Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: EMPIRE FN11
Date: Oct 19, 2022

#R1#
Messervey stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Williams manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Messervey on his heels. He'll look to pass Messervey's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Messervey wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Messervey looking for a sweep. Not yet Messervey, not yet.
Williams passes Messervey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Williams.
Messervey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.
Messervey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Messervey is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Williams seems content to control.#SUB2#
Williams wants to work for an arm triangle but Messervey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Williams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Williams frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Williams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Williams looking to finish Messervey with some ground and pound. This is bad for Messervey!
Williams raining down hammerfists from mount.
Messervey tries to hold on but Williams postures up.
Williams looking to control and managing it successfully.
Williams looking to control but Messervey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
You get the feeling that Messervey really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Williams working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Williams content just to control the position here.
Messervey is in a horrible position here. Williams smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Williams cracks Messervey with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Williams is landing with some decent strikes but Messervey is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Williams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Williams cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Williams working Messervey over with strikes here.
Williams looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #ROC2#Messervey is rocked!
Williams lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oh Messervey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Messervey takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Williams's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Williams!
A very excited looking Joey Williams made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Jack Messervey spoke after the fight, saying 'That's not Bussin'.

Event: EMPIRE FN11
Date: Oct 19, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Yoshida scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fontes managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Yoshida.
Fontes manages to get back to half guard.
Yoshida is keen to just control but Fontes is a slippery customer.
Fontes wants to get back to full guard.
Fontes is staying active underneath Yoshida, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yoshida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fontes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Yoshida is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fontes is just riding it out for now. Yoshida eventually gives up the hold.
Fontes tries to get to full guard but Yoshida has control of the leg.
Yoshida wants to stand up but Fontes is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontes is looking to improve his position.
Fontes gets full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Fontes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Fontes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yoshida manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Yoshida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fontes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yoshida's guard.
Fontes lands strikes from half guard.
Fontes wants to control but Yoshida is keeping him busy.
Yoshida holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Yoshida makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yoshida.
Yoshida is trying to control the position but Fontes postures up.
Fontes stands up over Yoshida, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fontes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fontes landing some decent shots from guard.
Yoshida wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fontes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fontes trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fontes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fontes wants to pass the guard but Yoshida is keeping the position.
Fontes distracts Yoshida with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fontes advances to half guard.
Fontes 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.
Fontes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshida has hold of Fontes's hands but Fontes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yoshida won't allow Fontes to pass to mount.
Fontes lands with a punch from half guard.
Fontes controlling the action here.
Yoshida tries to roll over but Fontes keeps him under control.
Yoshida looks winded!#T3#
Fontes is trying to control. Yoshida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fontes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yoshida is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fontes 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.
Fontes winds up and cracks Yoshida with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Fontes there.
Fontes is trying to control the action in half guard but Yoshida is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fontes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fontes trying to control the pace. #T4#
Nice strikes from Fontes there.
Fontes is nestled in close to Yoshida, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yoshida taking some punishment here, with Fontes in his half guard.
Fontes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yoshida with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fontes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fontes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fontes working Yoshida over with strikes.
Yoshida won't allow Fontes to pass to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshida taking some punishment here, with Fontes in his half guard.
Fontes lands with a punch from half guard.
Fontes wants to pass the guard but Yoshida is defending well.
Fontes lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Fontes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Fontes fails to land the takedown.
Fontes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fontes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Fontes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshida lands a head kick! #TD#
Fontes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fontes is working Yoshida over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida is trying to get back to half guard.
Fontes cracks Yoshida with a big elbow.
Fontes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yoshida can do to turn this around?
Fontes working away.#T1#
Fontes lands a nice forearm strike.
Fontes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Yoshida down.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yoshida can do anything to dispel that myth.
You can see the frustration on Yoshida's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yoshida keeping his opponent close.
Fontes looks up at the clock and then as Yoshida takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fontes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fontes landing a few strikes.
Fontes working the ground and pound.
Fontes scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fontes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yoshida keeps working.
Fontes scores with a couple of short elbows.
Yoshida is breathing heavily.
Yoshida is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Fontes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fontes working the ground and pound.
Yoshida takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fontes cracks Yoshida with a big elbow.
Fontes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yoshida keeps working.
Yoshida on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fontes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fontes landing a few strikes.
Fontes lands a nice forearm strike.
Fontes is working Yoshida over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC#Yoshida is rocked!
Fontes lands a nice forearm strike.
Yoshida is still in real trouble! Can Fontes finish him?
Yoshida takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Yoshida takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fontes cracks Yoshida with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Fontes immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Yoshida is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Fontes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Fontes!
A very excited looking Lucas Fontes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: EMPIRE 17: Johnson vs Feretti
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Herb shoots and misses
and Mies counters with a stiff right hand.
Mies scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mies connects with a right hand. Herb shakes it off.
Mies definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Herb gets tackled into the cage by Mies. Mies maintains the clinch.
Mies lands a hook to the side of the head.
Herb is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mies is defending well.
Mies working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Herb takes a shot to the head.
Mies is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ihme Mies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Herb.
Mies softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mies.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herb is looking to take this one to the mat.
Herb goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mies prevents it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Mies on the inside. #ROC#Herb is rocked!#T1#
Mies lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Herb is still on wobbly legs! Can Mies finish him?
Herb is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mies lands a big right hand that drops Herb! The killer instinct kicks in and Mies finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mies!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ihme Mies!
Ihme Mies tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: EMPIRE 14: Dangerfield vs Riak
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1##TD#
Herb shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Enwah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Herb. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Enwah is defending against the submission attempts here by Herb.
Enwah misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Enwah is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Herb is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Herb is looking to advance position but Enwah won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Herb is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Herb is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Enwah wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Herb manages to pass to side control.
Herb wants to free his trapped foot but Enwah is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Herb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Enwah is doing well to control the position and prevent Herb from advancing to side control.
Herb tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Enwah.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Enwah has his hands clasped together around Herb's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Enwah is looking to control Herb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Enwah avoid being mounted?
Enwah looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Enwah tries to get to full guard but Herb has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Enwah drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Herb tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Enwah is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Herb will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Herb's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Herb is looking to reverse the position.
Herb is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Enwah tries for a kimura but Herb is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sloppy strikes there by Enwah.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dean Herb will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Enwah gets a double leg takedown into Herb's guard.

Herb kicks Enwah off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Enwah instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Herb drops down looking for an ankle pick but Enwah pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Enwah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Enwah gets control of Herb's arms and successfully pulls guard. Enwah will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Herb drops back, looking for a kneebar! Enwah looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Enwah looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Enwah! #REVB#
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!
Herb is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Enwah has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Herb is being controlled here.
Enwah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herb keeps working.
Enwah content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Enwah moves into full mount!
Herb is working to get back to half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
You get the feeling that Herb really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Enwah lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Enwah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Herb is looking to escape.
Herb tries to hold on but Enwah postures up.
Herb is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Herb is trying desperately to improve position.
Enwah controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Enwah throwing strikes here but Herb is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Herb's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Enwah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Herb regains half guard.#ES#
Herb manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Enwah keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Herb is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4##BC2#
Enwah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Enwah closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Enwah trying to control the pace.
Herb wants to get back to full guard but Enwah has mounted him!
Enwah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Herb avoids a series of strikes thrown by Enwah.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Enwah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krisp Enwah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Enwah changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Herb looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Herb tries to improve position but can't.
Enwah looking to control but instead Herb has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Enwah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Enwah sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Enwah's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herb is trying to stand. #T1#
Enwah controlling the action here.
Herb tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Herb looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Krisp Enwah has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Herb is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Enwah pulls his head out easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Enwah controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Herb enables Enwah to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Herb manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Herb had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Enwah defends it easily.
Enwah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Herb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Enwah must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Enwah sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Herb's guard. #T3#
Herb misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Herb is trying to get back to full guard.
Enwah wants to stand up but Herb has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Enwah looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Herb manages to get to full guard.
Enwah trying to stand up but can't free himself from Herb's guard.
Enwah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Enwah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Herb keeping full guard, as Enwah tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Herb.
A clash of legs there as Herb blocks the low kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Enwah closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Enwah controlling the action here.#SUB#
Herb is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Enwah pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Krisp Enwah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Enwah 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krisp Enwah!

Event: EMPIRE 13: Johnson v Dominguez
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Yoshida tries to close the distance and clinch but Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
An inside leg kick from Yoshida misses.
Yoshida has a takedown stuffed.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Santos misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Yoshida counters with a single leg into guard. Santos didn't expect that.
Yoshida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yoshida seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Santos keeping moving, preventing Yoshida from controlling successfully.
Yoshida content to stall in guard here.
Yoshida works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Santos manages to get to full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yoshida is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Santos wants to sweep here but Yoshida controlling him for the moment.
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos wants to sweep here but Yoshida controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Yoshida, which made it look bad.
Yoshida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yoshida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yoshida avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Yoshida throws a fast counter high kick but Santos manages to duck under it in time.
Santos digs a good hook to Yoshida's body.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Yoshida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yoshida is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Yoshida throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
Yoshida tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Santos swivels and escapes.
Yoshida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Santos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yoshida tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Santos is in Yoshida's guard.
Yoshida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos is one step ahead there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Yoshida had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shinzo Yoshida will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Yoshida tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yoshida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A low kick from Yoshida misses #TD#
and Santos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Yoshida has one foot on Santos's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yoshida's waist but Yoshida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santos off to one side.
Santos closes the distance and clinches up with Yoshida, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes Yoshida against the cage but Yoshida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Yoshida drives through and clinches with Santos against the cage.
Santos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yoshida is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Yoshida works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Santos is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Yoshida dives into side control. #T1##REVR##SU2#
Yoshida decides to stand back up.
Santos tries for a takedown but Yoshida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yoshida circles away quickly and effectively.
Santos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yoshida defends well and Santos ends up having to push Yoshida into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santos is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Yoshida works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Yoshida slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Yoshida controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Yoshida cracks Santos with a big right hand but Santos just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Yoshida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yoshida staying calm.
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santos can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Yoshida working the ground and pound.
Santos is looking to regain half guard here but Yoshida keeps moving and retains side control.
Santos is trying to escape the position but Yoshida is controlling the position.
Santos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yoshida on the ground.#SUB2#
Yoshida is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Santos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Santos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Santos is looking for a sweep.
Santos takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SU2#
Yoshida decides to stand back up.
Santos leaves Yoshida with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Yoshida, which made it look bad.
Miguel Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yoshida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinzo Yoshida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santos throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
so Yoshida counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Yoshida postures up.
Yoshida postures up and lands a big shot to Santos's brow.
Yoshida is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yoshida postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1##SUB#
Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santos 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.
Yoshida works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yoshida passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Santos!
Yoshida tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2##SUB2#
Yoshida looking to isolate an arm here. Santos doesn't see it coming and as Yoshida extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Yoshida!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinzo Yoshida!

Event: EMPIRE FN8
Date: Sep 07, 2022

#R1#
James throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#KD#
and Perez counters with a head kick that drops James to the mat! James scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#CL2#
James clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Perez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Perez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Perez just leaning against James, taking a breather. #BC2#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perez throws a head kick that misses.
Perez slips a jab and a cross from James. #CL#
Perez moves into the clinch.
James lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Perez misses with a punch on the inside.
James blocks an elbow strike from Perez.
Perez is pressed up against the cage. James has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Perez down to the mat. Perez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Perez sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pepetinho Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reginald James.
James tries to bum rush Perez with a series of wild strikes but Perez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Perez.
James lands with a good body shot.
Perez tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2##CL#
Perez clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
Perez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
James breaks from the clinch.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
James blocks a head kick by Perez.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Perez but Perez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Perez backs up against the cage.
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!
James looks to land a left hand but Perez moved out of range nicely.
Perez checks a leg kick nicely.
James throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Perez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3#
James trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Perez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
James looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
James looks winded!
Perez advances position into side control!#SU#
Perez decides to stand back up. #CL#
Perez pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
James is trying to break the clinch but Perez is controlling him.#T4##BC#
Perez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Perez as he jumps to the side.
James tries to clinch but Perez is having none of it. #CL#
Perez moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Perez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James works the jab nicely.
James tries to clinch there but Perez circles away.
James throws a wild body kick that Perez sees coming a mile off.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Perez sprawls well. Perez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pepetinho Perez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
James throws the kick towards the body but Perez avoids it.
James avoids the head kick by Perez.
Perez blocks a head kick by James.
Perez tries to land a body kick
and James counters with a one-two to the body.
James will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Perez clinches. #BC#
Perez breaks the clinch.
James moves in looking to clinch but Perez pushes him off.
Perez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Perez tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Pepetinho Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez is looking to clinch.
Perez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Perez misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Perez pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pepetinho Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reginald James.
James has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Perez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Perez.
James tries to throw a body punch but Perez avoids it by throwing James back against the cage. #BC2#
James breaks from the clinch.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Perez.
James only half commits to the counter leg kick.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James swings for the body but Perez moves out of range. #T2#
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Perez is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Perez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Perez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
James lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
James lands a lovely overhand right.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perez wants to clinch.#T3#
James shoots in but no luck this time.
James tries to move into range but Perez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
James misses with a few strikes there.
Perez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
James is breathing heavily.
James throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Perez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Perez. #BC#
Perez breaks from the clinch.
Perez doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Perez wants to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from James. #T4#
Perez wants to clinch.
James takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Perez tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.#CL#
Perez forces James back against the cage and clinches.
James has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Perez after a bit of a struggle.
James blocks a body shot from Perez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pepetinho Perez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
James looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
James moves into the clinch.#BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Perez.
James jabs Perez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James misses with a head kick.
Perez swats away the attempt to clinch by James.#T1#
Nice body kick there by James.
Perez wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
As Perez backs off James throws a huge counter combo but Perez manages to avoid it all.
Perez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pepetinho Perez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Perez is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Perez sets himself, and James steps forward looking for the clinch! Perez avoids it this time.
Perez is looking to clinch.
Perez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Perez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perez tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Perez defends it well.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
Perez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Perez doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
Perez tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
James misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Perez.
James misses with a kick to the body.
James throws a chopping leg kick but Perez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Perez slips a straight right by James.#T3#
James throws a head kick that misses.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice body kick there by James.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Perez has closed the distance and engaged James in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from James. #TD#
Perez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
James preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Perez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Perez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as James controls the pace.#T4##ES#
Perez kicks James off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
James takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James prevents a body shot from Perez. #BC#
Perez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James misses with a double jab.
Perez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reginald James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pepetinho Perez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Perez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reginald James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Perez 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pepetinho Perez!

Event: EMPIRE 11: Nimitz vs De Rossi
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Boone shoots in but Messervey avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Messervey pushes Boone up against the cage in a clinch.
Messervey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boone can't get the takedown.
A shot in the inside from Messervey.
Boone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Messervey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jack Messervey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendall Boone.
Boone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Messervey smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone shoots in for a takedown but Messervey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Messervey closes the distance and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Messervey obliges.
Still in the clinch, Messervey scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1##BC#
Messervey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Messervey drives through and clinches with Boone against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Messervey is pressed up against the cage. Boone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Messervey down to the mat. Messervey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Messervey closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Messervey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Messervey pushes Boone up against the cage in a clinch.
Boone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Messervey lands with a right to the head.
Messervey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Boone.
Messervey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boone or not. #T2#
Messervey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boone backwards. #BC#
Messervey breaks the clinch. #CL#
Messervey has managed to clinch.
Boone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Messervey takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Messervey has Boone pushed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Messervey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Boone. #BC#
Messervey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL#
Messervey rushes Boone and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Messervey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jack Messervey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Messervey instigates a clinch.
Messervey stalling.
Boone looking for a takedown.
Boone is trying to pull guard but Messervey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Messervey holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Messervey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Boone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Messervey counters with a good low kick that Boone was not able to check. #CL#
Messervey moves into the clinch successfully.
Messervey stalling against the cage.
Messervey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boones head. #BC#
Messervey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Messervey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Messervey has Boone up against the cage in a clinch.
Messervey digs a right hand into Boone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boone's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Messervey dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Messervey moves into the clinch.
Messervey lands an elbow inside that Boone shrugs off.
Messervey displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boone up against the cage.
Boone trying to stall but Messervey improves his position.
Messervey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Messervey has Boone pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messervey taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Messervey gets underhooks to prevent Boone's takedown attempt.
Messervey slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Messervey landing knees to the body. #BC#
Messervey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Messervey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boone with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Messervey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boone won't be happy with that.
Jack Messervey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendall Boone.#SUB#
Messervey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Messervey tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Messervey has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boone tries to bench press Messervey off him but Messervey keeps the position.
Boone sneaks back into half guard.
We've been informed that Boone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2##SUB2#
Boone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boone trying to hold on to Messervey's head to control him but Messervey postures up.
Boone throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Messervey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Messervey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Messervey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boone can do to turn this around?
Boone trying to hold on to Messervey's head to control him but Messervey postures up. #T3#
Messervey moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Boone.
Messervey is working Boone over with some ground and pound from side control.
Messervey scoring with punches and elbows.
Messervey staying calm.#SU#
Messervey decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Boone misses with a takedown #CL#
and Messervey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Messervey. #BC#
Messervey manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Messervey stuffs the takedown attempt from Boone. Boone gets slowly back to his feet.
Messervey feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Messervey instigates a clinch. #BC#
Messervey breaks from the clinch.
Boone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Messervey circles away.
Jack Messervey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boone shoots in for a takedown but Messervey shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boone.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Messervey has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Messervey dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Boone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Messervey is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Boone.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Messervey lands with a right to the head.
Boone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Messervey fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Messervey walks away with a smile on his face. Boone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jack Messervey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendall Boone.#T1#
Boone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Boone gets tackled into the cage by Messervey. Messervey maintains the clinch.
Boone trying to stall but Messervey improves his position.
Stalling in the clinch from Messervey.
Messervey stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Messervey for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#BC#
Messervey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boone misses with a takedown attempt - Messervey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Messervey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Boone dives in and grabs Messervey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Messervey pushes down on Boone's head and hops out.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Messervey breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Messervey moves into the clinch.
Messervey working Boone over with knees to the body.
Messervey is struggling to control the position.
Messervey with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Kendall Boone has been cut.
Boone tries to pull guard but Messervey won't allow it.
Messervey lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Messervey lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Boone has had enough of the clinch but Messervey keeps him there for the moment.
Messervey lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Messervey.
Boone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boone can't break the clinch. #BC#
Messervey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy body kick from Boone #CL#
and Messervey moves into the clinch.
Boone can't get the takedown.
Messervey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Come on Messervey - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Messervey lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Messervey utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kendall Boone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Messervey cracks Boone with a nice body shot.#BC#
Messervey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Messervey moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Messervey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Messervey rushes Boone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Messervey.
Boone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Messervey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Messervey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Messervey 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:25
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:25
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Messervey!
In his post fight interview, Jack Messervey gave a big smile as he said 'That was Bussin'.

Event: EMPIRE FN7: WW GP
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Herb has his takedown stuffed
and Khamag counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Herb with a lazy takedown attempt
and Khamag cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Herb shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Herb. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Herb shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Khamag's guard.
Khamag really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Herb. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Herb stops Khamag from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamag is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Herb is standing up over Khamag. Khamag looks to escape but Herb dives into side control. #T1#
Khamag is trying to buck Herb off.
Khamag is looking to get back to his feet here but Herb is keeping cool and he's managed to take Khamag's back.#SUB#
Khamag won't enjoy being in this position. Herb looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Khamag is tapping - it's over boys! Herb picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dean Herb!

Event: EMPIRE 9: Kaca vs Punter
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1##CL#
Perez forces Freeman back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Perez jumps guard.
Perez pulls Freeman in close to prevent any damage.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freeman is fighting to break Perez's control of his arms but Perez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#ES#
Perez manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Freeman's coach down at Canucks Combat Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Freeman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman looking to slow down the pace here.
Perez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Freeman is defending well.#T1#
Freeman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Freeman tries a body shot but Perez blocks it. #BC#
Perez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perez tries to clinch but Freeman is having none of it.
Perez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Freeman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Freeman misses with a body shot.
Freeman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perez looks to clinch
letting Freeman counter with a right hand.
Perez tries to clinch there but Freeman circles away.
Freeman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Perez tries to clinch up
and Freeman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Freeman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Perez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freeman.
Perez thinks about countering with a head kick.
Perez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Freeman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Perez scrambles back to his feet.
Perez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Perez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Freeman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Perez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Perez tries to clinch
and Freeman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Freeman fails in his attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Freeman. Beautiful body shot.
Perez moves to clinch but Freeman breaks away
and Freeman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Perez is rocked!#T3#
Freeman punishes Perez's body with a nice straight punch.
Perez is breathing heavily.
Perez drops his hands for a split second and Freeman immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Perez face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Freeman follows up with a right hand that knocks Perez into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pierce Freeman!
Pierce Freeman made sure to mention his sponsor, Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ in his post fight interview.

Event: EMPIRE 9: Kaca vs Punter
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Bloomer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bloomer digs a good hook to Messervey's body. #CL#
Messervey closes the distance and clinches.
Messervey just leaning against Bloomer, taking a breather.
Bloomer just leaning against Messervey, taking a breather.
Bloomer lands a hook that snaps the head of Messervey backwards.
Bloomer taking a breather.
Bloomer slowing the pace effectively.
Bloomer prevents Messervey from breaking the clinch.
Bloomer blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messervey displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bloomer up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bloomer - that landed with a thud.
Bloomer blocks an elbow strike from Messervey. #T1#
Bloomer can't find room to land a body shot as Messervey controls the action.
Bloomer blocking some punches.
Bloomer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bloomer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Messervey misses with the head strike.
Messervey throws a punch but it's blocked by Bloomer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bloomer.
Bloomer blocking some punches.
Messervey blocks an elbow strike from Bloomer. #BC#
Messervey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Messervey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Messervey there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Messervey clinches.
Bloomer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Messervey landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T2#
Bloomer tries to throw a body punch but Messervey avoids it by throwing Bloomer back against the cage.
Bloomer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Messervey.
Messervey throws a punch but it's blocked by Bloomer.
Bloomer blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloomer throws an elbow that misses.
Messervey is trying to push Bloomer away but Bloomer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bloomer effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Messervey breaks from the clinch.
Messervey misses with a two punch combination.
Messervey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Messervey connects with a solid leg kick.
Bloomer takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T3#
Messervey misses with the body kick
and Bloomer counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Messervey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bloomer lands an elbow just above Messervey 's eye.
Bloomer digs a right hand underneath Messervey's ribcage. Messervey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Messervey is trying to force a seperation but Bloomer has the dominant position.#BC#
Messervey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Messervey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sloppy strikes from Messervey. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Messervey has Bloomer up against the cage in a clinch.
Bloomer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bloomer working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Bloomer leaning his opponent against the cage.
A hook to the body from Bloomer.
Messervey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bloomer lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Messervey misses with a knee strike.
Messervey prevents a body shot from Bloomer.
Messervey takes an elbow to the forehead.
A body shot lands from Bloomer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcus Bloomer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Messervey rushes Bloomer and presses him up against the cage.
Bloomer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bloomer.
A head punch on the inside from Messervey fails to land.
Bloomer digs a right hand into Messervey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Messervey's gas tank.
Messervey working aggressively here. #BC#
Messervey breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messervey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Messervey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bloomer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Messervey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bloomer wants to counter the offense by Messervey and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Messervey clinches.
Bloomer misses with an elbow strike. #T1#
Bloomer avoiding damage as Messervey throws knees to the body.
Messervey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bloomer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bloomer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bloomer throws an elbow but misses.
We've been informed that Bloomer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Messervey has a couple of punches blocked by Bloomer.
Bloomer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Messervey's elbow.
A short uppercut from Bloomer.
Bloomer stalls.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Bloomer. #T2#
Bloomer blocks the elbow strike.
Bloomer lands a body shot.
Bloomer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Messervey is trying to stall.
Messervey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Messervey is looking to control Bloomer's arms but Bloomer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Messervey has his back to the cage.
Messervey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bloomer tries to throw a body punch but Messervey avoids it by throwing Bloomer back against the cage. #T3#
Bloomer prevents a body shot from Messervey.
Bloomer pushes Messervey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Messervey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bloomer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bloomer lands an elbow just above Messervey 's eye.
Bloomer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bloomer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bloomer - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Messervey breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Messervey instigates a clinch.
Messervey tries to land knees in the clinch but Bloomer avoids the damage to the body.
Bloomer keeps control of Messervey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Messervey swings wildly with an uppercut but Bloomer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloomer gets through Messervey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bloomer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Messervey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Messervey.
Marcus Bloomer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Messervey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch on the inside from Messervey fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Messervey will probably get the nod.
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#
Messervey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Messervey clinches up against the cage.
Messervey misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Messervey breaks the clinch. #CL#
Messervey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bloomer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bloomer blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bloomer misses with an elbow strike.
Messervey blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloomer blocking some punches.
Messervey tries to circle away but Bloomer has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Messervey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Messervey pushes Bloomer up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Messervey working hard to break the clinch.
Bloomer blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Messervey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bloomer blocks a head kick by Messervey.
Messervey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Messervey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good leg kick by Messervey.
Bloomer jabs at Messervey's body.#CL#
Messervey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bloomer is stalling here.
Messervey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bloomer scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Messervey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bloomer avoids it.
A right hook to the body lands for Bloomer.
Messervey will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bloomer up against the cage.
Bloomer scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Messervey looking to stall.
Messervey blocks an elbow strike.
Bloomer tries a body shot but Messervey blocks it.
Bloomer just leaning against Messervey, taking a breather.
Messervey avoids the elbow strike from Bloomer, against the cage.
Messervey fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Messervey fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Messervey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bloomer throws an elbow but it misses.
Messervey has a couple of punches blocked by Bloomer.
Messervey blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Messervey is looking to control Bloomer's arms but Bloomer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Messervey has his back to the cage.
Messervey throws a head punch that misses.
Bloomer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A shot in the inside from Bloomer.
Messervey lands with a short shot to the head.
Bloomer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Messervey is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bloomer. #T4#
Messervey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Messervey scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Messervey breaks the clinch.
A jab from Bloomer does it's job there.#CL2#
Bloomer closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bloomer lands with a right to the head.
Bloomer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Messervey wants to get back to striking at distance but Bloomer won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bloomer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bloomer stalling against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcus Bloomer.
I think Bloomer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marcus Bloomer!
In defeat, Jack Messervey stepped up to the mic, saying 'That's not Bussin'.

Event: EMPIRE FN4
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1##CL#
Manfla moves into the clinch.
Herb tries for a takedown. No joy.
Manfla avoiding damage.
Manfla pressing his opponent against the cage.
Manfla seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#TD#
Manfla gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Herb regains guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Herb manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A short right from Manfla on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Manfla.
Herb goes for a takedown in the clinch but Manfla prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herb can't get the takedown.
Joao Manfla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Herb.
Herb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manfla is struggling to control the position.
Manfla stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Manfla scores with a shoulder strike.
Herb looking for a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Manfla prevents the takedown attempt.
Herb looking for a takedown.
Manfla lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Herb tries for a takedown but Manfla manages to get underhooks.
Manfla prevents a takedown attempt there.
Herb is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Manfla looking to throw knees to the head but Herb is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Manfla.
Manfla misses with a knee to the head.
Herb tries for a takedown. No joy.
Manfla stalling.
Manfla gets through Herb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manfla.
Manfla tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Herb's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manfla lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Manfla slows down the pace here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manfla pushes Herb back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Manfla lands with a left to the head.
Manfla gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Herb.
Herb tries to score a body lock takedown but Manfla shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Manfla is pushing Herb up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The referee calls for Manfla to work. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Manfla.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manfla.
Herb changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Manfla fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A left lands for Manfla.
Manfla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Manfla closes the distance and clinches.
Manfla is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manfla. #T4#
Herb changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Manfla fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Manfla gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Herb goes for a takedown in the clinch but Manfla prevents it.
A bit of stalling here from Manfla.
Manfla stalling in the clinch. #TD#
Manfla has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Herb clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Herb's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Manfla is persistently looking for the submission but Herb is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herb looking very determined here, making life difficult for Manfla.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Manfla dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Herb shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Herb shoots in for a double leg but Manfla sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Herb shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manfla pinned against the cage. Manfla gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joao Manfla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Herb.
Manfla throws a series of punches but Herb moves out of range.
Herb throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manfla's waist but Manfla gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herb off to one side.
Manfla is looking to counter the offense by Herb and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herb throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manfla's waist but Manfla gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herb off to one side. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Manfla lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Herb has Manfla pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Manfla manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Herb changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Manfla fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Herb gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manfla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Herb is breathing heavily.
Herb shoots for a double leg takedown but Manfla sprawls well. He's pushed Herb's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Herb shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Manfla is trying to defend but Herb finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herb stops Manfla from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Herb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manfla keeps working.
Manfla looks like he's trying to stand up.
Manfla trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Herb in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Manfla tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Herb!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dean Herb!

Event: EMPIRE 7: Polo vs Dangerfield
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Spade throws a hook but Perez blocks it.
Spade feints a jab promting Perez to slip. Spade then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Perez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Perez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spade stuns Perez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spade lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Perez at a distance.
Tony Spade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Perez clinches.
Perez throws an elbow but it misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Perez obliges.
Perez tries to circle away but Spade has him pinned against the cage.
Spade prevents a body shot from Perez.
Spade holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Spade's coach down at Pure Progress Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spade's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC#
Perez breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Perez slips a straight right by Spade.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spade lands a jab.
A swing and a miss from Spade.
Spade lands with a cross.
Spade throws a series of strikes that have Perez backpedaling.
Perez staying out of range there.
Spade throws an overhand right that drops Perez like a sack of potatoes! Spade dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Spade!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tony Spade made sure he mentioned Bondi MMA ðŸï¸, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: EMPIRE 7: Polo vs Dangerfield
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Nicholson checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Nicholson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Messervey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nicholson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Messervey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nicholson lands a right hook to the body.
Nicholson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nicholson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Messervey. Messervey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Messervey throws a leg kick but Nicholson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Messervey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nicholson lands a nice looking body shot.
Messervey misses with a jab to the body
letting Nicholson counter with a right hand.
Messervey connects with an inside leg kick.
Nicholson lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Messervey misses with a combination
and Nicholson counters with a left to the body.
Messervey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Nicholson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Messervey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Messervey looks winded!
Nicholson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Messervey in his tracks.
Jack Messervey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicholson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Messervey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Messervey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nicholson lands a hook that stumbles Messervey back into the cage. Nicholson follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Messervey to the canvas! Nicholson pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Messervey has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Peter Nicholson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Peter Nicholson waved his t-shirt featuring Bondi MMA ðŸï¸'s logo in front of the cameras.
Jack Messervey spoke after the fight, saying 'That's not Bussin'.

Event: Slavic FL 36
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Vakaloloma thows a leg kick but Yoshida checks it #TD#
and Yoshida counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Yoshida stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Vakaloloma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vakaloloma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yoshida. #TD#
Yoshida fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vakaloloma sprawls well initially but Yoshida persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vakaloloma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yoshida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Yoshida is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vakaloloma doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yoshida.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vakaloloma moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Sydney inform us that Vakaloloma has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1##SUB#
Yoshida is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vakaloloma is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vakaloloma has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Yoshida has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Vakaloloma doesn't defend quickly enough and Yoshida has managed to lock this one up! Can Vakaloloma escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Yoshida on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shinzo Yoshida!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2022

#R1##CL#
Blaydes clinches.
Blaydes'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.
Blaydes presses Herb against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blaydes throws an elbow but it misses. #TD#
Blaydes has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Herb is trying to keep an underhook but Blaydes manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Herb kicks off Blaydes and gets to his feet. #TD#
Blaydes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Herb sprawls well initially but Blaydes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Herb makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Blaydes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Herb sprawls well initially but Blaydes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Herb throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Herb wants to improve his position but Blaydes is controlling well.
Blaydes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Blaydes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Blaydes landing strikes, looking to finish!
Blaydes looking to control but Herb is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Herb regains half guard.
Blaydes lands with a punch from half guard.
Blaydes stalling away here and it's allowed Herb to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Herb looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Herb throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Blaydes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blaydes wants to control from the top but Herb keeps moving.
Blaydes 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.
Herb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blaydes wants to get up but he can't break Herb's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Herb is striking from the bottom but Blaydes uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Blaydes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Herb does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Herb looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blaydes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Blaydes.

Herb throws Blaydes to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Herb drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Herb stands up and beckons Blaydes to his feet. #T4##TD2#
Herb decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Herb trying to mount his opponent but Blaydes defends it.
Blaydes trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Herb is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blaydes has managed to free his arm - good work. #SU2#
Herb stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Herb dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Blaydes gets a takedown into half guard.

Herb kicks Blaydes off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Blaydes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Herb tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Blaydes is in Herb's guard.

Herb kicks Blaydes off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaydes throws a head kick but Herb moves out of range.
Blaydes throws a lazy right hand but Herb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Herb closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Blaydes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Herb is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Blaydes is trying to escape and Herb transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Blaydes is forced to tap! Nice work there by Herb! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dean Herb!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1##TD2#
TheMan shoots in and bounces Herb off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Herb wants to stand and escape but TheMan is having none of it.
Herb trying to keep a closed guard but TheMan is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Herb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Herb holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheMan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Herb. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
TheMan wants to stand and escape but instead Herb has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Herb stands and throws TheMan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Herb staying calm.#SUB#
Herb is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, TheMan has escaped the position, nice work there.
TheMan is letting Herb control him for a moment. #T2#
An elbow from Herb crashes against the mat.
Herb looking to punish the body of his opponent here but TheMan is avoiding damage well.
TheMan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Herb trying to control the position but TheMan is working away. #SUB#
Herb is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, TheMan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Herb trying to control the action but TheMan is working from the bottom. #T3#
TheMan is looking to regain half guard here but Herb keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herb moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Herb scoring with punches from side control.
Herb scores with a couple of short elbows.
Herb working the ground and pound but TheMan is defending the strikes. #T4#
Herb has control of an arm but TheMan manages to advance to Herb's back!
TheMan tries to get the hooks in deep but Herb pushed the leg off.
Herb manages to reverse the position and now he's in TheMan's guard. Nice work there by Herb. #SU#
Herb gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
TheMan moves away from the strike by Herb.
TheMan dives in and grabs Herb's left leg, looking for a takedown. Herb pushes down on TheMan's head and hops out.
TheMan tries to clinch but Herb is having none of it.
Herb throws a series of punches but TheMan moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
TheMan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herb makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Herb.
Herb pulls TheMan in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Herb dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
TheMan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Herb tries to roll over but TheMan keeps him under control.#ES#
Herb makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Herb tries to clinch but TheMan is having none of it.
TheMan dives in and grabs Herb's left leg, looking for a takedown. Herb pushes down on TheMan's head and hops out.
Herb is looking to counter the offense by TheMan and move into the clinch.
Herb is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
TheMan has managed to clinch.
Herb tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
TheMan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Herb to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
TheMan jumps guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
TheMan managing to control the position.
Herb controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Herb throws a big right hand that misses.
TheMan wants to stand and escape but Herb is having none of it.
Herb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Herb loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Herb postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dean Herb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Herb content to stall in guard here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Herb slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
TheMan is breathing heavily.
TheMan is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Herb stands up and beckons TheMan to his feet. #TD#
Herb throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. TheMan was covering up waiting for the punch and Herb finishes the takedown easily into guard.
TheMan is looking to stand back up but Herb counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by TheMan. #T3##REVB##SUB#
Herb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Herb is looking to take a break and control but TheMan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
TheMan is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Herb has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! TheMan is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Dean Herb!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2022

#R1#
Herb throws out a loose jab but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Svensson takes the fight into the clinch.
Svensson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Dean Herb has been cut.
Herb looking to slow down the pace here.
Svensson lands a knee to the head.
Svensson landing knees to the head.
Svensson scores a nice knee to the body.
Svensson lands a knee to the head.
Svensson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Herb's face.
Svensson lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svensson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Herb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Herb fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Svensson blocks the elbow strike.
Svensson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Svensson landing knees to the body.
Herb is breathing heavily.
Svensson gets underhooks to prevent Herb's takedown attempt. #T1#
Svensson has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Herb - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Svensson, and another! Herb is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Joseph Svensson!
Joseph Svensson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2022

#R1#
Salaad moves in looking to clinch but Herb pushes him off.
Herb tries to counter with a clinch but Salaad shakes him off and moves away.
Salaad tries to clinch there but Herb circles away.
Salaad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salaad stuns Herb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body punch from Salaad.
Salaad misses with a combination #CL2#
and Herb counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Herb.
Herb is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Herb gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Salaad is wriggling around but Herb manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T1#
Salaad is trying to stand back up but Herb is controlling him
Salaad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Herb seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Salaad is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dean Herb!

Event: EMPIRE FN1
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Hasek shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Perez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Perez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A low kick from Hasek misses #TD#
and Perez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hasek won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Perez is trying to get an arm triangle but Hasek is defending well.
Perez wants to control but Hasek is keeping him busy.
Hasek tries to improve position but can't.
Hasek keeping his opponent close.#SUB#
Perez tries for a kimura but Hasek is defending well. #T1#
Hasek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hasek is trying to buck Perez off.
Hasek tries to improve position but can't.
Hasek struggling a bit here.#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.
Hasek isn't going anywhere.
Perez working away.
Perez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hasek can't do much from the bottom here.
Hasek is not content to let Perez control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Perez shoots in looking for a takedown. Hasek tries to sprawl out of it but Perez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hasek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Hasek closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Perez pushes Hasek off but Hasek dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hasek throws a strike aimed at the side of Perez's head but Perez avoids it well.
Perez is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez is pushing Hasek's head away, looking to escape. Hasek manages to hold on to the position though.
Perez prevents Hasek from improving position. #SUB2#
Hasek is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Perez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hasek controls the position. #T4##SUB2#
Hasek wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Perez, who protects the arm well.
Perez is looking for a sweep.
Hasek tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Perez gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perez is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pepetinho Perez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Perez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Perez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hasek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Perez has managed to get both his arms back between Hasek's legs - danger averted.
Hasek pulls Perez in close to prevent any damage.
Hasek's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez 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. #T1#
Perez won't allow Hasek to sweep him here.
Hasek controlling the position.
Perez wants to get up but he can't break Hasek's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Perez throws a nice head kick!
Hasek keeps the fight on the outside.
Hasek dives in for a single leg takedown but Perez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Hasek shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Perez is trying to defend but Hasek finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hasek is breathing heavily.
Hasek prevents Perez from improving his position.#T2#
Perez gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Perez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hasek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Perez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Perez being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Hasek preventing the sweep.
Hasek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hasek is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hasek throws a predictable looking body shot
and Perez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Perez shoots in but Hasek avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hasek is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Hasek scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T4#
Hasek avoids the strikes from the bottom by Perez.
Hasek in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hasek sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Perez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Perez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hasek presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hasek sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pepetinho Perez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Perez tries a head kick but it misses.
Hasek stuffs the takedown attempt from Perez. Perez gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Hasek throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Perez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hasek is in Perez's guard.
Hasek pushing down on Perez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Hasek is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Perez is just riding it out for now. Hasek eventually gives up the hold.
Hasek with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hasek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Perez sees it coming and defends easily.
Hasek performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Perez wants to get back to full guard.
Dominick Hasek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hasek sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Perez is trying to maintain the position but Hasek is very close to passing his half guard.#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.
Perez controlling the position well.
Hasek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Perez is trying to stand up here but Hasek is controlling him well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Perez throws a sloppy head kick and Hasek moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Hasek's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Perez slaps away a takedown attempt from Hasek, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Hasek shoots in and drives through. Perez sprawls well.
Perez wants to clinch up but Hasek keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Hasek scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Perez pushes Hasek off but Hasek dives into side control.
Hasek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perez gets back to half guard.
Hasek is nestled in close to Perez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Perez trying to control from the bottom.
Hasek prevents Perez from standing back up. #T4#
Hasek is pressing down on Perez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Perez is holding on for now.
Hasek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Perez defending well though. #SUB2#
Hasek is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Perez trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perez is looking for a sweep. Hasek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dominick Hasek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Perez 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pepetinho Perez!

Event: EMPIRE FN1
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Messervey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Messervey tries to clinch there but Mikaelson circles away.
Mikaelson tries to clinch but Messervey moves out of range.
Messervey throws a body punch but Mikaelson moves out of range.
Mikaelson throws a right and a left that Messervey avoids nicely. #CL#
Messervey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Messervey lands with a right to the head. #CUT#It looks like Steve Mikaelson has been cut.
Mikaelson is trying to pull guard but Messervey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Mikaelson breaks from the clinch.
Messervey connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Messervey, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mikaelson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikaelson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Messervey darts in and clinches Mikaelson up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Messervey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Mikaelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL#
Messervey moves into the clinch.
Messervey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mikaelson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Messervey looking for a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Messervey's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Mikaelson gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Messervey kicks off Mikaelson and gets to his feet.
Mikaelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Messervey moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMikaelson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mikaelson.
Jack Messervey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mikaelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Messervey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jack Messervey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Mikaelson.#CL#
Messervey gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Messervey is trying to pull guard but Mikaelson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Mikaelson manages to pull guard.
Messervey postures up.
Messervey trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikaelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikaelson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Messervey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mikaelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Messervey preventing the sweep. #T3#
Messervey postures up in Mikaelson's guard and throws a big left but Mikaelson blocks it.
Messervey throwing strikes but missing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Messervey is looking to work some ground and pound but Mikaelson has wrist control.
Mikaelson managing to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Mikaelson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Messervey's guard.

Messervey scrambles and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Mikaelson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Messervey tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mikaelson is in Messervey's guard.#T4#
Messervey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mikaelson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Messervey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mikaelson is one step ahead there.
Mikaelson is fighting to break Messervey's control of his arms but Messervey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Messervey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Mikaelson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Mikaelson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Messervey to the ground. Mikaelson is now in Messervey's guard.
Mikaelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Messervey is keeping the position for now.
Messervey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Messervey has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mikaelson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Messervey.#SU2#
Mikaelson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikaelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mikaelson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Messervey pinned against the cage. Messervey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
A nice leg kick from Messervey, right into the meat of the thigh.
Messervey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Mikaelson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Messervey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Messervey is trying to stand. #T2#
Messervey trying to control but Mikaelson postures up. #SUB2#
Mikaelson wants to work for an arm triangle but Messervey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Mikaelson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Messervey sees it coming and defends easily.
Messervey is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Mikaelson.
Mikaelson tries to pass to full mount but Messervey defends it. #ES#
Messervey kicks Mikaelson off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Messervey motions for Mikaelson to come forward. Messervey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Messervey backs off Mikaelson throws a huge counter combo but Messervey manages to avoid it all.
The fight stays on the outside here - Messervey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jack Messervey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mikaelson fails with the takedown.#CL#
Mikaelson gets tackled into the cage by Messervey. Messervey maintains the clinch.
Mikaelson wants to break free but Messervey has control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mikaelson has eaten all the pies!
Messervey can't get the takedown.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mikaelson.#TD2#
Mikaelson is trying to trip Messervey. He has hold of a leg but Messervey is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mikaelson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Messervey has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mikaelson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
Messervey moves to clinch but Mikaelson breaks away #TD2#
and Mikaelson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Messervey's guard.
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!
Messervey is trying to keep Mikaelson in close.
Messervey has a closed guard, preventing Mikaelson from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Messervey wants to sweep here but Mikaelson controlling him for the moment.
Messervey trying to keep a closed guard but Mikaelson is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Messervey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Mikaelson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A combination from Messervey does no damage.
Mikaelson tries to counter with a clinch but Messervey shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
Mikaelson dives in and scores a takedown into Messervey's guard.
Mikaelson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mikaelson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mikaelson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mikaelson looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Messervey is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mikaelson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Mikaelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mikaelson misses with a two punch combination.
Messervey is looking to clinch but Mikaelson is avoiding it.
Messervey scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Mikaelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Mikaelson shoots in and bounces Messervey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Messervey is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Messervey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mikaelson after a bit of a struggle.
Messervey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mikaelson to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Messervey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mikaelson uses from the top position.
Messervey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mikaelson.
Mikaelson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Mikaelson working some strikes from top position.
Mikaelson is looking to stand up but Messervey won't let him.
Messervey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mikaelson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mikaelson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Mikaelson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jack Messervey is winning the standup battle so far.
Messervey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mikaelson shoots in but no luck this time.
Messervey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mikaelson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Messervey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mikaelson just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Messervey does no damage.
Mikaelson swats away the attempt to clinch by Messervey.
Messervey doesn't manage to clinch there - Mikaelson circles away. #T4#
Messervey doesn't manage to clinch there - Mikaelson circles away.
Messervey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mikaelson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mikaelson.
As Mikaelson tries to get set, Messervey tries to push him back and clinch up but Mikaelson manages to avoid the attempt.
Messervey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mikaelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Messervey.
Messervey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Messervey tries to clinch but Mikaelson is having none of it.
Mikaelson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Mikaelson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Messervey sprawls well initially but Mikaelson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Messervey is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mikaelson controlling the action here.
Messervey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mikaelson is working away from the top position though.

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 Jack Messervey.
Well Messervey 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Messervey!
In his post fight interview, Jack Messervey gave a big smile as he said 'That was Bussin'.

Event: EMPIRE 4
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Perez enables Riak to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Perez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Riak pushing down on Perez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Riak slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Riak wants to work for an arm triangle but Perez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Riak is looking for a kimura but Perez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riak to get the leverage.
Riak passes to side control.
Riak advances to full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riak trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Perez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Riak tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Riak has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Perez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Perez stops Riak from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Riak with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez prevents Riak from taking his back.#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.
Riak wants to control the pace but Perez is squirming around nicely.
Perez wants to try and get back to his feet.
Perez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Riak wants to take Perez's back here but Perez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Perez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Riak is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Riak wants to pass the guard but Perez is defending well.
Perez is trying to control but can't. #T3##SUB#
Riak seems to be looking for submissions.
Riak is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Riak takes Perez's back. #SUB#
Riak is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Perez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Riak has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Perez just trying to survive but Riak is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Riak is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Perez has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Riak has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Perez taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Riak doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kuol Riak!
Kuol Riak very nearly forgot to thank Bondi MMA amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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