Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: MLC 3 Coors vs Harris
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Hogan gets caught napping as Bates dives in and scores a takedown. Hogan manages to retain guard.
Hogan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bates controls the pace.#SUB#
Hogan looking for a guillotine here but Bates defends easily.
Hogan is trying to control the position but Bates postures up.
Bates must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Hogan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bates is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Bates preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Hogan looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bates is defending well. Hogan quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bates has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hogan celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hollywood Hogan!
Hollywood Hogan decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: MLC 2
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Bates shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Allen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bates controls the position from side control.
Allen trying to control but Bates flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Good control from Bates.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bates is riding his opponent, not letting Allen buck him off.
Allen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Allen can't escape the position.
Allen trying to control but not successfully.
Bates trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Allen doesn't escape.
Bates gets his hands free as Allen looks to control.
Bates is riding his opponent, not letting Allen buck him off. #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.
Bates gets his hands free as Allen looks to control.
Allen tries to break free.
Allen trying to control the hands but Bates won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Allen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bates is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T3#
Allen wants to escape the position. #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.
Allen is working hard here to advance position.
Bates has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates keeps control of the position as Allen tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Bates dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Bates fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Allen to the ground. Bates is now in Allen's guard.#SUB#
Allen has an active guard here but Bates has managed to pass into half guard.
Allen wants to control but Bates is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bates is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bates sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Allen wants to hold on but Bates pushes him away.
Bates tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More stalling from Bates.
Allen really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Allen looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Bates has good solid back control here. #T3#
Allen wants to get back to his feet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bates has the hooks in. Allen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Allen is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bates.
Allen wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Bates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD2#
Bates closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Allen quickly recovers to half guard.
Allen scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bates manages to mount him!
Allen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bates takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Allen has given up his back here.
Allen is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Bates 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.
Allen wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Bates trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Allen doesn't escape.
Allen tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bates has the hooks in. Allen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
What can Allen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Allen trying to control the position but Bates manages to sink in the hooks.
Allen is trying to break free.
Bates keeps control of the position easily here as Allen tries to buck him off.
Bates is continuing to stall.
Bates is not going to allow Allen to sit and survive in this position. #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.
I really don't envy Allen right now.
Allen wants to get back to his feet.
Bates controlling the position well here. Allen rolled but Bates kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Malik Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bob Bates is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Bates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bates 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Bates!

Event: MLC 2
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Cone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Battle is looking to get back to is feet but Cone passes into side control. #SUB2#
Cone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Battle gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cone trying to control the action but Battle is working from the bottom.
Battle tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Cone manages to move to mount! #T1##SUB2#
Cone is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Battle can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Battle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Battle tries to get out of the position.
Cone tries to control but Battle wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Battle throwing hammer fists to the chest of Cone. What's that going to do exactly?
Cone tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Battle working to try and regain half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Battle bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Battle wants to control from the top but Cone keeps moving.
Cone working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Battle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cone dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Cone trying to control but Battle is working from the bottom.
Cone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Battle looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cone puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Battle missing with punches from the bottom.
Cone passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Battle tries to hold on but Cone pushes him away.
Battle is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Cone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Battle is looking to escape.
Battle is looking to get to half guard.
Cone pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battle takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Battle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cone tries to control but Battle wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ura Cone dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Battle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cone tries to clinch up.
Battle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Battle somewhat.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Battle.
Cone trying to remain calm as Battle controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cone can't do much from the bottom here.
Cone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Battle haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Cone tries to improve position but can't.
Battle tries to stand but Cone is controlling his head. #SU#
Battle has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Battle misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cone! But no joy.#CL#
Battle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Battle has been working on his balance at Vinny’s Gym *MLC sponsored gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Cone.#TD#
Battle jumps guard and drags Cone to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Battle wants to stand up but Cone is controlling him. #T2#
Cone wants to pass the guard but Battle is keeping the position.
Battle striking from the bottom here. #SUB#
Battle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cone is aware though and is defending well.
Battle working a defensive guard here.
Cone prevents Battle from getting back to his feet.
Battle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Battle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cone controls the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Battle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL2#
Cone has closed the distance and engaged Battle in a clinch.
Cone's coach down at Vinny’s Gym *MLC sponsored gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cone's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cone'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.
Cone jumps guard but Battle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The referee is keeping an eye on Battle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A frustrated look appears on Battle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Battle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T4##TD2#
Cone gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Battle regains guard.
Battle keeping moving, preventing Cone from controlling successfully.
Battle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cone is controlling him.
Battle trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cone trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cone throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cone won't allow Battle to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ura Cone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Cone is looking to clinch but Battle is avoiding it.
Battle wants to clinch up but Cone keeps it at a distance.
Cone stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Cone closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Battle is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cone is pressing down on Battle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Battle is holding on for now.
Battle is concentrating on defense, preventing Cone from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cone is thwarting Battle's attempts to control the position.
Battle is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Battle is working hard here to advance position.
Battle is holding on to half guard well.
Battle is trying to stand back up but Cone is controlling him
Battle wants to control but Cone is keeping busy.
Battle taking some punishment here, with Cone in his half guard.
Cone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cone is thwarting Battle's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Battle pushes Cone off looking to stand but Cone dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Battle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cone avoids it really well and circles away.
Battle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Battle tries to avoid it but Cone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Battle to the ground. Battle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Cone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Cone wants to work for an arm triangle but Battle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Battle is staying active underneath Cone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Battle trying to control but Cone postures up.
Battle is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Cone.
Cone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Battle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Cone is working for a submission of some sort.
Cone is trying to control the action in half guard but Battle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Battle pushes Cone off looking to stand but Cone dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Cone is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Cone wants to work for an arm triangle but Battle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ura Cone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cone 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ura Cone!

Event: MLC 2
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1##TD#
Hightower drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hightower has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hogan wants to sweep here but Hightower controlling him for the moment.
Hogan trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan keeping moving, preventing Hightower from controlling successfully.
Hightower is fighting to break Hogan's control of his arms but Hogan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Hightower is looking to work some ground and pound but Hogan has wrist control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hogan is pulling down on Hightower's head. It's preventing any offense from Hightower, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Hightower forces Hogan back against the cage and clinches.
Hogan is looking to control Hightower's arms but Hightower gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hogan has his back to the cage.
Hightower is pressed up against the cage. Hogan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hightower down to the mat. Hightower avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Hogan scores with a takedown into Hightower's guard.
Hogan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hogan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Hightower 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.
Hightower is looking to sweep but instead, Hogan has passed into half guard.
Hightower tries to kick Hogan off but Hogan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hightower works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hightower looking for a sweep. Not yet Hightower, not yet.
Hightower could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Hightower working for a triangle but Hogan defends it easily.
Hightower can't keep his opponent in guard - Hogan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Hogan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hightower!
Hightower knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hogan on the ground.
Hogan with the ground and pound from mount.
Hogan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hogan working Hightower over with strikes here.
Hogan postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Hightower is out cold - huge knockout for Hogan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hollywood Hogan!
After the fight, Hollywood Hogan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: MLC 2
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Jenkins shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James digs a good body shot into Jenkins's ribs.
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily. #CL#
Jenkins gets tackled into the cage by James. James maintains the clinch.
Jenkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
James presses Jenkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
James breaks the clinch.
James misses with a two punch combination.
Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and James counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
James prevents the takedown attempt.
Lebron James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LeRoy Jenkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James prevents the takedown attempt.
Jenkins is trying to pull guard but James has him pressed against the cage.
James presses Jenkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
James pulls guard.
Jenkins wants to stand but James is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
James keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James wants to stand but Jenkins is controlling the position.
Jenkins stopping the sweep attempt from James.
James has a closed guard, preventing Jenkins from standing up.
James looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jenkins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jenkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
James trying to control but Jenkins postures up.
James regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jenkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jenkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jenkins looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
James wants to pass the guard but Jenkins is keeping the position.#T3#
James wants to stand but Jenkins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jenkins trying to control the position.
James would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Jenkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. James defends it easily.
James not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jenkins controls James momentarily but James frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jenkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jenkins throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and James counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Jenkins is working an open guard so James takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jenkins moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lebron James dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
James throws a head kick but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jenkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
Jenkins throws a head kick but James moves out of range. #TD#
James scores with a takedown into Jenkins's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
James scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James preventing the sweep.
James controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
James content to stall in guard here.
Jenkins keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
James has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jenkins is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jenkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
Jenkins shoots and misses #CL#
and James counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by James.
Lebron James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LeRoy Jenkins.
Jenkins tries for a takedown but James manages to get underhooks. #BC#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jenkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jenkins somewhat.
Jenkins wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Jenkins tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jenkins tries to land knees in the clinch but James avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
James gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jenkins. #BC#
James breaks the clinch.
Jenkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jenkins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. James gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
James wants the takedown. Jenkins is fighting it off but James persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jenkins's guard against the cage.
Jenkins being controlled here, momentarily. #SU#
James gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4##CL#
James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jenkins, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
James pulls guard.
James controlling the position.#ES#
James pushes Jenkins off and scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Jenkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and James counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jenkins blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
James has Jenkins pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. James pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jenkins tumbling to the mat - James dives into Jenkins's guard.
Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lebron James dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jenkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
James closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
James is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jenkins will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
James working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
James wants to stand but Jenkins is controlling his arm.
Jenkins is trying to get back to his feet.
James tries to advance to mount but Jenkins denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James wants to stand but Jenkins has his arm trapped.
Jenkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but James wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Jenkins can't do much from the bottom here.
Jenkins is trying to improve his position.
James controlling the position.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
James happy to just control the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and James counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
James lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #SUB#
James is trying to work for a kimura but Jenkins is defending well.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet.
James seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
James works his way into side control.
James happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Jenkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jenkins is trying to control James's posture but James avoids it.
Lebron James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James takes a little break here. Jenkins wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jenkins is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
James scores with a couple of short elbows.
James is putting a hurting on Jenkins here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
James tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jenkins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
LeRoy Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lebron James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jenkins is looking to reverse the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lebron James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well James 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lebron James!
LeRoy Jenkins was interviewed post fight and said 'Leeerooooyy Jeeeennkins!!!!'.

Event: MLC 2
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Killsonsight shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones's guard.
Jones looking to control. #SU2#
Killsonsight gets to his feet. Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jones throws a body punch but Killsonsight moves out of range.
Jones looks to land a combination but Killsonsight avoids it well. #TD2#
Killsonsight closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Killsonsight not doing much here.
Killsonsight blocks the strikes from Jones. #ES#
Jones pushes Killsonsight off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Killsonsight moves into range and clinches up with Jones.#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Killsonsight closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Killsonsight decides to pull guard. #T1#
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Killsonsight has wrist control.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses. #SU#
Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jones throws a right hand that Killsonsight ducks under and follows up with a left that Killsonsight also avoids with ease.
Killsonsight tries to counter with a clinch but Jones shakes him off and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Killsonsight counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Jones has his feet on Killsonsight's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Killsonsight closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jones wants to control but Killsonsight postures up.#T2#
Killsonsight staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Killsonsight is staying tight to Jones's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jones sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Killsonsight pulls his head out easily.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Killsonsight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SU2#
Killsonsight decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Killsonsight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Killsonsight. #TD2#
Killsonsight closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Killsonsight is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Killsonsight is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Killsonsight's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Killsonsight's back!
Killsonsight trying to control the action but Jones just sinks the hooks in.
Killsonsight is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jones is staying active.#T4#
Killsonsight avoids the strikes from Jones.
Jones has the hooks in. Killsonsight is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Killsonsight should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Killsonsight is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Jones is persistently looking for the submission but Killsonsight is defending it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Killsonsight's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Killsonsight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Killsonsight clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Killsonsight wants a takedown. #BC2#
Killsonsight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a right and a left that Killsonsight avoids nicely.
Jones misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Killsonsight counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones is trying to control Killsonsight's posture but Killsonsight avoids it. #SUB2#
Killsonsight working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Eli Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to escape but Killsonsight is in control. #T1#
Jones throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Killsonsight 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.
Killsonsight is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SU2#
Killsonsight stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Killsonsight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Killsonsight shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T2#
Killsonsight showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Killsonsight 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.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Killsonsight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Killsonsight is proving a slippery customer.
Killsonsight slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones looking to control. #T3#
Killsonsight is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Killsonsight is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Killsonsight pushes his legs off easily.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Killsonsight 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.
Killsonsight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Killsonsight connects with a couple of short punches.
Killsonsight controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4##SUB#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Killsonsight defends well.
Killsonsight controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Killsonsight defends it easily.
Killsonsight controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones keeping full guard, as Killsonsight tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Killsonsight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Killsonsight rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Killsonsight prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Killsonsight has double underhooks. #TD2#
Killsonsight gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Jones has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Killsonsight is on him like a limpet, forcing Jones back against the cage.#TD2#
Killsonsight lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #ES#
Jones manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
Jones swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Killsonsight counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Killsonsight. #ES#
Jones has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Killsonsight off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Killsonsight feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Jones manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Jones tries to stall but Killsonsight uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Killsonsight breaks from the clinch.
Jones misses with a combination #TD2#
and Killsonsight counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Killsonsight defends it easily.#SUB2#
Killsonsight drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Killsonsight off! Killsonsight jumps back into Jones's guard.
Killsonsight controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2##SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Killsonsight defends easily. #SUB#
Jones working for a triangle but Killsonsight defends it easily.
Killsonsight content to stall in guard here.
Killsonsight tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard. #SU2#
Jones is working an open guard so Killsonsight takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Killsonsight swings for the body but Jones moves out of range. #T3##CL2#
Killsonsight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Killsonsight breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Killsonsight closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.#BC2#
Killsonsight breaks the clinch.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Killsonsight has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Killsonsight moves out of range as Jones strikes.#TD2#
Killsonsight shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones's guard.#ES#
Jones has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Killsonsight is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killsonsight tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
A short uppercut from Killsonsight. #T4##TD2#
Killsonsight manages to pull guard.
Jones won't allow Killsonsight to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Killsonsight looking for a sweep. Not yet Killsonsight, not yet.
Killsonsight is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.
Jones passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#SUB#
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

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 Eli Jones.
I think Jones 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Jones!

Event: MLC 2
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1##CL#
Perry takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Perry decides to pull guard.
Reigns looking to pass the guard.
Reigns wants to stand but Perry has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Reigns stopping the sweep attempt from Perry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Perry trying to keep a closed guard but Reigns is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Reigns stays in close to Perry's body and controls the position.
Reigns works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reigns is stalling here. Perry is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Reigns seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Perry has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Reigns is looking to regain half guard here but Perry keeps moving and retains side control.
Perry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Perry creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Reigns sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Reigns manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Perry is thwarting Reigns's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Perry is looking for a kimura but Reigns is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Perry to get the leverage. #SUB#
Perry seems to be looking for submissions.
Reigns punching from the bottom.
Perry perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Perry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reigns does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reigns regains full guard. Nicely done.
Reigns is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Reigns wants to stand up but Perry is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Perry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Reigns darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Perry manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
Perry clinches up with Reigns and pushes him back against the cage.
Perry taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reigns is trying to drag Perry to the mat but Perry just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Perry lands a shot to the body.
Perry scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reigns working hard to break the clinch.
Reigns throws an elbow but it misses. #TD#
Perry manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Reigns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perry is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Perry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Perry dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Reigns with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Perry counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Perry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reigns is fending him off so far but Perry persists. Nope, Reigns circles away and we're back to standing.
Perry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Perry fires out a quick counter leg kick but Reigns just manages to avoid it.
Reigns throws a combination that misses
and Perry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Reigns as Perry shoots in.
Reigns tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Reigns scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Perry gets back to half guard.
Perry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reigns is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Ground and pound from Reigns.
Perry trying to control but Reigns postures up.
Reigns is nestled in close to Perry, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Reigns should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Reigns tries to stand and escape but Perry is controlling the position.
Perry is looking to escape.
Reigns wants to take a breather but Perry is having none of it.
Reigns is controlling the pace.
Reigns is trying to control the action in half guard but Perry is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jerry Perry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Perry darts in and clinches Reigns up against the cage.
Reigns fails to pull guard.
Reigns tries to pull guard but Perry won't allow it.
Jerry Perry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Reigns.
Nice body punch from Perry.
Reigns misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Perry. #TD#
Perry jumps guard and drags Reigns to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Perry is on top in guard. #REVR#
Reigns keeping moving, preventing Perry from controlling successfully. #T3##SU#
Perry stands up from Reigns's guard - Perry perhaps looking for a knockout.
Reigns shoots in for a takedown but Perry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Reigns looks to move away, Perry throws a big counter combo but Reigns just gets out of the way.
Reigns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perry circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reigns is defended easily by Perry.
Perry half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Reigns is breathing heavily.
Reigns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck for Reigns with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Perry moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
Perry tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Perry ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Perry no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Reigns is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Reigns wants to control from the top but Perry keeps moving.
Perry 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reigns trying to control but Perry is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Perry 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Reigns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reigns connects with a body shot.
Perry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Perry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reigns sprawls well. Reigns wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Perry gets slowly back to his feet.
Perry misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Reigns to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Reigns changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Perry looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Perry bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Perry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reigns can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reigns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perry is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Reigns.
Reigns looks for a takedown but Perry sprawls well.#T1#
Perry shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice side step and Reigns releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Perry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perry blocks a head kick by Reigns.
Perry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Perry shoots in for a takedown but Reigns shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reigns darts in looking for a takedown but Perry gets double underhooks and turns Reigns into the cage. #CL#
Perry has managed to clinch.
Reigns takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD#
Perry drags the fight down to the ground.
Perry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reigns stands and throws Perry's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Reigns lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Perry's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Perry gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Perry tries to lock up and control but Reigns gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Perry is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perry is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #SUB2#
Reigns moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Perry has worked his arm free - good work by Perry! #T3#
Reigns lands a nice forearm strike.
Reigns content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Reigns is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Perry has escaped the position, nice work there.
Reigns wants to stand but Perry has his arm trapped. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Perry tries to bench press Reigns off him but Reigns keeps the position.
Jerry Perry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Perry regains half guard.
Perry wants to control but Reigns is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Perry is staying active underneath Reigns, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reigns moves in looking to clinch but Perry pushes him off.
Roman Reigns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jerry Perry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Perry shoots in looking for a takedown but Reigns manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Perry's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roman Reigns.
I think Perry 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Perry!
After the fight, Jerry Perry was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: MLC 1 Dawn Of A New Empire
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Williams throws a right hand that Micheals ducks under and follows up with a left that Micheals also avoids with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Micheals.
Micheals seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Williams has eaten all the pies!
Horrible takedown attempt by Micheals or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Williams closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Micheals breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
Williams displaying some good clinch control by pressing Micheals up against the cage.#BC2#
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Williams tries to keep at a distance but Micheals has taken the fight into the clinch.
Micheals is trying to pull guard but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Williams leaning his opponent against the cage.
Williams stalling.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Micheals controls the action. #BC2#
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jake Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams looks for the body kick but Micheals saw that one coming.
Micheals tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Williams defends well and Micheals ends up having to push Williams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Micheals. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Micheals looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Micheals swinging wildly here.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Micheals paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Williams has managed to clinch. #T2#
Williams is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Micheals avoiding damage as Williams throws knees to the body. #BC#
Micheals manages to break the clinch.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Micheals moves out of range easily.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Micheals is looking to counter the offense by Williams and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Micheals tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Micheals somewhat.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Micheals counters with an outside leg kick.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Micheals. #T3#
Williams tries to clinch but Micheals moves out of range.
Williams leaves Micheals with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Williams releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Williams tries to work over Micheals's front leg with a kick but Micheals checks it.
Williams takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#
It looks like Jake Williams has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Micheals. #CL#
Micheals clinches with his opponent.
Micheals tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Williams smiles and moves away. #CL#
Micheals darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.#T4#
Micheals fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Micheals.
Williams avoiding damage. #BC2#
Williams breaks the clinch.
Micheals fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Micheals fakes the leg kick and cracks Williams in the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Micheals is looking to control Williams's arms but Williams gets an underhook and turns him. Now Micheals has his back to the cage.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Micheals is controlling him.
Micheals tries to pull guard but Williams holds him up against the cage and eventually Micheals drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Williams's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Micheals shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Micheals's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams avoids the head kick by Micheals.
Williams only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Micheals scores with a head kick. Williams tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Williams clinches with his opponent.
Williams is pressed up against the cage. Micheals has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Williams down to the mat. Williams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Micheals checks a low kick from Williams.
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Micheals tries to keep at a distance but Williams has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Micheals lands a head kick. Williams smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Williams tries to clinch but Micheals moves out of range. #CL#
Micheals rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jake Williams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Williams avoiding damage.
Micheals keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away.
Micheals drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Micheals. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No luck for Micheals with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Micheals tries to keep at a distance but Williams has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Micheals prevents a body shot from Williams.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Micheals has double underhooks. #BC2#
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Micheals clinches up with Williams and pushes him back against the cage.
Micheals can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Micheals.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Micheals keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Micheals breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Williams closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Micheals shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Micheals. #BC2#
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Micheals shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Micheals's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jake Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Williams misses with an elbow over the top.
Williams misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Micheals shoots in.#CL2#
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Micheals.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Micheals keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4##BC2#
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Micheals rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Williams blocks a body shot from Micheals.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Williams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Micheals breaks the clinch.
Micheals blocks the body kick.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Williams's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Micheals moves out of range of the body kick from Williams.
Micheals shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Micheals gets tackled into the cage by Williams. Williams maintains the clinch.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Micheals has him pressed against the cage.
Williams manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Micheals's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Micheals breaks from the clinch.
Micheals shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams unleashes a big counter combination but Micheals bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Micheals moves out of range easily.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Micheals swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Micheals is looking to counter the offense by Williams and move into the clinch.#T1##CL#
Micheals closes the distance and pushes Williams back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Williams takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Micheals keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
Williams avoids a wild elbow strike from Micheals.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Micheals uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Micheals tries to pull guard but Williams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Micheals. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams prevents a takedown attempt there.
A bit of stalling here from Williams.
Micheals jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Williams walks away with a smile on his face. Micheals gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Micheals darts in looking for a takedown but Williams gets double underhooks and turns Micheals into the cage.
Williams tries to clinch but Micheals is having none of it. #CL2#
Williams forces Micheals back against the cage and clinches.
Micheals changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Williams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Williams has closed the distance and engaged Micheals in a clinch. #T3#
Micheals blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Micheals on that attempt. #CL2#
Williams rushes Micheals and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams is trying to push Micheals away but Micheals has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams misses with a hook to the body
and Micheals counters with a thumping low kick.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Micheals counters with a stiff right hand.
Micheals avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Micheals shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Micheals tries to counter with a takedown but Williams is quick to defend against it.
Micheals misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Micheals looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Williams!#ES2#
Williams throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jack Micheals has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Williams!

Event: MLC:Prize Fighter Season 1 e5
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Harris lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Bob Bates has been cut.
Harris 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.
Bates shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harris as he jumps to the side.
Bates slips a jab and a cross from Harris.
Bates takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harris connects with a jab.
Bates tries for a takedown but Harris circles away easily
and Harris scores with a counter punch that sends Bates to the canvas! Harris smells blood - he's punishing Bates with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bates has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Harris!

Event: MLC:Prize Fighter Season 1 e5
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Cone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Allen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Allen is wriggling around but Cone manages to pass to half guard.
Allen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#REVR#
Cone 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.
Allen trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Allen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cone on the ground.
Cone moves into full mount! Allen won't be happy about that!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cone landing shots from mount.
Cone controlling from mount. #T1#
Cone lands a couple of good shots and Allen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Cone has good solid back control here.
Allen is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Allen is trying to defend against the choke here but Cone has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Cone Tightens the hold and Allen taps out furiously! Cone displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ura Cone!

Event: MLC:Prize Fighter Season 1 e5
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Battle shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Battle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James fails with the takedown#TD#
and Battle counters with a single leg into guard. James didn't expect that.
Battle won't allow James to get back to his feet.
Battle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Battle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battle wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James shoots in but Battle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Battle appears to be looking for a big counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
Battle is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James.
Battle has been working on his balance at Vinny’s Gym *MLC sponsored gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by James.
Chris Battle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lebron James.
James works over Battle's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Battle has been cut.#TD#
Battle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches James napping and manages to drive through into side control!
James bucks up and tries to throw Battle off but instead Battle has got his back!#T2#
Battle throwing damaging strikes from the back! James could be in trouble here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James tries to break free.
James takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Battle keeps control of the position as James tries to break free.
Battle throwing damaging strikes from the back! James could be in trouble here!
Battle 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.#SUB#
Battle has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
James is trying to remain composed but Battle is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T3#
Battle lands punches and elbows.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Battle controlling the positon.#SUB#
Battle is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. James is defending well though. Battle let's go of the attempt for now.
James wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Battle has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, James has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T4#
Battle biding his time, looking for the opening.
Battle is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften James up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battle controls the action.#SUB#
James defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Battle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Battle's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Battle.
Battle seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
James has a takedown stuffed.
Battle is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.
Battle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
Battle misses with a combination #CL2#
and James counters by clinching up.
Battle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?#TD#
Battle pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Battle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in James's guard. #REVR#
Battle wants to control from the top but James keeps moving. #T1#
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
James throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Battle content to stall in guard here.
James looking to control.
Battle is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Battle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Battle wants to stand but James is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
James shoots in and drives through. Battle sprawls well.
Chris Battle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lebron James.
Jab, jab by James - just one landing.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Battle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3##TD#
Battle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. James looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Battle landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Battle controls the position from side control.
Battle tries to stand but James is controlling his head. #T4#
James is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Battle is controlling him well.
Battle trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
James tries to bench press Battle off him but Battle keeps the position.
Battle controls the position.
James regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Battle seems content to control.#SUB#
Battle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so James is just riding it out for now. Battle eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Battle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but James sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Battle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Battle's cut.
That's time! Battle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Battle is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
James looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Battle!
Battle is looking to regain half guard here but James keeps moving and retains side control.
James in side control lands a decent elbow.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Battle keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Battle is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James trying to control the action but Battle is working from the bottom.
Battle manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Battle tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
James tries to stand but can't do so whilst Battle controls his leg.
Battle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Battle has control of James's left arm, preventing James from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
James throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
James throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Battle counters with a shoot takedown. James fights it but they end up in guard.
Battle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Battle is fighting to break James's control of his arms but James is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Battle is one step ahead there.
Battle stays in close to James's body and controls the position. #SU#
Battle stands and steps away. James gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
James closes the distance and clinches.
James tries to pull guard but Battle forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by James. #BC2#
James manages to break the clinch. #T4##TD#
Battle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
James bucks up and tries to throw Battle off but instead Battle has got his back!
Chris Battle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James wants to control his opponent's hands but Battle gets his hands free.
Battle is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on James's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James just trying to survive but Battle is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Battle lands a shot to the body.
Lebron James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Battle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battle biding his time, looking for the opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Battle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Battle, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Battle!

Event: MLC:Prize Fighter Season 1 e5
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hightower closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Hightower pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Hightower walks into a jab.
No luck for Hightower with that takedown attempt.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hightower counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Hightower has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Hightower.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Hightower breaks from the clinch.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hightower's coach down at Vinny’s Gym *MLC sponsored gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hightower's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hightower doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hightower scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hightower darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Hightower into the cage.
Eli Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Hightower.#T1#
Hightower has a takedown stuffed.
Hightower looks winded!
Jones with a nice cross.
Jones feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Hightower crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eli Jones!

Event: MLC:Prize Fighter Season 1 e5
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Killsonsight displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jenkins.
Jenkins is looking to clinch.
Killsonsight avoids the head kick by Jenkins.
A low kick from Jenkins misses #TD2#
and Killsonsight counters with a shoot takedown. Jenkins fights it but they end up in guard.
Killsonsight sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Jenkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins being controlled here, momentarily.
Jenkins is trying to control the position but Killsonsight postures up. #T1#
Jenkins will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Killsonsight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jenkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jenkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Killsonsight postures up and lands a big shot to Jenkins's brow.
Jenkins wants to stand but Killsonsight is controlling the position.
Killsonsight controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Killsonsight content to stall in guard here.
Killsonsight has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jenkins is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Killsonsight's coach down at Vinny’s Gym *MLC sponsored gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Killsonsight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#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.
Jenkins tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
so Killsonsight counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jenkins is trying to control the position but Killsonsight postures up. #SUB#
Killsonsight wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Jenkins's closed guard. He's half up but Jenkins has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Jenkins pivots and extends the arm, Killsonsight falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Jenkins! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). LeRoy Jenkins!
LeRoy Jenkins made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'LEEEEEEEEEEEROOOOOOOOOY JEEEEENNKINS!!!'.

Event: MLC:Prize Fighter Season 1 e4
Date: Mar 04, 2018

#R1#
Allen dodges the punch combination from Coors.
Allen throws a head kick but Coors moves out of range.
Coors is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Coors on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Coors keeps the fight on the outside.
Allen wants to clinch up but Coors keeps it at a distance.
Allen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Allen delivers a nice body kick.
Allen throws a right hand that misses
and Coors counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coors sizes up Allen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Allen tries to clinch but Coors moves out of range.
Malik Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coors lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#
It looks like Malik Allen has been cut.
A lazy body kick from Allen #KD#
and Coors counters with a nice right hand that sends Allen toppling to the canvas! Allen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Coors finish him?!#ROC#
Allen is rocked!
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!
Allen tries a head kick but it misses.
Allen is still on wobbly legs! Can Coors finish him?#T1#
Allen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Allen seems to have recovered his senses.
Allen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#KD#
Coors lands a big right hand that sends Allen crashing to the mat! Coors stays standing though and waves Allen back to his feet!
Allen misses with a low kick.
Coors definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Coors misses with a straight left.
Allen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Allen throws a combination that misses
and Coors counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Allen out cold! What a finish! Coors is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Milo Coors!
Milo Coors 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: MLC:Prize Fighter Season 1 e3
Date: Feb 25, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Allen gets caught napping as Sung dives in and scores a takedown. Allen manages to retain guard.
Sung has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad Amsterdam. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sung pushes down on Allen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Allen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sung on the ground.
Sung works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Sung has an Americana. Allen didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sung is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sung hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sam Sung!
After the fight, Sam Sung was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: MLC:Prize Fighter Season 1 e3
Date: Feb 25, 2018

#R1##TD#
Bates closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bates lands in his opponent's guard.
Crawley is trying to keep Bates in close.
Crawley looking for a sweep. Not yet Crawley, not yet.
Bates postures up.
Bates knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crawley on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bates seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Crawley for as long as he can get away with.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T1#
Crawley 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#
Bates is staying active underneath Crawley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Crawley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Crawley trying to control the action but Bates is working from the bottom.
Bates on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bates tries to get out of the position.
Crawley trying to pass the guard but Bates defending well.
Crawley is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2#
Crawley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bates is looking to escape.
Bates is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Crawley looking to control but Bates is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Crawley thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Crawley looking to control but Bates is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Bates manages to control the position for a moment.
Crawley trying to control but Bates is having none of it.
Crawley tries to push Bates's head away but Bates is holding on tight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crawley tries to control but Bates wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeSean Crawley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Crawley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Bob Bates has been cut.#TD#
Bates shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bates showed some decent athleticism there.
Crawley trying to control from the bottom.
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.
Bates seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Crawley gets back to full guard. #T1#
Crawley is looking to stand up but Bates isn't so interested in that idea.
Crawley is trying to control the position but Bates postures up. #SUB2#
Crawley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bates gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Crawley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crawley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bates is controlling him.
Crawley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bates content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bates seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Bates closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Crawley to the mat! Crawley manages to get full guard.
Bates postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Crawley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bates gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bates controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bates's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crawley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bates is one step ahead there.
DeSean Crawley has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bates controls from within his opponent's guard.
Crawley looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crawley wants to sweep but no luck.
Crawley trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but DeSean Crawley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bob Bates's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Bates shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crawley's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crawley is on top in guard. #REVB#
Bates keeping full guard, as Crawley tries to pass.
Crawley trying to control but Bates is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Crawley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bates keeping moving, preventing Crawley from controlling successfully.
Crawley is pushing down on Bates's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bates is fighting to maintain full guard but Crawley has managed to sneak the leg through.#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.
Crawley is trying to control. Bates wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Bates is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Crawley's half guard.
Crawley wants to control but Bates is keeping busy.
Bates slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Crawley regains full guard. Nicely done.
DeSean Crawley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bates has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crawley is trying to control the position but Bates postures up.
Bates 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Bates closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Crawley did well to prevent Bates getting side control.
Bates tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crawley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crawley is looking to improve his position.
Crawley is trying to maintain the position but Bates is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crawley wants to improve his position but Bates is controlling well.

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 Bob Bates.
Well Crawley 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeSean Crawley!

Event: MLC:Prize Fighter Season 1 e3
Date: Feb 25, 2018

#R1##TD#
Battle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hogan to the mat! Hogan manages to get full guard.
Battle wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving.
Hogan being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Hogan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Battle scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hogan's guard.
Hogan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Battle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Battle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Battle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hogan holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hogan goes for a double leg but Battle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Battle continues to drive forward.
Hogan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Battle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hogan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Battle throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hogan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Battle is in Hogan's guard.
Hogan looking to control. #T2#
Battle looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Hogan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Battle defends well.
Hogan 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.
Battle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hogan's guard.
Battle 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. #T3#
Battle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hogan is keeping the position for now.
Battle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hogan looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Battle drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hogan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Battle with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Battle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Battle stopping the sweep attempt from Hogan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hogan is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hogan content to stall in guard here.
Battle keeping moving, preventing Hogan from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Battle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Battle dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Battle clinches up with Hogan and pushes him back against the cage.
Battle stops a takedown attempt from Hogan. #TD#
Battle has hold of one of Hogan's legs. Hogan is fighting the takedown attempt but Battle gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Battle is looking to stand up but Hogan won't let him. #SUB2#
Battle looking to improve position, pressing down on Hogan's thigh with his hand. Hogan seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Battle paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Battle's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Hogan picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hollywood Hogan!
After the fight, Hollywood Hogan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: MLC:Prize Fighter Season 1 e3
Date: Feb 25, 2018

#R1#
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cone went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Williams throws a nice head kick! #TD#
Williams gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Williams is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cone dives into side control. #REVB#
Williams is trying to improve his position.#SU#
Cone decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Cone shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Williams napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Cone is dominant here and he's now got Williams's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cone really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Williams.#T1##SUB#
Cone has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Williams! Can he survive? No! He's out! Cone gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ura Cone!

Event: MLC:Prize Fighter Season 1 e3
Date: Feb 25, 2018

#R1##TD#
James shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jenkins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jenkins manages to get back to half guard.
Jenkins tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
Jenkins is pressing down on James's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
James wants to pass the guard but Jenkins is keeping the position.
James won't allow Jenkins to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins trying to control the position.
James controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
James avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SU#
James gets to his feet. Jenkins looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
James scores with a takedown into Jenkins's guard.
Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
James sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Jenkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James stays in close to Jenkins's body and controls the position.
Jenkins wants to sweep but no luck.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jenkins is keeping the position for now.
Jenkins is trying to control the position but James postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Jenkins throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jenkins enables James to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jenkins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
James has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Jenkins working for a triangle but James defends it easily.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Jenkins.
James is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jenkins is trying to keep James in close. #T4#
Jenkins wants to stand and escape but James is having none of it.
James is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
James sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jenkins's guard.
James trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lebron James dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
Jenkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lebron James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James misses with a two punch combination.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like James was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
James tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jenkins is able to avoid easily.
Jenkins tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and James counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jenkins won't be happy with that.
James tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
James decides to stand back up. James steps back and let's Jenkins get back to his feet.#T1##CL#
James gets a clinch. #BC#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A head kick misses from James.
Jenkins tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and James counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jenkins!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James trying to control the action but Jenkins is working from the bottom. #SUB#
James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
James wants to stand but Jenkins is controlling his arm.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Jenkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
James wants to control but Jenkins is keeping him busy.
James creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jenkins can't do much from the bottom here.
Jenkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Jenkins prevents James from improving position.
Jenkins sneaks back into half guard.
James is taking a breather. Jenkins 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.
James has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
James 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lebron James dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jenkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Jenkins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jenkins looks to clinch #TD#
and James counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lebron James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James slips nicely into half guard.
James controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
James wants to pass to mount but Jenkins is defending the position.
Jenkins is looking to improve his position.
Well, if James is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
James is looking for a kimura but Jenkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for James to get the leverage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
James with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jenkins trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but James manages to pass to mount!
Jenkins tries to hold on but James postures up.
James content just to control the position here.
James punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC#
Jenkins is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like LeRoy Jenkins has been cut.
James is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Jenkins goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for James!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lebron James!
LeRoy Jenkins spoke after the fight, saying 'Leeerooooyy Jeeeennkins!!!!'.

Event: MLC:Prize Fighter Season 1 e3
Date: Feb 25, 2018

#R1#
A punch combination from Hightower misses.
Hightower slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hightower on the side of the head.
Jones's coach down at Vinny’s Gym *PFC sponsored gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jones's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hightower shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Hightower could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hightower misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Hightower. Hightower gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Hightower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hightower with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Hightower.
Jones steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Hightower is out on his feet! Jones sets himself and nearly takes Hightower's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eli Jones!

Event: MLC:Prize Fighter Season 1 e3
Date: Feb 25, 2018

#R1#
A nice combination there by Perry. #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Killsonsight has been cut.
Perry displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Killsonsight.
Perry thows a leg kick but Killsonsight checks it #TD#
and Killsonsight counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Perry trying to control from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Perry can do anything to dispel that myth.
Perry wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Killsonsight is looking for a kimura here.
Perry is looking to control Killsonsight's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perry avoid being mounted?
Perry misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T1#
Perry wants to get back to full guard but Killsonsight has passed into side control.#SUB#
Killsonsight is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Perry knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Killsonsight could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Perry is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Killsonsight is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Perry tries to hold on but Killsonsight pushes him away.
Perry looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Perry defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Killsonsight's arms. #T2##SUB#
Perry 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 Killsonsight gets his way!
Perry is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Perry fending off the submission attempt from Killsonsight. #SUB#
Perry defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. #T3#
Perry trying to control but Killsonsight is working from the bottom.
Killsonsight keeping full guard, as Perry tries to pass. #SUB#
Killsonsight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Killsonsight is trying to control the position but Perry postures up.
Perry trying to control but Killsonsight is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Killsonsight lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Perry trying to keep a closed guard but Killsonsight is proving a slippery customer.
Killsonsight trying to control the position from guard on top but Perry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killsonsight is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killsonsight working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Killsonsight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Killsonsight's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Perry leaves Killsonsight with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Perry swats away the attempt to clinch by Killsonsight.
Killsonsight throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Perry's waist but Perry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Killsonsight off to one side.
Perry is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Perry fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Killsonsight avoids it really well and circles away.
Perry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Killsonsight circles away.
Perry swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Killsonsight counters with a nice double leg into side control. Perry won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Perry's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Perry tries to bench press Killsonsight off him but Killsonsight keeps the position. #T1#
Killsonsight landing strikes.
Perry tries to buck Killsonsight off but Killsonsight is having none of it.
Killsonsight looks up at the clock and then as Perry takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Killsonsight smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Killsonsight controlling the position.
Killsonsight seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Perry for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Killsonsight wants to control but Perry is keeping him busy.
Perry is looking to get back to his feet here but Killsonsight is keeping cool and he's managed to take Perry's back.#SUB#
Killsonsight looking for the choke but no joy.
Killsonsight has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Perry. #T3##SUB#
Killsonsight has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Killsonsight looking for the RNC.
I really don't envy Perry right now.
Killsonsight is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy Perry right now.
Perry trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4##SUB#
Perry defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Killsonsight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Killsonsight controlling Perry's posture.
Killsonsight keeping moving, preventing Perry from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killsonsight wants to sweep but no luck.
Perry wants to control from the top but Killsonsight keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Killsonsight dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Killsonsight's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Killsonsight tries to clinch up.
Perry has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Perry gets a clinch. #BC2#
Perry breaks the clinch. #TD#
Perry gets caught flat footed, as Killsonsight shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Perry pushes Killsonsight off and gets back to his feet.
Killsonsight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perry can do to turn this around?#TD#
Killsonsight closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Perry quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perry is in trouble now - Killsonsight has advanced to mount!
Perry tries to hold on but Killsonsight pushes him away.
Killsonsight content just to control the position here. #T1#
Perry tries to hold on but Killsonsight pushes him away.
Perry tries to reverse the position but Killsonsight maintains control.
Killsonsight punishing his opponent with strikes.
Killsonsight controlling the pace for now.
Perry wants to hold on but Killsonsight pushes him away.#SUB#
Killsonsight is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Perry is surviving well by controlling Killsonsight's body position as best he can. #T2#
Killsonsight tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Perry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Killsonsight controlling from mount.
Killsonsight lands with some strikes.
Killsonsight looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Killsonsight looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Killsonsight tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Killsonsight jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Perry manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Perry is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Killsonsight's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Killsonsight lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4##SUB#
Killsonsight seems to be working for a kimura but Perry defends the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Killsonsight seems content to control.#SUB#
Killsonsight 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.
Killsonsight trying to control from half guard but Perry is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Killsonsight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Killsonsight, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Killsonsight!
Jerry Perry was interviewed post fight and said 'All im gonna say is Fuu..., scramble noise and his mic was cut off'.

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