... but Garcia Jr lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Learner crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Garcia Jr with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Rhea Garcia Jr!

Event: Blood In The Water
Date: Oct 12, 2016

#R1##CL#
Galvao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Galvao stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Galvao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Garcia Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Galvao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Galvao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Galvao throws a shot from downtown. Garcia Jr moves away and avoids it.
Garcia Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Galvao.
Galvao has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Garcia Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Galvao circles away.
Galvao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garcia Jr.
Galvao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Garcia Jr.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Garcia Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia Jr throws out a loose jab but Galvao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galvao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garcia Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Garcia Jr fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Garcia Jr lands with a nice combination. Galvao backs away looking to recover.#TD2#
Garcia Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Galvao!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao struggling a bit here.
Galvao regains half guard.
Galvao makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Galvao.#SUB#
Galvao has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Garcia Jr doesn't defend quickly enough and Galvao has managed to lock this one up! Can Garcia Jr escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Galvao on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andre Galvao!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2016

#R1#
West throws a low kick, looking for Shaffer's leg but Shaffer calmly moves out of range.
Shaffer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
West gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shaffer counters with a left and a right that stings West. #TD2#
West shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than West was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shaffer wants to get back to his feet.
Shaffer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks West politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. West prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaffer tries to bench press West off him but West keeps the position.
Shaffer striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Shaffer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, West asserts his dominance and retains side control.
West moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
West working the ground and pound.#CUT2#
It looks like Benton Shaffer has been cut.
Shaffer wants to get back to his feet.
West really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shaffer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES#
Shaffer explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2#
West shoots in and bounces Shaffer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Shaffer kicks West off and gets to his feet.
Bill West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
West closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaffer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
West tries to break free but Shaffer pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shaffer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables West to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Shaffer gets control of West's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shaffer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Shaffer keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
Shaffer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Shaffer looking for a guillotine here but West defends easily.
West pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaffer is keeping the position for now. #ES#
Shaffer pushes West off and scrambles back to his feet. #T3#
West throws a series of punches but Shaffer avoids them all with ease.
Shaffer shoots in looking for a takedown but West manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shaffer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benton Shaffer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
West tries to clinch up.
West throws a series of punches but Shaffer avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
West gets a double leg takedown into Shaffer's guard.
Shaffer is breathing heavily.
West trying to move into half guard but instead Shaffer has managed to sweep!#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if West can do anything to dispel that myth.
West trying to keep a closed guard but Shaffer is proving a slippery customer.
Shaffer connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
West trying to keep a closed guard but Shaffer is proving a slippery customer.
Shaffer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
West is looking for a triangle but Shaffer pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
West has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shaffer 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 West.
West tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Shaffer easily slips into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benton Shaffer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benton Shaffer'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#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shaffer.
West throws a sloppy head kick and Shaffer moves out of range easily. #CL2#
West instigates a clinch.
West wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
West tightens his grip and picks Shaffer up, before dumping him to the ground. Shaffer manages to land in guard. #ES#
Shaffer manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
West trying to stall but Shaffer improves his position.
Shaffer prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on West's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
West pulls guard successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West looking for a sweep. Not yet West, not yet. #SU#
West is working an open guard so Shaffer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Shaffer darts in looking for a takedown but West gets double underhooks and turns Shaffer into the cage.
West misses with an attempted mid kick.
West tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaffer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
West lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
West rushes Shaffer and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Shaffer has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but West regains guard immediately. #ES2#
West pushes Shaffer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
West misses with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shaffer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shaffer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Shaffer dives in and grabs West's left leg, looking for a takedown. West pushes down on Shaffer's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benton Shaffer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
West fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
West bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
West takes a little break here. Shaffer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Shaffer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
West controlling the action here. #T3#
Shaffer tries to kick West off but West keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
West is looking to advance position but Shaffer won't allow it.
Shaffer wants to stand back up but West manages to pass into side control.
Shaffer is looking to get back to his feet here but West is keeping cool and he's managed to take Shaffer's back.
Shaffer is trying to stand back up. #T4#
West controls the action.
West landing with strikes.
Shaffer wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB2#
Shaffer defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
West is punishing Shaffer with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benton Shaffer's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
West shoots for a takedown but Shaffer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CUT2#
Benton Shaffer's cut is getting worse.
Shaffer leaves West with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A leg kick checked by Shaffer.#TD2#
West darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shaffer landing rabbit punches to the side of West's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West is pressing down on Shaffer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shaffer is holding on for now.
West prevents Shaffer from standing back up. #T1#
Shaffer missing with punches from the bottom.
Shaffer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Shaffer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
West stops Shaffer from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
West moves into the clinch successfully.
Shaffer is trying to pull guard but West turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
West gets underhooks to prevent Shaffer's takedown attempt. #BC2#
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
West tries for a takedown but Shaffer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Benton Shaffer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill West.
West keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2##CL2#
West clinches with his opponent.
The referee calls for West to work. #TD2#
West gets control of Shaffer's arms and successfully pulls guard. West will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
West bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shaffer's guard. #REVB#
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaffer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Shaffer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
West lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT2#
Benton Shaffer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3##SU2#
West decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
West throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shaffer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. West is in Shaffer's guard.
Shaffer keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
Shaffer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as West controls the pace.
Let's hope that West has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaffer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bill West has got the better of the ground game so far.
West wanted to stand there but Shaffer had control of the position.
West tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaffer is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
West shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shaffer as he jumps to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well West 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill West!

Event: LFC 1
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Velvet gets caught napping as Bean dives in and scores a takedown. Velvet manages to retain guard.
Bean working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bean slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bean with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bean landing some decent shots from guard.
Bean engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Velvet's head.
Velvet wants to sweep but no luck.
Bean looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Velvet working a defensive guard here.
Velvet is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bean tries to get to full guard but Velvet has control of the leg.
Velvet is looking to take a break and control but Bean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bean trying to control but Velvet postures up. #T2#
Bean is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Velvet's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Velvet's back!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Velvet trying to control the action but Bean just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Velvet showing good submission defense here.
Bean doesn't have the hooks in and Velvet manages to turn into his guard.
Velvet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Velvet wants to stand but Bean has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3##SU#
Velvet decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bean, up you get!
Velvet shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bean counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Velvet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bean paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Velvet throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Bean counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bean. #TD2#
Bean tightens his grip and picks Velvet up, before dumping him to the ground. Velvet manages to land in guard.
Bean postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bean drops back looking for a leg! Velvet is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Velvet manages to kick Bean off! Bean jumps back into Velvet's guard. #SUB2#
Bean drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bean jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velvet swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Bean stopping the sweep attempt from Velvet.
Velvet is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bean is controlling him.
Bean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velvet swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Velvet is looking for a triangle but Bean pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Velvet controls Bean momentarily but Bean frees himself.
Bean advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velvet is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toga Bean dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Velvet misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Bean gets a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Bean is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Velvet on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean trying to control the pace.
Bean lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bean working Velvet over with strikes. #T1#
Bean lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bean uses his free foot to push down on Velvet's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Velvet.
Bean scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bean controlling his opponent.
Velvet is trying to escape the mount.
Velvet wants to control but Bean is having none of it.
Bean scoring with strikes but Velvet is staying in there.
Bean tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bean cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T2##SUB2#
Bean has hold of Velvet's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Velvet manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Velvet keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Bean stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#CL2#
Bean closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Bean lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Velvet is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Bean is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Velvet pulls his head out easily.
Bean is breathing heavily.
Velvet wants to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB2#
Bean is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Velvet pulls his head out easily.
Bean is trying to get back to full guard.
Bean makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bean.
Velvet trying to control the position from guard on top but Bean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velvet is really struggling to control Bean but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Toga Bean has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
We've been informed that Bean has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Bean looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velvet wants to get up but he can't break Bean's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Velvet throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toga Bean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Velvet stalks Bean and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bean's face. Bean staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
Bean gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Bean gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Velvet regains guard.
Velvet scores with a nice shot.
Bean engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Velvet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bean is one step ahead there.
Bean wants to pass the guard but Velvet is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean stopping the sweep attempt from Velvet.
Bean trying to control the position from guard on top but Velvet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Velvet looking for a guillotine here but Bean defends easily.
Bean chips away with some ground and pound.
Velvet being controlled here, momentarily.
Bean is working Velvet over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Velvet had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bean defends it easily.#T2#
Bean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Velvet is keeping the position for now.
Bean lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Velvet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bean lands a couple of elbows.
Bean cracks Velvet with a solid left hand.
Velvet working a defensive guard here.
Bean postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bean is working Velvet over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bean working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Velvet's head.#SUB2#
Bean 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. #T3#
Bean chips away with some ground and pound.
Bean keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Velvet's head.
Bean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Velvet is keeping the position for now.
Velvet 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.#SUB#
Velvet is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bean is aware though and is defending well.
Bean stands up over Velvet, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Velvet is trying to keep Bean in close.
Velvet wants to stand up but Bean is controlling him.
Bean forces his way into half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Bean is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Velvet doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bean. #SUB2#
Bean is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Velvet is just riding it out for now. Bean eventually gives up the hold.
Toga Bean is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bean content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Percival Velvet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Velvet actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toga Bean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bean 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toga Bean!

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