LFC 4 - Penn vs Hexton PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Numero Deux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Digger DeGaetano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Deux
vs
DeGaetano

199 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

186 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Numero Deux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Digger DeGaetano!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DeGaetano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
DeGaetano lands with a cross.
DeGaetano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Deux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DeGaetano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Deux lands a jab to the head.
Deux scores with a hook to the body. DeGaetano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deux misses with the combination.
DeGaetano slips a straight right by Deux.
Deux moves into range and connects with a jab.
DeGaetano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Deux cracks DeGaetano with a good jab.
Deux is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
DeGaetano throws the left hand but Deux avoids the punch easily.
DeGaetano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Deux lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Deux connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeGaetano.
DeGaetano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Deux. Those never looked like landing.
DeGaetano misses with a wild combination.
Deux is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
DeGaetano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeGaetano looks winded!
DeGaetano throws a hook to the side of Deux's head but Deux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deux looks to land a combination. DeGaetano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Deux digs a good body shot into DeGaetano's ribs.

Deux feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends DeGaetano sprawling to the canvas! DeGaetano rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Deux finish him?!

DeGaetano is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeGaetano gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Deux gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Numero Deux!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shad Muckahill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milan Zitska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Muckahill
vs
Zitska

150 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
25
144 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ace of Spades Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shad Muckahill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Milan Zitska!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muckahill listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Muckahill throws a lazy uppercut
and Zitska counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Zitska.
Muckahill throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zitska stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zitska connects with the punch.
Zitska is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zitska ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zitska lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Muckahill at a distance.
Zitska punishes Muckahill's body with a nice straight punch.
Zitska scores with the left hand. Muckahill knows he should have avoided that one.
Zitska shoots in looking for a takedown but Muckahill manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zitska's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zitska staying out of range there.
Muckahill could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zitska punishes Muckahill's body with a nice straight punch.
Shad Muckahill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muckahill is breathing heavily.
Zitska connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Muckahill covering up! Zitska comes in with a big uppercut and Muckahill goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Milan Zitska!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lim Hyun Gyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Knott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knott has chosen Kanye West vs. The xx - Touch The Sky (Carlos Serrano Mix) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hyun Gyu
vs
Knott

190 cm
25
182 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
176 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lim Hyun Gyu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buster Knott!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gyu digs a good hook to Knott's body.
Gyu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Buster Knott has been cut.
Gyu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gyu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Gyu drops Knott with a beautiful combination! Knott stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gyu is looking for the KO!

Knott is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knott tries to get into range but Gyu steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Knott! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Gyu scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lim Hyun Gyu!
A very excited looking Lim Hyun Gyu rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Buster Knott had this to say: 'I still have heaps of improvement, and I'm coming for you next time!'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Micky Feck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Askren has chosen Kanye West-Stronger as his entrance music. Micky Feck has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Feck
vs
Askren

185 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Atlantis
Island Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Micky Feck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ben Askren!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feck throws a head kick that misses.
Askren's coach down at HEADHUNTERS FIGHT CLUB***$50p.w*** SPARRING GYM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Askren's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Askren shoots and misses

and Feck counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Askren defending against the ground and pound.
Askren is looking to regain half guard here but Feck keeps moving and retains side control.
Feck working away.
Askren is not content to let Feck control the position.
Feck working away.
Feck trying to control the position but Askren is working away.
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!
Askren takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feck cracks Askren with a big elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Feck taking a breather here.
Feck looking to control but instead Askren has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Askren wants to improve his position but Feck is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Askren trying to hold on to Feck's head to control him but Feck postures up.
Feck thows a huge punch but Askren dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren is looking to improve his position.
Askren trying to control but Feck postures up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ben Askren hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Askren shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Feck counters with a nice double leg into side control. Askren won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askren takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Askren tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Feck wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Check out the look on Feck's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Feck lands a nice forearm strike.
Askren is looking to regain half guard here but Feck keeps moving and retains side control.
Askren looks winded!
Feck moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feck throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Feck slows the pace down.
Feck working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Askren is working to avoid the ground and pound but Feck connects with a decent elbow.
Feck working away.
Feck will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Askren is trying to improve his position.
Askren manages to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feck is controlling the pace.
Feck thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Feck has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

Askren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Feck pulls his head out easily.
Feck seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Askren does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Askren is trying to maintain the position but Feck is very close to passing his half guard.
Askren is pressing down on Feck's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micky Feck dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Askren with a poor takedown

and Feck counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Askren trying to control here.
Askren is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Feck scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are battling for position here. Askren manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Feck trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
Askren wants to hit a switch here but Feck passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Askren there!
Feck can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Askren is looking to escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askren tries to lock up and control but Feck gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren is bucking up trying to escape but Feck cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Feck is landing with some decent strikes but Askren is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Askren wants to hold on but Feck pushes him away.
Micky Feck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Askren in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Askren is breathing heavily.
Feck can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Askren is looking to escape.
Feck landing punches.
Feck cracks Askren with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Feck landing strikes from the mount and Askren is in trouble!
Askren is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feck scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Askren?
Feck postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Askren looks a forlorn figure.
Askren wants to control but Feck is having none of it.
Askren is in a horrible position here. Feck smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Askren is rocked!
Askren taking shots to the head.
Askren is still in real trouble! Can Feck finish him?
Feck lands a big shot there that rocks Askren but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Feck with shots to the head and body - Askren looks very uncomfortable down there.
Feck putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Feck is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Askren can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Feck unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Askren wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Feck celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micky Feck!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Mashine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Mashine
vs
Smith

175 cm
25
171 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

179 cm
24
179 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ace of Spades Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arnold Mashine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gilbert Smith!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mashine shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Mashine fails with a takedown attempt.
Mashine wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Mashine stuffs the takedown.

Smith gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Mashine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mashine is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Mashine managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Mashine controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mashine is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith works to advance to full mount. Mashine defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mashine is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smith connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Smith can't control as he wanted to and Mashine manages to get the fight back to his half guard.

Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mashine looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mashine is looking to escape.
Smith is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mashine is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Smith misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mashine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to control but Mashine wriggling away.

Smith is working for a guillotine from mount but Mashine frees his head quite easily.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith trying to control but Mashine is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Smith throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Mashine on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mashine tries to get out of the position.
Mashine tries to hold on but Smith postures up.

Smith looking to isolate an arm here. Mashine doesn't see it coming and as Smith extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gilbert Smith!
A determined Gilbert Smith didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randall Hexton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casey Penn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hexton
vs
Penn

164 cm
25
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
149 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Randall Hexton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Casey Penn!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn throws the kick towards the body but Hexton avoids it.
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hexton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Penn tries for a takedown but Hexton circles away easily

and Hexton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Penn's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Penn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hexton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hexton stands and throws Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hexton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hexton works to advance to full mount. Penn defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hexton wants to control the action but instead Penn gets a body lock and reverses into Hexton's guard! Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hexton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Penn defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn pushes down on Hexton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hexton is pressing down on Penn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hexton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hexton looking for a sweep. Not yet Hexton, not yet.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Hexton is keeping the position.
Hexton trying to control the position here.

Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hexton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Hexton's legs - danger averted.

Hexton is looking for a triangle but Penn pushes his legs off easily.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hexton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Penn passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Hexton is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hexton is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hexton has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hexton trying to control here.
Penn prevents Hexton from improving his position.

Hexton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hexton won't allow Penn to pass to mount.

Hexton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
Hexton is trying to maintain the position but Penn is very close to passing his half guard.

Hexton looking for submissions off his back.
Penn moves into full mount! Hexton won't be happy about that!
Hexton tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Penn is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hexton is surviving well by controlling Penn's body position as best he can.
Hexton can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hexton regains half guard.
Hexton trying to control from the bottom.
Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Hexton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Penn passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hexton gets back to half guard.
Hexton trying to control from the bottom.
Hexton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Penn on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hexton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hexton is breathing heavily.
Hexton is refusing to be controlled, as Penn sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Hexton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Penn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hexton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Penn's guard now.
Hexton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penn trying to control the position.
Hexton wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Hexton tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Hexton is working hard here to advance position.
Hexton wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Hexton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hexton ducks under a wild hook from Penn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Penn.
Penn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hexton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Randall Hexton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casey Penn.
Hexton tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Hexton from controlling successfully.
Hexton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Randall Hexton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hexton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hexton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.

Hexton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Penn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hexton, into his guard.
Penn stands and throws Hexton's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hexton tries to bench press Penn off him but Penn keeps the position.
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!

Penn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hexton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hexton is trying to improve his position.
Penn tries to move to mount but Hexton blocks the move with his legs.
Penn working away.
Hexton regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking to advance position but Hexton won't allow it.
Hexton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Penn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Penn's back!

Penn fending off the submission attempt from Hexton.

Hexton is looking for the choke from the back position but Penn is controlling his hands well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penn is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hexton's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Hexton is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Penn is defending well though. Hexton let's go of the attempt for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Hexton working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Hexton is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Penn looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn just trying to survive but Hexton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Hexton is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Hexton is persistently looking for the submission but Penn is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Hexton dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Penn shoots for a takedown but Hexton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Casey Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hexton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Penn dives in for a single leg takedown but Hexton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Hexton.
Penn has Hexton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hexton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Randall Hexton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casey Penn.
Penn is trying to pull guard but Hexton has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hexton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Penn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hexton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Penn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Hexton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penn fails with the takedown

and Hexton counters with a shoot takedown. Penn fights it but they end up in guard.

Hexton 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.
Hexton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
Randall Hexton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hexton content to stall in guard here.
Hexton won't allow Penn to get back to his feet.
Hexton content to stall in guard here.
Hexton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Penn for as long as he can get away with.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Randall Hexton.
Penn with a poor takedown

and Hexton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hexton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Randall Hexton wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hexton connects with an inside leg kick.
Penn misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Penn. Those never looked like landing.
Penn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hexton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Penn's guard.
Hexton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hexton pushes down on Penn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hexton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Casey Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Randall Hexton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hexton, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall Hexton!
A relieved looking Randall Hexton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.