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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Ham stuffs the takedown attempt from Ashan. Ashan gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Ham drives through and clinches with Ashan against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Ashan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Ashan lands a takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ham holds on and takes a little breather.
Ashan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ham wants to get back to his feet but Ashan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ham looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ashan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ham is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Ham keeping moving, preventing Ashan from controlling successfully.
Ham seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ham keeping moving, preventing Ashan from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ham wants to stand up but Ashan is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Ashan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ham's guard.
Ashan stays in close to Ham's body and controls the position.
Ham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ashan is one step ahead there. #T2#
Ham being controlled here, momentarily.
Ashan looking to pass the guard.
Ham can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ashan controls the pace.
Ashan preventing the sweep.
Ham is pulling down on Ashan's head to control his posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ham's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Ashan shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Ham shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ashan napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Ashan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've been informed that Ham has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Ham drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ham must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ashan wants to sweep here but Ham controlling him for the moment.
Ham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Ham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ham prevents Ashan from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ham.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ham works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ham is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ham not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ham scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashan is breathing heavily.
Ham is looking to take a break and control but Ashan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ham passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Big Ham will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Ham gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Ham turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ham manages to end up in side control.
Ham lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kalathil Ashan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ham is chipping away with strikes.
Ham wants to control but Ashan is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Ham swings around for an armbar but Ashan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ham's guard.
Ham managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Ham has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Ashan won't allow Ham to get back to his feet.
Ashan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ham wants to stand and escape but Ashan is having none of it.
Ashan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ham wants to stand up but Ashan is controlling him.
Ashan trying to control but Ham is working from the bottom.
Ham being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ashan wants to control from the top but Ham keeps moving.
Ashan won't allow Ham to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Ham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ashan, pushing him back against the cage.
Ham prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Ashan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ham regains guard immediately.
Ham is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ashan wants to control from the top but Ham keeps moving.
Ham controlling the position.#T3#
Ham keeping moving, preventing Ashan from controlling successfully.
Ham is looking to stand up but Ashan isn't so interested in that idea.
Ashan won't allow Ham to sweep him here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ham is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Ham is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ashan's half guard.
Ham throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ashan to regain full guard. #T4#
Ham landing with the ground and pound.
Ham with a nice head shot there.
Ham looking to sit in guard and control but Ashan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ashan wants to control from the top but Ham keeps moving.
Ashan wants to pass the guard but Ham is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ham is looking to stand up but Ashan isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kalathil Ashan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ashan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ham feints and as Ashan raises his hands in defense, Ham changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ashan is wriggling around but Ham manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Ham is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ashan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ham misses with a head shot. Ashan uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ham preventing the sweep. #T1#
Ham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ashan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ashan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ham's guard. #REVR#
Ashan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ham has control of Ashan's left arm, preventing Ashan from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ham can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ham can't keep his opponent in guard - Ashan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ham is controlling Ashan's trapped leg to prevent Ashan from advancing to side control.
Ashan wants to control but Ham is keeping him busy.
Ham is looking to escape.#T2#
Ashan is pressing down on Ham's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ham is holding on for now.
Ham moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ashan being controlled here momentarily.
Ham wants to get back to his feet but Ashan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ham keeping moving, preventing Ashan from controlling successfully.
Ashan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ham tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Ham is looking to stand up but Ashan isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Ham pushes Ashan up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Ham has Ashan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ham pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ashan tumbling to the mat - Ham dives into Ashan's guard.
Ashan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ham postures up in Ashan's guard and throws a big left but Ashan blocks it.
Ham forces his way into half guard.
Nice strikes from Ham there. #T4##SUB2#
Ham is trying to work for a kimura but Ashan is defending well.
#SUB2#
Ham is looking for a kimura here.
Ham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ham winds up and cracks Ashan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Ham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ham 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kalathil Ashan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Ashan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ashan controlling the pace.
Ashan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garrison wants to get back to his feet.
Ashan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ashan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ashan is working away from the top position though.
Garrison is looking for a sweep. Ashan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Ashan is looking to advance position but Garrison won't allow it.
Ashan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garrison won't allow Ashan to pass to mount.
Ashan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Garrison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Ashan has picked Garrison up - he's going for a ride! Ashan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Garrison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ashan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Garrison wants to improve his position but Ashan is controlling well.
#ES#
Garrison has one foot on Ashan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL#
Garrison gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Ashan has hold of one of Garrison's legs. Garrison is fighting the takedown attempt but Ashan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ashan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ashan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Garrison manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Ashan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4##SU#
Ashan is working an open guard so Garrison takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Garrison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Ashan tightens his grip and picks Garrison up, before dumping him to the ground. Garrison manages to land in guard.
Ashan looks winded!
Garrison wants to get back to his feet but Ashan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Garrison keeping full guard, as Ashan tries to pass.
Garrison trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garrison wants to sweep here but Ashan controlling him for the moment.
Garrison is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Levi Garrison will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Ashan feints and as Garrison raises his hands in defense, Ashan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kalathil Ashan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ashan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Let's hope that Ashan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ashan won't allow Garrison to get back to his feet. #T1#
Ashan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garrison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garrison wants to stand and escape but Ashan is having none of it.
Ashan 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Ashan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ashan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Ashan trying to control the action but Garrison is working from the bottom.
Garrison is trying to stand up here but Ashan is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Ashan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ashan is breathing heavily.
Garrison is trying to stand back up but Ashan is controlling him
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Garrison is staying active underneath Ashan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ashan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Garrison has closed the distance and engaged Ashan in a clinch.
#T3##TD2#
Ashan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Garrison regains guard.
Garrison trying to control the position.
Ashan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Garrison wants to sweep here but Ashan controlling him for the moment.
Ashan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Ashan tries to free his leg and advance position but Garrison is retaining full guard.
Ashan keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Garrison rushes Ashan and presses him up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ashan is pushing Garrison up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalathil Ashan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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##TD2#
Ashan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Garrison trying to hold on to Ashan's head to control him but Ashan postures up.
Well, if Ashan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrison trying to control but Ashan postures up.
#T1#
Ashan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Garrison wants to get back to full guard.
Ashan controlling the action here.
Ashan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Garrison's thigh. Garrison counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ashan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ashan 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. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Garrison clinches up with Ashan and pushes him back against the cage.
Ashan is stalling here.
#TD#
Garrison decides to pull guard.
Ashan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ashan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garrison keeps working. #T3#
Ashan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ashan controls the position.
Garrison is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ashan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ashan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Garrison is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ashan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Garrison's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ashan working away.
Garrison pushes Ashan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ashan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU2#
Ashan decides to stand back up. Ashan steps back and let's Garrison get back to his feet.#CL#
Garrison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Ashan has clasped his hands together around Garrison's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ashan advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalathil Ashan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ashan 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalathil Ashan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Off connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Kalathil Ashan has been cut.
Ashan ducks right into an uppercut from Off.
Off stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ashan walks into a stiff left hand from Off.#TD#
Off gets caught flat footed, as Ashan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ashan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ashan advances position into side control!
A lull in the action here as Ashan stalls from top position.
Off is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Off struggling a bit here.
Ashan controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Off's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ashan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Off is looking for a sweep.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ashan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Ashan working away.
Ashan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Off's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Off can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ashan controlling the position from side mount.
Off is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Ashan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Off will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackin Off is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ashan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ashan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Off works the jab nicely.#KD2#
Off lands a big right hand that sends Ashan crashing to the mat! Off stays standing though and waves Ashan back to his feet!#ROC2#
Ashan is rocked!#CUT2#
Kalathil Ashan's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashan ducks into an uppercut from Off and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jackin Off!
An out of breath Jackin Off thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Pilsutzki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pilsutzki throws a body punch but Ashan moves out of range.
As Pilsutzki tries to get set, Ashan tries to push him back and clinch up but Pilsutzki manages to avoid the attempt.
Pilsutzki stuffs the takedown attempt from Ashan. Ashan gets slowly back to his feet.
Ashan sets himself, and Pilsutzki steps forward looking for the clinch! Ashan avoids it this time.
Pilsutzki misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Ashan counters with a single leg into guard. Pilsutzki didn't expect that. #ES2#
Pilsutzki uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Pilsutzki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Pilsutzki clinches up against the cage.
Ashan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pilsutzki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashan is working for takedown but Pilsutzki is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalathil Ashan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ashan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pilsutzki is stalling here.
Ashan wants a takedown.
Pilsutzki swings wildly with an uppercut but Ashan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pilsutzki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ashan's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pilsutzki.
Pilsutzki stalling the fight.
Ashan blocking some punches.
Ashan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pilsutzki after a bit of a struggle.
Pilsutzki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ashan jumps guard but Pilsutzki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ashan is looking for a takedown.
Pilsutzki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pilsutzki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ashan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pilsutzki lands with a short shot to the head.
Ashan prevents a body shot from Pilsutzki. #T2#
Pilsutzki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pilsutzki lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Ashan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pilsutzki uses from the top position.
Pilsutzki 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.
Let's hope that Pilsutzki has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ashan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pilsutzki is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Ashan moves nicely into side control.
Ashan is looking to take a break and control but Pilsutzki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pilsutzki can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Pilsutzki wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Ashan has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Pilsutzki's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Pilsutzki is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Ashan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kalathil Ashan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Patterson shoots in and bounces Ashan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Patterson stopping the sweep attempt from Ashan.#SU#
Patterson stands up from Ashan's guard - Patterson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Patterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Patterson.
Patterson throws a series of punches but Ashan avoids them all with ease.
Ashan feints the counter takedown.
Patterson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Patterson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Patterson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Patterson cracks Ashan with a solid left hand.
Patterson throws an elbow that misses. Ashan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Patterson's guard. Nice move by Ashan!#REVB##T1#
Ashan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ashan preventing the sweep.
Ashan pushes down on Patterson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ashan slows the pace down in half guard.
Patterson wants to improve his position but Ashan is controlling well.
Ashan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Patterson trying to control but Ashan postures up.
Ashan slows the pace down in half guard.
Patterson is trying to get back to full guard.
Ashan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Patterson is trying to stand up here but Ashan is controlling him well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Patterson dives in and scores a takedown into Ashan's guard.
Patterson stands up over Ashan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Ashan has his foot on Patterson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Patterson works his way back into a safe position though.
Patterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Patterson won't allow Ashan to sweep him here.
Ashan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Patterson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Patterson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Patterson throwing strikes from guard but Ashan blocks nicely.
Patterson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4##SUB#
Patterson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ashan dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Ashan tries to free his leg and advance position but Patterson is retaining full guard.
Ashan advances position into side control!
Patterson is trying to escape the position but Ashan is controlling the position.
Ashan wants to control but Patterson is keeping him busy.
Patterson is trying to buck Ashan off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ashan trying to control the action but Patterson is working from the bottom.
Patterson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ashan is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Damion Patterson 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##TD2#
Ashan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kalathil Ashan has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Patterson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Patterson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ashan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ashan trying to control the position but Patterson is working away.
Ashan is staying tight to Patterson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Patterson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ashan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ashan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Patterson is looking to get to half guard.
Ashan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patterson is working to get back to half guard.
Ashan controlling from mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Patterson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ashan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Patterson really wants to buck Ashan off and get back to his feet. #T3#
Ashan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Patterson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Ashan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
You get the feeling that Patterson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Ashan content just to control the position here.
Patterson'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. #T4#
Ashan prevents Patterson from getting the reversal.
Ashan looking to control and managing it successfully.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ashan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ashan is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalathil Ashan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ashan shoots in and gets a takedown into Patterson's guard.
Ashan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Patterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Patterson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ashan is controlling him.
Ashan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ashan 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashan wants to pass the guard but Patterson is keeping the position.
Ashan 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#
Ashan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Patterson's guard.
Patterson pushes Ashan off looking to stand but Ashan dives back in and keeps control.
Patterson is looking to improve his position.
Ashan slows the pace down in half guard.
Ashan is trying to control. Patterson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ashan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ashan trying to mount his opponent but Patterson defends it.
Patterson is looking to improve his position.
#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.
Ashan wants to pass to mount but Patterson is defending the position.
Ashan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Patterson pushes Ashan up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Ashan has clasped his hands together around Patterson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ashan is looking to take a break and control but Patterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ashan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ashan controlling the position. #T3##ES#
Patterson sneaks out the side door and pushes Ashan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Patterson looking to score a takedown here. Ashan is defending well but Patterson drives through and ends up in Ashan's guard.#ES2#
Ashan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD#
Patterson drives through with a takedown into Ashan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Ashan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Patterson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Patterson has clasped his hands together around Ashan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Patterson working the strikes but Ashan uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ashan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Patterson.
Patterson wants to stand up but Ashan manages to regain full guard.
Patterson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ashan is looking to stand up but Patterson isn't so interested in that idea.
Ashan is trying to keep Patterson in close.
#SUB2#
Ashan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Patterson escapes and throws Ashan's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU#
Patterson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalathil Ashan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ashan 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalathil Ashan!
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