Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: The Island Season 8, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 06, 2018

#R1##CL#
Azevedo Souza has managed to clinch.
Hackleton has Azevedo Souza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Azevedo Souza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hackleton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Azevedo Souza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Azevedo Souza scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Azevedo Souza breaks the clinch.
Azevedo Souza connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Azevedo Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Azevedo Souza fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hackleton on the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches in the buildup to the fight.
Azevedo Souza lands the left hand.
Hackleton's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hackleton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hackleton misses with a right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Hackleton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hackleton connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Azevedo Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza 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.
Hackleton trying to control but Azevedo Souza is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hackleton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Azevedo Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Azevedo Souza, not yet.
Hackleton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Azevedo Souza's head.
Hackleton landing some decent shots from guard.
Hackleton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2##SUB#
Azevedo Souza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hackleton defends it easily.
Azevedo Souza keeping moving, preventing Hackleton from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking for a triangle but Hackleton pushes his legs off easily.
Hackleton looking to pass the guard.
Hackleton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Azevedo Souza's head.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for a guillotine here but Hackleton defends easily.
Hackleton works over Azevedo Souza with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Hackleton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Azevedo Souza looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hackleton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hackleton is pushing down on Azevedo Souza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Azevedo Souza is fighting to maintain full guard but Hackleton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hackleton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azevedo Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Azevedo Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hackleton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hackleton lands with a punch from half guard.
Hackleton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hackleton controlling the action here. #T4#
Hackleton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hackleton is looking to take a break and control but Azevedo Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hackleton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hackleton's back!#SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hackleton knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hackleton for a finish. #SUB#
Hackleton defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Azevedo Souza's arms.
Hackleton wants to control his opponent's hands but Azevedo Souza gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Azevedo Souza dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Azevedo Souza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hackleton misses with a low kick as Azevedo Souza jumps back.
Azevedo Souza paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hackleton takes one to the chin there.
Hackleton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hackleton is looking to land body kicks.
Hackleton swings widly with a right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Azevedo Souza lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hackleton doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza connects with a single shot there.
Azevedo Souza throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hackleton on the side of the head. #TD2#
Azevedo Souza gets caught flat footed, as Hackleton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
Hackleton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hackleton tries to free his leg and advance position but Azevedo Souza is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hackleton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hackleton trying to control the action but Azevedo Souza is working from the bottom.
Hackleton working the head and body with strikes.
Hackleton grinds an elbow into Azevedo Souza's temple.
Frank Hackleton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hackleton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hackleton trying to control the position but Azevedo Souza is working away. #T2#
Hackleton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Azevedo Souza down.
Hackleton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hackleton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hackleton wants to control but Azevedo Souza is keeping him busy.
Azevedo Souza tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hackleton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hackleton trying to control the position but Azevedo Souza is working away.
Hackleton in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hackleton taking a breather here.
Hackleton lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azevedo Souza regains half guard.#T3#
Azevedo Souza is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Hackleton is tapping! Great win for Azevedo Souza!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabriel Azevedo Souza!
In his post fight interview, Gabriel Azevedo Souza gave a big smile as he said 'Watch me get hype farmed by some gutless loser in the main game.'.

Event: The Island Season 8, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Hackleton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hackleton stays in close to Rensheng Jingxiang's body and controls the position.
Hackleton wants to control from the top but Rensheng Jingxiang keeps moving.
Rensheng Jingxiang controls Hackleton momentarily but Hackleton frees himself.
Hackleton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hackleton drops back looking for a leg! Rensheng Jingxiang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rensheng Jingxiang manages to kick Hackleton off! Hackleton jumps back into Rensheng Jingxiang's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Rensheng Jingxiang's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hackleton is looking to work some ground and pound but Rensheng Jingxiang has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rensheng Jingxiang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hackleton.
Rensheng Jingxiang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rensheng Jingxiang has momentary wrist control but Hackleton slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Hackleton landing with the ground and pound.
Hackleton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hackleton throwing strikes but missing.
Hackleton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rensheng Jingxiang swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Rensheng Jingxiang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hackleton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Hackleton might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Rensheng Jingxiang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hackleton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Hackleton connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Hackleton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rensheng Jingxiang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hackleton has managed to get both his arms back between Rensheng Jingxiang's legs - danger averted.
Hackleton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rensheng Jingxiang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hackleton passes into half guard. #SUB#
Rensheng Jingxiang actively working from the bottom here.
Hackleton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hackleton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Rensheng Jingxiang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hackleton is working away from the top position though.
Hackleton slips a nice elbow through Rensheng Jingxiang's hands, connecting with Rensheng Jingxiang's forehead.
Hackleton is nestled in close to Rensheng Jingxiang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hackleton drops an elbow to the side of Rensheng Jingxiang's head. #ROC2#
Rensheng Jingxiang is rocked!
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. Hackleton connects with a nice short shot to Rensheng Jingxiang's temple.
Oh Rensheng Jingxiang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hackleton is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Rensheng Jingxiang is hurt! He's hurt bad - Hackleton fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Rensheng Jingxiang from any more punishment! Congratulations to Hackleton! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Hackleton!

Event: Beach Fight Bye Bye
Date: Jul 12, 2018

#R1#
Romanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Romanov lands with a shot to the body.
A cross from Romanov lands.
Decent striking displayed by Romanov there.
Hackleton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Romanov tests Hackleton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good exchange - Romanov coming out on top.
Romanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hackleton at a distance.
Romanov jabs Hackleton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Romanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hackleton.#T1#
Romanov punishes Hackleton's body with a nice straight punch.
Hackleton takes one on the button.
Hackleton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Romanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hackleton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hackleton tries for a takedown but Romanov circles away easily
and Romanov counters with a left to the body.
Hackleton has been working on his balance at Island Safe Space, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Romanov.
Romanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Romanov throws a shot to the body.
Romanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Romanov scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romanov jabs Hackleton to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Hackleton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Romanov counters with a straight right hand.
Hackleton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Romanov connects with a body shot.
Hackleton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romanov lands a right hook to the body.
Hackleton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Romanov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Romanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Romanov misses.
Romanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Hackleton throws a front kick aimed at Romanov's knee but Romanov avoids it well.
Romanov scores with a jab to the body.
Romanov catches Hackleton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hackleton misses with a body punch
and Romanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dimitri Romanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Hackleton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hackleton showed some decent athleticism there.
Romanov trying to hold on to Hackleton's head to control him but Hackleton postures up.
Hackleton trying to mount his opponent but Romanov defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hackleton lands a nice short elbow.
Hackleton drops an elbow to the side of Romanov's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hackleton lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Romanov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hackleton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Romanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hackleton throws an elbow that misses. Romanov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hackleton's guard. Nice move by Romanov!#REVB#
Hackleton is controlling Romanov's posture.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Hackleton is looking for a triangle but Romanov pushes his legs off easily.
Romanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Romanov is posturing up here but Hackleton has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Romanov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Romanov has to tap! Slick submission there by Hackleton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Hackleton!

Event: Son of a Beach
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Hackleton throws a leg kick
and Pavi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pavi lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Frank Hackleton has been cut.
Hackleton throws the left hand but Pavi avoids the punch easily.
Pavi looks to clinch #TD#
and Hackleton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pavi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hackleton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pavi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hackleton scores with a couple of nice shots.
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!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pavi taking some punishment here, with Hackleton in his half guard.
Well, if Hackleton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ground and pound from Hackleton.
Still in half guard, Hackleton seems content to control.
Hackleton trying to advance position but Pavi counters by regaining guard. #T1#
Hackleton distracts Pavi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hackleton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hackleton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hackleton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pavi working a defensive guard here.
Hackleton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hackleton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hackleton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hackleton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hackleton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hackleton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Hackleton distracts Pavi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pavi trying to control the position.
Hackleton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Pavi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hackleton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pavi is trying to keep Hackleton in close.
Hackleton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pavi is looking for a sweep.
Pavi manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Pavi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hackleton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hackleton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hackleton winds up and cracks Pavi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pavi is trying to get back to full guard.
Hackleton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Hackleton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pavi defends it well.
Hackleton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ground and pound from Hackleton. #T4#
Pavi is looking to improve his position.
Hackleton sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Hackleton seems to be working for a kimura but Pavi defends the submission attempt.
Hackleton lands with a punch from half guard.
Hackleton is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Hackleton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Hackleton'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.
#R2#
Pavi lands a nice looking body shot.
Pavi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Filip Pavi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pavi scores with a jab to the body.
Pavi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pavi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pavi connects with a jab.
Hackleton takes one to the side of the head.
Pavi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hackleton rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavi scores with a nice strike.
Pavi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hackleton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pavi thuds a left hand into Hackleton's body.
Pavi misses with the combination. #T1##TD#
Hackleton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pavi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hackleton is in Pavi's guard.
Pavi working a defensive guard here.
Frank Hackleton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pavi looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavi, not yet. #SUB2#
Pavi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hackleton is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pavi.
Hackleton is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pavi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hackleton grinds an elbow into Pavi's temple.
Hackleton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hackleton lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
Pavi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hackleton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Pavi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pavi can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hackleton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hackleton in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hackleton remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hackleton in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hackleton happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Hackleton looks up at the clock and then as Pavi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hackleton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hackleton grinds an elbow into Pavi's temple.
Hackleton grinds an elbow into Pavi's temple.
Hackleton landing a few strikes.
Hackleton is working Pavi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hackleton is working Pavi over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC#
Pavi is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Filip Pavi has been cut.
Hackleton controlling the position.
Pavi is still in real trouble! Can Hackleton finish him?
Hackleton creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hackleton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pavi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Pavi seems to have recovered his senses.
Hackleton landing a few strikes. #T4#
Hackleton is staying tight to Pavi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hackleton cracks Pavi with a big right hand but Pavi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hackleton grinds an elbow into Pavi's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pavi is looking to regain half guard here but Hackleton keeps moving and retains side control.
Hackleton working the ground and pound from side control.
Pavi seems a little lost for a moment, as Hackleton dominates the positioning.
Pavi is trying to buck Hackleton off.
You can see the frustration on Pavi's face as Hackleton controls the position.
Hackleton cracks Pavi with a big elbow.
Hackleton passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pavi! #SUB#
Hackleton wants to finish this one by submission but Pavi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hackleton.
Hackleton lands a big shot there that rocks Pavi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Hackleton dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hackleton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Hackleton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pavi is trying to get back to full guard.
Hackleton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Hackleton is working for a submission of some sort.
Hackleton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Hackleton is looking for a kimura but Pavi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hackleton to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hackleton in particular looking to stall.
Pavi trying to hold on to Hackleton's head to control him but Hackleton postures up.
Hackleton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Nice strikes from Hackleton there.
Hackleton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pavi punching from the bottom.
Hackleton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pavi!
Pavi tries to hold on but Hackleton postures up.#SUB#
Hackleton goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pavi is on top in guard. #SUB#
Pavi is posturing up here but Hackleton has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Pavi tries to roll out but it's too tight and Pavi has to tap! Slick submission there by Hackleton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Hackleton!

Event: Banter at the Beach
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
A leg kick checked by Yaj.
Yaj scores with a hook to the body. Hackleton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yaj scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hackleton in his tracks. #CUT2#
It looks like Frank Hackleton has been cut.
Hackleton fails with the takedown
and Yaj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yaj, as that shot connected.
Hackleton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hackleton ducks right into an uppercut from Yaj.
Hackleton throws a hook to the side of Yaj's head but Yaj sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Yaj scores with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Yaj. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yaj.
No joy there for Yaj, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hackleton tries to counter with a takedown but Yaj is quick to defend against it.
Yaj slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#
Hackleton is rocked!
Yaj drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Hackleton's head, knocking him out cold! Yaj is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). CM Yaj!
CM Yaj decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Battleground by the Beach
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Hackleton slips a jab and a cross from Firmino.
Firmino connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hackleton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hackleton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Firmino to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Firmino moves into the clinch successfully.
Hackleton wants a takedown.
Hackleton has a couple of punches blocked by Firmino.
Hackleton is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Hackleton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Firmino.
Firmino scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firmino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Firmino digs a right hand into Hackleton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hackleton's gas tank.
Firmino utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Firmino.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Firmino lands a body punch. #T1#
Firmino scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Frank Hackleton has been cut.
Firmino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hackleton backwards.
Hackleton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Firmino fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Firmino connects with a jab.
Hackleton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Firmino tries to bum rush Hackleton with a series of wild strikes but Hackleton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Hackleton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Firmino is trying to defend but Hackleton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hackleton controlling the action here.
Hackleton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hackleton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#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!
Still in half guard, Hackleton seems content to control.
Firmino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hackleton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Firmino tries to kick Hackleton off in order to stand up. Hackleton Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Firmino is letting Hackleton control him for a moment. #SUB#
Hackleton tries for a kimura but Firmino is defending well.
Firmino tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Check out the look on Hackleton's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hackleton is staying tight to Firmino's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Hackleton scores with punches from side control.
Hackleton has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hackleton lands a nice shot to the head.
Hackleton with a couple of short strikes.
Hackleton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Firmino can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hackleton controlling from the full mount.
Hackleton landing shots from mount.
Hackleton lands with some strikes.#ROC#
Firmino is rocked!
Hackleton landing punches.
Firmino is still in real trouble! Can Hackleton finish him?
Hackleton controlling from mount.
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!
Hackleton raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Hackleton lands a big shot to the head and Firmino winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Frank Hackleton!
Frank Hackleton took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thanks Rogan it's a real pleasure to be here. I wanna thank my boys back in the camp.....Pre-fight I was told that my opponent was seriously under weight, so I took that into my game plan. '.

Event: Betrayal by the Beach
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Hackleton as Violence shoots in.
Hackleton feints the counter takedown.
Violence is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hackleton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hackleton wants to counter the offense by Violence and move into the clinch position.
Hackleton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hackleton wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Violence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Violence shoots for a takedown but Hackleton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Violence.
Hackleton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Violence.
Hackleton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hackleton's coach down at Island Safe Space was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hackleton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackleton looks to land a right hand but Violence moved out of range.
Violence fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hackleton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hackleton looks to land a right hand but Violence moved out of range.#TD2#
Violence gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hackleton throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Hackleton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hackleton chips away with some ground and pound.
Violence looking for a sweep. Not yet Violence, not yet.
Hackleton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hackleton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hackleton with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Violence looking to control.
Hackleton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hackleton postures up in Violence's guard and throws a big left but Violence blocks it.
Hackleton showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Violence not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hackleton content to stall in guard here.
Hackleton preventing the sweep. #T3#
Violence trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hackleton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Violence tries for a takedown but Hackleton circles away easily#TD2#
and Hackleton counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Violence's face as Hackleton controls the position.
Violence tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Violence can't do much from the bottom here.
Hackleton landing strikes.
Violence is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hackleton connects with a decent elbow.
Hackleton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Violence will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Violence struggling a bit here.#T4#
Hackleton controlling from side mount.
Hackleton is working Violence over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hackleton in side control lands a decent elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Victor Violence has been cut.
Hackleton slows the pace down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Violence tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hackleton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
It looks like Hackleton might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Hackleton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Violence's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Violence with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Hackleton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hackleton scoring with some ground and pound.
Hackleton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Violence 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.
Hackleton is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Violence wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Violence utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Violence has momentary wrist control but Hackleton slips an elbow through the middle.
Hackleton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hackleton is working Violence over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Violence looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hackleton working some strikes from top position.
Hackleton working some strikes from top position.
Hackleton works over Violence with some ground and pound from guard.
Hackleton throwing strikes from guard but Violence blocks nicely.
Hackleton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hackleton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Hackleton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Violence's head.
Hackleton scoring with some ground and pound.
Hackleton throws a strike but Violence rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Violence trying to control but Hackleton is working from the bottom.
Hackleton is pulling down on Violence's head. It's preventing any offense from Violence, at least for the moment.
Violence 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. #SUB2#
Hackleton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Violence gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Violence wants to control from the top but Hackleton keeps moving. #SUB#
Violence thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Hackleton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Violence defends it easily.
Hackleton keeping moving, preventing Violence from controlling successfully.
Hackleton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Violence's guard. #REVB#
Hackleton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Violence avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hackleton throwing strikes from guard but Violence blocks nicely.
Violence looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Hackleton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Victor Violence's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hackleton is looking to score with low kicks.#TD2#
Violence tries to sprawl but Hackleton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hackleton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hackleton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hackleton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hackleton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hackleton working the head and body with strikes.
Violence wants to get back to full guard.
Hackleton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackleton is continuing to stall.
Hackleton is nestled in close to Violence, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Hackleton is taking a breather. Violence says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hackleton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Violence wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hackleton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Violence has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hackleton is thwarting Violence's attempts to control the position.
Frank Hackleton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hackleton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Hackleton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Violence sees it coming and defends easily.
Hackleton not doing much here.
Victor Violence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice strikes from Hackleton there.
Hackleton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hackleton performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Let's hope that Hackleton 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Violence shoots for a takedown but Hackleton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hackleton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hackleton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Violence fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Violence is defended easily by Hackleton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Violence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#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.
Hackleton keeps the fight on the outside.
Hackleton is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hackleton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Violence.
Violence misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Hackleton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Violence is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hackleton rolls with it to try and escape but Violence cranks on the arm and Hackleton is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Victor Violence!

Event: Battle Royale at the Beach
Date: Apr 13, 2018

#R1#
Grande checks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Hackleton as Grande shoots in.
Grande connects with a high kick.
Grande pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hackleton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hackleton leaves Grande with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grande looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hackleton is fending him off so far but Grande persists. Nope, Hackleton circles away and we're back to standing.
Frank Hackleton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ariana Grande.
Hackleton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hackleton blocks a head kick by Grande.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hackleton defends well and Grande ends up having to push Hackleton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Grande #TD#
and Hackleton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hackleton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grande is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hackleton scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grande taking some punishment here, with Hackleton in his half guard.
Grande is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hackleton scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Hackleton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ground and pound from Hackleton.
Hackleton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Grande is trying to stand.
Hackleton has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hackleton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Grande in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC#
Grande is rocked!
Hackleton postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Grande in real trouble here! The ref calls for Grande to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Hackleton!
Post fight, Frank Hackleton stared into the camera and said 'Thanks Rogan it's a real pleasure to be here. I wanna thank my boys back in the camp.....Pre-fight I was told that my opponent was seriously under weight, so I took that into my game plan. '.

Event: Beasts on the Beach
Date: Apr 06, 2018

#R1#
Hackleton throws a lazy uppercut
and Shelby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hackleton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hackleton shoots and misses
enabling Shelby to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shelby. That's going to slow Hackleton down.
Hackleton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hackleton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shelby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shelby connects with a body shot that sends Hackleton's belly button to the back.
Hackleton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shelby thuds a left hand into Hackleton's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shelby lands a glancing blow to the side of Hackleton's head.
Shelby connects with a body shot.#T1#
Shelby lands with a nice body punch.
Shelby cracks Hackleton with a good jab.
Shelby lands a nice looking body shot.
Hackleton misses with a shot to the body
and Shelby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shelby misses with a leg kick.
Hackleton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shelby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shelby punishes Hackleton's body with a nice straight punch.
Shelby looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hackleton throws a hook but Shelby avoids it easily.
Danny Shelby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shelby scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Shelby lands a body shot.
Hackleton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shelby.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shelby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hackleton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slow jab from Hackleton misses its intended target.
Hackleton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shelby moves away.
It looked like Shelby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hackleton.
Shelby feints and then cracks Hackleton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hackleton down.
Hackleton misses with a shot to the body
and Hackleton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hackleton throws a right hand that misses
and Shelby counters with a nice uppercut.
Shelby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hackleton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shelby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
No luck for Hackleton with that takedown attempt.
Shelby fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Shelby.
Shelby is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hackleton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shelby manages to avoid it.
Hackleton misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Shelby counter with a right hand.
Good exchange - Shelby coming out on top.
Hackleton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Hackleton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shelby tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hackleton is in Shelby's guard.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hackleton stands and throws Shelby's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shelby on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shelby tries to get out of the position.
Hackleton is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Shelby's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Hackleton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shelby is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shelby is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The referee asks Hackleton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hackleton prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Hackleton is working to tighten his grip on Shelby's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Shelby has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hackleton is really squeezing tight and eventually Shelby passes out! Hackleton breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frank Hackleton!
Frank Hackleton made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thanks Rogan it;s a real pleasure to be here. I wanna thank my boys back in the camp. Yabaii have been a real support for me over the past two years building up my GnP game and feel it's taken off....I wanted to push my limits and show everyone my submissions game and this was a good way to do that.'.

Event: Bud on the Beach
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Spong darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hackleton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hackleton looking for submissions off his back.
Spong is trying to control. Hackleton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hackleton wants to improve his position but Spong is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hackleton is not content to let Spong control the position.#T1#
Hackleton trying to control from the bottom.
Spong stalling away here and it's allowed Hackleton to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Hackleton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spong looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Spong drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hackleton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Spong has Hackleton in his guard.#REVR##T2#
Hackleton stopping the sweep attempt from Spong.
Hackleton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hackleton wants to control from the top but Spong keeps moving.
Hackleton looking to sit in guard and control but Spong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spong trying to control but Hackleton is working from the bottom.
Spong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3##SUB#
Hackleton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spong is aware though and is defending well.
Spong wants to control from the top but Hackleton keeps moving. #SUB#
Hackleton has an active guard here but Spong has managed to pass into half guard.
Hackleton controlling the position well.
Hackleton is not content to let Spong control the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spong works his way into full mount!
Hackleton tries to hold on but Spong postures up.
Spong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hackleton is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Spong goes for an armbar but Hackleton turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hackleton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyronne Spong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Hackleton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Spong sprawls well initially but Hackleton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spong is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Hackleton wants to work for an arm triangle but Spong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Spong wants to control but Hackleton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hackleton is working for a kimura but Spong is defending it quite comfortably.
Hackleton content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Hackleton is trying to control. Spong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hackleton not doing much here.
Hackleton wants to pass the guard but Spong is defending well.
Hackleton trying to control from half guard but Spong is working away.
Spong trying to hold on to Hackleton's head to control him but Hackleton postures up. #SUB#
Hackleton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Frank Hackleton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spong wants to control but Hackleton is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hackleton tries to avoid it but Spong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hackleton to the ground. Hackleton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Hackleton does it's job there.
Spong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hackleton circles away.
Spong shoots in for a takedown but Hackleton shows good takedown defense.
Hackleton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Frank Hackleton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyronne Spong.
Spong shoots for a takedown but Hackleton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hackleton leaves Spong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hackleton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Spong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hackleton as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spong or perhaps it was just good defense by Hackleton, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Hackleton tries to sprawl but Spong drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hackleton tries to roll over but Spong keeps him under control.
Hackleton is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hackleton wants to control but Spong is keeping busy. #T4#
Hackleton regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Hackleton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spong wants to control from the top but Hackleton keeps moving.
Hackleton 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hackleton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hackleton looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Hackleton dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Spong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hackleton swivels and escapes.
Hackleton is looking to counter punch.
Spong tries for a takedown but Hackleton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spong shoots in and drives through. Hackleton sprawls well.
Frank Hackleton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyronne Spong.#TD#
Spong gets caught flat footed, as Hackleton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hackleton preventing the sweep.
Spong working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Spong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hackleton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hackleton has Spong in his guard.#REVB#
Spong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Hackleton is trying to control the position but Spong postures up.
Hackleton looking for a sweep. Not yet Hackleton, not yet.
Spong stands and throws Hackleton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hackleton tries to bench press Spong off him but Spong keeps the position. #SUB2#
Spong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Spong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Spong misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Spong is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hackleton is trying to escape and Spong transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hackleton is forced to tap! Nice work there by Spong! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyronne Spong!

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