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Event: GAMMA#1017 Hawk v Tungsten     
Date:   Sep 23, 2023
#R1#
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch but Almunecar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asakura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid body kick from Almunecar.
Almunecar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Almunecar scoring well with a low kick there.
Almunecar lunges at Asakura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Asakura's hand.
Almunecar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asakura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Almunecar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Asakura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Almunecar.
Almunecar throws a hook but Asakura avoids it easily.
Asakura misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almunecar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asakura manages to avoid it.
Almunecar throws a low kick, looking for Asakura's leg but Asakura calmly moves out of range.
Almunecar misses with a right hand
and Almunecar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Almunecar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asakura misses with the combination. #T1#
Almunecar misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Asakura misses.
Almunecar thuds his shin into the meat of Asakura's side.
Asakura throws a nice looking combination but Almunecar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Almunecar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Almunecar.
Almunecar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asakura manages to avoid it.
Almunecar looks to land a right hand but Asakura moved out of range.
Almunecar backing away here, and Asakura unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Almunecar with a nice calf kick.
Asakura tries to clinch but Almunecar is having none of it.
A solid body kick from Almunecar.
Asakura throws a looping overhand right but Almunecar ducks down to avoid it.
Almunecar slips a jab from Asakura.
Almunecar lands a nice looking body kick.
Almunecar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asakura.
Tyson Asakura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Almunecar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asakura throws a leg kick that is checked
and Almunecar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Almunecar misses with a head kick.
Asakura looks to land a right hand but Almunecar moved out of range.#T2#
An inside leg kick from Asakura misses.
Asakura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Asakura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Almunecar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Asakura.
Asakura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Almunecar throws out a powerful jab.
Asakura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Almunecar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asakura momentarily.
Almunecar misses with a straight left.
Almunecar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Almunecar is looking to land body kicks.
A swing and a miss from Asakura.
Asakura throws a hook but Almunecar blocks it.
Nice body kick from Almunecar.
A low kick from Asakura misses
enabling Almunecar to counter with a crisp jab.
Almunecar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asakura.
Almunecar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Almunecar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Almunecar throws a wild body kick that Asakura sees coming a mile off.
Almunecar looks to land a combination. Asakura sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Almunecar lands a lovely overhand right.
Almunecar throws an overhand right that lands on Asakura's shoulder, as Asakura tries to avoid the shot.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Almunecar.
Asakura connects with an inside leg kick.
Almunecar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Almunecar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch but Almunecar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Almunecar staying out of range there.
Asakura takes one to the chin there.
Almunecar misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Almunecar gets tackled into the cage by Asakura. Asakura maintains 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!
Asakura tries a knee to the head but Almunecar blocks it.
Asakura misses with a punch on the inside.
Asakura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asakura swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Asakura tries to throw a body punch but Almunecar avoids it by throwing Asakura back against the cage.
Almunecar tries to throw a body punch but Asakura avoids it by throwing Almunecar back against the cage.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura connects with a nasty looking knee right to Almunecar's face. #CUT2#It looks like Alcide Almunecar has been cut.
Almunecar scores with a hook to the body.
Asakura misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Asakura breaks from the clinch.
Asakura sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Almunecar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Tyson Asakura has been cut.
Asakura blocks the body kick.
Almunecar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asakura throws a hook but Almunecar avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Almunecar scores with a leg kick.
Almunecar swats away the attempt to clinch by Asakura.
Almunecar quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Almunecar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Asakura! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alcide Almunecar dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Almunecar misses with a body kick.
Almunecar needs to keep his hands up - Asakura had a free shot at his head there.
Asakura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Asakura misses the jab.
Almunecar misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Asakura moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Almunecar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Almunecar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asakura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asakura gets through Almunecar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asakura prevents a body shot from Almunecar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almunecar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Almunecar.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Asakura misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Asakura.
Asakura missing with knees to the body.
Asakura can't find room to land a body shot as Almunecar controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asakura.
Asakura looking to throw knees to the head but Almunecar is blocking nicely.
Almunecar tries a body shot but Asakura blocks it. #BC2#
Asakura breaks the clinch.
A jab from Asakura misses.
Almunecar delivers a nice body kick.
A jab from Almunecar does it's job there.
Asakura misses with a looping left.
Nice takedown defense from Asakura. No joy for Almunecar on that attempt.
A jab from Almunecar misses.
Almunecar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Almunecar misses with an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A thudding body kick lands there by Asakura! #T2#
Almunecar misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asakura throws a hook but Almunecar avoids it easily.
Asakura's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Asakura duly obliges.
Asakura throws a big shot that misses.
Almunecar thinks about countering with a body kick.
Asakura walks into a left hand.
Almunecar slips a jab and a cross from Asakura.
Asakura throws a jab but it's blocked by Almunecar.
Almunecar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Asakura has time to react.
Asakura misses with an uppercut
and Almunecar counters with a body kick that stops Asakura in his tracks momentarily.
A head kick from Almunecar lands but Asakura takes it in his stride.
Asakura has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Almunecar.
A punch combination from Asakura misses.
Asakura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Almunecar staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Almunecar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alcide Almunecar is winning the standup battle so far.
Asakura throws a hook to the side of Almunecar's head but Almunecar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Almunecar throws a big shot that misses.
Almunecar tries to land a front kick but Asakura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Asakura misses with a right hand
and Almunecar counters with a nice body shot.
Asakura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Almunecar.
Almunecar thuds a left hand into Asakura's body.
Almunecar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Almunecar tries a head kick but it misses.
Asakura jabs Almunecar right on the nose. Almunecar blinks but takes it well.
Almunecar misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick lands from Asakura.
Asakura 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.
Almunecar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asakura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Almunecar throws a leg kick but Asakura sees it coming and moves out of range.
Almunecar looks for the body kick but Asakura saw that one coming.
Almunecar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asakura lands with a hook. Almunecar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Almunecar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Almunecar throws a shot to the body.
Asakura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Almunecar lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Almunecar tries to keep at a distance but Asakura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Almunecar is looking to break free of the clinch but Asakura has double underhooks.
Asakura swings wildly with an uppercut but Almunecar uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Asakura breaks the clinch.
Almunecar moves out of range as Asakura strikes.
Almunecar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asakura takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Almunecar feints and then cracks Asakura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asakura down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asakura blocks a head kick by Almunecar.
Almunecar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asakura.
Asakura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Almunecar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tyson Asakura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Almunecar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Almunecar misses the target.
Asakura slips under a jab.#CL2#
Asakura darts in and clinches Almunecar up against the cage.#BC2#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asakura throws a nice looking combination but Almunecar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Almunecar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Asakura.
Almunecar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asakura throws out the jab.
Almunecar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asakura on the side of the head.
Asakura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Asakura misses.
Almunecar looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Almunecar defending well as Asakura loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura just misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura wants to clinch.
Asakura wants to slow Almunecar down by chopping away at his legs.
Asakura moves out of range as Almunecar strikes.#T1#
Almunecar with a hook.
Almunecar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asakura.
Asakura throws out a counter right but Almunecar avoids it with no problem.
Asakura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Asakura on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asakura misses with an uppercut.
Almunecar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asakura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Almunecar on the side of the head.
Almunecar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asakura throws out the jab.
Almunecar half committed to a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Asakura.
A swing and a miss from Almunecar.
Asakura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Almunecar avoids the body shot from Asakura.
Almunecar throws a chopping leg kick but Asakura manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Asakura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Almunecar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asakura tries to clinch but Almunecar moves out of range.
Almunecar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asakura scores with a punch to the head.
Asakura scores with the left hand. Almunecar knows he should have avoided that one.
Asakura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Almunecar.
Almunecar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Asakura avoids the head kick by Almunecar.
Asakura avoids a kick to the body.
Almunecar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asakura.
It seemed like Asakura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Almunecar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asakura. Almunecar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Almunecar scores with a kick to the midsection.
Asakura just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Almunecar.
Almunecar lands with a straight right. Asakura didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Asakura closes the distance and clinches.
Asakura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Almunecar. #T3#
Almunecar blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Asakura. No joy for Almunecar on that attempt.
Almunecar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Asakura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Almunecar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Almunecar lands a head kick. Asakura smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Asakura moves out of range as Almunecar throws a body kick.
Asakura misses with a left hand
and Almunecar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Almunecar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Almunecar.
Almunecar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Almunecar shoots in for a takedown but Asakura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Asakura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Almunecar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Almunecar throws a wild body kick that Asakura sees coming a mile off.
Almunecar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Almunecar dodges the punch combination from Asakura.
Almunecar with a nice calf kick.
Almunecar tries to move into range but Asakura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Almunecar is looking to land body kicks.
Asakura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Almunecar moves away.
Almunecar throws a head kick that misses.
Asakura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice jab there from Asakura.
Asakura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Almunecar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asakura tries to clinch up.
Almunecar staying out of range there.
Asakura throws a lazy right hand but Almunecar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asakura jabs Almunecar right on the nose. Almunecar blinks but takes it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alcide Almunecar.
I think Almunecar 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alcide Almunecar!

Alcide Almunecar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#1011 Riker v Kreischer     
Date:   Aug 12, 2023
#R1#
Weudke lands a lovely overhand right.
Weudke throws a head kick that misses.
Asakura throws a lazy right hand but Weudke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asakura throws a jab but it's blocked by Weudke.
Asakura missing with a left hand there. Weudke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weudke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Asakura walks forward, straight into a front kick from Weudke.
Weudke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asakura. That did some damage!
Weudke throws a series of punches but Asakura moves out of range.
Asakura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asakura checks a low kick from Weudke.
It looked like Asakura was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Asakura throws a sloppy body shot
and Weudke counters with a nice body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Asakura blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Weudke.
Asakura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asakura throws a jab when Weudke was well out of range.
Weudke cracks a nice hook into Asakura's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asakura throws a shot from downtown. Weudke moves away and avoids it.
Weudke throws a leg kick which misses Asakura's front leg but catches the back leg as Asakura tries to avoid it.
Weudke with the inside leg kick.
Weudke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Weudke keeps Asakura at a distance using the push kick.
Weudke looks to land a left hand but Asakura moved out of range nicely.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Weudke.
Asakura throws a hook to the side of Weudke's head but Weudke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weudke throws a right and a left that Asakura avoids nicely.
Roland Weudke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura misses with a hook. Weudke ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asakura.
A big left from Weudke misses.
Asakura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weudke looks to score with a jab to the body but Asakura is just out of range.
Weudke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Weudke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Weudke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Asakura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Weudke slips under a jab from Asakura.
Weudke scores with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Weudke.
Weudke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asakura checks a leg kick.
Weudke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Asakura loads up on a big right hand but Weudke slips the punch.
Asakura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weudke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Weudke. #T2#
Weudke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Weudke throws a hook but Asakura avoids it easily.
A jab from Weudke misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Asakura checks a leg kick.
Asakura throwing a counter right hand but Weudke manages to avoid it.
Asakura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Asakura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weudke.
Weudke blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weudke. Asakura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asakura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weudke.
Asakura throws a low kick, looking for Weudke's leg but Weudke calmly moves out of range.
Weudke takes a swing at Asakura's ribcage but misses.
Asakura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Weudke. That did some damage!
Weudke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A clash of legs there as Asakura blocks the low kick.
Asakura misses with a hook
and Weudke counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Asakura has Weudke up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Asakura manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Asakura throws a big shot that misses.
Weudke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weudke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asakura manages to avoid it.
Weudke just misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura is looking for a counter combo.
Weudke misses with a hook.
Weudke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Weudke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asakura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Weudke plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Weudke scores with the left hand. Asakura knows he should have avoided that one.
Asakura thuds his right hand into Weudke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Asakura avoids the body shot from Weudke.
Asakura looks to throw the jab but Weudke is out of range.
Asakura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been informed that Weudke has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Weudke.
Asakura throws an overhand right that lands on Weudke's shoulder, as Weudke tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Weudke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asakura cracks Weudke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weudke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asakura.#T4#
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weudke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Weudke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Weudke throws a leg kick but Asakura moved away.
Weudke lands a really nice looking cross but Asakura seems unphased.
Weudke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asakura.
Weudke throws a head kick that misses
and Asakura counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Roland Weudke has been cut.
Asakura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Asakura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Weudke. Weudke obviously looking to wear him down.
Asakura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Weudke slips under a jab from Asakura.
Weudke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Asakura rather than just go for the knockout.
Asakura misses with an uppercut.
Weudke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Asakura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Weudke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Weudke cracks a nice hook into Asakura's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asakura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big right from Asakura misses.
Asakura connects with a right hand. Weudke shakes it off.
Asakura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Weudke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Weudke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roland Weudke'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#
Asakura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Asakura tries to clinch there but Weudke circles away.
Asakura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Weudke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Weudke.
A low kick from Weudke misses
and Asakura counters with a nice uppercut.
Asakura takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Weudke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weudke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
A little jabbing left from Weudke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Weudke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asakura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weudke looks to score with a jab to the body but Asakura is just out of range.
Weudke moves away from the strike by Asakura.
Asakura throws a wild body kick that Weudke sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke punishes Asakura's body with a nice straight punch.
Weudke scores with a hook to the body. Asakura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Asakura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Weudke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weudke checks a low kick from Asakura.
Weudke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asakura.
Weudke tried to score with a low kick but Asakura checks it.
Asakura was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Asakura looks to land a right hand but Weudke moved out of range.
Weudke jabs at Asakura's body.
Weudke throws a good cross that connects.
Nice straight punches there by Asakura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Asakura.
An inside leg kick from Weudke misses.
Weudke sizes up Asakura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Weudke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asakura walks into a straight right hand from Weudke.
Weudke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab from Asakura.
Weudke misses the shot to the body.
Asakura misses with a wild combination.
Weudke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Weudke misses with an uppercut.
Roland Weudke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Weudke cracks Asakura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weudke with a hook.
Asakura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asakura there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Asakura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Weudke just misses with a punch to the body.
Weudke connects with a body shot that sends Asakura's belly button to the back.
Asakura lands a right hook to the body.
Asakura looks to land a left hand but Weudke moved out of range nicely.
Weudke is looking to land body kicks.
Weudke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asakura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weudke.
Weudke loads up on a big right hand but Asakura slips the punch.
Weudke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Weudke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Weudke feints and then cracks Asakura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asakura down.
Weudke misses with a wild combination.
Asakura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Weudke.
Weudke is looking to score with low kicks.
Weudke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Asakura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Asakura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Asakura checks a leg kick.
Asakura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Weudke.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weudke.
Weudke misses with a body shot.
Weudke misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Asakura misses the target.
Weudke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Asakura lands with an overhand left.
Weudke throws a body punch but Asakura moves out of range.
That kick from Weudke tenderised Asakura's leg. Asakura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Weudke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weudke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Asakura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Weudke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Weudke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weudke throws a big counter head kick but Asakura avoids it with no problem.
Asakura checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weudke connects with a body shot.
Asakura throws a jab when Weudke was well out of range.#T4#
Asakura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Weudke misses with a leg kick.
Asakura misses with a wild body shot.
Weudke misses with an uppercut
enabling Asakura to counter with a crisp jab.
Asakura missing with a left hand there. Weudke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asakura throws an overhand right that lands on Weudke's shoulder, as Weudke tries to avoid the shot.
Weudke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big left from Weudke misses.
Weudke lands a jab to the nose.
Asakura takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Asakura is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Weudke misses.
Asakura tries to clinch up but Weudke circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Asakura instigates a clinch.
Weudke taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weudke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Weudke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Asakura tries to land a knee to the head but Weudke blocks with his arms.
Weudke lands with a short shot to the head.
Weudke blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Weudke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roland Weudke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Weudke lands a nice looking body shot.
Weudke lands a leg kick that knocks Asakura off balance momentarily.
Asakura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Asakura connects with a nice looking jab.
Asakura misses with a hook.
Asakura lands a nice hook to Weudke's body. Weudke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Asakura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weudke.
Weudke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asakura throws a lazy uppercut
and Weudke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asakura's corner calls for a 1-2. Asakura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Weudke lands the left hand.
Asakura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weudke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weudke throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Good shot there by Asakura.
Asakura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Weudke throws a shot from downtown. Asakura moves away and avoids it.
Weudke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
A cross from Asakura lands.
Nice defenses there by Asakura.
Weudke connects with the punch.
Weudke moves out of range of the leg kick from Asakura.
Good standup being displayed there by Asakura as he connects with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Weudke blocks the leg kick.
Asakura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Weudke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Asakura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weudke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Weudke misses with a wild body shot.
Weudke throws a body punch but Asakura moves out of range.
Asakura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Weudke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asakura's hands.
Asakura avoids the body shot from Weudke.
Asakura misses with a hook.
Asakura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asakura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weudke.#T2#
Weudke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Weudke sizes up Asakura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asakura is looking to clinch but Weudke is avoiding it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Weudke!
Weudke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Asakura at a distance.
Asakura scores with a leg kick.
Asakura checks the leg kick.
Asakura lunges at Weudke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Weudke's hand.
Weudke throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Asakura's head.
Weudke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Weudke with the inside leg kick.
Weudke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Asakura is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Asakura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Asakura struggles to land a body shot inside as Weudke controls his hands.
Weudke misses with some punches. #BC2#
Weudke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asakura wants to clinch up but Weudke keeps it at a distance.
Weudke scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Asakura blocks a head kick by Weudke.
Asakura misses with a looping left.
Asakura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weudke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Weudke on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asakura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Weudke just misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura is looking to counter punch.
Asakura takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Asakura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Asakura is working Weudke over against the cage.
Weudke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Weudke takes a shot to the head.
Weudke can't find room to land a body shot as Asakura controls the action.
Weudke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Asakura is defending well for now.
Weudke blocking some punches.
Weudke takes a shot to the head.
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!
Asakura lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Asakura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weudke lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Asakura throws a hook to the side of Weudke's head but Weudke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weudke throws out a loose jab but Asakura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weudke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Weudke throws a leg kick
and Asakura counters with a nice uppercut.
Weudke throws a body punch but Asakura moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Asakura. That snapped Weudke's head back.
Asakura with the inside leg kick.
Weudke checks the leg kick nicely there.
Weudke is trying to counter with his kicks.
Asakura throws an overhand right that lands on Weudke's shoulder, as Weudke tries to avoid the shot.
Asakura misses with a two punch combination.
Weudke blocks a leg kick.
Asakura blocks a leg kick.
Weudke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weudke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asakura.
Asakura looks to land a combination but Weudke avoids it well.
Asakura misses with a right hand
and Weudke counters with a leg kick.
Tyson Asakura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weudke chopping away at his opponent's legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roland Weudke.
I've got Weudke 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Weudke!

Roland Weudke really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLBENT logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 267     
Date:   Jul 12, 2023
#R1#
Asakura lands with a hook. Gerber tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gerber is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Asakura.
Gerber tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Asakura is able to avoid easily.
Gerber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asakura was well out of range. Poor timing from Gerber.
A good leg kick by Gerber.
Asakura blocks a leg kick.
Asakura lands a leg kick that knocks Gerber off balance momentarily.
Gerber thuds his right hand into Asakura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Asakura finds it's way through Gerber's defenses.
Gerber throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#It looks like Tyson Asakura has been cut.
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!
Asakura looks to land a right hand but Gerber moved out of range.
Asakura throws a hook but Gerber blocks it.
Asakura misses with a straight right.
Gerber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asakura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asakura misses with a hook.
Asakura lands a jab to the nose.
Gerber jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Asakura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gerber counters with a good low kick that Asakura was not able to check.
Gerber moves out of range as Asakura strikes.#T1#
Asakura slips a straight right by Gerber.
Gerber 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.
Asakura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gerber on the side of the head.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Gerber.
Asakura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Asakura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gerber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Asakura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asakura lands the left hand.
Gerber scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gerber on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gerber misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Asakura blocks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Asakura misses its intended target.
Gerber moves away from the strike by Asakura.
Asakura throws a lazy right hand but Gerber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asakura blocks the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asakura jabs Gerber to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Asakura fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Gerber takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gerber. Asakura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asakura throws a low kick but Gerber moves out of range easily.
Asakura blocks a head kick by Gerber.
Gerber is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asakura. Gerber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asakura motions for Gerber to come forward. Asakura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gerber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asakura manages to avoid it.
Asakura throwing a counter right hand but Gerber manages to avoid it.
Asakura works the jab nicely.
Gerber scores with a kick to the body.
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gerber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Asakura is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Asakura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gerber sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Asakura has Gerber up against the cage in a clinch.
Asakura swings wildly with an uppercut but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gerber misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Asakura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asakura has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Asakura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gerber.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gerber swings wildly with an uppercut but Asakura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asakura swings wildly with an uppercut but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asakura lands a right hand.
Asakura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gerber.
Asakura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gerber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asakura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gerber has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gerber blocking some punches. #T4#
A short left from Gerber.
A head punch on the inside from Asakura fails to land.
Asakura misses with the head strike.
Gerber swings wildly with an uppercut but Asakura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asakura wants to get back to striking at distance but Gerber won't allow it.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Asakura as the two fighters clinch.
Gerber blocking some punches.
Gerber has Asakura pressed against the cage, preventing Asakura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Asakura breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asakura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Asakura does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gerber steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gerber.
Gerber thumps Asakura with a low kick.
Gerber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Asakura'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#
Gerber shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Asakura throws a poor cross that misses
and Gerber counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Gerber gets tackled into the cage by Asakura. Asakura maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Gerber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asakura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Asakura tries to clinch up but Gerber circles away and keeps his distance.
Gerber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asakura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Asakura throws a hook to the side of Gerber's head but Gerber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab lands there for Gerber.
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gerber can do to turn this around?
Asakura throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber tries to land a front kick but Asakura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Asakura connects with a right hand. Gerber shakes it off.
Gerber scores with a leg kick.
Asakura throws a nice looking combination but Gerber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gerber circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gerber throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T1#
Gerber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gerber takes a swing at Asakura's ribcage but misses.
Gerber is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Asakura rather than just go for the knockout.
Asakura digs a good body shot into Gerber's ribs.
Gerber pushes Asakura away with a front kick.
Asakura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gerber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gerber feints a counter leg kick.
Gerber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Gerber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asakura moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gerber.
A clash of legs there as Asakura blocks the low kick.
A big left from Asakura misses.
Asakura moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGerber.
Asakura misses the shot to the body.
Gerber swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Asakura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Asakura tries to clinch but Gerber moves out of range.
Gerber thuds his shin into the meat of Asakura's side.
Asakura throws a big shot that misses.
Gerber lands a high kick! #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerber just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Gerber.
Romulus Gerber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from Gerber.
Gerber takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Asakura swings widly with a right hand
and Gerber counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gerber misses with a body shot.
Asakura connects with a looping right hand.
Asakura cracks Gerber with an open hand slap.
Gerber connects with a leg kick.
Asakura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Asakura cracks Gerber with a right hand to the side of the head.
Donk. Asakura catches Gerber right on the button with a cross.
Gerber lands with a slapping head kick.
Asakura lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Asakura. That snapped Gerber's head back.
Asakura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body kick from Asakura.#T3#
Gerber lets loose with a powerful body kick. Asakura will feel that in the morning.
Gerber throws a right and a left that Asakura avoids nicely.
It looked like Asakura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gerber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asakura.
No joy there for Gerber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gerber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gerber blocks a jab.
Asakura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gerber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asakura.
Gerber thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Asakura if he has to take too many more of those.
Gerber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asakura lands a right hook to the body.
Asakura is looking to clinch.
Asakura moves out of range of the body kick.
Gerber on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asakura. Asakura obviously looking to wear him down.
Asakura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asakura works Gerber's body with a nice hook.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerber takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gerber throws a nice head kick!
Gerber ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Asakura misses with a hook.
Gerber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Asakura doesn't manage to clinch there - Gerber circles away.
Gerber lands a nice hook to Asakura's body. Asakura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gerber lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gerber jabs Asakura to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Asakura clinches up with Gerber and pushes him back against the cage.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gerber throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gerber on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asakura tries to break free but Gerber pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
Asakura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Romulus Gerber will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tyson Asakura'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#
A swing and a miss from Gerber.
Asakura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gerber throws a head kick but Asakura moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Asakura.
Asakura swings for the body but Gerber moves out of range.
Gerber has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gerber.
Gerber slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Asakura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gerber tests Asakura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gerber buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura is looking to clinch but Gerber is avoiding it.
Gerber misses with a leg kick
and Asakura counters with an inside leg kick.
A cross from Gerber lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asakura.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gerber.
Asakura doesn't manage to clinch there - Gerber circles away. #T1#
Asakura tries to clinch up
and Gerber counters with a nice low kick that buckles Asakura's knee momentarily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gerber. Asakura shrugs it off though.
Asakura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gerber under the eye.
Asakura throws an overhand right that lands on Gerber's shoulder, as Gerber tries to avoid the shot.
Asakura will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gerber lands a body shot.
A big left from Asakura misses.
Gerber jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Asakura instigates a clinch.
Gerber stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Asakura misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura blocks an elbow strike from Gerber.
Asakura blocks the elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Asakura. #T2#
Asakura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Asakura misses with a knee to the head.
Asakura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gerber blocking some punches.
Asakura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asakura throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gerber misses with a punch on the inside.
Gerber blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Gerber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura looks to throw the jab but Gerber is out of range.
A shot to the body from Asakura misses
and Gerber counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asakura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asakura throws a leg kick but Gerber sees it coming and moves out of range.
Asakura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gerber looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gerber moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Asakura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gerber 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 Asakura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Asakura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gerber throws a jab but it's blocked by Asakura.
Asakura throwing a counter right hand but Gerber manages to avoid it.
Asakura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gerber was well out of range. Poor timing from Asakura.
Asakura walks into a left hand.
Gerber scores with a jab to the head.
Gerber misses with a body shot.
Gerber scores with a spinning back kick!
Asakura misses with a body shot
and Gerber counters with an inside leg kick.
Gerber slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Asakura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Asakura is looking to clinch.
Asakura moves out of range of the strikes.
Asakura throwing a counter right hand but Gerber manages to avoid it.
Gerber cracks a nice hook into Asakura's ribs.
Asakura throws out a loose jab but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gerber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Asakura at a distance. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Asakura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gerber is able to avoid easily.
A right-left combo lands from Asakura.
Gerber throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gerber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asakura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gerbers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gerber.
Gerber scores with a nice body kick.
Asakura drops his hands momentarily and Gerber takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Gerber. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gerber.
A good leg kick by Gerber.
Gerber misses with a body kick.
Asakura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gerber counters with a stiff right hand.
Gerber lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gerber stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Asakura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romulus Gerber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gerber 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tyson Asakura!

Tyson Asakura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 262     
Date:   Jun 23, 2023
#R1#
Asakura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fochi.
Fochi slips a jab from Asakura.
Good shot there by Fochi.
Asakura misses with the combination. #TD#
Fochi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fochi moves into full mount!
Asakura can't escape the position. #SUB#
Fochi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Asakura is surviving well by controlling Fochi's body position as best he can.
Asakura stops Fochi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Asakura wants to control but Fochi is having none of it.#T1#
Fochi mounts Asakura! Really nice guard pass there!
Fochi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Asakura is squirming around, avoiding Fochi's attempts to control the action.
Fochi avoids the attempt from Asakura to control.
Fochi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Asakura is looking to escape.
Fochi wants to take Asakura's back here but Asakura is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fochi takes Asakura's back. #SUB#
Fochi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Asakura is defending well though. Fochi let's go of the attempt for now.
Fochi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB#
Fochi looking for the RNC.
A lull in the action here.
Fochi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Asakura is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Fochi is trying to stick to Asakura's back but Asakura is turning into Fochi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fochi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Asakura.
Asakura preventing the sweep.
Fochi is trying to keep Asakura in close.
Fochi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Asakura postures up in Fochi's guard and throws a big left but Fochi blocks it. #SUB#
Fochi looking for a guillotine here but Asakura defends easily.
Asakura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fochi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Asakura wants to control from the top but Fochi keeps moving.
Fochi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Asakura manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fochi is pushing down on Asakura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Asakura is fighting to maintain full guard but Fochi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fochi wants to pass the guard but Asakura is defending well. #SUB#
Fochi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Asakura is just riding it out for now. Fochi eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asakura is trying to stand back up but Fochi is controlling him
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Fochi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Fochi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asakura throws a leg kick which misses Fochi's front leg but catches the back leg as Fochi tries to avoid it.
Fochi blocks a jab.
Fochi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asakura.
Asakura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fochi misses with a two punch combination.
Asakura on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asakura misses with a right hand #TD#
and Fochi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Fochi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fochi stalling. #T1#
Fochi is trying to control. Asakura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fochi controlling the action here.
Asakura won't allow Fochi to pass to mount.
Michael Fochi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fochi controlling the pace.
Asakura is in trouble now - Fochi has advanced to mount!
Fochi trying to control but Asakura is having none of it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Asakura is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Fochi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Asakura is now in Fochi's guard. A big mistake from Fochi there, giving up the dominant position!
Asakura tries to stand but Fochi is controlling from the bottom.
Fochi keeping full guard, as Asakura tries to pass. #SUB#
Fochi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Asakura doesn't defend quickly enough and Fochi has managed to lock this one up! Can Asakura escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Fochi on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Michael Fochi!

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 257     
Date:   Jun 02, 2023
#R1#
Asakura fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rahman checks it well. #CL#
Asakura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Asakura misses with a knee to the head.
Asakura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rahman is defending well for now.
Asakura misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asakura.
A short uppercut from Asakura.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahman.
Rahman tries a body shot but Asakura blocks it.
Asakura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman. #BC#
Asakura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rahman clinches with his opponent.
Rahman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Asakura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asakura misses with the head strike.
Our sources have told us that Asakura has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rahman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahman misses with a body punch. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Rahman.
Asakura throws a head punch that misses.
Rahman lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Tyson Asakura has been cut.
Rahman blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Asakura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Rahman.
Asakura lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Asakura has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asakura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rahman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asakura.
Asakura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Asakura.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asakura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Asakura throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rahman blocks it with crossed arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura tries to land a knee to the head but Rahman blocks with his arms.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Asakura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rahman prevents a body shot from Asakura.
Rahman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Asakura misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Asakura fails to land.
Asakura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rahman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Asakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
Asakura tries a knee to the head but Rahman blocks it.
Asakura goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rahman 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 Asakura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Asakura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rahman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Rahman closes the distance and pushes Asakura back into the cage.
Rahman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Asakura has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Asakura lands a shoulder strike.
Rahman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Asakura misses with some punches.
Asakura working aggressively here.
Rahman lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asakura.
Rahman scores with a hook to the body.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asakura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahman keeps control of Asakura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rahman tries to throw a body punch but Asakura avoids it by throwing Rahman back against the cage.
Asakura throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Rahman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
Rahman moves out of range as Asakura strikes.
Asakura fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Rahman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asakura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Asakura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asakura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asakura connects with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rahman.
Asakura checks the leg kick.
Asakura misses with a lunging right hand
and Rahman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rahman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Asakura connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Rahman takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Rahman.
Asakura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rahman blocking some punches.
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 Tyson Asakura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyson Asakura's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rahman throws a body shot but no joy.
Rahman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rahman cracks Asakura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Rahman moves into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rahman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rahman keeps control of Asakura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Rahman keeps control of Asakura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rahman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Asakura's efforts to push away.
Rahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura tries to work over Rahman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahman takes a shot to the head.
Asakura misses with the head strike.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asakura misses with some punches.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman. #T1#
Asakura tries to throw a body punch but Rahman avoids it by throwing Asakura back against the cage.
Asakura landing knees to the body.
Rahman prevents Asakura from breaking the clinch.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman.
Asakura throws a knee to the head but misses.
Asakura looking to throw knees to the head but Rahman is blocking nicely.
Asakura tries to land a knee to the head but Rahman blocks with his arms.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asakura.
Asakura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asakura works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Asakura.
Asakura lands a nice uppercut.
Rahman lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahman scores with a three punch combo! #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Asakura swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahman.
Asakura is looking to counter punch.
Rahman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rahman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asakura blocks a jab.
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asakura paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Rahman pushes Asakura up against the cage in a clinch.
Rahman scores with a hook to the body.
Rahman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Asakura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Asakura wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rahman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Asakura is trying to break the clinch but Rahman is controlling him.
Tyson Asakura has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Asakura swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman lands a nice uppercut.
Asakura working aggressively here.
Asakura scores with a knee to the head.
Rahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asakura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asakura backwards. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch. #CL#
Asakura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Asakura.
A right hand to the body from Asakura.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asakura.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asakura.
Asakura throws a head punch that misses.
Asakura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Asakura with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahman misses with a shot to the body
and Asakura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Asakura wants to clinch.
Asakura swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahman.
Asakura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rahman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rahman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#Tyson Asakura's cut is getting worse.
Rahman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asakura. That did some damage!#CL2#
Rahman clinches up against the cage.
Rahman blocks an uppercut.
Rahman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asakura.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abdul Rahman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tyson Asakura's cut.
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##CL2#
Rahman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Asakura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asakura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahman lands a knee to the body.
Asakura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Rahman.
Asakura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rahman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Asakura breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Rahman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rahman tries to land knees in the clinch but Asakura avoids the damage to the body.
Rahman blocking some punches.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Asakura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Asakura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asakura throws a lazy right hand but Rahman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asakura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rahman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rahman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asakura throws out the jab. #T1#
Asakura connects with a jab.#CL2#
Rahman clinches up against the cage.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asakura throws a knee to the head but misses.
Asakura misses with a punch on the inside.
Asakura with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
Asakura tries to clinch but Rahman moves away
and Rahman counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Rahman moves into the clinch successfully.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Rahman scores with a hook to the body.
Rahman missing with knees to the body.
Rahman lands a hook that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Asakura tries to land knees in the clinch but Rahman avoids the damage to the body.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura working aggressively here.
Asakura fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A short right from Rahman on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Rahman on the inside.
Asakura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Rahman.
Rahman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Asakura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Asakura.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rahman.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Rahman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asakura takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Rahman.
Asakura misses with a punch on the inside.
Asakura looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Asakura swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Rahman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Asakura's face.
Rahman blocking some punches.
Rahman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rahman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rahman takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Asakura fails to land.
Asakura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asakura misses with some punches.
Asakura misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Asakura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asakura is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A slow jab from Asakura misses its intended target.
Asakura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asakura misses with a left hand
and Rahman counters with a right hand to the body.
Rahman scores with a nice right hand. #T4##CL2#
Rahman moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahman blocks an uppercut.
Rahman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Asakura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rahman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman scores with a shot to the side of Asakura's head.
Rahman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asakura is looking to break free of the clinch but Rahman has double underhooks.
Rahman blocking some punches.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahman tries to land a knee to the head but Asakura blocks with his arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Rahman.
Asakura has had enough of the clinch but Rahman keeps him there for the moment.
Rahman lands a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Rahman.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Rahman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rahman 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 Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Abdul Rahman!

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 252     
Date:   May 12, 2023
#R1#
Lankinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Asakura misses with a straight right.
Asakura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Asakura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Tyson Asakura has been cut.
Asakura misses with a left hand
and Lankinen counters with a left to the body.
Tyson Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lankinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asakura finds it's way round the side to connect with Lankinen's head.
A swing and a miss from Lankinen.
Asakura jabs Lankinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lankinen throws a hook but Asakura blocks it.
Lankinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Asakura backing away here, and Lankinen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Asakura with the inside leg kick.
Asakura lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asakura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lankinen.
Lankinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asakura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asakura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lankinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Asakura closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Lankinen counter with a right hand.
Asakura misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lankinen throws out a counter right but Asakura avoids it with no problem.
Asakura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lankinen moves away from the strike by Asakura.
Asakura throws a shot to the body.
Asakura misses with a lunging right hand
and Lankinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asakura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lankinen.
Asakura scores with a jab.
Asakura lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Asakura lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Asakura throws a good cross that connects.
Asakura tries to clinch up.
Asakura throws a lazy uppercut
and Lankinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nova Lankinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lankinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Asakura to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Lankinen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Asakura to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lankinen has a closed guard, preventing Asakura from standing up.
Asakura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Asakura is looking to advance position but Lankinen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Asakura is squirming around, avoiding Lankinen's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Lankinen prevents Asakura from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lankinen controlling from mount.
Lankinen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Asakura's face.
Asakura in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Asakura working to try and regain half guard.
Lankinen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lankinen landing punches.
Lankinen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #T4#
Asakura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lankinen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Asakura tries to reverse the position but Lankinen maintains control.
Lankinen scoring with strikes but Asakura is staying in there.
Lankinen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lankinen wants to control the pace but Asakura is squirming around nicely.
Asakura tries to reverse the position but Lankinen maintains control.
Asakura in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Asakura taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lankinen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Asakura is writhing around trying to get back to 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 Tyson Asakura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyson Asakura's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Asakura misses with a right hand
and Lankinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lankinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asakura momentarily.
Asakura lands with an overhand left.
Asakura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lankinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Asakura throws a combination that misses
and Lankinen counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#Tyson Asakura's cut is getting worse.
Asakura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Asakura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lankinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lankinen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lankinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lankinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asakura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asakura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Asakura misses with a hook.
Lankinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asakura fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Asakura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Lankinen blocks the low kick.
Asakura backing away here, and Lankinen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lankinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Asakura scores with a punch to the head.
Some wild striking there from Asakura.
Asakura throws a big shot that misses.
Lankinen throws an off balance right hand
and Asakura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asakura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lankinen under the eye.
Asakura misses with a body punch
and Lankinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asakura misses with a lunging right hand
and Lankinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asakura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lankinen in his tracks.
Lankinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Asakura misses with a hook.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura cracks Lankinen with a good jab.
Asakura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lankinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Asakura has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL#
Asakura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Asakura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Asakura tries a knee to the head but Lankinen blocks it. #BC2#
Lankinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asakura misses with a combination
and Lankinen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lankinen misses with a two punch combination.
Tyson Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Lankinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Asakura misses with a straight right.
Asakura throws a leg kick
letting Lankinen counter with a right hand. #T3#
No joy there for Asakura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Asakura misses with a hook.
Asakura misses with a hook.
Asakura misses with a hook
and Lankinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Tyson Asakura's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Asakura misses with a lunging right hand
and Lankinen counters with a low kick, right behind Asakura 's knee.
Lankinen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lankinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asakura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Asakura looks to throw the jab but Lankinen is out of range.
Lankinen scores with a jab to the head.
Asakura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Lankinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Lankinen moves out of range as Asakura strikes.
It seemed like Lankinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asakura misses with a body shot.
Lankinen throws out a counter right but Asakura avoids it with no problem.
Lankinen keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Lankinen misses.
Nice defenses there by Lankinen.
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!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Asakura.
Asakura is looking to take a break and control but Lankinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lankinen struggling a bit here.
Lankinen is looking for a sweep.
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 Tyson Asakura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyson Asakura'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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Asakura throws a body shot but no joy.
Asakura tries to clinch up
and Lankinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Lankinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lankinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Asakura.
Lankinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asakura.
Asakura tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lankinen counters with a straight right hand.
Lankinen lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#Asakura is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Tyson Asakura's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lankinen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A jab lands there for Asakura.
Oh Asakura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Asakura is looking to slow Lankinen down with leg kicks.
Asakura seems to have got his legs back now.
Lankinen takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Lankinen.#T1#
Asakura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lankinen counters with a crisp right that sends Asakura to the canvas! Lankinen follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nova Lankinen!
A victorious Nova Lankinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 245     
Date:   Apr 14, 2023
#R1#
Asakura connects with a looping right hand.
Queen ducks right into an uppercut from Asakura.
Queen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#It looks like Tyson Asakura has been cut.
Queen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Asakura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Queen somewhat.
It looked like Asakura was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Queen misses with the combination. #CL#
Asakura forces Queen back against the cage and clinches.
Asakura landing knees to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asakura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Asakura.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Queen misses with some punches.
Asakura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Queen misses with some punches.
Asakura misses with some punches.
Asakura misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've been informed that Queen 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.
Asakura working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Asakura.
Asakura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asakura is trying to break the clinch but Queen has him pressed against the cage.
Asakura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asakura tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asakura. #BC#
Asakura breaks from the clinch.
Nice jab there from Asakura.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura misses with a hook.
Queen dips to his left and cracks Asakura with an uppercut!
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asakura was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
Queen throws a push kick but Asakura slaps the foot to one side.
Queen misses with a right hand
enabling Asakura to counter with a crisp jab.
Asakura scores with a jab.
A left lands for Queen.
Queen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Asakura looks to land a left hand but Queen moved out of range nicely.
Asakura lands a right 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!#TD#
Asakura closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Asakura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Queen is trying to get back to full guard.
Asakura controlling the action here.
Asakura lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Queen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Asakura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Asakura prevents Queen from improving his position.#SUB2#
Queen looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Queen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Asakura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Queen's head.
Queen is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Queen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Queen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Asakura is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Queen is looking for a triangle but Asakura pushes his legs off easily.
Asakura tries to free his leg and advance position but Queen is retaining full guard.
Asakura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Asakura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Queen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Queen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Asakura defends it easily.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Queen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Asakura is one step ahead there.
Asakura wants to stand but Queen has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Asakura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Asakura is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Queen scores with a jab. Asakura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Queen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Queen misses with a left hand
enabling Asakura to counter with a crisp jab.
Queen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asakura.
Queen misses the jab.
Queen misses with an uppercut
and Asakura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asakura is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Queen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asakura lands with an uppercut that bounces Queen off the cage and back into range.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Queen throws a right hand that misses
and Asakura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Asakura's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A nice leg kick from Asakura, right into the meat of the thigh. #TD2#
Queen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Queen works his way into side control.
Asakura sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Queen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Asakura!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Queen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Asakura has worked his arm free - good work by Asakura!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen taking a breather here. #T1#
Queen tries to advance to mount but Asakura instead regains half guard.
Asakura won't allow Queen to pass to mount.
Queen prevents Asakura from improving his position.#ES#
Asakura kicks Queen off and gets back to his feet.
Asakura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Queen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Queen tests Asakura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for Asakura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Asakura's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Asakura duly obliges.
Asakura avoids the body shot from Queen. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Queen lands.
Asakura throws a series of punches but Queen moves out of range.
It seemed like Queen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asakura is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Asakura tries to clinch up.
Queen misses with a looping left.
Tyson Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, jab by Queen - just one landing.
Asakura blocks a jab.
Queen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asakura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asakura throws a one two combo.
Queen throws a lazy uppercut
and Asakura counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asakura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Queen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Queen throws a right hand that Asakura ducks under and follows up with a left that Asakura also avoids with ease.
Asakura is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Queen.#CUT2#Tyson Asakura's cut is getting worse.
Queen throws the left hand but Asakura avoids the punch easily.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Asakura displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T3#
Asakura lands with a cross.
Asakura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Queen's hands.
Asakura scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
An inside leg kick lands from Asakura.
Asakura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Queen.
Asakura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Queen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Queen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Asakura is trying to defend but Queen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queen controlling the action here.
Asakura won't allow Queen to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Queen is trying to work for a kimura but Asakura is defending well. #T4#
Asakura wants to get back to full guard.
Tyson Asakura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Queen can do to turn this around?
Queen passes to full mount!
Queen wants to control the pace but Asakura is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Queen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Asakura is now in Queen's guard. A big mistake from Queen there, giving up the dominant position!
Asakura would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed 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 Tyson Asakura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyson Asakura's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Asakura digs a good body shot into Queen's ribs.
Asakura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sloppy strikes from Asakura. Those never looked like landing.
Asakura misses with a hook. Queen ducked under it nicely.
Queen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Queen lands a nice shot to the body.
Queen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Asakura throws out a loose jab but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Queen moves out of range of the strikes.
Queen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Asakura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Asakura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Asakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Queen.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Queen blocking some punches.
Asakura scores with a shoulder strike.
Queen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Asakura fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD2#
Queen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Queen wants to pass to mount but Asakura is defending the position.
Well, if Queen 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.
Queen wants to free his trapped foot but Asakura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Queen uses his free foot to push down on Asakura's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Asakura. #SUB2#
Queen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Asakura has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Asakura! #T2#
Queen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Asakura's guard. #REVB#
Asakura is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Queen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asakura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Queen is still trying to improve position.
Queen keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Queen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Queen looking to sit in guard and control but Asakura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Queen wants to sweep but no luck.
Asakura landing some decent shots from guard.
Queen trying to keep a closed guard but Asakura is proving a slippery customer.
Asakura is pushing down on Queen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Queen is fighting to maintain full guard but Asakura has managed to sneak the leg through.
Asakura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Queen keeps working. #SUB2#
Queen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Ground and pound from Asakura.
Asakura working over Queen with some ground and pound. Queen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Asakura passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Queen!
Queen gets back to half guard.
Asakura stalling.
Queen tries to get to full guard but Asakura has control of the leg.
Queen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tyson Asakura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asakura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Asakura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asakura 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 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Asakura!

Tyson Asakura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 237     
Date:   Mar 11, 2023
#R1##CL#
Asakura gets a clinch.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
Asakura looks to throw the jab but Swanson is out of range.
Swanson is trying to counter with his kicks.#CL#
Asakura moves into the clinch successfully.
Asakura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Asakura misses with a punch on the inside.
Asakura looking to throw knees to the head but Swanson is blocking nicely. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swanson 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.
Swanson cracks Asakura with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#It looks like Tyson Asakura has been cut.
Asakura throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A shot to the liver by Asakura. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asakura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swanson counters with a straight right hand.
Asakura fails with the takedown.#T1#
Asakura moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
Nice cross by Swanson.
Good exchange - Asakura coming out on top.
Asakura throws a big shot that misses.
And Swanson responds with a good body kick, but Asakura manages to step out the way in time.
Swanson swats away the attempt to clinch by Asakura.
Swanson flicks out a counter leg kick but Asakura steps away.
Asakura throws a jab but it's blocked by Swanson.
Swanson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Swanson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asakura.
Swanson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Swanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura throwing a counter right hand but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Swanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asakura throws out the jab.
And Swanson responds with a good body kick, but Asakura manages to step out the way in time.
Asakura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Asakura swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Asakura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Asakura misses with a left hand
and Swanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson fails with a takedown attempt.
Swanson looks to land a body kick but Asakura moved away.
Asakura is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Swanson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Asakura lands an overhand right.
Asakura scores with the left hand. Swanson knows he should have avoided that one.
Swanson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Asakura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Asakura.#T3#
Asakura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asakura is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Swanson takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Asakura has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Swanson enables Asakura to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Swanson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Swanson keeping moving, preventing Asakura from controlling successfully.
Swanson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Asakura has passed into side control.
Asakura is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Swanson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Swanson is trying to improve his position.
Asakura in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Swanson is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Swanson can't do much from the bottom here.
Asakura wants to control but Swanson is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson tries to bench press Asakura off him but Asakura keeps the position.
Swanson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Asakura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Asakura's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Asakura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Asakura.
Tyson Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Asakura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swanson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Asakura really felt that one!#CL#
Swanson gets tackled into the cage by Asakura. Asakura maintains the clinch.
A hook to the body from Asakura.
Asakura misses with some punches. #BC#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
Asakura looks to throw the jab but Swanson is out of range.
Asakura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Asakura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Asakura connects with a crisp jab.
Swanson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asakura.#T1#
Swanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Asakura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Swanson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura scores with a jab to the jaw.
Swanson lands a nice looking body kick.
Asakura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swanson! But no joy.
A thudding body kick lands there by Swanson!
Swanson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Swanson unleashes a big counter combination but Asakura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheers as Asakura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Swanson doesn't seem phased though.
Asakura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Swanson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Asakura tries to clinch but Swanson moves out of range.
Asakura with a nice cross.
Asakura misses with a hook
and Swanson counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Swanson takes a swing at Asakura's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asakura has his takedown stuffed
and Swanson counters with a body kick.
Swanson defending well as Asakura loads up on a big left hand.
Swanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asakura throws out the jab.
Asakura scores with a sloppy right hand. Swanson should have avoided that one.
Asakura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
Swanson moves out of range as Asakura strikes.
Swanson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asakura. That did some damage!
Asakura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Asakura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swanson misses with a straight left.
Asakura throws a jab but it's blocked by Swanson. #T3#
Asakura throws a hook to the side of Swanson's head but Swanson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asakura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swanson.
Asakura moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Asakura looks to throw the jab but Swanson is out of range.
Swanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Asakura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swanson. That did some damage!
A jab from Asakura misses.
Asakura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Swanson in his tracks.
Nice shot by Swanson.
Swanson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asakura counters with a stiff right hand.
Asakura lands with a cross.
Asakura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swanson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Asakura blocks it well.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Asakura does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asakura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Asakura tries to clinch but Swanson moves away
and Swanson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Asakura really felt that one!
Asakura throws a lazy right hand but Swanson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Asakura looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Swanson!
The ground and pound from Asakura seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Swanson wants to control but Asakura postures up.
Asakura tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Asakura trying to control the action but Swanson is working from the bottom. #SU#
Asakura stands up and beckons Swanson to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Asakura's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Swanson moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Asakura has managed to clinch.
Asakura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swanson's elbow.
Swanson tries to throw a body punch but Asakura avoids it by throwing Swanson back against the cage.
Asakura swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swanson misses with an uppercut. Asakura saw that one coming.
Swanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asakura.
Swanson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Asakura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asakura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Swanson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Asakura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swanson. #T1#
Asakura scores with a punch to the head.
Asakura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Asakura tries to clinch up.
Asakura feints and then cracks Swanson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swanson down.
Asakura chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Asakura clinches.
Asakura lands a left hand.
Asakura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asakura throws a head punch that misses.
Asakura tries to circle away but Swanson has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asakura.
Asakura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asakura looking to throw knees to the head but Swanson is blocking nicely.
Benedicte Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Asakura pushes Swanson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swanson.
Swanson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura tries to work over Swanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asakura working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Swanson.
Asakura tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Swanson - that landed with a thud.
Asakura is trying to force a seperation but Swanson has the dominant position.
Swanson lands a nice uppercut.
Swanson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Asakura fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Asakura misses with a straight right.
Asakura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Swanson's hands.
A punch lands to the side of Swanson 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Swanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asakura misses with a takedown
letting Swanson counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Swanson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A cross from Asakura lands.
Swanson misses with an uppercut.
Asakura throws a leg kick
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asakura misses with a hook. Swanson ducked under it nicely.
Swanson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Asakura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Asakura lands a jab to the nose.
Asakura scores with a sloppy right hand. Swanson should have avoided that one.
Swanson avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Asakura tries to clinch up
and Swanson counters with a big head kick but Asakura shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Asakura throws a leg kick but Swanson sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Asakura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Asakura throws a head punch that misses.
Swanson blocking some punches.
Swanson blocking some punches.
Swanson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters up against the cage, Swanson throws an elbow but misses.
Tyson Asakura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Swanson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Asakura lands a body punch in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Asakura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asakura 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Asakura!

After winning the bout, Tyson Asakura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 231     
Date:   Feb 15, 2023
#R1#
Barbosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Asakura circles away.
Barbosa fails to land with a series of punches.
Asakura looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Asakura dips to his left and cracks Barbosa with an uppercut!#CL2#
Barbosa instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Asakura.
Asakura lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Antonio Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Our sources have told us that Asakura has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Asakura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asakura scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asakura lands with a short shot to the head.
Asakura lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Asakura stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asakura blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asakura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asakura's elbow.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Barbosa is working Asakura over against the cage.#T1#
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Asakura avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asakura.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Asakura controls the action.
Asakura looking to throw knees to the head but Barbosa is blocking nicely.
Asakura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Asakura breaks from the clinch.
Asakura takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Asakura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Asakura swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Asakura.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Asakura avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Asakura misses with some punches.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asakuras head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Asakura backwards. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Asakura.
Asakura tries to land knees in the clinch but Barbosa avoids the damage to the body.
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Asakura controls the action.
Asakura lands with a light punch inside.
Barbosa lands a right hand. #BC#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barbosa as he jumps to the side.
Barbosa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Asakura misses.
Antonio Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Asakura catches Barbosa right on the button with a cross.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Asakura avoids them all with ease.
Asakura is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barbosa lands with a shot to the body.
Asakura moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barbosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asakura lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Asakura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbosa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Barbosa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Asakura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa works on Asakura's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Barbosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Asakura.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Barbosa is leaning against Asakura and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa tries to work over Asakura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Asakura blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Asakura seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barbosa can turn it around.
Asakura blocking some punches.
Asakura misses with the head strike.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Barbosa.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asakura prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barbosa lands a left hand.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa presses Asakura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbosa.
Asakura blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa pushes Asakura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Asakura is breathing heavily.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asakura lands an uppercut.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Still in the clinch, Asakura scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antonio Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Barbosa'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#
Asakura misses the shot to the body.
Asakura looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asakura paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Barbosa clinches.
Asakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Barbosa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Asakura lands a nice uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Barbosa in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Antonio Barbosa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa managing to block the knees to the body from Asakura.
Asakura lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Asakura.
A right hook to the body lands for Barbosa.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Asakura prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Asakura.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa is working Asakura over against the cage.
Barbosa lands with a left to the head.
Asakura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asakura tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa lands a shot to the body.
Barbosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barbosa lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Barbosa.
Barbosa pushes Asakura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbosa.
Asakura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asakuras head.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Asakura controls his hands.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asakura's elbow. #T2#
Asakura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa presses Asakura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barbosa lands a body punch.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Asakura avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Asakura controls the action.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Asakura controls the action.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Asakura blocks it.
Barbosa cracks Asakura with a nice body shot.
Asakura prevents a body shot from Barbosa. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Barbosa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Asakura, pushing him back against the cage.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asakura.
Asakura misses with some punches.
Barbosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Asakura takes a shot to the head.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asakura's elbow.
Asakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Barbosa tries to work over Asakura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asakura misses with a knee strike.
Asakura lands a left hand.
Asakura blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asakura lands a left hand.
Asakura wants to break free but Barbosa has control.
Asakura connects with a knee to the head.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Asakura.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asakura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Barbosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa lands a body punch.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbosa is working Asakura over against the cage.
A short right from Barbosa.
Barbosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Barbosa lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Asakura blocks it.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barbosa works on Asakura's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbosa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barbosa works on Asakura's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbosa lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbosa.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to work over Asakura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Barbosa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barbosa works on Asakura's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbosa is leaning against Asakura and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barbosa lands with a right to the head.
Barbosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asakura or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antonio Barbosa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Barbosa jabs Asakura right on the nose. Asakura blinks but takes it well.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Asakura is just out of range.
Asakura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barbosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barbosa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Antonio Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Barbosa has Asakura up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa is looking to clinch. #CL#
Asakura clinches with his opponent.
Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch. #CL#
Asakura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barbosa, pushing him back against the cage.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Asakura digs a right hand underneath Barbosa's ribcage. Barbosa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Asakura working aggressively here. #BC#
Asakura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asakura scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Barbosa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Asakura, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Barbosa has closed the distance and engaged Asakura in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Asakura blocks it.
Asakura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Asakura avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa tries to work over Asakura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asakura prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asakura lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
Asakura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Asakura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asakura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Asakura.
Barbosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Asakura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asakura tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Barbosa.
Barbosa gets through Asakura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asakura blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbosa.
A body shot lands from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
A short right from Barbosa on the inside. #T3#
Barbosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barbosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Asakura blocks it.
Barbosa pushes Asakura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asakura misses with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Barbosa - that landed with a thud.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Barbosa.
Antonio Barbosa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbosa managing to block the knees to the body from Asakura.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asakura.
Barbosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Asakura manages to break the clinch. #T4#
A head kick by Barbosa misses
and Asakura counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Asakura clinches up with Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asakura misses with some punches.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Asakura.
Asakura tries to land a knee to the head but Barbosa blocks with his arms.
Asakura misses with the head strike. #BC#
Asakura breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Asakura has closed the distance and engaged Barbosa in a clinch.
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Asakura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyson Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Barbosa moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbosa.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Asakura.
Tyson Asakura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa gets through Asakura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Barbosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barbosa 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 Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Barbosa!

Antonio Barbosa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 224     
Date:   Jan 18, 2023
#R1#
Lankinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Asakura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lankinen scrambles back to his feet.
Lankinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lankinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lankinen walks into a jab.
Lankinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Lankinen lands a right hook to the body.
Lankinen ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Asakura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lankinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Asakura misses with a double jab.
Asakura lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asakura throws a poor cross that misses
and Lankinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Tyson Asakura has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asakura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Asakura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asakura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lankinen.
Lankinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asakura.
Asakura misses with a low kick. #T1#
Asakura clobbers Lankinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Asakura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lankinen's sensitive parts.
Asakura misses with a hook. Lankinen ducked under it nicely.
Asakura misses with a hook.
Lankinen looks to land a right hand but Asakura moved out of range.
Asakura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lankinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asakura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asakura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nova Lankinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asakura throws a shot from downtown. Lankinen moves away and avoids it.
Asakura tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lankinen! But no joy.
Asakura scores with a hook.
Asakura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lankinen.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Asakura lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Asakura breaks from the clinch.
Asakura throws a lazy uppercut
and Lankinen counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lankinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Asakura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lankinen scrambles back to his feet.
Asakura moves out of range of the strikes.
Lankinen scores with a nice head shot.
Asakura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Asakura scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Nova Lankinen has been cut.
Lankinen throws a jab when Asakura was well out of range.
Asakura throws a jab when Lankinen was well out of range.
It seemed like Lankinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lankinen looks to throw the jab but Asakura is out of range.
Asakura tries to clinch but Lankinen is having none of it.
Nice uppercut lands for Asakura. That snapped Lankinen's head back.
Lankinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asakura on the side of the head.#T3#
Asakura connects with a single shot there.
Lankinen misses with an uppercut.
Lankinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Asakura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Asakura has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lankinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lankinen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Asakura missing with a left hand there. Lankinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lankinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A lazy left from Asakura finds it's target.#CL#
Asakura gets a clinch.
Knees to the body from Asakura.
Lankinen stalls.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Asakura scores with a four punch combination!#T4#
Lankinen is looking to chop away at Asakura's legs.
Asakura is looking to clinch but Lankinen is avoiding it.
Lankinen staying out of range there.
Asakura moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Asakura misses.
It seemed like Lankinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asakura tries to clinch there but Lankinen circles away.
Asakura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asakura throws a hook but Lankinen blocks it.#TD#
Asakura fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lankinen to the ground. Asakura is now in Lankinen's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asakura trying to control the position from guard on top but Lankinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lankinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Asakura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lankinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tyson Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura moves in looking to clinch but Lankinen pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Lankinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab from Asakura.
No joy there for Asakura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lankinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Tyson Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Lankinen checks a leg kick.
Asakura lands a jab-cross combination.
Lankinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asakura feints a jab promting Lankinen to slip. Asakura then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lankinen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#Lankinen is rocked!
Lankinen misses with a hook.
It looked like Asakura was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lankinen misses with a hook
and Asakura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lankinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Asakura finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lankinen misses with a hook to the body
and Asakura counters with a stiff right hand.
Asakura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lankinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Asakura tries to bum rush Lankinen with a series of wild strikes but Lankinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Asakura scores with a decent looking hook.
Lankinen throws out a loose jab but Asakura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lankinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Asakura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lankinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Asakura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lankinen.
Asakura sizes up Lankinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Asakura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lankinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lankinen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Asakura throws a lazy uppercut
and Lankinen counters with a nice body shot.
Asakura stuns Lankinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lankinen lands with a straight right. Asakura didn't see that one coming.
Asakura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lankinen as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Asakura tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Asakura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asakura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Asakura lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Asakura clinches up against the cage.
Asakura blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Lankinen breaks from the clinch.
Asakura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Asakura scores with a decent looking hook.
Lankinen throws a lazy right hand but Asakura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lankinen moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Asakura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lankinen! But no joy.#CL#
Asakura moves into range and clinches up with Lankinen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lankinen.
Asakura misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lankinen can do to turn this around?
Lankinen lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Lankinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lankinen misses with a wild body shot.
Asakura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lankinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Asakura moves out of range as Lankinen strikes.
Lankinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lankinen scores with a hook to the body. Asakura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lankinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lankinen misses with an uppercut
letting Asakura counter with a right hand.
Asakura feints a jab promting Lankinen to slip. Asakura then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lankinen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Asakura misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lankinen! But no joy.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asakura with a jab.
Asakura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lankinen tests Asakura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lankinen throws a jab when Asakura was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Asakura misses the target.
Asakura is looking to score with low kicks.
Lankinen throws a hook but Asakura blocks it.
Lankinen slips a jab from Asakura.
Lankinen throws out a counter right but Asakura avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Asakura closes the distance and clinches.
Lankinen lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Lankinen breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Asakura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asakura. Lankinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lankinen missing with a left hand there. Asakura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lankinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Lankinen moves out of range as Asakura strikes.
Asakura shoots for a double leg takedown but Lankinen sprawls well. He's pushed Asakura's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Asakura throws a looping overhand right but Lankinen ducks down to avoid it.
Asakura slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Asakura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lankinen's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankinen misses with a hook. Asakura ducked under it nicely.
Lankinen scores with a punch to the head.
Lankinen defending well as Asakura loads up on a big left hand.
Asakura misses with a few strikes there.
Lankinen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Good work by Asakura as he checks the leg kick.
Lankinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Asakura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Asakura lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Asakura misses with a jab to the body
enabling Lankinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Lankinen looks to throw the jab but Asakura is out of range.
Asakura throws a lazy uppercut
and Lankinen counters with a left and a right that stings Asakura.
Asakura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asakura misses with a hook to the body
and Lankinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Asakura throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Lankinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Lankinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Asakura lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Asakura connects with a solid leg kick.
Asakura throws a hook but Lankinen blocks it.
Lankinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asakura swings widly with a right hand
and Lankinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Asakura misses its intended target.
Asakura misses with a body shot.
Asakura lands a nice looking body shot.
Asakura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lankinen's hands.
Nice uppercut lands for Asakura. That snapped Lankinen's head back. #TD#
Asakura fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lankinen sprawls well initially but Asakura persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lankinen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lankinen has his hands on Asakura's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Asakura wanted to stand there but Lankinen had control of the position.
Asakura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Asakura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lankinen keeping full guard, as Asakura tries to pass.
Lankinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nova Lankinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asakura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Asakura trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lankinen's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lankinen slips a straight right by Asakura.
Lankinen drops his hands momentarily and Asakura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Asakura throws a leg kick that misses.
Asakura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lankinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asakura.
It seemed like Lankinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asakura lands with an uppercut that bounces Lankinen off the cage and back into range.
Lankinen cracks Asakura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lankinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asakura.
Lankinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asakura.
Tyson Asakura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asakura sizes up Lankinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Asakura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asakura 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Asakura!

A very excited looking Tyson Asakura 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 215     
Date:   Dec 18, 2022
#R1#
Shutes fails with a takedown attempt.
Shutes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asakura.
Asakura scores with a jab to the head.
Shutes throws a body punch but Asakura moves out of range.
Asakura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Asakura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Asakura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shutes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Asakura lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Asakura.
Shutes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch combination from Asakura misses. #T1#
Asakura shoots in for a takedown but Shutes shows good takedown defense.
Shutes doesn't manage to clinch there - Asakura circles away.
Shutes tries a head kick but it misses.
Asakura takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Shutes instigates a clinch.
Shutes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Asakura avoids it.
Asakura cracks Shutes with a nice body shot.
Asakura is leaning against Shutes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Asakura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asakura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shutes backwards.
Shutes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asakura misses with a knee strike.
Shutes connects with a knee to the head.
Asakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Shutes.
Asakura landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shutes looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shutes scores with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Asakura.
Shutes working Asakura over with knees to the body.#T2#
A hook to the body from Asakura.
Shutes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shutes.
Asakura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asakura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Asakura lands with a left to the head.
Shutes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Asakura gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Asakura lands a knee to the head.
Shutes prevents a body shot from Asakura.
Shutes blocking some punches.
Asakura pushes Shutes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Asakura. #BC#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
Asakura throws a hook but Shutes avoids it easily.#T3#
Asakura misses with a looping left.
A leg kick checked by Shutes.
Asakura looks to score with a jab to the body but Shutes is just out of range.#CL#
Asakura moves into the clinch.
Shutes tries a knee to the head but Asakura blocks it.
Asakura blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Asakura misses the target.
Shutes throws a body kick that misses.
Shutes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Asakura is able to avoid easily.
Asakura looks to throw the jab but Shutes is out of range.
Asakura darts in looking for a takedown but Shutes gets double underhooks and turns Asakura into the cage.
Asakura gets through Shutes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asakura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shutes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Asakura fails to land.
Asakura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shutes backwards. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch. #T4#
Asakura misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shutes misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Asakura finds it's way through Shutes's defenses.
Asakura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shutes's hands.
Asakura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Asakura moves out of range of the body kick.
Asakura is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Asakura misses with a looping right.
Shutes unleashes a big counter combination but Asakura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shutes misses with a series of wild punches.
Asakura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shutes at a distance.
Shutes misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asakura is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shutes.
Asakura shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shutes sprawls well. Shutes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Asakura gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Asakura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shutes at a distance.
Asakura connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Asakura moves into range and clinches up with Shutes.
Asakura lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch.
Asakura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shutes counters with a straight right hand.
Asakura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shutes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Asakura.
Left hook, right uppercut from Asakura.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shutes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shutes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shutes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asakura.
Wesley Shutes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asakura throws a body punch but Shutes moves out of range.
Asakura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shutes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Asakura at a distance. #T1#
A jab from Shutes misses.
Asakura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shutes throws a body kick that misses.
Shutes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick lands for Shutes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shutes.
Asakura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shutes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asakura.
Shutes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shutes tries to close the distance and clinch but Asakura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asakura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asakura misses with a lunging right hand
and Shutes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tyson Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Shutes scores with a spinning back kick!
Asakura missing with a left hand there. Shutes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asakura fails to land with a series of punches.
Shutes feints a counter leg kick.
Asakura looks to land a left hand but Shutes moved out of range nicely.
Asakura delivers a nice body kick.
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shutes swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Asakura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shutes under the eye.
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shutes can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asakura throws a jab when Shutes was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asakura.
Asakura doesn't manage to clinch there - Shutes circles away.
A big left from Asakura misses.
Tyson Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Asakura pushes Shutes up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asakura throws out a loose jab but Shutes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shutes throws a combination that misses
and Asakura counters with a right hand to the body.
Asakura checks a leg kick.
Shutes throws a wild body kick that Asakura sees coming a mile off.
Asakura is looking for a counter combo.
Asakura misses with a low kick.
Asakura blocks a leg kick.
Asakura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shutes.
Shutes scores with a nice body kick.
Shutes slips a straight right by Asakura.#T3#
Asakura misses with a two punch combination.
Shutes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asakura.
Shutes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shutes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Asakura misses with a few strikes there.
Shutes misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Shutes.
Asakura walks into a left hand.
Shutes wants to clinch up but Asakura keeps it at a distance.
Asakura misses the shot to the body.
Asakura with a hook.
Asakura lands with a right hand.
Shutes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shutes connects with a crisp jab.
Asakura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shutes circles away quickly and effectively.
Asakura misses with an uppercut.
Asakura tries to clinch but Shutes is having none of it.
As Asakura backs off Shutes throws a huge counter combo but Asakura manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Shutes as Asakura shoots in.
Asakura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asakura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Asakura takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Asakura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shutes scoring well with a low kick there.
Shutes takes one on the button.
A left lands for Asakura.
Nice defenses there by Shutes.
Asakura throws a series of punches but Shutes avoids them all with ease.
A head kick by Shutes misses
and Asakura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asakura doesn't manage to clinch there - Shutes circles away. #CL#
Asakura closes the distance and clinches.
Shutes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Asakura's face. #CUT2#It looks like Tyson Asakura has been cut.
Shutes crunches a lovely knee into Asakura's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shutes misses with an elbow over the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Asakura's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Shutes.
Asakura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shutes tries to score with a low kick but Asakura moves his leg out of the way.
Asakura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shutes misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Asakura misses.
As Asakura backs off Shutes throws a huge counter combo but Asakura manages to avoid it all.
Shutes misses with a body kick.
Shutes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shutes misses with a kick to the body.
Asakura is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheers as Shutes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asakura doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asakura throws a leg kick which misses Shutes's front leg but catches the back leg as Shutes tries to avoid it.
Asakura will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Shutes stuffs the takedown.
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.#T1##CL2#
Shutes closes the distance and clinches.
Shutes tries to land knees in the clinch but Asakura avoids the damage to the body.
Asakura lands a shoulder strike.
Asakura lands a right hand. #BC#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
Shutes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Asakura avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A punch lands to the side of Shutes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shutes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Asakura counters with a straight right hand.
Shutes throws a series of punches but Asakura moves out of range.
Shutes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shutes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asakura.
A big right from Asakura misses.
Asakura moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Asakura misses the target.
Shutes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shutes jabs Asakura to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Shutes feints and then cracks Asakura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asakura down.
Asakura lands a right hook to the body.
Asakura fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shutes checks it well.
Shutes tries to clinch there but Asakura circles away.
Asakura appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Asakura connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Shutes.
Shutes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Asakura lands with a good body shot.
Shutes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Asakura misses with a body shot.
Shutes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shutes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wesley Shutes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asakura misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
so Shutes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shutes showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Shutes wants to pass the guard but Asakura is keeping the position.
Asakura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shutes wants to control from the top but Asakura keeps moving.
Shutes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shutes is looking to stand up but Asakura won't let him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shutes leaves Asakura with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shutes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shutes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asakura on the side of the head.
Shutes throws a body punch but Asakura moves out of range.
Asakura avoids the body shot from Shutes.
Shutes misses with an uppercut. Asakura saw that one coming.
Asakura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shutes moves away.
Tyson Asakura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shutes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wesley Shutes.
I think Asakura 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Asakura!

After winning the bout, Tyson Asakura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 207     
Date:   Nov 25, 2022
#R1#
Mein Armbach throws a big shot that misses.
Mein Armbach lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot.
Asakura does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Asakura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Asakura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Asakura misses.
Asakura throws a combination that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a straight right hand.
Mein Armbach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asakura.
Mein Armbach goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Asakura looks to land a left hand but Mein Armbach moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Mein Armbach.
Asakura throws a leg kick but Mein Armbach moved away.
Mein Armbach throws a nice looking combination but Asakura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asakura scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asakura lands a jab to the head.
Nice body punch from Mein Armbach.
Asakura on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mein Armbach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asakura moves away.#T1#
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mein Armbach keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mein Armbach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mein Armbach moves forwards but Asakura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Asakura is just out of range.
Mein Armbach just misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mein Armbach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asakura goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mein Armbach stuns Asakura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mein Armbach moves forwards but Asakura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mein Armbach is looking to wear down Asakura with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Asakura misses with an uppercut. Mein Armbach saw that one coming.#CL2#
Asakura closes the distance and clinches.
Asakura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mein Armbach presses Asakura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Asakura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Asakura.
Asakura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mein Armbach softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mein Armbach tries to throw a body punch but Asakura avoids it by throwing Mein Armbach back against the cage.
Mein Armbach misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Asakura.
Asakura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mein Armbach tries to stall but Asakura uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mein Armbach makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asakura working aggressively here.
Asakura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mein Armbach looking to stall.
Asakura blocks a body shot from Mein Armbach. #TD#
Mein Armbach has hold of one of Asakura's legs. Asakura is fighting the takedown attempt but Mein Armbach gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Asakura keeping full guard, as Mein Armbach tries to pass.
Mein Armbach pushing down on Asakura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mein Armbach is trying to control. Asakura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Mein Armbach is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Asakura looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mein Armbach 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.
Mein Armbach tries to pass the half guard into mount. Asakura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ground and pound from Mein Armbach.
Asakura wants to control but Mein Armbach is keeping busy.
Asakura is trying to stand.
Mein Armbach seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Asakura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mein Armbach is looking to advance position but Asakura won't allow it.
Mein Armbach scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Asakura actively working from the bottom here.
Mein Armbach works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mein Armbach throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Asakura because Mein Armbach loaded up on that one.
Mein Armbach can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Asakura is looking to escape.
Mein Armbach lands a couple of good shots and Asakura has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mein Armbach tries to bum rush Asakura with a series of wild strikes but Asakura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Asakura throws a hook to the side of Mein Armbach's head but Mein Armbach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asakura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asakura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asakura takes one to the chin there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mein Armbach, as that shot connected.
Asakura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asakura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mein Armbach under the eye.
A leg kick checked by Asakura.
Mein Armbach lands with a nice body punch.
Asakura lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mein Armbach backs up against the cage.
Mein Armbach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asakura.#TD#
Mein Armbach scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asakura is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mein Armbach connects with a decent elbow.
Asakura tries to bench press Mein Armbach off him but Mein Armbach keeps the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Mein Armbach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mein Armbach in side control, throwing shots but Asakura defends. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Asakura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mein Armbach is working Asakura over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mein Armbach tries to score with some ground and pound. Asakura controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Asakura is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Asakura takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mein Armbach 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.
Mein Armbach trying to control the position but Asakura is working away.
Mein Armbach throwing strikes but Asakura manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T2#
Asakura grinds an elbow into Mein Armbach's temple.
Mein Armbach tries to bench press Asakura off him but Asakura keeps the position.
Bender Mein Armbach overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mein Armbach is working hard here to advance position.
Mein Armbach manages to get back to half guard.
Mein Armbach is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Mein Armbach has hold of Asakura's hands but Asakura slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mein Armbach is looking for a sweep. Asakura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Asakura there.
Mein Armbach manages to get to full guard.
Mein Armbach trying to keep a closed guard but Asakura is proving a slippery customer.
Asakura distracts Mein Armbach with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Mein Armbach has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Asakura should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mein Armbach has tightened it up now! Asakura should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bender Mein Armbach!
Bender Mein Armbach looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 201     
Date:   Nov 06, 2022
#R1##CL#
Asakura closes the distance and clinches.
Mein Armbach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mein Armbach working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asakura.
A right handed body shot lands from Mein Armbach.
Asakura tries to throw a body punch but Mein Armbach avoids it by throwing Asakura back against the cage.
Asakura working aggressively here.
Asakura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asakura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Mein Armbach looking to slow down the pace here.
Mein Armbach can't find room to land a body shot as Asakura controls the action.
Mein Armbach misses with a punch on the inside.
Asakura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asakura misses with some punches.
Asakura swings wildly with an uppercut but Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mein Armbach has Asakura pushed 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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asakura.
Mein Armbach scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mein Armbach. #T1#
Mein Armbach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Asakura tries to land knees in the clinch but Mein Armbach avoids the damage to the body.
Asakura is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mein Armbach takes a knee right on the jaw!
Still in the clinch, Asakura scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mein Armbach can't find room to land a body shot as Asakura controls the action.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asakura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Asakura scores with a shot to the side of Mein Armbach's head.
Our sources have told us that Asakura has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Asakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Mein Armbach.
Asakura lands a right hand.
Mein Armbach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Asakura lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Asakura.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Asakura on the inside.
Mein Armbach working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asakura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Asakura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Asakura scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mein Armbach has a couple of punches blocked by Asakura.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mein Armbach.
Asakura swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach trying to land knees to the body.
Asakura misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Asakura.
Asakura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards. #BC#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mein Armbach now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A low kick from Asakura misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mein Armbach rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asakura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Mein Armbach manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Asakura on his heels. He'll look to pass Asakura's guard now, I'm sure.
Mein Armbach sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Asakura's guard.
Mein Armbach missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mein Armbach thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Asakura moves into full guard.
Asakura wants to stand up but Mein Armbach is controlling him. #T3#
Mein Armbach postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mein Armbach loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mein Armbach with a nice head shot there.
Asakura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Asakura keeping full guard, as Mein Armbach tries to pass.
Mein Armbach stops Asakura from standing up.
Mein Armbach wants to control from the top but Asakura keeps moving.
Mein Armbach with a flurry of punches that miss. #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.
Mein Armbach forces his way into half guard.
Mein Armbach wants to take a breather but Asakura is having none of it.
Asakura tries to roll over but Mein Armbach keeps him under control.
Asakura is looking to escape.
Mein Armbach stalling away here and it's allowed Asakura to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mein Armbach slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mein Armbach in side control, throwing shots but Asakura defends.
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 Tyson Asakura will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Asakura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Asakura misses.
Mein Armbach throws a combination that misses
and Asakura counters with a stiff right hand.
Mein Armbach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Asakura misses the shot to the body.
Mein Armbach throws out a counter right but Asakura avoids it with no problem.
Mein Armbach lands with an overhand left.
Mein Armbach misses with a leg kick.
Asakura checks a leg kick nicely.
Asakura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Asakura lands with a cross.
Asakura misses with a two punch combination.
Asakura scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Asakura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mein Armbachs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!#TD2#
Asakura gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mein Armbach to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mein Armbach stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asakura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mein Armbach passes Asakura's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mein Armbach is looking to advance position but Asakura won't allow it.
Asakura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Asakura.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Asakura holds on and takes a little breather.
Mein Armbach in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mein Armbach is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mein Armbach won't allow Asakura to get back to his feet.
Asakura keeping full guard, as Mein Armbach tries to pass.
Bender Mein Armbach has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mein Armbach passes Asakura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Asakura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Asakura.
Asakura wants to stand but Mein Armbach is controlling the position.
Mein Armbach throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mein Armbach tries to free his leg and advance position but Asakura is retaining full guard. #T3#
Asakura is trying to control the position but Mein Armbach postures up.
Mein Armbach throwing strikes from guard but Asakura blocks nicely.
Asakura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut. Asakura saw that one coming.#CL#
Asakura has closed the distance and engaged Mein Armbach in a clinch.
Mein Armbach wants to stall.
Asakura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Mein Armbach pulls Asakura into guard.
Mein Armbach wants to sweep here but Asakura controlling him for the moment.
Asakura is looking to work some ground and pound but Mein Armbach has wrist control.
Asakura trying to control the position from guard on top but Mein Armbach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Mein Armbach isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Asakura stacks Mein Armbach on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Asakura!
Mein Armbach tries to buck Asakura off but Asakura is having none of it.
Mein Armbach is not content to let Asakura control the position.
Mein Armbach has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mein Armbach gets back to 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 Tyson Asakura will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Mein Armbach throws a hook but Asakura avoids it easily.
Mein Armbach swings for the body but Asakura moves out of range.
Asakura with a nice calf kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asakura.
Asakura avoids the body shot from Mein Armbach.
Asakura scores with a jab to the head.
Mein Armbach misses with a straight left.
Mein Armbach throws a body punch but Asakura moves out of range.
Mein Armbach ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Asakura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Asakura is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach lands a right hook to the body.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook.
Asakura throws a lazy right hand but Mein Armbach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mein Armbach fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook.#CL#
Asakura has managed to clinch. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Mein Armbach.
Asakura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asakura takes one to the side of the head.
Asakura shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mein Armbach sprawls well. Mein Armbach wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Asakura gets slowly back to his feet.
Mein Armbach cracks Asakura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mein Armbach misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Asakura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Asakura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mein Armbach is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Asakura forces Mein Armbach back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Asakura breaks from the clinch.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook. Asakura ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Asakura rushes Mein Armbach and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Asakura is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mein Armbach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asakura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Asakura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asakura scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mein Armbach lands a hook that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Asakura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asakura blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mein Armbach slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach slips under a jab.
Asakura dives in and grabs Mein Armbach's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mein Armbach pushes down on Asakura's head and hops out.
Asakura lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mein Armbach backs up against the cage.
Asakura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mein Armbach.
Tyson Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Asakura misses the jab.
Mein Armbach misses with a double jab.
Asakura throws a hook but Mein Armbach avoids it easily.#T3#
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Asakura is just out of range.
Asakura misses with a straight right.
Mein Armbach wants to slow Asakura down by chopping away at his legs.
Mein Armbach jabs Asakura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A lazy left from Mein Armbach finds it's target.
Asakura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
The fighters circling - Asakura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mein Armbach let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Asakura clinches.
Asakura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Mein Armbach.
Tyson Asakura has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asakura blocking some punches.
Mein Armbach trying to stall but Asakura improves his position.
Mein Armbach pushes Asakura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Mein Armbach blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura pushes Mein Armbach back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asakura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Asakura prevents a body shot from Mein Armbach.
Asakura blocks a body shot from Mein Armbach.
Bender Mein Armbach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mein Armbach gets through Asakura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asakura blocks a body shot from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach struggles to land a body shot inside as Asakura controls his hands.
Mein Armbach tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Asakura avoids it.
Asakura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mein Armbach lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mein Armbach closes the distance and clinches up with Asakura, looking for a takedown. Mein Armbach pushes Asakura against the cage but Asakura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mein Armbach missing with a left hand there. Asakura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mein Armbach scores with a hook to the body. Asakura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tyson Asakura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mein Armbach lands with a good body shot.
Asakura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mein Armbach.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bender Mein Armbach.
I think Asakura 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 191     
Date:   Oct 08, 2022
#R1#
Asakura tries to clinch there but Hamada circles away.
Hamada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Hamada dives in and scores a takedown into Asakura's guard.
Hamada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hamada postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Asakura is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hamada, into his guard. #REVR#
Hamada is looking to stand up but Asakura isn't so interested in that idea.
Asakura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Asakura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura is pushing down on Hamada's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hamada is fighting to maintain full guard but Asakura has managed to sneak the leg through.
Asakura working the head and body with strikes.
Asakura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Hamada on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hamada is trying to get back to full guard.
Asakura takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Asakura with the ground and pound but Hamada uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hamada wants to stand but Asakura is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Asakura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hamada has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Asakura has managed to get both his arms back between Hamada's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Asakura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Asakura stops Hamada from standing up.
Asakura postures up and lands a big shot to Hamada's brow.
Asakura won't allow Hamada to get back to his feet. #T2#
Hamada keeping moving, preventing Asakura from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Asakura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Asakura slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Asakura would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Asakura prevents Hamada from getting back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Asakura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Asakura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamada thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Asakura trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hamada looking for subs off his back but Asakura has passed one foot through into half guard. #T3#
Asakura wants to get back to his feet.
Hamada wants to get back to his feet.
Asakura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Asakura moves nicely into side control.
Hamada on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hamada is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Asakura asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Asakura working away.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#ES2#
Hamada throws Asakura to one side and escapes!
Hamada throws a shot from downtown. Asakura moves away and avoids it.
Asakura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asakura scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Asakura drives through and clinches with Hamada against the cage.
Hamada fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Asakura cracks Hamada with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Hamada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asakura was well out of range. Poor timing from Hamada.
Hamada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Despite the aggression on Hamada's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Asakura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hamada moves away.
Hamada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asakura can pounce on him.
Hamada throws a body kick that misses.
Hamada tries for a takedown but Asakura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Asakura finds it's way through Hamada's defenses.
Asakura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Asakura misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura dominated that round.
That's time! Asakura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hamada shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Asakura as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Asakura moves into range and clinches up with Hamada.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asakura.
Asakura scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Asakura.
Asakura with a knee to the head.
Asakura gets through Hamada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asakura gets through Hamada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hamada tries to pull guard but Asakura forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Asakura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hamada has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Asakura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hamada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hamada tries to pull guard but Asakura won't allow it.
Tyson Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hamada.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamada tries to circle away but Asakura has him pinned against the cage.
Asakura lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Ryo Hamada has been cut.
Asakura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asakura pushes Hamada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asakura keeps control of Hamada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Asakura scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asakura prevents Hamada from breaking the clinch.
Asakura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hamada avoids it.#T1#
Hamada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hamada tries to break the clinch but Asakura is controlling the position. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asakura circles away quickly and effectively.
Asakura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asakura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hamada.
Donk. Asakura catches Hamada right on the button with a cross.
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamada can do to turn this around?
Asakura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hamada. Hamada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hamada loads up on a big right hand but Asakura slips the punch.
Asakura shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hamada eats them both and turns towards Asakura to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hamada moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asakura.
Hamada misses the jab.
Asakura clobbers Hamada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Hamada tries to move into range but Asakura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hamada throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hamada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asakura misses with a few strikes there.
Hamada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Hamada moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Asakura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hamada. That's going to slow Asakura down.
Hamada throws out a loose jab but Asakura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Asakura looks to land a body kick but Hamada moved away.
Hamada misses with a lunging right hand
and Asakura counters with a thumping low kick.
Asakura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hamada throws a poor cross that misses
and Asakura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hamada throws a leg kick that misses.
Hamada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asakura moves away.
Ryo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Asakura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asakura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Asakura wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Asakura.
Asakura lunges at Hamada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hamada's hand. #T3#
Asakura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Asakura wants it to stay on the feet.
Hamada ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Asakura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hamada throws out the jab.
It looks like Asakura has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hamada throws a hook but Asakura avoids it easily.
Asakura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asakura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asakura misses with a straight left.
Asakura tries to clinch up.
Hamada on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asakura throws a hook but Hamada blocks it.
Hamada misses with a body shot.
Hamada misses with a left hand
and Asakura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyson Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Hamada 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.
Hamada misses with a takedown attempt - Asakura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Hamada backs away, Asakura returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hamada slips under a jab.
Hamada throws an off balance right hand
and Asakura counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
Asakura gets caught flat footed, as Hamada shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Asakura has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hamada has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#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!
A shot in the inside from Asakura.
A shot in the inside from Asakura.
Asakura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hamada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hamada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Asakura keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hamada's efforts to push away.
Asakura lands an uppercut.
Asakura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hamada goes for a takedown attempt but Asakura pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Asakura avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Asakura misses the target.
Hamada moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asakura catches Hamada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Asakura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hamada swinging wildly here.
It looked like Asakura was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hamada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asakura pinned against the cage. Asakura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryo Hamada's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Asakura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hamada tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Asakura defends well and Hamada ends up having to push Asakura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Asakura with a hook.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Hamada.
Asakura throws a looping overhand right but Hamada ducks down to avoid it.
Hamada attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Asakura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hamada throws out the jab.
Hamada looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Asakura is fending him off so far but Hamada persists. Nope, Asakura circles away and we're back to standing.
Asakura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asakura throws out a loose jab but Hamada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamada lands with a kick to the ribs.
Asakura scores with the left hand. Hamada knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Asakura has Hamada up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hamada's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Asakura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asakura lands a hook that snaps the head of Hamada backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
Asakura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Asakura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Hamada closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hamada lands in his opponent's guard.
Asakura is trying to control the position but Hamada postures up.
Asakura is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hamada is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hamada throwing strikes from guard but Asakura blocks nicely.
Hamada trying to control the position from guard on top but Asakura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Asakura is trying to keep Hamada in close.
Hamada throwing strikes but missing.
Hamada trying to control the position from guard on top but Asakura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Hamada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asakura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Asakura keeping moving, preventing Hamada from controlling successfully.
Asakura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hamada.
Tyson Asakura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hamada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asakura swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Asakura fails to land with a series of punches.
Asakura checks a leg kick.
Asakura scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Asakura forces Hamada back against the cage and clinches.
Asakura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hamada tries to break the clinch but Asakura is controlling the position.
Asakura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Hamada jumps guard but Asakura stands there with Hamada around his waist. Hamada gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tyson Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hamada.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asakura.
Tyson Asakura has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asakura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Asakura scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Hamada breaks from the clinch.
Hamada throws a right and a left that Asakura avoids nicely.
Hamada throws a looping overhand right but Asakura ducks down to avoid it.
Hamada throws a looping overhand right but Asakura ducks down to avoid it.
Hamada has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asakura.
Asakura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hamada to score with a decent uppercut.
Asakura checks the leg kick.
Asakura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asakura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hamada looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hamada misses with a hook to the body
and Asakura counters with a nice uppercut.
Asakura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamada displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No luck for Asakura with that takedown attempt.
Hamada throws out a counter right but Asakura avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Hamada with a lazy takedown attempt
and Asakura counters with a good low kick that Hamada was not able to check.
Hamada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Asakura clinches up with Hamada and pushes him back against the cage.
Asakura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hamada is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Hamada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asakura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hamada at a distance.
Asakura scores with a nice strike.
Asakura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hamada.
Asakura misses with a hook. Hamada ducked under it nicely.
Ryo Hamada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asakura connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hamada momentarily.
Asakura connects with a nice looking jab.
Asakura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamada.
Asakura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Asakura fails with the takedown.
Hamada only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tyson Asakura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hamada throws a predictable looking body shot
and Asakura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asakura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Asakura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asakura 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Asakura!

After winning the bout, Tyson Asakura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: C126: Road vs. Chellios     
Date:   Sep 04, 2022
#R1#
Asakura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smart. #CL2#
Asakura clinches up with Smart and pushes him back against the cage.
Smart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asakura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asakura misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Smart lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Smart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Asakura's head.
Asakura trying to hold on to Smart's head to control him but Smart postures up.
Asakura is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart is trying to control the action in half guard but Asakura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smart thows a huge punch but Asakura dodges it nicely.
Asakura is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smart's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smart's back!#T1#
Smart tries to roll but Asakura sticks to his back.
Smart breaks Asakura's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Smart has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Asakura keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully.
Smart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asakura looking for a sweep. Not yet Asakura, not yet.
Smart slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asakura managing to control the position.
Smart won't allow Asakura to sweep him here. #T2#
Asakura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Asakura keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully.
Smart throws a big right hand that misses.
Smart prevents Asakura from getting back to his feet.
Smart wants to control from the top but Asakura keeps moving.
Smart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smart trying to control but Asakura is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Smart misses. #T3#
Smart scores with a sloppy right hand. Asakura should have avoided that one.
Smart slips a straight right by Asakura.#CL2#
Asakura clinches up with Smart and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
Asakura dives in for a single leg takedown but Smart sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smart seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smart throws out a loose jab but Asakura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smart.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smart. Asakura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asakura cracks Smart with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smart explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Smart tries to move into range but Asakura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smart works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Asakura tries to work over Smart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asakura's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Smart.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asakura.
Asakura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A shot in the inside from Asakura. #T4#
Smart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smart blocks an uppercut.
Asakura is looking to break free of the clinch but Smart has double underhooks.
Asakura blocking some punches.
Asakura unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smart has a couple of punches blocked by Asakura.
Smart misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Asakura scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smart throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smart. #BC2#
Asakura breaks the clinch.
Smart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asakura swats away the attempt to clinch by Smart.#TD#
Smart drives through with a takedown into Asakura's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smart throws a big right hand that misses.
Smart scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smart dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Smart slips a jab and a cross from Asakura.
Smart looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Asakura scores with a nice head shot.
Asakura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asakura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Asakura throws a leg kick but Smart sees it coming and moves out of range.
Asakura scores with a hook to the body. Smart takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asakura. Smart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smart throws a low kick but Asakura avoids it.
Asakura cracks Smart with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asakura swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura lands a nice shot that snaps Smart's head back. #CL#
Smart forces Asakura back against the cage and clinches.
Peter Smart has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Smart turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura is trying to control Smart's posture but Smart avoids it. #T1#
Asakura on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smart working the ground and pound but Asakura is defending the strikes.
Asakura sneaks back into half guard.
Asakura is trying to stand.
Asakura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Asakura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smart stops Asakura from standing up.
Peter Smart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smart landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Smart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smart postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smart throwing strikes but missing.
Smart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smart tries to free his leg and advance position but Asakura is retaining full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Asakura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smart manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Smart 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.
Asakura wants to get up but he can't break Smart's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Smart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Asakura's guard. #REVR#
Smart postures up in Asakura's guard and throws a big left but Asakura blocks it.
Smart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Smart lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Asakura trying to keep a closed guard but Smart is proving a slippery customer.
Smart stands up over Asakura, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smart throws a strike but Asakura rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Asakura wants to control from the top but Smart keeps moving.
Asakura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Asakura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Asakura's guard. #REVR#
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 Peter Smart will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Asakura blocks a jab.#CL2#
Asakura clinches up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Smart.
Asakura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smart.
Smart misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asakura.
Asakura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smart.
Smart can't find room to land a body shot as Asakura controls the action. #BC2#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peter Smart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smart swings away with a body shot that misses
and Asakura counters with a low kick, right behind Smart 's knee.
Smart slips a straight right by Asakura.
Smart half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Asakura takes the fight into the clinch.
Asakura scores with a shot to the side of Smart's head.
Asakura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smart blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Smart gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Asakura kicks Smart off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Peter Smart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smart looks to score with a jab to the body but Asakura is just out of range.
Asakura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asakura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asakura scores with a hook.
Asakura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tyson Asakura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smart walks into a stiff left hand from Asakura.
Smart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asakura.
Asakura walks into a stiff left hand from Smart.
Smart lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura lands a jab to Smart's midsection.
Asakura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smart misses with a takedown attempt
and Asakura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asakura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smart was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smart. Asakura does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Smart throws a head kick that misses.
Smart looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Asakura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Asakura tries to sprawl but Smart drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Asakura wants to control but Smart is keeping busy.
Smart not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smart 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.
Asakura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Asakura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smart is working away from the top position though.
Asakura manages to get to full guard.
Smart throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Smart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Asakura is looking to stand up but Smart isn't so interested in that idea.
Smart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smart postures up in Asakura's guard and throws a big left but Asakura blocks it.
Smart trying to control the position from guard on top but Asakura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asakura pulls Smart in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smart fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Peter Smart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Smart.
Smart misses with a few strikes there.
An inside leg kick lands from Smart. #TD#
Asakura gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smart to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smart is standing up over Asakura. Asakura looks to escape but Smart dives into side control. #REVB#
Smart controls the position.
Tyson Asakura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyson Asakura.
I think Smart 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 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Peter Smart!

A victorious Peter Smart thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: C114: Corassa vs. Demenok 2     
Date:   Jul 23, 2022
#R1#
Asakura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steve.
Asakura thuds his right hand into Steve's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steve checks a leg kick.
Asakura lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asakura moves away.
Steve 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.
Asakura tries to clinch there but Steve circles away.
Asakura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steve moves out of range as Asakura strikes.
Asakura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steve changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Asakura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Asakura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve misses with a shot to the body
and Asakura counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Asakura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Steve tries to keep at a distance but Asakura has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asakura is trying to break free.#T1#
Steve lands a body shot.
Asakura lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Asakura.
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Asakura wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Steve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asakura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Steve misses.
Asakura's corner calls for a 1-2. Asakura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Asakura connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steve momentarily.
That kick from Asakura tenderised Steve's leg. Steve is trying to keep his angry face on.
Asakura scores with a nice right hand.
Asakura lands a jab to the head.
Tyson Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Asakura is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asakura. #T2#
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Asakura misses with a straight right.
Asakura with a hook.
Asakura is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Asakura shoots in and drives through. Steve sprawls well.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asakura tries to clinch up
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
Asakura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Asakura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asakura.
Nice body punch from Steve.
Asakura lands with a right to the head.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asakura's elbow. #T3#
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve tries a body shot but Asakura blocks it.
Asakura lands a nice uppercut.
Asakura lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steve or not.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asakura throws a head punch that misses.
Asakura lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asakura's elbow.
Asakura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Asakura prevents a body shot from Steve.
Asakura can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Asakura controls the action.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve prevents a body shot from Asakura.
Asakura landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asakura's elbow.
Asakura misses with a knee to the head.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura works on Steve's body with a couple of short punches.
Asakura misses with a punch on the inside.
Asakura prevents a body shot from Steve. #T4#
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Asakura with a knee to the head.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asakuras head.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asakura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steves head.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Asakura avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
Steve lands a left hand.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Asakura.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asakura lands with a light punch inside.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asakura.
Asakura tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asakura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Asakura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asakura scores with a hook to the body.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Asakura instigates a clinch.
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steve can do to turn this around?
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asakuras head.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asakura lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Asakura as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asakura.
Asakura lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Asakura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asakura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve ducks right into an uppercut from Asakura. #T1#
Steve moves out of range of the leg kick from Asakura.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
An attempted straight right counter from Asakura misses the target.
Steve misses with a looping left.
Asakura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asakura throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Asakura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Asakura doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve wants to clinch but Asakura slips to the side
and Asakura counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Asakura throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot.
Steve swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Asakura misses with a looping left.#T2#
Asakura misses with a series of wild punches.
Steve looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steve takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asakura wants to clinch up but Steve keeps it at a distance.
Asakura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Asakura moved out of range nicely.
Asakura throws a right hand that Steve ducks under and follows up with a left that Steve also avoids with ease.
A big left from Asakura misses.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Asakura has managed to clinch.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Asakura avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asakura's elbow.
Steve presses Asakura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Asakura manages to break the clinch. #T3##CL2#
Steve takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Asakura.
Asakura scores with a shot to the side of Steve's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Asakura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asakura or not.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Asakura pushes Steve back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asakura. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asakura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asakura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.
Asakura throws a leg kick that is checked
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Steve lands a jab to Asakura's midsection.
Tyson Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Asakura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asakura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asakura.
Asakura cracks Steve with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Asakura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steve tries to avoid it but Asakura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steve to the ground. Steve escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Asakura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Steve walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Asakura 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.
Asakura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Asakura tries to clinch up.
Asakura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Asakura moves away and avoids it.
Asakura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Steve moves into the clinch.
Steve lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Asakura on the inside.
Asakura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Asakura blocks an uppercut.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Asakura controls his hands.
Asakura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, 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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Asakura.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Asakura. #T1#
Asakura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steves head.
Asakura lands an uppercut.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asakura's elbow. #BC#
Asakura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asakura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Asakura lands a jab to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Steve blocks the leg kick.
Asakura misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Asakura finds it's way through Steve's defenses.
Asakura throws a low kick, looking for Steve's leg but Steve calmly moves out of range.
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch but Steve swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steve looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asakura throws an off balance right hand
and Steve counters with a nice body shot.
Asakura takes one to the chin there.
Asakura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Jay Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Asakura connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asakura moves away.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Asakura is just out of range.
Asakura scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Asakura has closed the distance and engaged Steve in a clinch.
Steve tries a body shot but Asakura blocks it.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Asakura controls the action.
Asakura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asakura connects with a knee to the head.
Steve blocks a body shot from Asakura.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Tyson Asakura has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Asakura.
Steve has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steve can't break the clinch.
Steve tries a body shot but Asakura blocks it. #T3#
Asakura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve.
Steve lands a left hand.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Asakura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jay Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steve cracks Asakura with a nice body shot.
Asakura throws a head punch that misses.
Asakura working aggressively here.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Asakura swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Asakura can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action. #T4#
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A knee to the head by Asakura.
Asakura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Asakura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asakura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asakura lands with a left to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Asakura obliges.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asakura connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Tyson Asakura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.

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 Tyson Asakura.
Well Asakura 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Asakura!

During a confident post fight interview, Tyson Asakura thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: C109: Kahn vs. Rivera     
Date:   Jul 02, 2022
#R1#
Gentil misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Gentil backs away, Asakura returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Asakura tries to move into range but Gentil moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Asakura misses with a straight left.
Gentil lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gentil scores with a body shot.
Asakura misses the shot to the body.
Gentil connects with a crisp jab.
Asakura misses with a looping left.
Asakura misses with a straight right.
Gentil misses with a straight right.
Asakura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Black Swans in the buildup to the fight.
Paulo Gentil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Asakura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Asakura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asakura blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asakura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura scores with a shot to the side of Gentil's head.
Asakura misses with the head strike. #T1#
Gentil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura can't find room to land a body shot as Gentil controls the action.
Asakura lands a shoulder strike.
Gentil lands a hook that snaps the head of Asakura backwards. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gentil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asakura throws out a loose jab but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asakura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gentil attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Asakura throws a hook to the side of Gentil's head but Gentil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asakura lands with a slapping head kick.
Gentil lands a nice hook to Asakura's body. Asakura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Asakura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gentil with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura walks into a straight right hand from Gentil.
A low kick lands for Gentil.
Gentil tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Gentil throws a body shot but no joy.
Gentil with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gentil takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gentil misses with a hook.
Asakura throwing a counter right hand but Gentil manages to avoid it.
Gentil throws a big shot that misses.
Paulo Gentil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gentil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asakura.
Gentil looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Gentil bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Asakura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asakura misses with an uppercut
enabling Gentil to counter with a crisp jab.
Asakura tries to land a front kick but Gentil steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gentil is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Asakura with a body shot.
Gentil connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gentil scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Asakura slips a jab and a cross from Gentil. #T3#
Asakura fails to land with a series of punches.
Gentil chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gentil swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gentil.
A shot to the liver by Gentil. Beautiful body shot.
Asakura looks to land a right hand but Gentil moved out of range.
Asakura throws a sloppy head kick and Gentil moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Gentil. Beautiful body shot.
Gentil with a nice cross.
Asakura lands a leg kick that knocks Gentil off balance momentarily.
Gentil staying out of range there.
Asakura throws an off balance right hand
and Gentil counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentil moves away.
Gentil moves out of range as Asakura strikes.
Gentil misses with a body shot. #T4#
Gentil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asakura.
Asakura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gentil is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Asakura had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A big left from Asakura misses.
Asakura throws a head kick but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gentil scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A good leg kick by Gentil.
Gentil lands a nice looking body shot.
Asakura takes a swing at Gentil's ribcage but misses.
Gentil lands with a good body shot.
Gentil scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Asakura doesn't seem bothered though.
Gentil on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asakura avoids the body shot from Gentil.
Gentil misses with the combination.
Asakura scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Gentil dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Asakura moves out of range as Gentil throws a body kick.
Gentil tries to work over Asakura's front leg with a kick but Asakura checks it.
Gentil just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAsakura.
Asakura throws a big shot that misses.
Gentil was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gentil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asakura throws a poor cross that misses
and Gentil counters with a three punch combo that has Asakura backing up. Asakura nods at Gentil to acknowledge the strikes.
Gentil uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Asakura has time to react.
Gentil thumps Asakura with a low kick.
Gentil blocks a jab.
Gentil throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gentil lands with an overhand left.
Asakura keeps the fight on the outside.
Asakura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentil showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asakura.
Asakura is looking to clinch.
Gentil swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gentil keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Gentil slips under a jab.
Asakura throws a looping overhand right but Gentil ducks down to avoid it.
Asakura moves out of range of the body kick from Gentil.
Nice body punch from Gentil.
Gentil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asakura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asakura takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Asakura jabs Gentil to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gentil looks to throw the jab but Asakura is out of range.
Asakura blocks a head kick by Gentil.
Gentil throws a lazy uppercut
and Asakura counters with a good low kick that Gentil was not able to check.
Gentil misses with a jab to the body
and Asakura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gentil throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura throws an overhand right that lands on Gentil's shoulder, as Gentil tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Asakura getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gentil moves away from the strike by Asakura.
A countering left hand to the body from Gentil misses.
Asakura doesn't manage to clinch there - Gentil circles away.
Asakura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gentil scores with a jab. Asakura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gentil looks to land a left hand but Asakura moved out of range nicely.
Asakura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gentil can pounce on him.
Gentil lands a jab.
Asakura tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gentil misses with a hook.
Asakura takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gentil misses with a body kick.
Gentil moves away from the strike by Asakura. #T3#
Gentil throws a hook but Asakura blocks it.
Gentil stalks Asakura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Asakura's face. Asakura staggers backwards, shaken.
Asakura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Asakura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gentil manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Gentil on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gentil misses with a hook. Asakura ducked under it nicely.
Gentil tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gentil feints and then cracks Asakura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asakura down.
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Paulo Gentil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gentil defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Asakura.
Asakura just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentil moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gentil throws a front kick aimed at Asakura's knee but Asakura avoids it well. #CL#
Asakura has closed the distance and engaged Gentil in a clinch.
Gentil softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gentil lands with a left to the head. #T4##BC2#
Gentil breaks the clinch.
Gentil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Asakura.
Asakura misses with a hook. Gentil ducked under it nicely.
Gentil throws a hook but Asakura blocks it.
A big left from Gentil misses.
Gentil takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gentil scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gentil misses with a right hand
letting Asakura counter with a right hand.
Asakura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asakura throws an overhand right that lands on Gentil's shoulder, as Gentil tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gentil bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Asakura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gentil manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Gentil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Asakura has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Tyson Asakura has been cut.
Gentil swings widly with a right hand
and Asakura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asakura dives in for a single leg takedown but Gentil sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Asakura tries to land knees in the clinch but Gentil avoids the damage to the body.
Gentil misses with some punches.
Asakura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Asakura scores with a shoulder strike.
Gentil lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gentil lands a body shot.
Asakura working Gentil over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Gentil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asakura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gentil on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil lands a jab to Asakura's midsection.
Gentil throws a head kick but Asakura moves out of range.
Asakura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gentil dips to his left and cracks Asakura with an uppercut!
Gentil slips under a jab.
Asakura lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Asakura.
Asakura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentil was well out of range. Poor timing from Asakura.#T1#
Gentil throws a lazy body kick
and Asakura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gentil misses with a lunging right hand
and Asakura counters with a stiff right hand.
Asakura moves in looking to clinch but Gentil pushes him off.
Gentil swings widly with a right hand
and Asakura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asakura throws a poor cross that misses
and Gentil counters with a stiff right hand.
Gentil sizes up Asakura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gentil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gentil lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gentil walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asakura, as that shot connected.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gentil!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asakura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gentil darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gentil cracks Asakura with a good jab.#T2#
Gentil scores with a kick to the body.
Asakura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gentil cracks Asakura with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Gentil.
Asakura avoids a kick to the body.
Gentil tried to score with a low kick but Asakura checks it.
Asakura throws a right hand that misses
and Gentil counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gentil sizes up Asakura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Asakura throws a series of punches but Gentil avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Gentil. That snapped Asakura's head back.
Jab from Gentil.#CL#
Asakura pushes Gentil up against the cage in a clinch.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Gentil.
Asakura with a knee to the head.
Paulo Gentil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Gentil managing to block the knees to the body from Asakura.
Gentil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asakura will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Asakura misses with the head strike.
Asakura stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Asakura lands a knee to the head.
Asakura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gentil scores with a shot to the side of Asakura's head.
Asakura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gentil's elbow.
Asakura misses with some punches.
Asakura misses with some punches.
Asakura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura tries to break the clinch but Gentil is controlling the position. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asakura.
Asakura working aggressively here.
Asakura landing knees to the head.
Asakura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Gentil.
Asakura swings wildly with an uppercut but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyson Asakura has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asakura can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Gentil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gentil fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asakura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gentil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asakura throws out the jab.
Tyson Asakura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gentil smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil lands a really nice looking cross but Asakura seems unphased.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paulo Gentil.
I've got Gentil 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Gentil!

Paulo Gentil decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: C101: Panda vs. Harrison     
Date:   Jun 04, 2022
#R1#
Asakura misses with a straight left.
Princip scores with a nice head shot.
Asakura is looking to clinch.
Asakura throws an overhand right that lands on Princip's shoulder, as Princip tries to avoid the shot.
As Asakura backs off Princip throws a huge counter combo but Asakura manages to avoid it all.
Princip swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Asakura counters with a straight right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Princip checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Princip misses with a series of wild punches.
Asakura fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Princip checks it well.
Asakura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Princip feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Asakuras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Princip lands a body shot.
Asakura wants to slow Princip down by chopping away at his legs.
Decent striking displayed by Princip there.
Princip takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Princip defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Asakura.
Asakura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asakura moves out of range as Princip strikes.
Asakura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Black Swans in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Princip lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Princip darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Asakura throws a shot from downtown. Princip moves away and avoids it.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Asakura appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Asakura connects with an inside leg kick.
Princip throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Asakura.
Asakura throws a nice looking combination but Princip bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Princip closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Louis Princip is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Princip misses with a two punch combination.
Princip connects with a nice looking jab.
Princip throws an off balance right hand
and Asakura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Princip bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Princip.
Princip is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Asakura had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Princip throws a hook but Asakura blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Asakura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Princip lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Asakura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Princip changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip connects with a right hand. Asakura shakes it off.
Princip throws a poor cross that misses
and Asakura counters with a straight right hand.
Princip works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Princip swings for the body but Asakura moves out of range.
Princip throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Asakura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Princip swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Asakura to counter with a crisp jab.
Asakura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Princip.
Asakura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Princip misses with a straight left.
Asakura appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Asakura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Princip finds it's way round the side to connect with Asakura's head.
A shot to the liver by Princip. Beautiful body shot.
Asakura connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Asakura pushes Princip up against the cage in a clinch.
Princip lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Asakura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Princip backwards. #T3#
Asakura misses with a punch on the inside.
Asakura lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Princip fails to land.
Asakura landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Princip blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Princip gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Asakura tries to clinch up but Princip circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab by Princip.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Asakura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Princip lands a right hook to the body.
Princip slips a straight right by Asakura.
Asakura on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Asakura throwing a counter right hand but Princip manages to avoid it.
Asakura misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Asakura misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Princip scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Asakura does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Asakura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Princip.
Princip connects with a right hand. Asakura shakes it off.
Princip looks to throw the jab but Asakura is out of range.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asakura manages to avoid it.
Princip bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asakura.
Asakura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Princip connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Asakura misses.
Princip connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip scores with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Princip!
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Asakura 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.
Asakura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Asakura tries to clinch but Princip is having none of it.
Princip swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Princip throws a predictable looking body shot
and Asakura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Princip slips a jab from Asakura.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Princip! But no joy.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Princip comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Princip lunges at Asakura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Asakura's hand.
An inside leg kick from Asakura misses.
Princip ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Princip has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Princip throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Princip feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Asakuras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asakura was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Asakura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Princip. #T1#
Asakura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Princip.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Princip lands a nice hook to Asakura's body. Asakura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left lands for Princip.
Asakura wants to land a leg kick but Princip is out of range.
Asakura misses with a series of wild punches.
Princip slips under a jab.
Asakura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Princip fails with an attempt to clinch.
Asakura throws a hook but Princip blocks it.
Princip swats away the attempt to clinch by Asakura.
Princip lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Asakura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Princip scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Asakura misses with the head strike.
Asakura lands a body shot.
Asakura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Princip fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Princip is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Princip working aggressively here.
Princip on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asakura blocks a body shot from Princip.
Asakura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Princip tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Asakura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Princip lands a nice uppercut.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Princip. #BC#
Asakura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asakura moves out of range as Princip strikes.
Princip throws a hook but Asakura blocks it.
Princip slips under a jab from Asakura.
Asakura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Princip connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asakura scrambles back to his feet.
Princip throws a hook but Asakura blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Asakura misses the target.#T3#
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asakura tries to clinch but Princip moves out of range.
Princip misses with a double jab.
Nice jab there from Asakura.
A decent looking cross lands there for Princip.
Princip throws a hook but Asakura avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Princip.
Asakura scores with a jab.
Asakura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Princip.
Asakura tries to clinch there but Princip circles away.
Princip throws an overhand right that lands on Asakura's shoulder, as Asakura tries to avoid the shot.
Asakura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Asakura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Princip.
Asakura misses the jab.
Princip misses with a hook.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Asakura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Princip takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Asakura drives through and clinches with Princip against the cage.
Asakura wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Princip lands a shoulder strike.
Princip scores with a shot to the side of Asakura's head.
Princip goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyson Asakura has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Princip doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Asakura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Asakura looking to score a takedown here. Princip is defending well but Asakura drives through and ends up in Princip's guard.

Princip manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Princip misses with a lunging right hand
and Asakura counters with a nice uppercut.
Princip staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip lands a right hook to the body.
Asakura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Princip.
Asakura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Princip connects with a right hand. Asakura shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Louis Princip will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Asakura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Princip throws a right hand that misses
letting Asakura counter with a right hand.
Princip misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Asakura shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Princip's guard.
Princip wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Asakura manages to pass to side control.
Princip is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura trying to control the pace.
Princip is trying to stand. #T1#
Asakura trying to control from Princip's half guard. Princip has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Asakura landing some decent shots from guard.
Princip keeping moving, preventing Asakura from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Princip has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Asakura is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Asakura misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura slips a straight right by Princip.
Asakura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Princip.
Princip catches Asakura with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Princip misses the target.
Asakura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Princip does it's job there.
Jab, jab by Princip - just one landing.
Nice shot by Princip.
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!
Asakura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Asakura is just out of range.
Asakura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Princip throws out the jab. #CL#
Asakura moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Princip.
Asakura prevents a body shot from Princip.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but Asakura avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Princip tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Princip managing to block the knees to the body from Asakura.
Asakura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asakura tries a body shot but Princip blocks it.
Princip lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3##BC#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Princip stalks Asakura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Asakura's face. Asakura staggers backwards, shaken.
Good exchange - Asakura coming out on top.
Princip connects with a body shot.
Princip thuds a left hand into Asakura's body.
Princip lands a jab to the head.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asakura.
Princip lands a body shot.
A lazy left from Princip finds it's target.
Princip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asakura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Princip.
Asakura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip misses with a looping right.
Asakura takes one on the button.
Princip on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Asakura wants to clinch up but Princip keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Asakura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Princip connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asakura momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Asakura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Asakura dodges the punch combination from Princip.
Princip avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Princip misses with an uppercut
and Asakura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Princip loads up on a big right hand but Asakura slips the punch.
Asakura tries to clinch but Princip moves out of range.
Princip takes one to the side of the head.
Princip smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Asakura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Asakura throws a poor cross that misses
and Princip counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Princip connects with a body shot that sends Asakura's belly button to the back.
Tyson Asakura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Princip misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Princip comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Princip 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Princip!

A relieved looking Louis Princip 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: C97: Kahn vs. Karelin     
Date:   May 07, 2022
#R1#
Asakura connects with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Darko misses its intended target.
A low kick from Darko misses
and Darko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asakura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Black Swans in the buildup to the fight.
Darko slips under a jab.
Darko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Darko circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Darko to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyson Asakura 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.
Nice body kick from Darko.
Asakura misses with a left hand
enabling Darko to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Tyson Asakura has been cut.#CL2#
Darko closes the distance and pushes Asakura back into the cage.
Darko slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Darko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Darko stalling in the clinch.
Asakura letting Darko take a breather here.#BC#
Asakura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Asakura shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU#
Asakura decides to return to a standing position. #CL#
Asakura darts in and clinches Darko up against the cage.
Darko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Darko blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Asakura throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Asakura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asakura wants to clinch up but Darko keeps it at a distance.
Asakura throws a looping overhand right but Darko ducks down to avoid it.
Asakura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Darko. No joy for Asakura on that attempt.
Darko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheers as Asakura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Darko doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darko throws a lazy uppercut
and Asakura counters with a straight right hand.
Darko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darko throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Darko misses with a hook.
Donk. Darko catches Asakura right on the button with a cross.
Asakura cracks Darko with a good jab.
Asakura throws a lazy uppercut
and Darko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asakura throws a jab but it's blocked by Darko.
Asakura throws a lazy right hand but Darko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darko flicks out a counter leg kick but Asakura steps away.
Asakura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Darko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Asakura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Darko counter with a right hand. #T4#
Darko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Asakura dips to his left and cracks Darko with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura misses with a hook
and Darko counters with an inside leg kick.
Asakura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darko looks to land a right hand but Asakura moved out of range.
Darko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A punch combination from Asakura misses.
Darko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Darko with the counter takedown but Asakura avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asakura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Asakura's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice body punch from Darko.
Darko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Asakura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asakura is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asakura.
Darko feints a counter leg kick.
Darko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Darko throws a hook to the side of Asakura's head but Asakura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asakura throws a big counter combination but Darko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asakura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Darko in his tracks.
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darko can do to turn this around?
Darko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asakura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Darko needs to keep his hands up - Asakura had a free shot at his head there.
Asakura throws a right and a left that Darko avoids nicely.
Asakura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Darko counters with a stiff right hand.
Asakura throws a poor cross that misses
and Darko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darko feints and then cracks Asakura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asakura down.
Darko lands a leg kick that knocks Asakura off balance momentarily.#TD#
Asakura scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darko is looking to reverse the position.
Asakura working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Asakura trying to control the action but Darko is working from the bottom.
Asakura is really struggling to control Darko but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
The strikes coming from Asakura are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Asakura tries to advance to mount but Darko denies him.
Darko struggling a bit here.
Darko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Darko looking for submissions off his back.
Asakura throwing shots but Darko is blocking nicely. #T3#
Asakura trying to control the action but Darko is working from the bottom.
Darko trying to control here.
Darko tries to roll over but Asakura keeps him under control.
Darko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Asakura is working away from the top position though.
Darko tries to roll over but Asakura keeps him under control.
Asakura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Asakura is thwarting Darko's attempts to control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Darko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Asakura stays in close to Darko's body and controls the position.
Darko controls Asakura momentarily but Asakura frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Asakura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Darko throws a poor cross that misses
and Asakura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asakura blocks a head kick by Darko.
Darko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Asakura's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Asakura closes the distance and pushes Darko back into the cage.
Asakura working aggressively here.
Asakura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Darko. #BC#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
Darko slips under a jab from Asakura.
Darko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Asakura with a body shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Asakura misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Darko catches Asakura with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Asakura darts in trying to clinch
and Darko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Asakura misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Darko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Darko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Darko counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by Darko.
Darko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Asakura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asakura shoots in for a takedown but Darko shows good takedown defense.
Vlad Darko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Darko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Darko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Asakura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Darko counters with a nice uppercut.
Asakura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Darko's head backwards.#CL#
Asakura closes the distance and pushes Darko back into the cage.
Darko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Asakura breaks from the clinch.
Asakura digs a good body shot into Darko's ribs.
Darko thows a leg kick but Asakura checks it
letting Asakura counter with a right hand.
Darko walks into a straight right hand from Asakura.
Darko scores with a jab.#T3#
Darko defending well as Asakura loads up on a big left hand.
Asakura backing away here, and Darko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Darko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Asakura misses with an uppercut. Darko saw that one coming.
A jab from Asakura misses.
Darko throws a push kick but Asakura slaps the foot to one side.
Darko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Darko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Asakura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.#T4#
Darko takes a swing at Asakura's ribcage but misses.
Asakura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Darko.
Asakura throws a hook to the side of Darko's head but Darko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Darko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asakura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Darko's hands.
Asakura lands a body shot.
Asakura throws a poor cross that misses
and Darko counters with an inside leg kick.
Darko tries to work over Asakura's front leg with a kick but Asakura checks it.
Asakura fires out a quick counter leg kick but Darko just manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Darko. That snapped Asakura's head back.
Tyson Asakura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CUT2#Tyson Asakura's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Darko gets tackled into the cage by Asakura. Asakura maintains the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Asakura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asakura 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Asakura!

An out of breath Tyson Asakura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: WCF WNF 96: Barbosa vs White     
Date:   Mar 09, 2022
#R1#
Shutes throws a low kick but Asakura moves out of range easily.
Shutes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asakura now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shutes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shutes lands an overhand right.
We've been told by Shutes's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shutes.
Shutes throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Shutes gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Asakura breaks the clinch.
Asakura tries a head kick but it misses.
Shutes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Asakura backs up against the cage.
Shutes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Asakura is looking for the big counter here.
Shutes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shutes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asakura manages to avoid it.
Asakura walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shutes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shutes thumps Asakura with a low kick.
Shutes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shutes lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Shutes tries to clinch there but Asakura circles away.
A shot to the body from Shutes misses
and Asakura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Shutes.
Shutes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shutes lands with a nice body kick.
Asakura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asakura tries to bum rush Shutes with a series of wild strikes but Shutes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Asakura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wesley Shutes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shutes tries to land a leg kick but Asakura saw it coming and moves away.
Asakura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Asakura moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Shutes gets tackled into the cage by Asakura. Asakura maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Asakura fails to land.
Asakura missing with knees to the body.
Asakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Shutes. #BC2#
Asakura breaks the clinch.
Shutes is looking to clinch but Asakura is avoiding it. #T2#
Asakura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shutes lands a front kick.
Shutes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shutes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asakura was well out of range. Poor timing from Shutes.
Shutes is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Asakura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asakura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shutes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Asakura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asakura throws out a loose jab but Shutes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shutes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shutes just misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shutes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asakura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shutes misses with a low kick.
Shutes scores with a spinning back kick!
Shutes misses with a low kick as Asakura jumps back.
Shutes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Asakura takes a step back to recover. #T3#
Shutes lands a right hook to the body.
Asakura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asakura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shutes has time to react.
Shutes misses with a low kick.
Shutes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shutes swings for the body but Asakura moves out of range.
Shutes lands an overhand right.
Asakura lands a nice shot to the body.
Shutes is looking to wear down Asakura with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Asakura lands with an overhand left.
Asakura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shutes misses with a low kick.
Shutes throws a shot to the body.
Shutes throws a low kick but Asakura avoids it.
Asakura swats away the attempt to clinch by Shutes.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shutes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shutes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Asakura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shutes connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Shutes shoots in and bounces Asakura off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shutes controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes 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#
Asakura throws a jab but it's blocked by Shutes.
Asakura throws a hook to the side of Shutes's head but Shutes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shutes tries to counter by clinching up but Asakura breaks away and moves out of range.
Asakura misses with a straight left.
It looked like Shutes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shutes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asakura.
Shutes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shutes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shutes tries to score with a low kick but Asakura moves his leg out of the way.
Asakura jabs Shutes right on the nose. Shutes blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Asakura rushes Shutes and presses him up against the cage.
Asakura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shutes is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes landing knees to the head. #BC2#
Asakura breaks from the clinch.
That kick from Shutes tenderised Asakura's leg. Asakura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shutes scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Asakura tries to sprawl but Shutes drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Asakura pushes Shutes off looking to stand but Shutes dives back in and keeps control.
Shutes wants to control but Asakura is keeping him busy.
Asakura gets full guard.
Shutes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shutes'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.
Asakura is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shutes is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asakura pulls Shutes in close to prevent any damage.
Shutes wants to control from the top but Asakura keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Asakura might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shutes. #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.
Asakura lands a glancing blow to the side of Shutes's head.
Asakura scores with a nice right hand.
Wesley Shutes is winning the standup battle so far.
Shutes motions for Asakura to come forward. Shutes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shutes throws a lazy right hand but Asakura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asakura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shutes.
Asakura throws the left hand but Shutes avoids the punch easily.
Shutes lands with a straight right. Asakura didn't see that one coming.
Asakura throws out a loose jab but Shutes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asakura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shutes fails with a takedown attempt.
Shutes throws a leg kick
and Asakura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shutes misses with a jab to the body
and Asakura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shutes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asakura was well out of range. Poor timing from Shutes.
Shutes circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Asakura blocks the leg kick.
Shutes throws an overhand right that lands on Asakura's shoulder, as Asakura tries to avoid the shot.
Shutes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Asakura misses with an uppercut.
Asakura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shutes.
Asakura misses with an uppercut. Shutes saw that one coming.
Shutes misses with a body kick.
Asakura swinging wildly here.
Asakura's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Asakura checks a low kick from Shutes.
Shutes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shutes thumps Asakura with a low kick.#CL#
Shutes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Asakura. #BC2#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Shutes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shutes throws a low kick but Asakura moves out of range easily.
Asakura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shutes.
A shot to the liver by Asakura. Beautiful body shot.
Shutes moves away from the strike by Asakura.
Asakura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shutes's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asakura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shutes.
Shutes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asakura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shutes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Asakura is out of range.
Shutes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Asakura counters with a one-two to the body.
Shutes throws a leg kick that misses.
Shutes lands a front kick.
Shutes misses with a hook. Asakura ducked under it nicely.
Shutes dips to his left and cracks Asakura with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Shutes throws a low kick, looking for Asakura's leg but Asakura calmly moves out of range.
Shutes moves out of range as Asakura strikes.
Asakura has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shutes.#TD#
Shutes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Asakura's face as Shutes controls the position.
Shutes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asakura keeps working.
Asakura is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Asakura will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shutes trying to control the action but Asakura is working from the bottom.
Asakura is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Asakura throws a body punch but Shutes moves out of range.
Asakura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shutes 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 Asakura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Asakura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Asakura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shutes.
Shutes throws a leg kick but Asakura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Asakura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shutes connects with a leg kick.
Shutes throws a shot to the body.
Shutes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Asakura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shutes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Asakura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shutes scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Asakura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shutes, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Asakura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shutes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asakura misses with some punches. #BC2#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shutes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shutes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shutes.
Shutes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asakura manages to avoid it.
Shutes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asakura.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shutes connects with a body shot that sends Asakura's belly button to the back.
Asakura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shutes misses with a hook to the body
enabling Asakura to counter with a crisp jab.
Shutes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Asakura.
Asakura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shutes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
A jab from Asakura does it's job there.
Shutes throws the kick towards the body but Asakura avoids it.
Asakura tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shutes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shutes misses with a low kick.
Asakura displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shutes connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Asakura has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shutes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Asakura pulls his leg out and moves away.
Asakura scores with a jab.
A low kick from Shutes misses
and Asakura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shutes thinking. #T4#
Jab, jab by Asakura - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shutes throws a front kick aimed at Asakura's knee but Asakura avoids it well.
Shutes misses the jab.
Asakura throws out a counter right but Shutes avoids it with no problem.
Shutes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Asakura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shutes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asakura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shutes.
Asakura on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asakura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shutes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Decent striking displayed by Asakura there.
Shutes throws a wild body kick that Asakura sees coming a mile off.
Shutes wants to slow Asakura down by chopping away at his legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyson Asakura.
I think Asakura 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Asakura!

A very excited looking Tyson Asakura 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: WCF 111: Cuntmara vs Anderson     
Date:   Feb 12, 2022
#R1#
A left lands for Asakura.
Mein Armbach moves forwards but Asakura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mein Armbach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Asakura has taken the fight to the clinch.
Asakura throws a head punch that misses.
Mein Armbach tries to work over Asakura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Asakura.
Mein Armbach digs a right hand into Asakura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asakura's gas tank.
Asakura gets underhooks to prevent Mein Armbach's takedown attempt.
Mein Armbach lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asakura or not.
Asakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Mein Armbach.
Asakura lands a nice uppercut.
Asakura stops a takedown attempt from Mein Armbach.
We've been informed that Mein Armbach 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.
Asakura working aggressively here.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with an uppercut but Asakura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mein Armbach lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Asakura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Asakura clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asakura.#T1#
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Mein Armbach.
Asakura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mein Armbach blocks an uppercut.
Asakura swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch.
Asakura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mein Armbach just misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura lands an overhand right.
Asakura just misses with a punch to the body.
Mein Armbach lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Asakura has managed to clinch.
Asakura dodges an elbow strike from Mein Armbach. #BC#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Mein Armbach shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mein Armbach throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mein Armbach throws a strike but Asakura avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
Asakura is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Asakura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mein Armbach passes into half guard.
Mein Armbach trying to pass the guard but Asakura defending well. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach is looking for a kimura here.
Mein Armbach has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Asakura wants to control but Mein Armbach is keeping busy.
Asakura is trying to stand back up but Mein Armbach is controlling him #T3#
Asakura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Asakura is trying to stand back up but Mein Armbach is controlling him
Mein Armbach missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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. Mein Armbach connects with a nice short shot to Asakura's temple.
Asakura is positioning himself well to prevent Mein Armbach advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mein Armbach looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mein Armbach uses his free foot to push down on Asakura's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Asakura.
Mein Armbach unloads with some shots from mount but Asakura bucks and avoids them well. #T4#
Asakura blocking the ground and pound.
Asakura is trying to stand up.
Asakura tries to hold on but Mein Armbach postures up.
Mein Armbach content just to control the position here.
Mein Armbach throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
A nice elbow there by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mein Armbach punching from mount but Asakura doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mein Armbach looking to finish Asakura with some ground and pound. This is bad for Asakura!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mein Armbach pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Asakura is bucking up trying to escape but Mein Armbach cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bender Mein Armbach will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Asakura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bender Mein Armbach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mein Armbach throws an off balance right hand
and Asakura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Asakura moves into the clinch.
Mein Armbach trying to stall but Asakura improves his position.
Asakura lands with a left to the head.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Mein Armbach wants the takedown. Asakura is fighting it off but Mein Armbach persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Asakura's guard against the cage.
Asakura is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mein Armbach landing some decent shots from guard.
Mein Armbach in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bender Mein Armbach has got the better of the ground game so far.
Asakura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mein Armbach sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Asakura's guard.
Asakura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mein Armbach. #T1##SUB2#
Mein Armbach 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.
Asakura is looking to improve his position.
Mein Armbach is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Asakura!
Mein Armbach working Asakura over with strikes here.
Mein Armbach with the ground and pound from mount.
Asakura taking shots to the head.
Asakura tries to hold on but Mein Armbach postures up.#T2#
Mein Armbach is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mein Armbach thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mein Armbach throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Asakura is bucking up trying to escape but Mein Armbach cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mein Armbach has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mein Armbach postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Asakura looks a forlorn figure.
Mein Armbach working the ground and pound effectively.
Asakura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mein Armbach throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mein Armbach trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mein Armbach is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3#
Mein Armbach dominating with strikes here.
Mein Armbach throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Asakura tries to hold on but Mein Armbach pushes him away.
Asakura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mein Armbach looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Asakura can't escape the position.
Mein Armbach lands a heavy elbow.
Mein Armbach thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mein Armbach punching from mount but Asakura doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Asakura is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mein Armbach landing strikes from the mount and Asakura is in trouble!
Mein Armbach is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mein Armbach thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Asakura is squirming around, avoiding Mein Armbach's attempts to control the action.
Asakura wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mein Armbach.
The referee warns Asakura that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mein Armbach landing strikes from the mount and Asakura is in trouble!
Mein Armbach trying to control but Asakura is having none of it.
Mein Armbach throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Asakura taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach 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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Mein Armbach looks to land a combination but Asakura avoids it well.
Asakura throws a hook but Mein Armbach blocks it.
A left lands for Mein Armbach.
Asakura with a nice cross.#TD2#
Mein Armbach closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mein Armbach throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Asakura looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mein Armbach seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Asakura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mein Armbach. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Asakura has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Mein Armbach sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Asakura defending well though.
Mein Armbach throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mein Armbach throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mein Armbach missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Asakura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ES#
Asakura has one foot on Mein Armbach's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mein Armbach tests Asakura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mein Armbach listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Asakura throws a body kick that misses.
Mein Armbach misses with a wild combination.
Mein Armbach lands a slapping body shot.
Asakura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mein Armbach finds it's way round the side to connect with Asakura's head.
Asakura misses with a hook. Mein Armbach ducked under it nicely.
Tyson Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mein Armbach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Asakura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mein Armbach misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Mein Armbach shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Asakura napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mein Armbach working the strikes but Asakura uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T3#
Mein Armbach throwing shots but Asakura is blocking nicely.
Asakura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Asakura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach.
Asakura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mein Armbach wants to pass the guard but Asakura is keeping the position.
Mein Armbach forces his way into half guard.
Mein Armbach trying to pass the guard but Asakura defending well.
Bender Mein Armbach is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mein Armbach not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Asakura wants to control but Mein Armbach is keeping busy.
Asakura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mein Armbach is stalling here. Asakura is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mein Armbach seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Asakura has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mein Armbach is trying to get back to half guard.
Mein Armbach is not content to let Asakura control the position.
Tyson Asakura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mein Armbach managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Asakura.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bender Mein Armbach comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mein Armbach 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bender Mein Armbach!

Bender Mein Armbach looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.

 

Event: WCF 107: Blackburn vs Cuntmara     
Date:   Jan 15, 2022
#R1#
Asakura pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Asakura closes the distance and pushes Spite back into the cage.
Asakura swings wildly with an uppercut but Spite uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asakura working aggressively here.
We've been hearing reports that Spite has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#BC2#
Asakura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asakura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Asakura clinches.
Asakura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spite backwards.
Spite stalling in the clinch but Asakura improves position.
Asakura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spite misses with a body punch.
Asakura scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Asakura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spite avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spite ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1##TD#
Spite drives through with a takedown into Asakura's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Spite trying to control but Asakura is working from the bottom.
Spite pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asakura is keeping the position for now.
Spite stops Asakura from standing up.
Spite wants to pass the guard but Asakura is keeping the position.
Asakura is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Spite thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Spite is pushing down on Asakura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Asakura is fighting to maintain full guard but Spite has managed to sneak the leg through.
Asakura looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Spite seems to be looking for submissions.
Spite wants to take a breather but Asakura is having none of it.
Asakura is looking to improve his position.
Asakura pushes Spite off looking to stand but Spite dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tyson Asakura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Spite walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Asakura has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Asakura breaks the clinch.
Asakura looks to land a left hand but Spite moved out of range nicely.
Spite shoots in looking for a takedown. Asakura tries to sprawl out of it but Spite keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Asakura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Asakura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Asakura with a hook.#T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spite is defended easily by Asakura.
Spite doesn't manage to clinch there - Asakura circles away. #TD#
Spite looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asakura moves into full guard.
Spite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asakura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spite preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Spite drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Asakura manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Spite has Asakura in his guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura 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##CL2#
Asakura clinches with his opponent.
Spite misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Spite. #BC2#
Asakura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spite goes for a double leg but Asakura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Asakura continues to drive forward.
Asakura lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spite doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura tries to work over Spite's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asakura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spite backwards. #ROC2#Spite is rocked!
Spite blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Spite is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spite blocks an uppercut.
Spite blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Spite.
Spite blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asakura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spite blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Asakura breaks the clinch.
Asakura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asakura circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Spite tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Asakura wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyson Asakura!
Our winner, Tyson Asakura, 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: WCF WNF 83: White vs Benedetti     
Date:   Dec 08, 2021
#R1#
A jab lands there for Higgins.#CUT2#It looks like Tyson Asakura has been cut.
Higgins takes one to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Asakura.
Higgins moves away from the strike by Asakura.
Higgins throws out a counter right but Asakura avoids it with no problem.
Asakura looks to throw the jab but Higgins is out of range.
Higgins throws a series of punches but Asakura moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Asakura.
Asakura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Black Swans in the buildup to the fight.
Higgins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Asakura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asakura lands a right hook to the body.
Higgins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asakura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asakura avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Asakura lands.
Higgins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Higgins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asakura throws out a powerful jab.
Higgins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Asakura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for Asakura.
Asakura throws the left hand but Higgins avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Higgins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Asakura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asakura dodges the punch combination from Higgins.
Asakura lands a right hook to the body.
Asakura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asakura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Higgins throws a series of punches but Asakura moves out of range.
Higgins misses with a double jab
and Asakura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asakura misses with an uppercut. Higgins saw that one coming.
Higgins scores with the left hand. Asakura knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Higgins misses the target.
Asakura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Higgins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Asakura backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higgins misses with a combination
and Higgins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Higgins is rocked!
Asakura fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Higgins square on the jaw! Damn, Higgins is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyson Asakura!
Tyson Asakura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: WCF 97: Wallace vs Riker     
Date:   Nov 06, 2021
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Asakura or perhaps it was just good defense by El Shabazz, which made it look bad.
El Shabazz throws out a counter right but Asakura avoids it with no problem.
El Shabazz scores with a jab to the jaw.
El Shabazz swings for the body but Asakura moves out of range.
El Shabazz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Asakura.
Asakura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
Asakura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Asakura's sensitive parts. #CL#
Asakura rushes El Shabazz and presses him up against the cage.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Asakura works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Asakura postures up.
Asakura controls from within his opponent's guard.
El Shabazz pulls Asakura in to control the position. #T1#
Asakura controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Asakura won't allow El Shabazz to sweep him here.
El Shabazz trying to control the position.
Asakura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
El Shabazz trying to keep a closed guard but Asakura is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
El Shabazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asakura throwing a counter right hand but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
El Shabazz cracks Asakura with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asakura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A left lands for El Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses with a straight left.
A jab lands there for El Shabazz.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - El Shabazz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asakura is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Asakura tries to clinch but El Shabazz moves out of range.
Asakura blocks a jab.
Asakura moves in looking to clinch but El Shabazz pushes him off.
Asakura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Asakura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asakura tries for a takedown but El Shabazz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Asakura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
El Shabazz feints a counter leg kick.
El Shabazz has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Asakura or perhaps it was just good defense by El Shabazz, which made it look bad.
Asakura stalks El Shabazz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into El Shabazz's face. El Shabazz staggers backwards, shaken.
Asakura shoots in and drives through. El Shabazz sprawls well.#CL2#
El Shabazz closes the distance and pushes Asakura back into the cage.
El Shabazz lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for El Shabazz.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Asakura has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Asakura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD#
Asakura gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Asakura slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Asakura tries to stand but El Shabazz is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Asakura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Asakura content to stall in guard here.
El Shabazz controlling the position.
Asakura stopping the sweep attempt from El Shabazz.
Asakura trying to control the position from guard on top but El Shabazz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
El Shabazz connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Asakura clinches up with El Shabazz and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malik El Shabazz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
El Shabazz punishes Asakura's body with a nice straight punch.
Asakura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has El Shabazz pinned against the cage. El Shabazz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
El Shabazz lands a jab.
El Shabazz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Asakura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
El Shabazz lands with a good body shot.
El Shabazz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El Shabazz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
El Shabazz is looking to clinch.
Asakura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice cross by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Asakuras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Asakura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Shabazz.
Asakura tries to score a power double leg takedown but El Shabazz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Asakura somewhat.
Asakura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch lands to the side of Asakura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
El Shabazz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Asakura tries for a takedown but El Shabazz circles away easily
and El Shabazz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Asakura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Shabazz throws a big shot that misses.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut
and Asakura counters with a straight right hand.
El Shabazz looks to land a left hand but Asakura moved out of range nicely.
El Shabazz throws a hook but Asakura blocks it.
El Shabazz swats away the attempt to clinch by Asakura.#T2#
El Shabazz throws a body shot but no joy.
Asakura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Asakura swinging wildly here.
Asakura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and El Shabazz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Asakura drives through and clinches with El Shabazz against the cage.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for El Shabazz.
Asakura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
El Shabazz with a knee to the head.
El Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Asakura avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Asakura is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. El Shabazz can't fight it off and eventually Asakura manages to take the fight to the floor. El Shabazz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Asakura trying to control the position from guard on top but El Shabazz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Asakura looking to pass the guard.
Asakura would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as El Shabazz holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
El Shabazz keeping moving, preventing Asakura from controlling successfully.
Asakura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Asakura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from El Shabazz.
A lazy left from El Shabazz finds it's target.
Asakura throws a sloppy head kick and El Shabazz moves out of range easily.
El Shabazz tries to clinch but Asakura is having none of it.
Malik El Shabazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
El Shabazz throws out a powerful jab.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot.
Asakura slips under a jab from El Shabazz.
Asakura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malik El Shabazz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Asakura tries to clinch there but El Shabazz circles away.
El Shabazz throws an overhand right that lands on Asakura's shoulder, as Asakura tries to avoid the shot.
El Shabazz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asakura blocks a jab.
El Shabazz moves out of range as Asakura throws a body kick.
El Shabazz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and El Shabazz wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
El Shabazz has Asakura up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch.
El Shabazz throws a leg kick but Asakura checks it.
El Shabazz looks to land a left hand but Asakura moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Asakura doesn't manage to clinch there - El Shabazz circles away.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
El Shabazz lands with an overhand left.
Asakura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Asakura throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. El Shabazz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Asakura is in El Shabazz's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asakura trying to stand up but can't free himself from El Shabazz's guard.#T1#
Asakura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Shabazz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Asakura throws a big right hand that misses.
El Shabazz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Asakura is one step ahead there.
Tyson Asakura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Asakura content to stall in guard here.
Asakura trying to control but El Shabazz is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Asakura preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
El Shabazz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Asakura's head coaches at Banana Stand that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Asakura tries for a takedown but El Shabazz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Asakura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Asakura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Asakura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Shabazz.
Asakura throws a counter high kick but El Shabazz was just alert enough to avoid it.
Asakura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from El Shabazz.
Asakura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. El Shabazz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura tries to clinch up.#T3#
Asakura is trying hard to land a takedown here. El Shabazz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Asakura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Shabazz takes a swing at Asakura's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Asakura gets a takedown into half guard.
El Shabazz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Asakura wants to control but El Shabazz is keeping him busy.
El Shabazz wants to get back to full guard.
Asakura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed El Shabazz's head.
El Shabazz trying to control here.
Asakura is trying to control. El Shabazz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tyson Asakura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
El Shabazz lands a slapping body shot.
Asakura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Asakura lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Asakura walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A low kick from El Shabazz misses #CL#
and Asakura holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura managing to block the knees to the body from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
Malik El Shabazz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch.
Tyson Asakura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
El Shabazz misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malik El Shabazz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got El Shabazz 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik El Shabazz!

Malik El Shabazz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: WCF 94: Corona vs Tzeng     
Date:   Oct 16, 2021
#R1#
Asakura closes the distance and clinches up with Tragedy, looking for a takedown. Asakura pushes Tragedy against the cage but Tragedy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Asakura walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Tragedy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Asakura is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tragedy is keeping busy.
Asakura fails to pull guard.
Tragedy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Tragedy. #BC2#
Asakura breaks from the clinch.
Tragedy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Asakura backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Tyson Asakura has been cut.
Tragedy throws the left hand but Asakura avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Asakura looking to score a takedown here. Tragedy is defending well but Asakura drives through and ends up in Tragedy's guard.

Tragedy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asakura throws a push kick but Tragedy slaps the foot to one side.
Asakura tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Asakura takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tragedy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Asakura slips a straight right by Tragedy.
Tragedy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Tragedy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Asakura's sensitive parts.
Tragedy throws a body shot but no joy.
Asakura shoots in but no luck this time.
Trage Tragedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Asakura.
Tragedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asakura manages to avoid it.
Tragedy misses with a right hand
and Asakura counters with a three punch combo that has Tragedy backing up. Tragedy nods at Asakura to acknowledge the strikes.
Tragedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asakura moves away.
Trage Tragedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Asakura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tragedy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Asakura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tragedy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asakura doesn't manage to clinch there - Tragedy circles away.
Tragedy cracks Asakura with a good jab.
Tragedy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asakura slips a straight right by Tragedy.#T2#
Tragedy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tragedy just misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura throws a series of punches but Tragedy moves out of range. #TD2#
Asakura shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Tragedy makes his way to full guard, as Asakura worked for a kimura.
Tragedy wants to sweep here but Asakura controlling him for the moment.
Tragedy keeping moving, preventing Asakura from controlling successfully. #T3#
Tragedy 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.
Asakura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Asakura trying to control but Tragedy is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Asakura tries to free his leg and advance position but Tragedy is retaining full guard. #SU2#
Asakura decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Asakura looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Asakura trying to control but Tragedy is working from the bottom.
Asakura told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T4#
Asakura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Asakura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Asakura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tragedy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Asakura sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trage Tragedy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Asakura'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#
Asakura moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab from Tragedy.
Asakura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tragedy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Asakura fails with a takedown attempt.
Tragedy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Asakura scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tragedy taking a bit of punishment here - Asakura scoring with strikes.
Tragedy wants to control but Asakura postures up.
Asakura misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SU2#
Asakura stands up. #TD#
Tragedy 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tragedy sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Asakura trying to control the position.
Asakura controlling Tragedy's posture. #SUB2#
Asakura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tragedy is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Asakura working a defensive guard but Tragedy passes into half guard.
Asakura wants to control but Tragedy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tragedy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Asakura is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tragedy takes a swing at Asakura's ribcage but misses.
Asakura wants to counter with a clinch but Tragedy pushes him away.#CL2#
Asakura darts in and clinches Tragedy up against the cage.
Tragedy throws a punch but it's blocked by Asakura.
Asakura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tragedy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Trage Tragedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Asakura.
Asakura wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tragedy has him pressed against the cage.
Tragedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Tragedy on the inside. #T3#
Asakura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tragedy gets underhooks to prevent Asakura's takedown attempt.
Asakura is trying to break the clinch but Tragedy has him pressed against the cage.
Asakura fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tragedy swings for the body but Asakura moves out of range.
A lazy left from Tragedy finds it's target.
Tragedy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asakura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab from Tragedy.
Tragedy moves in looking to clinch but Asakura pushes him off.
Tyson Asakura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asakura shoots in but no luck this time.
Tragedy is looking to counter punch.
Tragedy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Tragedy rushes Asakura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tragedy misses with some punches.
Asakura working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Asakura blocking some punches.
Tragedy lands with a short punch 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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asakura.
Asakura goes for a takedown attempt but Tragedy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Asakura checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tragedy tries to bum rush Asakura with a series of wild strikes but Asakura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tragedy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tragedy keeps the fight on the outside.
Tragedy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Trage Tragedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tragedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asakura manages to avoid it.
Trage Tragedy is winning the standup battle so far.
Asakura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tragedy circles away.
A good leg kick by Tragedy.
Tragedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asakura manages to avoid it.
Tragedy throws a leg kick but Asakura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Asakura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tragedy.
Asakura shoots in looking for a takedown. Tragedy tries to sprawl out of it but Asakura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tragedy 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.

Trage Tragedy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Asakura's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Asakura swats away the attempt to clinch by Tragedy.
Tragedy misses with a combination #TD2#
and Asakura counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tragedy!
Asakura wants to control but Tragedy is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Asakura tries for a kimura but Tragedy is defending well.
Tragedy is not content to let Asakura control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Asakura crashes against the mat. #T1#
Asakura throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tragedy is trying to escape the position but Asakura is controlling the position.
Asakura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tragedy keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Tragedy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Asakura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Asakura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tragedy is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Asakura misses with a takedown attempt
and Tragedy counters with a one-two to the body.
Asakura circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asakura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tragedy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tragedy backing away here, and Asakura unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tragedy takes a swing at Asakura's ribcage but misses.
Tragedy sets himself, and Asakura steps forward looking for the clinch! Tragedy avoids it this time.#CL2#
Asakura has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Tragedy manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Asakura has closed the distance and engaged Tragedy in a clinch.
Asakura looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Tragedy.
Tragedy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Trage Tragedy has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Tragedy lands a shoulder strike.
Asakura tries to pull guard but Tragedy won't allow it.
Trage Tragedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Asakura.
Asakura is looking to control Tragedy's arms but Tragedy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Asakura has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tragedy. #TD2#
Asakura gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Tragedy kicks Asakura off and gets back to his feet.
Trage Tragedy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tragedy lands a leg kick that knocks Asakura off balance momentarily.
Asakura closes the distance and clinches up with Tragedy, looking for a takedown. Asakura pushes Tragedy against the cage but Tragedy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tragedy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Asakura's head backwards.
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!
Asakura with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Tragedy forces Asakura back against the cage and clinches.
Asakura fails to pull guard.
Tragedy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Asakura is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Asakura is trying to drag Tragedy to the mat but Tragedy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Asakura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asakura looking for a takedown.
Asakura wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tragedy has him pressed against the cage.
Asakura struggles to land a body shot inside as Tragedy controls his hands.
Tyson Asakura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A hook to the body from Tragedy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trage Tragedy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tragedy, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trage Tragedy!

Trage Tragedy really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FUClothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: WCF 91: Corona vs Bardia 2     
Date:   Sep 25, 2021
#R1#
Asakura lands a right hook to the body.
Shutes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asakura misses with a body shot.
Shutes is looking to counter punch.
Asakura misses with a right hand
and Shutes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shutes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asakura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shutes on the side of the head.
Shutes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asakura throws out the jab.
Shutes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asakura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shutes slips a jab from Asakura.
Asakura throws out a loose jab but Shutes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shutes just misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura throws a jab but it's blocked by Shutes.
Shutes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura throws a right and a left that Shutes avoids nicely.
Shutes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Asakura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Asakura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shutes connects with an inside leg kick.
Shutes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Shutes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asakura misses with a right hand
and Shutes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shutes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shutes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asakura.
Asakura misses with a body shot.
Shutes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Asakura throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Shutes misses the target.
Shutes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Asakura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Asakura throws a body punch but Shutes moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shutes 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 Asakura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Asakura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Asakura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wesley Shutes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asakura throws a nice looking combination but Shutes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asakura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shutes was well out of range. Poor timing from Asakura.
Asakura missing with a left hand there. Shutes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shutes defending well as Asakura loads up on a big left hand.
Shutes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Asakura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asakura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shutes under the eye.#T2#
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Asakura misses with a lunging right hand
and Shutes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Asakura's knee momentarily.
Asakura might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura misses with an uppercut. Shutes saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Shutes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shutes throws the left hand but Asakura avoids the punch easily.
Asakura throws the left hand but Shutes avoids the punch easily.
Asakura lands a head shot.
Shutes is looking to clinch.
Asakura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shutes manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Asakura. Beautiful body shot.
Asakura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shutes. Shutes obviously looking to wear him down.
Asakura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shutes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shutes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shutes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asakura.
Shutes with the inside leg kick.
Shutes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asakura scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Shutes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shutes moves forwards but Asakura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Asakura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shutes blocks a jab.
Shutes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Asakura avoids the body shot from Shutes.
Asakura tests Shutes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shutes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Asakura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shutes throws a leg kick that misses.
Shutes is looking to wear down Asakura with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A leg kick checked by Asakura.
Asakura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Asakura connects with a looping right hand.
Asakura misses with a double jab.
Shutes misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Asakura counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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.
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!
Shutes 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.
Asakura trying to control the position from guard on top but Shutes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Shutes can't keep his opponent in guard - Asakura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shutes wants to get back to full guard.
Asakura wants to take a breather but Shutes is having none of it.
Shutes wants to control but Asakura is keeping busy.
Asakura passes the guard and advances to mount!
Shutes wants to control but Asakura is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura 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#
A swing and a miss from Asakura.
Asakura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shutes throws out the jab.
Shutes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Asakura lands a really nice looking cross but Shutes seems unphased.
A shot to the liver by Asakura. Beautiful body shot.
Asakura throws a shot to the body.
Asakura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shutes moves away.
Asakura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Asakura misses the shot to the body.
Shutes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Asakura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shutes was well out of range. Poor timing from Asakura.
Shutes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shutes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Asakura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asakura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asakura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asakura with a hook.#T1#
Shutes throws a low kick, looking for Asakura's leg but Asakura calmly moves out of range.
Shutes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asakura moves away.
Asakura throws a shot to the body.
Shutes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shutes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tyson Asakura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shutes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asakura.
A telegraphed right hand from Asakura misses the target.
Asakura tries to score with a low kick but Shutes moves his leg out of the way.
Shutes looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Asakura throws a lazy right hand but Shutes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shutes tries a head kick but it misses.
Asakura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Asakura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Asakura throws a hook but Shutes avoids it easily.
Asakura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shutes.
As Asakura backs away, Shutes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Asakura lands with a nice body punch.
Asakura misses with a body shot
and Shutes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura throws a jab but it's blocked by Shutes.
It looked like Shutes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shutes dodges the punch combination from Asakura.
Shutes tries to counter with a takedown but Asakura is quick to defend against it.
Asakura takes a swing at Shutes's ribcage but misses.
Asakura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shutes throws a shot from downtown. Asakura moves away and avoids it.
Shutes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shutes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Shutes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asakura misses with a hook to the body
and Shutes makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Asakura really felt that one!
Shutes throws a sloppy head kick and Asakura moves out of range easily.
Asakura throws a hook to the side of Shutes's head but Shutes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Shutes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Asakura lands with a hook. Shutes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shutes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Asakura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Asakura lands a jab to the nose.
Shutes throws a low kick but Asakura moves out of range easily.
Asakura misses with a hook.
Asakura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asakura throws a hook to the side of Shutes's head but Shutes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shutes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asakura loads up on a big right hand but Shutes slips the punch.
Shutes defending well as Asakura loads up on a big left hand.
Asakura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shutes was well out of range. Poor timing from Asakura.
Shutes slips under a jab from Asakura.
Shutes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Asakura misses with a jab to the body
and Shutes counters with a straight right hand.#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!
Asakura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shutes.
Asakura throws a right hand that Shutes ducks under and follows up with a left that Shutes also avoids with ease.
Shutes takes a swing at Asakura's ribcage but misses.
Shutes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Asakura.
Shutes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shutes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shutes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asakura throws a body shot but no joy.
Asakura scores with a decent looking hook.
Asakura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shutes on the side of the head.
Tyson Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura looks to score with a jab to the body but Shutes is just out of range.
Shutes slips under a jab.
Shutes throws a quick counter kick to the body but Asakura avoids it.
Shutes walks into a jab.
Shutes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shutes throws a leg kick but Asakura checks it.
Shutes lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Asakura throws a right and a left that Shutes avoids nicely.
Jab by Asakura.
Shutes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shutes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shutes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Asakura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shutes slips under a jab.
It looked like Shutes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asakura connects with a body shot that sends Shutes's belly button to the back.
Shutes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asakura manages to avoid it.
Shutes tries a low kick but Asakura avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slow jab from Asakura misses its intended target.
Asakura misses with a right hand
and Shutes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Asakura.
Asakura connects with a right hand. Shutes shakes it off.#T1#
Asakura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asakura throws a body shot but no joy.
Asakura misses with a looping left.
Shutes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Asakura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shutes.
Shutes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shutes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Shutes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shutes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asakura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shutes ducks right into an uppercut from Asakura.
Shutes slips a jab from Asakura.
Shutes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Asakura just manages to avoid it.
Asakura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shutes wants to land a leg kick but Asakura is out of range.
Shutes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Asakura.
Asakura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shutes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asakura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Asakura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shutes as he jumps to the side. #T2##TD#
Shutes shoots in and bounces Asakura off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shutes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shutes'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.
Shutes trying to control the position from guard on top but Asakura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shutes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shutes trying to control but Asakura is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Asakura wants to sweep here but Shutes controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Asakura throws a big shot that misses.
Asakura just misses with a punch to the body.
Shutes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Asakura is out of range and Shutes settles back down.
Asakura clobbers Shutes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wesley Shutes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asakura throws a shot from downtown. Shutes moves away and avoids it.
Asakura 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. #T4#
Shutes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shutes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asakura.
Shutes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Asakura throws a jab when Shutes was well out of range.
Asakura scores with a body shot.
Asakura sizes up Shutes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shutes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shutes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asakura has his takedown stuffed
and Shutes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asakura lands a slapping body shot.
Asakura takes a swing at Shutes's ribcage but misses.
Shutes stuns Asakura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Asakura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shutes's head.
Tyson Asakura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Asakura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shutes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Asakura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Asakura 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Asakura!

Tyson Asakura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: WCF WNF 68: Kiran vs Wolf 3     
Date:   Aug 25, 2021
#R1#
Nice jab there from Asakura.
Asakura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Asakura works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Viktor Reznov has been cut.
Asakura misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Reznov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Asakura gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Asakura is working an open guard so Reznov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Asakura shoots in and gets a takedown into Reznov's guard.
Reznov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Asakura dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB#
Reznov tries to improve position but can't.
Asakura landing a few strikes.
Reznov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Asakura is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reznov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reznov's back!
Can Reznov hold on?! Asakura is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
I really don't envy Reznov right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asakura lands with a hammerfist to the side of Reznov's head.
Asakura lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go. #T1#
Asakura is landing with strikes from the back.
Reznov staying busy and making it hard for Asakura to control.
Reznov trying to control the action but Asakura just sinks the hooks in.
Asakura has Reznov flattened out and is raining down punches.
Reznov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Reznov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Asakura off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Can Reznov hold on?! Asakura is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Reznov tries to escape but Asakura has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Reznov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Asakura is working the ground and pound. Can Reznov escape?
Asakura looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Reznov trying to control the position but Asakura manages to sink in the hooks.
Reznov wants to escape the position.
Reznov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Reznov tries to roll over but Asakura keeps him under control.
Asakura is trying to control. Reznov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Asakura takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Reznov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Asakura pulls his head out easily.
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!
Asakura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Reznov is refusing to be controlled, as Asakura sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Reznov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reznov wants to improve his position but Asakura is controlling well.
Asakura stalling.
Asakura slips a nice elbow through Reznov's hands, connecting with Reznov's forehead.
Asakura is nestled in close to Reznov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Reznov tries to roll over but Asakura keeps him under control.#T3#
Asakura takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Reznov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Asakura pushes past his half guard into mount!
Asakura working Reznov over with strikes here.
Reznov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Asakura with shots to the head and body - Reznov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Asakura connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Reznov is working to get back to half guard.
Asakura looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reznov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Asakura scoring with strikes but Reznov is staying in there.
Asakura with shots to the head and body - Reznov looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reznov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Asakura connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T4#
Asakura lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Asakura is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Reznov is trying desperately to improve position.
Reznov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Asakura working over Reznov with some ground and pound. Reznov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Reznov with the active half guard here but Asakura passes nicely into side control.
Asakura in side control lands a decent elbow.
Reznov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Asakura off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Reznov is persistently looking for the submission but Asakura is defending it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asakura tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Reznov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Asakura is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Asakura and Reznov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Reznov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Asakura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reznov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asakura misses with a takedown
and Reznov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reznov is defended easily by Asakura.
An attempted straight right counter from Asakura misses the target.
Reznov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reznov goes for a double leg but Asakura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Asakura continues to drive forward.
Asakura slaps away a takedown attempt from Reznov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tyson Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Reznov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Asakura drives through with a takedown into Reznov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Reznov is wriggling around but Asakura manages to pass to half guard.
Asakura 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.#REVB#
Ground and pound from Asakura. #T1#
Reznov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Asakura scores with a couple of nice shots.
Asakura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reznov gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Reznov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Asakura stacks Reznov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Asakura!
Asakura lands some shots froms side control.
Reznov trying to control but Asakura flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Asakura has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Reznov.
Asakura is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Asakura loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Reznov hold on?
Asakura lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Reznov prevents Asakura from getting a body triangle.
Reznov wants to control his opponent's hands but Asakura gets his hands free. #T2#
Asakura lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asakura scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Reznov is looking for a way out.
Reznov tries to break free.
Asakura softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Asakura softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Reznov rolls, trying to escape but Asakura keeps control of the position.
Reznov trying to get back to his feet but Asakura is in full control for now.
Asakura trying to control.
Asakura lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Reznov is really stuck here.
Reznov wants to control his opponent's hands but Asakura gets his hands free.
Reznov is keeping busy. #T3#
Asakura has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Reznov.
Reznov tries to break free.
Asakura landing with strikes.
Asakura throwing damaging strikes from the back! Reznov could be in trouble here!
Reznov tries to escape the position.
Asakura wants to control but Reznov is keeping busy.
Asakura avoiding Reznov 's attempts to control his hands.
Reznov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Asakura.
Asakura lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Asakura.
Reznov trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Reznov is trying to break free. #T4#
Asakura lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Asakura scores with strikes from the back.
Asakura doesn't have the hooks in and Reznov manages to turn into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reznov looking to sit in guard and control but Asakura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Asakura working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Reznov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Asakura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reznov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Asakura's guard. #REVB#
Asakura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reznov wants to pass the guard but Asakura is keeping the position.
Reznov stops Asakura from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Reznov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Reznov shoots for a double leg takedown but Asakura sprawls well. He's pushed Reznov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Asakura scores with the left hand. Reznov knows he should have avoided that one.
Reznov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Asakura connects with a crisp jab.
Reznov fails to land the takedown.
Tyson Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Reznov.
Asakura drops Reznov with a straight right hand, right on the button! Asakura follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Asakura!
An out of breath Tyson Asakura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: WCF 82: Byczkiewicz vs Kiran     
Date:   Jul 24, 2021
#R1#
Higgins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Asakura lands a jab to the nose.
Asakura loads up on a big right hand but Higgins slips the punch.
Higgins walks into a left hand.
Higgins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab by Higgins.#CUT2#It looks like Tyson Asakura has been cut.
Asakura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Higgins.
Asakura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asakura throwing a counter right hand but Higgins manages to avoid it.
Asakura slips under a jab.
Higgins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asakura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asakura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Asakura's corner calls for a 1-2. Asakura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higgins scores with a nice strike.
Asakura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Higgins throws out a counter right but Asakura avoids it with no problem.
Higgins fails to land the takedown.
Asakura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Higgins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asakura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asakura throws a body punch but Higgins moves out of range.
Asakura slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Asakura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Higgins doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheers as Higgins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asakura doesn't seem phased though.
Higgins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Asakura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Higgins scrambles back to his feet.
Asakura is looking to slow Higgins down with leg kicks. #TD#
Asakura is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Higgins's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asakura sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Higgins is trying to stand. #T2#
Asakura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Higgins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Asakura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Higgins is trying to maintain the position but Asakura is very close to passing his half guard.
Asakura thows a huge punch but Higgins dodges it nicely. #ES2#
Higgins manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Asakura keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Higgins can't break the clinch.
Higgins lands an uppercut.#BC#
Asakura manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Higgins pushes Asakura up against the cage in a clinch.
Asakura lands with a short shot to the head.
Asakura tries to throw a body punch but Higgins avoids it by throwing Asakura back against the cage.
Higgins misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Asakura. #T3#
Higgins tries to break free but Asakura pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Asakura.
A head punch on the inside from Asakura fails to land.
Asakura tries a body shot but Higgins blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Higgins fails to land.
Higgins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Higgins breaks from the clinch.
Higgins takes one to the chin there.
Asakura dips to his left and cracks Higgins with an uppercut!#CL2#
Higgins moves into range and clinches up with Asakura.
Asakura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Higgins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asakura throws a body punch but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Asakura lands with a good body shot.
Higgins misses with a hook. Asakura ducked under it nicely.
Higgins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Higgins manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Asakura on his heels. He'll look to pass Asakura's guard now, I'm sure.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asakura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Asakura looking to control.
Higgins throws a big elbow that misses.
Higgins postures up in Asakura's guard and throws a big left but Asakura blocks it.
Asakura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Higgins being controlled here momentarily.
Higgins is looking to work some ground and pound but Asakura has wrist control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Higgins preventing the sweep.
Asakura 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#
Asakura is looking to advance position but Higgins won't allow it.
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 Tyson Asakura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyson Asakura'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##CL2#
Higgins has closed the distance and engaged Asakura in a clinch.
Asakura lands a left hand.
Higgins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Asakura blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Higgins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyson Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higgins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asakura.
A little jabbing left from Higgins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Higgins closes the distance and pushes Asakura back into the cage.
Asakura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asakura tries to work over Higgins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asakura keeps control of Higgins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Asakura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
Asakura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Higgins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asakura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Higgins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Higgins misses with a looping left.#T1##CL#
Asakura pushes Higgins up against the cage in a clinch.
Asakura lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Higgins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asakura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Asakura throws a body punch but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins throws out a counter right but Asakura avoids it with no problem.
Nice jab there from Asakura.
Asakura catches Higgins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Asakura closes the distance looking to clinch
and Higgins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Higgins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Higgins moves into the clinch.
Asakura lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Asakura. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Higgins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Higgins takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Higgins clinches up against the cage.
Higgins tries to break the clinch but Asakura is controlling the position.
Higgins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Higgins breaks the clinch.
Good shot there by Asakura.
Asakura lands a jab.#CL#
Asakura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Higgins, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Higgins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Higgins slips a straight right by Asakura.
Asakura takes a swing at Higgins's ribcage but misses.
Higgins throws out a counter right but Asakura avoids it with no problem.
Asakura moves away from the strike by Higgins.
Asakura misses with a straight right. #T3##CL#
Asakura gets a clinch.
Higgins lands an uppercut.
Higgins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Asakura lands a body punch.
Asakura lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Higgins is rocked!
Asakura throws a head punch that misses.
Higgins is still on wobbly legs! Can Asakura finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Asakura fails to land.
Asakura misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asakura.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Higgins.
Asakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Higgins.
Asakura throws a head punch that misses.
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Higgins can do to turn this around?
Asakura misses with the head strike.
Asakura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asakura lands a body shot.
Asakura working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Higgins.
Higgins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asakura.
Higgins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asakura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Higgins. #TD#
Asakura lands a takedown into guard.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet but Asakura passes 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!#REVB#
Asakura is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Higgins is hurt! He's hurt bad - Asakura fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Higgins from any more punishment! Congratulations to Asakura! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Asakura!
After winning the bout, Tyson Asakura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 25, 2021
#R1#
Asakura scores with a shot to the body.
Fast looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Asakura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fast stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Asakura thuds a left hand into Fast's body.
Fast has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fast takes one to the side of the head.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Asakura knocks Fast out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyson Asakura!
A very excited looking Tyson Asakura 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: WCF 73: Garcia vs Baker     
Date:   May 22, 2021
#R1#
Asakura fails to land with a series of punches.
Asakura throws a combination that misses
and Tragedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Tyson Asakura has been cut.
Asakura shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tragedy eats them both and turns towards Asakura to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Trage Tragedy has been cut.
Tragedy misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Tragedy. Beautiful body shot.
No joy there for Asakura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Asakura lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Asakura!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asakura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tragedy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Asakura thinking.
Tragedy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Asakura is able to avoid easily.
Tragedy tried to score with a low kick but Asakura checks it.
Tragedy misses with a straight right.
We've been hearing reports that Asakura has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Asakura lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tragedy backs up against the cage.
Tragedy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asakura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tragedy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asakura scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Tragedy lands with a cross. #CL2#
Tragedy closes the distance and clinches.
Tragedy lands a hook that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Asakura is trying to break the clinch but Tragedy is controlling him.
Asakura tries to throw a body punch but Tragedy avoids it by throwing Asakura back against the cage.
Asakura misses with a punch on the inside.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Tragedy.
Asakura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asakura swings wildly with an uppercut but Tragedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tragedy blocks an uppercut.
Tragedy stalling in the clinch but Asakura improves position.
Asakura lands a shoulder strike.
Asakura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Asakura drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tragedy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Asakura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Tragedy just leaning against Asakura, taking a breather.
Asakura is trying to force a seperation but Tragedy has the dominant position.
Tragedy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Asakura.
Asakura changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tragedy fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Asakura closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tragedy did well to prevent Asakura getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tragedy is concentrating on defense, preventing Asakura from advancing position.
Asakura slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Asakura prevents Tragedy from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tragedy trying to control but Asakura postures up.
Asakura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters 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.
Tragedy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Asakura throws a big counter combination but Tragedy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Asakura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Asakura throws a right and a left that Tragedy avoids nicely.
Asakura misses with a two punch combination.
Tragedy throws a chopping leg kick but Asakura manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Asakura fails to land with a series of punches.
Asakura moves away from the strike by Tragedy.
Asakura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A low kick lands for Tragedy.
Asakura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
A big right from Tragedy misses.
Asakura stalks Tragedy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tragedy's face. Tragedy staggers backwards, shaken.
Asakura shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tragedy sprawls well. Tragedy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Asakura gets slowly back to his feet.
Asakura misses with a double jab
enabling Tragedy to counter with a crisp jab.
Asakura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tragedy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Asakura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tragedy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asakura misses with a double jab.
Asakura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tragedy throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tragedy misses with a low kick.
Asakura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tragedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tragedy can do to turn this around?
Asakura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tragedy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asakura checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Tragedy.
Tragedy lands with a shot to the body.
Asakura throws a right and a left that Tragedy avoids nicely.
Asakura swinging wildly here.
Trage Tragedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tragedy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Asakura swinging wildly here.
Asakura misses with a wild combination.
Tragedy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Asakura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick lands for Tragedy.
Tyson Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Tragedy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Asakura connects with a single shot there.
Asakura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tragedy to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Asakura blocks a head kick by Tragedy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asakura throws a right and a left that Tragedy avoids nicely.
Asakura misses with a wild combination.
Asakura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Tragedy to counter with a crisp jab.
Tragedy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tyson Asakura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Asakura misses.
Tragedy throws a big shot that misses.
Tragedy scores with a jab. Asakura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Asakura fails to land with a series of punches.
Tragedy is looking to clinch but Asakura is avoiding it.
Tragedy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tragedy wants to land a leg kick but Asakura is out of range.
Asakura displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Asakura lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Asakura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Tragedy misses.
Asakura tries to bum rush Tragedy with a series of wild strikes but Tragedy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Tragedy closes the distance and clinches.
Tragedy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tragedy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Asakura tries to throw a body punch but Tragedy avoids it by throwing Asakura back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Tragedy.
Asakura is working for takedown but Tragedy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Asakura throws a head punch that misses.
Tragedy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Asakura seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tragedy can turn it around.
Asakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Tragedy.
Tragedy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Asakura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asakura is trying to break the clinch but Tragedy is controlling him.
Asakura misses with some punches. #TD#
Asakura gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tragedy is trying to control but Asakura manages to pass to mount! #T4#
Asakura controlling the position easily from mount.
Tragedy is desperately trying to improve his position but Asakura has a good base and remains in mount.
Asakura controlling from the full mount.
Asakura prevents Tragedy from getting the reversal.
Asakura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Asakura seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tragedy for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Trage Tragedy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Asakura fails to land with a series of punches.
Asakura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asakura appears to be looking for a big counter.
Asakura fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Tragedy.
Tragedy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asakura on the side of the head.
Asakura misses with a two punch combination.
Tragedy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tragedy misses with the combination.
Asakura tries to bum rush Tragedy with a series of wild strikes but Tragedy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Asakura throws a right hand that Tragedy ducks under and follows up with a left that Tragedy also avoids with ease.
Tragedy leaves Asakura with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tragedy.
A punch combination from Asakura misses.
Tragedy replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Asakura blocks it well.
Asakura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Asakura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Tragedy throws a low kick but Asakura avoids it.
Asakura misses with a double jab
and Tragedy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asakura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tragedy slips a straight right by Asakura.
Tragedy counters with a body kick.
Tragedy misses with a hook.
Asakura misses with a series of wild punches.
Tragedy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tragedy misses with a head kick.
Asakura misses with a two punch combination.
Asakura's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Asakura duly obliges.
Tragedy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tragedy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Asakura's head.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura misses with a double jab
and Tragedy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Asakura misses with a two punch combination.
Tragedy unleashes a big counter combination but Asakura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Asakura throws a series of punches but Tragedy avoids them all with ease.
Tragedy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Asakura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Asakura throws a right and a left that Tragedy avoids nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tragedy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#Tyson Asakura's cut is getting worse.
Asakura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tragedy counters with a series of strikes. Asakura will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tragedy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tragedy lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Tragedy misses.
Tragedy thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Tragedy misses.
Tragedy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asakura changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Asakura. Those never looked like landing.
Tragedy unleashes a big counter combination but Asakura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Asakura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tragedy counters with a stiff right hand.
Asakura walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tragedy dips to his left and cracks Asakura with an uppercut!#ROC2#Asakura is rocked!
Tragedy lands an overhand right.
Oh Asakura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Asakura misses with a two punch combination.
A punch lands to the side of Asakura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tragedy throws a right and a left that Asakura avoids nicely.
Asakura throws a series of punches but Tragedy moves out of range.
Tragedy dodges the punch combination from Asakura.
Asakura looks to land a combination but Tragedy avoids it well.
Asakura seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asakura misses with a combination
and Tragedy counters with an outside leg kick.
Tragedy closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Asakura! Tragedy dives in looking to finish! Asakura is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trage Tragedy!
An out of breath Trage Tragedy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: WCF 63: Camara vs Skystalker     
Date:   Mar 13, 2021
#R1#
Asakura looks to land a right hand but Gordon moved out of range.#TD#
Gordon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gordon showed some decent athleticism there.
Gordon is controlling the pace.
Asakura trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Asakura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Asakura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordon pulls his head out easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Gordon'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.#SUB2#
Asakura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Gordon is trying for a kimura here. Asakura looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gordon wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Gordon!
Ryan Gordon took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

 

Event: WCF 54: Camara vs Rader     
Date:   Jan 09, 2021
#R1#
Feet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Feet throws a low kick but Asakura moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Feet misses its intended target.
Feet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Asakura ducks right into an uppercut from Feet.
Feet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Asakura connects with a single shot there.
Feet avoids the body shot from Asakura.
Asakura wants to clinch.
Feet throws the left hand but Asakura avoids the punch easily.
Asakura avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asakura dives in and grabs Feet's left leg, looking for a takedown. Feet pushes down on Asakura's head and hops out.
Feet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asakura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Feet.
Asakura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Feet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Feet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Feet moves out of range as Asakura strikes.
Nice defenses there by Asakura.
Asakura is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Feet with a body shot.#T1#
Feet swats away the attempt to clinch by Asakura.
Asakura just misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura lands a slapping body shot.
Asakura dips to his left and cracks Feet with an uppercut!
Feet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asakura moves away.
Feet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Feet misses with a body shot.
Feet has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Feet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Feet wants it to stay on the feet.
Asakura avoids the head kick by Feet.
Feet throws a hook but Asakura avoids it easily.#TD2#
Asakura closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feet wants to control but Asakura postures up.
Feet is looking for a sweep.
Asakura works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
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!
Asakura creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Feet sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2#
Asakura in side control, throwing shots but Feet defends.
Asakura landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Feet is looking for a sweep.
Asakura landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Asakura working the head with strikes.
Asakura cracks Feet with a big right hand but Feet just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Asakura laying and praying for a moment but Feet takes advantage and regains half guard.
Feet wants to get back to full guard.
Feet is refusing to be controlled, as Asakura sits in half guard. #T3#
Feet looks like he's trying to stand up.
Asakura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Feet wants to get back to full guard.
Asakura passes into side control, despite Feet's attempt to control the position.
Asakura is looking to take a break and control but Feet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Asakura connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Feet some visible discomfort.
Feet takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Asakura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Feet keeps working.
Asakura in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
Asakura controlling from side mount.
Asakura wants to control but Feet is keeping him busy.
Feet struggling a bit here.
Asakura scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Feet to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Feet's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Feet tries to buck Asakura off but Asakura is having none of it.
Asakura connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Feet some visible discomfort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Asakura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Feet staying out of range there.
Feet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asakura moves away.
Asakura throws a good cross that connects.
Feet attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Asakura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asakura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Feet's hands.
Feet lands with a kick to the ribs. #TD2#
Asakura shoots in and gets a takedown into Feet's guard.

Feet wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Feet lands a jab to the head.
Feet moves out of range of the strikes.
A cross from Asakura lands.
Feet scoring well with a low kick there.
Asakura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Feet as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Feet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Feet.
Feet misses with some punches.
Feet tries a body shot but Asakura blocks it. #T1#
Asakura is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Feet is defending well.
Asakura can't get the takedown.
Seemah Feet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Asakura.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asakura. #TD2#
Asakura is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Feet can't fight it off and eventually Asakura manages to take the fight to the floor. Feet looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Feet has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Asakura off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Feet misses with a body shot.
Seemah Feet is winning the standup battle so far.
Asakura on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Asakura manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Feet on his heels. He'll look to pass Feet's guard now, I'm sure.

Feet uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Asakura or perhaps it was just good defense by Feet, which made it look bad.
Asakura slips under a jab from Feet.
Asakura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Feet's head backwards.#CL#
Feet drives through and clinches with Asakura against the cage.
Asakura gets through Feet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Feet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asakura.#T2#
Feet misses with some punches.
Feet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Feet misses with a body punch.
Asakura working hard to break the clinch.
Feet prevents the takedown attempt.
Asakura blocks a body shot from Feet.
Feet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Feet leaning his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Asakura.
Feet gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Asakura.
Feet lands a right hand.
Asakura pushes Feet back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Asakura is looking for a takedown.
Asakura is trying to drag Feet to the mat but Feet just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Still in the clinch, Feet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Feet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seemah Feet has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3##TD2#
Asakura has clasped his hands together around Feet's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Feet is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asakura working away.
Check out the look on Asakura's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Feet manages to work his way to half guard, despite Asakura's best efforts.
Feet wants to improve his position but Asakura is controlling well.
Feet keeping hold of Asakura's head, controlling as best he can.
Feet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Asakura is working away from the top position though.
Asakura stops Feet from getting back to his feet. #T4##SUB#
Feet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Asakura pulls his head out easily.
Asakura winds up and cracks Feet with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Feet tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Feet is looking to control Asakura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Feet avoid being mounted?
Feet keeping control of the position.
Asakura is thwarting Feet's attempts to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Feet is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Asakura scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seemah Feet dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Feet tries to clinch but Asakura moves out of range.
Asakura tries to counter with a clinch but Feet shakes him off and moves away.
Feet misses with a straight right.
Feet throws a sloppy head kick and Asakura moves out of range easily.
Asakura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Feet sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Feet moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Asakura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Feet manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Feet.
Asakura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Feet punishes Asakura's body with a nice straight punch.
Asakura shoots in for a takedown but Feet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Feet misses its target.
Feet takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Asakura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Seemah Feet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Asakura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet throws an overhand right that lands on Asakura's shoulder, as Asakura tries to avoid the shot.
Feet takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Asakura lands with a good body shot.
Feet is looking to take this fight 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!
Feet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asakura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Asakura! But no joy.#T1#
Asakura cracks Feet with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Asakura thuds a left hand into Feet's body.
Asakura misses with an uppercut. Feet saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Feet misses its target.
Feet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Feet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asakura cracks a nice hook into Feet's ribs.
Asakura fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Asakura drives through with a takedown into guard.
Asakura throws a strike but Feet rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Asakura trying to keep a closed guard but Feet is proving a slippery customer.
Feet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU#
Feet gets to his feet - Asakura follows without any prompting.
Feet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Feet thuds his shin into the meat of Asakura's side.
Asakura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Feet on the side of the head.
Feet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asakura lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asakura, as that shot connected.
Feet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asakura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Feet as he jumps to the side.
Asakura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Feet defends it nicely.
Feet went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Asakura steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Feet. That one must have hurt.
Feet lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD2#
Feet tries to sprawl but Asakura drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Asakura prevents Feet from standing back up. #T3#
Feet taking some punishment here, with Asakura in his half guard. #SUB#
Feet looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Feet regains full guard. Nicely done.
Asakura wants to control from the top but Feet keeps moving.
Feet seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Asakura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Feet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Asakura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Asakura wants to control from the top but Feet keeps moving. #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.
Feet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Asakura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Asakura connects with a couple of short punches.
Asakura postures up.
Feet trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Asakura with a nice head shot there.
Feet wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Asakura is now in half guard.
Feet is looking for a sweep. Asakura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyson Asakura.
I think Asakura 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Asakura!

 

Event: WCF WNF 29: Bardia vs Makino     
Date:   Nov 25, 2020
#R1#
Asakura lands with a nice body punch.
Asakura throws a good cross that connects.
Asakura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanchez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Asakura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asakura shoots in but no luck this time.
Asakura lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asakura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanchez.
Asakura takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Asakura lands with a hook. Sanchez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've been informed that Asakura 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.
Sanchez moves out of range as Asakura strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura scores with a nice right hand.
Asakura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanchez pinned against the cage. Sanchez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sanchez tries to counter with a takedown but Asakura is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Asakura slips a straight right by Sanchez.#TD#
Sanchez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Asakura!
Asakura tries to buck Sanchez off but Sanchez is having none of it.
Asakura wants to control but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Asakura is working from the bottom.
Asakura struggling a bit here.
Sanchez taking a break here but Asakura is having none of it and regains half guard.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Asakura won't allow it. #T2##SUB2#
Asakura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanchez pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Asakura looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Asakura defending well.
Asakura is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanchez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanchez's back!
Asakura lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez just trying to survive but Asakura is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asakura is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Sanchez. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Sanchez is trying to remain composed but Asakura is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Asakura is landing with strikes. Sanchez can't take much more of this.
Asakura is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Asakura gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Asakura gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Asakura apologises and we restart here on the feet. #T3##TD2#
Asakura shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Asakura controlling him for the moment.
Asakura seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Asakura controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez looking to control. #SUB#
Sanchez working for a triangle but Asakura defends it easily.
Sanchez working a defensive guard but Asakura passes into half guard.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Asakura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez is pressing down on Asakura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Asakura lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Asakura lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asakura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Asakura with a nice head shot there.
Asakura sitting in guard here, content to control.
Asakura scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sanchez pulls Asakura in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Asakura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Asakura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sanchez enables Asakura to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sanchez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Asakura postures up and lands a big shot to Sanchez's brow. #SUB#
Sanchez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Asakura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Asakura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Asakura from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sanchez working for a triangle but Asakura defends it easily.
Asakura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Asakura controlling him for the moment.
Asakura sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet. #SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a triangle here but Asakura uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sanchez is not content to let Asakura control the position.
Asakura lands a nice forearm strike.
Sanchez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Asakura cracks Sanchez with a big elbow.
Check out the look on Asakura's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T2#
Asakura scores with punches from side control.
Asakura working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Asakura cracks Sanchez with a big elbow.
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Asakura scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sanchez to see if he's OK.
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!
Sanchez is looking to reverse the position.
Asakura moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sanchez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Asakura connects with a decent elbow.
Asakura scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Sanchez is trying to improve his position.
Asakura lands a nice forearm strike.
Asakura scoring with punches and elbows.
Asakura lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sanchez down.
Sanchez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Asakura 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. #T4#
Asakura drops an elbow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez moves into full guard.
Asakura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Asakura cracks Sanchez with a solid left hand.
Asakura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Asakura is proving a slippery customer.
Asakura is working Sanchez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tyson Asakura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Asakura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Asakura postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sanchez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Asakura darts in looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets double underhooks and turns Asakura into the cage.
Asakura moves out of range of the strikes.
Asakura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanchez's head backwards.
Asakura lands a head shot.#CL2#
Asakura pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Sanchez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sanchez tries to advance to mount but can't.
Asakura tries to buck Sanchez off but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sanchez looking to control but Asakura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Asakura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Sanchez wants to finish this one by submission but Asakura is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sanchez.
Asakura working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Sanchez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Asakura is surviving well by controlling Sanchez's body position as best he can.
Asakura really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Sanchez trying to control but Asakura is having none of it.
Asakura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Sanchez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Asakura manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Asakura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Asakura is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Asakura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Sanchez seems to be looking for submissions.
Sanchez is thwarting Asakura's attempts to control the position.
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Asakura is defending the position.
Sanchez is thwarting Asakura's attempts to control the position.
Sanchez is trying to control. Asakura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Asakura actively working from the bottom here.
Sanchez trying to mount his opponent but Asakura defends it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Asakura looking for submissions off his back.
Asakura wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed right hand from Asakura misses the target.
Asakura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Asakura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hector Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asakura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanchez's head backwards.

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 Hector Sanchez.
Well Asakura 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Asakura!

 

Event: WCF 41: Komakech vs Curtis     
Date:   Oct 03, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asakura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Clark has Asakura up against the cage in a clinch.
Asakura tries to score a body lock takedown but Clark shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Asakura gets through Clark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Asakura 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.
Asakura is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Clark is defending well.
Asakura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asakura blocks an uppercut.
Asakura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asakura has Clark pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clark manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wesley Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Asakura.
Asakura drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clark pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Clark closes the distance and clinches.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Asakura uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Asakura.
Our sources have told us that Clark has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Asakura is looking to take this one to the mat.
Clark prevents the takedown attempt.
Clark prevents the takedown attempt.
Asakura drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clark pulls his leg out and moves 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!
Clark avoids the body shot from Asakura. #T1#
Clark defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Asakura.
Clark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A lazy left from Asakura finds it's target.
Asakura connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clark momentarily.
Clark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asakura moves away.
Asakura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clark.
Clark takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Asakura swats away the attempt to clinch by Clark.
Asakura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clark drops his hands momentarily and Asakura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Asakura closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Clark's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Asakura.
Asakura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Asakura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clark wants to stand and escape but Asakura is having none of it.
Asakura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Asakura won't allow Clark to get back to his feet.
Asakura throws a big right hand that misses.
Clark is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Asakura is working Clark over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Asakura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Asakura with a nice head shot there.
Asakura is working Clark over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Asakura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Asakura stops Clark from standing up. #ES#
Clark wriggles free and stands up.
Asakura lands with a nice body punch.
Clark doesn't manage to clinch there - Asakura circles away.
Asakura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Clark rather than just go for the knockout.
Asakura circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clark fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Asakura shoots in and bounces Clark off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Clark scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Clark closes the distance and pushes Asakura back into the cage.
Clark throws a punch but it's blocked by Asakura.
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asakura blocks an uppercut.
Asakura blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Clark stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark.
Asakura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asakura is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clark gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Asakura misses with some punches.
Clark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clark fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Clark clinches up against the cage.
Asakura tries to score a body lock takedown but Clark shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Clark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asakura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark.
Asakura is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Clark throws a head punch that misses.
Asakura is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Clark is defending well.#TD2#
Clark is fighting off a takedown attempt but Asakura is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Clark to the mat. Clark regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Clark wants to stand up but Asakura is controlling him.
Asakura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tyson Asakura will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clark takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Clark moves into range and clinches up with Asakura.
Clark lands a shoulder strike.
Asakura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clark after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Asakura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clark tries to clinch but Asakura is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Asakura misses the target. #CL#
Clark moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Asakura has Clark pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Asakura pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Clark tumbling to the mat - Asakura dives into Clark's guard.
Asakura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Asakura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES#
Clark wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clark there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Clark has Asakura up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clark. #T1#
Asakura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Clark lands a shoulder strike.
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asakura prevents a body shot from Clark.
Asakura blocks an uppercut.
Asakura tries for a takedown but Clark manages to get underhooks.
Asakura changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clark fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wesley Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Asakura.
Asakura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clark's head.
Asakura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clark.
Asakura 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.
Asakura catches Clark with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A combination from Clark does no damage. #CL#
Clark darts in and clinches Asakura up against the cage.
Clark throws a punch but it's blocked by Asakura. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Clark fails to land.
Asakura drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clark pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clark fails with an attempt to clinch.
Asakura thuds a left hand into Clark's body.
Tyson Asakura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clark jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#It looks like Tyson Asakura has been cut.
Clark's corner calls for a 1-2. Clark obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Clark jabs Asakura right on the nose. Asakura blinks but takes it well.
Asakura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clark was well out of range. Poor timing from Asakura.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wesley Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asakura circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asakura swats away the attempt to clinch by Clark.
Asakura throws out a counter right but Clark avoids it with no problem.
Clark tries to clinch but Asakura moves out of range.
Clark is looking to clinch.
Clark sets himself, and Asakura steps forward looking for the clinch! Clark avoids it this time.
Asakura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Clark lands a nice shot that snaps Asakura's head back.
Clark connects with a looping right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Asakura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asakura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Tyson Asakura's cut even more.
Asakura lands with a right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Asakura throws out a loose jab but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clark's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Asakura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clark scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Asakura darts in and clinches Clark up against the cage.
Clark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asakura can't get the takedown.
Asakura misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Clark.
Asakura is breathing heavily.
Clark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clark has a couple of punches blocked by Asakura.
Clark lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Asakura wants a takedown.
Wesley Clark has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asakura goes for a takedown attempt but Clark pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T4#
Asakura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!#KD#
Clark sends Asakura crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Clark is motioning to the referee to let Asakura up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Asakura is rocked!#CL#
Clark moves into range and clinches up with Asakura.
Asakura is still on wobbly legs! Can Clark finish him?
Asakura is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Asakura tries for a takedown. No joy.
Clark scores with a shoulder strike.
Clark dips a shoulder and cracks Asakura with a mighty uppercut! Asakura falls back against the cage and Clark unloads with a barrage of strikes! Asakura is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Clark screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Clark!
A victorious Wesley Clark thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: WCF WNF 17: Mulder vs Levesque     
Date:   Sep 02, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Asakura.
Asakura 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.
McKill 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Asakura under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like Tyson Asakura has been cut.
Asakura tests McKill 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tyson Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Asakura. Beautiful body shot.
Asakura throws a good cross that connects. #TD#
Asakura looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Asakura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McKill on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
McKill looking for submissions off his back.
Asakura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Asakura not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Asakura is pressing down on McKill 's thigh, looking to free his foot. McKill is holding on for now.
McKill is looking to control Asakura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McKill avoid being mounted?
Asakura scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKill wants to control but Asakura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Asakura scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Asakura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Asakura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Asakura working the head and body with strikes.
Asakura thows a huge punch but McKill dodges it nicely.
McKill is trying to get back to full guard.
Asakura is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
McKill on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Asakura is trying to control. McKill wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Asakura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McKill has a hand on Asakura's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Asakura takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Asakura connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Asakura with a couple of short strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Asakura with the ground and pound from mount.
Asakura lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T3#
Asakura landing strikes from the mount.
Asakura landing strikes, looking to finish!
Asakura raining down shots from the mount!
McKill 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.
Asakura lands a couple of good shots and McKill has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Asakura has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for McKill . #ROC#McKill is rocked!
Asakura scores with punches and elbows.
McKill is still in real trouble! Can Asakura finish him?
Asakura lands strikes to the head.
You can see the frustration on McKill 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McKill seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asakura trying to control momentarily.
McKill is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T4#
Asakura lands a shot to the body.
McKill is taking damage to the body and head.
McKill is covering up but some of the strikes from Asakura are getting through and doing damage.
You can see the frustration on McKill 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Asakura lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Asakura.
Asakura loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can McKill hold on?
I really don't envy McKill right now.
Asakura scores with strikes from the back.
Asakura throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting McKill !
McKill covers up after that shot from Asakura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Asakura's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McKill misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Asakura moves into the clinch.#TD#
Asakura gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Asakura is trying to control. McKill wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Asakura.
Asakura with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Asakura 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.
Asakura wants to lay and pray for a moment but McKill keeps working.
McKill taking some punishment here, with Asakura in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura is stalling here. McKill is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Asakura seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McKill has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Asakura tries to bench press McKill off him but McKill keeps the position.
Asakura tries to control but McKill manages to take his back.#T1#
Asakura tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Asakura tries to hold on but McKill pushes him away.
Asakura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McKill wants to control the pace but Asakura is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asakura tries to lock up and control but McKill gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McKill is trying to take his opponent's back.
Asakura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McKill lands a big elbow. #T2#
Asakura wants to control but McKill is having none of it.
Asakura is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
McKill looking to secure an arm triangle but Asakura defends it well.
McKill wants to control the pace but Asakura is squirming around nicely.
Asakura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McKill unloads with some shots from mount but Asakura bucks and avoids them well.
Asakura tries to hold on but McKill pushes him away.
Asakura tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Asakura tries to lock up and control but McKill gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Asakura is trying to reverse the position but instead McKill has taken his back - oops!#SUB2#
McKill is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Asakura is really stuck here.
Asakura trying to control the action but McKill just sinks the hooks in.
Asakura is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Asakura trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
McKill punishes Asakura with strikes from the back mount.
Asakura tries to break free.
McKill is not going to allow Asakura to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
McKill looking to break Asakura's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Asakura remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McKill will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Asakura is in bad spot here.
Asakura turns into McKill and is now in his guard.
McKill wants to control the position but Asakura says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
McKill is looking to control Asakura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McKill avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Asakura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kev McKill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyson Asakura'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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Asakura feints and as McKill raises his hands in defense, Asakura changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Asakura landing some decent shots from guard.
Asakura lands a couple of elbows.
McKill can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Asakura controls the pace.
Asakura with a nice head shot there.
McKill keeping moving, preventing Asakura from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Asakura keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McKill 's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McKill is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Asakura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Asakura working for a triangle but McKill defends it easily. #SUB#
Asakura isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McKill stacks Asakura on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McKill !
You can see the frustration on Asakura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Asakura regains half guard.#SUB#
Asakura looking for submissions off his back.
Asakura trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Asakura actively working from the bottom here.
McKill sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Asakura defending well though.
McKill perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3##SUB2#
McKill is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Asakura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Asakura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Asakura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Asakura has hold of McKill 's hands but McKill slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Asakura regains full guard. Nicely done.
McKill trying to control the position from guard on top but Asakura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asakura keeping full guard, as McKill tries to pass. #SUB#
Asakura looking for a guillotine here but McKill defends easily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Asakura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Asakura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asakura 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Asakura!

 

Event: WCF 32: Dirk vs Deertay     
Date:   Aug 01, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asakura closes the distance and clinches up with Salva, looking for a takedown. Asakura pushes Salva against the cage but Salva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Salva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asakura.#TD2#
Salva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Asakura to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Salva trying to control the position.
Asakura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Asakura 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Asakura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Asakura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Asakura seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Asakura 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.
Asakura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Salva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Asakura on the ground.#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#
Asakura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Asakura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Asakura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Salva wants to stand but Asakura is controlling the position.
Asakura sitting in guard here, content to control.
Asakura pushing down on Salva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Asakura passes the guard and advances to mount!
Salva tries to hold on but Asakura postures up.#SUB2#
Asakura is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Salva has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Asakura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4##SUB2#
Asakura has hold of Salva's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Salva manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB2#
Asakura is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Salva is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Salva flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Asakura anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Salva and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Asakura slips an arm under Salva chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Asakura has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Asakura is squeezing on Salva like an anaconda would it's prey. Salva fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyson Asakura!

 

Event: WCF 28: Garcia vs Asakura     
Date:   Jul 04, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asakura just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Asakura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asakura. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Asakura scores with a hook to the body. Garcia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asakura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tyson Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asakura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garcia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Asakura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Asakura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Asakura moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Asakura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asakura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garcia 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!
Garcia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Asakura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asakura. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asakura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Garcia rather than just go for the knockout.
Asakura misses the shot to the body.
Garcia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Tyson Asakura has been cut.
Asakura swats away the attempt to clinch by Garcia.
A little jabbing left from Asakura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Garcia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Asakura slips under a jab.
Asakura throws a good cross that connects.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Asakura misses the shot to the body.
Asakura throws a body shot but no joy.
Asakura misses with a looping left.
Asakura 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.
Asakura punishes Garcia's body with a nice straight punch.
Garcia wants to clinch.
Asakura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garcia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asakura scrambles back to his feet.
Asakura lands with an uppercut that bounces Garcia off the cage and back into range.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Asakura.
Asakura slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Asakura. #T2#
Nice shot lands for Asakura.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asakura connects with a single shot there.
Asakura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Asakura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Asakura moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
Asakura throws a jab when Garcia was well out of range.
Garcia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Garcia rushes Asakura and presses him up against the cage.
Garcia misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Asakura drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Asakura working for a triangle but Garcia defends it easily. #SUB2#
Asakura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garcia throwing strikes but missing. #T3##SUB2#
Garcia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garcia throwing strikes from guard but Asakura blocks nicely.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Asakura is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Asakura looking for a guillotine here but Garcia defends easily. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Asakura has his foot on Garcia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garcia works his way back into a safe position though.#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.#SUB2#
Asakura is looking for a triangle but Garcia pushes his legs off easily.
Asakura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garcia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Asakura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garcia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garcia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Asakura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Garcia throws a big elbow that misses.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Asakura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Asakura's head.
Garcia is pushing down on Asakura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Asakura is fighting to maintain full guard but Garcia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Asakura is looking to control Garcia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Asakura avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tyson Asakura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyson Asakura's cut.
That's time! Garcia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Asakura lunges at Garcia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garcia's hand.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Asakura moved out of range nicely.
Asakura lands a nice shot to the body.
Asakura misses with a looping left.
Asakura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Asakura lands with an overhand left.
Asakura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Garcia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Garcia is looking to clinch but Asakura is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asakura. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asakura thuds a left hand into Garcia's body.
Nice straight punches there by Asakura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Asakura.
Asakura needs to keep his hands up - Garcia had a free shot at his head there.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia digs a good body shot into Asakura's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
A little feinted left hand from Garcia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Asakura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garcia doesn't seem bothered though.
Garcia tries to clinch there but Asakura circles away.
Asakura looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.#T1#
Garcia drops his hands momentarily and Asakura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garcia takes a swing at Asakura's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Garcia clinches.
Garcia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asakura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garcia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Asakura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Garcia to keep the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Garcia.
Garcia lands a body shot.
Garcia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura avoids the elbow strike from Garcia, against the cage.
Asakura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garcia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mickey Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Asakura.
Garcia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garcia throws a punch but it's blocked by Asakura.
Garcia lands an elbow inside that Asakura shrugs off.
Asakura tries to pull guard but Garcia won't allow it.
Asakura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Garcia to keep the fight standing.
Asakura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Asakura is breathing heavily.
Garcia lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Tyson Asakura's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura has had enough of the clinch but Garcia keeps him there for the moment.
Garcia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Asakura tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
Our sources have told us that Garcia has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T2#
Garcia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garcia lands a hook that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Garcia lands an elbow that stopped Asakura in his tracks for a moment.
Asakura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garcia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Asakura takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#The cut above Tyson Asakura's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mickey Garcia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asakura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asakura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garcia just stands there and leans against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Garcia.
Asakura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Garcia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Garcia.
Asakura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Garcia lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Asakura jumps guard but Garcia turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Garcia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Garcia lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Garcia.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garcia.
Garcia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Garcia lands a right hand.
Garcia tries a body shot but Asakura blocks it.
Garcia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Asakura's efforts to push away.#T3#
Asakura takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#Tyson Asakura's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Garcia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Garcia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asakura tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garcia smiles and moves away.
Garcia connects with a looping right hand.
Tyson Asakura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcia throws a shot to the body.
Asakura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garcia throws a body punch but Asakura moves out of range.
Garcia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Asakura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asakura thuds a left hand into Garcia's body.
Garcia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asakura lands a nice shot that snaps Garcia's head back.
Garcia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Asakura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Garcia lands a jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mickey Garcia!
Mickey Garcia retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Mickey Garcia 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: Thoroughbred Thursday XIV     
Date:   May 21, 2020
#R1#
Alexei throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Asakura counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Alexei!
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.#SUB2#
Asakura is trying to get an arm triangle but Alexei is defending well.
Alexei is looking for a sweep.
Asakura tries to score with some ground and pound. Alexei controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Alexei takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Alexei struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Asakura is trying to get an arm triangle but Alexei is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Alexei struggling a bit here.
Alexei tries to bench press Asakura off him but Asakura keeps the position.
Asakura cracks Alexei with a big right hand but Alexei just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Asakura taking a breather here. #SU2#
Asakura decides to stand back up.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Alexei.
Asakura follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Asakura gets a takedown into half guard.
Asakura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Alexei is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asakura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Alexei gets full guard.
Asakura controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alexei wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Asakura throws a big elbow that misses.
Asakura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Asakura stopping the sweep attempt from Alexei.
Asakura content to stall in guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Asakura shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Asakura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alexei has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alexei wants to improve his position but Asakura is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Alexei blocks a head kick by Asakura.
Alexei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alexei looks to land a left hand but Asakura moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Asakura has closed the distance and engaged Alexei in a clinch. #TD2#
Asakura successfully pulls guard.
Asakura wants to stand and escape but Alexei is having none of it.
Asakura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexei slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Asakura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alexei can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura controlling the position.#T1#
Asakura is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Alexei dives into side control.
Asakura is looking for a sweep.
Alexei trying to control the position but Asakura is working away.
Alexei is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Asakura is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Asakura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alexei wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Alexei.
Asakura can't do much from the bottom here.
Alexei tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Tyson Asakura has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB#
Alexei tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alexei has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Asakura avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Alexei.
Asakura is not content to let Alexei control the position.
Asakura can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maximilian Alexei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asakura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Alexei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Alexei backs off Asakura throws a huge counter combo but Alexei manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Asakura clinches with his opponent.
Asakura tries to pull guard but Alexei won't allow it.
Asakura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alexei after a bit of a struggle.
Alexei throws a head punch that misses.
Alexei is pressed up against the cage. Asakura has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alexei down to the mat. Alexei avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maximilian Alexei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Asakura.
Asakura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alexei defends it nicely.
Alexei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alexei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asakura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Asakura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alexei, pushing him back against the cage.
Asakura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alexei.
Alexei throws a punch but it's blocked by Asakura.
Alexei wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Alexei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alexei up against the cage.
Alexei has a couple of punches blocked by Asakura. #BC2#
Asakura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Asakura gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Asakura has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Alexei avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD2#
Asakura throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alexei tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Asakura is in Alexei's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Asakura decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Alexei, up you get!
Asakura throws a leg kick but Alexei checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tyson Asakura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Alexei slaps away a takedown attempt from Asakura, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Asakura instigates a clinch.
Asakura'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.
Asakura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asakura changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alexei fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Asakura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asakura scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asakura sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Asakura 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.
Alexei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Asakura. #T1##SUB#
Alexei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alexei can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Asakura controls the pace.#SU2#
Asakura gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Asakura clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Alexei breaks from the clinch.
Alexei throws a right and a left that Asakura avoids nicely.
Asakura throws a big counter head kick but Alexei avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Asakura looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Alexei!#SU2#
Asakura decides to stand up, so the ref orders Alexei to his feet. #T2#
Asakura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alexei circles away.
Maximilian Alexei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Asakura.
Alexei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asakura.
Alexei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Asakura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Asakura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Asakura content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD2#
Asakura works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Alexei is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!#BC2#
Asakura breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Asakura closes the distance and clinches.
Alexei is trying to pull guard but Asakura has him pressed against the cage.
Alexei misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3##TD2#
Asakura has picked Alexei up - he's going for a ride! Asakura dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Alexei is trying to maintain the position but Asakura is very close to passing his half guard.
Alexei is not content to let Asakura control the position.#SUB2#
Asakura is looking for a kimura but Alexei is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Asakura to get the leverage.
Alexei is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Asakura.
Asakura looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alexei with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Asakura is trying to control the action in half guard but Alexei is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Asakura sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Asakura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alexei is in trouble now - Asakura has advanced to mount!
Asakura punishing his opponent with strikes.
Maximilian Alexei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson Asakura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Asakura dominating with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Asakura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Asakura 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Asakura!

 

Event: Thoroughbred Thursday XIII     
Date:   May 07, 2020
#R1#
Road dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asakura. That did some damage!#CL#
Asakura gets tackled into the cage by Road. Road maintains the clinch.
Road throws a punch but it's blocked by Asakura.
Road tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Road goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Asakura gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Asakura stopping the sweep attempt from Road.
Road wants to improve his position but instead Asakura has moved into half guard.
Road is trying to get back to full guard.
Road is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Road regains full guard. Nicely done.
Asakura wants to control from the top but Road keeps moving.
Asakura slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Road 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#
Asakura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Asakura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Road.
Road throwing shots but Asakura is blocking nicely.
Asakura desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Asakura looks like he's trying to stand up.
Road missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Asakura wants to improve his position but Road is controlling well.
Road thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Asakura wants to control but Road is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Asakura is looking to improve his position.
Road sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Asakura defending well though.
Road working over Asakura with some ground and pound. Asakura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Asakura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Road.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Road lands a nice short elbow.
Asakura taking some punishment here, with Road in his half guard. #T3#
Asakura is holding on to half guard well.
Asakura trying to control here.
Road missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Asakura is pressing down on Road's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Road is looking to work some ground and pound but Asakura has wrist control.
Asakura wants to sweep here but Road controlling him for the moment.
Road stands up over Asakura, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Road throws a big elbow that misses.
Asakura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Asakura trying to control the position. #T4#
Road stands up over Asakura, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Asakura wants to stand but Road is controlling the position.
Road scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've been hearing that Road has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Asakura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Road's guard. #REVB#
Road looking for a sweep. Not yet Road, not yet. #SU2#
Asakura stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Asakura shoots in for a takedown but Road shows good takedown defense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Asakura shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Road's guard.
Asakura stopping the sweep attempt from Road.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raate Road dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Road takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Asakura checks a leg kick.
Asakura tries for a takedown but Road circles away easily
and Road counters with a good low kick that Asakura was not able to check.
Road fakes the leg kick and cracks Asakura in the body.
Nice sprawl there from Road as Asakura shoots in.
Road lands a head kick. Asakura smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Road gets a clinch. #TD2#
Asakura jumps guard.
Road wants to control from the top but Asakura keeps moving.
Asakura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Asakura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Road throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Asakura works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Asakura 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#
Road gets full guard.
Asakura trying to control but Road is working from the bottom.
Road is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asakura can do to turn this around?
Road is trying to control the position but Asakura postures up.
Asakura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Road swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Road keeping moving, preventing Asakura from controlling successfully.
Road wants to sweep here but Asakura controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Road 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#
Road missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Road looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Asakura with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Asakura pushes Road off looking to stand but Road dives back in and keeps control.
Road sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Asakura defending well though.
Asakura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Road.
Asakura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Road is thwarting Asakura's attempts to control the position.
Road prevents Asakura from improving his position.#T3#
Road lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Road landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Road is controlling the pace.
Asakura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Road.
Road thows a huge punch but Asakura dodges it nicely.
Road is thwarting Asakura's attempts to control the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Road lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Asakura manages to get to full guard.
Road throws a big right hand that misses.
Road trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Asakura manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Asakura lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Road is working an open guard so Asakura takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Road tries a head kick but it misses.
Road is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asakura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raate Road 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Road avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Asakura throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Road was covering up waiting for the punch and Asakura finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Asakura wants to control from the top but Road keeps moving. #SU2#
Asakura stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Road throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Asakura counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Asakura.
Road looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Road is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Asakura is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Road being controlled here, momentarily.
Asakura preventing the sweep. #T1#
Asakura is stalling in the full guard.
Road looking for a sweep. Not yet Road, not yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asakura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Road's guard.
Road wants to improve his position but Asakura is controlling well.
Asakura trying to pass the guard but Road defending well.
Road is not content to let Asakura control the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Road moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Asakura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Road 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.#SU2#
Road is working an open guard so Asakura takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Road misses with a straight right.
Asakura wants to counter with a clinch but Road pushes him away.
Road lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Road thows a leg kick but Asakura checks it #TD2#
and Asakura counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Asakura trying to control the position from guard on top but Road is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SU2#
Asakura decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Asakura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Road sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Asakura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Road moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raate Road seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Road lands a nice shot that snaps Asakura's head back.
Road throws a low kick but Asakura avoids it.
Asakura wants to counter the offense by Road and move into the clinch position.
Asakura wants to clinch.
Asakura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Road is fending him off so far but Asakura persists. Nope, Road circles away and we're back to standing.
Asakura blocks a head kick by Road. #TD2#
Asakura shoots in and bounces Road off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Road is on top in guard. #REVR#
Asakura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Road postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Road tries to free his leg and advance position but Asakura is retaining full guard.
Asakura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Road working some strikes from top position.
Road with a nice head shot there.
Tyson Asakura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Asakura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Asakura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Road 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raate Road!

Raate Road was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 02, 2020
#R1#
Schmitt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Asakura counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Asakura is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Schmitt!
Asakura dominating with strikes here.
Schmitt wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Asakura.
Asakura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schmitt is squirming around, avoiding Asakura's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura thowing shots but they're missing.
BOOM! Asakura connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T1#
Asakura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Asakura'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.
Schmitt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Asakura working the ground and pound effectively.
Asakura thowing shots but they're missing.
Schmitt is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Schmitt tries to hold on but Asakura postures up.
Asakura controlling the position easily from mount.
Schmitt manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Asakura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Schmitt tries to roll over but Asakura keeps him under control.
Schmitt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Asakura preventing the sweep.
Asakura trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmitt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asakura postures up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Asakura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Asakura moves into the clinch.
Asakura gets underhooks to prevent Schmitt's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Schmitt successfully pulls guard.
Asakura is in close to Schmitt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Asakura seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmitt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Schmitt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Asakura manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Asakura looking for a guillotine here but Schmitt defends easily.
Asakura wants to stand and escape but Schmitt is having none of it.
Schmitt trying to control but Asakura is working from the bottom.
Schmitt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Asakura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schmitt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Asakura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Asakura has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Schmitt trying to control but Asakura is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Asakura moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Schmitt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schmitt moves in looking to clinch but Asakura pushes him off.#TD#
Schmitt gets caught napping as Asakura dives in and scores a takedown. Schmitt manages to retain guard.
Schmitt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Asakura is one step ahead there. #T2#
Schmitt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Asakura postures up and lands a big shot to Schmitt's brow.
Asakura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Asakura tries to stand but Schmitt is controlling from the bottom.
Schmitt keeping moving, preventing Asakura from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tyson Asakura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##TD#
Asakura throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Schmitt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Asakura is in Schmitt's guard.
Asakura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Asakura wants to pass the guard but Schmitt is keeping the position.
Asakura trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmitt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asakura throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Schmitt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Asakura prevents Schmitt from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tyson Asakura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Asakura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Asakura bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Asakura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schmitt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Schmitt is not content to let Asakura control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schmitt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Schmitt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Asakura to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Schmitt is wriggling around but Asakura manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Asakura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schmitt defending well though.
Schmitt is looking to control Asakura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schmitt avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Asakura is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura working over Schmitt with some ground and pound. Schmitt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Schmitt wants to improve his position but Asakura is controlling well.
Asakura is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Asakura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schmitt keeps working.
Schmitt tries to get to full guard but Asakura has control of the leg.
Schmitt trying to control but Asakura postures up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Asakura landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Asakura seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Asakura is pressing down on Schmitt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schmitt is holding on for now.
Schmitt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Schmitt is pressing down on Asakura'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.
Asakura connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Asakura scoring with some ground and pound.
Schmitt keeping moving, preventing Asakura from controlling successfully.
Asakura is fighting to break Schmitt's control of his arms but Schmitt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tumleh Schmitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Asakura manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Schmitt on his heels. He'll look to pass Schmitt's guard now, I'm sure.
Asakura wants to control from the top but Schmitt keeps moving. #SUB#
Asakura has gone for a leg lock! Schmitt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Asakura's guard.#REVB#
Asakura has momentary wrist control but Schmitt slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Asakura looking for a sweep. Not yet Asakura, not yet.
Asakura trying to keep a closed guard but Schmitt is proving a slippery customer.
Schmitt trying to control but Asakura is working from the bottom.
Schmitt tries to free his leg and advance position but Asakura is retaining full guard.
Asakura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schmitt is trying to control the position but Asakura postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Asakura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asakura, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Asakura!

 

Event: BFF 79: Trump vs. Schaub     
Date:   Aug 03, 2019
#R1##TD#
Asakura closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Correia to the mat! Correia manages to get full guard.
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.
Asakura looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Correia is looking for a triangle but Asakura pushes his legs off easily.
Asakura wants to stand but Correia is controlling his posture from full guard.
Correia looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura is looking to stand up but Correia won't let him. #SU#
Asakura gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Correia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Correia moves in looking to clinch but Asakura pushes him off.#TD#
Asakura looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Asakura distracts Correia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Correia looking for a sweep. Not yet Correia, not yet.
Correia working a defensive guard here.
Asakura tries to stand but Correia is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Asakura stays in close to Correia's body and controls the position.
Correia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Asakura. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Correia, right into the meat. #TD#
Asakura throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Correia was covering up waiting for the punch and Asakura finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Correia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Correia looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Correia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Correia working a defensive guard but Asakura manages to pass into side control anyway. #T3#
Asakura controls the position from side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Asakura in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Asakura landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Asakura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Asakura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for 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.
Correia can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Correia tries to improve position but can't.
Asakura is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Correia's shoulder. That is not cool.
Correia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Correia is trying to strike from the bottom but Asakura has passed into full mount.#T5#
Correia is squirming around, avoiding Asakura's attempts to control the action.
Correia squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Correia wants to control but Asakura is having none of it.
Asakura controlling his opponent.
Correia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Asakura avoids the attempt from Correia to control.#T6#
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.
Asakura landing strikes from the mount and Correia is in trouble!
Correia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Asakura with a couple of short strikes.#SUB#
Asakura wants to finish this one by submission but Correia is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Asakura.
Asakura wants to control the pace but Correia is squirming around nicely.
Correia wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Asakura wants to control but Correia is keeping busy.#T7#
Asakura scores with strikes from the back.
Correia rolls, trying to escape but Asakura keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Correia right now.
Asakura punches Correia on the ear.
Will Asakura go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Asakura has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Correia fending off the submission attempt from Asakura. #T8#
Correia trying to control but not successfully.
Asakura keeps control of the position as Correia tries to break free.
Correia grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Asakura controlling from the back.#T9##SUB#
Asakura tightening his grip on Correia, looking for the choke.
Correia trying to control the action but Asakura just sinks the hooks in.
Asakura controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asakura is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Asakura gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Asakura gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Asakura apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Correia misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R2#
Correia wants to clinch up but Asakura keeps it at a distance.
Asakura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Correia tries to counter with a clinch but Asakura shakes him off and moves away.
Correia fails with a takedown attempt.
Asakura throws a big counter combination but Correia scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Correia fails with the takedown
and Asakura counters with a series of strikes. Correia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Correia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tyson Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manel Correia.
Correia thows a leg kick but Asakura checks it #TD#
and Asakura counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Correia tries to get to full guard but Asakura has control of the leg.
Asakura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Asakura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Asakura stalling.
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Correia can do to turn this around?
Correia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Asakura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#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.
Asakura prevents Correia from improving his position.
Asakura controlling the action here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Correia wants to clinch up but Asakura keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Asakura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Correia wants to counter with a clinch but Asakura pushes him away.#TD2#
Correia shoots in and bounces Asakura off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Asakura scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Correia misses with a head kick.
Asakura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Correia as he avoids it easily.
Asakura dives in for a single leg takedown but Correia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#CL#
Asakura gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Correia decides to pull guard. #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!#SUB2#
Correia looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Asakura has picked Correia up and slammed him! Correia can't keep hold of the triangle and Asakura manages to pass to side control!
A lull in the action here.#SU#
Asakura stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Correia tries to clinch up
and Asakura counters with a three punch combo that has Correia backing up. Correia nods at Asakura to acknowledge the strikes.
Asakura tries to clinch but Correia moves out of range. #TD2#
Correia fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Asakura sprawls well initially but Correia persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Asakura is pressing down on Correia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5#
Asakura controlling Correia's posture.
Asakura has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Correia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Correia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Asakura working a defensive guard here.
Tyson Asakura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Correia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Asakura is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Asakura has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Asakura has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Correia is proving hard to escape from.
Asakura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Correia wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Asakura manages to pass to side control.
Asakura winds up and cracks Correia with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T7#
Asakura wants to stand up but Correia is controlling the position.
Asakura is controlling the pace.
Asakura lands with a punch from half guard.
Asakura is controlling the pace. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Asakura seems to be working for a kimura but Correia defends the submission attempt.
Correia is staying active underneath Asakura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Correia drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Asakura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T9#
Asakura 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#
Asakura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Asakura lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Asakura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Correia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Manel Correia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson Asakura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Asakura is working for a kimura but Correia is defending it quite comfortably.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Asakura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asakura 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Tyson Asakura!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Tyson Asakura!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Tyson Asakura!

Tyson Asakura wins by unanimous decision!

 

 
 
 
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