Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Averyanov
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
Grayson throws a head kick that half lands.
Grayson cracks Aspect with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aspect checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grayson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grayson throws the kick towards the body but Aspect avoids it.#CL#
Grayson tries to keep at a distance but Aspect has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grayson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grayson lands with a light punch inside.
Grayson throws a head punch that misses.
Grayson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grayson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aspects head.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grayson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Grayson.
Grayson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aspect definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grayson lands with a light punch inside.
Aspect blocks an uppercut.
Grayson blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grayson. #CUT2#It looks like Alain Aspect has been cut.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aspect blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Grayson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grayson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grayson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grayson.
Grayson lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grayson.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Grayson uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Grayson breaks the clinch.
Grayson throws a sloppy head kick and Aspect moves out of range easily. #CL#
Aspect gets a clinch.
Aspect avoids a wild elbow strike from Grayson.
Grayson lands an elbow that stopped Aspect in his tracks for a moment.
Aspect takes an elbow to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aspect lands a right hand.
Grayson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Grayson.
Aspect lands with a short shot to the head.
Grayson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grayson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grayson lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Grayson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Grayson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Grayson.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Grayson.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grayson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grayson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grayson blocks an uppercut.
Grayson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grayson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Grayson.
A short right from Grayson.
Aspect lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grayson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grayson lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grayson.
Grayson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aspect seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Grayson can turn it around.#T3#
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grayson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grayson lands a left hand.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect blocks the elbow strike.
Grayson has Aspect pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grayson.
Grayson working aggressively here.
Grayson misses with an elbow strike.
Grayson takes a shot to the head.
Grayson blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Grayson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grayson.
Aspect takes an elbow to the temple.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Grayson blocks an uppercut.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grayson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grayson looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land. #T4#
Grayson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grayson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grayson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grayson.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grayson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grayson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grayson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Grayson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grayson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Grayson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Grayson.
Grayson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Grayson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grayson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect blocks an elbow strike from Grayson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Grayson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alain Aspect's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Aspect keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grayson misses with a leg kick.
Grayson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Grayson throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Grayson closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Grayson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Grayson stalling against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grayson.
Grayson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Grayson blocking some punches.
Grayson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grayson throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Grayson.
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!
Aspect blocks the elbow strike.
Grayson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect blocks an elbow strike.
Grayson lands an elbow inside that Aspect shrugs off. #T1#
Grayson blocking some punches.
Grayson lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aspect creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Grayson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grayson lands an elbow just above Aspect 's eye. #BC2#
Grayson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Aspect gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Grayson throws a punch but it's blocked by Aspect.
Grayson misses with the head strike.
Grayson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grayson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Grayson.
Grayson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grayson gets through Aspect's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grayson lands with a right to the head.
Aspect lands a hook that snaps the head of Grayson backwards.
Aspect softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grayson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Grayson. #T2#
Grayson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Grayson.
Grayson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grayson blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grayson.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Grayson is trying to maintain a safe position but Aspect gets an underhook and turns Grayson into the cage.
Grayson avoiding damage.
Grayson blocking some punches.
Grayson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Grayson.
Grayson is trying to force a seperation but Aspect has the dominant position.
Grayson lands an elbow inside that Aspect shrugs off.
Grayson lands with a short shot to the head.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Grayson.
Aspect takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Grayson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Aspect instigates a clinch.
Aspect takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
Grayson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Grayson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grayson lands an elbow inside that Aspect shrugs off.
Jason Grayson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Grayson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grayson misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect prevents Grayson from breaking the clinch.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Grayson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grayson.
Grayson misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Grayson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grayson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grayson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grayson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grayson. #T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grayson.
Aspect working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grayson.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aspect as Grayson tries to tie him up.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grayson misses with the head strike.
Grayson misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Aspect scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aspect working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect avoids a wild elbow strike from Grayson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grayson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aspect's defenses.
Grayson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grayson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grayson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Grayson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alain Aspect's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Aspect has closed the distance and engaged Grayson in a clinch.
Grayson misses with the head strike.
Grayson gets through Aspect's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grayson throws a head punch that misses.
Grayson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Grayson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grayson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grayson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Aspect blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grayson.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grayson lands an elbow inside.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Grayson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Aspect is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aspect lands a nice uppercut.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oh Aspect is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters up against the cage, Grayson throws an elbow but misses.
Grayson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Grayson blocks an uppercut.
Aspect seems to have got his legs back now.
Grayson lands a damaging elbow.
Aspect avoids a wild elbow strike from Grayson.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Aspect makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Grayson breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Aspect fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grayson, pushing him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Grayson throws an elbow that misses.
Grayson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Aspect.
Grayson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grayson blocking some punches.
Grayson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aspect lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grayson throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aspect working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grayson lands a shoulder strike.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Aspect scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aspect blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grayson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grayson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grayson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aspect pushes Grayson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grayson throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect blocks an uppercut.
Grayson tries to stall but Aspect uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grayson backwards.
Grayson lands an uppercut.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grayson.
Grayson throws an elbow that misses.
Grayson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grayson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grayson.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Aspect.
Grayson lands with a short shot to the head.
Aspect avoids the elbow strike from Grayson, against the cage.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Grayson manages to break the clinch.
Grayson lands with a hook. Aspect tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grayson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aspect stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jason Grayson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Aspect clinches up against the cage.
Aspect lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grayson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aspect working aggressively here.
Grayson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect avoids the elbow strike from Grayson, against the cage.
Jason Grayson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Grayson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Grayson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grayson backwards.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alain Aspect has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Grayson.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Grayson on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Grayson.
Well Grayson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: Hakekia vs Kentas
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Aspect ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alain Aspect seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aspect takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Weaver tries to keep at a distance but Aspect has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aspect working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aspect creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Weaver blocking some punches.
Weaver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aspects head.
Aspect avoiding damage as Weaver throws knees to the body.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weaver backwards.
Aspect lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aspect looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Weaver can't break the clinch.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Weaver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aspect lands a hook that snaps the head of Weaver backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aspect.
Aspect stops a takedown attempt from Weaver.
Weaver drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Weaver uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Weaver wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Weaver manages to break the clinch.
Weaver cracks Aspect with a good jab.#CL2#
Aspect drives through and clinches with Weaver against the cage.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Weaver tries to pull guard but Aspect forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Weaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weaver tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aspect smiles and moves away.
Aspect moves to clinch but Weaver breaks away
and Weaver counters with a straight right hand.
Alain Aspect is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weaver looks to land a combination but Aspect avoids it well.
Weaver looks to score with a jab to the body but Aspect is just out of range.#CL2#
Aspect clinches with his opponent.
Weaver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weaver struggles to land a body shot inside as Aspect controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Aspect pushes Weaver back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aspect blocking some punches.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Weaver is trying to pull guard but Aspect has him pressed against the cage.
Weaver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Weaver.
Weaver drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aspect gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aspect lands with a right to the head.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Weaver tries to circle away but Aspect has him pinned against the cage.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weaver backwards.
Aspect pushes Weaver back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weaver has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aspect avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Weaver is trying to pull guard but Aspect turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Weaver tries to pull guard but Aspect holds him up against the cage and eventually Weaver drops back down to his feet.
Aspect lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Weaver. #T3#
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Aspect.
Aspect lands with a right to the head.
Weaver is trying to pull guard but Aspect has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Weaver breaks from the clinch.
Weaver avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aspect tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Weaver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weaver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aspect moves in looking to clinch but Weaver pushes him off.#CL2#
Aspect moves into the clinch.
Weaver wants to get back to striking at distance but Aspect won't allow it.
Aspect softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Weaver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aspect tries to clinch but Weaver moves out of range.
Weaver throws a lazy right hand but Aspect sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weaver misses with a hook.#CL2#
Aspect drives through and clinches with Weaver against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weaver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weaver throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4#
Nice body punch from Weaver - that landed with a thud.
Weaver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Weaver blocking some punches. #TD#
Weaver ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Weaver no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Weaver has a closed guard, preventing Aspect from standing up.
Weaver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Weaver on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Weaver tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Weaver working for submissions but it's allowed Aspect to get to half guard.
Aspect tries to stand but can't do so whilst Weaver controls his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alain Aspect dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Weaver swats away the attempt to clinch by Aspect.
Weaver swats away the attempt to clinch by Aspect.
Weaver is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL2#
Aspect moves into the clinch.
Weaver tries to pull guard but Aspect holds him up against the cage and eventually Weaver drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Weaver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aspect staying out of range there.
Aspect tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Weaver counters with a straight right hand.
Aspect fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Aspect has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Aspect.
Weaver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aspect softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Weaver tries to land a knee to the head but Aspect blocks with his arms.
Weaver tries to break the clinch but Aspect is controlling the position. #T1#
Weaver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Weaver breaks from the clinch.
A nice combination there by Weaver. #CL2#
Aspect clinches up against the cage.
Weaver wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Weaver tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aspect smiles and moves away.
Weaver swats away the attempt to clinch by Aspect.
Austin Weaver is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Aspect moves into the clinch successfully.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Weaver working hard to break the clinch.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weaver blocking some punches.
Weaver is trying to pull guard but Aspect has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Weaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weaver is trying to drag Aspect to the mat but Aspect just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Weaver pulls guard. #T2#
Aspect would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weaver throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Weaver pulls Aspect in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Weaver is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aspect is looking to stand up but Weaver won't let him. #SUB#
Weaver looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aspect passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Weaver wants to control but Aspect postures up.
Weaver tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aspect wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aspect wants to stand but Weaver has his arm trapped.
Weaver is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Weaver is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Aspect is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Aspect is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Weaver gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Weaver looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Weaver flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weaver flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alain Aspect 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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Aspect drives through and clinches with Weaver against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Weaver's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Weaver changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aspect fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Weaver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aspect looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Aspect gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aspect has Weaver pressed against the cage, preventing Weaver from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Weaver pulls guard successfully.
Aspect wanted to stand there but Weaver had control of the position. #SUB#
Weaver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Weaver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Weaver had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aspect defends it easily.
Aspect wants to stand but Weaver has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Weaver looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Aspect puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Weaver tries to get to full guard but Aspect has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weaver is working hard here to advance position.
Weaver trying to hold on to Aspect's head to control him but Aspect postures up.
Aspect tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Weaver. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Weaver is looking to control Aspect's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Weaver avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aspect uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weaver.#CL2#
Aspect gets a clinch. #BC#
Weaver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aspect tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weaver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aspect looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch but Weaver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Weaver avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Weaver throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aspect.
Weaver misses with a wild combination.
Aspect uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weaver.
Weaver misses the jab.#T3#
Weaver shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aspect defends it nicely.
Aspect tries to clinch but Weaver moves out of range.
Weaver cracks Aspect with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aspect tries to clinch up.
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weaver paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Aspect moves into the clinch.
Alain Aspect seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Weaver.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Weaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weaver wants to break free but Aspect has control.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Weaver tries to break free but Aspect pushes him back against the cage.
Weaver is trying to break the clinch but Aspect is controlling him.#T4#
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect blocks a body shot from Weaver.
Aspect misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aspect.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weaver.
Weaver has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aspect after a bit of a struggle.
Weaver is trying to force a seperation but Aspect has the dominant position.
A short left from Aspect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Weaver misses with the head strike.
Aspect lands with a short shot to the head.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Weaver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect dodges an elbow strike from Weaver.
Weaver tries to pull guard but Aspect forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aspect lands a nice uppercut.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Weaver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alain Aspect comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aspect 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alain Aspect!
A relieved looking Alain Aspect 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: SMASH: Frewin vs Sasaki 2
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1##CL#
Aspect gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knuckles blocking some punches.
Knuckles blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short left from Knuckles.
A short left from Knuckles.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knuckles.
Knuckles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knuckles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knuckles misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knuckles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knuckles blocking some punches.
Knuckles blocks an uppercut.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses.
Knuckles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Knuckles.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Knuckles.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Knuckles blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Knuckles tries to work over Aspect's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knuckles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knuckles blocking some punches.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knuckles working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a body punch.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Knuckles has a couple of punches blocked by Aspect.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Knuckles scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Knuckles.
Knuckles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
Knuckles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knuckles blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Aspect lands with a right to the head.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knuckles presses Aspect against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Knuckles stalling in the clinch but Aspect improves position.
Knuckles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knuckles blocks an uppercut.
Aspect blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knuckles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knuckles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knuckles.
Knuckles takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Knuckles misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knuckles's coach down at Outlier Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Knuckles's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knuckles.
Knuckles working aggressively here.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knuckles is working Aspect over against the cage.
Knuckles lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Knuckles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aspect tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knuckles flicks out a counter leg kick but Aspect steps away.
Aspect tries to clinch up but Knuckles circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Aspect gets a clinch.
Aspect blocks an uppercut.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knuckles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect blocks an uppercut.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect takes a shot to the head.
Knuckles lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aspect.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Knuckles blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Aspect working aggressively here.
Knuckles lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Knuckles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knuckles lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knuckles.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Knuckles.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Knuckles blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect blocks an uppercut.
Knuckles blocking some punches.
Aspect lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Knuckles 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#
Knuckles throws an overhand right that lands on Aspect's shoulder, as Aspect tries to avoid the shot.
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knuckles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knuckles replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Aspect blocks it well.
A slapping body kick lands there for Knuckles.
Knuckles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Knuckles moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donk. Knuckles catches Aspect right on the button with a cross.
Aspect tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knuckles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knuckles smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aspect wants to clinch.
Knuckles now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Aspect closes the distance and clinches.
Aspect lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knuckles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knuckles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles tries to work over Aspect's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Knuckles scores with a shot to the side of Aspect's head.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles lands a nice uppercut.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Knuckles.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Bobby Knuckles seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aspect lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knuckles blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Aspect.
Knuckles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Knuckles.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Knuckles scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knuckles misses with the head strike.
Knuckles working aggressively here.
Knuckles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knuckles.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knuckles struggles to land a body shot inside as Aspect controls his hands.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Knuckles is trying to stall.
Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aspect's elbow.
Knuckles misses with the head strike.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knuckles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knuckles. #T4#
Aspect misses with some punches.
Aspect misses with some punches.
A short left from Aspect.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Knuckles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Still in the clinch, Aspect scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knuckles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Knuckles scores with a shot to the side of Aspect's head.
Aspect lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Aspect on the inside.
Aspect lands a left hand.
A short left from Knuckles.
Knuckles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses.
Knuckles blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bobby Knuckles will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Knuckles is looking to score with low kicks.
Knuckles misses with a wild body shot.
Aspect doesn't manage to clinch there - Knuckles circles away.
Knuckles doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Aspect tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knuckles feints a counter leg kick.
Aspect moves to clinch but Knuckles breaks away
and Knuckles counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knuckles throws a leg kick but Aspect sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aspect tries to clinch up
and Knuckles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aspect moves to clinch but Knuckles breaks away
and Knuckles counters with a three punch combo that has Aspect backing up. Aspect nods at Knuckles to acknowledge the strikes.
Bobby Knuckles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles swats away the attempt to clinch by Aspect.
Aspect tries to clinch but Knuckles moves away
and Knuckles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aspect takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Aspect tries to clinch up but Knuckles circles away and keeps his distance.
Aspect is looking to clinch.
Aspect tries to clinch up
and Knuckles counters with a nice body kick.
Aspect tries to clinch but Knuckles is having none of it.
Aspect doesn't manage to clinch there - Knuckles circles away.
Aspect tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knuckles! But no joy.
Aspect wants to clinch but Knuckles slips to the side
and Knuckles makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Aspect tries to clinch up but Knuckles circles away and keeps his distance.
Knuckles lands a leg kick that knocks Aspect off balance momentarily.
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knuckles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knuckles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knuckles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aspect tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knuckles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Aspect drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aspect is looking to clinch but Knuckles is avoiding it.
Knuckles throws out a counter right but Aspect avoids it with no problem.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aspect looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knuckles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aspect tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aspect wants to clinch up but Knuckles keeps it at a distance.
Aspect tries to clinch but Knuckles is having none of it.
Knuckles feints a counter leg kick.
Aspect fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch but Knuckles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aspect is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knuckles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch but Knuckles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knuckles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knuckles avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Aspect tries to clinch but Knuckles is having none of it.
Aspect tries to clinch
and Knuckles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aspect tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Knuckles counter with a right hand.
Aspect wants to clinch but Knuckles slips to the side
and Knuckles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch but Knuckles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knuckles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aspect walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aspect tries to clinch up
and Knuckles counters with a head kick. That will keep Aspect thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #ROC2#Aspect is rocked!
Knuckles circles away from the clinch attempt
and Knuckles counters with a thumping low kick.
Oh Aspect is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch but Knuckles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aspect seems to have got his legs back now.
Knuckles avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Knuckles throws a hook but Aspect blocks it.
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knuckles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knuckles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aspect tries to clinch but Knuckles is having none of it.
Aspect wants to clinch up but Knuckles keeps it at a distance.
Knuckles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aspect closes the distance looking to clinch
and Knuckles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aspect tries to clinch
and Knuckles counters with a nice low kick that buckles Aspect's knee momentarily.
Alain Aspect has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aspect slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aspect throws a good cross that connects.
Knuckles stuns Aspect with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aspect takes one on the button.
Knuckles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aspect checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Aspect doesn't manage to clinch there - Knuckles circles away.
It seemed like Knuckles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knuckles scores with a hook to the body. Aspect takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Knuckles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knuckles 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: WFC Las Vegas 3
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Aspect tries to clinch but Gallahad is having none of it.
Gallahad drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aspect defends it well.#CL#
Aspect rushes Gallahad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gallahad is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aspect pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Aspect lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Aspect.
Aspect lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aspect.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallahad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallahad is trying to pull guard but Aspect turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gallahad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Gallahad goes for a takedown attempt but Aspect pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alain Aspect has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Auric Gallahad.#CL#
Aspect clinches up against the cage.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Gallahad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallahad.
Aspect scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aspect.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect. #T2#
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Aspect lands a right hand.
Gallahad is trying to pull guard but Aspect turns him against the cage and we stay in 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!
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect pushes Gallahad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gallahad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aspect gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Gallahad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aspect walks away with a smile on his face. Gallahad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Aspect has managed to clinch.
A short right from Aspect on the inside.
Aspect is pressed up against the cage. Gallahad has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aspect down to the mat. Aspect avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aspect looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gallahad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gallahad feints the counter takedown.#T3##CL#
Aspect forces Gallahad back against the cage and clinches.
Gallahad blocking some punches.
Aspect lands a hook that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
A shot in the inside from Aspect.
A short uppercut from Aspect.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Gallahad tries to score a body lock takedown but Aspect shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gallahad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Gallahad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect. #T4#
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallahad.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallahad.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Gallahad.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gallahad blocks an uppercut.
Gallahad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aspect smiles and moves away.
Alain Aspect seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Aspect instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
Gallahad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aspect walks away with a smile on his face. Gallahad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aspect tries to clinch up but Gallahad circles away and keeps his distance.
Gallahad drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aspect defends it well.#CL#
Aspect drives through and clinches with Gallahad against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alain Aspect dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gallahad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gallahad with the counter takedown but Aspect avoids it easily.#CL#
Aspect fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gallahad, pushing him back against the cage.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Gallahad.
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aspect is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gallahad can do to turn this around?
Gallahad blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aspect.
Gallahad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aspect walks away with a smile on his face. Gallahad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aspect tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Gallahad counters with a single leg into guard. Aspect didn't expect that.
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#
Gallahad drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aspect manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gallahad has Aspect in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Aspect is posturing up here but Gallahad has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Aspect tries to roll out but it's too tight and Aspect has to tap! Slick submission there by Gallahad!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Auric Gallahad!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Auric Gallahad made sure he mentioned Cobra Kai Supplements, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: WCMMA 3
Date: Apr 07, 2023

#R1#
Aspect tries to clinch there but Rauta circles away. #CL2#
Aspect gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rauta.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Aspect blocks an uppercut.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
I was talking to Rauta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aspect working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Rauta blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rauta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Rauta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta scores with a shoulder strike.
Rauta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Aspect looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Aspect.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Aspect. #T2#
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta scores with a shoulder strike.
Rauta lands a right hand.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Aspect.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aspects head.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect gets through Rauta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aspect's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rauta.#T3#
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aspect.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect scores with a shoulder strike.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Rauta scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
Rauta working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
Rauta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta misses with the head strike. #T4#
Rauta misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Aspect lands a nice uppercut.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect lands a nice uppercut.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
Aspect's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rauta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect blocking some punches.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Rauta.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
Aspect scores with a shoulder strike.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nyrkki Rauta dominated that round.
That's time! Rauta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Aspect wants to clinch up but Rauta keeps it at a distance.
A left lands for Rauta.#CL2#
Aspect closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Rauta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aspect can do to turn this around?
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Aspect scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Rauta working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rauta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rauta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aspect lands with a right to the head.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Aspect.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Aspect.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Nyrkki Rauta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Aspect.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aspect blocking some punches.
Rauta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aspect lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Rauta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Aspect. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rauta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect blocks an uppercut.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect blocking some punches.
Rauta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rauta gets through Aspect's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Rauta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rauta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Aspect blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Rauta working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Rauta.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect scores with a shoulder strike.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta working aggressively here. #T3#
Rauta scores with a shot to the side of Aspect's head.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Aspect.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rauta scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Aspect.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Rauta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aspects head.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rauta lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Rauta.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Aspect.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rauta lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Aspect is rocked!
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Aspect blocking some punches.
Aspect blocks an uppercut.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Rauta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rauta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nyrkki Rauta dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Rauta misses with an uppercut.
Rauta scores with a punch to the head.#KD#
Rauta lands a big uppercut and Aspect crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Aspect looks OK. Rauta waves Aspect back to his feet!
Aspect is still on wobbly legs! Can Rauta finish him?
Aspect walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Aspect limp body while Rauta jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nyrkki Rauta!
Nyrkki Rauta retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Nyrkki Rauta, 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: WCMMA New York 2
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Aspect drives through and clinches with Gallahad against the cage.
Gallahad wants a takedown.
Gallahad tries to pull guard but Aspect holds him up against the cage and eventually Gallahad drops back down to his feet.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aspect creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aspect lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallahad.
Gallahad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aspect to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Auric Gallahad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect lands an uppercut.
A short left from Aspect.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Gallahad.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Gallahad. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallahad.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aspect.
Gallahad jumps guard but Aspect stands there with Gallahad around his waist. Gallahad gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Gallahad.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Gallahad jumps guard but Aspect stands there with Gallahad around his waist. Gallahad gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aspect lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Aspect.
Gallahad blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short left from Aspect.
Gallahad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Aspect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aspect softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gallahad tries to pull guard but Aspect forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gallahad blocks an uppercut.
Aspect lands a hook that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallahad.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallahad uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Aspect lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Aspect.
Gallahad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect lands a right hand.
A short left from Aspect.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Gallahad is trying to pull guard but Aspect turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallahad. #T4#
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gallahad is trying to pull guard but Aspect turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallahad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallahad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Gallahad is looking for a takedown.
Gallahad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aspect to keep the fight standing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallahad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alain Aspect dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Aspect pushes Gallahad up against the cage in a clinch.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Aspect lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Gallahad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aspect smiles and moves away.
Aspect tries to clinch there but Gallahad circles away. #CL2#
Aspect closes the distance and clinches.
Aspect scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aspect lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aspect.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Aspect.
A shot in the inside from Aspect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aspect lands a left hand. #T1#
Aspect lands with a left to the head.
Gallahad goes for a takedown attempt but Aspect pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Aspect rushes Gallahad and presses him up against the cage.
Gallahad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect pushes Gallahad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gallahad blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aspect.
Aspect lands a hook that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aspect.
Aspect lands a hook that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
Gallahad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aspect to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Auric Gallahad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gallahad blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Aspect misses with some punches.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Aspect lands a left hand.
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!
Gallahad is trying to pull guard but Aspect turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Gallahad.
Aspect gets through Gallahad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gallahad looking for a takedown.
Gallahad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Gallahad.
Aspect has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Gallahad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Alain Aspect seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gallahad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aspect gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallahad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect lands an uppercut.
Aspect lands with a short shot to the head.
Gallahad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect lands a nice uppercut.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallahad.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallahad.
Aspect makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gallahad blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallahad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gallahad blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallahad.
Aspect lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aspect gets through Gallahad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Gallahad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aspect gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aspect makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallahad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alain Aspect 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Aspect tries to clinch but Gallahad moves out of range. #CL2#
Aspect rushes Gallahad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gallahad blocks an uppercut.
Gallahad blocking some punches.
Gallahad is trying to pull guard but Aspect has him pressed against the cage.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Aspect.
Aspect lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallahad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aspect smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Aspect pushes Gallahad up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Gallahad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aspect walks away with a smile on his face. Gallahad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Auric Gallahad. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Aspect clinches.
Aspect lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect pushes Gallahad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gallahad is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aspect is defending well.
Gallahad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aspect creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallahad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aspect makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Gallahad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aspect is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aspect scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Gallahad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallahad wants to take the fight to the mat but Aspect manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallahad.
Gallahad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aspect is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gallahad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aspect walks away with a smile on his face. Gallahad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gallahad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gallahad drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aspect sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Aspect drives through and clinches with Gallahad against the cage.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallahad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gallahad blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallahad.
A shot in the inside from Aspect.
Aspect lands with a short shot to the head.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gallahad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallahad.
Still in the clinch, Aspect scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gallahad takes a shot to the head.
Gallahad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aspect just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Aspect misses with some punches.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Aspect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Gallahad.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Gallahad.
Auric Gallahad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Aspect.
Aspect lands a right hand. #ROC2#Gallahad is rocked!
Gallahad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aspect lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Gallahad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alain Aspect comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aspect 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 24:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 24:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 24:30

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

Event: WCMMA Rio de Janeiro 2
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Aspect.
Aspect takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Maldini misses the target.
A big right from Maldini misses.
Aspect bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maldini throws a good cross that connects.
Nice cross by Maldini.
Maldini scores with a jab. Aspect acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#Aspect is rocked!#CL2#
Aspect clinches with his opponent.
Aspect is still on wobbly legs! Can Maldini finish him?#BC#
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Aspect ducks down to avoid it.
Aspect tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aspect.
It seemed like Aspect was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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!
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.#KD#
Maldini feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Aspect sprawling to the canvas! Aspect rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Maldini finish him?!
Maldini flashes Aspect a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Aspect's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Aspect crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Maldini punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Maldini!
Paulo Maldini retains his welterweight title!
Paulo Maldini decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: WCMMA Fight Night 2
Date: Mar 10, 2023

#R1#
Maldini throws the left hand but Aspect avoids the punch easily.
Maldini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aspect.
Maldini misses the jab.
Aspect tries to clinch up but Maldini circles away and keeps his distance.
Aspect moves in looking to clinch but Maldini pushes him off.
Maldini throws a shot from downtown. Aspect moves away and avoids it.
Aspect looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Aspect.
Maldini tries to counter with a takedown but Aspect is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Aspect pushes Maldini up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maldini just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aspect's brow. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch.
Aspect avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aspect throws out a counter right but Maldini avoids it with no problem.
Good shot there by Maldini.#CL2#
Aspect has managed to clinch. #BC#
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
Aspect tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aspect wants to clinch.
Maldini misses with a hook. Aspect ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Aspect closes the distance and clinches.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect lands a hook that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maldini misses with the head strike.
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maldini throws a shot from downtown. Aspect moves away and avoids it.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Aspect ducks down to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maldini misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Aspect moves into the clinch.
A short left from Maldini. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch.
Maldini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aspect moves out of range as Maldini strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Aspect forces Maldini back against the cage and clinches.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Maldini breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Maldini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aspect on the side of the head.
Aspect fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Maldini.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Aspect is out of range.
Maldini misses the jab.
Aspect's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maldini connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aspect scrambles back to his feet.
Maldini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Aspect moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maldini, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Aspect closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Maldini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aspect looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maldini throws a hook but Aspect blocks it.
A slow jab from Maldini misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aspect! But no joy.#CL2#
Aspect takes the fight into the clinch.
Maldini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aspects head.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maldini.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect lands a left hand. #T3#
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aspect.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini. #BC#
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
Maldini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Aspect moves into the clinch.
Maldini blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aspect fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maldini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maldini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maldini throws out a loose jab but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aspect.
Maldini cracks Aspect with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aspect tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Aspect tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Aspect clinches up with Maldini and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aspect lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maldini blocking some punches. #BC#
Maldini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Aspect moves into the clinch.#T4#
Maldini tries a knee to the head but Aspect blocks it.
Maldini blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maldini. #BC#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aspect looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maldini throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Aspect on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maldini misses with a hook.
Aspect avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maldini misses with a hook. Aspect ducked under it nicely.
Maldini loads up on a big right hand but Aspect slips the punch.
Aspect throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Aspect moves into range and clinches up with Maldini.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch.
Maldini throws a jab when Aspect was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini 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#
Aspect blocks a jab.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.
Maldini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aspect's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aspect looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aspect shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aspect.
Aspect moves out of range as Maldini strikes.
Maldini throws an overhand right that lands on Aspect's shoulder, as Aspect tries to avoid the shot.
Maldini misses with a straight left.
Aspect tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Maldini misses the target.
Aspect displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maldini throws out the jab.
Aspect has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maldini finds it's way round the side to connect with Aspect's head.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Aspect has closed the distance and engaged Maldini in a clinch.
Maldini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aspect tries to clinch but Maldini moves out of range.
Aspect tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Maldini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aspect. #CL2#
Aspect clinches.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maldini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aspect can do to turn this around?#BC#
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Aspect ducks down to avoid it.
Maldini throws out a loose jab but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Aspect clinches up against the cage.
Maldini blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aspect tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Aspect ducks down to avoid it.
Maldini throws the left hand but Aspect avoids the punch easily.
Aspect looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aspect tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Aspect moves into the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Maldini here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aspect creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aspect working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Maldini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aspect is looking to clinch but Maldini is avoiding it.
Aspect is looking to clinch.
Maldini throws an overhand right that lands on Aspect's shoulder, as Aspect tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aspect! But no joy.
Maldini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maldini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maldini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aspect is looking to clinch but Maldini is avoiding it. #CL2#
Aspect gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini. #BC#
Maldini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Aspect clinches with his opponent.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
Maldini has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Aspect moves out of range as Maldini strikes.#CL2#
Aspect moves into the clinch successfully.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Maldini misses with a knee to the head.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maldini working aggressively here.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Maldini on the inside. #BC#
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Aspect darts in and clinches Maldini up against the cage.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Maldini manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Maldini misses.
Maldini is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Maldini throws a jab but it's blocked by Aspect.
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Maldini tries to keep at a distance but Aspect has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maldini changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Aspect slips under a jab.#T4#
Maldini thuds his right hand into Aspect's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!#CL2#
Aspect has closed the distance and engaged Maldini in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Aspect misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Maldini manages to break the clinch.
Aspect fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aspect tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aspect tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away. #CL2#
Aspect has managed to clinch.
A short right from Maldini on the inside.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the cage, Maldini throws an elbow but misses.
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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 Paulo Maldini will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Aspect takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Maldini misses.
Good exchange - Maldini coming out on top.
Aspect fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Aspect has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Alain Aspect seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aspect wants to clinch.
Maldini misses with a straight right.
Maldini throws a hook but Aspect avoids it easily.
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aspect wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.
Aspect blocks a jab.
Maldini throws a jab when Aspect was well out of range.
Maldini misses with a looping left.
Maldini looks to land a left hand but Aspect moved out of range nicely.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Aspect ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Aspect clinches. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect lands a right hand.
Aspect scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maldini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aspect's hands.
Aspect uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Aspect.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Aspect is out of range.
Aspect is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Aspect is out of range.
Aspect fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Aspect closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aspect lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Still in the clinch, Aspect scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Maldini.
Maldini pushes off an throws an elbow but Aspect leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Maldini misses.
Aspect tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Maldini throws out a loose jab but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Aspect closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alain Aspect is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aspect moves out of range as Maldini strikes.
Aspect tries to clinch up but Maldini circles away and keeps his distance.
Aspect tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Maldini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aspect.
Aspect lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aspect wants to clinch.#CL2#
Maldini gets tackled into the cage by Aspect. Aspect maintains the clinch. #T3#
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Aspect closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Aspect is out of range.
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maldini clobbers Aspect with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aspect uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maldini.
Maldini thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Aspect closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Aspect scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aspect throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maldinis head.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Aspect moves into the clinch.#T4#
Aspect working aggressively here. #BC#
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maldini throws a hook but Aspect avoids it easily.#CL2#
Aspect closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch.
Aspect is looking to clinch but Maldini is avoiding it.
Maldini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aspect tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Aspect is out of range.
Aspect defending well as Maldini loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Aspect moves into range and clinches up with Maldini.
A short uppercut from Maldini.
Maldini blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
Aspect staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Paulo Maldini did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4##CL2#
Aspect clinches with his opponent.
Maldini looking to throw knees to the head but Aspect is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Aspect.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aspect working aggressively here. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maldini cracks Aspect with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini throws a hook but Aspect avoids it easily.
Maldini misses with a hook.
Maldini misses with a hook.
Aspect ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aspect defending well as Maldini loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aspect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aspect! But no joy.#T1#
Aspect tries to clinch up.
Aspect slips under a jab from Maldini.
Aspect ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.#CL2#
Aspect moves into the clinch successfully.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Maldini.
Aspect softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Maldini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maldini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Aspect.
Aspect is looking to clinch but Maldini is avoiding it.
Aspect slips under a jab.
It seemed like Aspect was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aspect tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Aspect doesn't manage to clinch there - Maldini circles away.
Maldini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maldini missing with a left hand there. Aspect was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maldini throws out a loose jab but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Aspect clinches. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Aspect.#T2##CL2#
Aspect clinches up with Maldini and pushes him back against the cage.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Aspect lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aspect moves out of range of the strikes.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Aspect.#CL2#
Aspect has managed to clinch.
Aspect lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect. #BC#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aspect fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aspect avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maldini connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Aspect moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maldini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aspect tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Aspect forces Maldini back against the cage and clinches.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini. #BC#
Maldini manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Aspect fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maldini, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
Aspect tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Aspect moves out of range of the strikes.
Maldini scores with a jab.
Aspect tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Aspect has Maldini up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch.
Aspect has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Maldini manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Aspect tries to clinch up but Maldini circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Aspect pushes Maldini up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch.
Paulo Maldini is winning the standup battle so far.
Aspect slips under a jab from Maldini.#CL2#
Aspect rushes Maldini and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Aspect rushes Maldini and presses him up against the cage.
Maldini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aspect pushes Maldini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aspect slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Alain Aspect will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Maldini throws a hook but Aspect blocks it.
Aspect shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini. #BC#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aspect uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maldini.
Aspect tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Aspect gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Aspect lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch but Maldini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aspect avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Aspect darts in and clinches Maldini up against the cage.#BC#
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Aspect clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Maldini manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Maldini misses with a straight left.
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aspect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aspect! But no joy.
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maldini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maldini tries to counter with a takedown but Aspect is quick to defend against it.
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aspect.
Maldini jabs Aspect right on the nose. Aspect blinks but takes it well.
Maldini misses the jab.
Aspect wants to clinch.
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aspect tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away. #CL2#
Maldini tries to keep at a distance but Aspect has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Aspect closes the distance and pushes Maldini back into the cage.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land. #BC#
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Maldini misses.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Aspect ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Aspect rushes Maldini and presses him up against the cage.#T2##BC#
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aspect tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aspect blocks a jab.
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maldini misses with a straight left.
Maldini misses with a looping right.
Maldini throws a jab when Aspect was well out of range.#CL2#
Aspect gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aspect makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect. #BC#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aspect is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maldini throws a hook but Aspect avoids it easily.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Aspect ducks down to avoid it.
Aspect tries to clinch up.
Aspect wants to clinch up but Maldini keeps it at a distance.#T3##CL2#
Aspect takes the fight into the clinch.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
Aspect tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Aspect.
Maldini misses with a straight left.
Aspect avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aspect moves away from the strike by Maldini.
Maldini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aspect tries to clinch but Maldini moves out of range.
Aspect fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Aspect gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Maldini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maldini drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aspect sprawls and moves away.
Aspect bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maldini misses with a straight right.
Aspect tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Aspect ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Maldini closes the distance and pushes Aspect back into the cage.
Maldini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent'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!
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Maldini lands with a light punch inside.
Aspect scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alain Aspect has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Aspect has Maldini up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Aspect clinches up with Maldini and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aspect ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.

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 Paulo Maldini.
I think Maldini 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:48

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

Event: WCMMA Hawaii 1
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1##CL#
Aspect closes the distance and clinches.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aspect lands with a left to the head.
Gallahad blocks an uppercut.
Aspect lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
Aspect lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aspect creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aspect.
Gallahad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Aspect softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallahad blocking some punches.
Aspect lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect. #T1#
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gallahad jumps guard but Aspect turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Gallahad.
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gallahad tries to pull guard but Aspect won't allow it.
Gallahad blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Aspect.
Gallahad takes a shot to the head.
Gallahad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aspect smiles and moves away.
Alain Aspect has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Auric Gallahad.#CL#
Aspect rushes Gallahad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Gallahad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gallahad blocks an uppercut.
Aspect lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallahad uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallahad.
Aspect working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gallahad fails to pull guard.
Aspect scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallahad.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Gallahad.
Gallahad blocks an uppercut.
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aspect lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Gallahad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gallahad takes a shot to the head.
Aspect lands an uppercut.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallahad.
Gallahad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aspect just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gallahad tries to pull guard but Aspect holds him up against the cage and eventually Gallahad drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallahad.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallahad.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Gallahad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gallahad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gallahad goes for a takedown attempt but Aspect pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T4##CL#
Aspect gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallahad.
Aspect throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gallahads head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallahad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aspect lands a shoulder strike.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Gallahad.
Aspect lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Gallahad tries to pull guard but Aspect forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Aspect lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alain Aspect dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Aspect gets a clinch.
Gallahad blocking some punches.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallahad.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallahad.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aspect lands a nice uppercut.
Aspect scores with a shoulder strike.
Aspect lands with a short shot to the head.
Aspect lands an uppercut.
Gallahad blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Aspect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aspect creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aspect gets through Gallahad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Gallahad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aspect to keep the fight standing.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gallahad blocking some punches.
Gallahad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aspect lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aspect lands a hook that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
Gallahad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aspect just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gallahad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aspect walks away with a smile on his face. Gallahad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alain Aspect has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Auric Gallahad.#CL#
Aspect moves into range and clinches up with Gallahad.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Gallahad takes a shot to the head.
Aspect definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aspect lands with a left to the head.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gallahad tries to pull guard but Aspect won't allow it. #T2#
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Gallahad blocking some punches.
Gallahad tries for a takedown. No joy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aspect.
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!
Still in the clinch, Aspect scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gallahad tries to pull guard but Aspect won't allow it.
Aspect lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect lands with a light punch inside.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Gallahad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gallahad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aspect just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aspect is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gallahad can do to turn this around?
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect. #T3#
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gallahad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aspect to keep the fight standing.
Aspect lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
Aspect lands a hook that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
Aspect lands a nice uppercut.
Gallahad blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallahad.
Gallahad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Aspect lands a hook that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
Aspect lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallahad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gallahad wants a takedown. #T4#
Aspect working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Gallahad.
Aspect lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallahad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aspect smiles and moves away.
Aspect doesn't manage to clinch there - Gallahad circles away.
Aspect tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gallahad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gallahad with the counter takedown but Aspect avoids it easily.
Aspect tries to clinch up but Gallahad circles away and keeps his distance.
Gallahad drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aspect defends it well.#CL#
Aspect moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Gallahad jumps guard but Aspect stands there with Gallahad around his waist. Gallahad gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aspect lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Aspect scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alain Aspect dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Aspect has Gallahad up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallahad.
Gallahad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aspect walks away with a smile on his face. Gallahad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aspect tries to clinch but Gallahad moves out of range.
Aspect fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Gallahad tries to counter it with a takedown but Aspect pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Aspect moves into the clinch.
Gallahad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aspect is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gallahad tries to pull guard but Aspect forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alain Aspect has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Auric Gallahad.
Aspect lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards. #T1#
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gallahad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect lands a right hand.
Gallahad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aspect lands with a light punch inside.
Gallahad drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aspect pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Aspect clinches up with Gallahad and pushes him back against the cage.
Gallahad blocks an uppercut.
Gallahad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aspect lands with a right to the head.
Aspect throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gallahads head. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Aspect. #ROC#Gallahad is rocked!
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gallahad is still on wobbly legs! Can Aspect finish him?
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Gallahad seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Gallahad blocking some punches.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gallahad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gallahad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aspect smiles and moves away.
Aspect wants to clinch up but Gallahad keeps it at a distance.
Aspect moves to clinch but Gallahad breaks away #TD2#
and Gallahad decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aspect's guard.#T3#
Gallahad passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Gallahad is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gallahad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Aspect is defending against the submission attempts here by Gallahad. #SUB2#
Gallahad is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aspect sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gallahad controlling the pace.
Auric Gallahad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aspect on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aspect tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Gallahad looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Gallahad wants to work for an arm triangle but Aspect is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alain Aspect showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aspect, 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:25

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

Event: WCMMA New York 1
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1##CL#
Aspect gets tackled into the cage by Rauta. Rauta maintains the clinch.
Aspect blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect blocks an uppercut.
Rauta lands with a left to the head.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect misses with some punches.
I was talking to Rauta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Aspect blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Rauta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aspects head.
Rauta working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Aspect looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta lands with a short shot to the head.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Aspect scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aspect blocking some punches.
Aspect lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Rauta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta lands with a right to the head.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aspect.
Aspect scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Aspect.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Rauta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rauta lands with a short shot to the head.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Rauta lands with a right to the head.
Rauta lands a nice uppercut.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rauta.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
Aspect blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect lands a hook that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Aspect.
Aspect blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Rauta.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aspect scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
Aspect lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Aspect.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
Aspect pushes Rauta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Aspect blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Rauta.
Rauta scores with a shoulder strike.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Aspect lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid 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 Nyrkki Rauta will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Rauta moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Aspect.
Nyrkki Rauta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rauta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Aspect makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aspect lands with a light punch inside.
Rauta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta lands a hook that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect blocking some punches.
Aspect working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aspect lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rauta backwards. #T1#
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Rauta scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Aspect.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect blocking some punches.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Aspect blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Rauta misses with some punches.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
Aspect working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
Rauta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Aspect.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land. #T3#
Rauta pushes Aspect back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aspect lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Rauta scores with a shot to the side of Aspect's head.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Aspect.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rauta.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta pushes Aspect back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Aspect.
Aspect blocks an uppercut.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rauta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rauta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Rauta lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike.
Aspect lands with a left to the head.
Rauta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
A short right from Aspect.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Rauta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nyrkki Rauta dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Rauta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aspect's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Rauta.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta lands a nice uppercut.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Rauta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rauta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Rauta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aspect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aspect takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Aspect is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Rauta lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land. #T1#
Rauta misses with some punches.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aspect.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
Aspect lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rauta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect lands with a left to the head.
Rauta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect blocks an uppercut.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta gets through Aspect's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Aspect.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Rauta scores with a shot to the side of Aspect's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta gets through Aspect's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Aspect lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Rauta lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Aspect.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta lands a right hand.
Alain Aspect has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aspect.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
A short uppercut from Rauta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Rauta lands an uppercut.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Aspect.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nyrkki Rauta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rauta 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nyrkki Rauta!
Nyrkki Rauta is the new welterweight champion!
Nyrkki Rauta decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 136
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1#
Hakansson jabs Aspect to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hakansson backwards.
Hakansson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Hakansson tightens his grip and picks Aspect up, before dumping him to the ground. Aspect manages to land in guard.
Aspect wants to stand up but Hakansson is controlling him.
Aspect on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aspect tries to get out of the position.
Hakansson wants to pass the guard but Aspect is keeping the position.
Aspect keeping moving, preventing Hakansson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspect is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hakansson is controlling him. #T1#
Hakansson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hakansson trying to control but Aspect is working from the bottom.
Aspect wants to stand but Hakansson is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hakansson connects with a jab.
Aspect definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hakansson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aspect's waist but Aspect gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hakansson off to one side.
Hakansson lands a jab to the head.
Aspect tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Aspect instigates a clinch. #T2#
Aspect lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect scores with a shot to the side of Hakansson's head.
Aspect is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Hakansson is trying to trip Aspect. He has hold of a leg but Aspect is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hakansson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Aspect knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hakansson on the ground.
Hakansson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakansson advances position into side control!
Hakansson advances to full mount. #SUB2#
Hakansson is working for a guillotine from mount but Aspect frees his head quite easily. #T3#
Aspect prevents Hakansson from taking his back.#SUB2#
Hakansson working for a submission but Aspect is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Hakansson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Aspect to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Aspect shrugs it off.
Hakansson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aspect is looking to escape.
Aspect is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Hakansson has control of Aspect's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Aspect regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hakansson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hakansson won't let Aspect get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hakansson is looking to work his way around to Aspect's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Hakansson has control of Aspect's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Aspect regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Aspect is trying to stand but he's just given Hakansson his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hakansson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hakansson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hakansson fails with the takedown.
Hakansson avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Aspect has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aspect gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hakansson.
Aspect lands a left hand.
Hakansson is working for takedown but Aspect is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alain Aspect has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hakansson.
Hakansson is trying to drag Aspect to the mat but Aspect just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hakansson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aspect gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Hakansson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aspect pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Aspect clinches with his opponent.
Aspect prevents the takedown attempt. #T1##TD2#
Hakansson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hakansson wants to free his trapped foot but Aspect is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hakansson trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Hakansson wants to work for an arm triangle but Aspect is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hakansson throwing shots but Aspect is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aspect looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hakansson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hakansson not doing much here.
Hakansson trying to control from half guard but Aspect is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hakansson swings for the body but Aspect moves out of range. #CL#
Aspect moves into range and clinches up with Hakansson.
Hakansson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aspect fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aspect wants to clinch up but Hakansson keeps it at a distance.
Hakansson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aspect tries to clinch there but Hakansson circles away. #T3#
Hakansson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Aspect clinches.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike.
Aspect lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hakansson backwards.
Hakansson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aspect after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Hakansson.
Aspect is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Hakansson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hakansson fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Aspect gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hakansson.
Hakansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hakansson. #T4#
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect scores with a shoulder strike.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aspect pushes Hakansson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hakansson wants a takedown.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Alain Aspect has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hakansson looking for a takedown.
Hakansson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hakansson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aspect fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hakansson is breathing heavily.
Aspect is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch but Hakansson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aspect is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hakansson misses with a double jab.
Hakansson keeps the fight on the outside.
Hakansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alain Aspect is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hakansson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aspect moves in looking to clinch but Hakansson pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alain Aspect dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hakansson swats away the attempt to clinch by Aspect.
Despite the aggression on Hakansson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hakansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Aspect is just out of range.#TD2#
Hakansson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Hakansson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Hakansson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Hakansson is working for a kimura but Aspect is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hakansson seems to be looking for submissions.
Hakansson throwing shots but Aspect is blocking nicely.
Hakansson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hakansson wants to pass the guard but Aspect is defending well.
Aspect is trying to stand.
Hakansson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aspect is refusing to be controlled, as Hakansson sits in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hakansson trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aspect tries to clinch up.
Aspect is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aspect tries to clinch but Hakansson moves out of range.
Hakansson swats away the attempt to clinch by Aspect.
Hakansson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Aspect clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aspect.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect gets underhooks to prevent Hakansson's takedown attempt.
Hakansson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hakansson.
Hakansson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aspect is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alain Aspect has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hakansson.
Aspect is pressed up against the cage. Hakansson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aspect down to the mat. Aspect avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hakansson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hakansson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Aspect has closed the distance and engaged Hakansson in a clinch.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hakansson blocking some punches.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Aspect throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hakanssons head.
Aspect lands with a left to the head.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Hakansson tries for a takedown but Aspect manages to get underhooks. #T4#
Hakansson goes for a takedown attempt but Aspect pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aspect fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hakansson swats away the attempt to clinch by Aspect.
Alain Aspect is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aspect tries to clinch there but Hakansson circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aspect fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aspect tries to clinch up but Hakansson circles away and keeps his distance.
Aspect tries to clinch up but Hakansson circles away and keeps his distance.
Aspect fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hakansson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aspect sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aspect steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hakansson.#CL#
Aspect rushes Hakansson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Hakansson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hakansson looking for a takedown.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect lands with a right to the head.
Hakansson tries for a takedown. No joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alain Aspect showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aspect has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: RISE 123
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
Aspect slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Aspect has managed to clinch.
Aspect lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Longabaugh backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Longabaugh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Longabaugh lands a shot to the body.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Longabaugh.
A head punch on the inside from Longabaugh fails to land.
Aspect doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from Aspect.
Aspect lands an elbow inside that Longabaugh shrugs off.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Longabaugh. #BC2#
Longabaugh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Longabaugh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alain Aspect seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longabaugh ducks under a wild hook from Aspect.
Longabaugh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the body from Aspect misses
and Longabaugh counters with a nice uppercut.
Aspect looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1##CL#
Aspect closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Longabaugh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aspect scores with a jab. Longabaugh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aspect is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aspect looks to score with a jab to the body but Longabaugh is just out of range.
Longabaugh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aspect throws a looping overhand right but Longabaugh ducks down to avoid it.
Aspect lands a jab.
Aspect misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aspect darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Aspect connects with a good right hand that stumbles Longabaugh. Longabaugh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aspect lands a nice shot that snaps Longabaugh's head back.
Aspect is looking to clinch.
Aspect misses with a straight left.
Longabaugh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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!
Aspect takes a swing at Longabaugh's ribcage but misses.
Aspect is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Longabaugh.
It seemed like Longabaugh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aspect misses with a lunging right hand
and Longabaugh counters with a straight right hand.
Aspect throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Longabaugh counters with a nice right hand that sends Aspect toppling to the canvas! Aspect scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Longabaugh finish him?!#ROC2#Aspect is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Alain Aspect has been cut.
Aspect missing with a left hand there. Longabaugh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Longabaugh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oh Aspect is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aspect misses the body punch
and Longabaugh counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 118
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
Aspect swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McAlroy slips under a jab.
Aspect definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aspect fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McAlroy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McAlroy jabs Aspect to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aspect takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Aspect gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McAlroy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Aspect.
McAlroy lands with a right to the head.
McAlroy lands an uppercut.
McAlroy misses with the head strike.
McAlroy struggles to land a body shot inside as Aspect controls his hands.
Aspect blocks a body shot from McAlroy.
McAlroy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aspect lands a hook that snaps the head of McAlroy backwards. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aspect.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Aspect.
McAlroy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McAlroy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McAlroy lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
McAlroy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aspect is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and McAlroy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McAlroy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aspect looks to score with a jab to the body but McAlroy is just out of range.
Aspect moves to clinch but McAlroy breaks away
and McAlroy counters with a left and a right that stings Aspect. #T2#
McAlroy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aspect moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aspect fails with an attempt to clinch.
McAlroy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aspect moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McAlroy misses with a combination
and Aspect counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aspect changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McAlroy throws a nice looking combination but Aspect bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aspect wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Aspect closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McAlroy tries a body shot but Aspect blocks it. #BC2#
McAlroy manages to break the clinch.
McAlroy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McAlroy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Aspect darts in and clinches McAlroy up against the cage.#T3#
Aspect throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McAlroy taking a breather.
McAlroy misses with a hook from the clinch.
McAlroy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aspect seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McAlroy can turn it around.
Aspect lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aspect prevents a body shot from McAlroy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McAlroy.
Aspect lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McAlroy stalling.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect tries a body shot but McAlroy blocks it.
Aspect working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aspect lands with a short shot to the head.
Aspect gets through McAlroy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aspect just misses with a elbow thrown towards McAlroy's brow.
McAlroy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aspect.#T4#
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by McAlroy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McAlroy.
McAlroy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McAlroy can't find room to land a body shot as Aspect controls the action.
McAlroy is trying to force a seperation but Aspect has the dominant position.
McAlroy lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aspect is leaning against McAlroy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aspect tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aspect tries a body shot but McAlroy blocks it.
McAlroy looking to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Aspect.
McAlroy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Aspect up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McAlroy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alain Aspect dominated that round.
That's time! Aspect's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Aspect swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aspect is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McAlroy can do to turn this around?
McAlroy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McAlroy tries to bum rush Aspect with a series of wild strikes but Aspect uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from McAlroy. Aspect does a little dance to reset his feet.
McAlroy digs a good hook to Aspect's body.
Aspect darts in trying to clinch
and McAlroy counters with a left and a right that stings Aspect.
Bert McAlroy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from McAlroy.
Alain Aspect seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aspect jabs at McAlroy's body.#T1##CL#
Aspect instigates a clinch.
McAlroy is trying to maintain a safe position but Aspect gets an underhook and turns McAlroy into the cage.
Aspect lands a hook that snaps the head of McAlroy backwards.
Aspect misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Alain Aspect has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McAlroy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McAlroy misses with the head strike.
McAlroy dodges an elbow strike from Aspect.
Aspect goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McAlroy blocks the elbow strike.
Aspect misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McAlroy scores with a nice hook to the head.
McAlroy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Aspect tries to work over McAlroy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aspect pushes off an throws an elbow but McAlroy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect misses with a body punch.
Aspect struggles to land a body shot inside as McAlroy controls his hands. #BC2#
McAlroy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McAlroy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aspect tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McAlroy was well out of range. Poor timing from Aspect.
McAlroy misses with a few strikes there.
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!
McAlroy moves away from the strike by Aspect.
McAlroy throws a poor cross that misses
and Aspect counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aspect is looking to wear down McAlroy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McAlroy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Aspect is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McAlroy looks to land a combination but Aspect avoids it well.
Aspect scores with a jab to the body.
Aspect uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McAlroy.
McAlroy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and McAlroy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Aspect clinches.
Aspect misses with a body punch.
McAlroy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McAlroy swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
McAlroy lands a nice shot to the body.
Aspect lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Aspect can't find room to land a body shot as McAlroy controls the action.
Aspect creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McAlroy's defenses.
McAlroy is stalling here.
McAlroy lands with a short shot to the head.
McAlroy stalling in the clinch.
McAlroy misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McAlroy.
McAlroy blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
McAlroy breaks the clinch.
Aspect tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McAlroy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aspect misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Aspect drives through and clinches with McAlroy against the cage.
Aspect lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bert McAlroy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Aspect is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McAlroy.
McAlroy misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Aspect misses the target.
Aspect looks to score with a jab to the body but McAlroy is just out of range.
McAlroy throws a counter combo.
McAlroy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McAlroy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aspect is looking to counter the offense by McAlroy and move into the clinch.
McAlroy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aspect looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aspect scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspect throws a lazy right hand but McAlroy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McAlroy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Aspect tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aspect wants to clinch up but McAlroy keeps it at a distance.
Aspect just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Aspect misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McAlroy.
Aspect misses with a jab to the body
and McAlroy counters with a nice uppercut.
McAlroy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aspect was well out of range. Poor timing from McAlroy.
An attempted straight right counter from Aspect misses the target.#CL#
Aspect moves into the clinch.
Aspect tries to throw a body punch but McAlroy avoids it by throwing Aspect back against the cage.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
McAlroy misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by McAlroy.
Aspect lands an elbow just above McAlroy 's eye.
Aspect pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McAlroy. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Aspect.
McAlroy scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McAlroy blocks an elbow strike from Aspect.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by McAlroy.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but McAlroy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect lands a body shot in the clinch.
McAlroy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McAlroy is looking to break free of the clinch but Aspect has double underhooks.
Aspect looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by McAlroy.
Aspect tries to throw a body punch but McAlroy avoids it by throwing Aspect back against the cage.
Aspect misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Aspect. #T3#
Aspect struggles to land a body shot inside as McAlroy controls his hands.
McAlroy stalling the fight.
Aspect misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aspect.
Aspect is leaning against McAlroy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McAlroy blocking some punches.
McAlroy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McAlroy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McAlroy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McAlroy tries to stall but Aspect uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McAlroy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aspect is keeping busy.
McAlroy blocks an elbow strike from Aspect. #T4#
Aspect lands a hook that snaps the head of McAlroy backwards.
McAlroy can't find room to land a body shot as Aspect controls the action.
A short left from Aspect.
Aspect presses McAlroy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect prevents a body shot from McAlroy.
McAlroy is looking to control Aspect's arms but Aspect gets an underhook and turns him. Now McAlroy has his back to the cage.
Aspect throws an elbow that misses.
McAlroy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McAlroy blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Aspect.
Aspect misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by McAlroy.
Aspect goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aspect lands an elbow just above McAlroy 's eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alain Aspect showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aspect 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: RISE 107: McAlroy v Aspect II
Date: Oct 14, 2022

#R1#
Aspect misses with a hook to the body
and McAlroy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McAlroy misses with a hook. Aspect ducked under it nicely.
McAlroy sets himself, and Aspect steps forward looking for the clinch! McAlroy avoids it this time.
Aspect avoids the body shot from McAlroy.
Aspect swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McAlroy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aspect misses with a body punch
letting McAlroy counter with a right hand.
McAlroy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aspect looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McAlroy lunges at Aspect with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aspect's hand. #CL2#
Aspect clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspect tries to work over McAlroy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aspect tries to work over McAlroy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McAlroy prevents a body shot from Aspect.
I was talking to McAlroy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Aspect is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, McAlroy scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Aspect stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Aspect.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect struggles to land a body shot inside as McAlroy controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aspect.
Nice elbow from Aspect.
Aspect tries a body shot but McAlroy blocks it.
Aspect taking a breather.
Aspect lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McAlroy stalling in the clinch but Aspect improves position. #BC#
McAlroy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McAlroy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Aspect lands with an overhand left.
McAlroy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McAlroy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McAlroy, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Aspect closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aspect makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aspect blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
McAlroy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aspect's elbow.
McAlroy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aspect has him pressed against the cage.
McAlroy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aspect's elbow. #T3#
McAlroy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aspect's elbow.
McAlroy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Aspect can't find room to land a body shot as McAlroy controls the action.
McAlroy tries to work over Aspect's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McAlroy avoids a wild elbow strike from Aspect.
Aspect misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aspect lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McAlroy backwards.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McAlroy or not.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aspect just misses with a elbow thrown towards McAlroy's brow.
Aspect throws an elbow that misses.
Aspect has McAlroy pushed against the cage.#BC#
McAlroy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McAlroy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aspect counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
McAlroy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McAlroy misses with a wild combination.
Aspect wants to counter the offense by McAlroy and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Aspect clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aspect taking a breather.
Aspect lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Bert McAlroy has been cut.
McAlroy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Aspect is leaning against McAlroy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aspect misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McAlroy misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alain Aspect dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bert McAlroy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
McAlroy throws a big shot that misses.
Aspect steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McAlroy.
McAlroy feints a jab promting Aspect to slip. McAlroy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Aspect slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McAlroy scores with a hook to the body. Aspect takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aspect digs a good body shot into McAlroy's ribs.
Aspect rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McAlroy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aspect throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aspect looks to throw the jab but McAlroy is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAlroy avoids the body shot from Aspect.
Aspect is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McAlroy rather than just go for the knockout.
Aspect throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McAlroy counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Aspect clinches.
McAlroy blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Aspect.
Aspect is stalling here.
Aspect pushes McAlroy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aspect digs a right hand into McAlroy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McAlroy's gas tank.
McAlroy is trying to push Aspect away but Aspect has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike.
McAlroy tries to throw a body punch but Aspect avoids it by throwing McAlroy back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aspect.
Aspect lands an elbow inside.
Aspect taking a breather.
Aspect has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short left from McAlroy.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by McAlroy.
McAlroy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aspect backwards. #T2#
McAlroy blocks an elbow strike.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alain Aspect seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aspect misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aspect tries a body shot but McAlroy blocks it.
Aspect lands a body shot.
Aspect has McAlroy pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McAlroy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
McAlroy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aspect has him pressed against the cage.
McAlroy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aspect's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McAlroy blocks a body shot from Aspect. #T3##BC#
McAlroy breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aspect. McAlroy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aspect throws a hook but McAlroy blocks it.
McAlroy is looking for a counter combo.
McAlroy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McAlroy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McAlroy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aspect manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Aspect gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McAlroy can't find room to land a body shot as Aspect controls the action.
Aspect stalls.
McAlroy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aspect tries a body shot but McAlroy blocks it. #T4#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aspect just misses with a elbow thrown towards McAlroy's brow.
Aspect letting McAlroy take a breather here.
A nice left hand lands by Aspect.
Aspect tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McAlroy's elbow.
Aspect misses with an elbow over the top.
Aspect has McAlroy pushed against the cage.
Aspect lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McAlroy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aspect's elbow.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by McAlroy.
McAlroy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by McAlroy.
Aspect misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McAlroy scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alain Aspect will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bert McAlroy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Aspect throws a hook to the side of McAlroy's head but McAlroy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Aspect looks to move away, McAlroy throws a big counter combo but Aspect just gets out of the way.
McAlroy circles away from the clinch attempt
and McAlroy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McAlroy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aspect doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aspect. McAlroy does a little dance to reset his feet.
McAlroy clobbers Aspect with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bert McAlroy is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aspect. McAlroy does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAlroy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aspect counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aspect scores with a hook to the body. McAlroy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McAlroy misses with a two punch combination.
Aspect tries to counter with a clinch but McAlroy shakes him off and moves away.
Aspect takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
McAlroy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aspect has time to react.
McAlroy misses with a series of wild punches.
Aspect swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McAlroy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McAlroy looks to throw the jab but Aspect is out of range.
Aspect is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Aspect throws a body punch but McAlroy moves out of range.
Aspect throws a good cross that connects.
Aspect scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aspect throws a body shot but no joy.
Aspect lands with a good body shot.
McAlroy looks to score with a jab to the body but Aspect is just out of range.
Aspect dodges the punch combination from McAlroy. #T2#
McAlroy moves away from the strike by Aspect.
McAlroy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aspect takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aspect changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aspect has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Aspect slips a jab from McAlroy.
McAlroy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aspect tries to clinch up but McAlroy circles away and keeps his distance.
McAlroy lands a jab-cross combination.
McAlroy defending well as Aspect loads up on a big left hand.
McAlroy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T3#
McAlroy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McAlroy there as he acknowledges the shot.
McAlroy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Danga de danga de dang - McAlroy scores with a four punch combination!
McAlroy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aspect misses with a body shot.
McAlroy is looking to counter punch.
Bert McAlroy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alain Aspect is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McAlroy misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Aspect gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aspect prevents a body shot from McAlroy.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect lands a nice elbow.
McAlroy blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
A shot in the inside from McAlroy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McAlroy is working Aspect over against the cage.
McAlroy works on Aspect's body with a couple of short punches.
McAlroy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McAlroy misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect lands a hook to the side of the head.
McAlroy blocks a body shot from Aspect.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aspect.
McAlroy lands a hook that snaps the head of Aspect 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 Bert McAlroy.
I think Aspect 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: RISE 97: Aspect v McAlroy
Date: Sep 09, 2022

#R1#
Aspect fails with an attempt to clinch.
McAlroy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aspect looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aspect avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aspect is looking to counter punch.
McAlroy misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Aspect was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McAlroy.
Aspect defending well as McAlroy loads up on a big left hand.
Aspect misses with an uppercut. McAlroy saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAlroy tries to bum rush Aspect with a series of wild strikes but Aspect uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aspect wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Aspect displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McAlroy throws out the jab.
Aspect swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aspect misses with a hook.
Aspect throws a body punch but McAlroy moves out of range. #T1#
Aspect throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McAlroy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aspect.
McAlroy throws a right and a left that Aspect avoids nicely.
McAlroy throws a right hand that Aspect ducks under and follows up with a left that Aspect also avoids with ease.
A cross from Aspect lands.
McAlroy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McAlroy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aspect counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aspect throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McAlroy unleashes a big counter combination but Aspect bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Aspect scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No joy there for McAlroy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McAlroy throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Aspect has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but McAlroy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McAlroy stalling against the cage.
Aspect stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by McAlroy.
McAlroy prevents a body shot from Aspect.
Stalling in the clinch from Aspect. #BC2#
McAlroy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aspect takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aspect. McAlroy does a little dance to reset his feet.
McAlroy missing with a left hand there. Aspect was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aspect jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McAlroy feints a jab promting Aspect to slip. McAlroy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Aspect slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T3#
Aspect lands a nice looking body shot.
Aspect wants to clinch up but McAlroy keeps it at a distance.
McAlroy slips a straight right by Aspect.
McAlroy lands a jab-cross combination.
McAlroy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aspect. McAlroy does a little dance to reset his feet.
McAlroy lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Aspect misses.
Aspect swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aspect takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
McAlroy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aspect back to the cage. McAlroy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Aspect.
Aspect misses the shot to the body.
Aspect throws a body punch but McAlroy moves out of range.
McAlroy is looking for the big counter here.
Aspect tries to clinch up but McAlroy circles away and keeps his distance.
Aspect slips a straight right by McAlroy.
A quick step to the side and Aspect tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McAlroy falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Aspect moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
McAlroy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aspect throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McAlroy is trying to break the clinch but Aspect has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bert McAlroy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Aspect swings for the body but McAlroy moves out of range.
McAlroy digs a good body shot into Aspect's ribs.
Aspect keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McAlroy looks to land a combination but Aspect avoids it well.
McAlroy lands with a shot to the body.
McAlroy takes a swing at Aspect's ribcage but misses.
McAlroy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bert McAlroy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McAlroy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aspect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspect wants to clinch up but McAlroy keeps it at a distance.
A cross from McAlroy lands.
McAlroy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McAlroy throws the left hand but Aspect avoids the punch easily.
Aspect tries to counter by clinching up but McAlroy breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Aspect scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McAlroy misses with a few strikes there.
Aspect seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McAlroy misses with a double jab.
Aspect swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aspect moves in looking to clinch but McAlroy pushes him off.
McAlroy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bert McAlroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McAlroy slips a jab from Aspect.
Aspect is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Aspect backs off McAlroy throws a huge counter combo but Aspect manages to avoid it all.
Aspect is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aspect misses with a hook. McAlroy ducked under it nicely. #T2#
McAlroy misses with a double jab.
McAlroy misses with a hook. Aspect ducked under it nicely.
McAlroy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McAlroy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aspect moves out of range of the strikes.
McAlroy scores with a shot to the body.
McAlroy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aspect fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McAlroy manages to avoid it.
McAlroy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McAlroy lands with a shot to the body.
McAlroy looks to score with a jab to the body but Aspect is just out of range.
Aspect seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McAlroy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aspect.
Aspect doesn't manage to clinch there - McAlroy circles away. #T3#
Aspect misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McAlroy.
McAlroy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McAlroy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aspect.
Bert McAlroy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aspect avoids the body shot from McAlroy.
McAlroy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aspect misses the jab.
McAlroy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aspect rather than just go for the knockout.
Some wild striking there from McAlroy.
Aspect connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circling - McAlroy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Aspect closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
McAlroy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect can't find room to land a body shot as McAlroy controls the action.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
McAlroy blocks an uppercut.
McAlroy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McAlroy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aspect is keeping busy.
Aspect tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McAlroy's elbow.
Aspect gets through McAlroy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aspect goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aspect throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McAlroy working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aspect wants to stall.
Aspect pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bert McAlroy 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. This is the final round!#R3#
McAlroy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aspect moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aspect is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aspect throws a body punch but McAlroy moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McAlroy. Aspect does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aspect is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McAlroy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McAlroy!
McAlroy misses with a wild body shot.
Aspect was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McAlroy lands with an uppercut that bounces Aspect off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspect tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McAlroy was well out of range. Poor timing from Aspect.
McAlroy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from McAlroy misses.
Aspect swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Aspect doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McAlroy stalks Aspect and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aspect's face. Aspect staggers backwards, shaken.
McAlroy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Aspect misses.
Aspect misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from McAlroy.
McAlroy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aspect. McAlroy does a little dance to reset his feet.
McAlroy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Aspect clinches with his opponent.
Bert McAlroy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
McAlroy lands a body shot.
Aspect doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Aspect.
A shot in the inside from Aspect.
Aspect scores with a hook to the body.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Aspect misses with an elbow over the top.
Aspect tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aspect gets through McAlroy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect has McAlroy pressed against the cage, preventing McAlroy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McAlroy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aspect seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McAlroy can turn it around.
Aspect tries to work over McAlroy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Aspect blocks an uppercut.
Alain Aspect has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aspect lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McAlroy.
Aspect lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aspect lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aspect tries to throw a body punch but McAlroy avoids it by throwing Aspect back against the cage.
McAlroy blocking some punches.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but McAlroy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect scores with a shot to the side of McAlroy's head.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but McAlroy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alain Aspect has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Aspect controlling the action here for a moment.
Aspect lands with a right to the head.
McAlroy blocks a body shot from Aspect.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aspect just misses with a elbow thrown towards McAlroy's brow.
Aspect lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from McAlroy.
Aspect lands a left hand that snaps the head of McAlroy backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aspect pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aspect tries to work over McAlroy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aspect tries to work over McAlroy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aspect throws an elbow but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alain Aspect showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McAlroy 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bert McAlroy!

Event: RISE 89: Hunt v Leader
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1#
Beneke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aspect has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aspect ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Aspect blocks a jab.
Aspect seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Aspect avoids the body shot from Beneke.
Beneke throws a right hand that misses
and Aspect counters with a stiff right hand.
Beneke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Beneke tries to get set, Aspect tries to push him back and clinch up but Beneke manages to avoid the attempt.
Aspect looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beneke swings for the body but Aspect moves out of range.
Beneke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Beneke misses.
Beneke scores with a jab. Aspect acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Beneke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beneke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beneke throws a lazy right hand but Aspect sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beneke throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Aspect counters by clinching up.
Beneke takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Aspect.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Beneke is looking to break free of the clinch but Aspect has double underhooks.
Aspect scores with a shot to the side of Beneke's head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Aspect scores with a shot to the side of Beneke's head.
Beneke is trying to break free.
Beneke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aspect scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beneke is trying to break the clinch but Aspect has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Aspect breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beneke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aspect walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beneke looks to throw the jab but Aspect is out of range.
Aspect appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Beneke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aspect slips a jab from Beneke.
Beneke misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Aspect tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aspect on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
A lazy body kick from Beneke
and Aspect counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beneke throws a hook but Aspect avoids it easily.
Beneke is looking to chop away at Aspect's legs.
Aspect is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alain Aspect is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beneke misses with a right hand
and Aspect counters with a straight right hand.
Beneke 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.
Beneke looks to land a left hand but Aspect moved out of range nicely.
Beneke fails to land with a series of punches.
Aspect walks into a left hand.
Beneke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aspect swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Beneke misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Beneke misses the target.
As Beneke tries to get set, Aspect tries to push him back and clinch up but Beneke manages to avoid the attempt.
Beneke with a nice cross.
A jab lands there for Beneke.
Aspect slips under a jab.
As Beneke tries to get set, Aspect tries to push him back and clinch up but Beneke manages to avoid the attempt.
Aspect drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Beneke loads up on a big right hand but Aspect slips the punch.#T3#
Beneke misses with a body kick.
Beneke misses with an uppercut. Aspect saw that one coming.
A jab from Beneke misses.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beneke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Aspect counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aspect. #BC#
Aspect pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beneke misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Aspect counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Aspect lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Mark Beneke has been cut.
Aspect prevents Beneke from breaking the clinch.
Aspect lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Beneke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Aspect moved out of range.
Aspect swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beneke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aspect checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aspect clobbers Beneke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Beneke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aspect displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beneke throws out the jab.
Aspect is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Beneke.
Aspect lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beneke throws a hook but Aspect blocks it.
Beneke's corner calls for a 1-2. Beneke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beneke is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Aspect had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Beneke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Beneke lands with a straight right. Aspect didn't see that one coming.
Beneke throws a hook but Aspect blocks it.
It looked like Aspect wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab lands there for Beneke.
Aspect is looking to wear down Beneke with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Aspect avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aspect throwing a counter right hand but Beneke manages to avoid it.
Beneke looks for the body kick but Aspect saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aspect is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Beneke.
A swing and a miss from Beneke.
A quick step to the side and Aspect tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beneke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mark Beneke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mark Beneke's cut.
That's time! Aspect's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Beneke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aspect.
Beneke thows a leg kick but Aspect checks it
and Aspect counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beneke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Beneke misses with a lunging right hand
and Beneke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beneke throws a looping overhand right but Aspect ducks down to avoid it.
Aspect tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Beneke manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Beneke gets tackled into the cage by Aspect. Aspect maintains the clinch.
Beneke is trying to break free.
Aspect lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beneke backwards. #BC2#
Beneke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mark Beneke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beneke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beneke throws a hook but Aspect blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspect misses with a straight left.
Beneke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beneke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beneke throws a low kick but Aspect avoids it.#T1#
Aspect keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beneke.
Aspect wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Beneke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Beneke lands a high kick!
Beneke throws a series of punches but Aspect avoids them all with ease.
Beneke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Aspect counters by moving into the clinch.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beneke takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aspect is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Aspect has Beneke pressed against the cage, preventing Beneke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aspect avoiding damage. #BC#
Aspect pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beneke looks to land a combination but Aspect avoids it well.
Aspect uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.#T2#
Beneke slips under a jab.
Beneke lands a jab.
Aspect jabs Beneke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aspect moves out of range as Beneke throws a body kick.
A jab from Beneke does it's job there.
Beneke misses the shot to the body.
Beneke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Beneke tries to keep at a distance but Aspect has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aspect has Beneke pressed against the cage, preventing Beneke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aspect lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beneke is trying to force a seperation but Aspect has the dominant position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aspect throws an elbow but misses.
Beneke can't break the clinch. #T3#
Beneke is trying to force a seperation but Aspect has the dominant position.
Alain Aspect has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aspect just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beneke's brow.
Still in the clinch, Aspect scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aspect creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Beneke's defenses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aspect.
Beneke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Beneke wants to get back to striking at distance but Aspect won't allow it.
Beneke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aspect lands a left hand.
Beneke is trying to force a seperation but Aspect has the dominant position.#BC#
Aspect escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aspect blocks a head kick by Beneke.
Aspect staying out of range there.
Beneke tries to land a front kick but Aspect steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beneke misses with the combination. #T4#
Beneke misses with an uppercut
and Aspect cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aspect checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A cross from Aspect lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aspect uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beneke.
Beneke gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Aspect counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beneke thinking.
Aspect checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beneke shoots in for a takedown but Aspect shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Aspect gets a clinch.
Aspect working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike.
Beneke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aspect content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Aspect has Beneke pressed against the cage.
Beneke tries to circle away but Aspect has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alain Aspect dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Beneke'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#
Aspect blocks a jab.
Aspect wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Beneke throws a jab when Aspect was well out of range.
As Beneke tries to get set, Aspect tries to push him back and clinch up but Beneke manages to avoid the attempt.
Beneke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aspect under the eye.
A big right from Beneke misses.
Aspect tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Beneke manages to circle out of the way.
A punch combination from Beneke misses.
Beneke misses with a kick to the body.
Aspect walks into a jab.
Beneke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aspect wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Aspect staying out of range there.
It looked like Aspect was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beneke.#CL#
Aspect has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beneke wants to break free but Aspect has control.
Beneke is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aspect to keep the fight standing.
Aspect lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aspect scores with a shot to the side of Beneke's head.
A nice left hand lands by Aspect. #T1#
Nice elbow from Aspect.
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Beneke is rocked!#BC2#
Beneke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aspect throws a hook but Beneke avoids it easily.
Aspect displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beneke throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Aspect misses the target.
Aspect walks into a jab.
Beneke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Beneke.
Beneke tries a low kick but Aspect avoids it.
Beneke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aspect seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Aspect avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beneke throws out a powerful jab.
Beneke misses with an uppercut
and Aspect cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beneke is still on wobbly legs! Can Aspect finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beneke misses with the combination.
Beneke seems to have recovered his senses.
Beneke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Aspect throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beneke throws a lazy right hand but Aspect sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aspect showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beneke.
Aspect tries to counter by clinching up but Beneke breaks away and moves out of range.
Aspect looks to land a left hand but Beneke moved out of range nicely.
Beneke misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Aspect holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Aspect lands with a light punch inside.
Aspect scores with a shot to the side of Beneke's head.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect misses with an elbow over the top.
Aspect dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Beneke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Aspect scores with a shoulder strike.
Aspect lands a hook that snaps the head of Beneke backwards.
Beneke working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Beneke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aspect showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beneke.
Beneke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aspect moves in looking to clinch but Beneke pushes him off.
Aspect looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aspect slips a straight right by Beneke.
Aspect swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Beneke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aspect is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beneke.
Aspect wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Beneke throws a big shot that misses.
Beneke misses with a hook #CL#
and Aspect counters by moving into the clinch.
Beneke is trying to force a seperation but Aspect has the dominant position.#T4#
Aspect makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beneke takes an elbow to the temple.
Beneke is trying to break the clinch but Aspect has him pressed against the cage.
Aspect lands an elbow that stopped Beneke in his tracks for a moment.
Aspect scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beneke is trying to break the clinch but Aspect is controlling him.#BC2#
Beneke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aspect slips under a jab from Beneke.
Aspect tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Beneke manages to circle out of the way.
Beneke dips to his left and cracks Aspect with an uppercut!
No luck for Beneke with that takedown attempt.
Beneke is looking to clinch but Aspect is avoiding it.
Aspect is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Beneke.
Aspect gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aspect lands with a good body shot.
Aspect misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beneke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alain Aspect showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aspect 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alain Aspect!
A very excited looking Alain Aspect 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: RISE Fight Night 3
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
Chomofsky scores with a hook to the body. Aspect takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chomofsky with a nice cross.
Chomofsky scores with a jab to the body.
Chomofsky scores with a hook to the body. Aspect takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aspect looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aspect takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aspect moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice jab there from Chomofsky.
Chomofsky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Aspect on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chomofsky has a takedown stuffed.
Chomofsky has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Aspect is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Chomofsky looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alain Aspect has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Linkavitch Chomofsky.#T1#
Chomofsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chomofsky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aspect.
Chomofsky staying out of range there.
Aspect stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aspect wants it to stay on the feet.
Aspect defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chomofsky.
Aspect swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chomofsky or perhaps it was just good defense by Aspect, which made it look bad.
Aspect swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chomofsky fails with the takedown
and Aspect counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Chomofsky fails with the takedown
and Aspect counters with a straight right hand.
Chomofsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aspect sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chomofsky somewhat.
Chomofsky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aspect as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Aspect. No joy for Chomofsky on that attempt.
Chomofsky misses with a takedown attempt
and Aspect counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Linkavitch Chomofsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Chomofsky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aspect defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Aspect misses the target.#TD2#
Chomofsky drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Aspect on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aspect tries to get out of the position.
Chomofsky working away.#SUB2#
Chomofsky is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aspect knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chomofsky advances nicely into full mount. #T4#
Chomofsky trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Chomofsky is working for a guillotine from mount but Aspect frees his head quite easily. #SUB2#
Chomofsky has isolated one of Aspect's arms. Aspect looking to fight him off but Chomofsky twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Linkavitch Chomofsky!
Linkavitch Chomofsky is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Linkavitch Chomofsky thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 67:
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Aspect throws a hook but Newsome avoids it easily.
Aspect uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newsome.
Newsome throws a solid leg kick but Aspect takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Newsome.
Newsome scores with a jab. Aspect acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aspect moves out of range as Newsome strikes.
Newsome looks to land a left hand but Aspect moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Newsome tries to keep at a distance but Aspect has taken the fight into the clinch.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newsome blocks an elbow strike.
Newsome scores with a shoulder strike.
Aspect misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aspect misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newsome is working Aspect over against the cage.#T1#
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Aspect avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newsome lands a left hand.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Newsome.
Newsome is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aspect is keeping busy.
A hook to the body from Newsome.
Newsome blocks the elbow strike.
Aspect misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newsome.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Aspect controls the action.
Newsome throws a punch but it's blocked by Aspect.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aspect lands an elbow inside that Newsome shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Darrell Newsome has been cut.
Newsome lands a right hand.
Aspect gets through Newsome's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aspect lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newsome lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Newsome.
Newsome takes a shot to the head.
Aspect misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aspect throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Newsome misses with some punches.
A short right from Aspect on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newsome.
Newsome makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aspect.
Aspect looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Aspect controls his hands.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Aspect controls the action.
Newsome makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Newsome lands with a short shot to the head.
Newsome misses with the head strike.
Aspect lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Aspect.
Newsome blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Aspect scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Aspect. #T3#
Aspect lands a right hand.
Aspect blocking some punches.
Aspect tries a body shot but Newsome blocks it.
Newsome throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newsome creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Aspect.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Newsome.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Aspect controls the action.
Newsome lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Aspect throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aspect lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aspect scores with a shot to the side of Newsome's head.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Newsome's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newsome.
Aspect goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect. #T4#
Aspect misses with an elbow over the top.
Newsome lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aspect's elbow.
Newsome avoids a wild elbow strike from Aspect.
Newsome gets through Aspect's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aspect misses with a body punch.
Aspect lands with a short shot to the head.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aspect's elbow.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Newsome swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Aspect lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aspect pushes off an throws an elbow but Newsome leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aspect.
Aspect scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Newsome scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aspect can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Newsome.
Newsome pushes Aspect back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Newsome.
A nice left hand lands by Newsome.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alain Aspect will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darrell Newsome's cut.
That's time! Newsome's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Aspect misses with a body shot
and Newsome counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Newsome loads up on a big right hand but Aspect slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aspect. Newsome does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newsome's corner calls for a 1-2. Newsome obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Aspect takes the fight into the clinch.
Aspect is working Newsome over against the cage.
Newsome lands a nice shot to the body.
Newsome fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome prevents a body shot from Aspect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newsome.
Newsome avoids the elbow strike from Aspect, against the cage.
Newsome stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Newsome avoids the elbow strike from Aspect, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Aspect.
Newsome scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newsome throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aspects head.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newsome misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aspect lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome blocks an elbow strike from Aspect.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aspect misses with a body punch.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Newsome prevents a body shot from Aspect.
Aspect digs a right hand into Newsome's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newsome's gas tank.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aspect lands with a right to the head.
Newsome gets through Aspect's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Newsome blocks an elbow strike.
Newsome lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newsome misses with a punch on the inside.
Newsome tries a body shot but Aspect blocks it.
Newsome avoids a wild elbow strike from Aspect.
Aspect lands an uppercut.
Newsome blocks an uppercut.
Aspect tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newsome's elbow.
Newsome tries to work over Aspect's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aspect throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Newsome throws a punch but it's blocked by Aspect.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aspect lands a nice elbow.
Newsome tries to work over Aspect's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsome lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aspect.
Aspect comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Aspect misses with an elbow over the top.
Aspect blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short left from Aspect. #T3#
Newsome lands a nice shot to the body.
Aspect misses with an elbow strike.
Newsome softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Aspect controls the action.
Newsome lands with a light punch inside.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Newsome swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect gets through Newsome's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aspect's elbow.
Newsome tries a body shot but Aspect blocks it.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect is working Newsome over against the cage.
Aspect lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Newsome.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect is leaning against Newsome and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aspect pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Newsome is looking to control Aspect's arms but Aspect gets an underhook and turns him. Now Newsome has his back to the cage.
Newsome throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aspects head.
Newsome dodges an elbow strike from Aspect.
A right hook to the body lands for Newsome.
Aspect pushes Newsome back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newsome lands with a left to the head.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsome blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Newsome.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome is leaning against Aspect and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Newsome takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Darrell Newsome's cut is getting worse.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newsome tries a body shot but Aspect blocks it.
Aspect tries to work over Newsome's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsome working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newsome lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alain Aspect will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darrell Newsome'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.#R3#
Newsome throws out a loose jab but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect looks to throw the jab but Newsome is out of range.
Aspect scores with a jab to the body.
Newsome swings for the body but Aspect moves out of range.
Aspect steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Newsome.#CL2#
Aspect rushes Newsome and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Newsome prevents a body shot from Aspect.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Aspect avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Aspect as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome scores with a shoulder strike.
Aspect lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
A hook to the body from Aspect.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aspect working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aspect lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Newsome or not. #T1#
Newsome blocks an uppercut.
Aspect lands with a left to the head.
Newsome lands a nice uppercut.
Aspect blocks an uppercut.
Aspect misses with a body punch.
Aspect comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Aspect lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Aspect.
Aspect throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Newsome throws a punch but it's blocked by Aspect.
Aspect gets through Newsome's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aspect misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Newsome misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Aspect.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aspect throws an elbow but misses.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Aspect avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newsome.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aspect scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Aspect misses with an elbow over the top.
Newsome avoids a wild elbow strike from Aspect.
Newsome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsome working aggressively here.
Aspect lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome lands a body punch.
Alain Aspect seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Aspect avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Newsome.
Newsome working aggressively here.
A short right from Newsome on the inside.
Newsome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Newsome.
Aspect is leaning against Newsome and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newsome.
Aspect misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Aspect. #T3#
Aspect lands a body punch.
Newsome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Aspect softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aspect digs a right hand into Newsome's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newsome's gas tank.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aspect just misses with a elbow thrown towards Newsome's brow.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Newsomes head.
A short right from Aspect.
Newsome has a couple of punches blocked by Aspect.
Aspect lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aspect misses with an elbow over the top.
Aspect lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
Aspect prevents a body shot from Newsome.
A right handed body shot lands from Newsome.
A right hand to the body from Aspect.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Newsome blocks the elbow strike.
Aspect lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newsome blocking some punches.
Aspect misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Aspect lands with a light punch inside.
Aspect working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aspect misses with an elbow strike.
Aspect blocks a body shot from Newsome.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect misses with an elbow over the top.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Newsome misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newsome lands with a right to the head.
Aspect creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Newsome's defenses.
Newsome blocking some punches.
Aspect lands an elbow just above Newsome 's eye.
Aspect has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aspect misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newsome.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect lands a damaging elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alain Aspect really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darrell Newsome's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Aspect catches Newsome with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Aspect gets a clinch.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aspect misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aspect throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Newsome lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.
Newsome lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newsome.
Aspect misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newsome cracks Aspect with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.
Newsome misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Newsome.
Aspect throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Newsome blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newsome misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Newsome misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Aspect on the inside.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Newsome as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect tries to work over Newsome's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aspect.
Aspect scores with a hook to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A nice left hand lands by Aspect.
Newsome lands with a left to the head.
Newsome pushes Aspect back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Newsome misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Newsome.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Newsome.
Aspect throws an elbow that misses. #T2#
Aspect misses with an elbow over the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Newsome - that landed with a thud.
Aspect throws an elbow that misses.
Newsome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Newsome.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newsome.
Aspect lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Aspect.
Aspect lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect gets through Newsome's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aspect lands a hook that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
Aspect lands an elbow inside that Newsome shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aspect throws an elbow but misses.
Newsome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Newsome scores with a shot to the side of Aspect's head.
Newsome blocking some punches.
Newsome lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aspect scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Newsome lands a body punch in the clinch.
Newsome blocks an uppercut.
Newsome lands a hook that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Newsome blocking some punches.
Newsome blocks a body shot from Aspect.
A nice left hand lands by Newsome.
Newsome scores with a nice hook to the head.
Newsome scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aspect prevents a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Aspect avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Newsome tries to work over Aspect's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsome blocks a body shot from Aspect.
Newsome blocks an elbow strike from Aspect.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newsome creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Aspect tries a body shot but Newsome blocks it.
Aspect misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aspect throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
Newsome lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Newsome.
Aspect pushes Newsome back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Newsome.
Newsome blocking some punches.
Aspect misses with a punch to the body.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aspect as Newsome tries to tie him up.
Aspect lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Newsome stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect struggles to land a body shot inside as Newsome controls his hands.
Newsome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Aspect controls his hands.
Newsome takes a shot to the head.
Newsome blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alain Aspect dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Darrell Newsome's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Newsome loads up on a big right hand but Aspect slips the punch.#CL#
Newsome moves into the clinch.
Aspect lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Newsome or not.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect lands with a left to the head.
Aspect creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Aspect.
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Newsome.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Newsome presses Aspect against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome cracks Aspect with a nice body shot.
Newsome lands with a left to the head.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Aspect.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Aspect scores with a shot to the side of Newsome's head.
Aspect goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Newsome.
Newsome blocks an elbow strike from Aspect.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Aspect avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Newsome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aspect lands an elbow just above Newsome 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.
Aspect pushes off an throws an elbow but Newsome leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Aspect.
Aspect goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aspect lands a left hand.
Aspect presses Newsome against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Newsome on the inside.
A hook to the body from Newsome.
Darrell Newsome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Newsome blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newsome misses with some punches.
Newsome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Aspect controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aspect.
Aspect throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Newsome.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Aspect avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Newsome is trying to stall.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aspect throws an elbow but misses.
Aspect pushes off an throws an elbow but Newsome leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Newsome is leaning against Aspect and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Newsome lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Newsome lands a left hand.
Aspect doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newsome scores with a nice hook to the head.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Aspect controls the action. #T3#
Newsome works on Aspect's body with a couple of short punches.
Aspect throws an elbow that misses.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Aspect controls his hands.
Newsome lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike.
Newsome misses with some punches.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Newsome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect digs a right hand into Newsome's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newsome's gas tank.
Alain Aspect is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aspect scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Aspect lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Newsome or not.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aspect blocking some punches.
Newsome working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newsome misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aspect lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Aspect lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Newsome lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aspect working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Newsome swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect struggles to land a body shot inside as Newsome controls his hands.
Nice elbow from Aspect.
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.
Aspect blocks an uppercut.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newsome dodges an elbow strike from Aspect.
Newsome works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aspect's elbow.
Newsome tries a body shot but Aspect blocks it.
Newsome digs a right hand underneath Aspect's ribcage. Aspect let out a lung full of air as it connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alain Aspect.
I've got Aspect 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 45:50
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alain Aspect!
Alain Aspect is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Alain Aspect thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 54: Smith v Femme
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Garotinho shoots and misses
enabling Aspect to counter with a crisp jab.
Aspect just misses with a punch to the body.
Garotinho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aspect tries to avoid it but Garotinho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aspect to the ground. Aspect escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aspect tries to counter by clinching up but Garotinho breaks away and moves out of range.
Garotinho's coach down at Simply The Best was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Garotinho's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Garotinho closes the distance and clinches up with Aspect, looking for a takedown. Garotinho pushes Aspect against the cage but Aspect circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alain Aspect has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Garotinho.
Garotinho shoots in for a double leg but Aspect sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Garotinho is defended easily by Aspect.
An attempted straight right counter from Aspect misses the target.
Aspect uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Felipe Garotinho has been cut.
Aspect definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garotinho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aspect counters with a stiff right hand. #T1##CL#
Aspect clinches.
A short right from Aspect on the inside.
Garotinho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aspect just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garotinho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aspect walks away with a smile on his face. Garotinho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aspect scores with a jab.
Aspect defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garotinho.
Aspect seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Garotinho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Garotinho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Garotinho misses with a takedown #CL#
and Aspect counters by moving into the clinch.
Garotinho takes a shot to the head.
Aspect lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garotinho backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aspect lands an elbow that stopped Garotinho in his tracks for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Aspect.
Aspect lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Aspect has Garotinho pushed against the cage.
Aspect has Garotinho pressed against the cage.
Garotinho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aspect lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garotinho backwards.
Aspect lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garotinho backwards. #BC#
Aspect manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Garotinho with that takedown attempt.
Felipe Garotinho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garotinho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garotinho shoots in for a takedown but Aspect shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Garotinho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Aspect throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garotinho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aspect defends it well.#T3#
Garotinho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Garotinho with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aspect counters with a stiff right hand.
Garotinho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Aspect counter with a right hand.
Garotinho misses with a takedown
and Aspect counters with a nice body shot.
Garotinho looks winded!
Garotinho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aspect with a nice cross.
Aspect is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Aspect tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garotinho was well out of range. Poor timing from Aspect.
Garotinho with a poor takedown
and Aspect counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Garotinho is rocked!
Garotinho glances at the clock... BAM! Aspect nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Garotinho crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Garotinho is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alain Aspect!
A victorious Alain Aspect thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SSSD 64:Debonaire/Montgomery 2
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Aspect throws an off balance right hand
and Rooney counters with a nice uppercut.
Rooney looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rooney needs to keep his hands up - Aspect had a free shot at his head there.
Aspect throws a looping overhand right but Rooney ducks down to avoid it.
Aspect lands with a cross.
Rooney getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rooney lands with a cross.
Nice shot by Rooney.
Aspect looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rooney throws a good cross that connects.
Rooney lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Rooney. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aspect! But no joy.
Rooney lands a lovely overhand right.
Rooney connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aspect. Aspect circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aspect takes one on the button.
Rooney misses the jab.
Rooney 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.
Aspect steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rooney.#T1#
Rooney throws a head kick that misses
enabling Aspect to counter with a crisp jab.
Rooney listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rooney throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aspect looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rooney scores with a decent looking hook.
Rooney lands with an uppercut that bounces Aspect off the cage and back into range.
Rooney misses with an uppercut. Aspect saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Rooney. Beautiful body shot.
Aspect scores with a body shot.
Rooney misses with an uppercut. Aspect saw that one coming.
Rooney throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Aspect counters by clinching up.
Rooney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rooney working aggressively here.
Rooney taking a breather.
Rooney is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Aspect looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect scores with a shot to the side of Rooney's head.
Rooney is struggling to control the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Aspect lands a nice uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Aspect.
A shot in the inside from Aspect.
Rooney has had enough of the clinch but Aspect keeps him there for the moment.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rooney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aspects head.
Aspect tries to throw a body punch but Rooney avoids it by throwing Aspect back against the cage.
Rooney working aggressively here.
Rooney tries a knee to the head but Aspect blocks it.
Rooney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aspect makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rooney misses with a punch on the inside.
Rooney lands a knee to the head. #T3#
A short right from Aspect.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Rooney working aggressively here.
Aspect scores with a shot to the side of Rooney's head. #ROC2#Rooney is rocked!
Rooney stalling against the cage.
Oh Rooney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aspect lands with a light punch inside.
Rooney misses with some punches.
Rooney looking to stall.
Aspect lands an elbow just above Rooney 's eye.
Rooney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aspect's elbow.
Aspect dips a shoulder and cracks Rooney with a mighty uppercut! Rooney falls back against the cage and Aspect unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rooney 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 - Aspect screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alain Aspect!
Our winner, Alain Aspect, 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: SSSD 60: Khan/Swahn
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Daxton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Daxton with a jab.
Daxton fails with the takedown
and Aspect counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Daxton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aspect dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daxton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daxton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aspect.
Aspect moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Daxton connects with a looping right hand.
Aspect throws a right hand that Daxton ducks under and follows up with a left that Daxton also avoids with ease.
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!
Aspect slips a straight right by Daxton.
Aspect drops Daxton with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Daxton! Aspect dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alain Aspect!
A victorious Alain Aspect thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SSSD 58: Frost/Cartwright
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Daxton scores with a decent looking hook.
Aspect takes one to the chin there.
Daxton lands a jab.
Aspect jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daxton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dalmour Daxton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daxton lands a really nice looking cross but Aspect seems unphased.
Aspect throws the left hand but Daxton avoids the punch easily.
Daxton is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Aspect throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daxton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aspect's head.
Aspect looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Daxton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aspect takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daxton throws a looping overhand right but Aspect ducks down to avoid it.
Aspect scores with a crisp jab that stopped Daxton in his tracks.
Aspect leaves Daxton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Aspect swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daxton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daxton tries to clinch but Aspect is having none of it.
Aspect lands a lovely overhand right.
Daxton has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Daxton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daxton cracks Aspect with a good jab.
Daxton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Daxton shoots and misses
and Aspect counters with a big right hand! Oh Daxton is in trouble here! Aspect follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alain Aspect!
An out of breath Alain Aspect thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SSSD 56: Vurris/Rize
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Franker fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aspect. Franker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Franker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Franker wants to clinch up but Aspect keeps it at a distance.
Aspect throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aspect manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alain Aspect seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aspect.
Franker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Franker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspect swings widly with a right hand
and Franker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aspect looks to land a right hand but Franker moved out of range.#T1##CL#
Aspect has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aspect is working Franker over against the cage.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Aspect.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect pushes off an throws an elbow but Franker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Franker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aspect gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Franker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franker has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aspect seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Franker can turn it around.
Aspect misses with some punches. #T2#
Aspect doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Franker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Franker or not.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Aspect lands a hook that snaps the head of Franker backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Franker.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect is working Franker over against the cage.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A short uppercut from Aspect.
Aspect looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franker.
Aspect lands a right hand.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Franker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Aspect on the inside.
Aspect lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aspect throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aspect creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Aspect scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Franker.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Franker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Aspect misses with a hook to the ribs.
Franker takes an elbow to the temple.
Franker working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alain Aspect dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Franker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aspect.
Franker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aspect swats away the attempt to clinch by Franker.
Franker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aspect manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aspect misses with a straight right.
Aspect misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspect misses with an uppercut.
Aspect circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheers as Aspect lands an impressive looking overhand right. Franker doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Aspect throws an off balance right hand
and Franker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aspect thinking.
Bob Franker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Franker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Franker tries to get set, Aspect tries to push him back and clinch up but Franker manages to avoid the attempt.
Aspect tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franker was well out of range. Poor timing from Aspect.
Aspect swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Franker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Franker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aspect.
Franker tries to clinch but Aspect moves out of range.
Aspect is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Aspect changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aspect looks to land a right hand but Franker moved out of range.#T2#
Aspect with a nice cross.#CL2#
Franker moves into the clinch.
Aspect lands a left hand.
Aspect throws an elbow but it misses.
Aspect lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aspect creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Aspect lands a left hand that snaps the head of Franker backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aspect throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Franker.
Aspect working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aspect. #T3#
Franker dodges an elbow strike from Aspect.
Aspect lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect throws an elbow but it misses.
Franker blocking some punches.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Franker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Aspect - that landed with a thud.
Aspect lands an elbow inside that Franker shrugs off.
Aspect tries a body shot but Franker blocks it.
Aspect lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Franker.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Franker just leaning against Aspect, taking a breather.
Aspect lands a body shot in the clinch.
Franker blocking some punches.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Aspect.
Aspect prevents a body shot from Franker.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aspect scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alain Aspect dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Aspect misses with a lunging right hand
and Franker counters with a left to the body.
Franker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aspect paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Aspect moves into range and clinches up with Franker.
Aspect can't find room to land a body shot as Franker controls the action.
Franker misses with some punches.
Aspect creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Franker's defenses.
Aspect lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspect creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Aspect is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franker can do to turn this around?
Aspect lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aspect lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Alain Aspect has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Franker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Still in the clinch, Aspect scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
Franker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aspect throws an elbow but misses.
Aspect tries to work over Franker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Franker blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franker.
Franker blocks an elbow strike.
Franker is trying to stall.
Franker misses with the head strike.
Franker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Aspect.
Aspect pushes Franker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Franker uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Aspect throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Aspect.
A short right from Aspect on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Franker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aspect's brow.
Aspect comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Aspect tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Franker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aspect or not.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect tries to throw a body punch but Franker avoids it by throwing Aspect back against the cage.
Alain Aspect is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect misses with an elbow strike.
Aspect lands a right hand that snaps the head of Franker backwards.
Aspect misses with an elbow strike.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Bob Franker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Franker fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alain Aspect showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aspect 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alain Aspect!
After winning the bout, Alain Aspect thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SSSD 53: Frost/Bentham
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Aspect tests Gutt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aspect.
Gutt doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Aspect moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aspect creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aspect lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aspect lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspect working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Aspect.
Aspect scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aspect lands a left hand. #T1#
Aspect lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gutt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aspect to keep the fight standing.
Gutt looking for a takedown.
Alain Aspect has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Depeche Gutt.
Aspect gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aspect throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gutts head.
Aspect scores with a shoulder strike.
Aspect creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gutt's defenses.
Nice body punch from Aspect.
Gutt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aspect has him pressed against the cage.
Aspect gets through Gutt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aspect scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Gutt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aspect digs a right hand underneath Gutt's ribcage. Gutt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aspect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Aspect.
Gutt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aspect is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gutt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aspect prevents it.
Gutt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aspect lands with a left to the head.
Aspect lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aspect lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
Aspect lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gutt is trying to pull guard but Aspect has him pressed against the cage.
Gutt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aspect avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aspect gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aspect lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Aspect on the inside.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aspect looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Aspect lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gutt backwards.
A short uppercut from Aspect.
Aspect lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gutt backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aspect lands an elbow just above Gutt 's eye. #T4#
Gutt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aspect keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gutt's efforts to push away.
Gutt tries to pull guard but Aspect won't allow it.
Aspect lands an elbow just above Gutt 's eye.
Aspect working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aspect lands an elbow just above Gutt 's eye.
Gutt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aspect softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alain Aspect 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#
Aspect lands with a cross. #CL#
Aspect moves into the clinch.
A short right from Aspect.
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aspect lands a damaging elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Aspect.
Aspect gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aspect lands an elbow inside that Gutt shrugs off.
Aspect is pressed up against the cage. Gutt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aspect down to the mat. Aspect avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aspect's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gutt under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aspect scores with a hook to the body. Gutt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Aspect wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aspect.
Aspect lands a slapping body shot.
Aspect cracks a nice hook into Gutt's ribs.
Nice cross by Aspect.
Aspect swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gutt.#ROC#Gutt is rocked!
BOOM! Aspect lands a beautiful left hook that drops Gutt. Gutt tries to recover but Aspect is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Gutt lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alain Aspect!
Our winner, Alain Aspect, 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: QFC Tournament 1079 Round 4
Date: Dec 07, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Davies clinches with his opponent.
Davies lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Walter Waite has been cut.
Davies lands with a light punch inside.
Davies lands an elbow just above Waite 's eye.
A shot in the inside from Davies.
Waite takes an elbow to the forehead.
Davies tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Waite's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Davies.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Davies.
Davies scores with a shot to the side of Waite's head. #T1#
Davies lands an elbow inside.
Davies lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Waite.
A short right from Davies.
Davies scores with a shot to the side of Waite's head.
Davies is pressed up against the cage. Waite has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Davies down to the mat. Davies avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Waite misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Davies counters by clinching up.
Davies lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Waite is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Davies to keep the fight standing.
Davies gets through Waite's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Davies lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#Walter Waite's cut is getting worse.
Nice body punch from Davies - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davies throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Waites head.
Davies throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Waites head.
Davies lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Waite backwards.
Davies softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Davies lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Waite backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Davies.
A nice left hand lands by Davies.
Davies presses Waite against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Waite takes a shot to the head.
Davies lands a shoulder strike.
Waite is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Davies gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Waite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waite is trying to pull guard but Davies turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Davies gets through Waite's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Davies lands a hook that snaps the head of Waite backwards.
Waite is looking for a takedown.
Davies lands an elbow that stopped Waite in his tracks for a moment.
Davies lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Waite backwards. #T4#
Davies lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Waite backwards.
Davies lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Davies digs a right hand underneath Waite's ribcage. Waite let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waite tries to stall but Davies uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short uppercut from Davies. #CUT2#Walter Waite's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Davies lands with a right to the head.
Davies scores with a shoulder strike.
Waite fails to pull guard.
Davies makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Waite wants to take the fight to the mat but Davies manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Davies dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Waite's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Davies cracks Waite with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#Waite is rocked!
Davies fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waite manages to avoid it.
Oh Waite is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Davies misses.
Waite seems to have got his legs back now.
No luck for Waite with that takedown attempt.
Davies steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Waite.#CL2#
Waite gets tackled into the cage by Davies. Davies maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Waites head.
Waite tries to pull guard but Davies holds him up against the cage and eventually Waite drops back down to his feet.
Davies lands a hook that snaps the head of Waite backwards. #T1#
Davies is leaning against Waite and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Davies.
Davies lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Davies.
Davies lands an elbow that stopped Waite in his tracks for a moment.
Waite is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Davies to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Waite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davies lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Davies is pressed up against the cage. Waite has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Davies down to the mat. Davies avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Davies tries to clinch up.#T2#
Davies throws a looping overhand right but Waite ducks down to avoid it.
Waite doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Davies counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davies is looking to clinch.
Davies's corner calls for a 1-2. Davies obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waite gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Davies points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Waite wakes up just in time to hear Davies thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Davies!

Event: QFC Tournament 1079 Round 3
Date: Dec 06, 2021

#R1#
A lazy left from Davies finds it's target.
Davies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
Davies thuds a left hand into Adams's body.
Adams scores with a one two! Davies had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Adams lands a head kick! #CL2#
Adams pushes Davies up against the cage in a clinch.
Davies lands an elbow inside that Adams shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Adams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Davies's brow.
A left hand lands to the body for Davies.
Davies lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams is trying to pull guard but Davies has him pressed against the cage.
Davies prevents Adams from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Davies lands an elbow inside that Adams shrugs off.
Davies scores with a nice hook to the head.
Davies lands with a light punch inside.
Davies lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adams backwards. #ROC#Adams is rocked!
Adams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Davies.
Adams is still on wobbly legs! Can Davies finish him?
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adams is pressed against the cage. Davies pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Adams! Two more big strikes from Davies and Adams crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Davies!
In defeat, AJ Adams stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was a tough loss um Im gonna recover and we on to the next '.

Event: QFC Tournament 1079 Round 2
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1#
Lawl lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Davies takes a swing at Lawl's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Davies has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lawl looking to slow down the pace here.
Davies lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lawl lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Davies lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lawl wants to stall.
Lawl just leaning against Davies, taking a breather.
Lawl tries a body shot but Davies blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lawl - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lawl can't find room to land a body shot as Davies controls the action.
Davies lands a shoulder strike.
Davies is pressed up against the cage. Lawl has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Davies down to the mat. Davies avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Lawl scores with a jab to the body.
Davies throws an off balance right hand
and Lawl connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davies looks to throw the jab but Lawl is out of range.
Lawl lunges at Davies with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Davies's hand.
Lawl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davies tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lawl fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lawl fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Davies looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Davies stuns Lawl with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lawl connects with a single shot there.
Davies scores with a hook to the body. Lawl takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Davies misses with a body shot
and Lawl counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawl lands with a nice body punch.
Lawl getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Lawl fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Davies on the side of the head.#CL2#
Davies pushes Lawl up against the cage in a clinch.
Davies lands a hook that snaps the head of Lawl backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lawl looking to slow down the pace here.
Davies tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davies lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lawl tries a body shot but Davies blocks it.
Davies lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Davies prevents a body shot from Lawl.
Davies doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davies gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Davies lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Lawl just leaning against Davies, taking a breather.
Davies lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Davies comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Davies as Lawl tries to tie him up.
Lawl prevents a body shot from Davies.
Davies working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lawl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Davies.
Davies lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Davies comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lawl can't find room to land a body shot as Davies controls the action.
Lawl misses with a body punch.
Davies working aggressively here.
Davies lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Davies scores with a hook to the body.
Lawl looking to stall.
Davies lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lawl 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!
Davies lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Davies.
Lawl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#Lawl is rocked!
Nice elbow from Davies.
Oh Lawl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davies comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Davies working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lawl swings wildly with an uppercut but Davies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawl is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Davies working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Davies dominated that round.
That's time! Lawl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Davies missing with a left hand there. Lawl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lawl seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Lawl closes the distance and clinches.
Davies tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davies pushes Lawl back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lawl can't find room to land a body shot as Davies controls the action.
Davies lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lawl backwards.
Lawl is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Davies lands with a right to the head.
Lawl misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Davies creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Davies swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lawl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Davies lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lawl tries to throw a body punch but Davies avoids it by throwing Lawl back against the cage.
Davies lands an uppercut.
Davies gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Davies lands a damaging elbow.
Lawl misses with a body punch.
A short left from Lawl.
Lawl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lawl struggles to land a body shot inside as Davies controls his hands.
Lawl is looking to control Davies's arms but Davies gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lawl has his back to the cage.
Davies lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
John Davies seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lawl wants a takedown.
Davies lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Davies prevents a body shot from Lawl.
A nice right hand lands inside from Davies.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawl tries for a takedown but Davies manages to get underhooks.
Lawl tries to stall but Davies uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lawl manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Davies lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC2#Lawl is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Tom Lawl has been cut.
Davies lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davies creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lawl's defenses.
Davies lands a left hand.
Oh Lawl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davies blocks a body shot from Lawl.
Lawl seems to have got his legs back now.
Davies lands an elbow inside that Lawl shrugs off.
Davies working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Lawl struggles to land a body shot inside as Davies controls his hands.
Davies lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lawl or not.
A nice left hand lands by Davies.
Lawl takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lawl avoiding damage.
Davies lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lawl backwards.
Lawl stalling in the clinch but Davies improves position.
Lawl working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Davies scores with a nice short uppercut.
Davies gets through Lawl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Davies lands an uppercut.
Lawl takes a shot to the head.
Lawl is pressed against the cage. Davies pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Lawl! Two more big strikes from Davies and Lawl crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Davies!

Event: QFC Tournament 1079 Round 1
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1##CL#
Federov instigates a clinch.
Federov tries to break the clinch but Davies is controlling the position.
Davies scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Davies lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Davies lands a left hand.
Davies creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Federov's defenses.
Federov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Federov jumps guard but Davies turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Davies scores with a nice short uppercut.
Davies scores with a shoulder strike.
Davies lands a nice elbow.
Davies is leaning against Federov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davies comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Davies lands a right hand that snaps the head of Federov backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Davies. #CUT2#It looks like Hugo Federov has been cut.
Davies lands a left hand. #T1#
Davies lands an elbow just above Federov 's eye.
Federov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Davies working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Davies lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Davies. #ROC2#Federov is rocked!
Federov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Davies walks away with a smile on his face. Federov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Federov has his takedown stuffed
letting Davies counter with a right hand.
Oh Federov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Federov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davies is stalking Federov. Federov circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Davies, and it's lights out! Federov really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Davies!

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