Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GC 501:
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Asmundsen misses with a shot to the body
and Ignatiev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Asmundsen wants to land a leg kick but Ignatiev is out of range.
Ignatiev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asmundsen moves away.
Asmundsen throws a shot to the body.
Asmundsen takes one to the chin there.
Asmundsen shoots in for a double leg but Ignatiev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ignatiev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ignatiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatiev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Asmundsen throws a lazy head kick
and Ignatiev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ignatiev looks to land a left hand but Asmundsen moved out of range nicely.
Asmundsen with the counter takedown but Ignatiev avoids it easily.#TD2#
Asmundsen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Ignatiev has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Asmundsen is on him like a limpet, forcing Ignatiev back 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!
Ignatiev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Ignatiev lands a body shot.
Asmundsen tries to throw a body punch but Ignatiev avoids it by throwing Asmundsen back against the cage.
Asmundsen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ignatiev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ignatiev tries a body shot but Asmundsen blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Asmundsen. #BC#
Ignatiev breaks the clinch.
Asmundsen misses with a low kick as Ignatiev jumps back.
Asmundsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ignatiev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen misses with an uppercut.
Asmundsen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ignatiev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asmundsen misses with a looping right.
Asmundsen misses with a leg kick
and Ignatiev counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Ignatiev lands a right hook to the body.
Asmundsen wants to land a leg kick but Ignatiev is out of range.
Nikolai Ignatiev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ignatiev with a nice calf kick.
Asmundsen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Asmundsen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatiev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Asmundsen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ignatiev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Asmundsen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ignatiev's head.
Asmundsen wants to take a breather but Ignatiev is having none of it. #SUB2#
Asmundsen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ignatiev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Asmundsen.
Asmundsen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Ignatiev wants to get back to full guard.
Asmundsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Asmundsen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Asmundsen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Asmundsen is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Ignatiev to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ignatiev controlling the position.
Asmundsen throws a big right hand that misses.
Asmundsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ignatiev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ignatiev pulls Asmundsen in close to prevent any damage.
Asmundsen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Asmundsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Asmundsen throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Ignatiev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
That's time! Ignatiev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Asmundsen scores with a leg kick.
Ignatiev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Ignatiev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ignatiev lands with a nice body punch.
Asmundsen avoids the body shot from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD2#
Asmundsen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ignatiev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ignatiev is not content to let Asmundsen control the position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Ignatiev tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Asmundsen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Asmundsen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ignatiev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatiev wants to control but Asmundsen postures up.
Asmundsen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ignatiev dodges the ground and pound from Asmundsen.
Ignatiev struggling a bit here.#T2#
Asmundsen trying to control the position but Ignatiev is working away.
Asmundsen working the ground and pound from side control.
An elbow from Asmundsen crashes against the mat.
Trond Asmundsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Asmundsen wants to control but Ignatiev is keeping him busy.
Ignatiev is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Asmundsen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ignatiev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Asmundsen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Asmundsen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Asmundsen misses with the ground and pound.
Asmundsen looks up at the clock and then as Ignatiev takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Asmundsen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Asmundsen is looking to take a break and control but Ignatiev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Asmundsen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Asmundsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ignatiev, who protects the arm well.
Asmundsen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ignatiev is not content to let Asmundsen control the position.
Ignatiev holds on to Asmundsen's head and controls the position momentarily.
Ignatiev managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ignatiev is looking to reverse the position.
Asmundsen working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asmundsen is looking to take a break and control but Ignatiev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Asmundsen working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trond Asmundsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ignatiev throws a hook but Asmundsen blocks it.
A big right from Ignatiev misses.
Asmundsen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Asmundsen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ignatiev defends well and Asmundsen ends up having to push Ignatiev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ignatiev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen misses with a leg kick
and Asmundsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Asmundsen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Ignatiev explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asmundsen throws a front kick aimed at Ignatiev's knee but Ignatiev avoids it well.
Ignatiev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Asmundsen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ignatiev on his heels. He'll look to pass Ignatiev's guard now, I'm sure.

Ignatiev is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nice body punch from Ignatiev - that landed with a thud. #T1#
A short right from Ignatiev on the inside.
Ignatiev throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Ignatiev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ignatiev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Asmundsen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ignatiev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asmundsen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Asmundsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ignatiev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ignatiev misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Ignatiev scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignatiev.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ignatiev as Asmundsen tries to tie him up.
Asmundsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Ignatiev scores with a shot to the side of Asmundsen's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatiev misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Ignatiev.
Asmundsen takes a shot to the head.
Ignatiev lands with a left to the head.
Nikolai Ignatiev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Ignatiev.
Asmundsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ignatiev struggles to land a body shot inside as Asmundsen controls his hands.
Asmundsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Ignatiev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ignatiev cracks Asmundsen on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Asmundsen falls backwards against the cage. Ignatiev follows up with more strikes that drop Asmundsen to his knees. Ignatiev keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Asmundsen! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Ignatiev!
Nikolai Ignatiev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GC 496:
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Asmundsen jabs Camden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Camden wants to clinch.
Asmundsen moves out of range of the leg kick from Camden.
Asmundsen punishes Camden's body with a nice straight punch.
Asmundsen connects with a high kick. #TD2#
Asmundsen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Camden is trying to defend but Asmundsen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Asmundsen is working for a submission of some sort.
Camden desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1#
Camden is looking to improve his position.
Asmundsen stops Camden from getting back to his feet.
Camden is looking for a sweep. Asmundsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camden wants to control but Asmundsen is keeping busy.
Camden is not content to let Asmundsen control the position.
Asmundsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Camden regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Asmundsen.
Camden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Asmundsen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2##SU#
Camden stands and steps away. Asmundsen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Camden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Asmundsen feints the counter takedown.
A leg kick checked by Camden.
Camden is looking to counter the offense by Asmundsen and move into the clinch.
Asmundsen misses with a few strikes there.
Asmundsen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Camden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asmundsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trond Asmundsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camden moves away from the strike by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a hook to the side of Camden's head but Camden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asmundsen circles away quickly and effectively.
Asmundsen misses the jab.
Asmundsen is looking to chop away at Camden's legs.
Camden just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Asmundsen with the inside leg kick.
Asmundsen lands a glancing blow to the side of Camden's head.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Camden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Our sources have told us that Camden has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Camden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camden is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Camden lands with a right to the head.
Camden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asmundsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Camden backwards.
Asmundsen stalls.
Camden lands with a right to the head. #CUT#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Camden missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Camden throws an elbow but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camden scores a nice knee to the body.
Asmundsen blocks an elbow strike.
Camden tries to land knees in the clinch but Asmundsen avoids the damage to the body.
Asmundsen avoiding damage as Camden throws knees to the body.
Asmundsen managing to block the knees to the body from Camden.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camden.
Camden missing with knees to the body.
Camden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen controlling the action here for a moment.
Camden blocking some punches.
Camden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asmundsen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
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 Jaco Camden will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen'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.#R2#
Asmundsen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Asmundsen sizes up Camden with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Camden scores with a shot to the body.
Camden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camden shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Camden is looking to clinch but Asmundsen is avoiding it.
Asmundsen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Camden defends it well.
Trond Asmundsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick from Asmundsen.
Camden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asmundsen circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen misses with a straight left.
Camden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Camden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Asmundsen misses with a low kick.
Asmundsen shoots for a takedown but Camden saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jaco Camden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Camden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asmundsen.
A low kick from Asmundsen is predictable there
and Camden counters with a one-two to the body.
Asmundsen scores with a nice strike.
Asmundsen misses the body punch #CL#
and Camden counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Asmundsen lands a body shot.
Asmundsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asmundsen.
Asmundsen lands with a right to the head.
Asmundsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camden is looking to control Asmundsen's arms but Asmundsen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Camden has his back to the cage. #T2#
Asmundsen is pushing Camden up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Asmundsen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Asmundsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camden is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Camden - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Asmundsen managing to block the knees to the body from Camden.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camden throws a head punch that misses.
Camden lands a nice knee to the body.
Asmundsen slowing the pace effectively.
Camden trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Camden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asmundsen is trying to stall.
Asmundsen taking a breather.
Camden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Asmundsen.
A head punch on the inside from Asmundsen fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asmundsen.
Asmundsen'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.
Come on Asmundsen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Asmundsen continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Asmundsen lands a right hand. #T4#
Asmundsen digs a right hand into Camden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Camden's gas tank.
Asmundsen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Asmundsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Camden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camden comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Asmundsen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Camden up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trond Asmundsen.
Asmundsen tries a head kick but it misses.
Asmundsen misses with a looping right.
Camden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaco Camden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asmundsen shoots in and drives through. Camden sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Trond Asmundsen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Camden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Asmundsen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Asmundsen throws a body punch but Camden moves out of range.
Camden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Camden gets tackled into the cage by Asmundsen. Asmundsen maintains the clinch.
Asmundsen working aggressively here.
Asmundsen working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Camden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Asmundsen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice body punch from Camden.
Camden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Asmundsen tries to stall but Camden uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T1#
Camden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Asmundsen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Camden blocking some punches.
Camden trying to land knees to the body.
Camden throws a head punch that misses.
Come on Camden - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Asmundsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asmundsen effectively controlling the action here.
Camden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Camden.
Asmundsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Asmundsen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T2#
Asmundsen leaning against his opponent.
Camden lands a nice knee to the body.
Jaco Camden has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asmundsen stalling the fight.
Camden missing with knees to the body.
Asmundsen misses with some punches.
Camden cracks Asmundsen with a nice body shot.
Asmundsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asmundsen misses with the head strike.
Asmundsen is looking to control Camden's arms but Camden gets an underhook and turns him. Now Asmundsen has his back to the cage.
Asmundsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camden.
Asmundsen has a couple of punches blocked by Camden.
Asmundsen is trying to maintain a safe position but Camden gets an underhook and turns Asmundsen into the cage.#T3#
Asmundsen slowing the pace effectively.
Asmundsen slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting on Asmundsen's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Asmundsen is pushing Camden 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 ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trond Asmundsen.
Asmundsen dodges the punch combination from Camden.
Asmundsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asmundsen keeps the fight on the outside.
Camden looks to land a combination. Asmundsen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Asmundsen tries to clinch but Camden is having none of it.
Camden appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Camden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asmundsen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Camden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
Asmundsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asmundsen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Camden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Camden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Camden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Camden clinches up against the cage.
Asmundsen trying to control the position but instead, Camden has worked for underhooks and has pushed Asmundsen into the cage.
Camden can't find room to land a body shot as Asmundsen controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asmundsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaco Camden showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Camden 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: GC 492: Phol VS Madero
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asmundsen throws out the jab.
Mason works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Asmundsen throws a chopping leg kick but Mason manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD2#
Mason gets a takedown into half guard.
Asmundsen tries to get to full guard but Mason has control of the leg.
Mason wants to control but Asmundsen is keeping him busy.
Asmundsen is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason prevents Asmundsen from improving his position.#SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Asmundsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mason with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asmundsen is trying to maintain the position but Mason is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Mason is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Asmundsen is trying to control but can't.
Mason moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Asmundsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Mason tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Asmundsen sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura but Asmundsen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mason to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Mason is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Asmundsen sees it coming and defends easily.
Mason seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Asmundsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura but Asmundsen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mason to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Mason wants to work for an arm triangle but Asmundsen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Asmundsen is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Asmundsen wants to control but Mason is keeping busy.
Mason stalling away here and it's allowed Asmundsen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Asmundsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Asmundsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Asmundsen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Asmundsen throws an overhand right that lands on Mason's shoulder, as Mason tries to avoid the shot.
Mason looks to throw the jab but Asmundsen is out of range.
Asmundsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Jason Mason has been cut.
Mason takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asmundsen moves away.
Mason connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mason shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asmundsen but Asmundsen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Mason as Asmundsen shoots in.
Asmundsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Asmundsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Mason dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Mason's cut.
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#
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Asmundsen misses the target.
Asmundsen staying out of range there.
Asmundsen misses the jab.
Asmundsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mason finds it's way round the side to connect with Asmundsen's head.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Asmundsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asmundsen tried to counter with a leg kick but Mason avoided it.
Asmundsen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Asmundsen tries to counter with a takedown but Mason is quick to defend against it.
Mason lands a nice looking body kick.
Mason jabs Asmundsen right on the nose. Asmundsen blinks but takes it well.
Mason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason takes a jab right on the kisser.
Asmundsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mason with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason misses with a leg kick
and Asmundsen counters with a good low kick that Mason was not able to check.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot.
Jason Mason seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Asmundsen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Asmundsen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asmundsen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mason. Mason circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Asmundsen slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Mason lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asmundsen doesn't seem phased though.
Mason rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asmundsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asmundsen slips a straight right by Mason.
Asmundsen blocks a jab.
Asmundsen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mason's sensitive parts.
Asmundsen takes one on the button.
Mason checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asmundsen cracks Mason with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asmundsen slips a straight right by Mason.
Asmundsen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mason checks a leg kick. #T2#
Mason pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mason's sensitive parts.
Mason has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mason misses with a looping left.
Mason throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mason with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Asmundsen to score with a decent uppercut.
Asmundsen throws out a powerful jab.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Asmundsen is just out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mason.
Mason throws a quick inside leg kick.
Asmundsen tries for a takedown but Mason sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mason on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mason with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Asmundsen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mason trying to control but Asmundsen postures up.
Mason wants to improve his position but Asmundsen is controlling well.
Asmundsen is nestled in close to Mason, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mason is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Asmundsen jumps into side control!
Mason is trying to improve his position.
Asmundsen trying to control the position but Mason is working away.
Asmundsen is working Mason over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4##SUB#
Asmundsen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Asmundsen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mason manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
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 Trond Asmundsen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Asmundsen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mason.
Asmundsen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mason.
Mason misses with a leg kick
and Asmundsen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mason's knee momentarily.
Asmundsen slips a straight right by Mason.
Asmundsen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Asmundsen jabs at Mason's body.
Mason throws a low kick but Asmundsen moves out of range easily.
Jason Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason throws a head kick that misses
and Asmundsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asmundsen throws a leg kick but Mason moved away.
Mason with a nice calf kick.
Asmundsen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mason counters with a nice low kick that buckles Asmundsen's knee momentarily.
Mason getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Mason fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Asmundsen sprawls well initially but Mason persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason is taking a breather. Asmundsen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Asmundsen is positioning himself well to prevent Mason advancing to mount. #T1#
Mason stalling. #SUB2#
Mason is trying to work for a kimura but Asmundsen is defending well. #SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura but Asmundsen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mason to get the leverage.
Asmundsen is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Mason is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Asmundsen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mason.
Mason is controlling the pace.
Asmundsen is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Barn, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#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.
Asmundsen is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Mason is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Mason is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Asmundsen as he works his way to full guard. #T3#
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Asmundsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Asmundsen has his foot on Mason's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mason works his way back into a safe position though.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asmundsen is keeping the position for now.
Asmundsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mason pushes down on Asmundsen's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Mason is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Asmundsen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mason. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Asmundsen is trying to control but Mason manages to pass to mount!
Mason can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Asmundsen is looking to escape.
Asmundsen is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Mason has taken his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Mason working for the choke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Mason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mason 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Mason!

Event: GAMMA#994 Joosep v Sullivan
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Asmundsen looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.
Asmundsen throws a wild body kick that McGuire sees coming a mile off.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Asmundsen had a free shot at his head there.
Asmundsen defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
Asmundsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGuire takes one to the chin there.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Asmundsen attempts a counter takedown but McGuire avoids it well and moves away.
Asmundsen lands a right hook to the body.
Asmundsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asmundsen blocks a leg kick.
Asmundsen attempts a counter takedown but McGuire avoids it well and moves away.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Asmundsen. #T1#
Asmundsen lunges at McGuire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGuire's hand.
We've been informed that McGuire has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McGuire tries to score with a low kick but Asmundsen moves his leg out of the way.
A good leg kick by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen fails with a takedown attempt. #KD2#
McGuire cracks Asmundsen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McGuire has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Asmundsen to stand back up!#CUT2#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asmundsen looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asmundsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asmundsen. That did some damage!
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asmundsen was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Asmundsen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuire on the side of the head. #T2#
Asmundsen tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asmundsen throws a leg kick but McGuire moved away.
Asmundsen throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Asmundsen looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Asmundsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Asmundsen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asmundsen moves away.
Asmundsen drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGuire sprawls and moves away.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Asmundsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Asmundsen. #T3#
McGuire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
Asmundsen lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Asmundsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asmundsen drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGuire sprawls and moves away.
Asmundsen blocks the body kick.
Asmundsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGuire lands a big head kick that sends Asmundsen to the canvas! McGuire follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lathem McGuire!
After winning the bout, Lathem McGuire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#990 Aurelius v Spratt
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Popkov. #CUT2#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Asmundsen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Asmundsen misses with a looping right.
Asmundsen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Popkov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asmundsen scrambles back to his feet.
Trond Asmundsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asmundsen. That's going to slow Popkov down.
Asmundsen throws an overhand right that lands on Popkov's shoulder, as Popkov tries to avoid the shot.
Asmundsen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Popkov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice takedown defense from Popkov. No joy for Asmundsen on that attempt.
Asmundsen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPopkov.
Asmundsen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Popkov. Popkov obviously looking to wear him down. #KD2#
Popkov sends Asmundsen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Popkov is motioning to the referee to let Asmundsen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Asmundsen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asmundsen drops his hands momentarily. Popkov doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Asmundsen staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Asmundsen doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikhail Popkov!
Mikhail Popkov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#985 Karim v Lovanov
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Asmundsen misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Roth checks a leg kick.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roth.
Roth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asmundsen digs a good hook to Roth's body.
Roth misses with the combination. #CL2#
Roth has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Asmundsen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Roth lands an uppercut.
Asmundsen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Asmundsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Roth uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Asmundsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asmundsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Roth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asmundsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roth backwards.
Asmundsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asmundsen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Roth up against the cage.
Asmundsen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T2#
Asmundsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roth lands an uppercut.
Asmundsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Roth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roth misses with a double jab.
Asmundsen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Roth checks a low kick from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Roth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Asmundsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Asmundsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Roth.
As Asmundsen backs off Roth throws a huge counter combo but Asmundsen manages to avoid it all.
Roth lands with an uppercut that bounces Asmundsen off the cage and back into range.
Asmundsen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Roth scores with a one two! Asmundsen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Roth misses with a double jab.
Asmundsen misses with a low kick as Roth jumps back.
Asmundsen takes one on the button.
Roth throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Asmundsen.
Asmundsen is looking to wear down Roth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Asmundsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asmundsen circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Asmundsen misses with a straight left.
Roth unleashes a big counter combination but Asmundsen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Roth works the jab nicely.
Asmundsen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Asmundsen lands a right hook to the body.
Asmundsen throws a push kick but Roth slaps the foot to one side.
Roth takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Asmundsen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Roth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Roth looks to move away, Asmundsen throws a big counter combo but Roth just gets out of the way.
Roth blocks the body kick.
Roth is looking for the big counter here.
Roth moves out of range of the leg kick from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a shot to the body.
Asmundsen misses with an uppercut. Roth saw that one coming.
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 Trond Asmundsen 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#
Asmundsen scores with a nice head shot.
Roth takes one to the chin there.
Asmundsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roth throws a head kick that misses.
Asmundsen swings for the body but Roth moves out of range.
A low kick from Asmundsen is predictable there
and Roth counters with a series of strikes. Asmundsen will be more careful next time no doubt. #CUT2#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Trond Asmundsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Asmundsen misses with a jab to the body
and Roth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Asmundsen is rocked!
Asmundsen misses with a low kick.
Oh Asmundsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asmundsen seems to have got his legs back now.
A punch combination from Roth misses.
Asmundsen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Asmundsen misses with a straight left.
Roth slips under a jab.
Roth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Asmundsen misses with a hook. Roth ducked under it nicely.
Asmundsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roth moves away.#T1#
Roth checks a low kick from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a leg kick but Roth sees it coming and moves out of range.
Roth takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Asmundsen swings for the body but Roth moves out of range.
Roth slips under a jab.
Roth throws a counter combo.
Roth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A shot to the body from Asmundsen misses
and Roth counters with a left and a right that stings Asmundsen.
Roth works the jab nicely.
Roth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asmundsen throws out the jab.
Asmundsen throws a poor cross that misses
and Roth counters with a nice uppercut.
Roth cracks Asmundsen with a hook to the temple - Asmundsen is on wobbly legs here! Roth swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Asmundsen falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Roth wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Toran Roth!
During a confident post fight interview, Toran Roth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GC 473: Doomsday VS Danilov
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mason lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Asmundsen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Asmundsen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Asmundsen shoots in and drives through. Mason sprawls well.
Mason goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Asmundsen. That snapped Mason's head back.
Mason throws a lazy right hand but Asmundsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Mason changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Asmundsen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Asmundsen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Asmundsen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Asmundsen tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.
Asmundsen trying to hold on to Mason's head to control him but Mason postures up.
Asmundsen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Asmundsen.#T1#
Mason stands and throws Asmundsen's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Mason is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Asmundsen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Asmundsen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Asmundsen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Asmundsen is trying to control. Mason wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Asmundsen trying to mount his opponent but Mason defends it.
Asmundsen working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Asmundsen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Asmundsen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mason?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason tries to hold on but Asmundsen postures up.
A nice elbow there by Asmundsen.
Mason is desperately trying to improve his position but Asmundsen has a good base and remains in mount.
Asmundsen landing strikes, looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason is trying to escape the mount.
Asmundsen lands a heavy elbow.
Asmundsen wants to control the pace but Mason is squirming around nicely.
Mason is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Asmundsen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Asmundsen breaks from Mason's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asmundsen avoids the attempt from Mason to control.
Asmundsen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mason is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Asmundsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Asmundsen lands a big shot there that rocks Mason but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mason in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T4#
Mason tries to hold on but Asmundsen postures up.
Asmundsen with good strikes from the mount here!
Mason is desperately trying to improve his position but Asmundsen has a good base and remains in mount.
Asmundsen landing punches.
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!
Mason slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Asmundsen seems to be working for a kimura but Mason defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Mason looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mason looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Asmundsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Mason is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trond Asmundsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Asmundsen misses with a low kick as Mason jumps back.
Asmundsen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mason with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Asmundsen to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been told by Mason's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Asmundsen throws a chopping leg kick but Mason manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mason looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mason jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Asmundsen misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Mason counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Asmundsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Asmundsen's legs - danger averted.
Asmundsen keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason content to stall in guard here.
Asmundsen pulls Mason in to control the position. #T1#
Mason passes Asmundsen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Asmundsen controlling the position well.
Asmundsen is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Mason is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Asmundsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Mason.
Asmundsen wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mason is pressing down on Asmundsen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Asmundsen is holding on for now.
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Asmundsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Asmundsen actively working from the bottom here.
Mason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asmundsen keeps working. #SUB#
Mason is working for a kimura but Asmundsen is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Mason is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3##SUB#
Mason is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Asmundsen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Asmundsen desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Asmundsen lands a front kick.
Asmundsen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mason.#CUT2#It looks like Jason Mason has been cut.
Asmundsen slips a jab from Mason.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asmundsen.
Mason throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Asmundsen counters with a takedown into side control. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Mason's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mason tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Asmundsen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Asmundsen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mason tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Asmundsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Asmundsen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mason is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Mason's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trond Asmundsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Mason misses.
Mason dips to his left and cracks Asmundsen with an uppercut!
Asmundsen lands a really nice looking cross but Mason seems unphased.
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asmundsen manages to avoid it.
A big right from Mason misses.
Jason Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asmundsen throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
A low kick from Asmundsen misses
and Mason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asmundsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot.
Mason throws a lazy right hand but Asmundsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Mason throws an off balance right hand
and Asmundsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asmundsen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mason tries to land a leg kick but Asmundsen saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asmundsen. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Mason paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mason shoots in for a double leg but Asmundsen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Asmundsen slips under a jab.
Mason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asmundsen.
Asmundsen shoots for a takedown but Mason saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Asmundsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Mason misses the target.
Mason scores with a nice head shot.
Asmundsen cracks Mason with a good jab.
Mason ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Mason swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mason takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asmundsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jason Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason throws out a loose jab but Asmundsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asmundsen stuffs the takedown attempt from Mason. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asmundsen is looking to slow Mason down with leg kicks.
Asmundsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Asmundsen throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Mason counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Asmundsen!
Asmundsen is looking for a sweep.
Trond Asmundsen has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Mason working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Asmundsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Asmundsen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mason trying to control from half guard but Asmundsen is working away. #SUB#
Mason is looking for a kimura but Asmundsen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mason to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Asmundsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily.
Asmundsen wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
Asmundsen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Asmundsen trying to control here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mason prevents Asmundsen from improving his position.#SUB#
Mason is looking for a kimura here.
Asmundsen controlling the position for now.
Asmundsen trying to control from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Trond Asmundsen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mason not landing any meaningful shots this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asmundsen 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trond Asmundsen!
Trond Asmundsen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 470: Don VS Madero
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Asmundsen misses the target.
Mollen feinted with a counter takedown.
Asmundsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trond Asmundsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asmundsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Asmundsen throws a big shot that misses.
Asmundsen works Mollen's body with a nice hook.
Mollen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asmundsen can pounce on him.
Asmundsen throws the left hand but Mollen avoids the punch easily.
Mollen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Asmundsen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mollen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mollen trying to strike off his back.
Asmundsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Asmundsen wants to control from the top but Mollen keeps moving. #T1#
Mollen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Asmundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mollen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mollen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mollen looking for a sweep. Not yet Mollen, not yet.
Asmundsen trying to control but Mollen is working from the bottom.
Asmundsen passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Mollen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mollen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Asmundsen blocks the strikes from Mollen.
Mollen strikes from the bottom but Asmundsen passes into mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Asmundsen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Asmundsen landing strikes from the mount and Mollen is in trouble!
BOOM! Asmundsen connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T2#
Mollen is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Mollen throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Asmundsen controlling from the full mount.
Mollen is looking to improve his position but Asmundsen isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Asmundsen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mollen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asmundsen blocks Mollen's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Asmundsen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mollen swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Asmundsen controlling the position easily from mount.
Asmundsen working the ground and pound effectively.
Asmundsen working the ground and pound effectively.
Asmundsen blocks Mollen's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T3#
Mollen throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Asmundsen raining down shots from the mount!
Mollen throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Asmundsen landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#Mollen is rocked!
Asmundsen cracks Mollen with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trond Asmundsen!
Trond Asmundsen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 466: Kiran VS Roger
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Asmundsen scores with a jab to the body.
Saunders waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asmundsen.
Asmundsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saunders lands a glancing blow to the side of Asmundsen's head.#CUT2#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Asmundsen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Barn in the buildup to the fight.
Saunders throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saunders throws a looping overhand right but Asmundsen ducks down to avoid it.
Asmundsen attempts a counter takedown but Saunders avoids it well and moves away.
Asmundsen keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Saunders gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Asmundsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asmundsen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Saunders throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
We've been informed that Saunders has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Asmundsen misses with a body punch.
Saunders misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Asmundsen on the inside.
Asmundsen can't find room to land a body shot as Saunders controls the action.
Saunders lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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!
Asmundsen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Saunders lands a right hand.
Saunders creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Asmundsen's defenses. #T1#
Saunders can't find room to land a body shot as Asmundsen controls the action. #BC2#
Saunders's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good leg kick by Asmundsen.
Nice takedown defense from Saunders. No joy for Asmundsen on that attempt.
Saunders tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asmundsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saunders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Asmundsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saunders.
Saunders lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#Trond Asmundsen's cut is getting worse.
Eron Saunders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saunders rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asmundsen counters with a straight right hand.
Saunders fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch but Asmundsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saunders misses the shot to the body.
Asmundsen feinted with a counter takedown.
Saunders comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saunders cracks Asmundsen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asmundsen cracks Saunders with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asmundsen scores with a body shot.
Saunders throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asmundsen closes the distance and clinches up with Saunders, looking for a takedown. Asmundsen pushes Saunders against the cage but Saunders circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
Saunders keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asmundsen.
Saunders throws a hook to the side of Asmundsen's head but Asmundsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eron Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saunders misses with a straight right.
Asmundsen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asmundsen. Saunders does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Saunders moves into the clinch successfully.
Asmundsen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Saunders up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Saunders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saunders trying to control the position but instead, Asmundsen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saunders into the cage.
Asmundsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asmundsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asmundsen misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Asmundsen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Saunders misses with the head strike.
Saunders prevents a body shot from Asmundsen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saunders.
Asmundsen working aggressively here.
Saunders misses with some punches.
Asmundsen stalling in the clinch but Saunders improves position.
Asmundsen lands a right hand.
Saunders softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asmundsen controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Saunders manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saunders. Asmundsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saunders lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Asmundsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saunders throws a series of punches but Asmundsen moves out of range. #T4#
Saunders rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Asmundsen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Asmundsen wants to work for an arm triangle but Saunders is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Asmundsen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Asmundsen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asmundsen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Asmundsen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Saunders is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eron Saunders dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
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#
Asmundsen throws the kick towards the body but Saunders avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Saunders misses.
Saunders uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saunders keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asmundsen.
A shot to the liver by Saunders. Beautiful body shot.
Asmundsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saunders manages to avoid it.
Asmundsen misses with an uppercut. Saunders saw that one coming.
Asmundsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saunders.#TD#
Asmundsen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Saunders on his heels. He'll look to pass Saunders's guard now, I'm sure.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Asmundsen from controlling successfully.
Saunders bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Asmundsen's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Asmundsen working for a triangle but Saunders defends it easily. #SU2#
Saunders gets to his feet - Asmundsen follows without any prompting. #T1#
Asmundsen staying out of range there.
Saunders misses with a combination
and Asmundsen counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Saunders.
Asmundsen shoots in and drives through. Saunders sprawls well.#TD#
Asmundsen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Asmundsen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Asmundsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Asmundsen throws a strike but Saunders rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Asmundsen has his hands on Saunders's head, controlling the position.
Saunders wants to control from the top but Asmundsen keeps moving. #T2#
Saunders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Asmundsen trying to control the position. #SUB#
Asmundsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Asmundsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Asmundsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Asmundsen pulls Saunders in close to his closed guard and prevents Saunders from doing any damage or advancing position.
Asmundsen trying to keep a closed guard but Saunders is proving a slippery customer.
Saunders trying to control the position from guard on top but Asmundsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Asmundsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Asmundsen 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.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Asmundsen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Saunders passes into side control.
Saunders controlling the position.
Asmundsen is trying to control Saunders's posture but Saunders avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saunders controlling the position from side mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eron Saunders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
That's time! Asmundsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Saunders tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asmundsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saunders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saunders on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Asmundsen scores with a hook.
Saunders jabs at Asmundsen's body.
Saunders throws a body punch but Asmundsen moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Saunders. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saunders.
Asmundsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saunders.
Asmundsen tries to counter with a takedown but Saunders is quick to defend against it.
Asmundsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asmundsen works Saunders's body with a nice hook.
Saunders misses with a hook. Asmundsen ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Saunders misses.
Good shot there by Saunders.
Asmundsen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saunders connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asmundsen sizes up Saunders with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saunders misses with a body shot. #T1#
Saunders just misses with a punch to the body.
Asmundsen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Asmundsen defending well as Saunders loads up on a big left hand.
Asmundsen tried to counter with a leg kick but Saunders avoided it.#TD#
Asmundsen shoots in and gets a takedown into Saunders's guard.
Saunders trying to control the position.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Asmundsen from controlling successfully.
Saunders looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Asmundsen trying to control but Saunders is working from the bottom.
Asmundsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Asmundsen wants to control from the top but Saunders keeps moving.
Saunders preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saunders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asmundsen misses with a leg kick.
Saunders misses with a straight left.
Asmundsen misses with a wild body shot.
Asmundsen blocks a jab.
Saunders swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Saunders gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Asmundsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Saunders.
Saunders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asmundsen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Trond Asmundsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Saunders takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Saunders.
Asmundsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asmundsen blocks an elbow strike.
Asmundsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asmundsen misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saunders creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Asmundsen effectively controlling the action here.
Saunders misses with some punches.
Asmundsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Saunders controls his hands.
Saunders misses with a punch on the inside.
Asmundsen tries to stall but Saunders uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Saunders throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Saunders lands a damaging elbow.
Asmundsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saunders misses with a body punch. #T4#
Nice elbow from Saunders. #CUT2#Trond Asmundsen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saunders struggles to land a body shot inside as Asmundsen controls his hands.
Saunders prevents a body shot from Asmundsen.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Asmundsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saunders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
Asmundsen tries to stall but Saunders uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Asmundsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asmundsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Asmundsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asmundsen looking to stall.
Eron Saunders seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asmundsen lands a right hand.
Eron Saunders is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saunders misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eron Saunders.
I've got Saunders winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eron Saunders!
In his post fight interview, Eron Saunders started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GC 457: Le Delma VS Rahl
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
A shot to the body from Asmundsen misses #TD#
and Mollen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Asmundsen's guard.
Asmundsen controlling Mollen's posture. #SU#
Mollen gets to his feet. Asmundsen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Asmundsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mollen attempts a counter takedown but Asmundsen avoids it well and moves away.
Asmundsen misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mollen moves out of range of the leg kick from Asmundsen.
Mollen blocks a leg kick.
Mollen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Asmundsen throws a hook but Mollen avoids it easily.
Mollen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
The fighters circling - Asmundsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Asmundsen clinches up with Mollen and pushes him back against the cage.
Mollen throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen avoiding damage.
Mollen swings wildly with an uppercut but Asmundsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mollen.
Asmundsen takes a shot to the head.
Asmundsen blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Asmundsen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asmundsen.
Mollen throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Asmundsen can't find room to land a body shot as Mollen controls the action.
Asmundsen blocks an uppercut.
Asmundsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asmundsen tries to work over Mollen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Asmundsen taking a breather.
Asmundsen stalling in the clinch but Mollen improves position.
Asmundsen lands a left hand.
Mollen throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mollen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Asmundsen blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mollen.
Mollen misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Mollen fails to land.
Asmundsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Asmundsen stalling in the clinch.
Mollen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mollen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mollen has a couple of punches blocked by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mollen throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Mollen fails to land.
Mollen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Asmundsen controlling the action here for a moment.
Asmundsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Asmundsen to work.
Asmundsen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asmundsen.
Mollen lands with a left to the head.
Asmundsen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mollen blocks a body shot from Asmundsen.
Mollen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Mollen throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mollen.
Asmundsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asmundsen presses Mollen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mollen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Mollen misses with a punch on the inside.
Asmundsen is trying to stall. #T4#
Mollen swings wildly with an uppercut but Asmundsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Asmundsen blocks an uppercut.
Asmundsen stalling against the cage.
Mollen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asmundsen is trying to stall.
Mollen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asmundsen presses Mollen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Asmundsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mollen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asmundsen trying to stall but Mollen improves his position.
Asmundsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asmundsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asmundsen scores with a shot to the side of Mollen's head.
Mollen working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Mollen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hallis Mollen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
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#
Asmundsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Asmundsen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Asmundsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asmundsen lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Asmundsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asmundsen throws out a loose jab but Mollen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asmundsen is looking to clinch but Mollen is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen throws a hook to the side of Mollen's head but Mollen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mollen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Asmundsen scores with a body shot.
Asmundsen lands a body shot.
Asmundsen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mollen's hands.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Asmundsen. Mollen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mollen takes one to the chin there.
Asmundsen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Asmundsen stuns Mollen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Asmundsen throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Asmundsen rushes Mollen and presses him up against the cage.
Mollen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
Asmundsen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Asmundsen tries to stall but Mollen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Asmundsen takes a shot to the head.
Asmundsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asmundsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mollen misses with the head strike.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mollen.
Asmundsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mollen's elbow.
Asmundsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Asmundsen blocks an uppercut.
Asmundsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Asmundsen looking to stall.
Mollen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Mollen fails to land.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asmundsen stalling in the clinch but Mollen improves position.
Mollen misses with the head strike.
Mollen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asmundsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Mollen. #T3#
Asmundsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asmundsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asmundsen lands a right hand.
Mollen lands a nice uppercut.
Asmundsen can't find room to land a body shot as Mollen controls the action.
Asmundsen stalling in the clinch but Mollen improves position.
Mollen blocks an uppercut.
Mollen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Asmundsen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mollen.
Mollen misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asmundsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asmundsen wants to stall.
Still in the clinch, Mollen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mollen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mollen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Mollen throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Mollen throws a head punch that misses.
Mollen working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asmundsen is looking to control Mollen's arms but Mollen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Asmundsen has his back to the cage.
Asmundsen tries to throw a body punch but Mollen avoids it by throwing Asmundsen back against the cage.
Asmundsen trying to control the position but instead, Mollen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Asmundsen into the cage.
Asmundsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mollen as Asmundsen tries to tie him up.
Asmundsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mollen misses with a punch on the inside.
Hallis Mollen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mollen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asmundsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mollen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asmundsen looking to slow down the pace here.
Mollen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Asmundsen fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Trond Asmundsen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Mollen circles away from the clinch attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen misses with a double jab.
Mollen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Asmundsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mollen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Asmundsen throws a body punch but Mollen moves out of range.
Mollen attempts a counter takedown but Asmundsen avoids it well and moves away.
Asmundsen thuds a left hand into Mollen's body.
Asmundsen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mollen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Asmundsen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Asmundsen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mollen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Asmundsen connects with a decent elbow.
Mollen misses with a strike from the bottom.
Asmundsen scoring with punches and elbows. #T1#
Asmundsen wants to control but Mollen is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asmundsen working the head with strikes.
Mollen tries to bench press Asmundsen off him but Asmundsen keeps the position.
Mollen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Asmundsen slips a nice elbow through Mollen's hands, connecting with Mollen's forehead.
Asmundsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mollen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Asmundsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Asmundsen lands strikes from half guard.
Asmundsen winds up and cracks Mollen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Asmundsen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mollen is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Mollen is working to get back to half guard. #T2#
Mollen flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Mollen throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Asmundsen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mollen? #SUB2#
Mollen throws a strike from the bottom but Asmundsen holds onto the arm and goes for an armbar! He's got it! Fantastic submission from Asmundsen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trond Asmundsen!
Our winner, Trond Asmundsen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GC 452: King VS Saunders
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
McGuire with a jab.
Asmundsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Asmundsen.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
Asmundsen moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Asmundsen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Asmundsen avoids the body shot from McGuire.
A telegraphed right hand from Asmundsen misses the target.
McGuire checks a leg kick nicely.
A slow jab from Asmundsen misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Asmundsen with the counter takedown but McGuire avoids it easily.
Asmundsen throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGuire throws a front kick that sends Asmundsen stumbling back into the cage.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGuire walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Asmundsen blocks the body kick.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Asmundsen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGuire.#CL2#
Asmundsen moves into the clinch.
McGuire working aggressively here. #T1#
Asmundsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
Asmundsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Asmundsen drives through and clinches with McGuire against the cage.
The referee calls for Asmundsen to work.
Asmundsen blocks a body shot from McGuire.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
Asmundsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asmundsen lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asmundsen taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Asmundsen.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Asmundsen fails to land.
Asmundsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Asmundsen blocks a body shot from McGuire. #BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asmundsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A clash of legs there as Asmundsen blocks the low kick.
Asmundsen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Asmundsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGuire cracks Asmundsen with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asmundsen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGuire's head.
Asmundsen lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asmundsen. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Asmundsen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McGuire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Asmundsens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGuire misses with a looping left.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
McGuire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asmundsen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire avoids a kick to the body.
Asmundsen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGuire rather than just go for the knockout.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Asmundsen ducks down to avoid it.
Asmundsen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Asmundsen lands a nice hook to McGuire's body. McGuire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
Asmundsen throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asmundsen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asmundsen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot.
Asmundsen misses with a leg kick
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
McGuire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGuire there as he acknowledges the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGuire.
Asmundsen misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
Asmundsen connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
Asmundsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGuire drops his hands momentarily and Asmundsen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Asmundsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire scores with a nice body kick.
McGuire connects with the punch.
Asmundsen misses with a hook
and McGuire counters with a nice leg kick.
Asmundsen dodges the punch combination from McGuire.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asmundsen missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asmundsen. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Lathem McGuire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen'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.#R2#
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asmundsen misses with a body shot.
Asmundsen looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Asmundsen.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGuire lands a jab to Asmundsen's midsection.
Asmundsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Asmundsen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Asmundsen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asmundsen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice cross by Asmundsen.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen throws a low kick but McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
McGuire connects with a high kick. #ROC#Asmundsen is rocked!
BOOM! McGuire lands a beautiful left hook that drops Asmundsen. Asmundsen tries to recover but McGuire is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Asmundsen lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lathem McGuire!
Our winner, Lathem McGuire, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GC 446: Wolf-Fang VS Draven
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Mollen blocks a jab.
Mollen with the counter takedown but Asmundsen avoids it easily.
Mollen checks a low kick from Asmundsen.
Nice jab there from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a body punch but Mollen moves out of range.
Asmundsen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mollen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mollen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Asmundsen defends it well.#CL#
Asmundsen gets a clinch.
Asmundsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mollen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mollen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asmundsen taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Asmundsen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mollen misses with a punch on the inside.
Asmundsen can't find room to land a body shot as Mollen controls the action.
Asmundsen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mollen up against the cage.#T1#
Mollen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
The referee calls for Asmundsen to work.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trond Asmundsen.
Asmundsen misses the shot to the body.
Mollen with the counter takedown but Asmundsen avoids it easily.
Asmundsen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Barn in the buildup to the fight.
Asmundsen looks to land a left hand but Mollen moved out of range nicely.
Mollen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Asmundsen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Asmundsen misses with a wild body shot.
Mollen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Asmundsen tries to clinch up.
Mollen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Asmundsen defends it well.
Asmundsen misses with the combination.
Mollen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Asmundsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Mollen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Asmundsen misses with a body kick.
Mollen with the counter takedown but Asmundsen avoids it easily.
Mollen moves away from the strike by Asmundsen.
Mollen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Asmundsen lands a slapping body shot.
Asmundsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Mollen is just out of range.
Mollen with the counter takedown but Asmundsen avoids it easily.
Asmundsen throws the left hand but Mollen avoids the punch easily.
Asmundsen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Asmundsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mollen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mollen with the counter takedown but Asmundsen avoids it easily.
Asmundsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mollen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mollen blocks a head kick by Asmundsen. #T3#
A slow jab from Asmundsen misses its intended target.
Mollen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Asmundsen throws a big shot that misses.
Asmundsen tries to clinch up.
Mollen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mollen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Asmundsen has Mollen up against the cage in a clinch.
Asmundsen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Asmundsen lands an uppercut.
Asmundsen tries to throw a body punch but Mollen avoids it by throwing Asmundsen back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Asmundsen.
Mollen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mollen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asmundsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asmundsen misses with some punches.
Mollen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mollen has a couple of punches blocked by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen stalling the fight.
Mollen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asmundsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mollen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Asmundsen wants to stall.
Asmundsen blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asmundsen stalling.
Mollen lands with a short shot to the head.
Mollen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asmundsen.
Mollen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mollen has a couple of punches blocked by Asmundsen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asmundsen.
Mollen throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trond Asmundsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Asmundsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mollen was well out of range. Poor timing from Asmundsen.
Mollen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asmundsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mollen feints the counter takedown.
Asmundsen throws a hook but Mollen blocks it.
Trond Asmundsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asmundsen cracks Mollen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mollen moves out of range as Asmundsen strikes.
Mollen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Asmundsen defends it well.
Trond Asmundsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Asmundsen throws a jab when Mollen was well out of range.
Mollen feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mollen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Asmundsen defends it well.
Asmundsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Mollen tries to counter it with a takedown but Asmundsen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Asmundsen throws a hook but Mollen avoids it easily.
Mollen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Asmundsen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mollen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Asmundsen throws a hook to the side of Mollen's head but Mollen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asmundsen scores with a sloppy right hand. Mollen should have avoided that one.
Hallis Mollen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asmundsen just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Asmundsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Asmundsen throws a big shot that misses.
And Mollen tries to counter it with a takedown but Asmundsen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mollen blocks a low kick nicely.
Mollen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Asmundsen defends it well.
Asmundsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asmundsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mollen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Asmundsen defends it well.
Mollen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mollen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Mollen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mollen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asmundsen.
Mollen feints the counter takedown.
Asmundsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mollen can do to turn this around?
Asmundsen misses with a low kick. #TD#
Asmundsen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mollen was covering up waiting for the punch and Asmundsen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mollen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Asmundsen.
Mollen is striking off his back. Asmundsen thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mollen striking from half guard on the bottom.
Mollen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mollen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Asmundsen working over Mollen with some ground and pound. Mollen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mollen missing with punches from the bottom.
Mollen scores with a few weak punches. #T3#
Nice strikes from Asmundsen there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Asmundsen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mollen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mollen punching from the bottom.
Mollen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Asmundsen wants to work for an arm triangle but Mollen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Asmundsen working the head and body with strikes.
Mollen missing with punches from the bottom.
Asmundsen 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.
Mollen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Asmundsen connects with a nice short shot to Mollen's temple.
Mollen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Asmundsen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Asmundsen trying to control from half guard but Mollen is working away. #T4#
Asmundsen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mollen has hold of Asmundsen's hands but Asmundsen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mollen is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Asmundsen seems to be working for a kimura but Mollen defends the submission attempt.
Mollen missing with punches from the bottom.
Mollen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mollen missing with punches from the bottom.
Mollen punching from the bottom.
Trond Asmundsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asmundsen prevents Mollen from improving his position.
Asmundsen wants to take a breather but Mollen is having none of it.
Mollen taking some punishment here, with Asmundsen in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trond Asmundsen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Mollen slips under a jab.
Mollen slips a straight right by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen fails with the takedown.
Asmundsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Mollen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asmundsen looks for a takedown but Mollen sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asmundsen. Mollen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mollen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Asmundsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mollen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Asmundsen defends it well.
Mollen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Asmundsen.
Mollen takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Asmundsen misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asmundsen. Mollen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asmundsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asmundsen misses with a body shot.
Mollen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Asmundsen lands with a shot to the body.
Asmundsen misses the jab.
Mollen feints the counter takedown.
Asmundsen throws the left hand but Mollen avoids the punch easily.
Asmundsen wants to land a leg kick but Mollen is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Mollen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Asmundsen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mollen's head.#T2#
Asmundsen misses with a wild body shot.
Asmundsen takes a swing at Mollen's ribcage but misses.
Mollen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mollen.
Mollen feints the counter takedown.
Asmundsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mollen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Asmundsen throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Mollen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mollen wants to stand but Asmundsen has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asmundsen trying to control from the bottom. #SU2#
Mollen decides to stand and escape the position. #T3#
Asmundsen misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Mollen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Asmundsen is trying to hold Mollen in close to prevent damage but Mollen has managed to pass into half guard. #SU2#
Mollen decides to stand and escape the position.
Asmundsen moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Asmundsen misses.
Mollen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot.
Mollen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Asmundsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Mollen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Asmundsen tries a head kick but it misses.
Mollen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Asmundsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Mollen feints the counter takedown.
Asmundsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asmundsen.
Asmundsen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trond Asmundsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asmundsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Asmundsen misses with a straight right.
Mollen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Asmundsen defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asmundsen looks to throw the jab but Mollen is out of range.
Mollen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Asmundsen tries to clinch there but Mollen circles away.
And Mollen tries to counter it with a takedown but Asmundsen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hallis Mollen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asmundsen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trond Asmundsen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asmundsen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trond Asmundsen!
A very excited looking Trond Asmundsen 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: GC 439: Strï¿½lman VS Areni
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Hadjilis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been hearing reports that Hadjilis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Asmundsen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hadjilis. Hadjilis obviously looking to wear him down.
Asmundsen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Asmundsen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asmundsen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Asmundsen defending well as Hadjilis loads up on a big left hand.
Asmundsen feints the counter takedown.
Hadjilis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asmundsen manages to avoid it.
Hadjilis scores with a hook to the body. Asmundsen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hadjilis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Asmundsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hadjilis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hadjilis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hadjilis scores with the left hand. Asmundsen knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asmundsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Asmundsen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Asmundsen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hadjilis is refusing to be controlled, as Asmundsen sits in half guard. #T1#
Hadjilis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Asmundsen. #SUB2#
Asmundsen seems to be looking for submissions.
Asmundsen is thwarting Hadjilis's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Hadjilis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Asmundsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Hadjilis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hadjilis holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hadjilis tries to get to full guard but Asmundsen has control of the leg.
Asmundsen working over Hadjilis with some ground and pound. Hadjilis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#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.
Hadjilis trying to control but Asmundsen postures up. #SUB#
Hadjilis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Asmundsen pulls his head out easily.
Hadjilis is looking for a sweep. Asmundsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Asmundsen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Asmundsen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hadjilis is trying to control but Asmundsen manages to pass to mount!
Asmundsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hadjilis working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Asmundsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hadjilis manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Asmundsen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Asmundsen is nestled in close to Hadjilis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hadjilis keeping hold of Asmundsen's head, controlling as best he can.
Hadjilis is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Asmundsen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Hadjilis is trying to maintain the position but Asmundsen is very close to passing his half guard.
Asmundsen trying to mount his opponent but Hadjilis defends it. #SUB2#
Asmundsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hadjilis is just riding it out for now. Asmundsen eventually gives up the hold.
Asmundsen drops an elbow to the side of Hadjilis's head.
Asmundsen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hadjilis!
Hadjilis is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trond Asmundsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hadjilis misses with a right hand
and Asmundsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hadjilis throws a sloppy head kick and Asmundsen moves out of range easily.
Asmundsen lands a body shot.
Asmundsen avoids the body shot from Hadjilis.
Hadjilis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asmundsen's hands.
Asmundsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asmundsen avoids the body shot from Hadjilis.
Hadjilis looks to land a left hand but Asmundsen moved out of range nicely.
Asmundsen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Hadjilis as he connects with a hook.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hadjilis.
Hadjilis tried to counter with a leg kick but Asmundsen avoided it.
A low kick from Hadjilis misses #TD2#
and Asmundsen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Asmundsen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Hadjilis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Asmundsen wants to control from the top but Hadjilis keeps moving. #T1#
Asmundsen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Asmundsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hadjilis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Asmundsen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Asmundsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Asmundsen throwing shots but Hadjilis is blocking nicely.
Hadjilis is holding on to half guard well.
Hadjilis gets back to full guard.
Asmundsen wants to control from the top but Hadjilis keeps moving.
Asmundsen passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Asmundsen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hadjilis struggling a bit here.
Hadjilis taking a bit of punishment here - Asmundsen scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hadjilis tries to escape but Asmundsen is in control.
Asmundsen cracks Hadjilis with a big right hand but Hadjilis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The strikes coming from Asmundsen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hadjilis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Asmundsen cracks Hadjilis with a big right hand but Hadjilis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Trond Asmundsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hadjilis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Asmundsen cracks Hadjilis with a big right hand but Hadjilis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T3#
Asmundsen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hadjilis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Asmundsen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hadjilis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Asmundsen lands some shots froms side control.#SUB2#
Asmundsen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Hadjilis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Asmundsen trying to control the action but Hadjilis is working from the bottom.
Hadjilis can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Hadjilis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Asmundsen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Hadjilis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Asmundsen is looking for a kimura but Hadjilis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Asmundsen to get the leverage.
Asmundsen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Asmundsen wants to take a breather but Hadjilis is having none of it. #SUB#
Hadjilis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Asmundsen pulls his head out easily.
Asmundsen winds up and cracks Hadjilis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Asmundsen prevents Hadjilis from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trond Asmundsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Asmundsen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Asmundsen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Asmundsen moves out of range as Hadjilis strikes.
Asmundsen connects with a looping right hand.
Asmundsen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hadjilis thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for Asmundsen.
Hadjilis throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Asmundsen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Hadjilis has his foot on Asmundsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Asmundsen works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asmundsen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Asmundsen preventing the sweep.
Asmundsen trying to control but Hadjilis is working from the bottom. #T1#
Asmundsen passes Hadjilis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Asmundsen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hadjilis trying to hold on to Asmundsen's head to control him but Asmundsen postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asmundsen throwing shots but Hadjilis is blocking nicely.
Asmundsen slips a nice elbow through Hadjilis's hands, connecting with Hadjilis's forehead.
Hadjilis is trying to maintain the position but Asmundsen is very close to passing his half guard.
Asmundsen lands with a punch from half guard.
Asmundsen lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Hadjilis wants to improve his position but Asmundsen is controlling well.
Asmundsen lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Asmundsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hadjilis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hadjilis trying to hold on to Asmundsen's head to control him but Asmundsen postures up.
Asmundsen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hadjilis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Asmundsen wants to control but Hadjilis is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Asmundsen is working for a kimura but Hadjilis is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Hadjilis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Asmundsen pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Asmundsen is thwarting Hadjilis's attempts to control the position.
Hadjilis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Markos Hadjilis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asmundsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Hadjilis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Asmundsen working over Hadjilis with some ground and pound. Hadjilis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hadjilis tries to roll over but Asmundsen keeps him under control.
Asmundsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Asmundsen stalling.
Hadjilis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hadjilis wants to sweep here but Asmundsen controlling him for the moment.
Asmundsen trying to control but Hadjilis is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hadjilis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hadjilis looking for a guillotine here but Asmundsen defends easily.
Asmundsen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trond Asmundsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Asmundsen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trond Asmundsen!
Our winner, Trond Asmundsen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GC 431: Kuznetsov VS Asmundsen
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Asmundsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Kuznetsov connects with a right hand. Asmundsen shakes it off.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Asmundsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Asmundsen also avoids with ease.
Asmundsen moves out of range of the body kick from Kuznetsov.
Asmundsen cracks Kuznetsov with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asmundsen. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asmundsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Asmundsen avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asmundsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asmundsen.
Nikolai Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov works over Asmundsen's head and body with a nice combination.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Asmundsen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Asmundsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Asmundsen lands with a nice body punch.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Asmundsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asmundsen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Asmundsen slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Asmundsen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
A big right from Asmundsen misses.
Asmundsen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Asmundsen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kuznetsov rather than just go for the knockout.
Asmundsen works the jab nicely.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick which misses Asmundsen's front leg but catches the back leg as Asmundsen tries to avoid it.
Kuznetsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Good leg kick by Asmundsen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
Asmundsen with the counter takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.#T2##TD2#
Asmundsen drives through with a takedown into Kuznetsov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Asmundsen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuznetsov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kuznetsov wants to stand but Asmundsen is controlling the position.
Asmundsen looking to sit in guard and control but Kuznetsov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Asmundsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU#
Kuznetsov stands up from Asmundsen's guard - Kuznetsov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kuznetsov lands a head shot.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Asmundsen moves away and avoids it.
Asmundsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kuznetsov scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Asmundsen checks a leg kick.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Asmundsen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kuznetsov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asmundsen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Asmundsen's head but Asmundsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Asmundsen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kuznetsov to the ground. Asmundsen is now in Kuznetsov's guard.

Kuznetsov wriggles free and stands up.
Kuznetsov slaps away a takedown attempt from Asmundsen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Asmundsen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Asmundsen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuznetsov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kuznetsov punishes Asmundsen's body with a nice straight punch.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.#T4#
Asmundsen moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Asmundsen swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Asmundsen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Asmundsen lands a right hook to the body.
Kuznetsov sizes up Asmundsen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuznetsov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asmundsen finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuznetsov's head.
Asmundsen lands a head shot.
Kuznetsov misses with a head kick.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Asmundsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Asmundsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asmundsen scores with a sloppy right hand. Kuznetsov should have avoided that one.
Asmundsen misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Asmundsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asmundsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kuznetsov blocks a leg kick.
Asmundsen scores with a leg kick.
Asmundsen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asmundsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov dodges the punch combination from Asmundsen.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asmundsen ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Asmundsen lands a jab.
Asmundsen misses with a two punch combination.
Kuznetsov 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.
Asmundsen blocks a head kick by Kuznetsov.
Asmundsen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuznetsov defends it well.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Asmundsen's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Asmundsen.
Kuznetsov 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.
Asmundsen slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asmundsen just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Asmundsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuznetsov stuns Asmundsen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Asmundsen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Kuznetsov kicks Asmundsen off and gets back to his feet.
Asmundsen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Kuznetsov lands.
Asmundsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kuznetsov lands with a good body shot.
Asmundsen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kuznetsov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Asmundsen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD2#
Asmundsen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Asmundsen won't allow Kuznetsov to get back to his feet. #T2#
Asmundsen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Asmundsen from controlling successfully.
Asmundsen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kuznetsov wants to stand but Asmundsen is controlling the position.
Nikolai Kuznetsov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Asmundsen looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Asmundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
so Asmundsen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Asmundsen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Asmundsen prevents Kuznetsov from getting back to his feet.
Asmundsen trying to control but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom. #ES#
Kuznetsov has his feet on Asmundsen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Asmundsen connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Kuznetsov thuds his shin into the meat of Asmundsen's side.
Kuznetsov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuznetsov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Asmundsen ducked under it nicely.
Asmundsen thumps Kuznetsov with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Asmundsen or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuznetsov, which made it look bad.
Asmundsen takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Kuznetsov there.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick which misses Asmundsen's front leg but catches the back leg as Asmundsen tries to avoid it.
Kuznetsov misses with a leg kick
and Asmundsen counters with a straight right hand.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Asmundsen lands a nice shot to the body.
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 Nikolai Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
That's time! Kuznetsov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Asmundsen blocks a head kick by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asmundsen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Asmundsen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A punch lands to the side of Kuznetsov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kuznetsov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Asmundsen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuznetsov on the side of the head.
Asmundsen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuznetsov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Asmundsen moved out of range.
Asmundsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asmundsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Asmundsen moves out of range as Kuznetsov throws a body kick.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Asmundsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Asmundsen also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Asmundsen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuznetsov wants to stand and escape but Asmundsen is having none of it. #T1#
Kuznetsov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Asmundsen 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.
Asmundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asmundsen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #ES#
Kuznetsov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Asmundsen tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Asmundsen back against the cage. #T2#
Asmundsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Asmundsen fails to land.
Asmundsen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Kuznetsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Asmundsen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kuznetsov keeping full guard, as Asmundsen tries to pass.
Asmundsen 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.
Asmundsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Asmundsen from controlling successfully. #ES#
Kuznetsov pushes Asmundsen off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot.
Asmundsen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asmundsen ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.#T4#
Asmundsen lands a jab to the head.
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab from Kuznetsov.
Asmundsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asmundsen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuznetsov scores with a head kick. Asmundsen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asmundsen ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Asmundsen connects with a leg kick.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asmundsen scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Asmundsen misses.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Asmundsen moves out of range easily.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asmundsen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Nikolai Kuznetsov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuznetsov.
Nice sprawl there from Kuznetsov as Asmundsen shoots in.
Asmundsen misses with a wild body shot.
Asmundsen throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asmundsen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Asmundsen misses with a takedown attempt - Kuznetsov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Asmundsen misses with a wild body shot.
Asmundsen throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Asmundsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Asmundsen with the counter takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Asmundsen scores with a jab. Kuznetsov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Asmundsen throws a front kick aimed at Kuznetsov's knee but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that Asmundsen semi-blocks.
Asmundsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asmundsen. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asmundsen scores with a jab to the head.
Asmundsen misses with a straight right.
Asmundsen swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asmundsen on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Asmundsen avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuznetsov wants it to stay on the feet.
Nikolai Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trond Asmundsen.
Decent striking displayed by Kuznetsov there.
Asmundsen misses with a two punch combination.
Asmundsen slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Asmundsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asmundsen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Asmundsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asmundsen connects with a body shot that sends Kuznetsov's belly button to the back.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asmundsen.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asmundsen.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asmundsen.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Asmundsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Asmundsen also avoids with ease.
Asmundsen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice straight punches there by Asmundsen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Asmundsen.
Asmundsen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuznetsov momentarily.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Asmundsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Asmundsen lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Asmundsen finds it's way through Kuznetsov's defenses.
Asmundsen throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Asmundsen.
A head kick misses from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Asmundsen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Kuznetsov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Asmundsen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asmundsen. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Asmundsen.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left. #T4#
Kuznetsov stuffs the takedown.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
Asmundsen avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov.
Asmundsen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Asmundsen.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asmundsen. That's going to slow Kuznetsov down.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetsov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#That has opened up Trond Asmundsen's cut even more.
Asmundsen staying out of range there.
Asmundsen stuns Kuznetsov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Asmundsen throws a series of punches but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice body kick.
Asmundsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Asmundsen was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nikolai Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
That's time! Kuznetsov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Asmundsen moves out of range easily.
Kuznetsov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Asmundsen at a distance.
A big left from Asmundsen misses.
Asmundsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice defenses there by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen with the counter takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuznetsov walks into a jab.
Asmundsen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Asmundsen moves out of range of the body kick from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Asmundsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuznetsov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Asmundsen in his tracks.
Asmundsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asmundsen with the counter takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.#T1#
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
And Asmundsen tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuznetsov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asmundsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to Asmundsen's midsection.
Asmundsen cracks Kuznetsov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kuznetsov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Asmundsen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asmundsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznetsov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Asmundsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asmundsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asmundsen takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick there by Kuznetsov.
Asmundsen shoots and misses
and Kuznetsov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Asmundsen swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kuznetsov avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Asmundsen lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asmundsen scores with a jab.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Asmundsen moves out of range.
Asmundsen shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls well. He's pushed Asmundsen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Asmundsen's ribcage but misses.
Asmundsen cracks Kuznetsov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Asmundsen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Asmundsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Asmundsen also avoids with ease.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Asmundsen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Trond Asmundsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikolai Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Asmundsen with a series of wild strikes but Asmundsen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Asmundsen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Asmundsen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kuznetsov is wriggling around but Asmundsen manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Asmundsen wants to control but Kuznetsov is keeping him busy.
Asmundsen stops Kuznetsov from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Asmundsen seems to be looking for submissions.
Asmundsen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to his feet. #T4##ES#
Kuznetsov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Asmundsen throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asmundsen scores with a nice head shot.
Asmundsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuznetsov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Asmundsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asmundsen takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asmundsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuznetsov with a hook.
Asmundsen throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuznetsov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Kuznetsov!
Nikolai Kuznetsov is the new middleweight champion!
Nikolai Kuznetsov decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: GC 422 Championship Chaos 2
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Asmundsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson thuds his shin into the meat of Asmundsen's side.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asmundsen throws out the jab.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Asmundsen's ribs.
Asmundsen misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Asmundsen checks it
and Asmundsen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A thudding body kick lands there by Asmundsen!
Jab by Johnson.
Asmundsen lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson moves out of range as Asmundsen strikes.
Asmundsen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good shot there by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Asmundsen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Asmundsen ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Asmundsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Asmundsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asmundsen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Asmundsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A combination from Asmundsen does no damage. #TD#
Asmundsen feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Asmundsen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Asmundsen prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Asmundsen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson is looking to stand up but Asmundsen isn't so interested in that idea.
Asmundsen wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Asmundsen prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Asmundsen wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Asmundsen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Asmundsen is having none of it.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Asmundsen manages to pass to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Johnson pushes Asmundsen off looking to stand but Asmundsen dives back in and keeps control.
Asmundsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Asmundsen in particular looking to stall.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Asmundsen connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple. #T3#
Johnson tries to kick Asmundsen off but Asmundsen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asmundsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Asmundsen controlling the pace.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Asmundsen is controlling him well.
Asmundsen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Asmundsen 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.
Asmundsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Asmundsen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Asmundsen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Asmundsen 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.
Johnson pushes Asmundsen off looking to stand but Asmundsen dives back in and keeps control.
Asmundsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Asmundsen wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Asmundsen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Asmundsen lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Asmundsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Asmundsen.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Asmundsen is controlling him
Asmundsen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Asmundsen working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Asmundsen is controlling him
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Asmundsen 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.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Asmundsen is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trond Asmundsen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Asmundsen slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a good cross that connects.
Asmundsen throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
A low kick lands for Asmundsen.
Asmundsen lands a jab.
Asmundsen misses the jab.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Asmundsen misses the shot to the body.
Johnson moves out of range as Asmundsen strikes.
Asmundsen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Asmundsen moves out of range easily.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Asmundsen.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asmundsen moves away.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Asmundsen throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Asmundsen to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Asmundsen moves away and avoids it.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Asmundsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Asmundsen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Asmundsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Trond Asmundsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asmundsen misses with a kick to the body
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Asmundsen jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Asmundsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asmundsen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Asmundsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Asmundsen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asmundsen. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Asmundsen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Asmundsen scores with a jab.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asmundsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asmundsen connects with a high kick.
Trond Asmundsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Asmundsen shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Asmundsen misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Asmundsen feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Asmundsen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Asmundsen is having none of it.
Asmundsen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Asmundsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Asmundsen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Asmundsen is controlling him.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Asmundsen from controlling successfully.
Asmundsen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Asmundsen won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson misses the jab.
Asmundsen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Asmundsen doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Asmundsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asmundsen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Asmundsen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Asmundsen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Asmundsen misses the shot to the body.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Asmundsen lands a jab.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Asmundsen sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asmundsen.
Jab by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Asmundsen lands with an overhand left.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Asmundsen.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Asmundsen misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Asmundsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trond Asmundsen dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Asmundsen moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
Asmundsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asmundsen.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Asmundsen to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Asmundsen moves out of range easily.
Asmundsen lands a nice looking body shot.
A big left from Asmundsen misses. #TD#
Asmundsen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Asmundsen is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Asmundsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Asmundsen trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Asmundsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Asmundsen with a nice head shot there.
Asmundsen prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Asmundsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trond Asmundsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson wants to stand up but Asmundsen is controlling him.
Asmundsen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Asmundsen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Asmundsen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Asmundsen is having none of it.
Asmundsen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Asmundsen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Asmundsen dives into side control.
Asmundsen grinds an elbow into Johnson's temple.
Asmundsen cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T2#
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Asmundsen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
A lull in the action here as Asmundsen stalls from top position.
Johnson defending against the ground and pound.
Johnson pushes Asmundsen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Asmundsen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Asmundsen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Asmundsen prevents Johnson from escaping the position.
Johnson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Asmundsen controls the position from side control.
Asmundsen cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Asmundsen scores with punches from side control.
Asmundsen grinds an elbow into Johnson's temple. #T3#
Johnson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Asmundsen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Asmundsen lands an elbow.
Asmundsen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Asmundsen 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.
Asmundsen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson is pushing Asmundsen's head away, looking to escape. Asmundsen manages to hold on to the position though.
Asmundsen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Asmundsen scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
Asmundsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Asmundsen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Asmundsen drags him back down.
Asmundsen is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Asmundsen is really struggling to control Johnson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Asmundsen scoring with punches and elbows.
Asmundsen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jeff Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trond Asmundsen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asmundsen 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trond Asmundsen!
A relieved looking Trond Asmundsen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#934 Karim v Babinski
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
McStafferson throws out a powerful jab.
Asmundsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McStafferson.
It seemed like Asmundsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asmundsen connects with an inside leg kick.
McStafferson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McStafferson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McStafferson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Asmundsen eats them both and turns towards McStafferson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Asmundsen moves away from the strike by McStafferson.
Asmundsen misses the jab.
McStafferson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McStafferson looks to score with a jab to the body but Asmundsen is just out of range.
McStafferson looks to land a left hand but Asmundsen moved out of range nicely.
Asmundsen lands a nice looking kick to the body. McStafferson takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asmundsen misses with a double jab.
Asmundsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McStafferson.
Asmundsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Asmundsen's jab looks to have found its range, popping McStafferson under the eye.
McStafferson catches Asmundsen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McStafferson punishes Asmundsen's body with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asmundsen. #T1#
McStafferson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Asmundsen looks to land a left hand but McStafferson moved out of range nicely.
Asmundsen cracks McStafferson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McStafferson.
McStafferson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Asmundsen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Asmundsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asmundsen ducks under a wild hook from McStafferson.
McStafferson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McStafferson misses with a combination #TD2#
so Asmundsen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McStafferson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
My spies in The Barn inform me that Asmundsen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Asmundsen trying to control but McStafferson is working from the bottom.
Asmundsen is in close to McStafferson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asmundsen trying to control but McStafferson is working from the bottom.
Asmundsen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Asmundsen in side control, throwing shots but McStafferson defends.
Asmundsen landing strikes.
McStafferson is trying to get back to half guard.
Asmundsen is looking to take a break and control but McStafferson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McStafferson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McStafferson is looking to regain half guard here but Asmundsen keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Asmundsen grinds an elbow into McStafferson's temple.
Asmundsen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Asmundsen taking a breather here.
Asmundsen wants to control but McStafferson is keeping him busy.
McStafferson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McStafferson is working hard here to advance position.#T4##SUB2#
Asmundsen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McStafferson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McStafferson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Asmundsen throws a strike aimed at the side of McStafferson's head but McStafferson avoids it well.
McStafferson regains half guard.
McStafferson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McStafferson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Asmundsen lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Asmundsen throws a sloppy strike and McStafferson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Asmundsen is forced to tap! Great BJJ from McStafferson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaz McStafferson!

Event: GAMMA#931 Joosep v Song
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Augustus throws a head kick that misses.
Asmundsen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Augustus misses the target.
Asmundsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Augustus is looking to counter punch.
Augustus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Augustus swings for the body but Asmundsen moves out of range.
Augustus moves out of range as Asmundsen strikes.
Asmundsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Augustus.
Asmundsen thumps Augustus with a low kick.#TD2#
Augustus gets caught napping as Asmundsen dives in and scores a takedown. Augustus manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Augustus pulls Asmundsen in close to prevent any damage.
Augustus keeping full guard, as Asmundsen tries to pass. #T1#
Asmundsen looking to sit in guard and control but Augustus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Augustus wanted to stand there but Asmundsen had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Augustus postures up.
Augustus looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Asmundsen is looking for a triangle but Augustus pushes his legs off easily.
Asmundsen trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Asmundsen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Augustus 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 Asmundsen.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Augustus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Asmundsen is looking to reverse the position.
Asmundsen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Augustus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Augustus continues to stall.
Asmundsen gets full guard.
Augustus showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Augustus avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Augustus passes Asmundsen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Augustus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Asmundsen tries to get to full guard but Augustus has control of the leg.
Asmundsen is positioning himself well to prevent Augustus advancing to mount.
Asmundsen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Augustus has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Augustus wants to stand but Asmundsen is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up. #T4#
Asmundsen wants to control but Augustus is having none of it.
Augustus controlling his opponent.
Augustus is looking to stand but Asmundsen has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Augustus controlling the pace for now.
Augustus avoids the attempt from Asmundsen to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aurelius Augustus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Augustus.
Asmundsen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Augustus defends it well.
Augustus throws a body kick that misses.
Asmundsen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Augustus misses.
Augustus misses with a wild body shot.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot.
Augustus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Augustus connects with a leg kick.
Augustus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asmundsen can do to turn this around?
Asmundsen cracks Augustus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Asmundsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Augustus.
Asmundsen throws a lazy right hand but Augustus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Augustus throws a jab but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Augustus checks a leg kick.
Asmundsen connects with a looping right hand.
Asmundsen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asmundsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Asmundsen slips a jab from Augustus.#T1#
Augustus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Augustus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Asmundsen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Asmundsen throws a series of strikes that have Augustus backpedaling.
Asmundsen misses with a straight left.
Augustus throwing a counter right hand but Asmundsen manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Augustus.
Asmundsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trond Asmundsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Augustus scores with a decent looking hook.
Asmundsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Augustus.
Asmundsen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Asmundsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augustus moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Augustus misses its target.
Aurelius Augustus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asmundsen scores with a jab. Augustus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Augustus lands a big head kick that sends Asmundsen to the canvas! Augustus follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aurelius Augustus!
Our winner, Aurelius Augustus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#927 Khan v Kodjia
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Asmundsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legba.
Asmundsen walks into a straight right hand from Legba.#CUT2#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Asmundsen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Legba swivels and escapes.
Asmundsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Legba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asmundsen manages to avoid it.
Legba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asmundsen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Asmundsen loads up on a big right hand but Legba slips the punch.
Legba lands a jab to the head.
Legba fails to land with a series of punches.
Legba with a nice cross.
Asmundsen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Asmundsen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Legba's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asmundsen throwing strikes from guard but Legba blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Legba is looking for a triangle but Asmundsen pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Legba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Legba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Legba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Asmundsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Asmundsen working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Legba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Asmundsen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Legba throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Asmundsen advances position into side control!
We've been hearing good reports from Asmundsen'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.
Asmundsen laying and praying for a moment but Legba takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Legba actively working from the bottom here.
Asmundsen is trying to control. Legba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Asmundsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Legba has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Legba looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Legba is not content to let Asmundsen control the position.#SUB2#
Legba looking for submissions off his back.
Asmundsen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Asmundsen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Asmundsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Legba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Legba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Asmundsen pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Legba actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Legba wants to control but Asmundsen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Legba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Asmundsen trying to control but Legba is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asmundsen wants to pass the guard but Legba is keeping the position.
Legba has momentary wrist control but Asmundsen slips an elbow through the middle.
Legba keeping moving, preventing Asmundsen from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Asmundsen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Legba to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Asmundsen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Legba pulls down on the head and he's put Asmundsen to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Papa Legba!
A very excited looking Papa Legba rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: GAMMA#925 Joosep v Robert
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Asmundsen shoots in for a takedown but Buriak shows good takedown defense.
A lazy left from Asmundsen finds it's target.
Asmundsen throws a jab when Buriak was well out of range.
Asmundsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Buriak shapes to counter with a head kick.
Asmundsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buriak was well out of range. Poor timing from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buriak.
Buriak scores with a punch to the head.
Buriak misses with an uppercut. Asmundsen saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Asmundsen misses the target.
Trond Asmundsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asmundsen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asmundsen needs to keep his hands up - Buriak had a free shot at his head there.
Asmundsen misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buriak lands a head kick. Asmundsen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Asmundsen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trond Asmundsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buriak blocks a head kick by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Asmundsen misses. #T1#
Asmundsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buriak was well out of range. Poor timing from Asmundsen.
Buriak is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Asmundsen looks for a takedown but Buriak sprawls well.
Buriak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asmundsen throws out the jab.
Buriak slips a jab from Asmundsen.
Buriak has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Buriak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice leg kick from Buriak, right into the meat of the thigh.
Buriak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asmundsen.
Asmundsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buriak was well out of range. Poor timing from Asmundsen.
Buriak scores with a jab to the head.
Asmundsen motions for Buriak to come forward. Asmundsen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Buriak slips under a jab.
Asmundsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buriak.
Asmundsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buriak.
Asmundsen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Buriak misses with a body punch
and Asmundsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Asmundsen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Asmundsen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Buriak but Buriak pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Buriak blocks a head kick by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buriak takes a swing at Asmundsen's ribcage but misses.
Asmundsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buriak was well out of range. Poor timing from Asmundsen.
Buriak scoring well with a low kick there.
Buriak scores with a decent looking hook.
Buriak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asmundsen moves out of range as Buriak throws a body kick.
Asmundsen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Buriak throws a shot from downtown. Asmundsen moves away and avoids it.
Buriak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asmundsen on the side of the head.
Buriak slips under a jab from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asmundsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buriak at a distance.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot.
Buriak takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Asmundsen thuds a left hand into Buriak's body.#T3#
Asmundsen throws a leg kick which misses Buriak's front leg but catches the back leg as Buriak tries to avoid it.
Asmundsen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Asmundsen misses with an uppercut
and Buriak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big right from Asmundsen misses.
Buriak cracks Asmundsen with an open hand slap.
Dimitri Buriak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Asmundsen drives through with a takedown into Buriak's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Buriak is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asmundsen tries to roll over but Buriak keeps him under control.
Buriak perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Asmundsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Buriak 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. #T4#
Buriak wants to stand up but Asmundsen is controlling the position.
Asmundsen trying to control from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buriak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asmundsen keeps working.
Buriak performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Buriak 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Buriak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Asmundsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dimitri Buriak will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Buriak.
Asmundsen misses with a hook. Buriak ducked under it nicely.
Asmundsen scoring well with a low kick there.
Buriak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Buriak swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Buriak blocks a leg kick.
Buriak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Buriak misses with a low kick.
Asmundsen throws a poor cross that misses
and Buriak counters with a nice leg kick.
Buriak with the inside leg kick.
Asmundsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buriak swings widly with a right hand
and Asmundsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen connects with a nice looking jab.
Buriak avoids the body shot from Asmundsen.
Some wild striking there from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Buriak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Asmundsen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Buriak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Buriak throws an overhand right that lands on Asmundsen's shoulder, as Asmundsen tries to avoid the shot.
Asmundsen misses the jab.
Asmundsen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Buriak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Buriak lands a nice hook to Asmundsen's body. Asmundsen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Buriak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asmundsen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Asmundsen misses with a low kick.
Buriak throws a leg kick which misses Asmundsen's front leg but catches the back leg as Asmundsen tries to avoid it.
Asmundsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buriak was well out of range. Poor timing from Asmundsen.#TD#
Asmundsen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Asmundsen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buriak tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Asmundsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Asmundsen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Buriak rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Asmundsen's guard! Nice work there by Buriak! #T2#
Buriak not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Asmundsen wants to sweep here but Buriak controlling him for the moment.
Buriak not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Buriak wants to pass the guard but Asmundsen is keeping the position.
Buriak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Buriak wants to control from the top but Asmundsen keeps moving. #T3#
Asmundsen being controlled here, momentarily.
Asmundsen trying to keep a closed guard but Buriak is proving a slippery customer.
Asmundsen being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Asmundsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Asmundsen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Asmundsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buriak.
Buriak clobbers Asmundsen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Asmundsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Buriak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asmundsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Buriak.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Buriak lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Asmundsen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Asmundsen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
No joy there for Asmundsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Buriak uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Asmundsen.
Buriak throws a body punch but Asmundsen moves out of range.
Asmundsen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Buriak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asmundsen shoots in looking for a takedown. Buriak tries to sprawl out of it but Asmundsen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buriak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Buriak 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#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Asmundsen.
Buriak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buriak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asmundsen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Buriak can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buriak. Asmundsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Asmundsen misses its target.
Buriak misses with a low kick.
Buriak throws a right hand that Asmundsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Asmundsen also avoids with ease.
Asmundsen throws a right hand that Buriak ducks under and follows up with a left that Buriak also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asmundsen. Buriak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asmundsen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Buriak can pounce on him.
Buriak throws a leg kick which misses Asmundsen's front leg but catches the back leg as Asmundsen tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buriak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buriak throws out a counter right but Asmundsen avoids it with no problem.
Asmundsen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Buriak throws a hook but Asmundsen blocks it.
Buriak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Buriak throws out a counter right but Asmundsen avoids it with no problem.
Asmundsen throws a shot to the body.
Buriak just misses with a punch to the body.
Asmundsen is looking to wear down Buriak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Nice jab there from Asmundsen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asmundsen. Buriak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buriak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Asmundsen lands a leg kick that knocks Buriak off balance momentarily.
Asmundsen blocks a head kick by Buriak.
Buriak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asmundsen.
Buriak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Buriak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asmundsen throws a hook but Buriak avoids it easily.
Asmundsen clobbers Buriak with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Asmundsen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Buriak defends well and Asmundsen ends up having to push Buriak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Asmundsen misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen wants to stall.
Asmundsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dimitri Buriak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Asmundsen misses with some punches.
Asmundsen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Buriak up against the cage.
Asmundsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Asmundsen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Buriak lands with a left to the head.
Trond Asmundsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT2#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.#T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Buriak as Asmundsen tries to tie him up.
Asmundsen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trond Asmundsen.
A shot to the body from Asmundsen misses
and Buriak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Asmundsen thinking.
Buriak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Asmundsen is out of range.
Buriak throws a body shot but no joy.
Buriak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Buriak ducks under a wild hook from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buriak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Buriak.
Buriak is looking for the big counter here.
Asmundsen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Buriak.
Buriak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asmundsen throws a body punch but Buriak moves out of range.
Buriak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asmundsen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Buriak lands a leg kick that knocks Asmundsen off balance momentarily.
Asmundsen tries to bum rush Buriak with a series of wild strikes but Buriak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Asmundsen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buriak's waist but Buriak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Asmundsen off to one side.
Buriak sizes up Asmundsen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Asmundsen looks to land a right hand but Buriak moved out of range.
Asmundsen backing away here, and Buriak unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Buriak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asmundsen.
Buriak feints and then cracks Asmundsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asmundsen down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buriak tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Asmundsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buriak manages to avoid it.
Asmundsen shoots in for a takedown but Buriak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trond Asmundsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Asmundsen.
An attempted straight right counter from Asmundsen misses the target.
Buriak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asmundsen. Asmundsen obviously looking to wear him down.
Buriak misses with a straight right.
Buriak avoids a kick to the body.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buriak.
Asmundsen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Asmundsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Asmundsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Buriak lands with an overhand left.
Buriak misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dimitri Buriak.
I've got Buriak winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dimitri Buriak!
Dimitri Buriak thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#922 Joosep v Dionisy
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Costa slips under a jab from Asmundsen.
Costa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asmundsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Costa.
The fight stays on the outside here - Costa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Asmundsen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Costa throws a good cross that connects.
Asmundsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costa manages to avoid it.#TD#
Costa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Asmundsen is not content to let Costa control the position.
Costa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asmundsen tries to get to full guard but Costa has control of the leg.
Costa trying to mount his opponent but Asmundsen defends it.
Costa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asmundsen keeps working.
Costa winds up and cracks Asmundsen with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Costa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Asmundsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Asmundsen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Asmundsen keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
Asmundsen is trying to keep Costa in close.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Asmundsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Costa with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Costa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Costa stopping the sweep attempt from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen controls Costa momentarily but Costa frees himself. #SUB2#
Asmundsen looking for a guillotine here but Costa defends easily.
Costa lands a couple of digs.
Asmundsen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Costa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Asmundsen is trying to keep Costa in close.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Costa wants to control from the top but Asmundsen keeps moving. #T3#
Costa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asmundsen moves away.
Costa throws out a loose jab but Asmundsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costa looks to land a combination but Asmundsen avoids it well.
Asmundsen is looking to score with low kicks.
Costa lands a lovely overhand right.
Costa dives in for a single leg takedown but Asmundsen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Asmundsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Asmundsen trying to stall but Costa improves his position.
Asmundsen works on Costa's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asmundsen.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Costa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Costa breaks the clinch.
Asmundsen misses with a hook.#T4#
Asmundsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costa manages to avoid it.
Asmundsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Costa.
A countering left hand to the body from Asmundsen misses.
Costa goes for a double leg but Asmundsen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Asmundsen continues to drive forward.
Asmundsen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Costa.
Costa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Asmundsen fails to land.
Asmundsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asmundsen misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asmundsen lands a shot to the body.
Costa lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Costa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Costa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD2#
Asmundsen gets a double leg takedown into Costa's guard.
Asmundsen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Costa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Costa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Asmundsen is one step ahead there.
Asmundsen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Costa's head.
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 Santiago Costa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Asmundsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costa darts in looking for a takedown but Asmundsen gets double underhooks and turns Costa into the cage.
Come on Asmundsen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Asmundsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Costa backwards. #TD#
Costa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Asmundsen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Asmundsen is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Costa off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Costa is hanging on to Asmundsen's back as he tries to escape.
Asmundsen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Costa not allowing Asmundsen to control his hands.
Costa tries to keep control of the position but Asmundsen is staying busy.
Costa controlling well, preventing Asmundsen from escaping the position. #T1##SUB#
Costa is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Costa struggling to keep hold of the position.
Costa keeps control of the position as Asmundsen tries to break free. #SUB#
Costa is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Asmundsen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Asmundsen for a finish.
Asmundsen trying to control but not successfully.
Costa doesn't have the hooks in and Asmundsen manages to turn into his guard.
Costa trying to control the position here. #T2#
Costa looking for a sweep. Not yet Costa, not yet.
Asmundsen is looking to work some ground and pound but Costa has wrist control.
Asmundsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Asmundsen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Costa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Asmundsen has managed to get both his arms back between Costa's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Costa is on top in guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Asmundsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Asmundsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Costa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Costa trying to control but Asmundsen is working from the bottom.
Asmundsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Asmundsen trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Asmundsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Asmundsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Asmundsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Asmundsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Costa manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Costa keeping moving, preventing Asmundsen from controlling successfully.
Costa wants to sweep here but Asmundsen controlling him for the moment.
Costa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 Santiago Costa will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Costa.
Asmundsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Costa is just out of range.
Nice shot by Asmundsen.
Costa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Asmundsen as he jumps to the side.
Asmundsen tests Costa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Costa moves forwards but Asmundsen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Trond Asmundsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asmundsen fails to land the takedown.
Costa tries to clinch but Asmundsen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asmundsen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Costa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asmundsen digs a good body shot into Costa's ribs.
Costa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Asmundsen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asmundsen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Costa misses the shot to the body.
Asmundsen feints the counter takedown.
Asmundsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Asmundsen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Costa looks to score with a jab to the body but Asmundsen is just out of range.
Costa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Costa throws a body shot but no joy.
Asmundsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asmundsen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Costa.
Asmundsen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Costa is fending him off so far but Asmundsen persists. Nope, Costa circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Asmundsen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Costa's guard.
Asmundsen lands a couple of digs.
Asmundsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Asmundsen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Asmundsen wants to control from the top but Costa keeps moving.
Costa looking for a sweep. Not yet Costa, not yet.
Costa pulls Asmundsen in close to his closed guard and prevents Asmundsen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Costa 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##T2#
Costa wants to control but Asmundsen is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Asmundsen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asmundsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Asmundsen, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Costa's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Asmundsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Costa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Costa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Asmundsen working for submissions but it's allowed Costa to get to half guard.
Santiago Costa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Costa content to control rather than advance.
Trond Asmundsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Costa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Asmundsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Costa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Asmundsen is looking for a sweep. Costa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Costa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Asmundsen looking for submissions off his back.
Costa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Costa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Santiago Costa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Costa.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asmundsen keeps the fight on the outside.
Asmundsen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trond Asmundsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Costa 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Santiago Costa!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Santiago Costa waved his t-shirt featuring FUClothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: GAMMA#916 Papa v Roland
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River throws a low kick but Asmundsen avoids it.
River throws a right and a left that both miss.
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
River gets caught flat footed, as Asmundsen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
River has his foot on Asmundsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Asmundsen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
River is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Asmundsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Asmundsen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
River can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Asmundsen controls the pace.
Asmundsen tries to free his leg and advance position but River is retaining full guard. #T1#
River wants to sweep here but Asmundsen controlling him for the moment.
River keeping moving, preventing Asmundsen from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
River is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Asmundsen stays in close to River's body and controls the position.
Asmundsen lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
River looking for a guillotine here but Asmundsen defends easily.
River avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Asmundsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Asmundsen slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Asmundsen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Asmundsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
River wants to get back to full guard.
Asmundsen is thwarting River's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
River actively working from the bottom here.
River trying to hold on to Asmundsen's head to control him but Asmundsen postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Asmundsen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Asmundsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, River has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nice strikes from Asmundsen there. #T4#
Asmundsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but River does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Asmundsen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
River is looking to control Asmundsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can River avoid being mounted?
River might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Asmundsen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asmundsen thows a huge punch but River dodges it nicely.
River is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Asmundsen scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trond Asmundsen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Asmundsen.
River throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Asmundsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asmundsen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of River's head.
Asmundsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
Asmundsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River misses with a low kick.
River swings for the body but Asmundsen moves out of range.
River takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Asmundsen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asmundsen.
River uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Asmundsen throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River throws a leg kick but Asmundsen moved away.
Asmundsen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
An inside leg kick from River misses.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asmundsen throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asmundsen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Asmundsen throws a big shot that misses.
Asmundsen avoids the body shot from River.
Asmundsen fires out a quick counter leg kick but River just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Nice defenses there by River.
River throws a head kick but Asmundsen moves out of range.
Asmundsen misses with a hook.
River thows a body kick. Asmundsen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
River fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
River blocks a jab.
Asmundsen moves away from the strike by River.
Asmundsen misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Asmundsen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asmundsen.
River looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asmundsen lands a really nice looking cross but River seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asmundsen looks to land a combination but River avoids it well.
Asmundsen lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
River is looking to slow Asmundsen down with leg kicks.
Asmundsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asmundsen avoids the body shot from River.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Asmundsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Asmundsen.
River on the wrong end of a nice jab.
River defending well as Asmundsen loads up on a big left hand.
River motions for Asmundsen to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
River scores with a shot to the body.
River misses with a looping left.
River on the wrong end of a nice jab.
River throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Patrick River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asmundsen dips to his left and cracks River with an uppercut!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Asmundsen tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River swings away with a body shot that misses
and Asmundsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Crunch! River slams his shin into Asmundsen's torso.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and Asmundsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
River tests Asmundsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Asmundsen misses its intended target.
River throws out a counter right but Asmundsen avoids it with no problem.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asmundsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asmundsen.
River throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
River throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asmundsen on the side of the head.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asmundsen moves away from the strike by River.
Asmundsen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws out a powerful jab.
River looks to land a right hand but Asmundsen moved out of range.
River throws a predictable looking body shot
and Asmundsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asmundsen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Asmundsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asmundsen thows a body kick. River tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD#
River gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Asmundsen to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4#
River is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Asmundsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Asmundsen landing with the ground and pound.
Asmundsen won't allow River to sweep him here.
Asmundsen trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 Trond Asmundsen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Asmundsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Asmundsen throws a poor cross that misses
letting River counter with a right hand.
River falls off balance throwing a combination
and Asmundsen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A leg kick checked by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
Asmundsen moves out of range as River strikes.
A quick step to the side and Asmundsen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
River throws out a loose jab but Asmundsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
River misses with a looping left.
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
River defending well as Asmundsen loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands the left hand.
Asmundsen tries to clinch up but River circles away and keeps his distance.
River avoids the body shot from Asmundsen.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut there from Asmundsen.#T1#
River will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen lands a nice looking body kick.
Asmundsen misses with an uppercut.
River throws a looping overhand right but Asmundsen ducks down to avoid it.
Donk. River catches Asmundsen right on the button with a cross.
Asmundsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and River counters with an outside leg kick.
Asmundsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Asmundsen's sensitive parts.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asmundsen throws out the jab.
River misses with a body kick.
River fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
River rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asmundsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Asmundsen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Asmundsen moves away from the strike by River.
River takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asmundsen throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
Asmundsen throws a series of punches but River avoids them all with ease.
Asmundsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
Patrick River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asmundsen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Asmundsen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? River is fending him off so far but Asmundsen persists. Nope, River circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trond Asmundsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Asmundsen.
Nice cross by River.
River smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
River takes a swing at Asmundsen's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Asmundsen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Patrick River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Asmundsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River tries to score with a low kick but Asmundsen moves his leg out of the way.
River checks a leg kick nicely.
And River responds with a good body kick, but Asmundsen manages to step out the way in time.
Asmundsen tries to close the distance and clinch but River swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asmundsen lands a two punch combo.
Asmundsen loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
Asmundsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
Asmundsen scores with a hook to the body. River takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asmundsen.
River fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
Asmundsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asmundsen moves out of range of the body kick from River.
River misses with a combination
and Asmundsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asmundsen blocks a leg kick.
Asmundsen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4##TD#
Asmundsen drives through with a takedown into River's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
River has momentary wrist control but Asmundsen slips an elbow through the middle.
Asmundsen throws a strike but River rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
River is posturing up here but Asmundsen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! River tries to roll out but it's too tight and River has to tap! Slick submission there by Asmundsen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trond Asmundsen!
An out of breath Trond Asmundsen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#913 Papa v Raffington
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Asmundsen lands with a kick to the temple. McStafferson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Asmundsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McStafferson.
Some wild striking there from Asmundsen.
McStafferson slips a jab from Asmundsen.#TD2#
McStafferson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Asmundsen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
McStafferson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
McStafferson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McStafferson uses his free foot to push down on Asmundsen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Asmundsen.
McStafferson with shots to the head and body - Asmundsen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Asmundsen is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Barn, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
McStafferson looking to control but Asmundsen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
McStafferson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Asmundsen has worked his arm free - good work by Asmundsen!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McStafferson wants to control but Asmundsen is keeping him busy.
Asmundsen is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
McStafferson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Asmundsen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
McStafferson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Asmundsen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McStafferson but great work by Asmundsen.#T2#
Asmundsen working the ground and pound but McStafferson is defending the strikes.
McStafferson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Asmundsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but McStafferson keeps working.
Asmundsen throwing shots but McStafferson is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
McStafferson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Asmundsen pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
McStafferson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Asmundsen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Asmundsen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McStafferson's head. #T3#
McStafferson taking some punishment here, with Asmundsen in his half guard.
McStafferson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McStafferson has hold of Asmundsen's hands but Asmundsen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Asmundsen trying to control from half guard but McStafferson is working away.
Asmundsen lands with a punch from half guard.
McStafferson manages to get to full guard.
McStafferson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Asmundsen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McStafferson keeping moving, preventing Asmundsen from controlling successfully.
McStafferson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McStafferson looking for a sweep. Not yet McStafferson, not yet.
Asmundsen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
McStafferson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Asmundsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that McStafferson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Asmundsen works over McStafferson with some ground and pound from guard.
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 Trond Asmundsen 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##TD#
Asmundsen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McStafferson was covering up waiting for the punch and Asmundsen finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
McStafferson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Asmundsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
McStafferson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Asmundsen defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Asmundsen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McStafferson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Asmundsen defends well.
McStafferson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Asmundsen is one step ahead there. #T1#
Asmundsen working some strikes from top position.
Asmundsen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Asmundsen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McStafferson working a defensive guard but Asmundsen manages to pass into side control anyway. #SUB#
Asmundsen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McStafferson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McStafferson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB#
Asmundsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McStafferson, who protects the arm well. #T2#
McStafferson tries to improve position but can't.
Asmundsen throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and McStafferson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Trond Asmundsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McStafferson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Asmundsen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Asmundsen's back!#SUB2#
Asmundsen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Asmundsen turns into McStafferson and is now in his guard.
Asmundsen postures up and lands a big shot to McStafferson's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asmundsen trying to control but McStafferson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Asmundsen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Asmundsen wants to control from the top but McStafferson keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Asmundsen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Asmundsen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Asmundsen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McStafferson 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.
Asmundsen wants to control from the top but McStafferson keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
McStafferson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Asmundsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McStafferson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McStafferson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McStafferson keeping moving, preventing Asmundsen from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McStafferson controls Asmundsen momentarily but Asmundsen frees himself.
Asmundsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trond Asmundsen dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McStafferson. #SUB2#
McStafferson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Asmundsen has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
McStafferson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Asmundsen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Asmundsen regains half guard.
McStafferson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McStafferson wants to advance to full mount but Asmundsen doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStafferson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asmundsen is keeping the position for now.
Asmundsen pulls McStafferson in close to his closed guard and prevents McStafferson from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
McStafferson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Asmundsen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McStafferson, into his guard. #REVR##T1#
Asmundsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
McStafferson looking for a guillotine here but Asmundsen defends easily.
Asmundsen wants to control from the top but McStafferson keeps moving.
Asmundsen is working McStafferson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #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.
Asmundsen lands a couple of elbows.
Asmundsen looking to sit in guard and control but McStafferson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Asmundsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Asmundsen, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asmundsen is trying to control the position but McStafferson postures up.
Asmundsen keeping moving, preventing McStafferson from controlling successfully.
McStafferson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Asmundsen is trying to control the position but McStafferson postures up. #SUB#
Asmundsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McStafferson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asmundsen is keeping the position for now.
Asmundsen keeping moving, preventing McStafferson from controlling successfully.
McStafferson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB#
Asmundsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McStafferson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McStafferson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McStafferson wants to pass the guard but Asmundsen is keeping the position.#SUB#
McStafferson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Asmundsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McStafferson has managed to get both his arms back between Asmundsen's legs - danger averted.
McStafferson tries to free his leg and advance position but Asmundsen is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Asmundsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McStafferson defends it easily.
McStafferson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asmundsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McStafferson wants to control from the top but Asmundsen keeps moving.
Kaz McStafferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Asmundsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Asmundsen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McStafferson is aware though and is defending well.
McStafferson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Asmundsen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McStafferson is pressing down on Asmundsen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Asmundsen is holding on for now. #SUB2#
McStafferson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Asmundsen defends it well.
Asmundsen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McStafferson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McStafferson's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Asmundsen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McStafferson is defending well though. Asmundsen let's go of the attempt for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kaz McStafferson.
Well Asmundsen 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Trond Asmundsen!
During a confident post fight interview, Trond Asmundsen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#908 Lohmus v Turillo
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Asmundsen.
Le Phat connects with a high kick.
Roc Le Phat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Phat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asmundsen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asmundsen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Le Phat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Le Phat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big left from Asmundsen misses.
Le Phat swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Asmundsen counters with a single leg into guard. Le Phat didn't expect that.
Le Phat is trying to keep Asmundsen in close. #SUB#
Le Phat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Asmundsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Asmundsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Le Phat controls Asmundsen momentarily but Asmundsen frees himself.
Asmundsen wants to control from the top but Le Phat keeps moving.
Le Phat 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.#T1#
Asmundsen is fighting to break Le Phat's control of his arms but Le Phat is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Le Phat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Asmundsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Asmundsen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Asmundsen trying to control but Le Phat is working from the bottom.
Asmundsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Le Phat works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Asmundsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Asmundsen cracks Le Phat with a solid left hand.
Asmundsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Le Phat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Asmundsen sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Asmundsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Asmundsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Asmundsen landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Asmundsen throwing strikes from guard but Le Phat blocks nicely.
Asmundsen postures up and lands a big shot to Le Phat's brow.
Asmundsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Le Phat wants to improve his position but instead Asmundsen has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asmundsen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Le Phat avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Asmundsen. #T3##SUB2#
Asmundsen seems to be working for a kimura but Le Phat defends the submission attempt.
Le Phat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Asmundsen is working away from the top position though.
Asmundsen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Le Phat's head.
Asmundsen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Le Phat is positioning himself well to prevent Asmundsen advancing to mount.
Asmundsen is looking to take a break and control but Le Phat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Le Phat is looking for a sweep. Asmundsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Asmundsen slips a nice elbow through Le Phat's hands, connecting with Le Phat's forehead.
Le Phat wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Le Phat is working hard here to advance position.
Asmundsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Le Phat is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Le Phat trying to hold on to Asmundsen's head to control him but Asmundsen postures up. #SUB2#
Asmundsen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Asmundsen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Le Phat's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asmundsen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Asmundsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Le Phat tries to get to full guard but Asmundsen has control of the leg.
Le Phat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Asmundsen is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trond Asmundsen dominated that round.
That's time! Le Phat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A punch combination from Le Phat misses.
Asmundsen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Le Phat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Asmundsen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Asmundsen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Le Phat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roc Le Phat is winning the standup battle so far.
Le Phat with a hook.
Asmundsen throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Phat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asmundsen.
A swing and a miss from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen digs a good hook to Le Phat's body.
Le Phat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asmundsen works the jab nicely.
Le Phat moves out of range as Asmundsen strikes.
Le Phat tries to counter by clinching up but Asmundsen breaks away and moves out of range.
Asmundsen wants to land a leg kick but Le Phat is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Le Phat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Le Phat tries to clinch up but Asmundsen circles away and keeps his distance.
Le Phat misses with a body shot
and Asmundsen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Le Phat's knee momentarily.
Asmundsen misses with a looping left.#T1#
Asmundsen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Asmundsen stuns Le Phat with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Asmundsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asmundsen feints the counter takedown.
Asmundsen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Le Phats jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Asmundsen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Asmundsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Le Phat lands a jab to the head.
Asmundsen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Le Phat rushes Asmundsen and presses him up against the cage.
Le Phat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asmundsen prevents a body shot from Le Phat.
Le Phat misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asmundsen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asmundsen lands a body shot.
Le Phat tries to land knees in the clinch but Asmundsen avoids the damage to the body.
Le Phat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Le Phat misses with a body punch.
Asmundsen misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Asmundsen pushes Le Phat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asmundsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Phat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Le Phat.
Le Phat lands a nice uppercut.
Asmundsen blocks the elbow strike.
Asmundsen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Le Phat walks away with a smile on his face. Asmundsen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Le Phat slips a jab from Asmundsen.
A punch combination from Le Phat misses.
Le Phat tries to close the distance and clinch but Asmundsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Asmundsen. Those never looked like landing.
Asmundsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Le Phat.
Asmundsen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Le Phat wants to clinch.
Asmundsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asmundsen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Asmundsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asmundsen works Le Phat's body with a nice hook.
Asmundsen with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Le Phat.#T3#
Le Phat misses with the combination.
Asmundsen misses with a wild body shot.
Le Phat misses the body punch #TD2#
and Asmundsen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Asmundsen slips a nice elbow through Le Phat's hands, connecting with Le Phat's forehead.
Le Phat trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Le Phat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Asmundsen trying to control from half guard but Le Phat is working away.
Asmundsen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Asmundsen wants to take a breather but Le Phat is having none of it.
Asmundsen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Le Phat keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Le Phat missing with punches from the bottom.
Le Phat trying to hold on to Asmundsen's head to control him but Asmundsen postures up.
Asmundsen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Trond Asmundsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Asmundsen is trying to control. Le Phat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Le Phat is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Asmundsen scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Asmundsen is working for a kimura but Le Phat is defending it quite comfortably.
Le Phat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Le Phat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trond Asmundsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Le Phat feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Asmundsens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Asmundsen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Le Phat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Asmundsen.
Le Phat digs a good body shot into Asmundsen's ribs.
Le Phat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Le Phat throws a hook but Asmundsen avoids it easily.
Asmundsen avoids the head kick by Le Phat.
Asmundsen slaps away a takedown attempt from Le Phat, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Le Phat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asmundsen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen lands a jab to the head.
A big left from Asmundsen misses. #CL#
Le Phat instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Asmundsen pulls Le Phat into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asmundsen is trying to keep Le Phat in close.
Le Phat not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Asmundsen keeping moving, preventing Le Phat from controlling successfully.
Le Phat is in close to Asmundsen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Le Phat wants to control from the top but Asmundsen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Asmundsen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Le Phat is aware though and is defending well.
Le Phat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Le Phat makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Asmundsen is trying to keep Le Phat in close.
Le Phat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Le Phat is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Asmundsen has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Le Phat is looking to defend but Asmundsen has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Le Phat! Asmundsen pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Le Phat taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Trond Asmundsen!
Trond Asmundsen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#904 Spud v McCracken
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Asmundsen looks to throw the jab but Mollen is out of range.
Mollen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asmundsen avoids the body shot from Mollen.
Mollen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mollen was well out of range. Poor timing from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen misses with a hook. Mollen ducked under it nicely.
Asmundsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Asmundsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mollen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asmundsen.
Mollen throws an overhand right that lands on Asmundsen's shoulder, as Asmundsen tries to avoid the shot.
Asmundsen misses with the body kick#TD#
and Mollen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Asmundsen's guard.#SU#
Mollen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mollen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asmundsen.
Mollen ducks under a wild hook from Asmundsen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mollen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asmundsen tests Mollen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mollen tries to score with a low kick but Asmundsen moves his leg out of the way.
A lazy body kick from Asmundsen #TD#
and Mollen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Asmundsen!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mollen working away.
Asmundsen is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mollen is staying active.
Asmundsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU#
Mollen stands up.
Asmundsen scores with a body shot.
Mollen slips under a jab from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen with a nice calf kick.
Mollen slips a straight right by Asmundsen.
Some wild striking there from Asmundsen. #T2#
Asmundsen walks into a straight right hand from Mollen.#CUT#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Asmundsen throws a hook to the side of Mollen's head but Mollen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mollen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mollen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mollen misses with an uppercut
and Asmundsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Asmundsen lunges at Mollen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mollen's hand.
Asmundsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mollen manages to avoid it.
Mollen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asmundsen fails with the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Mollen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asmundsen throws out a counter right but Mollen avoids it with no problem.
Asmundsen ducks under a wild hook from Mollen.
Mollen throws a looping overhand right but Asmundsen ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Asmundsen misses its intended target.
Mollen avoids the body shot from Asmundsen.
Mollen ducks under a wild hook from Asmundsen.
Mollen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T3#
Mollen ducks under a wild hook from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mollen.
Mollen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mollen throws a sloppy head kick and Asmundsen moves out of range easily.
Asmundsen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mollen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Asmundsen lands a glancing blow to the side of Mollen's head.
Mollen ducks under a wild hook from Asmundsen.
Mollen throwing a counter right hand but Asmundsen manages to avoid it.
Asmundsen throws an off balance right hand
and Mollen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mollen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mollen misses with an uppercut. Asmundsen saw that one coming.
Asmundsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asmundsen throws a head kick that misses.
Asmundsen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mollen on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asmundsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mollen is looking to counter punch.
Asmundsen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Asmundsen checks a leg kick.
Mollen scores with a nice strike.
Asmundsen throws a right hand that misses
and Mollen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asmundsen blocks a jab.
Mollen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Asmundsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Mollen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Asmundsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Mollen counters with a low kick, right behind Asmundsen 's knee.
Asmundsen throws a right hand that misses
and Mollen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Asmundsen is rocked!
A punch combination from Asmundsen misses.
Mollen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mollen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mollen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asmundsen.
Mollen tries to counter with a takedown but Asmundsen is quick to defend against it.
Mollen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Asmundsen looks to throw the jab but Mollen is out of range.
Mollen throws a shot from downtown. Asmundsen moves away and avoids it.
Mollen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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 Hallis Mollen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Asmundsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asmundsen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asmundsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot.
Mollen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Asmundsen.
Mollen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asmundsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mollen.
Asmundsen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mollen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Asmundsen just manages to avoid it.
Mollen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asmundsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asmundsen.
Asmundsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Mollen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mollen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asmundsen.
Trond Asmundsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Mollen misses the target.
Mollen throws a hook to the side of Asmundsen's head but Asmundsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asmundsen scores with a shot to the body.
Mollen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Asmundsen's head.
Mollen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asmundsen.
Mollen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Mollen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mollen defending well as Asmundsen loads up on a big left hand.
Asmundsen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mollen throws a shot from downtown. Asmundsen moves away and avoids it.
Mollen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mollen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Asmundsen connects with a right hand. Mollen shakes it off.
Mollen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mollen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen with the counter takedown but Mollen avoids it easily.
Asmundsen misses the jab.
Mollen is looking to counter punch.
Asmundsen throws a hook but Mollen blocks it.
Mollen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asmundsen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mollen fails to land with a series of punches.
Mollen throws a hook but Asmundsen avoids it easily.
Mollen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mollen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Asmundsen scores with a jab. Mollen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mollen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asmundsen connects with a body shot.
Mollen misses with a straight left.
Mollen moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Asmundsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mollen doesn't seem bothered though.
Asmundsen cracks a nice hook into Mollen's ribs.
Asmundsen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mollen takes one on the button.
Mollen stuffs the takedown.
Trond Asmundsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asmundsen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Asmundsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mollen slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Mollen misses the target. #T3#
Mollen cracks Asmundsen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asmundsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mollen was well out of range. Poor timing from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mollen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mollen throws a lazy right hand but Asmundsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mollen misses with an uppercut. Asmundsen saw that one coming.
A left lands for Mollen.
Mollen jabs at Asmundsen's body.
Asmundsen lands with an overhand left.
Asmundsen misses with a jab to the body
and Mollen counters with a straight right hand.
Mollen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asmundsen lands with a straight right. Mollen didn't see that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Mollen. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asmundsen lands with an uppercut that bounces Mollen off the cage and back into range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Asmundsen.
Mollen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asmundsen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Asmundsen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asmundsen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mollen lands a nice shot that snaps Asmundsen's head back.
Mollen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Mollen misses its intended target.
Mollen slips under a jab from Asmundsen.#CL#
Mollen clinches up against the cage.
Asmundsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Asmundsen throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Mollen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asmundsen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Mollen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mollen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Asmundsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mollen backwards.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Asmundsen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
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 Hallis Mollen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
That's time! Mollen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Mollen misses.
A big right from Asmundsen misses.
Asmundsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mollen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asmundsen.
Mollen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Asmundsen.
Mollen throws a jab but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Mollen throws a looping overhand right but Asmundsen ducks down to avoid it.
Mollen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mollen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asmundsen.
Mollen moves out of range of the strikes.
Asmundsen takes a swing at Mollen's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mollen connects with a right hand. Asmundsen shakes it off.
Mollen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asmundsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asmundsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mollen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Mollen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asmundsen.
Mollen thumps Asmundsen with a low kick.
Asmundsen lands a right hook to the body.
Asmundsen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Asmundsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asmundsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mollen missing with a left hand there. Asmundsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good shot there by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen tries to land a front kick but Mollen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Asmundsen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab from Asmundsen.
Mollen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asmundsen avoids the body shot from Mollen.
Asmundsen feints the counter takedown.
Asmundsen looks to land a combination but Mollen avoids it well.
Asmundsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mollen moves away.
Hallis Mollen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mollen throws a low kick but Asmundsen moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mollen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Asmundsen swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Mollen counters with a takedown into side control.
Asmundsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mollen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Asmundsen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mollen off and has taken his back!
Asmundsen has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Mollen.
Asmundsen throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Mollen is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Asmundsen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Asmundsen is striking from the back but Mollen escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Trond Asmundsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mollen is staying active underneath Asmundsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mollen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Asmundsen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mollen to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mollen wants to get back to his feet but Asmundsen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Asmundsen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mollen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Asmundsen has Mollen in his guard.#REVR#
Asmundsen controls Mollen momentarily but Mollen frees himself. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Asmundsen working a defensive guard but Mollen passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Asmundsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Asmundsen wants to get back to full guard.
Mollen wants to stand up but Asmundsen has a hold of him and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hallis Mollen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mollen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hallis Mollen!
Hallis Mollen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: GAMMA#900 Hiro v Karim
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Asmundsen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
Asmundsen throws a solid leg kick but Phoenix takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Asmundsen.
Asmundsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix throws out a counter right but Asmundsen avoids it with no problem.
Phoenix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Asmundsen slips a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix stuffs the takedown.
Phoenix dips to his left and cracks Asmundsen with an uppercut!
Phoenix digs a good body shot into Asmundsen's ribs.
Asmundsen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phoenix to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Phoenix does it's job there.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Asmundsen blocks a jab.
Asmundsen tries to counter with a takedown but Phoenix is quick to defend against it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Asmundsen's head but Asmundsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been informed that Phoenix has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Asmundsen throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Asmundsen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Asmundsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phoenix.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Asmundsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phoenix wants to slow Asmundsen down by chopping away at his legs.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Asmundsen lands a body shot.
Phoenix throws a hook but Asmundsen avoids it easily.
Asmundsen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Phoenix gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch combination from Asmundsen misses.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asmundsen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Asmundsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix jabs Asmundsen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asmundsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Asmundsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix lands with a nice body punch.
Asmundsen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Phoenix.
Asmundsen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Phoenix connects with a right hand. Asmundsen shakes it off.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Asmundsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asmundsen finds it's way round the side to connect with Phoenix's head. #T3#
A jab from Phoenix misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Phoenix.
Nice defenses there by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Asmundsen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Asmundsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix throws a good cross that connects.
Asmundsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix lands with a good body shot.
Asmundsen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Phoenix.
Asmundsen moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Asmundsen is looking to slow Phoenix down with leg kicks.
Asmundsen moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Phoenix throws a hook but Asmundsen blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asmundsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asmundsen loads up on a big right hand but Phoenix slips the punch.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Asmundsen moved out of range.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Phoenix throws a leg kick but Asmundsen moved away.
Asmundsen throws a series of strikes that have Phoenix backpedaling.
Asmundsen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Phoenix counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trond Asmundsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asmundsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Asmundsen ducked under it nicely.
Asmundsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
That's time! Asmundsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A clash of legs there as Phoenix blocks the low kick.
Nice body punch from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the body.
Asmundsen is looking to wear down Phoenix with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Asmundsen misses.
Phoenix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phoenix misses with a body punch
and Asmundsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Phoenix stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Asmundsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Phoenix counters with a low kick, right behind Asmundsen 's knee.
Asmundsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Asmundsen finds it's way through Phoenix's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.#T1#
Phoenix thuds his right hand into Asmundsen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Asmundsen shoots and misses
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asmundsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Phoenix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Asmundsen is out of range.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asmundsen throws out the jab.
Asmundsen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phoenix swings for the body but Asmundsen moves out of range.
Asmundsen feints and then cracks Phoenix's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Phoenix down.
Nice shot by Phoenix.
Asmundsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phoenix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Asmundsen.#T2#
Phoenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asmundsen.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix connects with a right hand. Asmundsen shakes it off.
Asmundsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phoenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asmundsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Asmundsen shoots in but Phoenix avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Phoenix misses with a low kick.
Blake Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asmundsen throws a chopping leg kick but Phoenix manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Phoenix connects with a solid leg kick.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Asmundsen slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Asmundsen takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Phoenix takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Asmundsen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Phoenix slaps away a takedown attempt from Asmundsen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trond Asmundsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asmundsen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Asmundsen ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Asmundsen.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Asmundsen lands a nice hook to Phoenix's body. Phoenix takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Asmundsen takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asmundsen, as that shot connected.
Asmundsen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Phoenix throws a right hand that misses
and Asmundsen counters with a left and a right that stings Phoenix. #T4#
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!
Phoenix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Asmundsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phoenix! But no joy.
Asmundsen ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Asmundsen swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Asmundsen throws a push kick but Phoenix slaps the foot to one side.
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Phoenix throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Asmundsen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Phoenix won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asmundsen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Asmundsen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Phoenix avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Asmundsen.
Asmundsen 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.
Phoenix tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
Jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Asmundsen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Asmundsen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Phoenix manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Phoenix is pulling down on Asmundsen's head to control his posture.
Asmundsen trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Phoenix trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Phoenix working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Asmundsen.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Phoenix working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Asmundsen.
Phoenix pulls Asmundsen in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blake Phoenix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asmundsen has a takedown stuffed.
Phoenix fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asmundsen on the side of the head.#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.
Phoenix scores with a body shot.
Asmundsen blocks a jab.
Asmundsen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Phoenix connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Phoenix scores with a decent looking hook.
Asmundsen throws a sloppy body shot
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Asmundsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Asmundsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asmundsen manages to avoid it.
Trond Asmundsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Phoenix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Asmundsen throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.
Asmundsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asmundsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy right hand. Asmundsen should have avoided that one.
Asmundsen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Asmundsen or perhaps it was just good defense by Phoenix, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trond Asmundsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Asmundsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Asmundsen is just out of range.
Asmundsen misses with a looping left.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Asmundsen misses with a looping right.
Phoenix throws out a counter right but Asmundsen avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asmundsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Asmundsen has a takedown stuffed.
Phoenix connects with a body shot.
Phoenix throws a hook but Asmundsen blocks it.
Asmundsen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Asmundsen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Phoenix makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Asmundsen misses with an uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asmundsen misses with a takedown
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Asmundsen ducks right into an uppercut from Phoenix.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Asmundsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Phoenix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Phoenix winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phoenix!
Our winner, Blake Phoenix, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#896 Papa v Newton
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Parker misses the target.
Parker scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Asmundsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Parker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Parker throws a leg kick
and Asmundsen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Parker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Parker tries to clinch but Asmundsen moves out of range.
Asmundsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asmundsen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Parker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Asmundsen tries to clinch up but Parker circles away and keeps his distance.
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Asmundsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asmundsen is looking to land body kicks.
Asmundsen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Parker slips a jab from Asmundsen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asmundsen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Parker throws a shot from downtown. Asmundsen moves away and avoids it.
Parker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Parker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Asmundsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Parker misses with a right hand
and Asmundsen counters with a nice body kick.
Asmundsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Parker. #T1#
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen works Parker's body with a nice hook.
Asmundsen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Asmundsen throws a good cross that connects.
Parker throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Asmundsen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Parker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Asmundsen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Asmundsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asmundsen trying to control the action but Parker is working from the bottom.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
Asmundsen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Asmundsen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Asmundsen drops an elbow to the side of Parker's head. #T2#
Parker is trying to stand up here but Asmundsen is controlling him well.
Asmundsen is trying to control. Parker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Asmundsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Asmundsen there.
Asmundsen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Asmundsen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Parker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen trying to control the action but Parker is working from the bottom.
Asmundsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asmundsen is taking a breather. Parker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Asmundsen seems to be working for a kimura but Parker defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Asmundsen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Asmundsen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Asmundsen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parker defending well though.
Asmundsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Parker 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.
Asmundsen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Asmundsen is taking a breather. Parker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Asmundsen is keen to just control but Parker is a slippery customer.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
Asmundsen is looking to take a break and control but Parker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Parker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen working over Parker with some ground and pound. Parker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Parker tries to kick Asmundsen off but Asmundsen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Parker is looking to improve his position.
Asmundsen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Parker is trying to stand back up but Asmundsen is controlling him
Parker gets full guard.
Asmundsen won't allow Parker to get back to his feet.
Asmundsen preventing the sweep.
Asmundsen throws a big elbow that misses.
Asmundsen is working Parker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Asmundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trond Asmundsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen'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.#R2#
Parker throws a leg kick but Asmundsen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Asmundsen lands a glancing blow to the side of Parker's head.#TD2#
Asmundsen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Parker did well to prevent Asmundsen getting side control.
Asmundsen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asmundsen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ES#
Parker has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Asmundsen is on him like a limpet, forcing Parker back against the cage.
Asmundsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker.
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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Parker.
Asmundsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker.
Asmundsen taking a breather.
Asmundsen misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Asmundsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asmundsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Parker misses with a punch on the inside.
Parker tries to stall but Asmundsen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Asmundsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker lands a hook that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Asmundsen fails to land.
Asmundsen tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing Asmundsen back against the cage.
Asmundsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asmundsen can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
Parker takes a shot to the head.
Asmundsen stalling.
Parker scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Asmundsen fails to land.
Asmundsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asmundsen blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Asmundsen effectively controlling the action here.
Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but Asmundsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asmundsen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Parker to keep the fight standing.
Parker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asmundsen presses Parker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asmundsen working aggressively here. #BC#
Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alex Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asmundsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Parker missing with a left hand there. Asmundsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asmundsen cracks Parker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Asmundsen shoots in for a double leg but Parker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Asmundsen misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Parker misses.
Parker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Parker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asmundsen staying out of range there.#T3#
Parker misses with a wild combination.
And Asmundsen tries to counter it with a takedown but Parker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Asmundsen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Asmundsen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Parker will feel that in the morning.
Good leg kick by Parker.
Asmundsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Parker misses.
Parker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Asmundsen lands a nice hook to Parker's body. Parker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Parker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asmundsen blocks a jab.
Asmundsen misses the body punch
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
Asmundsen throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Parker swings widly with a right hand
and Asmundsen counters with a low kick, right behind Parker 's knee.
Asmundsen scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Asmundsen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Parker was covering up waiting for the punch and Asmundsen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Asmundsen looking to pass the guard.
Asmundsen cracks Parker with a solid left hand.
Asmundsen pushing down on Parker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Asmundsen performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #ES#
Parker pushes Asmundsen off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker throws a jab when Asmundsen was well out of range.
A jab from Parker misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trond Asmundsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Asmundsen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Asmundsen gets a takedown into half guard.
Parker is trying to stand.
Asmundsen is keen to just control but Parker is a slippery customer.
Parker looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Asmundsen is looking for a kimura but Parker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Asmundsen to get the leverage.
Parker is trying to stand up here but Asmundsen is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Asmundsen is thwarting Parker's attempts to control the position.
Asmundsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Parker has hold of Asmundsen's hands but Asmundsen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Asmundsen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Asmundsen stalling.
Asmundsen working Parker over with strikes.
Parker is looking to escape.
Asmundsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parker keeps working. #ES#
Parker kicks off Asmundsen and gets to his feet.
A punch combination from Parker misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asmundsen.
Parker wants to clinch.
Parker punishes Asmundsen's body with a nice straight punch.
Alex Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD2#
Asmundsen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Asmundsen is keen to just control but Parker is a slippery customer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Asmundsen. #SUB2#
Asmundsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
Parker tries to get to full guard but Asmundsen has control of the leg.
Asmundsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Parker pushes Asmundsen off looking to stand but Asmundsen dives back in and keeps control.
Asmundsen blocks the strikes from Parker. #SUB2#
Asmundsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Parker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Asmundsen.
Trond Asmundsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Parker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen prevents Parker from standing back up.
Asmundsen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Parker's head.
Asmundsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Parker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Parker is trying to stand up here but Asmundsen is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asmundsen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Parker. Parker obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Asmundsen!
Parker misses with an uppercut
and Asmundsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parker throws a combination. Asmundsen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A nice leg kick from Asmundsen, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Asmundsen connects with a leg kick.
Asmundsen lands a jab to Parker's midsection.
Parker misses with a jab to the body
and Asmundsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asmundsen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A left lands for Asmundsen.
Asmundsen tries to land a front kick but Parker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Trond Asmundsen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Asmundsen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Parkers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Asmundsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asmundsen slips under a jab.
Parker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Asmundsen cracks Parker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Parker throws a leg kick but Asmundsen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Asmundsen with the counter takedown but Parker avoids it easily.
Parker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Parker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trond Asmundsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Asmundsen 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trond Asmundsen!

Event: GAMMA#892 Horse v Kodjia
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Asmundsen throws a poor cross that misses
and Weudke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Weudke avoids the body shot from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Asmundsen misses the target.
Weudke avoids the body shot from Asmundsen.
Weudke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A good leg kick by Weudke.
A good leg kick by Weudke.
Trond Asmundsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weudke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Asmundsen counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Weudke counters with a nice kick to the body.
Weudke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Weudke wants it to stay on the feet.
Weudke lands with a nice combination. Asmundsen backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Asmundsen misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Weudke to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from Asmundsen.#T1#
Asmundsen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Weudke counters with a three punch combo that has Asmundsen backing up. Asmundsen nods at Weudke to acknowledge the strikes.
Asmundsen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#Asmundsen is rocked!
Asmundsen walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Weudke swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roland Weudke!
Our winner, Roland Weudke, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Edmond vs Weudke
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Kulik throws a head kick that misses.
Kulik lands a jab to the nose.
Asmundsen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Asmundsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Asmundsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a looping overhand right but Kulik ducks down to avoid it.
Kulik throws a head kick that misses.
Kulik misses with a head kick.
Kulik misses with a few strikes there.
Asmundsen throws a looping overhand right but Kulik ducks down to avoid it.
Kulik throws a sloppy head kick and Asmundsen moves out of range easily.
Kulik throws a jab when Asmundsen was well out of range.
Asmundsen looks for the body kick but Kulik saw that one coming.
Asmundsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kulik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asmundsen.
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!
Kulik defending well as Asmundsen loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Kulik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Asmundsen tests Kulik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asmundsen misses with a hook.
Asmundsen backing away here, and Kulik unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Asmundsen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Asmundsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Asmundsen misses with a right hand
and Kulik counters with a straight right hand.
Asmundsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kulik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asmundsen.
A right-left combo lands from Kulik. #CUT2#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Asmundsen throws out a loose jab but Kulik uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Kulik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kulik throws a hook but Asmundsen avoids it easily.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Asmundsen lands a lovely overhand right.
Asmundsen misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asmundsen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kulik throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Asmundsen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kulik! #SUB#
Asmundsen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Asmundsen throws a strike aimed at the side of Kulik's head but Kulik avoids it well.#T2#
Asmundsen trying to control the action but Kulik is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Asmundsen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kulik tries to buck Asmundsen off but Asmundsen is having none of it.#T3#
Asmundsen scoring with punches from side control.
Asmundsen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kulik is working to avoid the ground and pound but Asmundsen connects with a decent elbow.
Kulik regains half guard.
Asmundsen slips a nice elbow through Kulik's hands, connecting with Kulik's forehead.
Kulik is not content to let Asmundsen control the position.
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Asmundsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Asmundsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kulik is just riding it out for now. Asmundsen eventually gives up the hold.
Asmundsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Kulik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Kulik looking for submissions off his back.
Asmundsen working over Kulik with some ground and pound. Kulik looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kulik wants to get back to full guard.
Asmundsen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Asmundsen 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.
Kulik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Asmundsen is working away from the top position though.
Kulik manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trond Asmundsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Asmundsen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kulik swings for the body but Asmundsen moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kulik darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Asmundsen connects with a high kick.
Asmundsen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kulik misses with a two punch combination.
Vasiliy Kulik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asmundsen throws a looping overhand right but Kulik ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Kulik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kulik jabs Asmundsen right on the nose. Asmundsen blinks but takes it well.
Kulik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulik.
Kulik throws a head kick but Asmundsen moves out of range.
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!
Asmundsen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Kulik throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Asmundsen counters with a takedown into side control.

Kulik explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Vasiliy Kulik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Asmundsen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kulik's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asmundsen working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Kulik actively working from the bottom here.
Kulik has hold of Asmundsen's hands but Asmundsen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Asmundsen is keen to just control but Kulik is a slippery customer.
Asmundsen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Asmundsen working the head and body with strikes.
Asmundsen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kulik moves into full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Kulik throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Asmundsen escapes and throws Kulik's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kulik is trying to get back to half guard.
Asmundsen working the ground and pound.
Asmundsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
Asmundsen landing a few strikes.
Asmundsen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kulik!
Asmundsen lands a heavy elbow. #T3#
Asmundsen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kulik tries to hold on but Asmundsen postures up.
Asmundsen is landing with some decent strikes but Kulik is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#Kulik is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asmundsen scoring with strikes but Kulik is staying in there.
Kulik is still in real trouble! Can Asmundsen finish him?
Asmundsen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kulik hang on?
Asmundsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Asmundsen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kulik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kulik is squirming around, avoiding Asmundsen's attempts to control the action.
Asmundsen looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
BOOM! Asmundsen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Asmundsen landing strikes from the mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kulik tries to reverse the position but Asmundsen maintains control.
Asmundsen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Asmundsen lands a big shot there that rocks Kulik but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kulik has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Trond Asmundsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kulik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Asmundsen with the ground and pound from mount.
BOOM! Asmundsen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Asmundsen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Asmundsen prevents Kulik from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trond Asmundsen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Asmundsen defending well as Kulik loads up on a big left hand.
Asmundsen throws the kick towards the body but Kulik avoids it.
Kulik on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kulik 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.
Asmundsen lunges at Kulik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kulik's hand. #TD#
Asmundsen gets a double leg takedown into Kulik's guard.
Asmundsen trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Asmundsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Asmundsen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Asmundsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Asmundsen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Asmundsen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Kulik looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Asmundsen passes into half guard.
Kulik taking some punishment here, with Asmundsen in his half guard. #T1#
Asmundsen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Asmundsen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Asmundsen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Asmundsen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Asmundsen is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kulik is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Asmundsen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kulik seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Kulik is looking for a sweep. Asmundsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Asmundsen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kulik works his way to full guard. Good work.
Asmundsen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kulik's guard.
Asmundsen wants to take a breather but Kulik is having none of it.
Kulik tries to roll over but Asmundsen keeps him under control.
Asmundsen slips a nice elbow through Kulik's hands, connecting with Kulik's forehead.
Asmundsen is trying to control. Kulik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Asmundsen lands with a punch from half guard.
Asmundsen working Kulik over with strikes.
Kulik is staying active underneath Asmundsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB2#
Kulik looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Asmundsen is working for a submission of some sort.
Nice strikes from Asmundsen there. #SUB2#
Kulik looking for submissions off his back.
Asmundsen scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Asmundsen 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.
Kulik is refusing to be controlled, as Asmundsen sits in half guard.
Kulik works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kulik punching from the bottom - just letting Asmundsen know he's still in a fight.
Kulik tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB2#
Asmundsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Trond Asmundsen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Kulik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Asmundsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kulik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asmundsen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trond Asmundsen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asmundsen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trond Asmundsen!

Event: SMASH: Lynn vs Mazziotti 2
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Asmundsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Trond Asmundsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gamzatov moves out of range as Asmundsen strikes.
Gamzatov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Asmundsen sprawls and moves away.
Asmundsen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Asmundsen misses with a hook.
Asmundsen scores with a jab.
Gamzatov ducks under a wild hook from Asmundsen.
Gamzatov tries to counter with a takedown but Asmundsen is quick to defend against it.
Asmundsen lands a jab to the head.
We've been informed that Asmundsen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Asmundsen throws the left hand but Gamzatov avoids the punch easily.
Asmundsen throws a hook but Gamzatov avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamzatov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Asmundsen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A left lands for Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Asmundsen throws a right and a left that Gamzatov avoids nicely. #T1#
Asmundsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gamzatov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Asmundsen sprawls and moves away.
Asmundsen misses with a hook #TD#
and Gamzatov counters with a shoot takedown. Asmundsen fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Asmundsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gamzatov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Asmundsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Asmundsen keeping moving, preventing Gamzatov from controlling successfully.
Gamzatov distracts Asmundsen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamzatov postures up. #SUB2#
Gamzatov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Asmundsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gamzatov has managed to get both his arms back between Asmundsen's legs - danger averted.
Gamzatov trying to control but Asmundsen is working from the bottom. #T2#
Gamzatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asmundsen is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gamzatov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Asmundsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gamzatov has managed to get both his arms back between Asmundsen's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gamzatov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Asmundsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gamzatov has managed to get both his arms back between Asmundsen's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Asmundsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gamzatov trying to control but Asmundsen is working from the bottom.
Gamzatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gamzatov works over Asmundsen with some ground and pound from guard.
Gamzatov wants to control from the top but Asmundsen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asmundsen controls Gamzatov momentarily but Gamzatov frees himself. #SUB2#
Asmundsen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gamzatov defends well.#T3##SUB#
Gamzatov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gamzatov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gamzatov works over Asmundsen with some ground and pound from guard.
Asmundsen is trying to keep Gamzatov in close.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gamzatov wants to pass the guard but Asmundsen is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gamzatov drops back looking for a leg! Asmundsen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Asmundsen manages to kick Gamzatov off! Gamzatov jumps back into Asmundsen's guard.
Gamzatov wants to control from the top but Asmundsen keeps moving.
Asmundsen pulls Gamzatov in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Asmundsen has his foot on Gamzatov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gamzatov works his way back into a safe position though.
Asmundsen controls Gamzatov momentarily but Gamzatov frees himself. #SUB2#
Asmundsen is looking for a triangle but Gamzatov pushes his legs off easily.
Gamzatov trying to control but Asmundsen is working from the bottom.
Gamzatov advances to half guard.
Asmundsen is staying active underneath Gamzatov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Asmundsen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gamzatov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gamzatov's back!
Asmundsen throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Asmundsen lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Gamzatov hold on?!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trond Asmundsen dominated that round.
That's time! Gamzatov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Asmundsen misses with the combination.
Asmundsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Gamzatov.
Gamzatov tries to counter with a takedown but Asmundsen is quick to defend against it.
Asmundsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gamzatov tries to counter with a takedown but Asmundsen is quick to defend against it.
Asmundsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Gamzatov is just out of range.
Asmundsen is looking to score with low kicks.
Asmundsen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gamzatov.
Asmundsen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen misses with a double jab.
Asmundsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gamzatov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Asmundsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gamzatov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Asmundsen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gamzatov thinking. #T1#
Gamzatov staying out of range there.
Asmundsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asmundsen throws the left hand but Gamzatov avoids the punch easily.
Gamzatov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Asmundsen sprawls and moves away.
Asmundsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gamzatov manages to avoid it.
Asmundsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asmundsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gamzatov blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Asmundsen misses the target.
Gamzatov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Trond Asmundsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Asmundsen throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Gamzatov counters with a shoot takedown. Asmundsen fights it but they end up in guard.
Gamzatov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asmundsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Asmundsen trying to control the position here.
Gamzatov scoring with some ground and pound.
Gamzatov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Asmundsen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Asmundsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gamzatov passes into half guard. #SUB#
Gamzatov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Asmundsen defends it well.
Gamzatov is keen to just control but Asmundsen is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB#
Gamzatov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Asmundsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gamzatov is working away from the top position though.
Asmundsen controlling the position for now.
Asmundsen is trying to maintain the position but Gamzatov is very close to passing his half guard.
Asmundsen gets full guard.
Gamzatov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gamzatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Asmundsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gamzatov defends it easily.
Gamzatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asmundsen is keeping the position for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gamzatov wants to control from the top but Asmundsen keeps moving.
Asmundsen working a defensive guard here.
Asmundsen is adopting a defensive guard.
Gamzatov passes Asmundsen's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Gamzatov seems to be working for a kimura but Asmundsen defends the submission attempt.
Asmundsen wants to get back to full guard.
Gamzat Gamzatov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asmundsen wants to control but Gamzatov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gamzatov controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trond Asmundsen 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#
Asmundsen missing with a left hand there. Gamzatov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asmundsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gamzatov was well out of range. Poor timing from Asmundsen.
Gamzatov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Asmundsen misses with a straight right.
A lazy body kick from Asmundsen #TD#
and Gamzatov counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Gamzatov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Asmundsen is just riding it out for now. Gamzatov eventually gives up the hold.
Asmundsen wants to control but Gamzatov is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamzatov trying to pass the guard but Asmundsen defending well. #SUB#
Gamzatov seems to be working for a kimura but Asmundsen defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Gamzatov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Asmundsen defends it well. #T1#
Asmundsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gamzatov is working away from the top position though.
Asmundsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Gamzatov there.
Asmundsen trying to control here. #SUB#
Gamzatov is working for a submission of some sort.
Asmundsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Gamzatov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2##SUB#
Gamzatov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Asmundsen is just riding it out for now. Gamzatov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gamzatov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Asmundsen wants to improve his position but Gamzatov is controlling well. #SUB2#
Asmundsen looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Asmundsen gets back to full guard.
Gamzatov being controlled here momentarily.
Asmundsen keeping moving, preventing Gamzatov from controlling successfully.
Asmundsen controls Gamzatov momentarily but Gamzatov frees himself.
Gamzatov trying to control but Asmundsen is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Asmundsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Asmundsen looking to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Gamzatov with that takedown attempt.
Gamzat Gamzatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asmundsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gamzatov.
Gamzatov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gamzatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trond Asmundsen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Asmundsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Trond Asmundsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asmundsen misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Gamzatov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Asmundsen's guard.#SUB2#
Asmundsen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gamzatov defends well.
Gamzatov is looking to work some ground and pound but Asmundsen has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gamzat Gamzatov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Asmundsen 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trond Asmundsen!

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Klos
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Bronson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Asmundsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bronson at a distance.
Bronson throws a low kick but Asmundsen moves out of range easily.
Asmundsen wants to counter with a clinch but Bronson pushes him away.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asmundsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asmundsen moves out of range as Bronson strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Bronson as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Bronson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Asmundsen digs a good hook to Bronson's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bronson. Asmundsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asmundsen lands the left hand.
Bronson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Asmundsen misses with a straight left.
Bronson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bronson moves away from the strike by Asmundsen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asmundsen. That did some damage!
Asmundsen connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Asmundsen walks into a straight right hand from Bronson.
Good work by Asmundsen as he checks the leg kick.
Asmundsen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Asmundsen moves out of range of the body kick from Bronson.
Asmundsen wants to counter with a clinch but Bronson pushes him away.
We've been informed that Asmundsen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asmundsen.
Bronson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Asmundsen takes a step back to recover.
Asmundsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
Don Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Asmundsen misses.
Bronson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Bronson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Asmundsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asmundsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asmundsen dives in for a single leg takedown but Bronson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Asmundsen 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Asmundsen's head.
Asmundsen defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand.
Asmundsen checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bronson.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Asmundsen misses with a right hand
and Bronson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asmundsen loads up on a big right hand but Bronson slips the punch.
Asmundsen lands with a hook. Bronson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Asmundsen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bronson under the eye.#T3#
Asmundsen misses with a wild body shot.
Asmundsen misses with a jab to the body
and Bronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bronson loads up on a big right hand but Asmundsen slips the punch.
Asmundsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Asmundsen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Asmundsen is defended easily by Bronson.
Don Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trond Asmundsen.
Asmundsen looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Bronson scores with a nice right hand.
Asmundsen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bronson.
A swing and a miss from Bronson.#T4#
Asmundsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Asmundsen finds it's way through Bronson's defenses.
Asmundsen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bronson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Don Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronson avoids the body shot from Asmundsen.
Bronson works Asmundsen's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson throws a body punch but Asmundsen moves out of range.
Asmundsen tries to move into range but Bronson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bronson lands a jab to the nose.
Asmundsen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bronson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bronson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bronson lands a nice looking body shot.
Bronson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asmundsen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Asmundsen slips under a jab.
Asmundsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asmundsen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asmundsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bronson doesn't seem bothered though.
Asmundsen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bronson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bronson throws a low kick, looking for Asmundsen's leg but Asmundsen calmly moves out of range.
Bronson tries to clinch up.
Asmundsen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bronson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bronson.
Bronson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen jabs Bronson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bronson is looking to slow Asmundsen down with leg kicks. #T1#
Bronson misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Asmundsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bronson throws the left hand but Asmundsen avoids the punch easily.
Bronson looks to throw the jab but Asmundsen is out of range.
Asmundsen throws a body punch but Bronson moves out of range.
Asmundsen throws a body punch but Bronson moves out of range.
Asmundsen slips under a jab from Bronson.
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asmundsen looks for a takedown but Bronson sprawls well.
Asmundsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Don Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Asmundsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
Asmundsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bronson throws an overhand right that lands on Asmundsen's shoulder, as Asmundsen tries to avoid the shot.
Asmundsen blocks a leg kick.
Bronson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asmundsen can do to turn this around?
Asmundsen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bronson misses the jab.
Bronson moves out of range of the strikes.
Asmundsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asmundsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asmundsen moves out of range of the body kick.
Asmundsen just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Asmundsen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bronson.
Bronson scores with a nice right hand.
Asmundsen swings widly with a right hand
and Bronson counters with a leg kick.
Bronson is looking to slow Asmundsen down with leg kicks.
Asmundsen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Asmundsen.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Asmundsen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bronson has got the better of the exchanges.
Asmundsen defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Bronson throws a hook to the side of Asmundsen's head but Asmundsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bronson lands a lovely overhand right.
Bronson throws a jab but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen slips under a jab from Bronson.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Asmundsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Asmundsen backs away, Bronson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bronson connects with a body shot.
Bronson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Asmundsen throws a shot to the body.
Asmundsen takes a swing at Bronson's ribcage but misses.
Bronson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asmundsen throws a big shot that misses.
Bronson defending well as Asmundsen loads up on a big left hand.
Bronson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Asmundsen is just out of range.
Asmundsen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Asmundsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
It looked like Bronson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a body kick that misses.
Bronson connects with a jab.
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 Don Bronson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen'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#
Asmundsen looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Bronson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Asmundsen misses with a looping left.
Bronson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Asmundsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bronson.
Asmundsen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bronson defends it well.
Bronson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bronson is looking to land body kicks.
Asmundsen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bronson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Asmundsen thuds a left hand into Bronson's body.#TD2#
Asmundsen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Asmundsen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Bronson throws Asmundsen to one side and escapes!
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!
Bronson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Asmundsen throws a body punch but Bronson moves out of range.
Asmundsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bronson throws a sloppy head kick and Asmundsen moves out of range easily.
Asmundsen misses with an uppercut. Bronson saw that one coming.
Bronson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Asmundsen. That one must have hurt.
Asmundsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bronson at a distance.
Bronson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asmundsen on the side of the head.
Bronson connects with a solid leg kick.
Asmundsen shoots in but Bronson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bronson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Asmundsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bronson throws a right and a left that Asmundsen avoids nicely.
Asmundsen with the counter takedown but Bronson avoids it easily.
Bronson moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asmundsen moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
Bronson scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Asmundsen scores with a takedown into Bronson's guard.
Bronson seems keen to control Asmundsen's posture.
Asmundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Bronson has his hands on Asmundsen's head, controlling the position.
Asmundsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bronson is keeping the position for now.
Asmundsen throws a big elbow that misses.
Bronson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asmundsen throws a strike but Bronson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Asmundsen is adopting a defensive guard.
Bronson stands and throws Asmundsen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bronson happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Asmundsen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bronson off and has taken his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Bronson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bronson 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Bronson!
Our winner, Don Bronson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Steelers vs Bishop
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Dinklage throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Asmundsen's head.
Peter Dinklage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Asmundsen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Asmundsen is pressing down on Dinklage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dinklage is holding on for now.
Asmundsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dinklage keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen wants to free his trapped foot but Dinklage is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Asmundsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Dinklage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Asmundsen wants to pass to mount but Dinklage is defending the position. #SUB#
Asmundsen is working for an americana but Dinklage has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Asmundsen was thinking about the submission.
Dinklage wants to stand and escape but Asmundsen is having none of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Asmundsen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dinklage's guard.
Dinklage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Asmundsen wants to take a breather but Dinklage is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Asmundsen is looking to stall here but Dinklage recovers full guard.
Asmundsen throwing strikes but missing.
Dinklage keeping moving, preventing Asmundsen from controlling successfully.
Asmundsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Dinklage is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A low kick from Dinklage misses #TD#
and Asmundsen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Asmundsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dinklage is keeping the position for now.
Dinklage being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Dinklage wants to stand and escape but Asmundsen is having none of it.
Asmundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinklage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asmundsen stands and throws Dinklage's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dinklage wants to get back to his feet but Asmundsen is dominant here and he's now got Dinklage's back!
Dinklage is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #SUB#
Asmundsen tightening his grip on Dinklage, looking for the choke. #T4##SUB#
Asmundsen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dinklage knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dinklage for a finish.
Asmundsen misses with punches from the back.
Dinklage is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Asmundsen off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Dinklage do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Asmundsen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trond Asmundsen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Asmundsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A leg kick checked by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Asmundsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dinklage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Asmundsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Asmundsen is looking to counter the offense by Dinklage and move into the clinch.
Asmundsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dinklage takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dinklage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Asmundsen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dinklages jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dinklage throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asmundsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peter Dinklage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asmundsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Asmundsen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dinklage pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Asmundsen lands with an overhand left.
Dinklage throws a leg kick #TD#
and Asmundsen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen looking to pass the guard.
Dinklage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Asmundsen wants to control from the top but Dinklage keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinklage wants to stand up but Asmundsen is controlling him. #T2#
Asmundsen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dinklage is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Asmundsen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dinklage looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dinklage looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dinklage! #REVB#
Asmundsen can't do much from the bottom here.
Asmundsen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dinklage is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Asmundsen is looking to regain half guard here but Dinklage keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Dinklage trying to control the position but Asmundsen is working away.
Asmundsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dinklage can do to turn this around?
Asmundsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dinklage wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Asmundsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Asmundsen being controlled for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dinklage misses with a left hand #TD#
and Asmundsen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dinklage won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Asmundsen tries for a kimura but Dinklage is defending well. #SUB#
Asmundsen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Asmundsen prevents Dinklage from escaping the position.
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 Trond Asmundsen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
That's time! Asmundsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Dinklage scores with a shot to the body.
Asmundsen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Asmundsen forces Dinklage back against the cage and clinches.
Dinklage working Asmundsen over with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Asmundsen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Asmundsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen tries to work over Dinklage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asmundsen pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Dinklage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Asmundsen.
Asmundsen misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Asmundsen.
Dinklage being controlled against the cage.
Asmundsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asmundsen throws a head punch that misses. #T2##BC2#
Dinklage manages to break the clinch.
Dinklage throws a series of punches but Asmundsen avoids them all with ease.
Dinklage looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Asmundsen throws a right hand that misses
and Dinklage counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Asmundsen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Asmundsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Asmundsen.
Dinklage wants to break free but Asmundsen has control.
Asmundsen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dinklage up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asmundsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Asmundsen has Dinklage pressed against the cage, preventing Dinklage from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dinklage is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Asmundsen is keeping busy.
Asmundsen stalling in the clinch.
Asmundsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dinklage tries to stall but Asmundsen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Peter Dinklage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dinklage is trying to break the clinch but Asmundsen has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Dinklage breaks the clinch.
Peter Dinklage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dinklage throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Asmundsen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dinklage!

Dinklage sneaks out the side door and pushes Asmundsen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The fighters circle momentarily. Asmundsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dinklage thows a leg kick but Asmundsen checks it #CL#
and Asmundsen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Asmundsen.
A left hand lands to the body for Asmundsen.
A head punch on the inside from Asmundsen fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asmundsen.
Dinklage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trond Asmundsen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dinklage is trying to break the clinch but Asmundsen is controlling him.
Asmundsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asmundsen lands a shot to the body.
Asmundsen misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trond Asmundsen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asmundsen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trond Asmundsen!

Event: SMASH: Kraag vs Rawse
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Asmundsen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Klos doesn't seem phased though.
Klos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Klos looks to throw the jab but Asmundsen is out of range. #TD2#
Asmundsen looking to score a takedown here. Klos is defending well but Asmundsen drives through and ends up in Klos's guard.
Asmundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Klos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asmundsen looking to pass the guard.
Asmundsen is fighting to break Klos's control of his arms but Klos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Asmundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Klos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Klos is on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Klos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Klos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asmundsen is keeping the position for now.
Klos is working hard here to advance position.
Asmundsen trying to control the position.
Klos trying to control the position from guard on top but Asmundsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klos landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Asmundsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Klos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Klos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Asmundsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Asmundsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Asmundsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Asmundsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Asmundsen is adopting a defensive guard.
Klos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Asmundsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Klos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Klos postures up.
Klos being controlled here momentarily.
Asmundsen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Klos is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Asmundsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Klos pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Klos connects with a nice short shot to Asmundsen's temple. #T4#
Asmundsen wants to improve his position but Klos is controlling well.
Klos is trying to control the action in half guard but Asmundsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Asmundsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Asmundsen trying to control but Klos postures up.
Klos prevents Asmundsen from improving his position.
Klos winds up and cracks Asmundsen 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!
Klos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Asmundsen wants to hold on but Klos pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cal Klos 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#
Asmundsen is looking to chop away at Klos's legs.
Klos throws a hook to the side of Asmundsen's head but Asmundsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cal Klos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klos looks to land a right hand but Asmundsen moved out of range.
Klos slips under a jab from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asmundsen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Klos defends it well.
Klos misses with a two punch combination.
Asmundsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klos.
Klos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Klos throws a hook but Asmundsen avoids it easily.
Asmundsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klos thuds his right hand into Asmundsen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klos scores with a jab.
Asmundsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klos.
Asmundsen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Klos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Klos misses with a few strikes there.
Asmundsen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Klos.
Asmundsen slips a jab and a cross from Klos. #T1#
Asmundsen misses with a right hand
and Klos counters with a nice uppercut.
Klos misses with a looping left.#TD#
Klos dives in and scores a takedown into Asmundsen's guard.
Klos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Asmundsen is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Asmundsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Klos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Klos wants to pass the guard but Asmundsen is keeping the position.#T2#
Asmundsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Klos manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Cal Klos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Klos looking to control.
Asmundsen throwing strikes but missing.
Klos trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asmundsen content to stall in guard here.
Asmundsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Klos is retaining full guard. #T3#
Klos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Asmundsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Asmundsen throws a strike but Klos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Klos scoring with some ground and pound.
Klos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asmundsen can do to turn this around?
Klos trying to control the position from guard on top but Asmundsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klos scoring with some ground and pound.
Klos stays in close to Asmundsen's body and controls the position.
Klos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Asmundsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Klos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Asmundsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Klos cracks Asmundsen with a solid left hand.
Asmundsen wants to hit a sweep here but Klos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Asmundsen there!
Klos fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Asmundsen is looking to get to half guard.
We've been hearing that Klos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cal Klos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
That's time! Klos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Klos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen works Klos's body with a nice hook.
Klos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Asmundsen throws a hook but Klos avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Klos as Asmundsen shoots in.
Asmundsen misses with a jab to the body
and Klos comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Asmundsen stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Klos is on him like rabid pit bull! Asmundsen slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cal Klos!
After winning the bout, Cal Klos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PANDA 40
Date: Nov 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asmundsen ducks right into an uppercut from Saric.
Saric throws the left hand but Asmundsen avoids the punch easily.
Asmundsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Saric tries to counter it with a takedown but Asmundsen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Asmundsen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Asmundsen swings for the body but Saric moves out of range.
Saric on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asmundsen walks into a straight right hand from Saric.
Asmundsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saric.
Asmundsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saric moves away.
Asmundsen misses the shot to the body.
Saric looks to land a combination but Asmundsen avoids it well.
Asmundsen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saric sprawls and moves away.
Asmundsen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asmundsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saric moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Saric. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saric.#CL2#
Saric moves into range and clinches up with Asmundsen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asmundsen is looking to control Saric's arms but Saric gets an underhook and turns him. Now Asmundsen has his back to the cage.
Asmundsen can't find room to land a body shot as Saric controls the action.
Asmundsen stalling in the clinch.
Saric lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen is pushing Saric up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Saric wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Saric escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saric loads up on a big right hand but Asmundsen slips the punch.
Saric jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asmundsen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saric jabs Asmundsen to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Saric drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Asmundsen looking for a guillotine here but Saric defends easily.
Asmundsen is trying to control the position but Saric postures up.
Saric wants to control from the top but Asmundsen keeps moving.
Saric looking to pass the guard.
Asmundsen keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully. #T2#
Saric sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Asmundsen's guard.
Saric is looking to take a break and control but Asmundsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asmundsen trying to control here.
Saric works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saric fails to move to back control.
Saric wants to control the pace but Asmundsen is squirming around nicely.
Asmundsen wants to hold on but Saric pushes him away.#T3#
Asmundsen is looking to improve his position but Saric isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Asmundsen tries to hold on but Saric postures up.
Saric trying to control but Asmundsen is having none of it.
Asmundsen tries to hold on but Saric postures up.
Asmundsen is squirming around, avoiding Saric's attempts to control the action. #T4##SUB2#
Saric with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Saric trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Asmundsen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Saric tries to control but Asmundsen wriggling away.
Asmundsen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Saric moves nicely into side control.
Asmundsen prevents Saric from improving position.
Asmundsen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentin Saric dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Saric moves away from the strike by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen wants to clinch.
Asmundsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asmundsen tries for a takedown but Saric sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saric ducks under a wild hook from Asmundsen.
Saric throws a body punch but Asmundsen moves out of range.
A left lands for Saric.
Asmundsen lands a nice shot that snaps Saric's head back.
Asmundsen misses with a wild body shot.
Saric misses the shot to the body.
Saric darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asmundsen takes a swing at Saric's ribcage but misses.
Asmundsen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saric looks to throw the jab but Asmundsen is out of range.
Saric checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Asmundsen enables Saric to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Asmundsen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Saric advances position into side control!
Asmundsen struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Saric tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Saric 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.
Saric tries to advance to mount but can't.
Asmundsen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Asmundsen regains half guard there - taking advantage of Saric's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T2#
Asmundsen is looking to control Saric's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Asmundsen avoid being mounted?
Asmundsen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saric controlling the pace.
My spies in Fairtex MMA inform me that Saric has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Asmundsen manages to get to full guard.
Saric pushes down on Asmundsen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Saric controlling the pace.
Asmundsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saric is working away from the top position though.
Saric is trying to control the action in half guard but Asmundsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Asmundsen wants to improve his position but Saric is controlling well.
Saric trying to control the action but Asmundsen is working from the bottom.
Asmundsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saric is working away from the top position though.
Saric trying to control the action but Asmundsen is working from the bottom.
Asmundsen is looking for a sweep. Saric is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saric stalling.
Asmundsen trying to control from the bottom.
Asmundsen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Asmundsen keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saric stays in close to Asmundsen's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Asmundsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saric can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saric is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Saric lying in Asmundsen's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Asmundsen decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Saric taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trond Asmundsen!

Event: PANDA 28
Date: Oct 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asmundsen throws a lazy right hand but Small sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Small throws a low kick but Asmundsen avoids it.
Asmundsen tries to counter by clinching up but Small breaks away and moves out of range.
Small moves forwards but Asmundsen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Asmundsen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Small lands a nice leg kick that just misses Asmundsen's sensitive parts.
Asmundsen misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Asmundsen.
Small swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asmundsen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Small missing with a left hand there. Asmundsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asmundsen throws a jab when Small was well out of range.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot.
Asmundsen misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Small's head.
Asmundsen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Small lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Small wants to land a leg kick but Asmundsen is out of range.
Small misses with a looping left.
Asmundsen connects with a body shot.
Small has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Small there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asmundsen blocks a low kick nicely.
Small throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Small has time to react.
Small moves away from the strike by Asmundsen.
Small tries a quick counter leg kick but Asmundsen is wise to it.
Asmundsen throws an overhand right that lands on Small's shoulder, as Small tries to avoid the shot.
Small lands a jab.
Small is looking to clinch but Asmundsen is avoiding it.
Small throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Asmundsen throws a series of strikes that have Small backpedaling.
Small fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asmundsen manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asmundsen throws a nice looking combination but Small bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asmundsen shoots in for a takedown but Small shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Asmundsen checks a leg kick.
Asmundsen attempts a counter takedown but Small avoids it well and moves away.
An inside leg kick from Small misses.
Asmundsen takes a swing at Small's ribcage but misses.
Asmundsen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Asmundsen misses with a kick to the body.
Small throws a low kick but Asmundsen moves out of range easily.
Small scores with a jab to the body.
Asmundsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Small doesn't seem bothered though.
Asmundsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uriah Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asmundsen lands a head shot.#CL#
Asmundsen gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small.
Small misses with the head strike.
Asmundsen lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Asmundsen fails to land.
Asmundsen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
Small lands a nice shot to the body.
Small blocking some punches.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Small takes a shot to the head.
Asmundsen throws a head punch that misses.
Asmundsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asmundsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Small misses with the head strike.
Asmundsen blocking some punches.
Asmundsen blocks a body shot from Small.
Asmundsen has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Asmundsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asmundsen working aggressively here. #T4#
Asmundsen has Small pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asmundsen.
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Asmundsen.
Small lands with a right to the head.
Small tries a body shot but Asmundsen blocks it.
A short right from Small.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asmundsen lands a body punch.
Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Small misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land.
Small blocks a body shot from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Small.
Asmundsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trond Asmundsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen'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.#R2#
Asmundsen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Asmundsen throws the left hand but Small avoids the punch easily.
Small is looking to chop away at Asmundsen's legs.
As Small tries to get set, Asmundsen tries to push him back and clinch up but Small manages to avoid the attempt.
Asmundsen pushes Small away with a front kick.
Asmundsen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Asmundsen throws an overhand right that lands on Small's shoulder, as Small tries to avoid the shot.
Small was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Small buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Small moves out of range as Asmundsen strikes.
A low kick from Small misses #TD#
and Asmundsen counters with a single leg into guard. Small didn't expect that.
Asmundsen trying to control but Small is working from the bottom.
Asmundsen is standing up over Small. Small looks to escape but Asmundsen dives into side control. #SUB#
Asmundsen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Asmundsen takes a little break here. Small wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Asmundsen has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Small is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Asmundsen yanks on the arm and Small is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Asmundsen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trond Asmundsen!

Event: PANDA 20
Date: Sep 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Machida misses #TD#
and Asmundsen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Machida!
Asmundsen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Asmundsen 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.
Asmundsen throws an elbow but Machida slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asmundsen throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Machida works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Asmundsen stalling away here and it's allowed Machida to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Asmundsen wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Asmundsen.
Machida can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Asmundsen controls the pace.#T1#
Machida has Asmundsen pulled in close to control his posture.
Asmundsen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Machida working a defensive guard here.
Machida wants to stand but Asmundsen is controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Asmundsen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Machida controls Asmundsen momentarily but Asmundsen frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Asmundsen 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 ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Machida pushes Asmundsen away with a front kick.
Seiryu Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Asmundsen misses its intended target.
Asmundsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Machida throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Asmundsen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Asmundsen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machida lands a body shot.
I was talking to Asmundsen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Machida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Asmundsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Machida lands a body punch.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida lands with a left to the head.
Machida lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asmundsen or not.
Asmundsen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Machida up against the cage.
Machida struggles to land a body shot inside as Asmundsen controls his hands.
Good body shot from Machida.
A short right from Machida on the inside.
Machida lands a nice uppercut.
Machida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machida has a couple of punches blocked by Asmundsen. #T4#
Machida landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Asmundsen lands a shoulder strike.
Machida blocks a body shot from Asmundsen.
Machida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Asmundsen just leaning against Machida, taking a breather.
Machida misses with some punches.
Asmundsen misses with the head strike.
Machida lands a nice uppercut.
Machida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Asmundsen avoids it.
Machida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machida lands a hook that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
Machida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machida is leaning against Asmundsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Asmundsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Asmundsen stalling in the clinch but Machida improves position.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seiryu Machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen'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.#R2#
Some wild striking there from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a nice looking combination but Machida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asmundsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Asmundsen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
Machida scores with a crisp jab that stopped Asmundsen in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida throws the left hand but Asmundsen avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Asmundsen scores with a jab. Machida acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Machida blocks a head kick by Asmundsen.
Machida connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Machida gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Asmundsen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Asmundsen throws a big elbow that misses.
Asmundsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Machida is retaining full guard.
Asmundsen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Asmundsen from controlling successfully. #T2#
Asmundsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Asmundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asmundsen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Asmundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asmundsen controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Machida. Asmundsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asmundsen misses the jab.
Machida lands a leg kick that knocks Asmundsen off balance momentarily.
Seiryu Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asmundsen misses with a straight left.
Machida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Asmundsen is just out of range.
Asmundsen goes for a double leg but Machida avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Machida continues to drive forward.
Asmundsen moves forwards but Machida connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Machida tries to score with a low kick but Asmundsen moves his leg out of the way.
Machida misses with a straight right.
Asmundsen attempts a counter takedown but Machida avoids it well and moves away.
Asmundsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A low kick from Asmundsen misses
and Machida counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Machida lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Asmundsen moves away from the strike by Machida.
Machida throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Asmundsen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Machida!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Asmundsen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Machida has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Asmundsen but great work by Machida.
Asmundsen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Machida is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SU2#
Machida stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Asmundsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
Asmundsen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Machida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asmundsen.
Machida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Machida misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Asmundsen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Machida!
Machida is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seiryu Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Asmundsen takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
Machida lands with a cross.
Machida misses with a hook. Asmundsen ducked under it nicely.
Machida tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Asmundsen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Asmundsen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Machida wants to stand up but Asmundsen is controlling him.
Asmundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Asmundsen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Asmundsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Asmundsen is working hard here to advance position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Machida holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Asmundsen stands up over Machida, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Asmundsen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Asmundsen controlling from the top position.
Asmundsen wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asmundsen, as that shot connected.
Asmundsen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Machida is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Machida throws a lazy right hand but Asmundsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machida scores with a jab. Asmundsen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Machida misses the shot to the body.
Machida misses with a straight left. #T3#
Asmundsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machida is looking for the big counter here.
Machida is looking to clinch.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asmundsen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Machida manages to circle out of the way.
Machida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Asmundsen is just out of range.
Asmundsen is looking to counter the offense by Machida and move into the clinch.
Machida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Asmundsen avoids the head kick by Machida.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
Asmundsen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Machida clinches. #T4#
Asmundsen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asmundsen.
A bit of stalling here from Asmundsen.
Machida lands a left hand.
Machida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machida.
Machida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Machida lands an elbow inside.
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!
Machida throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Seiryu Machida is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machida.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida connects with a knee to the head.
Asmundsen takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC2#Asmundsen is rocked!
Machida prevents a body shot from Asmundsen.
Trond Asmundsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asmundsen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seiryu Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machida winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: PANDA 12
Date: Aug 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Asmundsen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beukeboom is trying to control but can't.
Asmundsen controlling the action here.
Beukeboom looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Beukeboom is defending against the submission attempts here by Asmundsen.
We've been hearing that Asmundsen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Asmundsen is keen to just control but Beukeboom is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Beukeboom with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Asmundsen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Beukeboom with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Beukeboom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Asmundsen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Asmundsen is controlling the pace.
Asmundsen 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.#T1#
Asmundsen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Beukeboom is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Asmundsen seems content to control.
Asmundsen winds up and cracks Beukeboom with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Beukeboom wants to control but Asmundsen is keeping busy.
Beukeboom wants to get back to his feet.
Asmundsen trying to control the pace.
Beukeboom is trying to stand up here but Asmundsen is controlling him well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beukeboom slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Asmundsen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Asmundsen pushes down on Beukeboom's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Beukeboom can do anything to dispel that myth.
Beukeboom is looking to escape.
Asmundsen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Beukeboom is trying to maintain the position but Asmundsen is very close to passing his half guard.
Asmundsen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beukeboom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Asmundsen is working away from the top position though.
Asmundsen is taking a breather. Beukeboom says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Beukeboom tries to kick Asmundsen off but Asmundsen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Beukeboom is trying to control but can't.
Asmundsen trying to control the action but Beukeboom is working from the bottom.
Asmundsen is taking a breather. Beukeboom says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Asmundsen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Beukeboom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Asmundsen is working away from the top position though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Asmundsen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Beukeboom is trying to stand up here but Asmundsen is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Asmundsen swings for the body but Beukeboom moves out of range.
Asmundsen thumps Beukeboom with a low kick.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Asmundsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom misses with a body shot.
Beukeboom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Asmundsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Beukeboom throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asmundsen on the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Bill Beukeboom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beukeboom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Asmundsen throws a lazy right hand but Beukeboom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asmundsen wants to clinch up but Beukeboom keeps it at a distance.
Beukeboom lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asmundsen misses with a wild body shot.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot.
Asmundsen misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Beukeboom counters with a crisp right hand that drops Asmundsen! Beukeboom lets Asmundsen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Asmundsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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 Trond Asmundsen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
That's time! Asmundsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Asmundsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asmundsen. Beukeboom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beukeboom doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Beukeboom lands with an uppercut that bounces Asmundsen off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#Asmundsen is rocked!
Asmundsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beukeboom manages to avoid it.
Beukeboom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beukeboom throws an overhand right that drops Asmundsen like a sack of potatoes! Beukeboom dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Beukeboom!

Event: CFC 433
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wojcik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wojcik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Asmundsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wojcik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Wojcik misses.
Asmundsen misses the shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Asmundsen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wojcik jabs at Asmundsen's body.
Wojcik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asmundsen lands a nice hook to Wojcik's body. Wojcik takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wojcik moves out of range of the strikes.
Wojcik is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Asmundsen throws a body punch but Wojcik moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wojcik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wojcik takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been informed that Wojcik has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Asmundsen moves out of range as Wojcik strikes.#CL2#
Wojcik moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wojcik lands a left hand.
Wojcik tries to throw a body punch but Asmundsen avoids it by throwing Wojcik back against the cage. #T1#
Wojcik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Asmundsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wojcik scores with a shoulder strike.
Wojcik can't find room to land a body shot as Asmundsen controls the action.
Asmundsen tries a body shot but Wojcik blocks it.
Wojcik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asmundsen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wojcik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wojcik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wojcik blocks an uppercut.
Wojcik lands a left hand.
Asmundsen scores with a hook to the body.
Asmundsen just leaning against Wojcik, taking a breather.
Wojcik tries a body shot but Asmundsen blocks it.
Asmundsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wojciks head.
Wojcik tries to work over Asmundsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wojcik prevents a body shot from Asmundsen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asmundsen.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Wojcik lands a shot to the body.
Wojcik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asmundsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Wojcik controls his hands.
Wojcik blocks 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!
Wojcik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wojcik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wojcik misses with the head strike.
Asmundsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wojcik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wojcik tries a body shot but Asmundsen blocks it.
Wojcik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asmundsen or not.
Wojcik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Wojcik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wojcik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
A short right from Wojcik.
Wojcik can't find room to land a body shot as Asmundsen controls the action.
Asmundsen digs a right hand into Wojcik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wojcik's gas tank.
Asmundsen'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.
Wojcik throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen. #T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Asmundsen stalling the fight.
Wojcik scores with a shot to the side of Asmundsen's head. #CUT2#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Asmundsen blocking some punches.
Asmundsen is trying to stall.
Asmundsen digs a right hand underneath Wojcik's ribcage. Wojcik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Asmundsen just leaning against Wojcik, taking a breather.
Wojcik tries a body shot but Asmundsen blocks it.
Asmundsen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wojcik up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trond Asmundsen.
Wojcik scores with a decent looking hook.
Some wild striking there from Wojcik.
Asmundsen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Wojcik as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Asmundsen throws an off balance right hand
and Wojcik makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Asmundsen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wojcik to the mat! Wojcik manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wojcik wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Asmundsen is now in half guard.
Wojcik tries to get to full guard but Asmundsen has control of the leg.
Wojcik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Asmundsen is working away from the top position though.
Asmundsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wojcik keeps working.
Wojcik tries to roll over but Asmundsen keeps him under control.
Asmundsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Asmundsen controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Asmundsen prevents Wojcik from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryszard Wojcik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
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#
Asmundsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wojcik jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wojcik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asmundsen.
Wojcik blocks a jab.
Wojcik throws a hook but Asmundsen avoids it easily.
Asmundsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wojcik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asmundsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Wojcik.
Asmundsen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wojcik defends it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wojcik! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Wojcik. That snapped Asmundsen's head back.
Asmundsen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wojcik defends well and Asmundsen ends up having to push Wojcik into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wojcik lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Asmundsen has his takedown stuffed
and Wojcik counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trond Asmundsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Wojcik misses.
Ryszard Wojcik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wojcik takes a swing at Asmundsen's ribcage but misses.
Wojcik lands with an overhand left.
Wojcik throws the left hand but Asmundsen avoids the punch easily.
Ryszard Wojcik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wojcik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asmundsen manages to avoid it.
Asmundsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wojcik throws a hook but Asmundsen avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wojcik.#CL2#
Wojcik moves into the clinch.
Wojcik misses with a punch to the body.
Asmundsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asmundsen blocks a body shot from Wojcik. #T2#
Wojcik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asmundsen.
Wojcik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asmundsen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wojcik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wojcik struggles to land a body shot inside as Asmundsen controls his hands.
Wojcik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wojcik tries to throw a body punch but Asmundsen avoids it by throwing Wojcik back against the cage.
Asmundsen tries to stall but Wojcik uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Asmundsen pushes Wojcik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Wojcik.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wojcik struggles to land a body shot inside as Asmundsen controls his hands.
Wojcik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asmundsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wojcik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wojcik scores with a shot to the side of Asmundsen's head.
Wojcik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
Wojcik lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Wojcik as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Wojcik struggles to land a body shot inside as Asmundsen controls his hands.
Asmundsen tries to work over Wojcik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asmundsen takes a shot to the head.
Wojcik scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Asmundsen is rocked!
Asmundsen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wojcik is keeping busy.
Oh Asmundsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wojcik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wojcik lands a shoulder strike.
Ryszard Wojcik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wojcik lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Asmundsen to his knees! Wojcik keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryszard Wojcik!

Event: PF24 Alcala v McStafferson
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninja looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A cross from Ninja lands.
Murilo Ninja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asmundsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ninja shoots in for a takedown but Asmundsen shows good takedown defense.
Asmundsen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ninja dives in for a single leg takedown but Asmundsen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Asmundsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Asmundsen scores with a jab to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Asmundsen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Asmundsen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ninja is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ninja manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asmundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ninja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ninja seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ninja tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Ninja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ninja keeping moving, preventing Asmundsen from controlling successfully.
Ninja 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.
Ninja has momentary wrist control but Asmundsen slips an elbow through the middle.
Ninja working a defensive guard here.
Ninja is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Asmundsen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Asmundsen throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ninja trying to keep a closed guard but Asmundsen is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Asmundsen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Asmundsen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ninja jabs at Asmundsen's body.
Asmundsen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Asmundsen throws a nice looking combination but Ninja bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ninja tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Asmundsen ducks under a wild hook from Ninja.
No joy there for Ninja, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Asmundsen attempts a counter takedown but Ninja avoids it well and moves away.
Ninja misses with a straight right.
Asmundsen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ninja sprawls and moves away.
Ninja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asmundsen. #T3#
Ninja avoids the body shot from Asmundsen.
It seemed like Ninja was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ninja throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Asmundsen moves into the clinch.
Ninja misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Asmundsen.
Ninja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asmundsen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ninja is keeping busy.
Ninja throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ninja throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Asmundsen.
Ninja is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Asmundsen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Trond Asmundsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murilo Ninja.
Ninja lands an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Asmundsen misses with a body punch.
Ninja misses with a punch on the inside.
Ninja tries to work over Asmundsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Ninja lands a takedown into guard.
Ninja throwing strikes from guard but Asmundsen blocks nicely.
Asmundsen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asmundsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ninja is adopting a defensive guard.
Ninja wants to sweep but no luck.
Asmundsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ninja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Asmundsen is working hard here to advance position.
Asmundsen won't allow Ninja to sweep him here.
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 Trond Asmundsen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Asmundsen catches Ninja with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Ninja misses the target. #TD2#
Ninja changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Asmundsen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Asmundsen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ninja off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Asmundsen is persistently looking for the submission but Ninja is defending it well.
Asmundsen has the hooks in. Ninja is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Asmundsen has good solid back control here.
Asmundsen tries to keep control of the position but Ninja is staying busy.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Asmundsen. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Ninja defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Asmundsen's arms. #T1#
Ninja wants to escape the position.
Ninja trying to control the action but Asmundsen just sinks the hooks in.
Ninja is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Asmundsen lands an elbow to the side of the head. #SUB#
Asmundsen is looking for the choke from the back position but Ninja is controlling his hands well.
Ninja is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ninja trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2#
Will Asmundsen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ninja tries to roll but Asmundsen sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Asmundsen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB#
Asmundsen working for the choke.
Asmundsen is looking to control Ninja but Ninja is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ninja breaks Asmundsen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ninja not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ninja landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Ninja lands a couple of elbows.
Ninja must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Asmundsen is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ninja throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Asmundsen's body to avoid the submission. Asmundsen has instead reached around Ninja's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Asmundsen arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Trond Asmundsen!

Event: PF17 Lucassen v Alcala
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asmundsen wants to slow Gamzatov down by chopping away at his legs.
Gamzatov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Asmundsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Gamzatov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Asmundsen sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gamzatov is defended easily by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Asmundsen catches Gamzatov right on the button with a cross.
Asmundsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gamzatov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gamzatov tries to counter with a takedown but Asmundsen is quick to defend against it.
Gamzatov avoids the body shot from Asmundsen.
Gamzatov tries to counter with a takedown but Asmundsen is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gamzatov moves away.
Gamzatov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Asmundsen misses the shot to the body.
Asmundsen throws a combination. Gamzatov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Asmundsen throws a jab when Gamzatov was well out of range.#T1#
Gamzatov tries to close the distance and clinch but Asmundsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gamzatov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asmundsen.
Gamzatov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Trond Asmundsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asmundsen jabs at Gamzatov's body.
Gamzatov ducks under a wild hook from Asmundsen.
Gamzatov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Asmundsen sprawls and moves away.
Gamzatov slips a straight right by Asmundsen.
Gamzatov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Trond Asmundsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asmundsen misses with a hook #TD#
and Gamzatov counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Gamzatov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Asmundsen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Asmundsen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Asmundsen! #REVB#
Asmundsen trying to control the action but Gamzatov is working from the bottom.
Gamzatov can't do much from the bottom here. #T2##SUB2#
Asmundsen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Asmundsen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gamzatov!
Asmundsen unloading with bombs!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Asmundsen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Asmundsen looking to control but Gamzatov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Asmundsen can't control as he wanted to and Gamzatov manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T3#
Asmundsen lands with a punch from half guard.
Gamzatov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Asmundsen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Asmundsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gamzatov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Asmundsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Gamzatov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Asmundsen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asmundsen trying to control the pace.
Gamzatov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gamzatov is looking for a sweep. Asmundsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asmundsen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Asmundsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gamzatov keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trond Asmundsen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gamzatov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Asmundsen swivels and escapes.
Gamzatov slips a straight right by Asmundsen.
Gamzatov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asmundsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gamzatov manages to avoid it.
Gamzatov feinted with a counter takedown.
Asmundsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asmundsen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Asmundsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gamzatov moves away.
Asmundsen jabs Gamzatov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Asmundsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gamzatov.
Gamzatov attempts a counter takedown but Asmundsen avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen throws a series of punches but Gamzatov avoids them all with ease.
Gamzatov feinted with a counter takedown.
Asmundsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gamzatov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gamzatov or perhaps it was just good defense by Asmundsen, which made it look bad. #T1#
Gamzatov slips a jab from Asmundsen.
Gamzatov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gamzat Gamzatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asmundsen throws a nice head kick!
Gamzatov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Asmundsen misses.
Gamzatov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Asmundsen misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Asmundsen misses the target.
Gamzatov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gamzatov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Asmundsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gamzatov feinted with a counter takedown.
Gamzat Gamzatov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Gamzatov fails with a takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Asmundsen as he connects with a hook.
Asmundsen missing with a left hand there. Gamzatov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Gamzatov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asmundsen is trying to control Gamzatov's posture but Gamzatov avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Asmundsen is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Asmundsen can't do much from the bottom here.
Gamzatov lands a nice forearm strike.
Asmundsen is not content to let Gamzatov control the position.
Asmundsen tries to improve position but can't.
Asmundsen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Asmundsen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gamzatov working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamzatov trying to control the action but Asmundsen is working from the bottom.
Asmundsen tries to bench press Gamzatov off him but Gamzatov keeps the position.
Gamzatov scores with punches from side control. #T4#
Gamzatov trying to control the position but Asmundsen is working away.
Asmundsen gets back to half guard.
Gamzatov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Asmundsen defending well though.
Gamzatov looks to land a strike but Asmundsen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gamzatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asmundsen is keeping the position for now.
Gamzatov is working hard here to advance position.
Asmundsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Asmundsen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gamzatov is aware though and is defending well.
Gamzatov slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Gamzatov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asmundsen manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trond Asmundsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gamzatov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Gamzatov slips under a jab.
Asmundsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asmundsen. Gamzatov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gamzatov shoots in looking for a takedown but Asmundsen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gamzatov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Asmundsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Asmundsen punishes Gamzatov's body with a nice straight punch.
Asmundsen tries to land a front kick but Gamzatov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Asmundsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gamzatov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Asmundsen sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gamzatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asmundsen.
An inside leg kick from Asmundsen misses.
Asmundsen throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Gamzatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gamzatov tries to counter with a takedown but Asmundsen is quick to defend against it.
Asmundsen loads up on a big right hand but Gamzatov slips the punch.
Asmundsen throws a hook to the side of Gamzatov's head but Gamzatov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asmundsen misses with a wild body shot.
Gamzatov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gamzatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asmundsen.
Gamzatov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Asmundsen sprawls and moves away.
Gamzatov fails with the takedown.
Asmundsen lands with a nice body punch.
Gamzatov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gamzatov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Asmundsen sprawls and moves away.
Asmundsen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
Asmundsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Trond Asmundsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asmundsen swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Gamzatov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gamzatov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Asmundsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gamzatov trying to control but Asmundsen is working from the bottom.
Asmundsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gamzatov tries to free his leg and advance position but Asmundsen is retaining full guard.
Asmundsen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asmundsen trying to control but Gamzatov is working from the bottom.
Asmundsen slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Asmundsen is keen to just control but Gamzatov is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Asmundsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gamzatov defends it well.
Gamzatov is refusing to be controlled, as Asmundsen sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Asmundsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gamzatov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Asmundsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gamzatov trying to control but Asmundsen postures up.
Gamzat Gamzatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trond Asmundsen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Asmundsen is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gamzatov tries to roll over but Asmundsen keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trond Asmundsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Asmundsen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trond Asmundsen!

Event: Demolition 10 - TBA
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Asmundsen. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asmundsen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asmundsen missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asmundsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Asmundsen missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Asmundsen's shoulder, as Asmundsen tries to avoid the shot.
Asmundsen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asmundsen throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson blocks a jab.#T1#
Asmundsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Asmundsen scores with a hook to the body.
Asmundsen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Asmundsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Asmundsen has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asmundsen.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson tries to break free but Asmundsen pushes him back against the cage.
Asmundsen is stalling here.
Asmundsen scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen lands the left hand.#T2#
Asmundsen lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Asmundsen on that attempt.
Asmundsen closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Asmundsen pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Asmundsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trond Asmundsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Asmundsen scores with a body shot.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Asmundsen's head.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Asmundsen throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asmundsen throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asmundsen misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Asmundsen lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Asmundsen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson misses with a straight left. #T3#
Asmundsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asmundsen tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asmundsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Asmundsen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asmundsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Asmundsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jeff Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asmundsen lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asmundsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Asmundsen avoids nicely.
Asmundsen misses with a kick to the body
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asmundsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson. #T4#
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Asmundsen slips under a jab.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asmundsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asmundsen tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson throws a combination. Asmundsen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Asmundsen closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Asmundsen pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Asmundsen rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Asmundsen has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jeff Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
That's time! Asmundsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asmundsen jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Asmundsen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Asmundsen is controlling him well.
Asmundsen lands strikes from half guard.
Asmundsen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Asmundsen is controlling him
Asmundsen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Asmundsen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asmundsen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Johnson is trying to escape back to his feet but Asmundsen uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Johnson is trying to buck Asmundsen off.#SUB#
Asmundsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Asmundsen controls the position.
Johnson pushes Asmundsen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Asmundsen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Asmundsen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Asmundsen drags him back down.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Asmundsen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Asmundsen working the ground and pound.
Asmundsen controlling the position from side mount.
Johnson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Asmundsen connects with a decent elbow.
Johnson is not content to let Asmundsen control the position.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Asmundsen trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is pushing Asmundsen's head away, looking to escape. Asmundsen manages to hold on to the position though.#T3##SUB#
Asmundsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Asmundsen prevents Johnson from escaping the position.
Asmundsen trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Asmundsen.
Trond Asmundsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson tries to escape but Asmundsen is in control.
Asmundsen wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Asmundsen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Asmundsen throws an elbow but Johnson slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson is pushing Asmundsen's head away, looking to escape. Asmundsen manages to hold on to the position though.#ES2#
Johnson sneaks out the side door and pushes Asmundsen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Asmundsen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Asmundsen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asmundsen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Asmundsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trond Asmundsen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asmundsen attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Asmundsen swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Asmundsen.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Asmundsen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Asmundsen scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Asmundsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Jeff Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson throws a hook but Asmundsen blocks it.
Asmundsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Asmundsen avoids them all with ease.
Asmundsen thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Asmundsen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Asmundsen lands a slapping body shot.
Asmundsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Asmundsen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Asmundsen or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
Asmundsen throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asmundsen misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Asmundsen misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Asmundsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Asmundsen scores with a shot to the body.
Asmundsen takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asmundsen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Asmundsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson throws a body punch but Asmundsen moves out of range.
Asmundsen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asmundsen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trond Asmundsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asmundsen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Asmundsen lands a body shot.
Asmundsen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asmundsen digs a good hook to Johnson's body. #T3#
Asmundsen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Asmundsen throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Asmundsen lands with a nice body punch.
Asmundsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asmundsen jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Asmundsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Asmundsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asmundsen.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Asmundsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asmundsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asmundsen misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson defending well as Asmundsen loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Asmundsen drives through with a takedown into guard. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson wants to stand but Asmundsen is controlling the position.
Johnson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Asmundsen controls the pace.
Asmundsen trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Asmundsen is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Asmundsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

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 Trond Asmundsen.
I think Asmundsen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trond Asmundsen!

Event: Demolition 1 - Falcone v Mfer
Date: Dec 27, 2019

#R1#
Asmundsen misses with a body shot.
Billy Cubbedge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cubbedge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asmundsen manages to avoid it.#CL#
Cubbedge fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Asmundsen, pushing him back against the cage.
Cubbedge is pushing Asmundsen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short uppercut from Cubbedge .
Asmundsen can't find room to land a body shot as Cubbedge controls the action. #BC#
Cubbedge 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asmundsen scores with a body shot.
Cubbedge throws a solid leg kick but Asmundsen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cubbedge .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Asmundsen tries to bum rush Cubbedge with a series of wild strikes but Cubbedge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Asmundsen misses with the combination.
Cubbedge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Cubbedge misses
and Cubbedge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Cubbedge lands a jab to Asmundsen's midsection.
Cubbedge throws a predictable looking body shot
and Asmundsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Asmundsen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Asmundsen connects with a right hand. Cubbedge shakes it off.
Asmundsen throws a lazy right hand but Cubbedge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asmundsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Cubbedge avoids the body shot from Asmundsen.
Cubbedge attempts a counter takedown but Asmundsen avoids it well and moves away.
Asmundsen throws a shot from downtown. Cubbedge moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Cubbedge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Asmundsen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cubbedge tries to move into full mount but can't pass Asmundsen's legs.
Asmundsen is trying to control Cubbedge 's posture but Cubbedge avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge staying calm.
Asmundsen is looking to regain half guard here but Cubbedge keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Asmundsen's face as Cubbedge controls the position.
Asmundsen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asmundsen trying to control from the bottom.
Cubbedge is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cubbedge prevents Asmundsen from improving his position.
Cubbedge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Asmundsen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Cubbedge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Asmundsen looking for submissions off his back.
Cubbedge looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Asmundsen actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cubbedge controlling the action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cubbedge comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cubbedge with a nice cross.
Cubbedge misses with a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cubbedge takes a swing at Asmundsen's ribcage but misses.
Cubbedge throws a body shot but no joy.
Cubbedge misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asmundsen. Cubbedge does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Cubbedge dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cubbedge throws a leg kick
and Asmundsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cubbedge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cubbedge lands with a cross.
Trond Asmundsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cubbedge lands a nice shot to the body.
Asmundsen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Asmundsen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cubbedge doesn't seem phased though.
Cubbedge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asmundsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cubbedge manages to avoid it.
Cubbedge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen avoids the body shot from Cubbedge .
Asmundsen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Asmundsen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cubbedge with a jab.
Asmundsen misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Cubbedge .
A punch combination from Asmundsen misses.
Asmundsen lands a slapping body shot.
Cubbedge throws a predictable looking body shot
and Asmundsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cubbedge is looking to wear down Asmundsen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Asmundsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cubbedge takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cubbedge avoids the body shot from Asmundsen.
Trond Asmundsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cubbedge ducks under a wild hook from Asmundsen.
Cubbedge misses with a body shot.
Cubbedge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asmundsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Cubbedge gets a clinch.
Asmundsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asmundsen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cubbedge up against the cage.#BC#
Cubbedge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Asmundsen.
Cubbedge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Asmundsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cubbedge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asmundsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Cubbedge .#T2#
Asmundsen lands a nice shot that snaps Cubbedge 's head back.
Asmundsen misses with an uppercut. Cubbedge saw that one coming.
Cubbedge checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cubbedge .
Asmundsen throws a body kick that misses.
Cubbedge checks a leg kick nicely.
Cubbedge appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice shot by Asmundsen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asmundsen misses with a looping right.
Cubbedge tries to counter with a takedown but Asmundsen is quick to defend against it.
Asmundsen lands a head shot.
Asmundsen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cubbedge momentarily.
Asmundsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Cubbedge gets a clinch. #BC#
Cubbedge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asmundsen throws out a loose jab but Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cubbedge scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cubbedge tries to land a front kick but Asmundsen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice side step and Asmundsen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cubbedge swings widly with a right hand
and Cubbedge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3##TD#
Cubbedge shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Asmundsen's guard.
Cubbedge forces his way into half guard.
Asmundsen wants to get back to full guard but Cubbedge has mounted him!
Cubbedge wants to control the pace but Asmundsen is squirming around nicely.
Billy Cubbedge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Asmundsen looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Cubbedge tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Asmundsen is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Cubbedge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Asmundsen wants to control but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Cubbedge breaks from Asmundsen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Asmundsen can't escape the position.
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 Billy Cubbedge 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Asmundsen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Asmundsen duly obliges.
Asmundsen misses with a low kick.
Asmundsen cracks Cubbedge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cubbedge takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Asmundsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cubbedge throws a jab but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Cubbedge lands with a cross.
Asmundsen looks to land a right hand but Cubbedge moved out of range.
A low kick from Asmundsen misses #TD#
and Cubbedge counters with a single leg into guard. Asmundsen didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cubbedge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cubbedge sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Asmundsen's guard.
Asmundsen tries to roll over but Cubbedge keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Asmundsen actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Cubbedge slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Cubbedge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Asmundsen is just riding it out for now. Cubbedge eventually gives up the hold.
Cubbedge performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Asmundsen trying to hold on to Cubbedge 's head to control him but Cubbedge postures up. #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.
Cubbedge stalling.
Cubbedge trying to control from half guard but Asmundsen is working away.
Asmundsen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Asmundsen is trying to control but can't.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Asmundsen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cubbedge misses with a shot to the body
and Asmundsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cubbedge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Asmundsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cubbedge .
Horrible takedown attempt by Cubbedge or perhaps it was just good defense by Asmundsen, which made it look bad.
Asmundsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asmundsen moves out of range of the leg kick from Cubbedge .
Asmundsen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Asmundsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asmundsen throws a looping overhand right but Cubbedge ducks down to avoid it.
Cubbedge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asmundsen.
Cubbedge ducks under a wild hook from Asmundsen.
Cubbedge appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cubbedge ducks under a wild hook from Asmundsen.
Cubbedge moves out of range of the leg kick from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen moves forwards but Cubbedge connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cubbedge jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Asmundsen misses with a looping left.
Asmundsen keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Cubbedge misses with a body shot
and Asmundsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Asmundsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cubbedge lands a two punch combo.
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!
Asmundsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cubbedge misses the shot to the body.
Asmundsen misses with a hook.
Cubbedge feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab from Cubbedge finds it's way through Asmundsen's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Cubbedge .
The fight stays on the outside here - Cubbedge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Billy Cubbedge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An inside leg kick lands from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Asmundsen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Trond Asmundsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cubbedge lands with a good body shot.
Cubbedge throws a series of punches but Asmundsen avoids them all with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Cubbedge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cubbedge , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Cubbedge !

Event: RISE 122
Date: Dec 06, 2019

#R1#
Krnacova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asmundsen.
The fighters circle momentarily. Asmundsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Asmundsen swings for the body but Krnacova moves out of range.
A left lands for Asmundsen.
Asmundsen stuffs the takedown attempt from Krnacova. Krnacova gets slowly back to his feet.
Asmundsen stuns Krnacova with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Krnacova dives in for a single leg takedown but Asmundsen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Asmundsen lands a jab to the head.
Krnacova swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krnacova looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Asmundsen tries to sprawl but Krnacova drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krnacova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Asmundsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Asmundsen manages to get to full guard.
Krnacova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Asmundsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Asmundsen working for a triangle but Krnacova defends it easily.
Krnacova trying to control but Asmundsen is working from the bottom.
Asmundsen trying to control the position.
Krnacova throws a big right hand that misses.
Krnacova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Asmundsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Asmundsen is trying to keep Krnacova in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krnacova's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Krnacova keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Asmundsen's head.#SUB2#
Asmundsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krnacova can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Krnacova 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. #T2#
Krnacova throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krnacova looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Asmundsen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krnacova with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krnacova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Asmundsen looking to control.
Krnacova has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Asmundsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Asmundsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krnacova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Krnacova not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Krnacova works over Asmundsen with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Krnacova avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krnacova distracts Asmundsen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Asmundsen has momentary wrist control but Krnacova slips an elbow through the middle.
Asmundsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Asmundsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Asmundsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krnacova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Asmundsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krnacova throwing strikes from guard but Asmundsen blocks nicely.
Krnacova pushing down on Asmundsen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Asmundsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Krnacova is controlling the pace.
Krnacova is trying to control the action in half guard but Asmundsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Krnacova with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Asmundsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krnacova is working away from the top position though.
Krnacova is taking a breather. Asmundsen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Krnacova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Asmundsen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asmundsen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Asmundsen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Krnacova lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Krnacova working Asmundsen over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Krnacova dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Krnacova closes this distance looking for a takedown but Asmundsen circles away.
Krnacova misses with a takedown attempt - Asmundsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab, jab by Asmundsen - just one landing.
Asmundsen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Krnacova is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Krnacova has a takedown stuffed.
A countering left hand to the body from Asmundsen misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Krnacova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asmundsen scores with the left hand. Krnacova knows he should have avoided that one.
Asmundsen connects with a single shot there.
Asmundsen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Felix Krnacova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donk. Asmundsen catches Krnacova right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen throws a hook but Krnacova avoids it easily.
Asmundsen lands a jab to Krnacova's midsection.
Asmundsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krnacova was well out of range. Poor timing from Asmundsen.
Krnacova shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Asmundsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asmundsen lunges at Krnacova with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Krnacova's hand. #T1#
Asmundsen throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Krnacova counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Krnacova.
Asmundsen has momentary wrist control but Krnacova slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Asmundsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krnacova doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krnacova manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Krnacova is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Krnacova has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Asmundsen to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Krnacova is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Asmundsen pulls down on the head and he's put Krnacova to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Trond Asmundsen!

Event: RISE 117 Kilpatrick v Mfer
Date: Nov 22, 2019

#R1#
Hazlehurst fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Asmundsen avoids it really well and circles away.
Asmundsen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hazlehursts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD2#
Hazlehurst drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Asmundsen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Asmundsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hazlehurst defends it easily.
Asmundsen is pulling down on Hazlehurst's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlehurst wants to control from the top but Asmundsen keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Asmundsen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hazlehurst passes into side control.
What's Asmundsen going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Asmundsen manages to get back to half guard.
Asmundsen wants to get back to full guard.
My spies in Lads Lash Banter Gym inform me that Hazlehurst has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are battling for position here. Asmundsen manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Asmundsen is looking for a triangle but Hazlehurst pushes his legs off easily.
Asmundsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Hazlehurst throws a strike but Asmundsen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Asmundsen postures up in Hazlehurst's guard and throws a big left but Hazlehurst blocks it.
Asmundsen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hazlehurst has his hands on Asmundsen's head, controlling the position.
Hazlehurst keeping moving, preventing Asmundsen from controlling successfully.
Asmundsen is stalling in the full guard.
Hazlehurst is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Asmundsen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Asmundsen wants to pass the guard but Hazlehurst is keeping the position.
Hazlehurst is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hazlehurst walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hazlehurst takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Hazlehurst or perhaps it was just good defense by Asmundsen, which made it look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hazlehurst is defended easily by Asmundsen.
Trond Asmundsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Asmundsen counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asmundsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hazlehurst goes for a takedown in the clinch but Asmundsen prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Asmundsen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hazlehurst tries for a takedown. No joy.
Asmundsen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hazlehurst has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Asmundsen after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trond Asmundsen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hazlehurst looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Asmundsen is fending him off so far but Hazlehurst persists. Nope, Asmundsen circles away and we're back to standing.
Hazlehurst throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Asmundsen's waist but Asmundsen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hazlehurst off to one side.
Asmundsen is looking to counter the offense by Hazlehurst and move into the clinch.
Asmundsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Asmundsen there.
Asmundsen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hazlehurst fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Asmundsen avoids it really well and circles away.
Trond Asmundsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Hazlehurst.#TD2#
Hazlehurst drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hazlehurst throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazlehurst trying to control the position but Asmundsen is working away.
Hazlehurst wants to control for a moment but Asmundsen uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T1#
Asmundsen trying to get back to full guard but Hazlehurst takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hazlehurst is trying to control here but Asmundsen has managed to regain half guard.
Asmundsen is positioning himself well to prevent Hazlehurst advancing to mount.
Asmundsen is pressing down on Hazlehurst's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hazlehurst throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Asmundsen seems keen to control Hazlehurst's posture.
Asmundsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Hazlehurst wants to control from the top but Asmundsen keeps moving.
Asmundsen trying to keep a closed guard but Hazlehurst is proving a slippery customer.
Hazlehurst wants to control from the top but Asmundsen keeps moving.
Asmundsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazlehurst can do to turn this around?
Hazlehurst is working Asmundsen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Asmundsen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Hazlehurst throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Asmundsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Asmundsen is looking for a triangle but Hazlehurst pushes his legs off easily.
Hazlehurst wants to control from the top but Asmundsen keeps moving.
Asmundsen is trying to control the position but Hazlehurst postures up.
Asmundsen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Asmundsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Asmundsen wants it to stay on the feet.
Asmundsen throws a body punch but Hazlehurst moves out of range.
Asmundsen lunges at Hazlehurst with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hazlehurst's hand.
Asmundsen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4##TD2#
Hazlehurst scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Asmundsen gets full guard.
Asmundsen working a defensive guard here.
Hazlehurst must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Asmundsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Asmundsen, not yet.
Asmundsen is adopting a defensive guard.
Asmundsen working a defensive guard but Hazlehurst passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hazlehurst is controlling the pace.
Hazlehurst is thwarting Asmundsen's attempts to control the position.
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 Trond Asmundsen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Asmundsen misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Hazlehurst counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hazlehurst working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hazlehurst throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Asmundsen is pulling down on Hazlehurst's head to control his posture.
Hazlehurst cracks Asmundsen with a solid left hand.
Hazlehurst sitting in guard here, content to control.
Asmundsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Asmundsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hazlehurst doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hazlehurst manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Asmundsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hazlehurst can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Asmundsen is trying to keep Hazlehurst in close.
Hazlehurst wants to control from the top but Asmundsen keeps moving.
Asmundsen trying to control the position.
Asmundsen has his hands on Hazlehurst's head, controlling the position.
Hazlehurst with a nice head shot there.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hazlehurst is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hazlehurst works over Asmundsen with some ground and pound from guard.
Asmundsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Asmundsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hazlehurst manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Asmundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazlehurst is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asmundsen looking to pass the guard.
Asmundsen cracks Hazlehurst with a solid left hand.#T3#
Asmundsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hazlehurst is retaining full guard.
Asmundsen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Asmundsen stopping the sweep attempt from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hazlehurst lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Asmundsen keeping moving, preventing Hazlehurst from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Asmundsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hazlehurst defends it easily.#T4#
Hazlehurst in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Asmundsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daniel Hazlehurst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hazlehurst lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Asmundsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asmundsen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Hazlehurst comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Asmundsen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Daniel Hazlehurst!

Event: RISE 106 Asmundsen v Sailcirc
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Asmundsen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sailcirc throws a shot from downtown. Asmundsen moves away and avoids it.
Sailcirc sizes up Asmundsen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Asmundsen throws out a loose jab but Sailcirc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asmundsen misses with a looping left.
Asmundsen misses with a wild body shot.
Asmundsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Asmundsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asmundsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sailcirc throws out the jab.
Asmundsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sailcirc misses with a body shot.
Asmundsen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sailcirc manages to circle out of the way.
Sailcirc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sailcirc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Asmundsen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sailcirc lands a body punch in the clinch.
Asmundsen has a couple of punches blocked by Sailcirc.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Asmundsen misses with some punches.
Asmundsen stalling in the clinch but Sailcirc improves position.
Asmundsen working aggressively here.
Sailcirc misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Asmundsen on the inside. #T1#
Nice body punch from Sailcirc - that landed with a thud.
Sailcirc can't find room to land a body shot as Asmundsen controls the action.
Sailcirc prevents a body shot from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sailcirc struggles to land a body shot inside as Asmundsen controls his hands.
Asmundsen leaning against his opponent.
Asmundsen taking a breather.
Asmundsen tries to throw a body punch but Sailcirc avoids it by throwing Asmundsen back against the cage.
Sailcirc blocks a body shot from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen tries to stall but Sailcirc uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Asmundsen blocks a body shot from Sailcirc.
Sailcirc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sailcirc can't find room to land a body shot as Asmundsen controls the action.
Asmundsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Asmundsen is looking to control Sailcirc's arms but Sailcirc gets an underhook and turns him. Now Asmundsen has his back to the cage.
Asmundsen pushes Sailcirc back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trond Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sailcirc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sailcirc scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sailcirc throws a hook but Asmundsen avoids it easily.
Sailcirc misses with a wild body shot.
Asmundsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sailcirc scores with a jab. Asmundsen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sailcirc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asmundsen manages to avoid it.
Sailcirc moves out of range as Asmundsen strikes.
Sailcirc misses with a lunging right hand
and Asmundsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sailcirc misses with a hook. Asmundsen ducked under it nicely.
Asmundsen tries to counter by clinching up but Sailcirc breaks away and moves out of range.
Asmundsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Sailcirc circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asmundsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Sailcirc was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asmundsen tries to move into range but Sailcirc moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sailcirc scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Asmundsen misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asmundsen, as that shot connected.
Sailcirc lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Asmundsen at a distance.
Torcadall Sailcirc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sailcirc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sailcirc with a hook.
Sailcirc throws a shot from downtown. Asmundsen moves away and avoids it.
Sailcirc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sailcirc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asmundsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sailcirc misses with a body shot.
Sailcirc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sailcirc lands a jab to the head.
Sailcirc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asmundsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Sailcirc tries to get set, Asmundsen tries to push him back and clinch up but Sailcirc manages to avoid the attempt.
Sailcirc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Sailcirc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asmundsen slips under a jab from Sailcirc.
Asmundsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sailcirc.
Sailcirc has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sailcirc there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asmundsen scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asmundsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T4#
Sailcirc defending well as Asmundsen loads up on a big left hand.
Asmundsen misses with a wild body shot.
Sailcirc takes a swing at Asmundsen's ribcage but misses.
Sailcirc loads up on a big right hand but Asmundsen slips the punch.
Asmundsen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asmundsen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sailcirc with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Asmundsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asmundsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sailcirc.
As Sailcirc tries to get set, Asmundsen tries to push him back and clinch up but Sailcirc manages to avoid the attempt.
Sailcirc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asmundsen manages to avoid it.
Asmundsen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Asmundsen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Asmundsen missing with a left hand there. Sailcirc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asmundsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Asmundsen misses.
Sailcirc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asmundsen connects with a body shot that sends Sailcirc's belly button to the back.
Asmundsen is looking to score with low kicks.
Asmundsen moves away from the strike by Sailcirc.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Torcadall Sailcirc will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Asmundsen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sailcirc jabs Asmundsen right on the nose. Asmundsen blinks but takes it well.
Asmundsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sailcirc throws out a counter right but Asmundsen avoids it with no problem.
Sailcirc misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sailcirc.
Good shot there by Asmundsen.
Sailcirc dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sailcirc throws a shot from downtown. Asmundsen moves away and avoids it.
Asmundsen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sailcirc bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sailcirc looks to throw the jab but Asmundsen is out of range.
Asmundsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sailcirc takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot.
Sailcirc appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Asmundsen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sailcirc scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Asmundsen doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sailcirc scores with a nice head shot.
Sailcirc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asmundsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Sailcirc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asmundsen throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Asmundsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sailcirc.
Asmundsen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Asmundsen blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Sailcirc throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sailcirc throws the left hand but Asmundsen avoids the punch easily.
Sailcirc drops his hands momentarily and Asmundsen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sailcirc misses with a hook. Asmundsen ducked under it nicely.
Asmundsen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asmundsen. Sailcirc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sailcirc now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Asmundsen gets a clinch.
I was talking to Asmundsen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Asmundsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sailcirc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sailcirc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sailcirc lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sailcirc prevents a body shot from Asmundsen.
Sailcirc has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Asmundsen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sailcirc can turn it around.
Asmundsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sailcirc tries to throw a body punch but Asmundsen avoids it by throwing Sailcirc back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sailcirc misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Asmundsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sailcirc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sailcirc lands a body shot.
Sailcirc lands a body punch.
Sailcirc struggles to land a body shot inside as Asmundsen controls his hands.
Good body shot from Sailcirc.
Sailcirc lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sailcirc wants to take the fight to the mat but Asmundsen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sailcirc lands a left hand.
Sailcirc struggles to land a body shot inside as Asmundsen controls his hands.
Asmundsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sailcirc misses with a body punch.
Sailcirc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sailcirc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asmundsen lands a nice uppercut.
Sailcirc tries to work over Asmundsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asmundsen misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Sailcirc. #T3#
Asmundsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sailcirc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sailcirc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Sailcirc.
Sailcirc prevents a body shot from Asmundsen.
Sailcirc lands a right hand.
Asmundsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sailcirc tries to work over Asmundsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asmundsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sailcirc tries a body shot but Asmundsen blocks it.
Asmundsen tries a body shot but Sailcirc blocks it.
Asmundsen tries a body shot but Sailcirc blocks it.
Asmundsen tries a body shot but Sailcirc blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Asmundsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sailcirc's elbow.
Sailcirc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sailcirc as Asmundsen tries to tie him up.
Asmundsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sailcirc's elbow. #T4#
Sailcirc working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sailcirc can't find room to land a body shot as Asmundsen controls the action.
Asmundsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sailcirc misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Sailcirc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asmundsen wants to clinch.
Sailcirc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sailcirc.
Torcadall Sailcirc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asmundsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Sailcirc scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Asmundsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sailcirc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asmundsen moves away.
Asmundsen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sailcirc manages to circle out of the way.
Asmundsen jabs Sailcirc to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Asmundsen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Asmundsen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Torcadall Sailcirc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Asmundsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Asmundsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asmundsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asmundsen throws a right hand that Sailcirc ducks under and follows up with a left that Sailcirc also avoids with ease.
Asmundsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Sailcirc misses the jab.
Sailcirc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asmundsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sailcirc.
Sailcirc moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sailcirc scores with a nice head shot.
Sailcirc lands a really nice looking cross but Asmundsen seems unphased.
Asmundsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sailcirc moves away.
Nice shot lands for Asmundsen.
Sailcirc misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asmundsen looks to land a right hand but Sailcirc moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sailcirc. Asmundsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Sailcirc.
Asmundsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sailcirc throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
The fighters circling - Asmundsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot.
Sailcirc swings for the body but Asmundsen moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Asmundsen misses its target.
Asmundsen digs a good hook to Sailcirc's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Asmundsen misses the target.
A jab from Sailcirc misses.
Sailcirc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Sailcirc loads up on a big right hand but Asmundsen slips the punch.
Sailcirc dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sailcirc throws a body shot but no joy.
Sailcirc avoids the body shot from Asmundsen.
A little jabbing left from Sailcirc on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Sailcirc misses the target.
Sailcirc throws a hook but Asmundsen blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Sailcirc as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Asmundsen misses.
A jab lands there for Sailcirc.
Torcadall Sailcirc is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##CL#
Asmundsen darts in and clinches Sailcirc up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sailcirc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asmundsen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Asmundsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sailcirc blocks a body shot from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen tries a body shot but Sailcirc blocks it.
Asmundsen stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sailcirc. #T3#
Asmundsen tries to throw a body punch but Sailcirc avoids it by throwing Asmundsen back against the cage.
Asmundsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sailcirc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asmundsen tries a body shot but Sailcirc blocks it.
Asmundsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Sailcirc controls his hands. #BC2#
Sailcirc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sailcirc's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sailcirc duly obliges.
Sailcirc looks to throw the jab but Asmundsen is out of range.
Asmundsen misses with an uppercut.
Sailcirc throws out a powerful jab.
Asmundsen moves out of range as Sailcirc strikes.
Asmundsen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sailcirc doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sailcirc moves out of range as Asmundsen strikes.#T4#
Sailcirc jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Asmundsen moves out of range as Sailcirc strikes.
Asmundsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asmundsen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sailcirc.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sailcirc throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Asmundsen. Those never looked like landing.
Asmundsen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sailcirc lands a lovely overhand right.
Asmundsen throws a body punch but Sailcirc moves out of range.
Sailcirc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sailcirc scores with a sloppy right hand. Asmundsen should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asmundsen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Asmundsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Sailcirc was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sailcirc throws a body punch but Asmundsen moves out of range.
Trond Asmundsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sailcirc scores with a body shot.
Sailcirc lands a nice hook to Asmundsen's body. Asmundsen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Torcadall Sailcirc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sailcirc winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Torcadall Sailcirc!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Torcadall Sailcirc made sure he mentioned Pit Bull Development, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Skrap Fights 73
Date: Aug 16, 2019

#R1#
Costa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Asmundsen counters with a takedown into side control.
Costa tries to buck Asmundsen off but Asmundsen is having none of it.
Asmundsen working the strikes but Costa uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Asmundsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Costa trying to hold on to Asmundsen's head to control him but Asmundsen postures up. #SUB#
Asmundsen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen wants to pass to mount but Costa is defending the position. #T1#
Costa is trying to get back to full guard.
Costa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Costa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Asmundsen.
Costa is trying to control but can't.
Costa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Costa controlling Asmundsen's posture.
Asmundsen wants to control from the top but Costa keeps moving. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Costa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Asmundsen throwing strikes from guard but Costa blocks nicely.
Asmundsen wants to control from the top but Costa keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Costa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Asmundsen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Costa lands the left hand.
Asmundsen throws a hook but Costa avoids it easily.
Costa lands with a hook. Asmundsen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Costa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Asmundsen. Asmundsen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Asmundsen connects with a looping right hand.
Costa stuns Asmundsen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Asmundsen misses with a hook. Costa ducked under it nicely.
Asmundsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Costa.
Costa moves away from the strike by Asmundsen.
A punch combination from Costa misses.
Good shot there by Costa.
Costa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asmundsen.
Costa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Asmundsen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Asmundsen misses with an uppercut. Costa saw that one coming.#T4#
Asmundsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Costa swings for the body but Asmundsen moves out of range.
Asmundsen misses with an uppercut.
Costa throws a looping overhand right but Asmundsen ducks down to avoid it.
Asmundsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Costa avoids it really well and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Costa misses.
Santiago Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costa cracks Asmundsen with a good jab.
Costa throws a hook to the side of Asmundsen's head but Asmundsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asmundsen fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Santiago Costa 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#
Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asmundsen.
A little jabbing left from Costa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Costa lands a right hook to the body.
Costa lands a head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Asmundsen. That snapped Costa's head back.
Costa throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Asmundsen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Asmundsen.
Costa trying to control the position.
Asmundsen wants to control from the top but Costa keeps moving.
Asmundsen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Costa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa keeping full guard, as Asmundsen tries to pass.
Costa is trying to control the position but Asmundsen postures up. #T1#
Asmundsen wants to control from the top but Costa keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Costa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Costa lunges at Asmundsen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Asmundsen's hand.
Costa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Costa as he avoids it easily.
Costa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Asmundsen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Costa.
Costa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asmundsen manages to avoid it.#T2#
Asmundsen throws a hook but Costa avoids it easily.
Asmundsen fails to land the takedown.
Asmundsen misses with an uppercut.
Costa wants to clinch but Asmundsen slips to the side#TD#
so Asmundsen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Costa is trying to keep Asmundsen in close.
Asmundsen being controlled here momentarily.
Costa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Asmundsen stopping the sweep attempt from Costa.
Trond Asmundsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Asmundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Asmundsen content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Costa has locked up a guillotine! Costa's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Asmundsen is holding on here and Costa must be using up a lot of energy. Asmundsen has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Costa gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Santiago Costa!

Event: Skrap Fights 63
Date: Jul 12, 2019

#R1#
Kovacs scores with a one two! Asmundsen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.#TD#
Asmundsen shoots in and gets a takedown into Kovacs's guard.
Kovacs trying to keep a closed guard but Asmundsen is proving a slippery customer.
Asmundsen looking to pass the guard.
Asmundsen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Asmundsen wants to control from the top but Kovacs keeps moving. #SUB2#
Asmundsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Asmundsen stays in close to Kovacs's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Asmundsen advances position into side control!#T1##SUB#
Asmundsen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kovacs rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Asmundsen's guard! Nice work there by Kovacs!
Asmundsen wants to control the position but Kovacs says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kovacs trying to mount his opponent but Asmundsen defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are battling for position here. Asmundsen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Asmundsen keeping moving, preventing Kovacs from controlling successfully.
Asmundsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kovacs manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kovacs keeping full guard, as Asmundsen tries to pass. #T2##SUB2#
Kovacs looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Asmundsen passes into half guard.
Kovacs felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kovacs controlling the position for now.
Asmundsen throwing shots but Kovacs is blocking nicely.
Kovacs trying to control but Asmundsen postures up.
Kovacs is looking for a sweep. Asmundsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kovacs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kovacs is trying to control the position but Asmundsen postures up. #T3#
Asmundsen looking to pass the guard.
Asmundsen preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Kovacs working for a triangle but Asmundsen defends it easily.
Kovacs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Asmundsen wants to control from the top but Kovacs keeps moving. #SUB#
Kovacs wants to control position but Asmundsen is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Kovacs here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Trond Asmundsen!

Event: Skrap Fights 60
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Asmundsen throws a head kick that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Asmundsen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cubbedge misses with a series of wild punches.
Cubbedge takes a swing at Asmundsen's ribcage but misses.
Asmundsen attempts a counter takedown but Cubbedge avoids it well and moves away.
Asmundsen throws an overhand right that lands on Cubbedge 's shoulder, as Cubbedge tries to avoid the shot.
Asmundsen checks a leg kick.
Asmundsen tries to counter by clinching up but Cubbedge breaks away and moves out of range.
Cubbedge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asmundsen.
Cubbedge misses with a body shot.
Cubbedge throws a leg kick but Asmundsen moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Cubbedge .
Asmundsen misses the jab.
Cubbedge drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Asmundsen defends it well.#CL2#
Cubbedge has managed to clinch.
Cubbedge trying to control the position but instead, Asmundsen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cubbedge into the ropes.#T1##TD2#
Cubbedge has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Asmundsen is trying to keep an underhook but Cubbedge manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Asmundsen is refusing to be controlled, as Cubbedge sits in half guard.
Cubbedge is taking a breather. Asmundsen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cubbedge thows a huge punch but Asmundsen dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Asmundsen is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Cubbedge is tapping! Great win for Asmundsen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Trond Asmundsen!

Event: Skrap Fights 52
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1#
Asmundsen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asmundsen misses with a wild body shot.
Asmundsen misses the shot to the body.
Asmundsen throws a shot from downtown. Bryant moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Bryant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asmundsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bryant avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asmundsen.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Bryant's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Asmundsen can't find room to land a body shot as Bryant controls the action.
Bryant is trying to stall.
Asmundsen leaning against his opponent.
Asmundsen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bryant is keeping busy.
Bryant misses with some punches.
Bryant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asmundsen wants to stall.
Asmundsen is looking to control Bryant's arms but Bryant gets an underhook and turns him. Now Asmundsen has his back to the ropes.
Asmundsen tries to throw a body punch but Bryant avoids it by throwing Asmundsen back against the ropes.
Bryant misses with a punch on the inside.
Bryant has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Asmundsen after a bit of a struggle.
Bryant is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Bryant prevents a body shot from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bryant.
Bryant lands with a left to the head.
Bryant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bryant lands a left hand.
Asmundsen is trying to maintain a safe position but Bryant gets an underhook and turns Asmundsen into the ropes.
Bryant is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bryant lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Asmundsen.
Bryant trying to control the position but instead, Asmundsen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bryant into the ropes.
Bryant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen keeps control of Bryant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Asmundsen as Bryant tries to tie him up.
Bryant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Bryant throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Bryant taking a breather.
Good body shot from Asmundsen.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Bryant breaks from the clinch.
Bryant misses the body punch
and Asmundsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Asmundsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bryant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asmundsen misses the shot to the body.
Bryant throws a looping overhand right but Asmundsen ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Asmundsen cracks Bryant with a good jab.
Bryant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Bryant misses.
Bryant throws a lazy right hand but Asmundsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asmundsen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Asmundsen slips under a jab from Bryant.
Asmundsen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bryant throws a right hand that misses
and Asmundsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asmundsen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Trond Asmundsen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bryant fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bryant throws out a loose jab but Asmundsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asmundsen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Asmundsen throws an off balance right hand
and Bryant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bryant tries to move into range but Asmundsen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bryant walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen connects with a right hand. Bryant shakes it off.
Bryant takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bryant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Asmundsen clobbers Bryant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bryant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Asmundsen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asmundsen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bryant throws a hook to the side of Asmundsen's head but Asmundsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asmundsen connects with a nice looking jab.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asmundsen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Asmundsen lands a really nice looking cross but Bryant seems unphased. #T2#
Asmundsen cracks Bryant with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Asmundsen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant looks to land a left hand but Asmundsen moved out of range nicely.
Asmundsen misses with a straight right.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Bryant throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
so Asmundsen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Asmundsen won't allow Bryant to get back to his feet.
Bryant is trying to control the position but Asmundsen postures up.
Asmundsen connects with a couple of short punches.
Asmundsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Bryant keeping full guard, as Asmundsen tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Asmundsen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Asmundsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Bryant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Asmundsen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Asmundsen controlling the pace.
Asmundsen is keen to just control but Bryant is a slippery customer.
Bryant is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Asmundsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Asmundsen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Asmundsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bryant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Asmundsen is nestled in close to Bryant, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bryant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Asmundsen.
Bryant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Asmundsen trying to control but Bryant is working from the bottom.
Asmundsen throwing strikes from guard but Bryant blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trond Asmundsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Bryant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryant misses with a hook. Asmundsen ducked under it nicely.
Bryant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asmundsen.
Bryant misses with an uppercut
and Asmundsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asmundsen counters with a straight right hand.
Asmundsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bryant avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Asmundsen.
Bryant is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asmundsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bryant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bryant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bryant works Asmundsen's body with a nice hook.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Asmundsen is just out of range.
Jordan Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bryant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bryant staying out of range there.#CL2#
Bryant tries to keep at a distance but Asmundsen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Asmundsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asmundsen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Bryant looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Asmundsen tries to work over Bryant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Asmundsen fails to land.
Asmundsen stalling in the clinch but Bryant improves position.
Bryant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Asmundsen.
Bryant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Asmundsen fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T3#
Bryant throws a big shot that misses.
Bryant swings widly with a right hand
and Asmundsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Well,Bryant is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Bryant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Asmundsen misses.
Bryant throws out a loose jab but Asmundsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant takes a jab right on the kisser.
Asmundsen misses with a takedown attempt - Bryant sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Asmundsen shoots in and gets a takedown into Bryant's guard.#T4#
Asmundsen throws a strike but Bryant rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Asmundsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Asmundsen has his foot on Bryant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bryant works his way back into a safe position though.
Trond Asmundsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asmundsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Bryant lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bryant's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #CUT#
That has opened up Trond Asmundsen's cut even more.
Bryant postures up and lands a big shot to Asmundsen's brow. #CUT#
The cut above Trond Asmundsen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bryant landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC#
Asmundsen is rocked!#CUT#
Trond Asmundsen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Trond Asmundsen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jordan Bryant!

Event: DSC STRIKE 50
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
De Molay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Molay jabs at Asmundsen's body.
Nice body punch from De Molay.
De Molay lands with a hook. Asmundsen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
De Molay misses with a two punch combination.
De Molay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Asmundsen counters by moving into the clinch.
De Molay misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Molay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, De Molay scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
De Molay struggles to land a body shot inside as Asmundsen controls his hands.
Asmundsen tries to stall but De Molay uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hook to the body lands for Asmundsen.
Asmundsen slowing the pace effectively.
Asmundsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asmundsen stalling.
De Molay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Asmundsen has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Asmundsen. #T1#
De Molay lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asmundsen.
De Molay can't find room to land a body shot as Asmundsen controls the action.
De Molay blocks a body shot from Asmundsen.
De Molay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
De Molay has Asmundsen pressed against the cage.
Asmundsen looking to stall.
Asmundsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asmundsen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Molay is keeping busy.
Asmundsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Molay backwards.
De Molay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Molay misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Molay misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Molay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Asmundsen has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Asmundsen stalling in the clinch.
Asmundsen throws a punch but it's blocked by De Molay.
De Molay throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen letting De Molay take a breather here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Asmundsen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
De Molay tries to break free but Asmundsen pushes him back against the cage.
Asmundsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Asmundsen is trying to maintain a safe position but De Molay gets an underhook and turns Asmundsen into the cage.
De Molay lands a shoulder strike.
Asmundsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asmundsen stalling in the clinch but De Molay improves position. #T3#
De Molay slowing the pace effectively.
Asmundsen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Molay is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trond Asmundsen.
De Molay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asmundsen was well out of range. Poor timing from De Molay.
Asmundsen ducks under a wild hook from De Molay.
Asmundsen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
De Molay throws a right and a left that Asmundsen avoids nicely.
Asmundsen feinted with a counter takedown.
Asmundsen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Molay has time to react.
De Molay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asmundsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asmundsen attempts a counter takedown but De Molay avoids it well and moves away.
Asmundsen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Asmundsen goes for a double leg but De Molay avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as De Molay continues to drive forward.
De Molay fails to land with a series of punches.
De Molay drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Asmundsen walks into a jab.
De Molay lands with an overhand left.#T4#
De Molay throws an off balance right hand
and Asmundsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asmundsen throws out a loose jab but De Molay uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from De Molay.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asmundsen.
De Molay throws a right and a left that Asmundsen avoids nicely.
De Molay stuns Asmundsen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Molay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asmundsen moves away.
Asmundsen misses with a wild body shot.
Asmundsen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
De Molay missing with a left hand there. Asmundsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob De Molay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Asmundsen or perhaps it was just good defense by De Molay, which made it look bad.
De Molay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Molay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asmundsen.
Good standup being displayed there by Asmundsen as he connects with a hook.
Jacob De Molay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Molay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Asmundsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Molay.
De Molay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Asmundsen in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Molay swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Asmundsen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in De Molay's guard.
De Molay is wriggling around but Asmundsen manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
De Molay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Asmundsen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Asmundsen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Asmundsen 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.
Asmundsen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Asmundsen is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! De Molay is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trond Asmundsen!

Event: DSC STRIKE 46
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Vuori scores with a nice strike.
Vuori misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vuori thows a leg kick but Asmundsen checks it #TD#
and Asmundsen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vuori's guard.
Asmundsen won't allow Vuori to sweep him here.
Asmundsen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vuori wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Asmundsen manages to pass to side control.
Asmundsen working Vuori over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen slips a nice elbow through Vuori's hands, connecting with Vuori's forehead.
Vuori wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Vuori is defending against the submission attempts here by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Asmundsen is nestled in close to Vuori, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Asmundsen working over Vuori with some ground and pound. Vuori looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Asmundsen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Asmundsen stalling.
Vuori is trying to get back to full guard.
Vuori is refusing to be controlled, as Asmundsen sits in half guard.
Vuori is trying to stand up here but Asmundsen is controlling him well. #T2#
Asmundsen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vuori is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vuori pushes Asmundsen off but Asmundsen dives into side control.
Vuori wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Vuori is working to avoid the ground and pound but Asmundsen connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asmundsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vuori keeps working.
Vuori throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vuori can do anything to dispel that myth.
Asmundsen tries to move to mount but Vuori blocks the move with his legs.
Vuori is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Vuori is working to avoid the ground and pound but Asmundsen connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Vuori is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Asmundsen has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Asmundsen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Asmundsen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vuori tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Asmundsen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Asmundsen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Asmundsen tries for a kimura but Vuori is defending well. #SUB#
Asmundsen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vuori tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Asmundsen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Vuori down. #SUB#
Asmundsen in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Vuori is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trond Asmundsen!

Event: DSC STRIKE 42
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Quinn is looking to clinch.
Asmundsen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Quinn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asmundsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quinn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Asmundsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Asmundsen misses the target.
Asmundsen scores with a hook to the body. Quinn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Quinn takes the fight into the clinch.
Asmundsen looking to stall.
Quinn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quinn working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asmundsen stalls.
Asmundsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asmundsen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Asmundsen lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Asmundsen looking to stall.
Quinn stalling against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Asmundsen.
Quinn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quinn prevents a body shot from Asmundsen.
A right handed body shot lands from Quinn.
Quinn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Quinn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Quinn misses with a body punch.
Asmundsen tries to stall but Quinn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Asmundsen stalling in the clinch.
Quinn pushes Asmundsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Quinn.
Quinn blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2##BC2#
Quinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asmundsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Quinn.
Quinn tries to clinch up but Asmundsen circles away and keeps his distance.
Asmundsen scores with a jab. Quinn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Asmundsen throws a jab when Quinn was well out of range.
Ivor Quinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asmundsen throws the left hand but Quinn avoids the punch easily.
Asmundsen moves out of range as Quinn strikes.
Asmundsen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Quinn throws a body punch but Asmundsen moves out of range.
Quinn has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Quinn tries to clinch but Asmundsen is having none of it.
Quinn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Quinn thuds his right hand into Asmundsen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Quinn forces Asmundsen back against the cage and clinches.
Quinn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quinn is working Asmundsen over against the cage.#T3#
Quinn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Quinn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asmundsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Quinn misses with a punch to the body.
Asmundsen scores with a shot to the side of Quinn's head.
Quinn blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good body shot from Quinn.
The referee is keeping an eye on Quinn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Quinn tries a body shot but Asmundsen blocks it.
Quinn blocks a body shot from Asmundsen.
Quinn lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quinn.
Asmundsen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Quinn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Asmundsen misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Quinn lands a body punch.
Quinn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Quinn works on Asmundsen's body with a couple of short punches.
Asmundsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quinn misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Quinn.
Quinn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quinn tries to work over Asmundsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quinn lands a body shot.
Asmundsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Quinn tries a body shot but Asmundsen blocks it.
Quinn tries a body shot but Asmundsen blocks it.
Quinn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Quinn tries to work over Asmundsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Quinn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivor Quinn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Quinn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asmundsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asmundsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quinn.
Quinn lands a nice hook to Asmundsen's body. Asmundsen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Asmundsen throws a hook to the side of Quinn's head but Quinn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quinn is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Asmundsen misses its target.
Quinn scores with a body shot.
Quinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asmundsen moves away.
Asmundsen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Quinn clinches up against the cage.
Come on Asmundsen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Quinn.
Asmundsen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Quinn up against the cage.
Quinn lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Quinn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Quinn gets through Asmundsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Quinn.
Asmundsen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Asmundsen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Quinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asmundsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Quinn connects with a crisp jab.
Ivor Quinn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quinn looks to land a right hand but Asmundsen moved out of range.
Quinn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asmundsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Asmundsen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Asmundsen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Quinn misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Quinn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ivor Quinn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Quinn has a couple of punches blocked by Asmundsen.
Quinn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Asmundsen trying to control the position but instead, Quinn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Asmundsen into the cage.
Asmundsen just leaning against Quinn, taking a breather. #BC2#
Quinn manages to break the clinch.
Quinn takes a swing at Asmundsen's ribcage but misses.
Asmundsen scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Quinn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Quinn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Quinn blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Asmundsen misses with a punch to the body.
Quinn struggles to land a body shot inside as Asmundsen controls his hands.
Asmundsen is looking to control Quinn's arms but Quinn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Asmundsen has his back to the cage.
Asmundsen blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Quinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quinn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Quinn has Asmundsen up against the cage in a clinch.
Quinn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asmundsen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quinn or not.
Quinn lands a body shot.
Asmundsen taking a breather.
Asmundsen cracks Quinn with a nice body shot.
Asmundsen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Asmundsen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Asmundsen taking a breather. #T4#
Asmundsen looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trond Asmundsen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asmundsen. Quinn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quinn ducks under a wild hook from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asmundsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quinn manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Quinn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Asmundsen effectively controlling the action here.
Asmundsen blocks a body shot from Quinn.
Quinn misses with a punch to the body.
Asmundsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quinn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Asmundsen is keeping busy.
Quinn lands a shoulder strike.
Asmundsen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Quinn up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivor Quinn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Asmundsen fails to land the takedown.
Asmundsen shoots in looking for a takedown but Quinn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Asmundsen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Asmundsen slips a jab from Quinn.
Asmundsen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Quinn manages to circle out of the way.
Quinn connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Asmundsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Asmundsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Quinn tries to clinch up.
Quinn tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Asmundsen swats away the attempt to clinch by Quinn.
Asmundsen attempts a counter takedown but Quinn avoids it well and moves away.
Ivor Quinn seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1##TD#
Asmundsen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Asmundsen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Asmundsen tries for a kimura but Quinn is defending well. #SUB#
Asmundsen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Asmundsen working away.
Asmundsen wants to control but Quinn is keeping him busy. #T2#
Quinn is looking for a sweep.
Quinn is not content to let Asmundsen control the position.
Asmundsen prevents Quinn from escaping the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Quinn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Asmundsen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Asmundsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quinn keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Asmundsen is really struggling to control Quinn but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Quinn looks to land a left hand but Asmundsen moved out of range nicely.
Asmundsen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Quinn misses the shot to the body.
Quinn throws a poor cross that misses
and Asmundsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Asmundsen throws a right hand that misses
and Quinn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Quinn's corner calls for a 1-2. Quinn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Asmundsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quinn moves away.#T4#
Asmundsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Quinn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asmundsen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Quinn tries to clinch
and Asmundsen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Quinn misses with an uppercut. Asmundsen saw that one coming.
Quinn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asmundsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Quinn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Asmundsen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Quinn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Quinn.
Asmundsen blocks a body shot from Quinn.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quinn tries to work over Asmundsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Trond Asmundsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quinn tries to work over Asmundsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asmundsen just leaning against Quinn, taking a breather.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivor Quinn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Quinn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivor Quinn!

Event: DSC STRIKE 38
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Asmundsen scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Rinaldi.
Rinaldi doesn't manage to clinch there - Asmundsen circles away.
Asmundsen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#
It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.#CL#
Rinaldi moves into range and clinches up with Asmundsen.
Rinaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Asmundsen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rinaldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Asmundsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rinaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Asmundsen looking to stall.
Asmundsen stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen lands a right hand.
Asmundsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rinaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen wants to stall.
Asmundsen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Asmundsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Rinaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rinaldi.
Asmundsen tries to stall but Rinaldi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Asmundsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rinaldi takes a shot to the head.
Rinaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Asmundsen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen scores with a shot to the side of Rinaldi's head.
Rinaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rinaldi as Asmundsen tries to tie him up.
Rinaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Rinaldi lands a nice uppercut.
Asmundsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rinaldi misses with some punches. #T2#
Rinaldi misses with some punches.
Asmundsen tries to work over Rinaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rinaldi.
Asmundsen blocking some punches.
Asmundsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rinaldi.
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!
Asmundsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asmundsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rinaldi lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rinaldi fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asmundsen.
Rinaldi misses with some punches.
Rinaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rinaldi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rinaldi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
Asmundsen tries to throw a body punch but Rinaldi avoids it by throwing Asmundsen back against the cage.
Asmundsen tries to work over Rinaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rinaldi.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Asmundsen blocks an uppercut.
Asmundsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rinaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Asmundsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asmundsen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rinaldi lands with a right to the head.
Asmundsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asmundsen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rinaldi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rinaldi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asmundsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rinaldi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Asmundsen blocking some punches.
Rinaldi pushes Asmundsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asmundsen looking to stall. #T4#
Asmundsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asmundsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rinaldi lands a hook that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
Asmundsen misses with a punch to the body.
Asmundsen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rinaldi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rinaldi blocks a body shot from Asmundsen.
A bit of stalling here from Asmundsen.
Rinaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rinaldi working aggressively here.
Asmundsen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rinaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Asmundsen throws a head punch that misses.
Rinaldi working aggressively here.
Asmundsen looking to slow down the pace here.
Rinaldi throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Rinaldi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen'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.
#R2#
Asmundsen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rinaldi connects with a superb combination that knocks Asmundsen out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Rinaldi before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Asmundsen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sam Rinaldi!
Sam Rinaldi retains his middleweight title!
Sam Rinaldi 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: DSC STRIKE 35
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Asmundsen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Asmundsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murphy shoots in but Asmundsen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Murphy has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Asmundsen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Murphy won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Asmundsen has hold of Murphy's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Murphy tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Asmundsen cranks the arm and Murphy screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Murphy, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Trond Asmundsen!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 25
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Yoshida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Yoshida.#CL2#
Yoshida clinches up against the cage.
Asmundsen lands a right hand.
Asmundsen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yoshida lands with a short shot to the head.
Asmundsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yoshida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Asmundsen's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Yoshida misses with a body punch.
Yoshida pushes Asmundsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yoshida lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asmundsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yoshida blocks a body shot from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen leaning his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Yoshida to work. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Yoshida scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yoshida misses with the head strike.
Yoshida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yoshida cracks Asmundsen with a nice body shot.
Asmundsen tries to stall but Yoshida uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yoshida being controlled against the cage.
Yoshida has a couple of punches blocked by Asmundsen.
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yoshida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Asmundsen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yoshida slows down the pace here.
Yoshida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asmundsen stalling the fight.
Yoshida lands an elbow just above Asmundsen 's eye. #CUT2#
Trond Asmundsen's cut is getting worse.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice left hand lands by Yoshida. #T2#
Asmundsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asmundsen takes a shot to the head.
Asmundsen wants to stall.
Yoshida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshida is pushing Asmundsen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Asmundsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asmundsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yoshida's elbow.
Asmundsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asmundsen is looking to control Yoshida's arms but Yoshida gets an underhook and turns him. Now Asmundsen has his back to the cage.
Asmundsen dodges an elbow strike from Yoshida.
Asmundsen lands a shot to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yoshida tries to stall but Asmundsen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Asmundsen blocking some punches.
Asmundsen blocks a body shot from Yoshida. #T3#
Asmundsen effectively controlling the action here.
Good body shot from Yoshida.
Asmundsen misses with a body punch.
Yoshida tries a body shot but Asmundsen blocks it.
Yoshida lands an elbow inside.
Asmundsen taking a breather.
Asmundsen slowing the pace effectively.
Yoshida effectively controlling the action here.
Asmundsen is trying to stall.
Asmundsen trying to control the position but instead, Yoshida has worked for underhooks and has pushed Asmundsen into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asmundsen.
Yoshida throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
Yoshida manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yoshida lands a nice shot to the body.
Asmundsen looking to stall.
Yoshida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asmundsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yoshida's elbow.
Yoshida lands a right hand.
Asmundsen lands with a left to the head.
Yoshida throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yoshida throws an elbow but it misses.
Yoshida is pushing Asmundsen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yoshida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
Yoshida'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.
Asmundsen tries to throw a body punch but Yoshida avoids it by throwing Asmundsen back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Yoshida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Yoshida looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Yoshida clinches.
Yoshida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asmundsen blocks an uppercut.
Asmundsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yoshida swings wildly with an uppercut but Asmundsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yoshida throws a head punch that misses.
Asmundsen tries to throw a body punch but Yoshida avoids it by throwing Asmundsen back against the cage.
Yoshida dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yoshida prevents a body shot from Asmundsen.
Lyoto Yoshida seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asmundsen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Asmundsen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Yoshida.
Yoshida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yoshida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asmundsen looking to stall.
Yoshida trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Asmundsen is trying to maintain a safe position but Yoshida gets an underhook and turns Asmundsen into the cage.
Asmundsen misses with some punches.
Yoshida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
Yoshida misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yoshida takes a shot to the head.
Yoshida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
Asmundsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen stalling the fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yoshida.
Yoshida trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yoshida looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yoshida effectively controlling the action here.
Yoshida doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Yoshida gets through Asmundsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asmundsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Yoshida. #CUT2#
Trond Asmundsen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yoshida effectively controlling the action here.
Yoshida lands a hook that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
Asmundsen prevents a body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a left hand.
Asmundsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Asmundsen as the two fighters clinch.
Asmundsen looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen can't find room to land a body shot as Yoshida controls the action.
Asmundsen stalling in the clinch.
Yoshida throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen blocking some punches. #T3#
Yoshida just leaning against Asmundsen, taking a breather.
Asmundsen tries to stall but Yoshida uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yoshida lands a nice elbow.
Yoshida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asmundsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yoshida lands a hook that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
Asmundsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yoshida misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yoshida throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Yoshida fails to land.
Yoshida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yoshida. #CUT2#
Jeez, Trond Asmundsen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Trond Asmundsen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lyoto Yoshida!
Lyoto Yoshida is the new middleweight champion!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 20
Date: Nov 09, 2018

#R1#
Neuer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asmundsen throws out a leg kick but Neuer moves out of range and Asmundsen only half commits.
Asmundsen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Neuer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Asmundsen throws the left hand but Neuer avoids the punch easily.
Neuer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asmundsen throws out the jab.
Neuer tries to counter with a takedown but Asmundsen is quick to defend against it.
Neuer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asmundsen. Neuer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asmundsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neuer was well out of range. Poor timing from Asmundsen.
Neuer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Asmundsen throws an overhand right that lands on Neuer's shoulder, as Neuer tries to avoid the shot.
Neuer shoots in looking for a takedown but Asmundsen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Neuer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A big right from Asmundsen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Asmundsen closes the distance and clinches.
Neuer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Neuer is working for takedown but Asmundsen is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Neuer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neuer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Asmundsen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Asmundsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1##TD2#
Asmundsen scores with a takedown into Neuer's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Asmundsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Neuer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Asmundsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Asmundsen pushing down on Neuer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neuer wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Neuer looking for submissions off his back.
Asmundsen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Asmundsen controlling from mount.
Neuer is working to get back to half guard. #T2#
Asmundsen controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asmundsen unloading with bombs!
Asmundsen with good strikes from the mount here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neuer tries to reverse the position but Asmundsen maintains control.#SUB2#
Asmundsen looking for a guillotine from mount but Neuer is having none of it.
Neuer is trying desperately to improve position.
Asmundsen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Neuer?
Neuer wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB2#
Asmundsen working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Neuer is doing well to defend. Asmundsen seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Neuer is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Trond Asmundsen!
Trond Asmundsen is the new middleweight champion!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 16
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Asmundsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Asmundsen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Asmundsen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Asmundsen is thwarting Franklin's attempts to control the position.
Franklin is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Franklin actively working from the bottom here.
Franklin wants to control but Asmundsen is keeping busy.
Asmundsen slips a nice elbow through Franklin's hands, connecting with Franklin's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Asmundsen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Franklin is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Franklin wants to improve his position but Asmundsen is controlling well.
Asmundsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Franklin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Franklin is looking for a sweep. Asmundsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Franklin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Asmundsen misses with a head shot. Franklin uses the momentum to regain guard.
Asmundsen trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Asmundsen passes Franklin's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Asmundsen seems to be looking for submissions.
Asmundsen drops an elbow to the side of Franklin's head.
Franklin keeping control of the position.
Franklin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Asmundsen is thwarting Franklin's attempts to control the position.
Asmundsen wants to take a breather but Franklin is having none of it.
Asmundsen is looking to stall here but Franklin recovers full guard. #T3#
Asmundsen stopping the sweep attempt from Franklin.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Asmundsen from controlling successfully.
Franklin wants to sweep here but Asmundsen controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Franklin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Asmundsen is aware though and is defending well.
Franklin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Franklin is trying to control the position but Asmundsen postures up. #SUB2#
Franklin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Asmundsen escapes and throws Franklin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Asmundsen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Franklin some visible discomfort. #T4#
Franklin sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Asmundsen wants to work for an arm triangle but Franklin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Franklin wants to control but Asmundsen is keeping busy.
Franklin is looking to improve his position.
Asmundsen trying to control from half guard but Franklin is working away.
Asmundsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Asmundsen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Franklin is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Trond Asmundsen!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 10
Date: Sep 09, 2018

#R1#
Hadley slips a straight right by Asmundsen.
Hadley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asmundsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hadley tries to clinch there but Asmundsen circles away.
Hadley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hadley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Asmundsen shoots in and gets a takedown into Hadley's guard.
Hadley wants to get back to his feet but Asmundsen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Asmundsen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Asmundsen advances position into side control!
Asmundsen trying to control the position but Hadley is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen 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.
An elbow from Asmundsen crashes against the mat. #T1#
Hadley is working to avoid the ground and pound but Asmundsen connects with a decent elbow.
Asmundsen prevents Hadley from escaping the position.
Asmundsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hadley keeps working.
Asmundsen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hadley is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Asmundsen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hadley some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hadley takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Asmundsen trying to control the action but Hadley is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Asmundsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hadley has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asmundsen just content to control the position. #SUB#
Asmundsen tries for a kimura but Hadley is defending well.
Hadley wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Asmundsen tries for a kimura but Hadley is defending well. #T3#
Hadley is not content to let Asmundsen control the position. #SUB#
Asmundsen tries for a kimura but Hadley is defending well.
Asmundsen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hadley wants to get back to his feet.
Hadley is not content to let Asmundsen control the position. #SUB#
Asmundsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hadley, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Asmundsen wants to control but Hadley is keeping him busy.
Asmundsen cracks Hadley with a big right hand but Hadley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Asmundsen grinds an elbow into Hadley's temple.
Hadley is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Asmundsen is controlling him well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asmundsen trying to control the position but Hadley is working away. #SUB#
Asmundsen tries for a kimura but Hadley is defending well.
Asmundsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hadley keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trond Asmundsen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Asmundsen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Asmundsen throws an overhand right that lands on Hadley's shoulder, as Hadley tries to avoid the shot.
Hadley fails to land with a series of punches.
Asmundsen misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Hadley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hadley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Asmundsen's guard.
Asmundsen 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##SUB#
Asmundsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hadley wants to get back to his feet.
We've been informed that Hadley has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Asmundsen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Asmundsen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Asmundsen trying to control from half guard but Hadley is working away. #SUB#
Asmundsen is working for a submission of some sort. #ES2#
Hadley pushes Asmundsen off and gets back to his feet.#T2##TD2#
Hadley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Asmundsen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Asmundsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Asmundsen trying to control here.
Asmundsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hadley is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T3#
Asmundsen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hadley won't allow Asmundsen to sweep him here.
Asmundsen pulls Hadley in close to prevent any damage.
Hadley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Asmundsen's guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hadley stuffs the takedown attempt from Asmundsen. Asmundsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Hadley is looking to clinch but Asmundsen is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Asmundsen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hadley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asmundsen.
Trond Asmundsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Asmundsen. Beautiful body shot.
Hadley shoots in looking for a takedown but Asmundsen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hadley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Asmundsen feinted with a counter takedown.
Hadley defending well as Asmundsen loads up on a big left hand.
Asmundsen misses with a straight right.
Asmundsen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hadley defends it nicely.
Asmundsen looks to land a right hand but Hadley moved out of range.
Hadley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asmundsen.
Hadley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Hadley.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asmundsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hadley.
Asmundsen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hadley slaps away a takedown attempt from Asmundsen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trond Asmundsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Asmundsen has closed the distance and engaged Hadley in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Hadley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hadley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hadley connects with an inside leg kick.
Asmundsen scores with a shot to the body.
Hadley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hadley can do to turn this around?
Hadley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Asmundsen scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Asmundsen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hadley wants to stand up but Asmundsen is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadley being controlled here, momentarily.
Asmundsen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1##SUB#
Asmundsen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Asmundsen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hadley wants to stand up but Asmundsen is controlling him.
Asmundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hadley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Asmundsen throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Asmundsen stands and throws Hadley's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Asmundsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hadley has escaped the position, nice work there.
Asmundsen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Asmundsen throwing strikes but Hadley manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #SU2#
Hadley decides to stand up, so the ref orders Asmundsen to his feet.
Asmundsen shoots in for a takedown but Hadley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Asmundsen backs off Hadley throws a huge counter combo but Asmundsen manages to avoid it all.
Asmundsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hadley wants to clinch up but Asmundsen keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Asmundsen gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Hadley is trying to break the clinch but Asmundsen is controlling him.
Hadley can't get the takedown.
Asmundsen lands a left hand.
Asmundsen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Asmundsen slows down the pace here.
Asmundsen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Asmundsen seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Hadley is trying to stall.
Asmundsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Asmundsen taking a breather.
Asmundsen leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trond Asmundsen.
Hadley moves in looking to clinch but Asmundsen pushes him off.
A nice combination there by Hadley. #CUT2#
It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Hadley slips a straight right by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asmundsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hadley counters with a three punch combo that has Asmundsen backing up. Asmundsen nods at Hadley to acknowledge the strikes.
Asmundsen misses the shot to the body.
Asmundsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asmundsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hadley avoids it really well and circles away.
Asmundsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asmundsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trond Asmundsen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asmundsen 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trond Asmundsen!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 6
Date: Aug 19, 2018

#R1#
Paavilainen throws a leg kick
and Asmundsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paavilainen shoots in for a takedown but Asmundsen shows good takedown defense.
Paavilainen moves in looking to clinch but Asmundsen pushes him off.#CL#
Asmundsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Asmundsen pulls guard successfully.
Asmundsen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Paavilainen stopping the sweep attempt from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen keeping moving, preventing Paavilainen from controlling successfully.
Asmundsen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paavilainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Asmundsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paavilainen won't allow Asmundsen to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB#
Paavilainen is posturing up here but Asmundsen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Paavilainen tries to roll out but it's too tight and Paavilainen has to tap! Slick submission there by Asmundsen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trond Asmundsen!

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