Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: EMP Verygood vs Jaroslav 2
Date: Jan 26, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hibbert is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Hibbert trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gracie seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hibbert is holding on tight.
Gracie landing strikes from the mount and Hibbert is in trouble!
Hibbert is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T1#
Gracie wants to take Hibbert's back here but Hibbert is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hibbert is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie fails to take his opponent's back.
Hibbert is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hibbert is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie looking to control but Hibbert is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hibbert is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Gracie is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hibbert is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie looking to control but Hibbert is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hibbert regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie prevents Hibbert from improving his position.
Hibbert taking some punishment here, with Gracie in his half guard.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hibbert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Gracie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hibbert won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hibbert!
Hibbert really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hibbert is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Hibbert slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Hibbert looking for submissions off his back.
Hibbert is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Hibbert tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Hibbert is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie trying to control the action but Hibbert is working from the bottom.
Hibbert wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Hibbert is working away.
Hibbert is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hibbert avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raul Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hibbert misses with a few strikes there.
Hibbert lands a high kick! #CL2#
Gracie rushes Hibbert and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hibbert letting Gracie take a breather here.
Gracie trying to control the position but instead, Hibbert has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gracie into the cage.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Hibbert has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hibbert lands with a left to the head.
Hibbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hibbert looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Gracie lands a hook that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Hibbert is trying to maintain a safe position but Gracie gets an underhook and turns Hibbert into the cage.
Hibbert looking to stall.
Hibbert seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Gracie is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Gracie is trying to stall. #T1#
Gracie lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hibbert.
A head punch on the inside from Hibbert fails to land.
Hibbert scores with a shoulder strike.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hibbert lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Hibbert trying to stall but Gracie improves his position.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Hibbert.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hibbert.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Hibbert.
Hibbert blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hibbert just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tony Hibbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Gracie.
Hibbert lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hibbert digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Hibbert lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2##TD2#
Gracie pulls guard successfully.
Hibbert trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Hibbert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Hibbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Hibbert tries to pass.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hibbert throwing strikes but missing.
Hibbert is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Hibbert has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie is in trouble now - Hibbert has advanced to mount!
Hibbert breaks from Gracie's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3##SUB#
Hibbert goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Gracie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hibbert works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Hibbert keeps moving.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Raul Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Hibbert has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Hibbert has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Hibbert trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hibbert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hibbert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hibbert looking for a sweep. Not yet Hibbert, not yet.
Gracie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hibbert works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hibbert keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Hibbert dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hibbert throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hibbert swivels and escapes.
Hibbert misses the shot to the body.
Hibbert throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Hibbert didn't expect that.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Hibbert keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Hibbert bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Hibbert tries to pass. #SUB#
Hibbert is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Gracie trying to control but Hibbert is working from the bottom.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Hibbert is keeping the position.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Hibbert.#SUB#
Hibbert escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hibbert lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hibbert wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hibbert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hibbert tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Gracie swings around for an armbar but Hibbert sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard.
Hibbert is looking to advance position but Gracie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Hibbert tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hibbert is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
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!
Hibbert is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Hibbert tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hibbert is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie breaks from Hibbert's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gracie tries to control but Hibbert wriggling away.
Hibbert really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Hibbert to control.
Gracie in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #SUB2#
Hibbert tries to improve his position but Gracie has taken his back! Gracie has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Hibbert tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gracie pushes Hibbert away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raul Gracie!
Raul Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EMP Ispa vs. Marceau
Date: Jan 12, 2020

#R1#
Hibbert throws a jab when Hijikata was well out of range.
Hibbert throws a combination that misses
and Hijikata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hibbert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hijikata is looking to counter the offense by Hibbert and move into the clinch.
Hijikata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Hibbert misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hijikata.
Hibbert throws a low kick but Hijikata avoids it.
Hibbert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hijikata moves out of range of the leg kick from Hibbert.
Hibbert is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hijikata sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hibbert takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hibbert tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hijikata swats away the attempt to clinch by Hibbert.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert avoids the body shot from Hijikata.
Hibbert looks to land a combination but Hijikata avoids it well.
Hijikata lands a nice shot to the body.
Hijikata with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hibbert jabs Hijikata to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hijikata. That's going to slow Hibbert down.
Hijikata lands a body shot.
Hijikata is looking to wear down Hibbert with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Hibbert misses with a body shot
enabling Hijikata to counter with a crisp jab.
Hijikata getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That kick from Hijikata tenderised Hibbert's leg. Hibbert is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hijikata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hijikata lands with a good body shot.
Hijikata looks to score with a jab to the body but Hibbert is just out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hibbert 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.
Hibbert dips to his left and cracks Hijikata with an uppercut!
A slapping body kick lands there for Hijikata.
Hijikata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hibbert.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hijikata. Hibbert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hijikata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hibbert.
Hibbert takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hijikata moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Hibbert misses.
Hijikata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Hibbert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hibbert tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hijikata swivels and escapes.
Hijikata seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hijikata.
Hibbert throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Hijikata counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hijikata. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hijikata.
I was talking to Hijikata's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hijikata as Hibbert tries to tie him up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hijikata as Hibbert tries to tie him up.
Hibbert looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hijikata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hibbert lands a shoulder strike.
Hijikata blocks an uppercut.
Hijikata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hibbert as Hijikata tries to tie him up.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hibbert swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hibbert takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Hijikata taking a breather. #TD2#
Hibbert pulls Hijikata into guard.
Hijikata showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hijikata wants to control from the top but Hibbert keeps moving.
Hibbert working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Hibbert is looking for a triangle here but Hijikata uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
A lull in the action here as Hijikata stalls from top position.
Hibbert manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Hibbert passes into side control, despite Hijikata's attempt to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hijikata wants to control but Hibbert postures up.#SUB2#
Hibbert thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hibbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hijikata keeps working.
Hijikata is looking to reverse the position.
Hijikata is working hard here to advance position.
Hibbert trying to control the action but Hijikata is working from the bottom.
Hibbert wants to take a breather but Hijikata manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hibbert.
Hibbert postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Hijikata dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hibbert tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hijikata defends well and Hibbert ends up having to push Hijikata into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hibbert throws out a leg kick but Hijikata moves out of range and Hibbert only half commits. #CL#
Hijikata moves into range and clinches up with Hibbert.
Hibbert throws a head punch that misses.
Hibbert controlling the action here for a moment.
Hijikata digs a right hand into Hibbert's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hibbert's gas tank.
Hijikata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hibbert can do to turn this around?
Hijikata blocks an uppercut.
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
Hijikata lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hibbert stalling.
Hijikata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
Hijikata presses Hibbert against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hibbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hijikata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata struggles to land a body shot inside as Hibbert controls his hands. #T1#
Hijikata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Hijikata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hibbert is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hijikata tries to work over Hibbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Hibbert avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hijikata.
Hibbert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hibbert blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hijikata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hibbert misses with some punches.
Hijikata stalling in the clinch but Hibbert improves position.
Hijikata wants to stall.
Hibbert is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hijikata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hijikata tries to work over Hibbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hibbert just leaning against Hijikata, taking a breather.
Hibbert blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Hijikata.
Hibbert misses with some punches.
Hijikata leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hijikata lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hibbert or not.
Hibbert is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Hijikata.
Hibbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hibbert blocking some punches.
Hijikata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hijikata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hijikata taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hijikata lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hibbert scores with a hook to the body.
Hibbert blocks a body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hijikata.
Hijikata can't find room to land a body shot as Hibbert controls the action.
Hijikata blocking some punches. #T3#
Hijikata lands a nice uppercut.
Hibbert prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a nice uppercut.
Hibbert makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hijikata is working Hibbert over against the cage.
Hijikata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hibbert is trying to drag Hijikata to the mat but Hijikata just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hibbert is trying to stall.
Hibbert is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hijikata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata tries a body shot but Hibbert blocks it.
Hibbert misses with a body punch.
Hibbert lands with a light punch inside.
Hibbert misses with the head strike.
Hijikata throws a head punch that misses.
Hijikata wants to stall. #T4#
Hijikata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hijikata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Toshi Hijikata has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Hijikata - that landed with a thud.
Hibbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hijikata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hibbert working aggressively here.
Hijikata misses with some punches.
Hijikata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hibbert fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Hijikata.
Hibbert lands a nice uppercut.
Hijikata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hijikata pushes Hibbert back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hijikata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Hijikata.
A right hook to the body lands for Hijikata. #TD2#
Hijikata is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hibbert is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hijikata to the mat. Hijikata regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hijikata utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Hijikata 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#
Hijikata lands a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Hijikata lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hibbert doesn't seem phased though.
Hibbert thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hibbert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hijikata swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hibbert takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hibbert misses with a hook.
Tony Hibbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hibbert takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hijikata lands a slapping body shot.
Hibbert throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hibbert tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hijikata thumps Hibbert with a low kick.
Hijikata lands a leg kick that knocks Hibbert off balance momentarily.
Hijikata takes a swing at Hibbert's ribcage but misses.
Hibbert misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Hijikata clinches with his opponent.
Hijikata lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hibbert will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hijikata up against the cage.
Hijikata can't find room to land a body shot as Hibbert controls the action.
Hibbert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hibbert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Hibbert avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
Hibbert is trying to maintain a safe position but Hijikata gets an underhook and turns Hibbert into the cage.
Hibbert is working Hijikata over against the cage.
A short left from Hibbert.
Hijikata misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Hibbert gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hibbert wants to pass the guard but Hijikata is keeping the position.
Hijikata seems keen to control Hibbert's posture.
Hibbert trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hijikata is pulling down on Hibbert's head. It's preventing any offense from Hibbert, at least for the moment.
Hijikata has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Hibbert wants to control from the top but Hijikata keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hijikata looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hijikata takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A combination from Hibbert does no damage.
Toshi Hijikata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hibbert dips to his left and cracks Hijikata with an uppercut!
Hibbert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hijikata.
Hibbert closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hijikata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hibbert. #T3#
Hijikata on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hijikata moves out of range as Hibbert strikes.
Hijikata is looking to land body kicks.
Hibbert fails with a takedown attempt.
Hijikata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hibbert takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hijikata shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hibbert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hijikata.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hijikata. That's going to slow Hibbert down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hibbert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Toshi Hijikata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Hibbert misses with a lunging right hand
and Hijikata counters with a thumping low kick.
Hibbert shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hijikata defends it nicely.
Hijikata fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hibbert misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hibbert catches Hijikata with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hijikata lands a really nice looking cross but Hibbert seems unphased.
Hijikata tries a head kick but it misses.
Hibbert throws a series of punches but Hijikata avoids them all with ease.
Hibbert fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Hibbert.
Nice defenses there by Hijikata.
Hibbert takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tony Hibbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hibbert takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Hijikata moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Hijikata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hijikata, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Hijikata!

Event: EMP Asham vs Marley
Date: Dec 22, 2019

#R1#
Ahma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hibbert.
Ahma checks the leg kick.
Ahma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hibbert swings for the body but Ahma moves out of range.
It looked like Ahma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hibbert.
Hibbert scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hibbert walks into a left hand.
Ahma staying out of range there.
Ahma moves out of range as Hibbert throws a body kick.
Hibbert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahma.
Hibbert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hibbert misses with a body shot.
Tony Hibbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma slips a jab and a cross from Hibbert.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert throws a jab when Ahma was well out of range.
Hibbert thuds a left hand into Ahma's body.
A slow jab from Hibbert misses its intended target.
Ahma throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Hibbert counters by moving into the clinch.
Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by Hibbert.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hibbert 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.#T1#
Hibbert throws a head punch that misses.
Hibbert's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hibbert stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Hibbert's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Hibbert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hibbert fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hibbert. #TD#
Ahma lands a takedown into guard.
Hibbert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahma is one step ahead there.
Hibbert controlling the position.
Hibbert looking for a sweep. Not yet Hibbert, not yet.
Ahma landing with the ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Hibbert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hibbert looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hibbert controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hibbert working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahma.
Ahma trying to control but Hibbert is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hibbert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Ahma throws a sloppy strike and Hibbert has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Ahma is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Hibbert!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Hibbert!

Event: EMP Toivonen vs Ipsa
Date: Nov 17, 2019

#R1#
Hibbert scores with a hook to the body. Bing Bang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hibbert dips to his left and cracks Bing Bang with an uppercut!
Hibbert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bing Bang.
Bing Bang appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hibbert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hibbert connects with a right hand. Bing Bang shakes it off.
Bing Bang takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Hibbert clinches up with Bing Bang and pushes him back against the cage.
Hibbert takes a shot to the head.
Bing Bang misses with a body punch.
Bing Bang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hibbert lands a shot to the body.
Bing Bang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hibbert works on Bing Bang's body with a couple of short punches.
Bing Bang throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hibbert lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bing Bang backwards.
Hibbert misses with a punch on the inside.
Hibbert prevents a body shot from Bing Bang. #T1#
Hibbert swings wildly with an uppercut but Bing Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bing Bang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bing Bang throws a head punch that misses.
Bing Bang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hibbert lands with a short shot to the head.
We've been informed that Hibbert has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hibbert pushes Bing Bang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hibbert misses with a body punch.
Hibbert tries a body shot but Bing Bang blocks it.
Bing Bang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bing Bang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hibbert scores with a shoulder strike.
Bing Bang tries a body shot but Hibbert blocks it.
Hibbert can't find room to land a body shot as Bing Bang controls the action.
Bing Bang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hibbert blocks it with crossed arms.
Bing Bang misses with a knee strike.
Bing Bang blocking some punches.
Hibbert works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hibbert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
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!#TD2#
Hibbert decides to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hibbert is on top in guard. #REVB#
Bing Bang keeping moving, preventing Hibbert from controlling successfully.
Bing Bang keeping full guard, as Hibbert tries to pass.
Bing Bang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hibbert's guard. #REVR#
Hibbert 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.
Bing Bang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hibbert wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB2#
Hibbert is looking for a triangle but Bing Bang pushes his legs off easily.
Hibbert has control of Bing Bang's left arm, preventing Bing Bang from doing any damage.
Bing Bang trying to control the position from guard on top but Hibbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bing Bang preventing the sweep.
Hibbert is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bing Bang trying to control the position from guard on top but Hibbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bing Bang avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hibbert is pulling down on Bing Bang's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Hibbert working for a triangle but Bing Bang defends it easily.
Hibbert controlling Bing Bang's posture.
Hibbert wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Hibbert dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hibbert throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hibbert feints a jab promting Bing Bang to slip. Hibbert then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bing Bang slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hibbert throws a body punch but Bing Bang moves out of range.
Hibbert lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bing Bang backs up against the cage.
Hibbert darts in looking for a takedown but Bing Bang gets double underhooks and turns Hibbert into the cage.
Bing Bang is looking for a counter combo.
Bing Bang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hibbert. Hibbert obviously looking to wear him down.
Hibbert fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hibbert smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hibbert throws a jab when Bing Bang was well out of range.
Hibbert pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Hibbert tries to get set, Bing Bang tries to push him back and clinch up but Hibbert manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hibbert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hibbert scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Hibbert shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bing Bang as he avoids it easily.
Tony Hibbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hibbert lands a slapping body shot.
Hibbert has his takedown stuffed
and Bing Bang counters with a stiff right hand.
Ching Chang Bing Bang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Hibbert.
Hibbert throws an overhand right that lands on Bing Bang's shoulder, as Bing Bang tries to avoid the shot.
Hibbert's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hibbert duly obliges.
Hibbert connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hibbert connects with a high kick.
Hibbert throws a series of punches but Bing Bang avoids them all with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Bing Bang misses its target.
Hibbert throws a jab but it's blocked by Bing Bang.
Hibbert fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bing Bang is looking for a counter combo.
Hibbert lands with a nice combination. Bing Bang backs away looking to recover.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bing Bang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hibbert misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hibbert shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bing Bang defends it nicely.
Bing Bang thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hibbert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hibbert misses with a lunging right hand
and Bing Bang counters with a good low kick that Hibbert was not able to check.
Hibbert lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ching Chang Bing Bang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bing Bang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hibbert throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Hibbert misses its intended target. #T3#
Hibbert shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bing Bang as he jumps to the side.
A counter left hand to the body from Bing Bang misses its target.
Bing Bang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hibbert.
Tony Hibbert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hibbert looks to land a combination but Bing Bang avoids it well.
Bing Bang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've been told by Bing Bang's head coaches at Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hibbert swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Hibbert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hibbert throws a body shot but no joy.
Hibbert misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bing Bang appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hibbert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bing Bang circles away quickly and effectively.
Bing Bang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Hibbert tests Bing Bang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hibbert throws a jab when Bing Bang was well out of range.
Bing Bang throws a big counter combination but Hibbert scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hibbert fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bing Bang avoids it really well and circles away.
As Hibbert tries to get set, Bing Bang tries to push him back and clinch up but Hibbert manages to avoid the attempt.
Hibbert misses with a takedown attempt
and Bing Bang counters with a big head kick but Hibbert shrugs it off.
A punch lands to the side of Bing Bang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hibbert misses with a takedown attempt
and Bing Bang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hibbert is breathing heavily.
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!
Hibbert throws an off balance right hand
and Bing Bang counters with a body kick.
Hibbert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Bing Bang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hibbert.
Nice takedown defense from Bing Bang. No joy for Hibbert on that attempt.
Bing Bang is looking to counter punch.
Hibbert misses with a lunging right hand
and Bing Bang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Hibbert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bing Bang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bing Bang throws a big counter combination but Hibbert scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bing Bang staying out of range there.
Bing Bang throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hibbert avoids it.
Hibbert fails with the takedown.
Hibbert misses with the combination.
Bing Bang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hibbert looks for a takedown but Bing Bang sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert misses with a leg kick.
Bing Bang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hibbert shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bing Bang as he jumps to the side.
Ching Chang Bing Bang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Hibbert.
Hibbert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slow jab from Hibbert misses its intended target.
Bing Bang is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Hibbert misses with a combination
and Bing Bang counters with an inside leg kick.
Hibbert swinging wildly here.
Hibbert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bing Bang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hibbert connects with a jab.
Hibbert tries to work over Bing Bang's front leg with a kick but Bing Bang checks it.
Hibbert misses with a body punch
and Bing Bang counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hibbert 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.
Bing Bang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bing Bang slips under a jab from Hibbert.#T2##TD2#
Hibbert shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hibbert showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Bing Bang makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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!
Hibbert shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bing Bang as he avoids it easily.
Hibbert misses with a hook
and Bing Bang counters with a stiff right hand.
Ching Chang Bing Bang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hibbert swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bing Bang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hibbert manages to circle out of the way.
Hibbert throws a poor cross that misses
and Bing Bang counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Hibbert does no damage.
Bing Bang appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hibbert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Bing Bang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A nice combination there by Hibbert.
Hibbert fails with a takedown attempt.
Hibbert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Hibbert is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bing Bang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hibbert tries to bum rush Bing Bang with a series of wild strikes but Bing Bang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Hibbert tries to get set, Bing Bang tries to push him back and clinch up but Hibbert manages to avoid the attempt.
Bing Bang avoids the body shot from Hibbert.
Hibbert tries to work over Bing Bang's front leg with a kick but Bing Bang checks it.
As Hibbert tries to get set, Bing Bang tries to push him back and clinch up but Hibbert manages to avoid the attempt.
Hibbert throws a combination that misses
and Bing Bang counters with a straight right hand.
Good work by Bing Bang as he checks the leg kick.
Bing Bang is looking for a counter combo.
Hibbert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Hibbert misses the target.
Hibbert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bing Bang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hibbert.
Bing Bang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Hibbert throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Bing Bang counters by clinching up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bing Bang.
Bing Bang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hibbert is trying to pull guard but Bing Bang has him pressed against the cage.
Bing Bang lands a knee to the body.
Bing Bang with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hibbert is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bing Bang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hibbert avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hibbert is trying to stall.
Ching Chang Bing Bang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bing Bang misses with a knee strike.
Hibbert working aggressively here.
Bing Bang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls for Hibbert to work.
Bing Bang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hibbert avoids it.

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 Ching Chang Bing Bang.
I think Hibbert has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Hibbert!

Event: EMP Boaz vs Dong
Date: Nov 01, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Lupei takes the fight into the clinch.
Lupei takes a shot to the head.
Hibbert prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei lands a left hand.
Hibbert stalling in the clinch but Lupei improves position.
Lupei scores with a shot to the side of Hibbert's head.
Hibbert looking to stall.
Hibbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Lupei stalling.
Lupei is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hibbert.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert misses with the head strike.
Hibbert tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Hibbert back against the cage.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Lupei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike.
Lupei lands a right hand. #T1#
Lupei trying to control the position but instead, Hibbert has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lupei into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Hibbert effectively controlling the action here.
Hibbert tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Hibbert misses with a punch on the inside.
Hibbert misses with a punch on the inside.
Hibbert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hibbert wants to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Hibbert avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Hibbert lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lupei scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Lupei lands with a right to the head.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Hibbert.
Lupei's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lupei lands a nice shot to the body.
Hibbert lands a nice shot to the body.
Hibbert is trying to stall.
Hibbert lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Lupei.
Hibbert blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Lupei has Hibbert pushed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Hibbert.
Lupei tries to work over Hibbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei blocking some punches. #T3#
Hibbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei working aggressively here. #BC2#
Lupei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hibbert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Hibbert has managed to clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hibbert.
Hibbert has Lupei pushed against the cage.
Hibbert prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hibbert tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Hibbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hibbert letting Lupei take a breather here.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Lupei lands a hook that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Lupei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hibbert lands with a right to the head.
Lupei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hibbert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hibbert as Lupei tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
A short right from Lupei on the inside.
Lupei is trying to stall.
A short left from Lupei.
Lupei looking to stall.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Hibbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lupei takes a swing at Hibbert's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Hibbert clinches up against the cage.
Lupei scores with a shoulder strike.
Hibbert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hibbert softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hibbert fails to land.
Hibbert blocking some punches.
Lupei takes a shot to the head.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Hibbert gets through Lupei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Hibbert controls the action.
Serafim Lupei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hibbert misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Hibbert lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hibbert lands a hook that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hibbert stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hibbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hibbert creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupei stalling. #T1#
Hibbert pushes Lupei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lupei displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hibbert up against the cage.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Hibbert. #BC2#
Lupei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lupei slips a straight right by Hibbert.
Lupei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hibbert drops his hands momentarily and Lupei takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hibbert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hibbert with a hook.
Hibbert misses with a takedown attempt - Lupei sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lupei connects with a solid leg kick.
Hibbert misses with the combination.
That kick from Lupei tenderised Hibbert's leg. Hibbert is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Hibbert tries to clinch but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei connects with the punch.
Hibbert takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hibbert on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lupei. Lupei obviously looking to wear him down.
Lupei lands a leg kick that knocks Hibbert off balance momentarily.
Hibbert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lupei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lupei moves out of range as Hibbert throws a body kick.
Lupei takes a swing at Hibbert's ribcage but misses.
Lupei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Serafim Lupei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hibbert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lupei.
Hibbert throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hibbert throws a right hand that Lupei ducks under and follows up with a left that Lupei also avoids with ease.
Hibbert scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A combination from Hibbert does no damage.
Lupei digs a good body shot into Hibbert's ribs.#T3#
Lupei misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Hibbert. Those never looked like landing.
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
Hibbert takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lupei.
Hibbert swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lupei thuds a left hand into Hibbert's body.
Hibbert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hibbert swats away the attempt to clinch by Lupei.
As Lupei looks to move away, Hibbert throws a big counter combo but Lupei just gets out of the way.
Hibbert takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Hibbert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hibbert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tony Hibbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupei takes a swing at Hibbert's ribcage but misses.
Hibbert turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lupei throws an overhand right that lands on Hibbert's shoulder, as Hibbert tries to avoid the shot.
Hibbert swinging wildly here. #T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Hibbert.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hibbert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lupei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lupei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lupei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hibbert swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lupei is looking to slow Hibbert down with leg kicks.
Hibbert throws a hook but Lupei avoids it easily.
Lupei scores with a sloppy right hand. Hibbert should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Hibbert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hibbert avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hibbert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hibbert avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hibbert lands with a straight right. Lupei didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tony Hibbert will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lupei throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tony Hibbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lupei.
Lupei looks to throw a body kick#CL#
and Hibbert counters by clinching up.
Hibbert lands a hook that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lupei.
Lupei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lupei lands a hook that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Lupei has Hibbert pressed against the cage.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Hibbert.
Hibbert is trying to maintain a safe position but Lupei gets an underhook and turns Hibbert into the cage.
Hibbert tries to stall but Lupei uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Lupei lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hibbert is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Hibbert is trying to maintain a safe position but Lupei gets an underhook and turns Hibbert into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony Hibbert.
Hibbert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Hibbert.
Lupei stuns Hibbert with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lupei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hibbert slips under a jab from Lupei.
Hibbert lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lupei at a distance.
Lupei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hibbert connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lupei. Lupei circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lupei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hibbert throws an off balance right hand
and Lupei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A clash of legs there as Lupei blocks the low kick.
Hibbert looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
Hibbert misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hibbert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lupei.
Lupei lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Lupei does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hibbert tries to clinch there but Lupei circles away. #CL#
Hibbert moves into the clinch.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hibbert as Lupei tries to tie him up.
Lupei trying to stall but Hibbert improves his position.
Lupei working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hibbert.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Hibbert working aggressively here.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Lupei letting Hibbert take a breather here.
Lupei avoiding damage.
Lupei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lupei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Lupei digs a right hand underneath Hibbert's ribcage. Hibbert let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Lupei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lupei.
Hibbert connects with a right hand. Lupei shakes it off.
Lupei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lupei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lupei scores with a three punch combo!
Lupei walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hibbert takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Lupei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hibbert shoots for a double leg takedown but Lupei sprawls well. He's pushed Hibbert's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lupei darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Serafim Lupei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hibbert scores with a nice head shot.
A big left from Hibbert misses.
Lupei looks to land a combination but Hibbert avoids it well. #CL2#
Lupei closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Lupei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Hibbert controls his hands.
Hibbert is trying to maintain a safe position but Lupei gets an underhook and turns Hibbert into the cage.
Hibbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Hibbert.
Lupei scores with a shoulder strike.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serafim Lupei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lupei 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: EMP Scrotum vs Graves
Date: Oct 04, 2019

#R1#
Hibbert thuds his right hand into Alvado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alvado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hibbert with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Alvado to counter with a crisp jab.
Hibbert looks to land a right hand but Alvado moved out of range.
No joy there for Hibbert, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hibbert misses with a straight left.
Alvado checks a leg kick.
Hibbert lands a right hook to the body.
Hibbert gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hibbert shoots in for a double leg but Alvado sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hibbert throws a body shot but no joy.
Hibbert walks into a straight right hand from Alvado.
Hibbert throws a right and a left that Alvado avoids nicely.
Alvado 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.
Tony Hibbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvado wants to clinch.
Hibbert fails with a takedown attempt.
Marco Alvado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Hibbert.
Hibbert fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Alvado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alvado takes a swing at Hibbert's ribcage but misses.
Hibbert tries to clinch but Alvado is having none of it. #CL#
Alvado moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Alvado on the inside.
Nice body punch from Alvado.
Hibbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hibbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvado.
Hibbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hibbert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hibbert lands a left hand.
Alvado working aggressively here.
Alvado pushes Hibbert back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Alvado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alvado gets through Hibbert's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hibbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvado.
Hibbert is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alvado misses with some punches. #T2#
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Hibbert controls the action.
Alvado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Alvado.
Alvado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Hibbert controls his hands.
Hibbert swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hibbert is trying to stall.
Hibbert throws a head punch that misses.
Alvado misses with some punches.
Hibbert is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alvado digs a right hand into Hibbert's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hibbert's gas tank.
Alvado tries a body shot but Hibbert blocks it.
Hibbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Hibbert.
Hibbert lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hibbert is struggling to control the position.#T3#
Alvado lands a left hand.
Alvado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Alvado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hibbert on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Alvado misses.
Hibbert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hibbert uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alvado has time to react.
Hibbert lands a nice shot that snaps Alvado's head back.
Alvado chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hibbert tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alvado throwing a counter right hand but Hibbert manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Hibbert closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hibbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado is trying to stall.
Hibbert takes a shot to the head.
Alvado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Hibbert controls the action.
Hibbert throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvados head.
A short right from Hibbert on the inside. #T4#
Hibbert lands a right hand.
Hibbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hibbert blocks an uppercut.
Hibbert taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hibbert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Hibbert blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Hibbert blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Hibbert to work.
Hibbert throws a head punch that misses.
Alvado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hibbert softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hibbert misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Alvado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alvado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alvado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hibbert can do to turn this around?
Hibbert takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvado.
Alvado works Hibbert's body with a nice hook.
Hibbert misses with a left hand
and Alvado counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Alvado. That snapped Hibbert's head back.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Hibbert.
Hibbert misses with a left hand
letting Alvado counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Hibbert shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alvado napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado is looking to reverse the position.
Hibbert working away.
Alvado prevents Hibbert from moving into mount.
Hibbert is looking to take a break and control but Alvado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alvado struggling a bit here.#T1#
Alvado is looking for a sweep.
Alvado stops Hibbert from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Hibbert looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alvado is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Hibbert tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hibbert has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hibbert advances to mount. #SUB2#
Hibbert goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Alvado is on top in guard.
Hibbert controls Alvado momentarily but Alvado frees himself.
Our spies down at at Ramirez School Of Excellence inform us that Hibbert has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Alvado sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvado trying to control the position from guard on top but Hibbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvado postures up.
Alvado looking to pass the guard.
Hibbert is adopting a defensive guard.
Alvado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hibbert being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Hibbert keeping moving, preventing Alvado from controlling successfully.
Alvado controlling from the top position.
Hibbert working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Hibbert throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hibbert tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alvado is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hibbert manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvado manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hibbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hibbert won't allow Alvado to sweep him here.
Hibbert seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Alvado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hibbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hibbert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvado is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvado looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Hibbert rushes Alvado and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hibbert fails to land.
Alvado lands an uppercut.
Hibbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado pushes Hibbert back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvado is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hibbert working aggressively here.
A short right from Hibbert on the inside.
Alvado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hibbert prevents a body shot from Alvado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Alvado.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvado.
Alvado throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Alvado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hibbert tries to clinch up but Alvado circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvado avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Alvado moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alvado connects with a body shot.
Alvado lands a jab.
Hibbert shoots in and drives through. Alvado sprawls well.
Hibbert fails with a takedown attempt.
Hibbert moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Donk. Alvado catches Hibbert right on the button with a cross.
Alvado is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jab, jab by Alvado - just one landing.
Hibbert on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alvado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alvado jabs Hibbert to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Alvado there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marco Alvado is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvado throws a body shot but no joy.
Hibbert takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Hibbert tries to clinch up but Alvado circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvado scores with a jab. Hibbert acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hibbert walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hibbert listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alvado avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alvado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD2#
Hibbert decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Alvado has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hibbert is on him like a limpet, forcing Alvado back against the cage.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hibbert.
Hibbert looking to stall.
Hibbert scores with a shot to the side of Alvado's head.
Alvado throws an elbow but it misses.
Hibbert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alvado.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvado. #T3#
Alvado swings wildly with an uppercut but Hibbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvado blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hibbert.
Hibbert stalling in the clinch but Alvado improves position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hibbert takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hibbert prevents a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hibbert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alvado lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hibbert.
Alvado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alvado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hibbert working aggressively here.
Alvado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvado lands a nice uppercut.
Alvado lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marco Alvado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alvado misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alvado tries a body shot but Hibbert blocks it.
Alvado lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hibbert or not.
Alvado misses with a body punch.
Hibbert wants to stall.
Hibbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hibbert.
Alvado misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Alvado breaks the clinch.
Hibbert throws a nice looking combination but Alvado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Hibbert closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Alvado gets full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hibbert wants to control from the top but Alvado keeps moving.
Alvado controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Alvado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alvado 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Alvado!
Marco Alvado seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EMP Araujo vs Lemieux 3
Date: Sep 06, 2019

#R1#
Darwin loads up on a big right hand but Hibbert slips the punch.
Hibbert throws a head kick that misses
and Darwin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Darwin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hibbert is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A shot to the body from Hibbert misses
and Darwin counters with a stiff right hand.
Hibbert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hibbert.
Darwin moves out of range of the body kick.
Hibbert throws a head kick but Darwin moves out of range.
Hibbert scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hibbert. That's going to slow Darwin down.
Darwin works Hibbert's body with a nice hook.
Hibbert swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tony Hibbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Darwin rushes Hibbert and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darwin.
Darwin scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Darwin fails to land.
Hibbert works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Darwin blocks an uppercut.
Hibbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darwin misses with the head strike. #T1#
Hibbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darwin prevents a body shot from Hibbert.
Hibbert lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hibbert swings wildly with an uppercut but Darwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hibbert lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Darwin blocks a body shot from Hibbert.
Hibbert tries to work over Darwin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darwin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Darwin throws a head punch that misses.
Darwin is leaning against Hibbert and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Darwin has a couple of punches blocked by Hibbert.
Hibbert swings wildly with an uppercut but Darwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hibbert lands a right hand that snaps the head of Darwin backwards.
Darwin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Darwin is leaning against Hibbert and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hibbert blocking some punches.
Darwin swings wildly with an uppercut but Hibbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darwin can't find room to land a body shot as Hibbert controls the action.
Darwin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hibbert lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darwin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hibbert misses with a punch on the inside.
Darwin misses with a body punch.
Hibbert misses with a punch to the body.
Darwin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hibbert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Hibbert fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hibbert.
Darwin blocking some punches.
Hibbert's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hibbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darwin misses with a punch to the body.
Darwin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hibbert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darwin lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Darwin.
Hibbert pushes Darwin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hibbert can't find room to land a body shot as Darwin controls the action.
Darwin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darwin blocks an uppercut.
Darwin misses with some punches. #T3#
Hibbert lands a right hand that snaps the head of Darwin backwards.
Darwin blocks a body shot from Hibbert.
Darwin swings wildly with an uppercut but Hibbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darwin tries to throw a body punch but Hibbert avoids it by throwing Darwin back against the cage.
Hibbert lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hibbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hibbert.
Hibbert lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Darwin backwards.
Hibbert tries a body shot but Darwin blocks it.
Darwin blocks an uppercut.
Hibbert tries a body shot but Darwin blocks it.
Hibbert misses with the head strike.
Hibbert stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hibbert tries a body shot but Darwin blocks it.
Darwin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hibbert lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hibbert prevents a body shot from Darwin.
Hibbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hibbert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darwin's elbow.
Darwin scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Darwin misses with some punches.
Hibbert lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hibbert lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darwin.
Darwin can't find room to land a body shot as Hibbert controls the action.
Hibbert misses with a punch on the inside.
Darwin scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Hibbert.
Hibbert softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hibbert gets through Darwin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hibbert blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hibbert.
A head punch on the inside from Darwin fails to land.
Hibbert lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hibbert.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hibbert.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darwin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darwin lands a left hand.
Hibbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darwin misses with a punch to the body.
Hibbert manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
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 Tony Hibbert will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Darwin staying out of range there.
As Hibbert backs off Darwin throws a huge counter combo but Hibbert manages to avoid it all.
Hibbert scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hibbert just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Darwin misses.
Darwin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Darwin missing with a left hand there. Hibbert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hibbert on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Darwin throws a looping overhand right but Hibbert ducks down to avoid it.
Charlie Darwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Hibbert scores with a takedown into Darwin's guard.
Hibbert 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.
Hibbert postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Hibbert drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Darwin dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darwin postures up. #T1#
Hibbert wants to sweep here but Darwin controlling him for the moment.
Darwin postures up.
Hibbert is pulling down on Darwin's head to control his posture.
Hibbert manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Darwin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hibbert trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hibbert wants to pass the guard but Darwin is keeping the position.
Hibbert passes into half guard. #SUB#
Hibbert wants to work for an arm triangle but Darwin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hibbert is thwarting Darwin's attempts to control the position.
Hibbert not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hibbert is keen to just control but Darwin is a slippery customer.#T3#
Hibbert is pressing down on Darwin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Darwin is holding on for now.
Hibbert thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hibbert tries to pass to full mount but Darwin defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darwin pushes Hibbert off looking to stand but Hibbert dives back in and keeps control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hibbert wants to free his trapped foot but Darwin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Hibbert is working for a submission of some sort.
Darwin controlling the position well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hibbert is trying hard to land a takedown here. Darwin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Darwin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Darwin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Darwin catches Hibbert with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Darwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darwin flicks out a counter leg kick but Hibbert steps away.
Hibbert misses with a takedown attempt - Darwin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Darwin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Hibbert drives through and clinches with Darwin against the cage.
Darwin has a couple of punches blocked by Hibbert.
Hibbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hibbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hibbert misses with a punch on the inside.
Hibbert misses with a punch to the body.
Hibbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darwin misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tony Hibbert will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hibbert misses with an uppercut
and Darwin counters with a nice uppercut.
Hibbert scores with the left hand. Darwin knows he should have avoided that one.
Hibbert scores with a crisp jab that stopped Darwin in his tracks.
Hibbert shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Darwin sprawls well. Darwin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hibbert gets slowly back to his feet.
Hibbert connects with a leg kick. Darwin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A left and a right from Darwin both land. Nice combination.
Hibbert throws a nice looking combination but Darwin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Darwin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hibbert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darwin misses with a leg kick.
Darwin throws a sloppy head kick and Hibbert moves out of range easily.
It looked like Hibbert wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Hibbert needs to keep his hands up - Darwin had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Hibbert forces Darwin back against the cage and clinches.
Hibbert lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Darwin throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Darwin fails to land.
Darwin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darwin swings wildly with an uppercut but Hibbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hibbert.
Darwin lands a right hand.
Darwin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hibbert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darwin has a couple of punches blocked by Hibbert.
Hibbert throws a head punch that misses.
Darwin blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hibbert.
Hibbert lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hibbert is looking to control Darwin's arms but Darwin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hibbert has his back to the cage.
Darwin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Charlie Darwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hibbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Darwin.
Darwin misses with a body punch.
Hibbert lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Darwin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darwin misses with a body punch.
Hibbert misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Darwin as Hibbert tries to tie him up.
Darwin can't find room to land a body shot as Hibbert controls the action.
Hibbert lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Darwin.
Darwin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hibbert lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hibbert throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Darwins head.
Hibbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Darwin.
Hibbert is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hibbert misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Darwin prevents a body shot from Hibbert.
Darwin throws a punch but it's blocked by Hibbert.
Hibbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hibbert misses with the head strike.
Darwin lands a body punch.
Hibbert trying to stall but Darwin improves his position.
Hibbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darwin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Darwin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darwin.
Darwin blocks an uppercut.
Darwin throws a punch but it's blocked by Hibbert.
Darwin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hibbert's elbow.
Hibbert takes a shot to the head.
Tony Hibbert has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Darwin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Darwin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darwin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hibbert throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Darwins head.
Hibbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darwin blocking some punches.
Darwin lands a hook that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards. #T4#
Darwin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hibbert blocking some punches.
Darwin blocking some punches.
Hibbert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hibbert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hibbert blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darwin misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Darwin can't find room to land a body shot as Hibbert controls the action.
Darwin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darwin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darwin scores with a shot to the side of Hibbert's head.
Hibbert takes a shot to the head.
Hibbert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hibbert lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hibbert has Darwin pushed against the cage.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Darwin.
Darwin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hibbert misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charlie Darwin.
I think Hibbert 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: EMP Marceau vs Brent
Date: Aug 09, 2019

#R1#
Hibbert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lupei unleashes a big counter combination but Hibbert bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hibbert scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lupei in his tracks.
Hibbert throws a hook but Lupei blocks it.
Hibbert lands with an overhand left.
Hibbert misses with a looping right.
Hibbert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hibbert backing away here, and Lupei unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hibbert takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hibbert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lupei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hibbert digs a good body shot into Lupei's ribs.
Lupei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hibbert is out of range.
Hibbert wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lupei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hibbert swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hibbert shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lupei pinned against the cage. Lupei gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hibbert throws a leg kick but Lupei moved away.
Hibbert takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hibbert misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lupei! But no joy.#T1#
Hibbert looks to throw the jab but Lupei is out of range.
Hibbert lands with a hook. Lupei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hibbert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
Lupei doesn't manage to clinch there - Hibbert circles away.
Lupei tries to clinch up.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hibbert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hibbert throws a shot from downtown. Lupei moves away and avoids it.
Lupei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lupei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hibbert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lupei.
Lupei is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hibbert with a body shot.
Lupei moves out of range of the strikes.
Hibbert lands a right hook to the body.
Hibbert turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hibbert.
Lupei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hibbert tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lupei swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Hibbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lupei, as that shot connected.
Hibbert misses with a takedown
enabling Lupei to counter with a crisp jab.
Lupei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lupei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hibbert.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lupei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lupei lands a really nice looking cross but Hibbert seems unphased.
Hibbert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lupei.#TD#
Hibbert fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lupei sprawls well initially but Hibbert persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Lupei is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hibbert pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lupei looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lupei gets back to full guard. #T3#
Lupei wants to sweep but no luck.
Hibbert sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lupei's guard.
Hibbert moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Hibbert is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lupei knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hibbert trying to control the action but Lupei is working from the bottom.
Lupei is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hibbert's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lupei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hibbert wants to pass to mount but Lupei is defending the position.
Hibbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lupei keeps working.
Hibbert looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lupei keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hibbert seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lupei is defending against the submission attempts here by Hibbert.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Hibbert dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lupei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lupei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lupei scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lupei takes one on the button.
Lupei misses with a hook.
No luck for Hibbert with that takedown attempt.
Tony Hibbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hibbert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hibbert keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Hibbert has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lupei.
Good body shot from Hibbert.
Hibbert misses with a body punch.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hibbert's elbow.
Lupei cracks Hibbert with a nice body shot.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hibbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Lupei - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Hibbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hibbert lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hibbert stalling the fight.
Hibbert prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hibbert throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei pushes Hibbert back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Hibbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Lupei.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Hibbert.
Lupei lands with a right to the head.
Hibbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hibbert misses with some punches.
Lupei scores with a shot to the side of Hibbert's head. #BC2#
Lupei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Hibbert shoots in looking for a takedown but Lupei manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hibbert's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lupei slips a jab from Hibbert.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hibbert swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hibbert has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lupei.
A big left from Hibbert misses. #CL2#
Lupei rushes Hibbert and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hibbert's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lupei prevents a body shot from Hibbert.
Hibbert lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hibbert tries to stall but Lupei uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lupei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hibbert.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Hibbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hibbert misses with the head strike.
Hibbert stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Lupei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hibbert pushes Lupei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Lupei.
Lupei pushes Hibbert back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lupei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Hibbert softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lupei lands a right hand.
Lupei lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Lupei as the two fighters clinch.
Lupei lands a nice uppercut.
Hibbert lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hibbert gets through Lupei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Lupei.
Lupei tries to work over Hibbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Lupei is working Hibbert over against the cage.
Hibbert stalling against the cage.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Hibbert controls his hands. #T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right hook to the body lands for Lupei.
Lupei gets through Hibbert's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Hibbert.
Hibbert lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lupei.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hibbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hibbert working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Lupei tries a body shot but Hibbert blocks it.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hibbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hibbert working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hibbert can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Lupei.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hibbert taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hibbert just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hibbert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lupei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lupei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lupei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hibbert.
A little jabbing left from Lupei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lupei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hibbert misses with an uppercut
and Lupei makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hibbert lands a leg kick that knocks Lupei off balance momentarily.
Lupei scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hibbert on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lupei moves out of range of the strikes.
And Lupei responds with a good body kick, but Hibbert manages to step out the way in time.
Hibbert scores with a one two! Lupei had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch combination from Hibbert misses.
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!
Lupei scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lupei wants to clinch.#T1#
Hibbert with a poor takedown
and Lupei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hibbert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
Lupei feints and then cracks Hibbert's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hibbert down.
Lupei throws a jab but it's blocked by Hibbert.
Nice straight punches there by Lupei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lupei.
Serafim Lupei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lupei leaves Hibbert with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lupei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hibbert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Hibbert dives in for a single leg takedown but Lupei sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Hibbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. Hibbert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hibbert looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
Lupei thinks about the counter body kick.
Lupei is looking to clinch but Hibbert is avoiding it.
Hibbert seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lupei avoids the body shot from Hibbert. #TD#
Hibbert scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hibbert is looking to take a break and control but Lupei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hibbert tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Hibbert tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hibbert has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lupei is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Hibbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lupei keeps working.
Lupei sneaks back into half guard.
Hibbert is thwarting Lupei's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Hibbert is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lupei moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hibbert stopping the sweep attempt from Lupei.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hibbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hibbert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hibbert trying to control but Lupei is working from the bottom.
Lupei can't keep his opponent in guard - Hibbert advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lupei wants to get back to full guard.
Lupei trying to get back to full guard but Hibbert takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hibbert landing strikes from the mount.
Lupei sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Serafim Lupei.
I think Lupei 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tony Hibbert!

Event: EMPLA9
Date: Jul 12, 2019

#R1#
Hibbert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Darwin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hibbert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darwin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Darwin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hibbert, right into the meat. #CL2#
Hibbert instigates a clinch.
Hibbert misses with some punches.
Hibbert misses with some punches.
Hibbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Darwin.
Hibbert pushes Darwin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Hibbert has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Darwin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Darwin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Darwin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hibbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Darwin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darwin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Darwin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hibbert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Darwin fails to land.
Hibbert tries to stall but Darwin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hibbert avoiding damage.
Darwin misses with some punches. #T1#
Darwin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Hibbert on the inside.
Darwin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Darwin.
A head punch on the inside from Darwin fails to land.
Darwin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Hibbert.
Darwin has had enough of the clinch but Hibbert keeps him there for the moment.
Hibbert tries to throw a body punch but Darwin avoids it by throwing Hibbert back against the cage.
Darwin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Darwin blocking some punches.
Darwin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hibbert.
Hibbert lands a shoulder strike.
Hibbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darwin throws a head punch that misses.
Hibbert misses with a punch on the inside.
Darwin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hibbert's elbow.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Darwin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hibbert takes a shot to the head.
Hibbert throws a head punch that misses.
Hibbert throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Darwins head. #BC#
Darwin manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Hibbert keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hibbert throws a body punch but Darwin moves out of range.
As Hibbert looks to move away, Darwin throws a big counter combo but Hibbert just gets out of the way.
Darwin throws a hook but Hibbert avoids it easily.
Hibbert scores with a hook.
Hibbert looks to land a combination but Darwin avoids it well.
Hibbert shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Darwin counters with a good low kick that Hibbert was not able to check.
Hibbert slips a straight right by Darwin.
Hibbert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hibbert.
Hibbert shoots in looking for a takedown. Darwin tries to sprawl out of it but Hibbert keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Darwin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Darwin looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hibbert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Darwin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Hibbert.
Hibbert misses with a hook
and Darwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Hibbert misses.
Darwin is looking to counter punch.
Hibbert showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Darwin. #CL2#
Darwin gets tackled into the cage by Hibbert. Hibbert maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darwin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Darwin blocking some punches.
Darwin lands with a short shot to the head.
Darwin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darwin gets through Hibbert's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hibbert blocks a body shot from Darwin.
Darwin is looking to break free of the clinch but Hibbert has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hibbert.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hibbert looking to slow down the pace here.
Darwin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hibbert.
Hibbert misses with a body punch.
Darwin throws a punch but it's blocked by Hibbert.
Hibbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darwin can't find room to land a body shot as Hibbert controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Hibbert.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hibbert. #BC#
Darwin breaks the clinch.
Charlie Darwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hibbert misses with an uppercut.
Darwin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hibbert lands a really nice looking cross but Darwin seems unphased.
Hibbert ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tony Hibbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darwin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hibbert fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Darwin is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hibbert attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hibbert moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hibbert 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.
Hibbert moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Hibbert dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Darwin throws a jab when Hibbert was well out of range.
Tony Hibbert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hibbert connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hibbert lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hibbert.#CL2#
Hibbert has managed to clinch.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Darwin.
Hibbert working aggressively here.
Tony Hibbert seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Darwin lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Darwin breaks from the clinch.
Hibbert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darwin thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hibbert moves to clinch but Darwin breaks away
and Darwin counters with a nice uppercut.
Hibbert connects with a solid leg kick.
Hibbert throws a leg kick
and Darwin counters with a series of strikes. Hibbert will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hibbert dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Darwin. That did some damage!
Hibbert throws a series of strikes that have Darwin backpedaling.
Hibbert dodges the punch combination from Darwin. #T1#
Hibbert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hibbert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hibbert misses with a straight right.
Darwin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Hibbert.
Darwin throws a big counter combination but Hibbert scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from Hibbert misses.
Hibbert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darwin moves away.
Darwin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hibbert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Darwin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hibbert connects with a body shot.
Hibbert misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Hibbert throws a series of punches but Darwin moves out of range.
As Hibbert looks to move away, Darwin throws a big counter combo but Hibbert just gets out of the way.
Nice shot lands for Darwin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hibbert lands a nice looking kick to the body. Darwin takes a step back to recover.
Darwin tries to score with a low kick but Hibbert moves his leg out of the way.
Hibbert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darwin is looking to counter punch.
Some wild striking there from Hibbert.
Hibbert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hibbert swinging wildly here.
Darwin throws a quick counter head kick but Hibbert was just out of range.
Darwin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Hibbert backs away, Darwin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hibbert lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3##CL2#
Hibbert clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Darwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hibbert throws a body kick that misses.
Darwin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Darwin avoids the head kick by Hibbert.
Darwin with a jab.
A shot to the body from Hibbert misses
and Darwin counters with a two punch combo.
Hibbert looks to land a left hand but Darwin moved out of range nicely.
Hibbert lands with a cross.
Hibbert moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Darwin scores with a hook to the body. Hibbert takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hibbert throws a series of punches but Darwin moves out of range.
It looked like Darwin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hibbert shoots and misses
and Darwin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Darwin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Darwin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Jab, jab by Darwin - just one landing.
Hibbert misses the jab.
Hibbert scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice takedown defense from Darwin. No joy for Hibbert on that attempt.
Hibbert is breathing heavily.
Darwin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hibbert takes one to the chin there.
Hibbert loads up on a big right hand but Darwin slips the punch.
Darwin tests Hibbert's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Darwin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Darwin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hibbert misses with an uppercut
letting Darwin counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hibbert misses with a few strikes there.
Hibbert scoring well with a low kick there.
Hibbert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Darwin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Hibbert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hibbert misses with a right hand
and Darwin counters with a thumping low kick.
Tony Hibbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hibbert lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Darwin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Darwin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hibbert misses with a takedown
and Darwin counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Hibbert is predictable there
and Darwin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hibbert's knee momentarily.
Hibbert doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Darwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hibbert misses with a hook to the body
and Darwin counters with a nice uppercut.
Hibbert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darwin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darwin moves out of range of the strikes.
Hibbert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darwin.
Hibbert takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Darwin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Darwin throws a leg kick but Hibbert sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Hibbert's corner calls for a 1-2. Hibbert obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Darwin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hibbert.
An inside leg kick from Hibbert misses.
Hibbert bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Darwin swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Hibbert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darwin misses with a head kick.
Hibbert misses with a two punch combination.
As Hibbert looks to move away, Darwin throws a big counter combo but Hibbert just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Hibbert gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hibbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hibbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darwin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hibbert.
Charlie Darwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hibbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hibbert misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darwin working aggressively here.
Darwin can't break the clinch.
Darwin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Darwin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hibbert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hibbert lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Darwin backwards.
Darwin blocking some punches.
Hibbert misses with the head strike.
Hibbert throws a head punch that misses.
Darwin blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Darwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Darwin throws the left hand but Hibbert avoids the punch easily.
Hibbert let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good shot there by Darwin.
Darwin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hibbert swings away with a body shot that misses
and Darwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hibbert wants to clinch up but Darwin keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Hibbert misses with a right hand
and Darwin counters with a low kick, right behind Hibbert 's knee.
Darwin throws a sloppy head kick and Hibbert moves out of range easily.
Hibbert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darwin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Darwin looks to land a left hand but Hibbert moved out of range nicely.
Hibbert lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hibbert uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hibbert throws an off balance right hand
and Darwin counters with an inside leg kick.
Hibbert thows a leg kick but Darwin checks it
and Darwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darwin swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hibbert. Darwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Darwin misses the target.
Hibbert misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Hibbert tries to clinch up but Darwin circles away and keeps his distance.
Hibbert just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDarwin.
Hibbert loads up on a big right hand but Darwin slips the punch.
Darwin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hibbert is out of range.
Hibbert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darwin manages to avoid it.
Hibbert with a poor takedown
and Darwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Charlie Darwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Hibbert.
Hibbert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darwin throws a hook but Hibbert blocks it.
Hibbert looks to clinch
and Darwin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hibbert tries to clinch but Darwin moves out of range.
Darwin thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hibbert misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Darwin counters with a crisp one two that drops Hibbert! Darwin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hibbert to his feet! Hibbert is in big trouble!#ROC#
Hibbert is rocked!
A lazy body kick from Hibbert
and Darwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hibbert is still on wobbly legs! Can Darwin finish him?
Hibbert misses with a wild body shot.
Darwin is looking for a counter combo.
Darwin throws a quick head kick that knocks Hibbert silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Darwin is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Charlie Darwin!
Charlie Darwin spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: EMP Graves Vs Tama Ginty
Date: Jun 21, 2019

#R1#
Hibbert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Raharuhi scores with a decent looking hook.
Hibbert scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A telegraphed right hand from Hibbert misses the target.
Hibbert fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raharuhi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hibbert throws a big shot that misses.
Raharuhi throws a looping overhand right but Hibbert ducks down to avoid it.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the side of Hibbert's head but Hibbert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Raharuhi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hibbert to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Raharuhi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hibbert is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Raharuhi on the inside.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Raharuhi. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hibbert.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Raharuhi throws an elbow but misses.
Raharuhi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raharuhi scores with a shoulder strike.
Hibbert swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hibbert prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharuhi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hibbert lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raharuhi or not.
Raharuhi throws an elbow that misses.
Hibbert gets through Raharuhi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raharuhi digs a right hand into Hibbert's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hibbert's gas tank.
A short right from Hibbert on the inside.
Raharuhi scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hibbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Raharuhi. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Hibbert fails to land.
Raharuhi lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raharuhi.
Hibbert has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Raharuhi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hibbert can turn it around.#BC#
Raharuhi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raharuhi misses with a looping right.
Hibbert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raharuhi.
Hibbert scores with a jab. Raharuhi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hibbert swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Raharuhi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick which misses Hibbert's front leg but catches the back leg as Hibbert tries to avoid it.
Hibbert throws a poor cross that misses
and Raharuhi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raharuhi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hibbert counters with an inside leg kick.
We've been told by Raharuhi's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Raharuhi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hibbert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Raharuhi tried to counter with a leg kick but Hibbert avoided it.#TD2#
Hibbert throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Raharuhi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hibbert is in Raharuhi's guard.
Raharuhi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Raharuhi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Hibbert engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hibbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hibbert slips nicely into half guard.
Hibbert throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Raharuhi wants to improve his position but Hibbert is controlling well.
Hibbert tries to pass the half guard into mount. Raharuhi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Hibbert wants to work for an arm triangle but Raharuhi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Raharuhi wants to control but Hibbert is keeping busy. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hibbert is trying to control the action in half guard but Raharuhi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Raharuhi wants to improve his position but Hibbert is controlling well.
Hibbert performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hibbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raharuhi keeps working.
Raharuhi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hibbert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hibbert passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Raharuhi!
Hibbert trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Raharuhi misses with an uppercut. Hibbert saw that one coming.
Tony Hibbert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hibbert is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raharuhi.
Tony Hibbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raharuhi throws a lazy right hand but Hibbert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy body kick from Hibbert
and Raharuhi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raharuhi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hibbert misses with a double jab
and Raharuhi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hibbert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharuhi.
Hibbert staying out of range there.
Hibbert throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Raharuhi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hibbert has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hibbert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Hibbert clinches with his opponent.
Raharuhi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Raharuhi.
Hibbert taking a breather.
Raharuhi lands a hook that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Raharuhi fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Hibbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hibbert.
A body shot lands from Raharuhi.
Hibbert is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Raharuhi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hibbert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raharuhi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Raharuhi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hibbert prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Raharuhi.
Hibbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raharuhi tries a knee to the head but Hibbert blocks it.
Raharuhi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hibbert has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Raharuhi scores with a shoulder strike.
Hibbert blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Raharuhi is leaning against Hibbert and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Raharuhi lands with a right to the head.
Hibbert is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Raharuhi misses with some punches. #T2#
Raharuhi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hibbert lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raharuhi blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hibbert.
Raharuhi is leaning against Hibbert and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Raharuhi breaks from the clinch.
Hibbert misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Raharuhi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Hibbert misses
and Raharuhi counters with a straight right hand.
Raharuhi dodges the punch combination from Hibbert.
It looked like Raharuhi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hibbert throws a series of punches but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Hibbert misses with a body shot.
Hibbert lands a really nice looking cross but Raharuhi seems unphased.
Raharuhi scores with a jab.
Hibbert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raharuhi appears to be looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Hibbert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hibbert attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Raharuhi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hibbert is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Raharuhi slips a jab and a cross from Hibbert.
Hibbert throws a low kick but Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Hibbert looks for the body kick but Raharuhi saw that one coming.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Hibbert.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
Hibbert throws a low kick but Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Raharuhi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hibbert tries to clinch up.
Tony Hibbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but Hibbert moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Hibbert on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hibbert throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Raharuhi misses.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hibbert has time to react.
Raharuhi lands a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Raharuhi. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raharuhi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hibbert throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raharuhi.
Nice body punch from Raharuhi.
Hibbert goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hibbert swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Raharuhi finds it's way through Hibbert's defenses.
Raharuhi digs a good body shot into Hibbert's ribs.
Raharuhi catches Hibbert with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hibbert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
Hibbert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi is looking to counter punch.
Hibbert misses with a jab to the body
and Raharuhi counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi lands with a kick to the temple. Hibbert shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A decent looking cross lands there for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a head kick that misses.
Hibbert throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hibbert drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Hibbert sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hibbert jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hibbert fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raharuhi throws a shot from downtown. Hibbert moves away and avoids it.
Raharuhi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hibbert swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Hibbert shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Raharuhi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hibbert throws a big elbow that misses.
Hibbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raharuhi trying to control the position.
Raharuhi wants to sweep here but Hibbert controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hibbert is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Hibbert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raharuhi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raharuhi controlling the position.
Hibbert wants to control from the top but Raharuhi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Hibbert drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Hibbert drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Raharuhi dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Raharuhi trying to control but Hibbert is working from the bottom. #T2#
Hibbert looking to control.
Raharuhi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hibbert's guard.
Hibbert is pressing down on Raharuhi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Hibbert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hibbert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raharuhi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Hibbert throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Hibbert looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hibbert trying to keep a closed guard but Raharuhi is proving a slippery customer.
Tony Hibbert has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raharuhi won't allow Hibbert to sweep him here.
Hibbert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Raharuhi wants to pass the guard but Hibbert is keeping the position.
Raharuhi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Raharuhi stops Hibbert from standing up.
Raharuhi wants to control from the top but Hibbert keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raharuhi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hibbert looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#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.
The crowd cheers as Raharuhi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hibbert doesn't seem phased though.
Raharuhi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hibbert throws a series of punches but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Hibbert avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a right hand that Hibbert ducks under and follows up with a left that Hibbert also avoids with ease.
Raharuhi cracks a nice hook into Hibbert's ribs.
Raharuhi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hibbert scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Raharuhi misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Hibbert counters by clinching up.
Raharuhi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hibbert tries to work over Raharuhi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raharuhi pushes Hibbert back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hibbert swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Raharuhi swings wildly with an uppercut but Hibbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tony Hibbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hibbert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

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 Taine Raharuhi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Raharuhi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taine Raharuhi!
A very excited looking Taine Raharuhi 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.

Event: EMP Graves Vs Gagnon
Date: May 31, 2019

#R1#
Van Rijn tries to clinch but Hibbert is having none of it.
Van Rijn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hibbert throws out the jab.
Van Rijn throws a shot from downtown. Hibbert moves away and avoids it.
Hibbert misses with a double jab.
Hibbert takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hibbert throws a looping overhand right but Van Rijn ducks down to avoid it.
Hibbert throws a series of punches but Van Rijn avoids them all with ease.
Van Rijn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Rijn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hibbert moves away from the strike by Van Rijn.
Hibbert is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Hibbert shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Van Rijn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Van Rijn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hibbert is one step ahead there.
Hibbert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Rijn is keeping the position for now.
Hibbert controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Van Rijn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hibbert. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Van Rijn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Van Rijn tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Van Rijn is looking to take a break and control but Hibbert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hibbert 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.
Hibbert is trying to get back to full guard.
Hibbert is positioning himself well to prevent Van Rijn advancing to mount.
Van Rijn is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T2#
Hibbert is looking for a sweep. Van Rijn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hibbert trying to control but Van Rijn postures up.
Hibbert is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Van Rijn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Van Rijn's back!
Hibbert really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Van Rijn.#SUB#
Hibbert looking to break Van Rijn's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Van Rijn remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hibbert will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Van Rijn is trying to break free. #SUB#
Hibbert looking for the choke but no joy.
Van Rijn is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hibbert off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Van Rijn manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hibbert's guard. Nice work there by Van Rijn. #T3#
Van Rijn wants to control from the top but Hibbert keeps moving.
Hibbert wants to stand and escape but Van Rijn is having none of it. #SUB#
Hibbert throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van Rijn wants to pass the guard but Hibbert is keeping the position.
Van Rijn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Van Rijn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Van Rijn trying to control but Hibbert is working from the bottom.
Van Rijn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hibbert haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hibbert managing to control the position.
Van Rijn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hibbert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hibbert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hibbert trying to control the position here.
Hibbert trying to keep a closed guard but Van Rijn is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Rijn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hibbert has Van Rijn pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Van Rijn connects with a single shot there.
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 Tony Hibbert will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hibbert chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Rijn can pounce on him. #TD#
Hibbert darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hibbert is pressing down on Van Rijn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Van Rijn is holding on for now.
Tony Hibbert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Rijn wants to improve his position but Hibbert is controlling well.
Hibbert sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Rijn defending well though.
Hibbert tries to pass the half guard into mount. Van Rijn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hibbert wants to control but Van Rijn is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn won't allow Hibbert to pass to mount.
Van Rijn is not content to let Hibbert control the position.
Van Rijn is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
Van Rijn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Van Rijn is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hibbert in particular looking to stall.
Hibbert is trying to control. Van Rijn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Van Rijn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hibbert is working away from the top position though.
Van Rijn won't allow Hibbert to pass to mount.
Van Rijn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Van Rijn is doing well to control the position and prevent Hibbert from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Van Rijn throws a head kick but Hibbert moves out of range.
Van Rijn feints and then cracks Hibbert's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hibbert down. #T2#
Hibbert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Rijn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Rijn lands with an overhand left.
Van Rijn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hibbert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hibbert tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Rijn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Rijn walks into a straight right hand from Hibbert.
Hibbert missing with a left hand there. Van Rijn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Rijn lands with a hook. Hibbert tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hibbert shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Van Rijn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hibbert misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hibbert blocking some punches.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Van Rijn.
Hibbert is leaning against Van Rijn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Hibbert controls the action.
Hibbert lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Hibbert prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hibbert's elbow.
Good body shot from Van Rijn.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Hibbert controls his hands.
Hibbert can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Hibbert.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hibbert.
Van Rijn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hibbert blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Hibbert lands a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Hibbert on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Hibbert working aggressively here. #T4#
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn letting Hibbert take a breather here.
Hibbert misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hibbert's elbow.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Hibbert controls the action.
Hibbert lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Hibbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hibbert.
Van Rijn lands with a light punch inside.
Hibbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
Hibbert pushes Van Rijn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hibbert lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Hibbert tries to work over Van Rijn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hibbert blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hibbert fails to land.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Hibbert.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tony Hibbert will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Rijn feints a jab promting Hibbert to slip. Van Rijn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hibbert slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Van Rijn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tony Hibbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Rijn - that will leave a mark!
Hibbert keeps the fight on the outside.
Hibbert is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hibbert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Rijn.
Hibbert is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn avoids the body shot from Hibbert.
Hibbert fails with a takedown attempt.
Hibbert is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Van Rijn's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hibbert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Rijn's waist but Van Rijn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hibbert off to one side.
Hibbert fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Rijn.
Hibbert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert is looking to clinch.
Hibbert throws a jab when Van Rijn was well out of range.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Rijn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hibbert needs to keep his hands up - Van Rijn had a free shot at his head there.
Van Rijn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Van Rijn tries to clinch up.
Hibbert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1##CL2#
Van Rijn has Hibbert up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Rijn cracks Hibbert with a nice body shot.
Van Rijn tries to work over Hibbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hibbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hibbert throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Hibbert.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn.
Hibbert lands with a light punch inside.
Hibbert lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hibbert is trying to stall.
Tony Hibbert has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hibbert prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn pushes Hibbert back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hibbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hibbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Hibbert prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
A head punch on the inside from Hibbert fails to land.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Hibbert blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
A short right from Hibbert on the inside.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Hibbert takes a shot to the head.
Van Rijn is leaning against Hibbert and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn tries to work over Hibbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn cracks Hibbert with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hibbert's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Van Rijn as Hibbert tries to tie him up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hibbert. #T3#
Hibbert wants to stall.
Van Rijn tries to work over Hibbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hibbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hibbert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hibbert's elbow.
A short left from Van Rijn.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hibbert creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Hibbert.
A head punch on the inside from Hibbert fails to land.
A short right from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hibbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Hibbert blocks it.
Van Rijn scores with a hook to the body.
Hibbert throws a head punch that misses.
Hibbert prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tries to work over Hibbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Van Rijn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hibbert lands with a right to the head.
Hibbert misses with some punches.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mike Van Rijn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hibbert swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hibbert's elbow.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Hibbert.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Hibbert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Hibbert.
Van Rijn lands with a right to the head.
Hibbert swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Hibbert scores with an uppercut up the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Van Rijn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hibbert 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Hibbert!

Event: EMP Tower vs IsMore
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Darwin throws a hook to the side of Hibbert's head but Hibbert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darwin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Darwin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hibbert.
Darwin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hibbert avoids it.
Hibbert scores with a sloppy right hand. Darwin should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Hibbert misses the target.
Darwin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Darwin slips a straight right by Hibbert.
Hibbert misses with a combination
and Darwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Hibbert misses.
A quick step to the side and Darwin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hibbert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert misses with a two punch combination.
Hibbert throws a body punch but Darwin moves out of range.
Hibbert shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Darwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1##TD2#
Darwin tries to sprawl but Hibbert drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Darwin is looking to escape.
Hibbert content to control rather than advance.
Darwin is trying to stand.
Darwin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Darwin moves into full guard.
Darwin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Darwin wants to stand up but Hibbert is controlling him.
Hibbert controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Darwin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hibbert's corner calls for a 1-2. Hibbert obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hibbert falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Darwin to counter with a crisp jab.
Hibbert misses with an uppercut.
Darwin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hibbert throws a jab but it's blocked by Darwin.
Hibbert uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Darwin has time to react.
Darwin slips a jab from Hibbert.
Hibbert throws a sloppy head kick and Darwin moves out of range easily. #T3##CL2#
Darwin gets tackled into the cage by Hibbert. Hibbert maintains the clinch.
Darwin lands an uppercut.
Hibbert stalls.
Hibbert blocks an uppercut.
Darwin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hibbert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darwin lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Darwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Darwin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hibbert cracks Darwin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hibbert throws out a leg kick but Darwin moves out of range and Hibbert only half commits.
Darwin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Darwin loads up on a big right hand but Hibbert slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Hibbert's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tony Hibbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darwin throws the left hand but Hibbert avoids the punch easily.
Hibbert connects with a good right hand that stumbles Darwin. Darwin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Darwin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Darwin throwing a counter right hand but Hibbert manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darwin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hibbert has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hibbert throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Hibbert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Hibbert has closed the distance and engaged Darwin in a clinch.
Hibbert has Darwin pressed against the cage, preventing Darwin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Darwin.
Darwin scores with a shoulder strike.
Darwin throws a head punch that misses.
Hibbert is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hibbert blocking some punches.
Hibbert misses with a punch on the inside.
Hibbert lands an uppercut.
Darwin swings wildly with an uppercut but Hibbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darwin.
Darwin scores with a shot to the side of Hibbert's head.
Darwin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Darwin tries to circle away but Hibbert has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Darwin.
Hibbert trying to stall but Darwin improves his position.
Darwin misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 Charlie Darwin 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##CL2#
Hibbert clinches up with Darwin and pushes him back against the cage.
Hibbert stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Darwin has a couple of punches blocked by Hibbert.
Hibbert tries to stall but Darwin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Good body shot from Darwin.
Darwin throws a punch but it's blocked by Hibbert.
Darwin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darwin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darwin.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Darwin.
Darwin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darwin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hibbert.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hibbert.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert lands with a right to the head.
Darwin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hibbert blocks an uppercut.
Darwin has a couple of punches blocked by Hibbert.
Darwin scores with a shot to the side of Hibbert's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darwin.
Darwin lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Darwin fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Darwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hibbert moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hibbert gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Darwin counters with a stiff right hand.
Tony Hibbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hibbert misses with a series of wild punches.
Darwin throwing a counter right hand but Hibbert manages to avoid it.
Hibbert lunges at Darwin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Darwin's hand.
Darwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Hibbert.
Hibbert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Darwin tries to work over Hibbert's front leg with a kick but Hibbert checks it.
Darwin scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hibbert moves away from the strike by Darwin.
Hibbert swings widly with a right hand
and Darwin counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Hibbert throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Darwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hibbert throws a leg kick that is checked
and Darwin counters with a low kick, right behind Hibbert 's knee.
Hibbert takes one to the chin there.
Hibbert has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darwin.
Tony Hibbert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Darwin misses with a straight right.
Darwin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hibbert.
It looked like Darwin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hibbert.
Darwin misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Hibbert gets a clinch.
Darwin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Darwin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hibbert fails to land.
Hibbert avoiding damage.
Darwin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hibbert blocking some punches.
Hibbert lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Darwin lands a nice uppercut.
Darwin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Darwin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darwin blocking some punches.
Darwin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hibbert working aggressively here.
Darwin lands a shoulder strike.
Hibbert lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darwin.
Hibbert blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Darwin fails to land.
Hibbert blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Hibbert.
Darwin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Hibbert.
Hibbert works on Darwin's body with a couple of short punches.
Darwin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darwin blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hibbert misses with a punch on the inside.
Darwin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Darwin lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Darwin tries to throw a body punch but Hibbert avoids it by throwing Darwin back against the cage.
Hibbert lands with a short shot to the head.
Darwin prevents a body shot from Hibbert.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Charlie Darwin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hibbert lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Darwin backwards.
Hibbert takes a shot to the head.
Hibbert looking to slow down the pace here.
Darwin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darwin throws a punch but it's blocked by Hibbert.
Darwin working aggressively here.
Darwin lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Hibbert.
Hibbert scores with a shot to the side of Darwin's head.
Hibbert working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hibbert stalling.
Darwin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hibbert misses with the head strike.
Hibbert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darwin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Charlie Darwin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Darwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Darwin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hibbert.#TD2#
Hibbert closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hibbert slows the pace down.
Darwin is pushing Hibbert's head away, looking to escape. Hibbert manages to hold on to the position though.
Darwin bucks up and tries to throw Hibbert off but instead Hibbert has got his back!
Hibbert throwing sloppy strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darwin tries to break free.
Darwin is trying to get back to his feet but Hibbert has full control of the position and if anything, Darwin has just worked his way into a worse spot.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T1#
Darwin has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Hibbert.
Darwin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Darwin is trying to get back to his feet but Hibbert has full control of the position and if anything, Darwin has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hibbert not allowing Darwin to control his hands.
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Hibbert is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Darwin has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Hibbert has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Darwin taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Hibbert doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tony Hibbert!

Event: EMP Heavyweight vs IsMore
Date: Mar 31, 2019

#R1#
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hibbert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hibbert darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hibbert circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Hibbert on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Thomas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hibbert, pushing him back against the cage.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Hibbert working aggressively here.
Hibbert scores with a nice hook to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hibbert 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.
Thomas digs a right hand underneath Hibbert's ribcage. Hibbert let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thomas misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Thomas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hibberts head.
Hibbert tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Hibbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Hibbert misses with a punch on the inside.
Hibbert misses with some punches.
Thomas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thomas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Hibbert scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Hibbert avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Hibbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hibbert blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Hibbert lands a right hand.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Hibbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Hibbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hibbert pressing his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hibbert.
A short body shot lands from Hibbert as the two fighters clinch.
Thomas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hibbert misses with a body punch.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Thomas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Hibbert swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hibbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Thomas.
Hibbert softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Thomas on the inside.
Hibbert scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Hibbert scores with a shoulder strike.
Thomas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Hibbert controls the action.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas misses with an elbow over the top.
Hibbert misses with the head strike.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Hibbert.
Hibbert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hibbert lands a hook that snaps the head of Thomas backwards. #T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Hibbert lands a body punch.
Hibbert misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Hibbert.
A left hand lands to the body for Hibbert.
Hibbert lands a right hand.
Hibbert misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Thomas.
Hibbert blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thomas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hibbert's brow.
Hibbert throws a head punch that misses.
Hibbert takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hibbert.
Hibbert misses with the head strike.
Hibbert lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hibbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Hibbert.
Hibbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A body shot lands from Thomas.
Still in the clinch, Thomas scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hibbert's elbow.
Hibbert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hibbert working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hibbert scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hibbert dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Thomas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hibbert looking to stall.
Hibbert taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Thomas lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Hibbert.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Hibbert's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Thomas lands with a light punch inside.
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 Jax Thomas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hibbert scores with a decent looking hook.
Hibbert misses with a hook.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Hibbert.
Hibbert throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Hibbert thows a leg kick but Thomas checks it
and Thomas counters with a left and a right that stings Hibbert.
Hibbert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas throwing a counter right hand but Hibbert manages to avoid it.
Hibbert darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hibbert tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
Hibbert walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thomas.
Hibbert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hibbert takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Hibbert, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Thomas drives through and clinches with Hibbert against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thomas.
Hibbert lands a nice uppercut.
Thomas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Hibbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Hibbert controls the action. #T1#
Hibbert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hibbert.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hibbert presses Thomas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thomas misses with the head strike.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Hibbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hibbert.
Thomas is working Hibbert over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hibbert fails to land.
Hibbert lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hibbert is trying to maintain a safe position but Thomas gets an underhook and turns Hibbert into the cage.
Thomas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hibbert working aggressively here.
Hibbert misses with some punches.
Thomas lands with a short shot to the head.
Hibbert cracks Thomas with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Hibbert fails to land.
Hibbert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hibbert blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Hibbert controls the action.
A short uppercut from Thomas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hibbert.
Hibbert lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thomas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Thomas.
Hibbert is breathing heavily.
A short right from Thomas.
Thomas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hibbert takes a shot to the head.
Thomas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thomas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Thomas.
Thomas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thomas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hibbert misses with a punch to the body.
Hibbert misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hibbert tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Hibbert back against the cage.
Thomas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thomas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Thomas.
A short right from Thomas on the inside.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas lands a right hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thomas as Hibbert tries to tie him up.
Hibbert blocking some punches.
Thomas pushes Hibbert back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thomas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
A short uppercut from Thomas.
Jax Thomas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Thomas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas cracks Hibbert with a nice body shot.
Thomas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Thomas.
Thomas lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Hibbert is rocked!#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomas.
Hibbert is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomas finish him?
Thomas misses with the head strike.
Hibbert is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hibbert working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Thomas.
Thomas creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hibbert's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hibbert drops to his knees and Thomas pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jax Thomas!
After winning the bout, Jax Thomas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EMP Thomas vs Ahma
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hibbert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hibbert throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.
Black swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hibbert.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hibbert. Black does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hibbert lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Black with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hibbert lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Black backs up against the cage.
Hibbert throws a right and a left that Black avoids nicely.
Hibbert scores with a hook to the body. Black takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Black.
Hibbert lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hibbert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hibbert moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Hibbert has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hibbert misses with a kick to the body.
Black lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hibbert circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Hibbert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
Hibbert pivots, looking for a leg kick but Black is out of range and Hibbert settles back down.
Hibbert fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Black looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Black misses with a straight left.
Black walks into a left hand.
Hibbert tries to bum rush Black with a series of wild strikes but Black uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Black throws a hook to the side of Hibbert's head but Hibbert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Black blocks the body kick.
Black is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hibbert fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Black.
Black misses with an uppercut.
Black throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Black looks to land a left hand but Hibbert moved out of range nicely.
Hibbert lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hibbert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hibbert ducks under a wild hook from Black.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hibbert stalks Black and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Black's face. Black staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#
Black is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Vlad Black has been cut.
Hibbert lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Black is looking to close the distance but Hibbert sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Black crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Black is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Tony Hibbert!

Event: EMP Gagnon vs Murhaa
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
A big right from Hibbert misses.
Diaz 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hibbert. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hibbert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Hibbert throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hibbert thinking.
Hibbert gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Hibbert rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hibbert.
Hibbert blocking some punches.
Hibbert is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Diaz. #ES2#
Hibbert sneaks out the side door and pushes Diaz away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hibbert misses the jab.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Hibbert looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming.
Tony Hibbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz throws a jab when Hibbert was well out of range.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hibbert cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hibbert lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hibbert.
Hibbert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz connects with a jab.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Hibbert.
Hibbert throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Hibbert falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Diaz counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hibbert manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diaz's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hibbert defending well though. #SUB#
Diaz wants to work for an arm triangle but Hibbert is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura here.
Hibbert gets back to full guard.
Diaz is fighting to break Hibbert's control of his arms but Hibbert is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hibbert keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. #T3#
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hibbert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hibbert is controlling Diaz's posture.
Hibbert working a defensive guard here.
Diaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Hibbert throws his legs up looking for a submission but Diaz uses it to pass to side control. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hibbert knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diaz wants to control but Hibbert is keeping him busy. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Hibbert's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Diaz tries for a kimura but Hibbert is defending well.
Hibbert manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hibbert actively working from the bottom here.
Hibbert works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diaz stands and throws Hibbert's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tony Hibbert 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#
Diaz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hibbert finds it's way round the side to connect with Diaz's head.
Hibbert jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hibbert explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tony Hibbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hibbert misses with a series of wild punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Diaz misses its target.
Hibbert takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Hibbert is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diaz.
Hibbert misses with a few strikes there.
Hibbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hibbert lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hibbert slips under a jab.
It seemed like Hibbert was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Diaz moves out of range of the leg kick from Hibbert.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Hibbert lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Hibbert.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hibbert circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Hibbert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Hibbert counters with an outside leg kick.
A combination from Hibbert does no damage.
Hibbert lands with a right hand.
Hibbert scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
Hibbert lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hibbert throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Diaz avoids a kick to the body.
Hibbert misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hibbert's head backwards.
Hibbert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Hibbert manages to avoid it.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hibbert.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Hibbert tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hibbert takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Hibbert throws a series of strikes that have Diaz backpedaling.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Hibbert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Hibbert misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.#T3#
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hibbert.
Diaz misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Hibbert counters by clinching up.
Hibbert working aggressively here.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hibbert working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hibbert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hibbert throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Diaz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Diaz looking to control.
Hibbert is stalling in the full guard.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Diaz is trying to keep Hibbert in close.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Hibbert tries to pass.
Diaz controls Hibbert momentarily but Hibbert frees himself.
Hibbert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Hibbert.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Hibbert 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#
Diaz lands with a nice combination. Hibbert backs away looking to recover.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tony Hibbert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hibbert.
Diaz checks a low kick from Hibbert.
Hibbert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hibbert ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Hibbert takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz walks into a jab.
Diaz moves out of range as Hibbert strikes.
Hibbert lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Hibbert moves into the clinch.
Hibbert lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diaz lands a left hand.
Hibbert is pushing Diaz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Hibbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hibbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.
Hibbert's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hibbert throws a head punch that misses.
Tony Hibbert seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hibbert is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diaz is keeping busy.
Diaz pushes off an throws an elbow but Hibbert leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diaz being controlled against the cage.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hibbert lands with a short shot to the head.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Hibbert scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
A short right from Hibbert.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hibbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hibbert lands a right hand.
Hibbert displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diaz up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hibbert.
Hibbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hibbert has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hibbert.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hibbert has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hibbert gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz is trying to drag Hibbert to the mat but Hibbert just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hibbert misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hibbert has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hibbert.
Hibbert lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Hibbert lands a right hand.
Hibbert misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Hibbert forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vape Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hibbert. #BC#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hibbert clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hibbert ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hibbert fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Hibbert looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Hibbert tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Hibbert misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hibbert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Diaz slips a jab from Hibbert.
Hibbert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz tries to bum rush Hibbert with a series of wild strikes but Hibbert uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hibbert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Hibbert.
Hibbert swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Vape Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hibbert looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Hibbert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hibbert winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Hibbert!

Event: EMP Tower vs S.Heavyweight 3
Date: Jan 18, 2019

#R1#
Hibbert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brooksbank circles away quickly and effectively.
Hibbert lands with a shot to the body.
That kick from Hibbert tenderised Brooksbank's leg. Brooksbank is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tony Hibbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Hibbert as Brooksbank shoots in.
The fighters circling - Brooksbank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hibbert is looking to counter the offense by Brooksbank and move into the clinch.
Hibbert misses with the combination.
Brooksbank connects with a body shot.
Hibbert looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brooksbank steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hibbert.
Hibbert cracks Brooksbank with a good jab.
Hibbert is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hibbert lands a slapping body shot.
Brooksbank swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hibbert to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Hibbert throws a body punch but Brooksbank moves out of range.
Brooksbank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hibbert manages to avoid it.
Brooksbank misses with a hook.
Hibbert scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Brooksbank wants to clinch.
Hibbert scores with a body shot.
Hibbert feints a jab promting Brooksbank to slip. Hibbert then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brooksbank slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hibbert goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hibbert fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2#
Brooksbank shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hibbert tries to get to full guard but Brooksbank has control of the leg.
Hibbert is pressing down on Brooksbank's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Brooksbank trying to control but Hibbert is working from the bottom.
Hibbert is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brooksbank trying to control the position from guard on top but Hibbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hibbert trying to control the position here. #T3#
Hibbert is trying to keep Brooksbank in close.
Brooksbank has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Crapollas Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hibbert trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hibbert lands a nice looking body shot.
Hibbert lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #ROC#
Brooksbank is rocked!
Brooksbank tries to get into range but Hibbert steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Brooksbank! 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! Hibbert scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Hibbert!

Event: IFC82: Murhaa v Jones
Date: Dec 05, 2018

#R1#
Diame Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Hibbert cracks Diame Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diame Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hibbert sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hibbert just misses with a punch to the body.
Tony Hibbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hibbert throws a one two combo.
Jab from Hibbert.
Hibbert misses with a double jab.
Hibbert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diame Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diame Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hibbert as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Hibbert closes the distance and clinches.
Diame Jr is working for takedown but Hibbert is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tony Hibbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dumba Diame Jr.
Hibbert pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hibbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Hibbert.
Hibbert lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diame Jr backwards.
Diame Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hibbert pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hibbert.
We've been hearing reports that Hibbert has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hibbert scores with a shoulder strike.
Hibbert misses with the head strike. #T1#
Hibbert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diame Jr's elbow.
Diame Jr wants to break free but Hibbert has control.
Hibbert lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Diame Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hibbert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diame Jr.
Diame Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diame Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diame Jr takes one to the chin there.
Diame Jr misses with a body kick.
Hibbert throws a series of strikes that have Diame Jr backpedaling. #ROC#
Diame Jr is rocked!
Hibbert paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diame Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Hibbert finish him?
Diame Jr ducks under a wild hook from Hibbert.
Diame Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hibbert momentarily.
Diame Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Hibbert misses with a looping left.
Diame Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hibbert as he jumps to the side.
Diame Jr wants to clinch up but Hibbert keeps it at a distance.
Hibbert is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hibbert chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Hibbert tries a low kick but Diame Jr avoids it.
Diame Jr replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hibbert blocks it well.
Hibbert throws a big shot that misses.
Hibbert lands a jab to the nose.
Diame Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hibbert.
Hibbert misses with the combination.
Hibbert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diame Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diame Jr tries for a takedown but Hibbert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tony Hibbert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hibbert stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hibbert with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diame Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hibbert.
Hibbert tries to clinch but Diame Jr is having none of it.
Hibbert throws a series of punches but Diame Jr moves out of range.
Hibbert throws a series of punches but Diame Jr avoids them all with ease.
Hibbert lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hibbert throws a body punch but Diame Jr moves out of range.
Diame Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hibbert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hibbert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diame Jr. #TD2#
Diame Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Hibbert can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Diame Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hibbert tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diame Jr gets to mount! Hibbert was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hibbert can't escape the position.
Hibbert slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hibbert is staying active underneath Diame Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Hibbert tries to roll over but Diame Jr keeps him under control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diame Jr wants to pass to mount but Hibbert is defending the position.
Diame Jr wants to take a breather but Hibbert is having none of it.
Hibbert trying to get back to full guard but Diame Jr takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Diame Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hibbert keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Hibbert defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Diame Jr.
Hibbert tries to hold on but Diame Jr pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Hibbert dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hibbert lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tony Hibbert is winning the standup battle so far.
Hibbert moves out of range as Diame Jr throws a body kick.
Hibbert lands with an overhand left.
Hibbert misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Diame Jr gets tackled into the cage by Hibbert. Hibbert maintains the clinch.
Diame Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hibbert prevents it.
Hibbert manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diame Jr is trying to break the clinch but Hibbert is controlling him.#BC2#
Diame Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Diame Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diame Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hibbert struggling a bit here.
Diame Jr tries to advance to mount but Hibbert denies him.
Dumba Diame Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hibbert is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Hibbert is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Hibbert's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hibbert might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hibbert tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diame Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Hibbert tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diame Jr working away.
Hibbert is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hibbert regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Hibbert keeping moving, preventing Diame Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Diame Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diame Jr trying to control but Hibbert is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hibbert isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Diame Jr stacks Hibbert on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Diame Jr!
Hibbert struggling a bit here.
Diame Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hibbert keeps working.
Diame Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Diame Jr working away.
Hibbert looking for a sweep but Diame Jr has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hibbert is squirming around, avoiding Diame Jr's attempts to control the action.
Hibbert can't escape the position. #T4#
Diame Jr tries to control but Hibbert wriggling away.
Diame Jr avoids the attempt from Hibbert to control.
Diame Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diame Jr content just to control the position here.
Diame Jr prevents Hibbert from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hibbert wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hibbert tries to hold on but Diame Jr pushes him away.
Hibbert is squirming around, avoiding Diame Jr's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dumba Diame Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hibbert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hibbert checks a low kick from Diame Jr.
A little feinted left hand from Hibbert on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diame Jr slips a straight right by Hibbert.
Hibbert doesn't manage to clinch there - Diame Jr circles away.
Diame Jr throws out a counter right but Hibbert avoids it with no problem.
Hibbert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diame Jr.#TD2#
Diame Jr shoots in and bounces Hibbert off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Hibbert escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diame Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hibbert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diame Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hibbert is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Hibbert had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diame Jr defends it easily.#T1#
Hibbert keeping moving, preventing Diame Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Diame Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hibbert has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diame Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Hibbert's legs - danger averted.
Hibbert keeping moving, preventing Diame Jr from controlling successfully.
Diame Jr pushing down on Hibbert's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hibbert is trying to get back to full guard.
Diame Jr content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Diame Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Hibbert is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hibbert wants to control but Diame Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diame Jr wants to control but Hibbert is keeping him busy.
Hibbert is trying to maintain the position but Diame Jr is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Hibbert actively working from the bottom here.
Hibbert won't allow Diame Jr to pass to mount.
Diame Jr works his foot free and advances to mount.
Diame Jr raining down shots from the mount!#T3#
Hibbert tries to hold on but Diame Jr pushes him away.
Hibbert is squirming around, avoiding Diame Jr's attempts to control the action.
Hibbert takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hibbert working to try and regain half guard.
Diame Jr thowing shots but they're missing.
Diame Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hibbert tries to lock up and control but Diame Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diame Jr wants to control but instead Hibbert manages to regain half guard. #T4#
Hibbert trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Diame Jr manages to pass to mount!
Diame Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Diame Jr is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hibbert to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hibbert shrugs it off.
Hibbert regains half guard.
Hibbert is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Diame Jr moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hibbert.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dumba Diame Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diame Jr 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dumba Diame Jr!
Dumba Diame Jr gave a mention to Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: IFC 76: S.Heavyweight vs Bell
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Tiote dodges the punch combination from Hibbert.
Hibbert works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tiote is defended easily by Hibbert.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hibbert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hibbert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiote sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hibbert clobbers Tiote with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hibbert misses with a hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tiote or perhaps it was just good defense by Hibbert, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert throws a series of punches but Tiote avoids them all with ease.
Tiote is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tiote moves out of range of the body kick.
Hibbert ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hibbert tries a head kick but it misses.
Tiote shoots in but Hibbert avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tony Hibbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Feihck Tiote.#TD2#
Tiote shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hibbert's guard.#T1#
Hibbert looking to control.
Hibbert seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Tiote avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tiote wants to control from the top but Hibbert keeps moving. #SUB#
Hibbert is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tiote is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hibbert had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tiote defends it easily.
Tiote trying to control but Hibbert is working from the bottom.
Tiote advances to half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tiote wants to pass to mount but Hibbert is defending the position.
Hibbert is trying to maintain the position but Tiote is very close to passing his half guard.
Tiote passes to side control.
Tiote wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hibbert keeps working. #ES#
Hibbert sneaks out the side door and pushes Tiote away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Tiote steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hibbert.
Tiote drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hibbert defends it well.
Tiote fails with a takedown attempt.
Tiote changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hibbert tries to avoid it but Tiote manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hibbert to the ground. Hibbert escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hibbert lands a jab to the head.
Hibbert stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hibbert wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Tiote pushes Hibbert up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Tiote blocks an uppercut.
Hibbert lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Tiote gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hibbert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hibbert is staying active underneath Tiote, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hibbert trying to control here.
Hibbert is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB#
Hibbert is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tiote pulls his head out easily.
Tiote wants to pass the guard but Hibbert is defending well.
Tiote trying to control the action but Hibbert is working from the bottom. #T4#
Hibbert wants to get back to full guard.
Hibbert is refusing to be controlled, as Tiote sits in half guard.
Hibbert gets back to full guard.
Tiote wants to control from the top but Hibbert keeps moving. #SUB#
Hibbert looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tiote seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hibbert is trying to keep Tiote in close.
Tiote trying to control the position from guard on top but Hibbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Hibbert dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Hibbert gets tackled into the cage by Tiote. Tiote maintains the clinch.
Tiote is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hibbert to keep the fight standing.
Tiote tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tiote goes for a takedown attempt but Hibbert pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tony Hibbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Feihck Tiote.
Hibbert scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hibbert lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hibbert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tiote fails to land the takedown.
Donk. Hibbert catches Tiote right on the button with a cross.
Tiote tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hibbert sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tiote somewhat.
Tony Hibbert is winning the standup battle so far.
Hibbert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hibbert leaves Tiote with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Tiote checks a leg kick.
Hibbert throws a shot to the body.
Hibbert misses with a two punch combination.
Hibbert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiote.
Tiote goes for a double leg but Hibbert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hibbert continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Hibbert tries to keep at a distance but Tiote has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hibbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiote.
Tiote goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hibbert prevents it.
Tiote looking for a takedown.
Hibbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hibbert lands a hook that snaps the head of Tiote backwards.
Tiote is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hibbert pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hibbert is looking to control Tiote's arms but Tiote gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hibbert has his back to the cage.
Tiote has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hibbert avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hibbert scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hibbert working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tiote tries to pull guard but Hibbert forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Hibbert slows down the pace here.
Hibbert lands a shot to the body.
Hibbert scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiote is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hibbert gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hibbert misses with a punch to the body.
Tiote fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Hibbert.
Tiote is breathing heavily.
Hibbert lands a right hand.
Hibbert softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hibbert gets underhooks to prevent Tiote's takedown attempt.
Hibbert lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hibbert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiote can do to turn this around?
Hibbert working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hibbert lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tiote tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hibbert.
Good body shot from Hibbert.
Hibbert scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hibbert lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hibbert stalls. #T3#
Tiote tries for a takedown but Hibbert manages to get underhooks.
Tiote has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hibbert is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tiote drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hibbert pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hibbert lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hibbert connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tiote keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiote drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hibbert defends it well.
Hibbert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tiote moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hibbert misses with a series of wild punches.
Hibbert swats away the attempt to clinch by Tiote.#CL#
Hibbert moves into the clinch.
Tiote takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Tiote manages to pull guard.
Hibbert looking to sit in guard and control but Tiote gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Hibbert is trying to hold Tiote in close to prevent damage but Tiote has managed to pass into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hibbert regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tiote trying to control but Hibbert is working from the bottom.
Feihck Tiote has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tiote loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hibbert looking to control.
Hibbert keeping full guard, as Tiote tries to pass.
Tiote trying to control but Hibbert is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hibbert has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tiote can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Hibbert dominated that second round.
That's time! Hibbert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Hibbert takes a swing at Tiote's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Hibbert misses.
Tiote only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tiote will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hibbert moves in looking to clinch but Tiote pushes him off.
Tiote fails to land the takedown.
Tony Hibbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Tiote shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tiote passes Hibbert's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tiote lands with a punch from half guard.
Hibbert is not content to let Tiote control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hibbert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hibbert actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Tiote is pressing down on Hibbert's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hibbert is holding on for now.
Tiote stalling. #SUB#
Hibbert looking for submissions off his back.
Tiote is pressing down on Hibbert's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hibbert is holding on for now.
Hibbert wants to control but Tiote is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Hibbert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hibbert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tiote controlling the action here.
Hibbert trying to control but Tiote postures up.
Tiote tries to pass to full mount but Hibbert defends it.
Hibbert gets back to full guard.
Hibbert keeping moving, preventing Tiote from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Hibbert working for a triangle but Tiote defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiote makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hibbert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hibbert had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tiote defends it easily.
Tiote looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Tiote avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hibbert can't keep his opponent in guard - Tiote advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tiote passes into side control, despite Hibbert's attempt to control the position.
Hibbert is looking to reverse the position.
Tiote wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hibbert keeps working.
Hibbert tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tiote wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Feihck Tiote has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Feihck Tiote comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hibbert 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Hibbert!

Event: IFCMW43:Murhaa v L.Heavyweight
Date: Oct 17, 2018

#R1#
Lomachenko misses with a takedown attempt - Hibbert sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hibbert swinging wildly here.
Hibbert misses with a body shot.
Lomachenko feinted with a counter takedown.
Hibbert looks to score with a jab to the body but Lomachenko is just out of range.
Lomachenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lomachenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hibbert throws out the jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hibbert 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.
Hibbert moves away from the strike by Lomachenko.
Hibbert throws a sloppy head kick and Lomachenko moves out of range easily.
Hibbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lomachenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lomachenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($700/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Lomachenko lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hibbert loads up on a big right hand but Lomachenko slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hibbert. Lomachenko does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Lomachenko drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hibbert is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lomachenko throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Lomachenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Hibbert has wrist control.
Hibbert is pulling down on Lomachenko's head. It's preventing any offense from Lomachenko, at least for the moment.
Lomachenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hibbert trying to control the position here.
Lomachenko distracts Hibbert with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lomachenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hibbert works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hibbert has Lomachenko pulled in close to control his posture.
Lomachenko cracks Hibbert with a solid left hand.
Hibbert is pulling down on Lomachenko's head. It's preventing any offense from Lomachenko, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Hibbert working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lomachenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lomachenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Hibbert controls Lomachenko momentarily but Lomachenko frees himself.
Hibbert is adopting a defensive guard.
Lomachenko works over Hibbert with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lomachenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lomachenko throwing strikes from guard but Hibbert blocks nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lomachenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Lomachenko throwing strikes but missing.
Hibbert utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Hibbert seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lomachenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hibbert managing to control the position.
Lomachenko scoring with some ground and pound.
Hibbert is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lomachenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Hibbert is retaining full guard.
Hibbert looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hibbert wants to get back to his feet but Lomachenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lomachenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hibbert is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lomachenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hibbert trying to control the position here.
Lomachenko slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Hibbert.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hibbert wants to control but Lomachenko is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Lomachenko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lomachenko tests Hibbert's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hibbert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Lomachenko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hibbert to the mat! Hibbert manages to get full guard.
Lomachenko is fighting to break Hibbert's control of his arms but Hibbert is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hibbert has momentary wrist control but Lomachenko slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Hibbert has his foot on Lomachenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lomachenko works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hibbert wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lomachenko is now in half guard.
Lomachenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hibbert knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hibbert taking some punishment here, with Lomachenko in his half guard.
Evgeni Lomachenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Hibbert on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lomachenko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hibbert keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lomachenko is looking to advance position but Hibbert won't allow it.
Lomachenko working Hibbert over with strikes.
Hibbert on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hibbert keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lomachenko lands a nice short elbow.
Hibbert on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lomachenko lands with a punch from half guard.
Lomachenko not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Lomachenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hibbert blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lomachenko.
Hibbert has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lomachenko is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hibbert is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lomachenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lomachenko's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hibbert punches the canvas rather than the man. #SUB2#
Lomachenko preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hibbert.
Hibbert doesn't have the hooks in and Lomachenko manages to turn into his guard.
Lomachenko connects with a couple of short punches.
Lomachenko scoring with some ground and pound.
Hibbert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lomachenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hibbert's head.
Lomachenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Hibbert is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lomachenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lomachenko postures up and lands a big shot to Hibbert's brow.
Lomachenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hibbert's head.
Hibbert wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lomachenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lomachenko stands and throws Hibbert's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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Hibbert wants to control but Lomachenko postures up.
Lomachenko working the head and body with strikes.
Lomachenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hibbert can do to turn this around?
Lomachenko cracks Hibbert with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hibbert can't do much from the bottom here.
Lomachenko lands a nice forearm strike.
Hibbert is trying to control Lomachenko's posture but Lomachenko avoids it. #SUB#
Lomachenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hibbert defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Lomachenko dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Hibbert misses with a wild body shot.
Lomachenko slips under a jab from Hibbert.
Lomachenko feinted with a counter takedown.
Hibbert throws an overhand right that lands on Lomachenko's shoulder, as Lomachenko tries to avoid the shot.
Hibbert walks into a straight right hand from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko throws a hook but Hibbert blocks it.#TD#
Lomachenko gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Hibbert throws Lomachenko to one side and escapes!
Tony Hibbert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lomachenko misses with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lomachenko throws a lazy right hand but Hibbert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lomachenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hibbert as he avoids it easily.
Lomachenko takes one to the side of the head.
Lomachenko slips a jab from Hibbert.
Lomachenko shoots and misses #CL2#
and Hibbert holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Lomachenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hibbert creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hibbert scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Hibbert is working Lomachenko over against the cage.
Hibbert lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lomachenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hibbert's elbow.
Hibbert blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Hibbert.
Hibbert gets through Lomachenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hibbert gets through Lomachenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lomachenko tries a body shot but Hibbert blocks it.
Lomachenko tries to pull guard but Hibbert won't allow it.
Lomachenko jumps guard but Hibbert stands there with Lomachenko around his waist. Lomachenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lomachenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Hibbert shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Hibbert.
Hibbert prevents Lomachenko from breaking the clinch.
Lomachenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hibbert lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hibbert scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Hibbert prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hibbert.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hibbert has Lomachenko pushed against the cage.
Hibbert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lomachenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hibbert gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lomachenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hibbert lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right hand to the body from Hibbert.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hibbert lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hibbert - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hibbert.
Lomachenko misses with a punch to the body.
Hibbert lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hibbert.
Lomachenko misses with a body punch. #T3#
Lomachenko can't get the takedown.
Hibbert lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lomachenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hibbert gets through Lomachenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lomachenko is trying to pull guard but Hibbert has him pressed against the cage.
Lomachenko is trying to drag Hibbert to the mat but Hibbert just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from Hibbert on the inside.
Hibbert gets through Lomachenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hibbert.
Hibbert scores with a shoulder strike.
Lomachenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hibbert avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hibbert scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hibbert lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Lomachenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lomachenko looks to land a left hand but Hibbert moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Hibbert misses the target. #T4#
Hibbert scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Lomachenko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hibbert on his heels. He'll look to pass Hibbert's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Hibbert pushes Lomachenko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tony Hibbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hibbert feints a jab promting Lomachenko to slip. Hibbert then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lomachenko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lomachenko misses with a wild body shot.
Lomachenko misses with a straight right.
Hibbert swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lomachenko lands with a hook. Hibbert tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hibbert cracks Lomachenko with an open hand slap.
Lomachenko misses with a takedown
and Hibbert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hibbert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lomachenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hibbert.
Tony Hibbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lomachenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hibbert.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Hibbert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lomachenko 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeni Lomachenko!

Event: IFC 69 Murhaa vs Dali
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Hibbert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vasquez thuds a left hand into Hibbert's body.
Vasquez misses with a body kick.
Hibbert misses with a hook
and Vasquez counters with a nice leg kick.
Vasquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vasquez looks to land a left hand but Hibbert moved out of range nicely.
Vasquez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Vasquez has managed to clinch.
Hibbert is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vasquez is keeping busy.
Hibbert working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vasquez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hibbert throws a head punch that misses.
Vasquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Vasquez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hibbert.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasquez blocking some punches.
Hibbert lands a left hand.
Vasquez misses with some punches. #T1#
Hibbert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Vasquez.
A head punch on the inside from Hibbert fails to land.
Hibbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Hibbert on the inside.
Hibbert is working Vasquez over against the cage.
Good body shot from Vasquez.
Hibbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hibbert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Hibbert's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A shot in the inside from Hibbert.
Hibbert misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Vasquez fails to land.
Hibbert tries to stall but Vasquez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vasquez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hibbert looking to slow down the pace here.
Hibbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hibbert misses with a punch on the inside.
Hibbert misses with a punch on the inside.
Vasquez lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Hibbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasquez.
A head punch on the inside from Hibbert fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hibbert stalling the fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Vasquez.
Hibbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasquez.
Vasquez has a couple of punches blocked by Hibbert.
Hibbert blocking some punches.
Hibbert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hibbert is working Vasquez over against the cage.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Vasquez.
A short left from Hibbert.
Hibbert misses with a punch on the inside.
Vasquez digs a right hand underneath Hibbert's ribcage. Hibbert let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hibbert prevents a body shot from Vasquez.
Hibbert lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vasquez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hibbert's elbow.
Hibbert throws a head punch that misses.
Hibbert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hibbert is trying to maintain a safe position but Vasquez gets an underhook and turns Hibbert into the cage.#T3#
Hibbert misses with a body punch.
Hibbert misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasquez.
Hibbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hibbert.
Hibbert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vasquez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hibbert seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vasquez can turn it around.
Hibbert taking a breather.
Hibbert misses with a punch on the inside.
Vasquez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vasquez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vasquez fails to land.
Vasquez blocks an uppercut.
Vasquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vasquez lands with a left to the head.
Vasquez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vasquez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Vasquez.
Vasquez lands an uppercut.#T4#
Vasquez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hibbert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hibbert lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasquez lands a shot to the body.
Hibbert lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hibbert working aggressively here.
Vasquez throws a punch but it's blocked by Hibbert.
Hibbert content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vasquez.
Hibbert lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Vasquez.
Hibbert's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vasquez digs a right hand underneath Hibbert's ribcage. Hibbert let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hibbert lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vasquez backwards.
Hibbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vasquez tries a body shot but Hibbert blocks it.
Hibbert's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasquez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hibbert holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hibbert.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nando Vasquez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hibbert throws a leg kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vasquez.
Hibbert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hibbert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tony Hibbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hibbert tries to land a leg kick but Vasquez saw it coming and moves away.
Vasquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hibbert fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vasquez on the side of the head.
Hibbert misses with a double jab.
Tony Hibbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasquez looks to throw the jab but Hibbert is out of range.
Vasquez misses with a wild body shot.
Hibbert moves out of range of the body kick.
Vasquez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert throws a right hand that misses
and Vasquez counters with a straight right hand.
Hibbert throws a nice looking combination but Vasquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vasquez lands a nice hook to Hibbert's body. Hibbert takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hibbert connects with a body shot.
Vasquez takes a swing at Hibbert's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Vasquez avoids the body shot from Hibbert.
Vasquez fakes the leg kick and cracks Hibbert in the body.
Vasquez tests Hibbert's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut there from Vasquez.
Hibbert thuds his right hand into Vasquez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vasquez.
Vasquez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vasquez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vasquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hibbert is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vasquez.
Vasquez swings for the body but Hibbert moves out of range.
Hibbert connects with a right hand. Vasquez shakes it off.
Hibbert misses with a hook to the body
and Vasquez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Vasquez.
Hibbert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasquez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vasquez throws a leg kick but Hibbert sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Vasquez.
Hibbert scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vasquez lands a front kick.
Hibbert avoids the body shot from Vasquez.
Hibbert clobbers Vasquez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hibbert swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vasquez counters with a nice leg kick.
Vasquez misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch lands to the side of Vasquez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vasquez ducks under a wild hook from Hibbert.
Hibbert checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Hibbert tries to keep at a distance but Vasquez has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hibbert.
Hibbert lands a left hand. #T3#
Hibbert trying to stall but Vasquez improves his position.
Vasquez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vasquez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Vasquez.
Vasquez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Vasquez.
Vasquez struggles to land a body shot inside as Hibbert controls his hands.
Vasquez blocks an uppercut.
Vasquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vasquez is leaning against Hibbert and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hibbert lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vasquez blocks a body shot from Hibbert.
Nando Vasquez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hibbert misses with some punches.
Hibbert is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Vasquez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hibbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vasquez.
A head punch on the inside from Hibbert fails to land.
Vasquez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hibbert swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasquez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Vasquez lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hibbert scores with a shot to the side of Vasquez's head.
Vasquez letting Hibbert take a breather here.
Hibbert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vasquez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vasquez lands a nice uppercut.
Vasquez misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasquez.
Vasquez lands a nice uppercut.
Hibbert misses with some punches.
Vasquez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hibberts head.
Hibbert stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hibbert misses with the head strike.
Vasquez tries a body shot but Hibbert blocks it.
Hibbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hibbert stalling in the clinch but Vasquez improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nando Vasquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vasquez connects with a leg kick. Hibbert looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vasquez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hibbert has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vasquez. That's going to slow Hibbert down.
Hibbert fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vasquez checks it well.
Vasquez avoids the body shot from Hibbert.
Vasquez lands a two punch combo.
Hibbert swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasquez.
Vasquez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vasquez lands a jab to the nose.
Hibbert catches Vasquez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hibbert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hibbert misses with a looping right.
Vasquez is looking to score with low kicks.
Hibbert throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vasquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
A cross from Vasquez lands.
Hibbert is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vasquez throws a push kick but Hibbert slaps the foot to one side.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vasquez.
Nice body punch from Vasquez.
Vasquez thumps Hibbert with a low kick.
Hibbert throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vasquez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasquez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hibbert if he has to take too many more of those.
Hibbert will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Vasquez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hibbert thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hibbert takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vasquez misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Vasquez. That snapped Hibbert's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hibbert stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vasquez.
Hibbert lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vasquez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Vasquez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vasquez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vasquez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#
Hibbert is rocked!
Vasquez pounces like a tiger and cracks Hibbert with a vicious hook! Hibbert is down but not out! Vasquez follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nando Vasquez!
An out of breath Nando Vasquez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: IFC 66: Murha vs Impaler
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Lomachenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hibbert sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hibbert keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hibbert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hibbert cracks Lomachenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lomachenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lomachenko staying out of range there.
Hibbert throws a hook but Lomachenko avoids it easily.
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hibbert moves out of range as Lomachenko strikes.
Hibbert is looking for a counter combo.
Lomachenko throws a hook to the side of Hibbert's head but Hibbert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hibbert delivers a nice body kick.
Lomachenko has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lomachenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hibbert looks to throw the jab but Lomachenko is out of range.
Hibbert moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lomachenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hibbert. Hibbert obviously looking to wear him down.
Hibbert swings for the body but Lomachenko moves out of range.
Hibbert misses with a few strikes there.
Nice body punch from Lomachenko. #T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hibbert!
Lomachenko dodges the punch combination from Hibbert.
Lomachenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hibbert can pounce on him.
Lomachenko ducks under a wild hook from Hibbert.
Lomachenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hibbert.
Hibbert leaves Lomachenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tony Hibbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Lomachenko.
Some wild striking there from Hibbert.
Lomachenko throws an overhand right that lands on Hibbert's shoulder, as Hibbert tries to avoid the shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lomachenko.#TD2#
Lomachenko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lomachenko drops an elbow to the side of Hibbert's head.
Lomachenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Hibbert is looking to improve his position.
Lomachenko winds up and cracks Hibbert with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hibbert keeping hold of Lomachenko's head, controlling as best he can.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Lomachenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hibbert is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Lomachenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hibbert is trying to control but can't.
Lomachenko lands with a punch from half guard.
Hibbert wants to get back to full guard.
Hibbert keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lomachenko is thwarting Hibbert's attempts to control the position.
Hibbert avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lomachenko.
Hibbert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Lomachenko is looking for a kimura but Hibbert is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lomachenko to get the leverage.
Lomachenko working Hibbert over with strikes. #T4#
Hibbert is trying to control but can't.
Hibbert is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lomachenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lomachenko's back!
Lomachenko tries to roll but Hibbert sticks to his back.
Hibbert trying to control.
Hibbert biding his time, controlling Lomachenko.
Lomachenko tries to break free.
Lomachenko tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hibbert tries to control but Lomachenko wriggling away.
Lomachenko is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Hibbert dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hibbert paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hibbert thuds his right hand into Lomachenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lomachenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Hibbert moves into the clinch.
Lomachenko wants a takedown but no success here.
Tony Hibbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Lomachenko.
Hibbert makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lomachenko goes for a takedown attempt but Hibbert pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lomachenko slips under a jab.
Lomachenko throws a hook but Hibbert blocks it.
Lomachenko takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert misses the jab.
Hibbert moves out of range of the strikes.
Hibbert cracks Lomachenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hibbert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lomachenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hibbert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lomachenko can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Hibbert.
Nice uppercut lands for Hibbert. That snapped Lomachenko's head back. #T1#
A slow jab from Lomachenko misses its intended target.
As Lomachenko looks to move away, Hibbert throws a big counter combo but Lomachenko just gets out of the way.
Hibbert lands with a straight right. Lomachenko didn't see that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Hibbert as he connects with a hook.
Hibbert lands a leg kick that knocks Lomachenko off balance momentarily.
Hibbert ducks under a wild hook from Lomachenko.
Hibbert misses with an uppercut.
Lomachenko throws a hook but Hibbert blocks it.
Lomachenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hibbert counters with a nice uppercut.
Hibbert cracks Lomachenko with a good jab.
Hibbert looks to throw the jab but Lomachenko is out of range.
Hibbert misses with a double jab.
Lomachenko 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.
Lomachenko misses the shot to the body.
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lomachenko misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Hibbert, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lomachenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hibbert swivels and escapes.#T2#
Lomachenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lomachenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hibbert's waist but Hibbert gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lomachenko off to one side.
Lomachenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Hibbert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lomachenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Hibbert. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hibbert.
A solid body kick from Hibbert.
Lomachenko slips a jab from Hibbert.
Hibbert lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hibbert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lomachenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hibbert under the eye.
Lomachenko closes the distance and clinches up with Hibbert, looking for a takedown. Lomachenko pushes Hibbert against the cage but Hibbert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hibbert dips to his left and cracks Lomachenko with an uppercut!
Hibbert takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lomachenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hibbert throws out the jab.
Lomachenko misses with a hook
and Hibbert counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lomachenko thinking.
Lomachenko misses with a looping left.
As Lomachenko tries to get set, Hibbert tries to push him back and clinch up but Lomachenko manages to avoid the attempt.
Tony Hibbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Lomachenko.
Hibbert swinging wildly here.
Hibbert takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hibbert stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hibbert wants it to stay on the feet.
Hibbert feints a jab promting Lomachenko to slip. Hibbert then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lomachenko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lomachenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hibbert's head backwards.
Lomachenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hibbert.
Tony Hibbert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lomachenko connects with a looping right hand.
Lomachenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Hibbert sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hibbert missing with a left hand there. Lomachenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lomachenko feints the counter takedown.
Good exchange - Hibbert coming out on top.
Hibbert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lomachenko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lomachenko defending well as Hibbert loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Hibbert connects with a jab.
Lomachenko looks to throw the jab but Hibbert is out of range.
As Lomachenko tries to get set, Hibbert tries to push him back and clinch up but Lomachenko manages to avoid the attempt.
Lomachenko looks to land a left hand but Hibbert moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Lomachenko. That snapped Hibbert's head back.
Lomachenko misses the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Lomachenko. That snapped Hibbert's head back.
Hibbert throws a hook but Lomachenko blocks it.
Hibbert lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hibbert throws a nice looking combination but Lomachenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Lomachenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Hibbert pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hibbert misses with a hook. Lomachenko ducked under it nicely.
Hibbert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lomachenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Hibbert leaves Lomachenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hibbert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hibbert stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown but Hibbert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Hibbert dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lomachenko missing with a left hand there. Hibbert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hibbert was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hibbert misses the jab.
Lomachenko sizes up Hibbert with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hibbert throws a series of punches but Lomachenko avoids them all with ease.
Hibbert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lomachenko.
Lomachenko swings for the body but Hibbert moves out of range.
Lomachenko lands a jab.
Hibbert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hibbert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lomachenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Hibbert counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lomachenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko slips under a jab.#T1#
Lomachenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tony Hibbert is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lomachenko.
Tony Hibbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Lomachenko.
Lomachenko misses with a hook.
Hibbert swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lomachenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice takedown defense from Hibbert. No joy for Lomachenko on that attempt.
Hibbert appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lomachenko throws an off balance right hand
and Hibbert counters with a straight right hand.
Lomachenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hibbert.
Lomachenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hibbert tries to bum rush Lomachenko with a series of wild strikes but Lomachenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lomachenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hibbert.
Lomachenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hibbert.
Lomachenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Hibbert.
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!#TD2#
Lomachenko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hibbert tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lomachenko is in Hibbert's guard.
Hibbert utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lomachenko is in close to Hibbert's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lomachenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hibbert working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hibbert looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hibbert controls Lomachenko momentarily but Lomachenko frees himself.
Hibbert wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hibbert has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Hibbert looking to control.
Lomachenko scoring with some ground and pound.
Lomachenko throwing strikes but missing.
Hibbert has Lomachenko pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lomachenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Hibbert has wrist control.
Hibbert is pulling down on Lomachenko's head. It's preventing any offense from Lomachenko, at least for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hibbert blocks a jab.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hibbert stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hibbert fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lomachenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hibbert tests Lomachenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hibbert misses with a straight left.
Hibbert misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Lomachenko scores with a takedown into Hibbert's guard.
Lomachenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lomachenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lomachenko throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hibbert holds on and takes a little breather.
Evgeni Lomachenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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 Tony Hibbert.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hibbert, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Hibbert!

Event: IFC MW 35 Gellar vs Lomachenko
Date: Aug 08, 2018

#R1#
Hibbert misses the jab.
Entei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hibbert.
Hibbert swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Entei wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A punch combination from Hibbert misses.
Entei fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hibbert just manages to avoid it.
Entei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Entei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hibbert swats away the attempt to clinch by Entei.
Hibbert on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hibbert on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hibbert avoids the body shot from Entei.
Hibbert takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Hibbert misses its intended target. #T1#
Hibbert throws out a powerful jab.
Hibbert loads up on a big right hand but Entei slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Entei misses the target.
Tony Hibbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Entei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hibbert looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hibbert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hibbert avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hibbert tries to counter with a clinch but Entei shakes him off and moves away.
Hibbert takes one to the chin there.
Hibbert staying out of range there.#CL#
Entei closes the distance and pushes Hibbert back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hibbert fails to land.
Hibbert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hibbert can't find room to land a body shot as Entei controls the action. #T2#
Entei has a couple of punches blocked by Hibbert.
Hibbert throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hibbert creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hibbert has Entei pressed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Entei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hibbert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hibbert is leaning against Entei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hibbert.
Entei takes a shot to the head.
Entei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hibbert or not.
Entei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Entei prevents a body shot from Hibbert.
Hibbert can't find room to land a body shot as Entei controls the action.
Entei blocking some punches.
Entei tries to throw a body punch but Hibbert avoids it by throwing Entei back against the cage.
Hibbert content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T3#
Hibbert leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hibbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Entei.
A shot in the inside from Hibbert.
Hibbert lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hibbert lands an uppercut.
Entei blocking some punches.
Entei struggles to land a body shot inside as Hibbert controls his hands.
Entei misses with a punch on the inside.
Entei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hibbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hibbert lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Entei backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hibbert takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Hibbert fails to land.
Entei doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Entei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Entei blocks an uppercut.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Entei.
Entei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hibbert displaying some good clinch control by pressing Entei up against the cage.
Entei has a couple of punches blocked by Hibbert.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Entei blocks an uppercut.
Entei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Entei fails to land.
Entei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hibbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hibbert fails to land.
Hibbert blocks an uppercut.
Entei misses with a body punch.
Entei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tony Hibbert will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Entei.
Hibbert throws a combination. Entei tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Entei moves into the clinch successfully.
Hibbert tries to throw a body punch but Entei avoids it by throwing Hibbert back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hibbert fails to land.
Hibbert lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Entei backwards.
Hibbert wants to stall.
Hibbert tries to throw a body punch but Entei avoids it by throwing Hibbert back against the cage.
Entei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Hibbert scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entei works on Hibbert's body with a couple of short punches.
Hibbert prevents a body shot from Entei.
Hibbert is looking to control Entei's arms but Entei gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hibbert has his back to the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hibbert prevents a body shot from Entei.
Hibbert misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Hibbert misses with a punch to the body.
Entei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Entei to work.
Hibbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hibbert is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hibbert lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hibbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Entei working aggressively here.
Hibbert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Entei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hibbert misses with a punch on the inside.
Entei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hibbert.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hibbert is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2##BC#
Entei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Entei.
Entei wants to clinch.
Hibbert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Entei misses with a body kick.
Hibbert smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Entei blocks a leg kick.
Hibbert misses with the combination.
That kick from Hibbert tenderised Entei's leg. Entei is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hibbert throws a jab when Entei was well out of range.
Entei throws a counter high kick but Hibbert was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hibbert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Entei.#T3#
Hibbert avoids the head kick by Entei.
Entei checks the leg kick.
Hibbert getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tony Hibbert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hibbert takes a swing at Entei's ribcage but misses.
Hibbert misses with a head kick.
Entei tries a head kick but it misses.
Hibbert throws a right and a left that Entei avoids nicely.
Entei tries to clinch up.
Hibbert misses with a looping left.
Hibbert misses the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Entei blocks the leg kick.
Hibbert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Entei moves away.
Hibbert wants to land a leg kick but Entei is out of range.
Hibbert lands a body shot.
Hibbert works over Entei's head and body with a nice combination.#T4#
Hibbert misses with a looping right.
Entei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Entei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hibbert.
Hibbert throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Entei does it's job there.
Entei throws a head kick that misses
and Hibbert cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hibbert with a nice cross.
Entei throws a low kick but Hibbert moves out of range easily.
Hibbert cracks a nice hook into Entei's ribs.
Tony Hibbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Entei tries to clinch but Hibbert moves out of range.
Entei takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick by Hibbert misses
and Entei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hibbert crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Entei - the referee stops the clock and Hibbert gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Entei. Hibbert manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Danga de danga de dang - Hibbert scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Hibbert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Entei closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Entei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Entei on the inside.
Entei misses with a punch on the inside.
Entei misses with a punch to the body.
Entei throws a punch but it's blocked by Hibbert.
Entei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Hibbert.
Hibbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Entei stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Entei is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Entei.
Entei scores with a shot to the side of Hibbert's head.
Entei digs a right hand underneath Hibbert's ribcage. Hibbert let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hibbert misses with some punches. #T1#
Entei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hibbert softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Entei.
Hibbert lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Entei backwards.
Hibbert lands a hook that snaps the head of Entei backwards.
Entei misses with a body punch.
Entei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hibbert lands a hook that snaps the head of Entei backwards.
Hibbert misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hibbert just leaning against Entei, taking a breather.
Tony Hibbert seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hibbert misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hibbert. #T2#
Entei tries to throw a body punch but Hibbert avoids it by throwing Entei back against the cage.
Hibbert is trying to maintain a safe position but Entei gets an underhook and turns Hibbert into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hibbert fails to land.
Hibbert blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Entei breaks the clinch.
Entei lands a head kick. Hibbert smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Entei checks the leg kick.
Entei throws a head kick that misses.
Hibbert wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hibbert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hibbert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Entei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Entei connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Hibbert jabs at Entei's body.
Hibbert takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Entei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Entei does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Entei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Entei ducks under a wild hook from Hibbert.
Hibbert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crunch! Entei slams his shin into Hibbert's torso.
Hibbert thows a left - swing and a miss!
Entei looks to land a body kick but Hibbert moved away.
Hibbert tries to counter with a clinch but Entei shakes him off and moves away.
Hibbert lands with a cross.
Hibbert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Entei manages to avoid it.
Hibbert swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Entei wants to clinch.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hibbert misses with a hook. Entei ducked under it nicely.
Harry Entei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Entei thumps Hibbert with a low kick.
Entei thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hibbert if he has to take too many more of those.
Entei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hibbert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hibbert looks to land a left hand but Entei moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Entei was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hibbert.
Entei misses with a body kick.
Nice cross by Hibbert.
Hibbert lands a two punch combo.
Entei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hibbert manages to avoid it.
Hibbert lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Entei moves out of range as Hibbert strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Hibbert.
Well Hibbert 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Hibbert!

Event: IFC 60 Bogard vs Crosby
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Hibbert cracks Sainty with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hibbert throws a lazy right hand but Sainty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hibbert jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hibbert throws a lazy uppercut
and Sainty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Hibbert.
Hibbert tries to bum rush Sainty with a series of wild strikes but Sainty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sainty is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hibbert throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sainty on the side of the head. #ROC#
Sainty is rocked!
Hibbert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sainty is still on wobbly legs! Can Hibbert finish him?
Hibbert scores with a one two! Sainty had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hibbert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sainty dodges the punch combination from Hibbert.
Sainty with the counter takedown but Hibbert avoids it easily.
Hibbert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sainty thinks about the counter body kick.
Sainty seems to have recovered his senses.
Hibbert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hibbert looks to land a right hand but Sainty moved out of range.#T1#
Sainty shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hibbert as he avoids it easily.
Sainty scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hibbert throws a shot from downtown. Sainty moves away and avoids it.
Sainty has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sainty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hibbert.
Sainty with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hibbert counters with a nice uppercut.
Sainty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hibbert throws out the jab.
We've been told by Hibbert's head coaches at Ramirez School Of Excellence that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sainty jabs Hibbert right on the nose. Hibbert blinks but takes it well.
Tony Hibbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hibbert throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sainty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hibbert.
A telegraphed right hand from Hibbert misses the target.
Sainty tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hibbert throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Sainty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sainty avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Hibbert misses with a few strikes there.
Sainty throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hibbert seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tony Hibbert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hibbert throws the left hand but Sainty avoids the punch easily.
Hibbert lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sainty at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hibbert throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Sainty counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hibbert!
Hibbert manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sainty's best efforts.
Hibbert holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hibbert tries to get to full guard but Sainty has control of the leg.
Hibbert taking some punishment here, with Sainty in his half guard.
Hibbert is trying to maintain the position but Sainty is very close to passing his half guard.
Hibbert is looking for a sweep. Sainty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sainty has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Sainty tries to pass to full mount but Hibbert defends it.
Hibbert holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sainty is looking to take a break and control but Hibbert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hibbert controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hibbert trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Hibbert tries to lock up and control but Sainty gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sainty is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hibbert has given up his back here. #T4#
Hibbert trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sainty tries to keep control of the position but Hibbert is staying busy.
Sainty not allowing Hibbert to control his hands.
Hibbert controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Sainty doesn't have the hooks in and Hibbert manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Sainty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sainty keeping full guard, as Hibbert tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Hibbert dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sainty misses with a hook.
Hibbert is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hibbert misses with a series of wild punches.
Sainty appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sainty slips under a jab.
Hibbert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hibbert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sainty can do to turn this around?
A jab from Hibbert misses.
Sainty slips a jab from Hibbert.
Hibbert rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hibbert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hibbert throws an overhand right that lands on Sainty's shoulder, as Sainty tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert scores with a nice strike.
Hibbert misses the jab.
Sainty tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sainty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hibbert moves away.
Sainty misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Sainty fails to land the takedown.
Sainty with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hibbert to score with a decent uppercut.
Sainty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hibbert.
Hibbert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sainty moves away.
Hibbert misses with a left hand
and Hibbert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Sainty changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hibbert looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hibbert struggling a bit here.
Hibbert gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2#
Sainty manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hibbert to take his back!
I really don't envy Hibbert right now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hibbert trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sainty struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hibbert is in bad spot here.
Sainty gets his hands free as Hibbert looks to control. #SUB2#
Hibbert is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sainty gets his way!
Hibbert breaks Sainty's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T3##SUB2#
Sainty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hibbert defends it easily.#SUB2#
Sainty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hibbert is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hibbert showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hibbert throws a big right hand that misses.
Hibbert landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sainty keeping moving, preventing Hibbert from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hibbert got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sainty has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hibbert has managed to get both his arms back between Sainty's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Sainty has his foot on Hibbert's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hibbert works his way back into a safe position though.
Hibbert throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Sainty has an active guard here but Hibbert has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sainty looking for subs from the bottom but Hibbert mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Hibbert dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hibbert looks to land a right hand but Sainty moved out of range.
Some wild striking there from Hibbert.
Hibbert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hibbert throws a big shot that misses.
Hibbert lands a two punch combo.
Hibbert throws a hook but Sainty avoids it easily.
Hibbert throws a hook to the side of Sainty's head but Sainty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hibbert shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sainty eats them both and turns towards Hibbert to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert throws a series of punches but Sainty avoids them all with ease.
Hibbert looks to land a left hand but Sainty moved out of range nicely.
Sainty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hibbert defends it well.
Tony Hibbert is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Hibbert. #T1#
Hibbert avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hibbert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sainty shoots in and drives through. Hibbert sprawls well.
Hibbert tries to counter by clinching up but Sainty breaks away and moves out of range.
Hibbert fails to land with a series of punches.
Sainty feints the counter takedown.
Sainty has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sainty defending well as Hibbert loads up on a big left hand.
Sainty avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sainty is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hibbert throws a looping overhand right but Sainty ducks down to avoid it.
Hibbert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sainty feints the counter takedown.
Hibbert throws a right hand that misses
and Sainty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hibbert lands an overhand right.#T2#
Hibbert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sainty moves away.
Sainty changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hibbert misses with a two punch combination.
Sainty sizes up Hibbert with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hibbert misses with a looping left.
Sainty with the counter takedown but Hibbert avoids it easily.
Sainty slips under a jab.
Hibbert scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sainty doesn't seem bothered though.
Sainty avoids the body shot from Hibbert.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hibbert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sainty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hibbert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sainty shoots and misses
and Hibbert counters with a nice uppercut.
Hibbert throws a lazy uppercut
and Sainty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Sainty wants to clinch up but Hibbert keeps it at a distance.
Hibbert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sainty was well out of range. Poor timing from Hibbert.
Hibbert throws a hook to the side of Sainty's head but Sainty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sainty is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tony Hibbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sainty walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A combination from Hibbert does no damage.
Hibbert slaps away a takedown attempt from Sainty, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tony Hibbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Sainty.
Some bone on bone action there as Hibbert checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hibbert misses with a wild body shot.
Hibbert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sainty throws out the jab.
Hibbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hibbert blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Hibbert throws a shot from downtown. Sainty moves away and avoids it.
Sainty is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sainty ducks under a wild hook from Hibbert.
No joy there for Hibbert, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hibbert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hibbert just misses with a punch to the body.
Sainty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sainty feints the counter takedown.
Hibbert looks to land a right hand but Sainty moved out of range.
Hibbert throws a nice looking combination but Sainty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sainty shoots in for a double leg but Hibbert sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hibbert swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sainty throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hibbert's waist but Hibbert gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sainty off to one side.
Daniel Sainty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sainty slips under a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Hibbert showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hibbert, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Hibbert!

Event: IFC MW 32 Chugman vs Lopez
Date: Jun 20, 2018

#R1#
Sheehy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sheehy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hibbert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sheehy moves away from the strike by Hibbert.
Hibbert throws a series of punches but Sheehy moves out of range.
Sheehy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hibbert jabs Sheehy right on the nose. Sheehy blinks but takes it well.
Sheehy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hibbert.
The fighters circling - Sheehy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hibbert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hibbert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hibbert lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sheehy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hibbert.
Hibbert fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sheehy scores with a decent looking hook.
Hibbert throws a series of punches but Sheehy moves out of range.
Hibbert throws a combination that misses
and Sheehy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tony Hibbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sheehy, as that shot connected. #T1#
Hibbert tests Sheehy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hibbert misses with a hook. Sheehy ducked under it nicely.
Hibbert scores with a body shot.
Hibbert lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Ethan Sheehy has been cut.
Sheehy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hibbert misses with a double jab.
Sheehy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hibbert throws a right and a left that Sheehy avoids nicely.
Hibbert looks to land a right hand but Sheehy moved out of range.
Hibbert throws a right and a left that Sheehy avoids nicely.
Hibbert throws a jab when Sheehy was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Sheehy. Beautiful body shot.
Hibbert tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hibbert lands a glancing blow to the side of Sheehy's head.
Hibbert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sheehy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hibbert.
Hibbert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sheehy manages to avoid it.
Sheehy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Sheehy ducks under a wild hook from Hibbert.
Sheehy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sheehy lands with an uppercut that bounces Hibbert off the cage and back into range.
Sheehy throws the left hand but Hibbert avoids the punch easily.
A left lands for Sheehy.
Sheehy dodges the punch combination from Hibbert.
Sheehy throws a body shot but no joy.
Sheehy throws a solid leg kick but Hibbert takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sheehy.
As Sheehy tries to get set, Hibbert tries to push him back and clinch up but Sheehy manages to avoid the attempt.
Sheehy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sheehy missing with a left hand there. Hibbert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Hibbert. Those never looked like landing.
Sheehy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hibbert lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sheehy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hibbert looks to land a left hand but Sheehy moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot by Hibbert.#T3#
Sheehy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hibbert throws a series of punches but Sheehy avoids them all with ease.
Sheehy is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sheehy defending well as Hibbert loads up on a big left hand.
Hibbert lands an overhand right.
Hibbert lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sheehy at a distance.
Sheehy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sheehy connects with a solid leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hibbert checks a leg kick.
Hibbert was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hibbert lands a slapping body shot.
A slow jab from Hibbert misses its intended target.
Sheehy ducks under a wild hook from Hibbert.
Hibbert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheehy.
Sheehy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hibbert misses with a hook
and Sheehy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hibbert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sheehy moves away.
Hibbert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheehy avoids the body shot from Hibbert.
Hibbert throws a body shot but no joy.
Sheehy throws out a counter right but Hibbert avoids it with no problem.
Sheehy moves out of range of the strikes.
Sheehy misses with a wild body shot.
Sheehy defending well as Hibbert loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Sheehy.
Hibbert is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hibbert blocks a head kick by Sheehy.
Hibbert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hibbert fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circling - Sheehy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sheehy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hibbert drops his hands momentarily and Sheehy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sheehy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hibbert looks to score with a jab to the body but Sheehy is just out of range.
Sheehy throws a shot from downtown. Hibbert moves away and avoids it.
Hibbert misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Hibbert dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Sheehy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sheehy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Sheehy misses.
Hibbert blocks a jab.
Sheehy misses with a straight right.
Hibbert misses with a hook.
Sheehy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hibbert throws out the jab.
A big right from Hibbert misses.
Sheehy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sheehy scores with a one two! Hibbert had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sheehy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hibbert sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sheehy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hibbert.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sheehy counters with a leg kick.
Sheehy ducks under a wild hook from Hibbert.
Sheehy walks into a stiff left hand from Hibbert.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hibbert throws a shot from downtown. Sheehy moves away and avoids it.
Sheehy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sheehy ducks under a wild hook from Hibbert.#T1#
Hibbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hibbert checks a leg kick.
Hibbert is looking to counter the offense by Sheehy and move into the clinch.
Hibbert misses with a wild body shot.
Sheehy throws out a counter right but Hibbert avoids it with no problem.
Sheehy ducks under a wild hook from Hibbert.
Sheehy avoids the body shot from Hibbert.
Hibbert with a nice cross.
Hibbert misses with an uppercut. Sheehy saw that one coming.
Sheehy cracks Hibbert with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hibbert throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sheehy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sheehy lands with a shot to the body.
Hibbert missing with a left hand there. Sheehy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hibbert lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hibbert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sheehy can do to turn this around?
Sheehy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sheehy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hibbert has got the better of the exchanges.
Sheehy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hibbert.
Sheehy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
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!
Sheehy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hibbert ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tony Hibbert is winning the standup battle so far.
Sheehy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hibbert sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sheehy lands a slapping body shot.
Sheehy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sheehy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tony Hibbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hibbert misses with a wild body shot.
Sheehy lands with a shot to the body.
Sheehy lands a slapping body shot.
Sheehy stuns Hibbert with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sheehy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hibbert.
Sheehy feints a counter leg kick.
Hibbert takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hibbert ducks under a wild hook from Sheehy.
Hibbert misses with a lunging right hand
and Hibbert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
A cross from Hibbert lands.
Hibbert blocks a head kick by Sheehy.
Hibbert throws a body punch but Sheehy moves out of range.
Hibbert scores with a one two! Sheehy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hibbert swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sheehy moves away from the strike by Hibbert.
Sheehy scores with a nice strike.
Hibbert missing with a left hand there. Sheehy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sheehy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hibbert at a distance.
Sheehy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hibbert was well out of range. Poor timing from Sheehy.
Hibbert displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hibbert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Hibbert misses its intended target.
Sheehy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hibbert throws a sloppy body shot
letting Sheehy counter with a right hand.
Sheehy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Sheehy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hibbert moves forwards but Sheehy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sheehy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hibbert throws the left hand but Sheehy avoids the punch easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Sheehy as he connects with a hook.
Sheehy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sheehy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sheehy lands with a cross.
Hibbert throws a looping overhand right but Sheehy ducks down to avoid it.
Hibbert lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sheehy at a distance.
Hibbert scores with a nice head shot.
Hibbert throws a hook to the side of Sheehy's head but Sheehy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Hibbert.
Hibbert throws a poor cross that misses
and Sheehy counters with a nice body shot.
No joy there for Hibbert, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sheehy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the liver by Sheehy. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ethan Sheehy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ethan Sheehy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hibbert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheehy.
Sheehy is looking for the big counter here.
Hibbert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sheehy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hibbert goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hibbert pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sheehy back to the cage. Hibbert follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sheehy swings for the body but Hibbert moves out of range.
Sheehy lunges at Hibbert with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hibbert's hand.
Hibbert misses with a straight left.
Hibbert throws a shot from downtown. Sheehy moves away and avoids it.
Hibbert connects with a looping right hand.
Hibbert takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hibbert walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hibbert lands with an uppercut that bounces Sheehy off the cage and back into range.
Hibbert throws a big shot that misses.
Sheehy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sheehy swings for the body but Hibbert moves out of range. #T1#
Hibbert throws a nice looking combination but Sheehy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Hibbert.
Hibbert with a jab.
Sheehy throws an off balance right hand
and Hibbert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sheehy moves away from the strike by Hibbert.
Hibbert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hibbert moves out of range of the strikes.
Hibbert looks to land a left hand but Sheehy moved out of range nicely.
Sheehy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hibbert lands a right hook to the body.
Sheehy punishes Hibbert's body with a nice straight punch.
Hibbert scores with a jab. Sheehy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hibbert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheehy.
Sheehy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hibbert.
Sheehy throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hibbert has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sheehy.
Sheehy throws a series of punches but Hibbert avoids them all with ease.
Sheehy misses with a body shot
and Hibbert counters with a two punch combo.
Hibbert is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sheehy works Hibbert's body with a nice hook.
Hibbert moves out of range as Sheehy strikes.
It looked like Hibbert wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hibbert throws a hook but Sheehy blocks it.
Hibbert works Sheehy's body with a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Hibbert.
Sheehy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hibbert throws out the jab.
Sheehy walks into a jab.
Hibbert misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Sheehy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hibbert scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sheehy is trying to maintain a safe position but Hibbert gets an underhook and turns Sheehy into the cage.
Hibbert dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sheehy tries to pull guard but Hibbert holds him up against the cage and eventually Sheehy drops back down to his feet. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hibbert.
Sheehy swings wildly with an uppercut but Hibbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hibbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sheehy lands a left hand.
Hibbert scores with a shot to the side of Sheehy's head.
Hibbert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hibbert blocks an uppercut.
Sheehy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheehy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hibbert.
Hibbert blocking some punches. #TD2#
Sheehy successfully pulls guard. #T4#
Hibbert with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Sheehy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hibbert defends well.#SUB2#
Sheehy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hibbert defends well.
Hibbert engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hibbert postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Hibbert showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hibbert 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Hibbert!

Event: TBD#30: MEGATON vs. C K
Date: May 06, 2018

#R1#
Van Acker digs a good body shot into Hibbert's ribs.
Hibbert lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Acker off the cage and back into range.
Hibbert throws a body shot but no joy.
Hibbert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hibbert throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Acker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Acker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hibbert misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van Acker is defended easily by Hibbert.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Acker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hibbert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luc Van Acker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hibbert lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Acker at a distance. #T1#
Hibbert darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hibbert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Acker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Van Acker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Van Acker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Van Acker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hibbert wants to get back to full guard.
Hibbert keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hibbert is looking to improve his position.
Hibbert is holding on to half guard well.
Hibbert blocking the ground and pound attempt from Van Acker.
Hibbert avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Van Acker.
Hibbert controlling the position well.
Hibbert has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ramirez School Of Excellence. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hibbert trying to control here. #T2#
Hibbert is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Van Acker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Van Acker blocks the strikes from Hibbert.
Van Acker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Van Acker throwing shots but Hibbert is blocking nicely.
Hibbert is looking to control Van Acker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hibbert avoid being mounted?
Hibbert is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Van Acker is staying active.
Hibbert is controlling Van Acker's trapped leg to prevent Van Acker from advancing to side control.
Van Acker thows a huge punch but Hibbert dodges it nicely.
Van Acker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Acker prevents Hibbert from standing back up.
Hibbert gets back to full guard.
Van Acker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Van Acker throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Acker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Van Acker throwing strikes from guard but Hibbert blocks nicely.
Hibbert is adopting a defensive guard.
Van Acker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hibbert seems keen to control Van Acker's posture.
Van Acker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Van Acker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hibbert has control of Van Acker's left arm, preventing Van Acker from doing any damage.
Let's hope that Hibbert 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.
Van Acker throwing strikes from guard but Hibbert blocks nicely.
Hibbert has control of Van Acker's left arm, preventing Van Acker from doing any damage. #T4#
Hibbert is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Van Acker slips a jab and a cross from Hibbert.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hibbert lands a jab.
Hibbert looks to land a right hand but Van Acker moved out of range.
Hibbert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Acker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Acker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Hibbert dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Hibbert there.
Van Acker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Van Acker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hibbert connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Acker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hibbert defends it nicely.
Hibbert misses the shot to the body.
Hibbert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hibbert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tony Hibbert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Acker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hibbert leaves Van Acker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luc Van Acker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Hibbert lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Acker doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Acker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Hibbert counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Hibbert is trying to maintain a safe position but Van Acker gets an underhook and turns Hibbert into the cage.
Hibbert has Van Acker pressed against the cage.
A short right from Hibbert.
Hibbert gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Van Acker.
Hibbert misses with a punch on the inside.
Hibbert lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Acker backwards.
Hibbert lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Hibbert.
Van Acker has Hibbert pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hibbert manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Van Acker goes for a takedown attempt but Hibbert pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Luc Van Acker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A right-left combo lands from Hibbert. #T2#
Van Acker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Acker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Van Acker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Van Acker is rocked!
Van Acker dives in and grabs Hibbert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hibbert pushes down on Van Acker's head and hops out.
Hibbert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Acker drops his hands momentarily and Hibbert takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oh Van Acker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hibbert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Acker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Acker seems to have got his legs back now.
Van Acker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hibbert.
Van Acker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hibbert sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hibbert lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Van Acker lands with a hook. Hibbert tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Van Acker drops his hands momentarily and Hibbert takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hibbert scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hibbert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hibbert unleashes a big counter combination but Van Acker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Van Acker tries to bum rush Hibbert with a series of wild strikes but Hibbert uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hibbert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Acker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hibbert throws a shot to the body.
Hibbert lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Acker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hibbert looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hibbert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hibbert lands a really nice looking cross but Van Acker seems unphased.
Hibbert works Van Acker's body with a nice hook.
Hibbert lands with a nice body punch.
Hibbert connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Acker momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hibbert scores with the left hand. Van Acker knows he should have avoided that one.
Hibbert moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tony Hibbert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hibbert stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hibbert wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
Van Acker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Acker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hibbert connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hibbert throws a one two combo.
Van Acker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hibbert pinned against the cage. Hibbert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hibbert circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Van Acker to the canvas! Van Acker doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Hibbert keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Hibbert!
The defeated Luc Van Acker had this to say: 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.

Event: IHOF V: Vendetta
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
McCarthy scoring well with a low kick there.
Hibbert moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hibbert shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McCarthy eats them both and turns towards Hibbert to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
It looks like Ryan McCarthy has been cut.
Hibbert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCarthy throws a fast counter high kick but Hibbert manages to duck under it in time.
Hibbert looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.
Hibbert is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCarthy throws a head kick that half lands.
McCarthy ducks right into an uppercut from Hibbert.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy slips under a jab.
McCarthy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCarthy there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
McCarthy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hibbert manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Hibbert is keeping the position.
Hibbert seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hibbert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hibbert seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McCarthy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
Hibbert seems keen to control McCarthy's posture.
Hibbert working a defensive guard here.
McCarthy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hibbert managing to control the position.
McCarthy working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hibbert holds on and takes a little breather.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Hibbert keeps moving.
Hibbert has his hands on McCarthy's head, controlling the position.
McCarthy forces his way into half guard.
McCarthy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Hibbert is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hibbert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hibbert blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCarthy. #T3#
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. McCarthy connects with a nice short shot to Hibbert's temple. #SUB2#
McCarthy 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hibbert tries to roll over but McCarthy keeps him under control.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Hibbert is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
McCarthy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hibbert is just riding it out for now. McCarthy eventually gives up the hold.
Hibbert might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hibbert tries to get to full guard but McCarthy has control of the leg. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McCarthy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hibbert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hibbert is trying to control but can't.
McCarthy is trying to control the action in half guard but Hibbert is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hibbert is trying to control but can't.
McCarthy wants to free his trapped foot but Hibbert is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hibbert gets full guard.
Hibbert keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
Hibbert pulls McCarthy in close to his closed guard and prevents McCarthy from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hibbert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Tony Hibbert will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan McCarthy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Good exchange - Hibbert coming out on top.
Hibbert lands with a straight right. McCarthy didn't see that one coming.
Hibbert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCarthy circles away quickly and effectively.
Hibbert misses with a straight right.
McCarthy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hibbert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCarthy tries to move into range but Hibbert moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hibbert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCarthy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCarthy with the counter takedown but Hibbert avoids it easily.
Hibbert closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tony Hibbert is winning the standup battle so far.
Hibbert throws a lazy right hand but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
McCarthy gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hibbert can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Hibbert takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
McCarthy swings around for an armbar but Hibbert sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McCarthy's guard.
Hibbert is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McCarthy is trying to control the position but Hibbert postures up.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Hibbert from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
McCarthy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
McCarthy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
McCarthy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hibbert.
Hibbert slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McCarthy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hibbert trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
Hibbert trying to stand up but can't free himself from McCarthy's guard.#T3#
Hibbert looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
McCarthy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hibbert has picked McCarthy up and slammed him! McCarthy can't keep hold of the triangle and Hibbert manages to pass to side control!
McCarthy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCarthy is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Hibbert 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.
Hibbert throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McCarthy can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Hibbert wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCarthy, who protects the arm well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hibbert throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hibbert won't be happy with that.
McCarthy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hibbert is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
McCarthy fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB2#
McCarthy is trying to get an arm triangle but Hibbert is defending well.
Hibbert tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Hibbert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Hibbert dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryan McCarthy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Hibbert throws a right hand that misses
enabling McCarthy to counter with a crisp jab.
Hibbert misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hibbert! #SUB2#
McCarthy is trying to get an arm triangle but Hibbert is defending well.
McCarthy trying to control the position but Hibbert is working away.
McCarthy tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hibbert wants to control but McCarthy postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy looking to control but instead Hibbert has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Hibbert trying to hold on to McCarthy's head to control him but McCarthy postures up. #T1#
Hibbert is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
McCarthy working Hibbert over with strikes.
Ryan McCarthy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hibbert trying to control from the bottom.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Hibbert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCarthy is thwarting Hibbert's attempts to control the position.
McCarthy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hibbert keeps working.
Hibbert controlling the position well.
Hibbert has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCarthy is working away from the top position though.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Hibbert is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McCarthy slips a jab from Hibbert.
Hibbert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hibbert falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling McCarthy to counter with a crisp jab.
Hibbert connects with the punch.
Hibbert thuds a left hand into McCarthy's body.
A head kick from McCarthy lands but Hibbert takes it in his stride.
A combination from Hibbert does no damage.
Despite the aggression on McCarthy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hibbert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donk. McCarthy catches Hibbert right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarthy. Hibbert does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Hibbert.
A combination from Hibbert does no damage.
McCarthy misses with the combination.
Hibbert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCarthy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hibbert takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses.
McCarthy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hibbert throws out the jab.
McCarthy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hibbert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCarthy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCarthy throws a nice looking combination but Hibbert bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCarthy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hibbert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hibbert falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling McCarthy to counter with a crisp jab.
Hibbert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Hibbert.
McCarthy tries to bum rush Hibbert with a series of wild strikes but Hibbert uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tony Hibbert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hibbert dodges the punch combination from McCarthy.
McCarthy slips a jab and a cross from Hibbert.
Hibbert slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McCarthy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hibbert is fending him off so far but McCarthy persists. Nope, Hibbert circles away and we're back to standing.
Hibbert throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hibbert!
You can see the frustration on Hibbert's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Ryan McCarthy just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Ryan McCarthy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
The crowd cheers as Hibbert lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCarthy doesn't seem phased though.
McCarthy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hibbert misses the jab.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hibbert.
McCarthy walks into a left hand.
Hibbert moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hibbert lands a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert throws a right and a left that McCarthy avoids nicely.
Hibbert showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCarthy.
McCarthy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hibbert to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Hibbert throws a lazy right hand but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCarthy scores with a jab. Hibbert acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hibbert misses with a straight left.
McCarthy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hibbert finds it's way round the side to connect with McCarthy's head.
Hibbert misses with a double jab.
Hibbert throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
McCarthy gets a double leg takedown into Hibbert's guard.
Hibbert looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCarthy throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Hibbert keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hibbert is trying to control the position but McCarthy postures up.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Hibbert keeps moving. #SUB#
McCarthy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hibbert has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McCarthy has managed to get both his arms back between Hibbert's legs - danger averted.
Hibbert controlling the position.
McCarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McCarthy throws a big right hand that misses.
McCarthy scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hibbert keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hibbert is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Hibbert utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCarthy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hibbert lands a jab to the head.
Hibbert throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCarthy counters with a nice uppercut.
Hibbert misses with a two punch combination.
Hibbert misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
Hibbert gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McCarthy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hibbert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hibbert pulls McCarthy in close to his closed guard and prevents McCarthy from doing any damage or advancing position.
McCarthy trying to control but Hibbert is working from the bottom. #T4#
McCarthy being controlled here momentarily.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Hibbert is keeping the position.
Hibbert is pulling down on McCarthy's head to control his posture.
Hibbert keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
Hibbert is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hibbert stuns McCarthy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Hibbert had his way with Ryan McCarthy in that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan McCarthy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Hibbert misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Hibbert. Those never looked like landing.
Hibbert throws a series of punches but McCarthy avoids them all with ease.
Hibbert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCarthy.
Hibbert misses with an uppercut.
Hibbert sizes up McCarthy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCarthy shoots in but no luck this time.
Hibbert misses the shot to the body.
McCarthy throws a counter combo.
Hibbert closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tony Hibbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hibbert misses with a looping left.
McCarthy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hibbert throws a shot from downtown. McCarthy moves away and avoids it.
McCarthy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hibbert defends it well.#T1##TD2#
McCarthy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hibbert looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hibbert tries to buck McCarthy off but McCarthy is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Hibbert's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCarthy cracks Hibbert with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hibbert stops McCarthy from passing to mount.
Hibbert tries to bench press McCarthy off him but McCarthy keeps the position.
Hibbert regains half guard.
McCarthy is trying to control. Hibbert wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
McCarthy is working for a submission of some sort.
Hibbert wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Hibbert trying to hold on to McCarthy's head to control him but McCarthy postures up. #SUB2#
McCarthy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hibbert sees it coming and defends easily.
Hibbert is pressing down on McCarthy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hibbert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hibbert is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hibbert is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3##SUB#
McCarthy avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A combination from McCarthy does no damage.
Hibbert swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
McCarthy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hibbert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hibbert tries to get to full guard but McCarthy has control of the leg.
McCarthy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hibbert is looking to control McCarthy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hibbert avoid being mounted?
Hibbert moves into full guard.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Hibbert keeps moving. #T4#
McCarthy content to stall in guard here.
Hibbert has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Hibbert has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCarthy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hibbert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryan McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hibbert working for a triangle but McCarthy defends it easily.

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 Tony Hibbert.
I think Hibbert 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Tony Hibbert!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Tony Hibbert!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Tony Hibbert!

Tony Hibbert wins by unanimous decision!
Tony Hibbert retains his lightweight title!
Ryan McCarthy was interviewed post fight and said 'He cheated give him a blood test he won't pass! Where's a cup bro i guarantee this douche bag eating butt fluffer sperm bank pisses hot on spot! Lmao that's right yeah run away '.

Event: IHOF 3.0: Thaw Brawl
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hibbert but Hibbert pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hibbert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Hibbert.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hibbert catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Hibbert scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
letting Hibbert counter with a right hand. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Hibbert has knocked Gracie down with a huge combo! Hibbert steps away and waves a wobbly Gracie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Gracie is rocked!
Tony Hibbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hibbert counters with a crisp right that sends Gracie to the canvas! Hibbert follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Hibbert!
Tony Hibbert is the new lightweight champion!

Event: Monday Night Massacre
Date: Jan 15, 2018

#R1#
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Hibbert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hibbert.
Hibbert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hibbert lands with a nice combination. Lee backs away looking to recover.
Good shot there by Lee.
Hibbert lands with a cross.
Lee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hibbert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hibbert throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hibbert.
Hibbert connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Hibbert has knocked Lee down with a huge combo! Hibbert steps away and waves a wobbly Lee back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Lee is rocked!
Lee misses with a double jab
letting Hibbert counter with a right hand.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Hibbert finish him?
Hibbert connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hibbert fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Lee to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Lee looks to clinch but Hibbert throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Lee taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tony Hibbert!

Event: GFO 13: Konate v Harris
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Muniz looks for a takedown but Hibbert sprawls well.
Hibbert stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hibbert wants it to stay on the feet.
Muniz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tony Hibbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edilson Muniz.
Hibbert digs a good hook to Muniz's body.
Muniz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hibbert makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hibbert is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hibbert goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Muniz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hibbert's waist but Hibbert gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Muniz off to one side.
Muniz tries for a takedown but Hibbert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hibbert stuffs the takedown attempt from Muniz. Muniz gets slowly back to his feet.
Muniz looks winded!
Muniz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hibbert.
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!
Muniz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#
It looks like Edilson Muniz has been cut.
Muniz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hibbert sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Muniz somewhat.
Muniz with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Hibbert to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Muniz fails to land the takedown.
Muniz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good standup being displayed there by Hibbert as he connects with a hook.
We've been told by Hibbert's head coaches at Ramirez School Of Excellence that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hibbert moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Muniz shoots in for a takedown but Hibbert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hibbert connects with a looping right hand.
Hibbert lands with a right hand.
Muniz closes the distance and clinches up with Hibbert, looking for a takedown. Muniz pushes Hibbert against the cage but Hibbert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hibbert comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hibbert lands a nice looking body shot.
Hibbert connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Muniz momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hibbert! #ROC#
Muniz is rocked!
Muniz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hibbert cracks Muniz with an open hand slap.
Muniz is still on wobbly legs! Can Hibbert finish him?
Hibbert lands a glancing blow to the side of Muniz's head.
Hibbert lands with a nice body punch.
Muniz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Muniz seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Muniz tries to move into range but Hibbert moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Muniz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Muniz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Muniz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Muniz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hibbert sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Muniz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hibbert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Muniz ducks right into an uppercut from Hibbert.
Hibbert connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Muniz.
Nice body punch from Hibbert.
Hibbert scores with a nice head shot.
Hibbert thuds a left hand into Muniz's body.
Hibbert connects with a single shot there.
Hibbert cracks Muniz with a good jab.#TD2#
Muniz drives through with a takedown into Hibbert's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T3#
Muniz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hibbert's guard.
Hibbert trying to control from the bottom.
Hibbert slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hibbert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hibbert wants to get back to his feet but Muniz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hibbert pulls Muniz in to control the position.
Muniz pushing down on Hibbert's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hibbert is trying to get back to full guard.
Muniz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hibbert knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Hibbert looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Muniz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hibbert trying to control from the bottom.
Hibbert knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Muniz on the ground.#T4##SUB2#
Muniz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hibbert defend it? Muniz steps over the head and cranks it - Hibbert is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Muniz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edilson Muniz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2017

#R1#
Hibbert slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Greymane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hibbert fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Hibbert takes the fight into the clinch.
Hibbert working aggressively here.
Greymane scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Greymane.
Greymane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Greymane working aggressively here.
Hibbert working aggressively here.
Hibbert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hibbert misses with some punches.
Greymane throws a punch but it's blocked by Hibbert.
Hibbert blocks an uppercut.
Greymane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Greymane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hibbert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Greymane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hibbert misses with the head strike.
Greymane misses with the head strike.
Greymane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hibberts head. #T1#
Greymane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hibbert.
Hibbert looks winded!
Greymane lands a shot to the body.
Greymane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hibberts head.
Greymane presses Hibbert against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Greymane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Greymane lands a shot to the body.
Greymane works on Hibbert's body with a couple of short punches.
Greymane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Greymane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greymane.
A nice right hand lands inside from Greymane.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Greymane.
A short right from Greymane.
Greymane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hibbert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Greymane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hibberts head.
Greymane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hibberts head. #ROC#
Hibbert is rocked!
A short left from Greymane.
Hibbert is still on wobbly legs! Can Greymane finish him?
Hibbert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greymane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hibbert seems to have recovered his senses.
Greymane throws a head punch that misses.
Hibbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Greymane. #T2#
Greymane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greymane has a couple of punches blocked by Hibbert.
Greymane tries to throw a body punch but Hibbert avoids it by throwing Greymane back against the cage.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Greymane.
Hibbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hibbert tries to stall but Greymane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Greymane tries a body shot but Hibbert blocks it.
Greymane misses with a body punch.
Hibbert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Greymane.
Greymane blocks a body shot from Hibbert.
Greymane swings wildly with an uppercut but Hibbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greymane scores with a hook to the body.
Hibbert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hibbert misses with a punch to the body.
Greymane can't find room to land a body shot as Hibbert controls the action.
Greymane works on Hibbert's body with a couple of short punches.
Greymane digs a right hand into Hibbert's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hibbert's gas tank.
Greymane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hibberts head.
Greymane works on Hibbert's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Greymane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greymane has a couple of punches blocked by Hibbert.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greymane.
Greymane lands an uppercut.
Greymane lands a body shot.
Greymane tries to throw a body punch but Hibbert avoids it by throwing Greymane back against the cage.
Hibbert prevents a body shot from Greymane.
Greymane can't find room to land a body shot as Hibbert controls the action.
Greymane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Greymane lands an uppercut.
Greymane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hibbert.
Greymane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hibbert swings wildly with an uppercut but Greymane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greymane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Greymane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greymane lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Greymane.
Greymane misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Greymane misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Greymane.
Greymane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
A body shot lands from Greymane.
Greymane throws a punch but it's blocked by Hibbert.
Greymane tries to throw a body punch but Hibbert avoids it by throwing Greymane back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Greymane.
Hibbert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Greymane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Greymane pushes Hibbert back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greymane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Greymane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greymane.
Greymane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Greymane lands with a left to the head.
Hibbert blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greymane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hibbert's elbow.
Hibbert misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Greymane.
Greymane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Greymane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Genn Greymane dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Greymane throws a jab but it's blocked by Hibbert.
Greymane looks to throw the jab but Hibbert is out of range.
Greymane throws a hook to the side of Hibbert's head but Hibbert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Greymane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hibbert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hibbert throws a hook to the side of Greymane's head but Greymane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Greymane misses with a jab to the body
and Hibbert counters with a nice uppercut.
Hibbert catches Greymane with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hibbert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tony Hibbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hibbert connects with a looping right hand.
Greymane looks to score with a jab to the body but Hibbert is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert blocks a jab.
Greymane wants to clinch.
Hibbert misses with the combination. #T1#
Greymane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hibbert takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hibbert is breathing heavily.
Greymane thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Hibbert instigates a clinch.
Greymane lands a hook that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Hibbert tries to throw a body punch but Greymane avoids it by throwing Hibbert back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greymane.
A head punch on the inside from Hibbert fails to land.
Greymane can't find room to land a body shot as Hibbert controls the action.
Greymane blocks an uppercut.
Hibbert tries to throw a body punch but Greymane avoids it by throwing Hibbert back against the cage.
Greymane swings wildly with an uppercut but Hibbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greymane tries to work over Hibbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Greymane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hibbert is trying to stall. #T2#
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Greymane.
Greymane throws a punch but it's blocked by Hibbert.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Greymane.
Hibbert stalling in the clinch but Greymane improves position.
Genn Greymane has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hibbert working aggressively here.
Greymane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greymane can't find room to land a body shot as Hibbert controls the action.
Hibbert working aggressively here.
Hibbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greymane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Greymane throws a head punch that misses.
Hibbert tries to throw a body punch but Greymane avoids it by throwing Hibbert back against the cage.
Greymane scores with a shot to the side of Hibbert's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hibbert is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Greymane is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greymane.
Greymane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Greymane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Hibbert prevents a body shot from Greymane.
Greymane goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Greymane can't find room to land a body shot as Hibbert controls the action.
Hibbert looking to stall.
Greymane lands a nice shot to the body.
Hibbert is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Greymane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Greymane tries a body shot but Hibbert blocks it.
Greymane tries to throw a body punch but Hibbert avoids it by throwing Greymane back against the cage.
Greymane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Greymane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hibbert blocks a body shot from Greymane.
Hibbert prevents a body shot from Greymane.
Greymane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Greymane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Greymane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Greymane digs a right hand underneath Hibbert's ribcage. Hibbert let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hibbert trying to control the position but instead, Greymane has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hibbert into the cage.
Greymane swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Hibbert throws a head punch that misses.
Hibbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Greymane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Greymane lands with a right to the head.
Greymane misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hibbert taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Greymane fails to land.
Hibbert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greymane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Greymane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hibbert misses with some punches.
Hibbert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Greymane misses with a punch to the body.
Greymane swings wildly with an uppercut but Hibbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greymane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Greymane.
Greymane tries a body shot but Hibbert blocks it.
Greymane presses Hibbert against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Greymane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Genn Greymane dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Greymane misses. #CL2#
Hibbert fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Greymane, pushing him back against the cage.
Hibbert can't find room to land a body shot as Greymane controls the action.
Hibbert trying to control the position but instead, Greymane has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hibbert into the cage.
Greymane tries a body shot but Hibbert blocks it.
Hibbert blocking some punches.
Greymane tries a body shot but Hibbert blocks it.
Greymane misses with a punch to the body.
Greymane blocking some punches.
Hibbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Greymane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hibbert can do to turn this around?
Greymane scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greymane blocking some punches.
Greymane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hibbert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hibbert blocking some punches.
Hibbert takes a shot to the head.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Greymane.
Greymane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Greymane fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Greymane misses with a punch to the body.
Greymane misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Hibbert - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hibbert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Greymane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hibbert.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Greymane.
Hibbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Greymane lands a nice uppercut.#KD#
Greymane drops Hibbert onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hibbert is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Greymane swings wildly with an uppercut but Hibbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greymane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greymane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hibbert misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Greymane.
Greymane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hibbert.
Greymane creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hibbert's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hibbert drops to his knees and Greymane pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genn Greymane!

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