Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Nfld raw 1
Date: Jul 11, 2022

#R1#
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kyshenko shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith sizes up Kyshenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#It looks like Raul Kyshenko has been cut.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Kyshenko. Kyshenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Kyshenko avoids it well and moves away.
Raul Kyshenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyshenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Rob Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Kyshenko.
Kyshenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kyshenko is looking for a sweep.
Smith scores with punches from side control.
Kyshenko is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith connects with a decent elbow. #T1#
Kyshenko is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kyshenko some visible discomfort.
Smith grinds an elbow into Kyshenko's temple.
Kyshenko takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smith connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kyshenko some visible discomfort.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kyshenko taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is working Kyshenko over with some ground and pound from side control.
Smith tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kyshenko takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T2#
Smith lands an elbow.
Kyshenko is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith working the ground and pound.
Smith lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kyshenko down.
Smith landing strikes.
Kyshenko takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Kyshenko is looking for a sweep.
Smith looks up at the clock and then as Kyshenko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smith smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smith scores with punches from side control.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kyshenko to see if he's OK.#ROC#Kyshenko is rocked!#T3#
Kyshenko is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
Kyshenko is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Kyshenko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A big shot lands for Smith! That's hurt Kyshenko! Will he recover? Smith fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Smith!

Event: OFK 206 - Okafor Vs Tiramanti
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1##CL#
Dokov forces Hussain back against the cage and clinches.
Dokov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hussain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dokov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hussain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Emre Hussain has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Dokov. Those never looked like landing.
Hussain's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hussain's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
Dokov takes the fight into the clinch.
Dokov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hussain is trying to break free.
Hussain tries to break the clinch but Dokov is controlling the position.
Dokov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dokov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dokov stalling.
Dokov scores with a hook to the body.
Hussain working hard to break the clinch.
Hussain wants to get back to striking at distance but Dokov won't allow it.
Dokov misses with an elbow strike.
Dokov lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Hussain is trying to break the clinch but Dokov is controlling him.
Hussain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Dokov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dokov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dokov looking for a sweep. Not yet Dokov, not yet. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dokov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dokov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hussain's efforts to push away.
Dokov lands with a right to the head.
Dokov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hussain looks winded!
Dokov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hussain backwards.
Dokov lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Hussain breaks the clinch. #TD#
Dokov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dokov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dokov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hussain to see if he's OK.#ROC#Hussain is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Dokov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hussain is still in real trouble! Can Dokov finish him?#SU#
Dokov stands up.
Dokov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Dokov gets a big slam - oh, Hussain is out! Hussain is out! That's a nasty KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Doko Dokov!
A victorious Doko Dokov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 11: Newton v Lemieux
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1#
Maximus Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Maximus Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maximus Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maximus Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Maximus Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maximus Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maximus Jr throws a nice head kick!
Maximus Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vettori avoids the body shot from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr moves away from the strike by Vettori.
A big right from Maximus Jr misses.
Vettori scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vettori misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vettori misses with a takedown
and Maximus Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maximus Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vettori's hands.
Maximus Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vettori.
Maximus Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vettori counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maximus Jr's knee momentarily.#T1#
Vettori tries for a takedown but Maximus Jr circles away easily
and Maximus Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Vettori backing up. Vettori nods at Maximus Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Maximus Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vettori.
Maximus Jr throws a hook but Vettori blocks it.
Maximus Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Vettori.
Maximus Jr throws the left hand but Vettori avoids the punch easily.
Vettori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maximus Jr.
Vettori has been working on his balance at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr ducks under a wild hook from Vettori.
Vettori misses with a body shot.
Maximus Jr misses with a double jab
and Vettori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vettori takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maximus Jr throws a leg kick but Vettori checks it.
Maximus Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Maximus Jr lands a body shot.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Vettori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximus Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Vettori misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Maximus Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vettori is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maximus Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maximus Jr's back!
Maximus Jr tries to escape the position.
Vettori is looking to control Maximus Jr but Maximus Jr is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Maximus Jr tries to escape the position.
Vettori lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Vettori. #T3#
Maximus Jr is trying to stand back up.
Vettori avoiding Maximus Jr 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Vettori has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Maximus Jr! Can he survive? No! He's out! Vettori gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marvin Vettori!
After the big win, Marvin Vettori made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors New Standard and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Nfld live 1
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1##TD#
Kyshenko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Whang's guard.
Kyshenko forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Whang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kyshenko pulls his head out easily.
Kyshenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Whang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Whang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kyshenko pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Whang actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kyshenko is trying to work for a kimura but Whang is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyshenko moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Kyshenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Whang tries to improve position but can't.
Whang wants to control but Kyshenko postures up.
Kyshenko moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Whang is trying to control Kyshenko's posture but Kyshenko avoids it.
Kyshenko has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Whang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Whang is trying to control Kyshenko's posture but Kyshenko avoids it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whang is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Kyshenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Whang has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Kyshenko tries for a kimura but Whang is defending well.
Whang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kyshenko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Kyshenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Whang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kyshenko pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Whang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Whang.#SUB2#
Whang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kyshenko defends it easily.
Whang should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Whang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kyshenko passes Whang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Whang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Whang.#SUB2#
Whang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4##SUB2#
Whang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kyshenko defends well.
Kyshenko stays in close to Whang's body and controls the position.
Whang can't keep his opponent in guard - Kyshenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kyshenko wants to pass the guard but Whang is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whang gets back to full guard.
Kyshenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Whang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raul Kyshenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Whang gets caught napping as Kyshenko dives in and scores a takedown. Whang manages to retain guard.
Kyshenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whang can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Whang has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kyshenko is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Whang.#SUB#
Kyshenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Kyshenko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Whang has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kyshenko but great work by Whang.#SUB2#
Whang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whang wants to control but Kyshenko is keeping him busy.
Kyshenko is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB2#
Whang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kyshenko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kyshenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kyshenko is trying to control Whang's posture but Whang avoids it.
Whang has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Beast Nest. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Whang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Whang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Whang trying to control the position but Kyshenko is working away.
Whang moves into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kyshenko regains half guard.#SUB2#
Whang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kyshenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Whang.
Kyshenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Whang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kyshenko defends it well. #SUB2#
Whang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Kyshenko won't allow Whang to pass to mount.
Kyshenko wants to get back to full guard.
Kyshenko is staying active underneath Whang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Whang sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kyshenko wants to get back to full guard.
Kyshenko is trying to maintain the position but Whang is very close to passing his half guard.
Kyshenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Whang is trying for a kimura here. Kyshenko looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Whang wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hyseon Whang!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2022

#R1##CL#
Ashby drives through and clinches with Murray against the cage. #TD2#
Murray manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Murray looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ashby is defending well. Murray quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ashby has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Murray celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Micah Murray!

Event: Nfld FN 6
Date: Jun 02, 2022

#R1#
Kyshenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Castilho sprawls well. He's pushed Kyshenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Kyshenko with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Castilho gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kyshenko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Castilho keeping moving, preventing Kyshenko from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyshenko is pushing down on Castilho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Castilho is fighting to maintain full guard but Kyshenko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Castilho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Kyshenko is pressing down on Castilho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Castilho is holding on for now.
Kyshenko controlling the action here.
Castilho is not content to let Kyshenko control the position.
Kyshenko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Castilho is trying to stand back up but Kyshenko is controlling him
Kyshenko has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kyshenko is looking to take a break and control but Castilho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kyshenko sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kyshenko shoots in for a double leg but Castilho sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Kyshenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castilho leaves Kyshenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Castilho is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kyshenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Castilho as he avoids it easily.
Castilho only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Castilho stuffs the takedown attempt from Kyshenko. Kyshenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Kyshenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Castilho counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Romero Castilho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Kyshenko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Castilho!
Kyshenko is breathing heavily.
Castilho is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kyshenko asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3##SUB#
Kyshenko is trying to get an arm triangle but Castilho is defending well.
Castilho is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kyshenko is controlling him well.
Kyshenko controls the position. #SUB#
Kyshenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Kyshenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Castilho knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Castilho tries to escape but Kyshenko is in control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kyshenko has an Americana. Castilho didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kyshenko is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kyshenko hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Raul Kyshenko!
Raul Kyshenko was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WVT 5: Puto v Smith
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Vettori closes the distance and clinches up with Chugman, looking for a takedown. Vettori pushes Chugman against the cage but Chugman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Chugman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Chugman is working for a kimura but Vettori is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Vettori actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Chugman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman passes into side control, despite Vettori's attempt to control the position.
Chugman moves into full mount! #T1#
Vettori is squirming around, avoiding Chugman's attempts to control the action.
Chugman working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB#
Chugman looking to isolate an arm here. Vettori doesn't see it coming and as Chugman extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Chugman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Klaus Chugman!
Klaus Chugman gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2022

#R1#
Guy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ashby's hands.#ROC#Ashby is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Cory Ashby has been cut.
Guy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Ashby looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Guy throws a head kick that misses.
Ashby is still on wobbly legs! Can Guy finish him?
Guy throws a series of punches but Ashby avoids them all with ease.
Guy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ashby's sensitive parts.
Guy ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Ashby's jaw. Ashby's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Guy does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Homeless Guy!
A very excited looking Homeless Guy 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1##TD#
Regan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Ashby bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Regan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2#
Ashby closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Regan wants to improve his position but Ashby is controlling well.
Regan wants to control but Ashby is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Regan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Regan actively working from the bottom here.
Regan is trying to control but Ashby passes into side control! #SUB2#
Ashby is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Regan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Regan is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Regan struggling a bit here.
Ashby trying to control the action but Regan is working from the bottom.
Regan wants to control but Ashby postures up.
Regan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Regan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Regan manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Regan is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Ashby trying to control but Regan is working from the bottom.
Regan trying to keep a closed guard but Ashby is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Regan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ashby is aware though and is defending well.
Regan looking to control but Ashby passes into half guard.
Regan is trying to maintain the position but Ashby is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashby prevents Regan from improving his position.#T3#
Ashby is trying to control the action in half guard but Regan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Ashby seems to be looking for submissions.
Ashby looks winded!
Regan is looking to get back to full guard here but Ashby has managed to pass to side control instead.
Regan manages to get back to half guard.
Regan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Regan tries to get out of the position.
Regan is looking to improve his position.
Ashby is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Regan trying to hold on to Ashby's head to control him but Ashby postures up.
Regan is in trouble now - Ashby has advanced to mount! #T4#
Regan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Regan trying to control but Ashby postures up.
Ashby slips a nice elbow through Regan's hands, connecting with Regan's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashby scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Regan is pressing down on Ashby's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Regan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Regan wants to sweep here but Ashby controlling him for the moment.
Regan trying to keep a closed guard but Ashby is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cory Ashby dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ashby fails with a takedown attempt.
Ashby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Ashby gets a clinch. #TD2#
Ashby pulls guard successfully.
Regan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ashby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashby trying to keep a closed guard but Regan is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Regan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ashby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cory Ashby has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Ashby rushes Regan and presses him up against the cage.
Ashby gets underhooks to prevent Regan's takedown attempt.
Ashby is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Regan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ashby pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roscoe Regan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Ashby has Regan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ashby pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Regan tumbling to the mat - Ashby dives into Regan's guard.
Ashby is breathing heavily.
Ashby is fighting to break Regan's control of his arms but Regan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ashby's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ashby looking to pass the guard.
Regan trying to control the position. #SUB#
Regan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Regan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ashby is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Regan.#SUB2#
Ashby wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Regan, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Regan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Regan is working hard here to advance position.
Ashby working away.
Regan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ashby prevents Regan from improving his position.
Regan is trying to maintain the position but Ashby is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Regan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ashby winds up and cracks Regan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ashby tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ashby is taking a breather. Regan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Regan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Regan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Regan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ashby preventing the sweep.
Ashby is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Regan is trying to control the position but Ashby postures up.
Ashby trying to control the position from guard on top but Regan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cory Ashby 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##TD2#
Ashby shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ashby was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Regan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Regan wants to control but Ashby is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Regan tries to get to full guard but Ashby has control of the leg.
Regan trying to control from the bottom.
Regan is refusing to be controlled, as Ashby sits in half guard.
Regan trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regan is trying to control but Ashby passes into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Regan is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Ashby tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ashby has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Regan struggling a bit here.
Ashby wants to control but Regan is keeping him busy.
Regan wants to control but Ashby postures up.
Regan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Regan is not content to let Ashby control the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
What's Regan going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Ashby wants to control but Regan is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Regan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ashby advances to mount.
Regan can't escape the position.
Regan regains half guard.
Regan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ashby is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Regan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Regan is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Ashby got a little sloppy there for a moment and Regan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ashby has managed to get both his arms back between Regan's legs - danger averted.
Ashby sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ashby lands a couple of digs.
Regan is trying to control the position but Ashby postures up.
Ashby trying to control but Regan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Regan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4##SUB#
Regan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ashby scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Regan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Regan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ashby passes into side control.
Regan struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Regan tries to bench press Ashby off him but Ashby keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cory Ashby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ashby 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cory Ashby!

Event: OFK 194 - Temirov Vs Loco
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Holloway is looking to slow Hussain down with leg kicks.
Hussain looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hussain misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Holloway counters by moving into the clinch.
Holloway lands with a left to the head. #CUT#It looks like Emre Hussain has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holloway.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holloway.
A short body shot lands from Holloway as the two fighters clinch.
Holloway lands a nice shot to the body.
Holloway scores with a shoulder strike.
Holloway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hussain or not.
Holloway lands a hook that snaps the head of Hussain backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Holloway.
Holloway gets through Hussain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holloway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hussain or not.
Holloway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hussain backwards.
Holloway cracks Hussain with a nice body shot.
Hussain wants to get back to striking at distance but Holloway won't allow it.
Holloway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holloway effectively controlling the action here.
Holloway lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#Hussain is rocked!#BC#
Holloway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD#
Holloway sends Hussain crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Holloway is motioning to the referee to let Hussain up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hussain is still on wobbly legs! Can Holloway finish him?
Holloway feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Hussain crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Max Holloway!
Max Holloway made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview.

Event: WVT 2: Puto v Svyatogor
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Hill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vettori lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hill has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hill and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hill checks a low kick from Vettori.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vettori. That's going to slow Hill down.
Hill just misses with a punch to the body.
Hill takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Devin Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill loads up on a big right hand but Vettori slips the punch.
Hill blocks the body kick.
Vettori scores with the left hand. Hill knows he should have avoided that one.
Vettori shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vettori.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vettori dodges the punch combination from Hill.
Vettori connects with a looping right hand.
Hill takes a swing at Vettori's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Hill throws a right hand that Vettori ducks under and follows up with a left that Vettori also avoids with ease.
Hill tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vettori is able to avoid easily.
Vettori misses with a low kick.
Hill looks to land a combination but Vettori avoids it well.
Vettori scores with a hook to the body. Hill takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vettori throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vettori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hill looks to score with a jab to the body but Vettori is just out of range.
Vettori throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vettori avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vettori tries for a takedown but Hill sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Hill wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hill throws an overhand right that lands on Vettori's shoulder, as Vettori tries to avoid the shot.
Hill throws a sloppy head kick and Vettori moves out of range easily.
Vettori looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vettori looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hill is looking to chop away at Vettori's legs. #T2#
Hill misses with a straight left.
Hill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from Vettori.
Hill throws a big counter combination but Vettori scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hill connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vettori.
Vettori misses with a straight right. #CL#
Hill has managed to clinch.
Vettori blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vettori is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hill lands an elbow inside.
Hill content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hill letting Vettori take a breather here.
Vettori throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hill lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T3#
Hill creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vettori taking a breather.
Vettori looking to slow down the pace here.
Vettori throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hill blocks it with crossed arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hill lands an elbow just above Vettori 's eye.
Hill just leaning against Vettori, taking a breather.
Hill scores with a shot to the side of Vettori's head.
We've been informed that Vettori has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Hill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hill looks to land a combination but Vettori avoids it well.
Hill misses with a body shot.
Vettori with a nice cross.
Hill throws a body punch but Vettori moves out of range.
Vettori misses with a straight left. #CL#
Hill forces Vettori back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Hill gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vettori.
Vettori gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hill.
Hill trying to land knees to the body.
Vettori is trying to maintain a safe position but Hill gets an underhook and turns Vettori into the cage.
Hill throws an elbow but it misses.
Vettori struggles to land a body shot inside as Hill controls his hands.
Vettori tries to land a knee to the head but Hill blocks with his arms.
Vettori is trying to maintain a safe position but Hill gets an underhook and turns Vettori into the cage.
Vettori is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hill is defending well for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill lands a damaging elbow.
Hill stalling the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Hill dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hill connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vettori's hands.
Hill misses with a hook. Vettori ducked under it nicely.
Vettori throws a head kick but Hill moves out of range.
Vettori takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vettori fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hill is out of range. #CL#
Hill forces Vettori back against the cage and clinches.
Vettori on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hill lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Marvin Vettori has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hill just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vettori's brow.
Hill tries to land knees in the clinch but Vettori avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vettori.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Vettori breaks the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Hill there.
Hill lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hill is looking to land body kicks.
Vettori ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Vettori throws out a counter right but Hill avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Good leg kick by Vettori.
Vettori fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hill.
Vettori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hill.
Hill lands an overhand right.
Hill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hill tries to bum rush Vettori with a series of wild strikes but Vettori uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hill misses with a hook
enabling Vettori to counter with a crisp jab.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vettori swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Hill shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vettori napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vettori tries to bench press Hill off him but Hill keeps the position.
Vettori is still trying to improve position.
Vettori can't do much from the bottom here.
Vettori is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Hill controls the position.
Vettori defending against the ground and pound.
Hill controlling the position.
Hill has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vettori!
Hill content just to control the position here.
Hill will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hill prevents Vettori from getting the reversal.
Hill unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Vettori wants to control but Hill is having none of it.
Hill lands a big shot there that rocks Vettori but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hill sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hill cracks Vettori with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC#Vettori is rocked!
A big strike lands for Hill! That's really hurt Vettori and he's turned his back - Hill keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Hill jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devin Hill!
During a confident post fight interview, Devin Hill thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld 15
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Kyshenko with a poor takedown
and Anstey counters with a one-two to the body.
Kyshenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kyshenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anstey counters with a stiff right hand.
Kyshenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anstey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kyshenko sprawls and moves away.
Corwin Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Kyshenko.
Anstey tries to bum rush Kyshenko with a series of wild strikes but Kyshenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kyshenko shoots in for a double leg but Anstey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anstey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anstey wants it to stay on the feet.
Kyshenko looks winded!
Kyshenko shoots and misses
and Anstey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#KD#
Anstey drops Kyshenko with a beautiful combination! Kyshenko stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Anstey is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Raul Kyshenko has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Anstey sends Kyshenko crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Anstey is motioning to the referee to let Kyshenko up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Kyshenko is rocked!#TD#
Anstey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kyshenko sprawls well initially but Anstey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kyshenko is still in real trouble! Can Anstey finish him?
Anstey lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Kyshenko! More strikes land and this one is all over! Anstey jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2022

#R1##TD#
Reeler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ashby looking for a sweep but Reeler has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB#
Reeler is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ashby has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Reeler lands a big elbow. #SUB#
Reeler is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Reeler!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kyle Reeler!
A determined Kyle Reeler didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Macias moves into range and clinches up with Ashby.
Ashby looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#BC2#
Macias's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Macias closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ashby circles away.
Macias swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ashby is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Macias has closed the distance and engaged Ashby in a clinch. #BC2#
Macias manages to break the clinch.
Ashby displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Macias.
Ashby will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ashby throws a sloppy head kick and Macias moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macias shoots in but no luck this time.
Cory Ashby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Macias.
Ashby defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Macias.
Ashby jabs Macias to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Macias fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ashby avoids it really well and circles away.
Ashby appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cory Ashby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Macias lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ashby circles away quickly and effectively.
Macias lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ashby looks for a takedown but Macias sprawls well.#CL#
Ashby clinches with his opponent.
Ashby using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Macias breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Macias throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Macias clinches up against the cage.
Ashby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2#
Macias's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Macias instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Macias escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ashby has his takedown stuffed
and Macias counters with a head kick.
Ashby throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Macias's waist but Macias gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ashby off to one side.
Macias shoots in and drives through. Ashby sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Macias moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Macias's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Macias throws a nice looking combination but Ashby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Macias or perhaps it was just good defense by Ashby, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Macias has closed the distance and engaged Ashby in a clinch. #BC2#
Macias breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Ashby clinches with his opponent.
Macias pushes off an throws an elbow but Ashby leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD2#
Macias manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ashby wants to control from the top but Macias keeps moving. #T4#
Ashby working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Macias's head.
Macias wants to sweep here but Ashby controlling him for the moment. #ES2#
Macias kicks Ashby off and gets to his feet.
Macias throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Macias as Ashby shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Macias's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Macias moves into range and clinches up with Ashby.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ashby has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Macias dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Macias looks for a takedown but Ashby sprawls well.#CL#
Ashby gets a clinch. #BC2#
Macias manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Macias closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Macias breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Macias takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Macias's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Macias tries for a takedown but Ashby sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Macias misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Ashby fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Macias, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Macias pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Macias shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Ashby makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Macias throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ashby's waist but Ashby gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Macias off to one side.
Cory Ashby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Macias.#T2##CL#
Ashby fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Macias, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashby tries to pull guard but Macias holds him up against the cage and eventually Ashby drops back down to his feet.
Macias has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Macias escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ashby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Macias misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ashby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Ashby rushes Macias and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Macias breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Ashby dives in and grabs Macias's left leg, looking for a takedown. Macias pushes down on Ashby's head and hops out.#TD#
Macias gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ashby to score an easy takedown into full guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Macias has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ashby off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Macias misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ashby.
Macias throws a nice looking combination but Ashby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Ashby doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Macias lands with a slapping head kick.
Cory Ashby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ashby looks to score with a jab to the body but Macias is just out of range.#CL2#
Macias moves into the clinch.
Macias stalls. #BC2#
Macias breaks from the clinch.
Antonio Macias seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Macias fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Ashby as Macias shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Antonio Macias will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ashby scores with a kick to the body.
Macias dives in and grabs Ashby's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ashby pushes down on Macias's head and hops out.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Macias lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ashby has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ashby and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
No luck for Macias with that takedown attempt.
Ashby shoots in looking for a takedown but Macias manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ashby's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ashby misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashby avoids the head kick by Macias.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Macias blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1##BC2#
Macias breaks from the clinch.
Macias fails with the takedown.
Cory Ashby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Macias.
Nice sprawl there from Macias as Ashby shoots in.
Macias tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ashby swivels and escapes.
Ashby stuffs the takedown.
Ashby stuffs the takedown attempt from Macias. Macias gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Ashby rushes Macias and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Ashby gets underhooks to prevent Macias's takedown attempt.
Ashby is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Macias escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Macias looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ashby tries to score a power double leg takedown but Macias sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ashby somewhat.#T3#
Macias shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ashby defends it nicely.#TD#
Ashby shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ashby was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Macias bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4##CL2#
Macias closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Macias breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Ashby has Macias up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Macias drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Ashby decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ashby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

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

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

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Beckley with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Beckley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ashby letting Beckley take a breather here.
Beckley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ashby avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ashby tries to break free but Beckley pushes him back against the cage.
Ashby tries to break the clinch but Beckley is controlling the position.
Beckley goes for a takedown attempt but Ashby pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beckley. Ashby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ashby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beckley. #CL2#
Ashby has managed to clinch. #TD#
Beckley has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ashby is trying to keep an underhook but Beckley manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Beckley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ashby is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beckley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beckley's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ashby controls the action.
Beckley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beckley is in bad spot here.
Ashby is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1##ES#
Beckley manages to escape to his feet.
Benson Beckley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beckley misses the shot to the body.
Ashby slips a straight right by Beckley.
Ashby tries to clinch up.#CL#
Beckley drives through and clinches with Ashby against the cage. #TD#
Beckley pulls Ashby into guard. #SUB#
Beckley is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Beckley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Beckley trying to control the position. #T2##SUB#
Beckley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ashby defends it easily.
Beckley keeping moving, preventing Ashby from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Beckley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ashby gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ashby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beckley is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB#
Beckley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ashby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ashby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Beckley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ashby throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Beckley has his foot on Ashby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ashby works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beckley trying to keep a closed guard but Ashby is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Ashby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beckley wants to stand up but Ashby is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beckley looks to score with a jab to the body but Ashby is just out of range.
Beckley sets himself, and Ashby steps forward looking for the clinch! Beckley avoids it this time.
Ashby throws a nice looking combination but Beckley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Beckley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beckley chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Ashby tries to keep at a distance but Beckley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ashby avoiding damage as Beckley throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benson Beckley dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Beckley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ashby avoiding damage as Beckley throws knees to the body.
Ashby on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ashby tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beckley smiles and moves away.
Beckley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Beckley throws a lazy head kick
and Beckley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beckley keeps the fight on the outside.
Beckley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ashby moves away from the strike by Beckley.
Beckley has been working on his balance at The Factory, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ashby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Beckley has closed the distance and engaged Ashby in a clinch.
Ashby misses with a knee strike.
Beckley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ashby has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beckley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Beckley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ashby is breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Beckley tightens his grip and picks Ashby up, before dumping him to the ground. Ashby manages to land in guard. #SU#
Beckley decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ashby, up you get! #CL#
Beckley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Beckley. #TD#
Beckley pulls Ashby into guard. #SUB#
Beckley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Beckley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ashby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Beckley keeping moving, preventing Ashby from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Ashby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ashby throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Beckley throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ashby uses it to pass to side control.
Beckley is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Beckley wants to get back to his feet.
Beckley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ashby prevents Beckley from escaping the position.
Beckley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Beckley is looking to control Ashby's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beckley avoid being mounted?
Beckley is trying to escape back to his feet but Ashby uses the scramble to pass into side control. #ES#
Beckley explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Ashby tries to clinch there but Beckley circles away.
Beckley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ashby manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beckley misses with a double jab.
Beckley throws a shot to the body.
Beckley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ashby manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ashby looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benson Beckley dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ashby checks a leg kick.
Beckley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ashby manages to avoid it.
Cory Ashby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beckley misses with a looping left.
Beckley misses the shot to the body.
Ashby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beckley throws a hook but Ashby blocks it.#CL#
Beckley rushes Ashby and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beckley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ashby avoids it.#BC#
Beckley breaks from the clinch.
Beckley misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ashby.
Beckley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Ashby closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ashby misses with the ground and pound.
Ashby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Beckley explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Ashby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beckley tries a head kick but it misses.
Benson Beckley is winning the standup battle so far.
Beckley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ashby was well out of range. Poor timing from Beckley.
Ashby changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Beckley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beckley avoiding damage. #TD#
Beckley gets control of Ashby's arms and successfully pulls guard. Beckley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Beckley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ashby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Beckley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Ashby working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beckley's head.
Ashby missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Beckley has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ashby should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Beckley has tightened it up now! Ashby should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Benson Beckley!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2022

#R1#
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Ashby, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Ashby against the cage but Ashby circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ashby is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Ashby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ashby tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Ashby is breathing heavily.
Jones thows a huge punch but Ashby dodges it nicely. #T1#
Jones is pressing down on Ashby's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ashby is holding on for now.
Ashby is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones trying to control from Ashby's half guard. Ashby has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ashby's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ashby working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily. #SUB#
Jones stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Ashby has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Jones manages to get his head free but now Ashby has transitioned to an armbar! Jones grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Ashby! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cory Ashby!

Event: Nfld 13
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Paul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kyshenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paul looks to land a combination. Kyshenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Raul Kyshenko has been cut.#TD#
Kyshenko gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Kyshenko maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Paul could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kyshenko has cracked it and Paul is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kyshenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raul Kyshenko!
Raul Kyshenko decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Billybob misses with a series of wild punches.
Ashby closes the distance and clinches up with Billybob, looking for a takedown. Ashby pushes Billybob against the cage but Billybob circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Ashby backs off Billybob throws a huge counter combo but Ashby manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
Billybob shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ashby is trying to defend but Billybob finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Billybob frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ashby is breathing heavily.
Billybob throwing strikes here but Ashby is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billybob lands a big shot there that rocks Ashby but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC2#Ashby is rocked!
Billybob controlling from mount.
Oh Ashby is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Billybob might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ashby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Billybob goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ashby is on top in guard.
Ashby seems to have got his legs back now.
Ashby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Ashby wanted to stand there but Billybob had control of the position.
Ashby stopping the sweep attempt from Billybob.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Billybob is on top in guard. #REVB#
Billybob sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ashby's guard. #SUB2#
Billybob seems to be working for a kimura but Ashby defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB2#
Billybob 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.
Ashby is trying to stand up here but Billybob is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Billybob stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T3#
Ashby shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Billybob sprawls well. Billybob wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ashby gets slowly back to his feet.
Ashby tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Billybob throws a sloppy head kick and Ashby moves out of range easily. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Billybob decides to pull guard.
Billybob pulls Ashby in to control the position. #SUB2#
Billybob looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Billybob is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Billybob is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Billybob is trying to control the position but Ashby postures up.
Ashby throws a big elbow that misses.
Ashby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ashby tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Billybob swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Ashby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ashby blocks a head kick by Billybob.
As Billybob looks to move away, Ashby throws a big counter combo but Billybob just gets out of the way.
Billybob throws a sloppy head kick and Ashby moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Billybob 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#
Billybob fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Billybob fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ashby lands with a slapping head kick.
Billybob misses with a head kick.
Billybob misses with a takedown attempt - Ashby sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No joy there for Billybob, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Billybob tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Billybob has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ashby blocks a head kick by Billybob.
A low kick from Billybob misses
and Ashby counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Billybob is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billybob tries to bum rush Ashby with a series of wild strikes but Ashby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Billybob throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck for Ashby with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Billybob keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sloppy strikes from Billybob. Those never looked like landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Ashby misses its target.
Billybob pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Billybob stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Billybob wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Ashby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Billybob throws a head kick that misses.
Billybob misses with a head kick.
Ashby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Billybob defends it nicely.
Ashby throws a sloppy head kick and Billybob moves out of range easily.
Billybob tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Billybob tries a head kick but it misses.
Billybob scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Billybob avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Billybob misses with a leg kick.
Billybob keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Billybob has managed to clinch.
Billybob misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Billybob escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Billybob pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Billybob throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Ashby shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Billybob sprawls well. Billybob wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ashby gets slowly back to his feet.
Ashby moves out of range of the body kick.
Cory Ashby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Billybob darts in looking for a takedown but Ashby gets double underhooks and turns Billybob into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Billybob as Ashby shoots in.
No joy there for Billybob, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Billybob goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD#
Ashby decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Billybob tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ashby manages to move to mount!
Ashby avoids the attempt from Billybob to control.#T4#
Ashby working the ground and pound effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashby can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Billybob is looking to escape.
Billybob wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Billybob wants to control but Ashby is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Billybob showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ashby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Billybob misses with a combination
and Ashby counters with a three punch combo that has Billybob backing up. Billybob nods at Ashby to acknowledge the strikes.
Ashby blocks a head kick by Billybob.
Ashby tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Billybob manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ashby shoots in looking for a takedown. Billybob tries to sprawl out of it but Ashby keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Billybob manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Billybob bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billybob looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ashby is fending him off so far but Billybob persists. Nope, Ashby circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Billybob drives through and clinches with Ashby against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Billybob just leaning against Ashby, taking a breather. #BC2#
Billybob breaks the clinch. #T1#
Billybob misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Billybob does no damage.
Ashby shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Billybob counters with a one-two to the body.
Billybob misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Billybob tries to keep at a distance but Ashby has taken the fight into the clinch.
Billybob tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ashby avoids it.
Billybob misses with a body punch.
Ashby gets underhooks to prevent Billybob's takedown attempt. #TD#
Ashby pulls guard successfully. #T2#
Billybob stays in close to Ashby's body and controls the position.
Billybob must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ashby is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Billybob trying to control the position from guard on top but Ashby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Billybob slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ashby is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Billybob remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Billybob postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
A lull in the action here.
Billybob wants to control but Ashby is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Billybob is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ashby knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ashby can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Billybob lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cory Ashby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bill Billybob is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Billybob misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Billybob comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Billybob 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Billybob!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2022

#R1#
Sanders tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Vettori counters with a shoot takedown. Sanders fights it but they end up in guard.
Sanders seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Vettori throwing strikes but missing.
Vettori stays in close to Sanders's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vettori passes Sanders's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vettori is controlling the pace. #T1#
Vettori prevents Sanders from standing back up.
Vettori sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sanders tries to get to full guard but Vettori has control of the leg.
Sanders trying to control here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Vettori is working for a submission of some sort.
Sanders is trying to escape back to his feet but Vettori uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Vettori takes a little break here. Sanders wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sanders gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T3#
Vettori is landing with some decent strikes but Sanders is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Vettori landing punches.
Vettori fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sanders knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vettori on the ground.
Vettori content just to control the position here.
Vettori's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vettori has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 800pw (16 COACHES). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
Vettori landing shots from mount.
Sanders tries to hold on but Vettori pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Vettori.#SUB2#
Vettori is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sanders is surviving well by controlling Vettori's body position as best he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vettori controlling the pace for now.
Vettori with shots to the head and body - Sanders looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marvin Vettori dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Vettori drives through and clinches with Sanders against the cage.
Sanders working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vettori.
Vettori leaning against his opponent.
Sanders takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sanders has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sanders takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like James Sanders has been cut.
Vettori is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vettori is pushing Sanders up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Vettori drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vettori looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vettori looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Vettori wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sanders has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sanders trying to control the position from guard on top but Vettori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vettori pulls Sanders in close to prevent any damage.
Vettori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vettori lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sanders is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vettori stays in close to Sanders's body and controls the position.
Vettori is continuing to stall.
Vettori is in close to Sanders's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vettori is pushing down on Sanders's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanders is fighting to maintain full guard but Vettori has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vettori trying to control the pace. #T3#
Vettori wants to pass to mount but Sanders is defending the position.
Sanders tries to get to full guard but Vettori has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vettori connects with a nice short shot to Sanders's temple.
Vettori seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Vettori has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Marvin Vettori has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Vettori shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vettori showed some decent athleticism there.
Sanders tries to kick Vettori off in order to stand up. Vettori Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vettori is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sanders's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marvin Vettori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Sanders's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Vettori lands a jab.
Vettori connects with a body shot.
Vettori moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanders moves in looking to clinch but Vettori pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Sanders. No joy for Vettori on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vettori lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vettori connects with the punch.
Sanders takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vettori closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanders circles away.#T1#
Sanders on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#Sanders is rocked!
Vettori walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Sanders drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Vettori swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Sanders's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marvin Vettori!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Marvin Vettori waved his t-shirt featuring New Standard's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated James Sanders had this to say: 'It was a war in there. I'm lucky enough to be going home tonight. I lost, and it's okay, because tomorrow we go again.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2022

#R1#
Saetang throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Somchai Saetang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashby looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Ashby dives in for a single leg takedown but Saetang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Saetang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Cory Ashby has been cut.
Ashby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saetang lands a good knee to the midsection. Ashby won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Saetang obliges.
Saetang landing knees to the body.
Saetang missing with knees to the body.
Saetang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ashby lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Saetang crunches a lovely knee into Ashby's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saetang .
Knees to the body from Saetang .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saetang crunches a lovely knee into Ashby's ribcage.
Saetang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ashby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saetang is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Saetang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Saetang unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Saetang landing knees to the body. #T1#
Saetang is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Saetang tries to land knees in the clinch but Ashby avoids the damage to the body.
Saetang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ashby managing to block the knees to the body from Saetang .
Saetang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ashby lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Saetang obliges.
Saetang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Saetang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saetang scores a nice knee to the body.
Ashby tries to circle away but Saetang has him pinned against the cage.
Saetang tries to land a knee to the head but Ashby blocks with his arms.
Saetang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ashby avoids it.
Ashby tries to pull guard but Saetang holds him up against the cage and eventually Ashby drops back down to his feet.
Saetang landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T2#
Saetang has Ashby pressed against the cage, preventing Ashby from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Saetang landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saetang lands a knee to the head.
Ashby on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ashby avoiding damage as Saetang throws knees to the body.
Ashby drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Ashby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ashby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saetang tries to land knees in the clinch but Ashby avoids the damage to the body.
Saetang connects with a knee to the head.
Saetang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ashby avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saetang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
Ashby on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ashby has had enough of the clinch but Saetang keeps him there for the moment.
Ashby tries to pull guard but Saetang won't allow it.
Saetang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ashby.
Saetang tries to land knees in the clinch but Ashby avoids the damage to the body.
Saetang is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Saetang tries to land knees in the clinch but Ashby avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Ashby jumps guard and drags Saetang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ashby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been informed that Saetang has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Saetang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ashby. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saetang wanted to stand there but Ashby had control of the position.
Ashby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ashby working a defensive guard here. #T4##SU2#
Saetang stands up and waves to Ashby to follow him.
Saetang scores with a head kick. Ashby tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Saetang - that will leave a mark! #CL2#
Saetang clinches with his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Saetang obliges.
Ashby is trying to pull guard but Saetang has him pressed against the cage.
Saetang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ashby avoids it.
Saetang scores a nice knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Somchai Saetang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cory Ashby's cut.
That's time! Ashby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Saetang tries a head kick but it misses.
Saetang misses with a head kick.
Saetang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ashby fails with a takedown attempt.
Saetang throws a head kick that misses.
Saetang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saetang throws a head kick but Ashby moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashby tries to clinch there but Saetang circles away.
Saetang throws a head kick but Ashby moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Ashby has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saetang lands a good knee to the midsection. Ashby won't want to take too many of those.#T1#
Saetang tries to land knees in the clinch but Ashby avoids the damage to the body.
Saetang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ashby avoids it.
Ashby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ashby is trying to drag Saetang to the mat but Saetang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Saetang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ashby.
Ashby avoiding damage as Saetang throws knees to the body.
Ashby avoiding damage as Saetang throws knees to the body.
Saetang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ashby avoids it.
Ashby jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saetang walks away with a smile on his face. Ashby gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Ashby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saetang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saetang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Saetang . #T2#
Ashby tries to clinch but Saetang moves away
and Saetang counters with a solid body kick.
Ashby takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ashby changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Saetang throws a sloppy head kick and Ashby moves out of range easily.
Ashby blocks a head kick by Saetang .
Ashby fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saetang tries a head kick but it misses.
Ashby fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saetang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saetang throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ashby.
Ashby dives in and grabs Saetang 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saetang pushes down on Ashby's head and hops out.
The fighters circling - Saetang throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Ashby tries for a takedown but Saetang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saetang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saetang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Saetang .
Saetang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ashby.
Saetang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saetang throws a sloppy head kick and Ashby moves out of range easily.
Saetang throws a head kick but Ashby moves out of range.
Saetang throws a wild body kick that Ashby sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Saetang .
Ashby misses with a takedown attempt - Saetang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Saetang throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ashby.
Saetang throws a head kick that misses.
Ashby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saetang as he jumps to the side.
Saetang lands with a kick to the temple. Ashby shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Saetang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ashby tries to clinch there but Saetang circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saetang tries a head kick but it misses.
Ashby misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Somchai Saetang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cory Ashby's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ashby misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ashby avoids the head kick by Saetang .
Saetang throws a sloppy head kick and Ashby moves out of range easily.
Saetang feints and then cracks Ashby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ashby down.
Ashby tries to clinch there but Saetang circles away.
Ashby avoids the head kick by Saetang .
It looked like Ashby was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Saetang closes the distance and clinches.
Saetang stops a takedown attempt from Ashby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saetang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ashby blocks it with crossed arms.
Saetang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ashby avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saetang scores a nice knee to the body.
Saetang tries to land knees in the clinch but Ashby avoids the damage to the body.
Saetang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saetang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ashby. #T1#
Ashby tries to pull guard but Saetang holds him up against the cage and eventually Ashby drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Ashby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ashby is trying to force a seperation but Saetang has the dominant position.
Saetang lands a knee to the body.
Ashby wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saetang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ashby missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Saetang lands a good knee to the midsection. Ashby won't want to take too many of those.
Saetang tries a knee to the head but Ashby blocks it.
Ashby avoiding damage as Saetang throws knees to the body.
Saetang missing with knees to the body.
Ashby managing to block the knees to the body from Saetang .
Ashby takes a knee to the side of the body. #T2#
Ashby doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Ashby manages to break the clinch.
Saetang lands a nice looking body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ashby.
Saetang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ashby doesn't manage to clinch there - Saetang circles away.
Ashby tries for a takedown but Saetang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saetang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ashby swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ashby closes the distance looking to clinch
and Saetang counters with a head kick. That will keep Ashby thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T3##CL2#
Saetang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ashby managing to block the knees to the body from Saetang .
Ashby is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saetang is keeping busy.
Saetang lands a good knee to the midsection. Ashby won't want to take too many of those.
Ashby dodges an elbow strike from Saetang .
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Saetang obliges.
Ashby tries to pull guard but Saetang holds him up against the cage and eventually Ashby drops back down to his feet.
Somchai Saetang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saetang .
Saetang keeps control of Ashby as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saetang trying to land knees to the body.
Saetang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ashby blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Saetang tries to land knees in the clinch but Ashby avoids the damage to the body.
Ashby wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saetang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ashby has had enough of the clinch but Saetang keeps him there for the moment.
Saetang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Saetang .
Saetang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saetang .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ashby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ashby changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saetang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ashby walks forward, straight into a front kick from Saetang .

And that's the end of the fight!
Somchai Saetang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saetang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Somchai Saetang !
An out of breath Somchai Saetang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Burrows fails to land the takedown.
Ashby blocks a head kick by Burrows.
Ashby tries to clinch there but Burrows circles away.
Burrows looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ashby darts in looking for a takedown but Burrows gets double underhooks and turns Ashby into the cage.
Burrows wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ashby.
Burrows displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ashby up against the cage.
Ashby fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashby working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Ashby wants the takedown. Burrows is fighting it off but Ashby persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Burrows's guard against the cage.#T1#
Burrows keeping moving, preventing Ashby from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Burrows is looking for a triangle but Ashby pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashby trying to control the position from guard on top but Burrows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ashby pushes down on Burrows's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ashby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burrows does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burrows is looking to improve his position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burrows is controlling Ashby's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ashby wants to control but Burrows is keeping him busy.
Burrows really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ashby. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ashby throwing shots but Burrows is blocking nicely.
Burrows is trying is best to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Burrows gets a clinch.
Ashby can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Ashby. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Burrows is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Burrows is looking for a takedown.
Ashby wants to get back to striking at distance but Burrows won't allow it.
Burrows controlling the action here for a moment.
Ashby tries to pull guard but Burrows won't allow it. #BC#
Ashby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burrows throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ashby shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burrows as he avoids it easily.
Burrows misses with a takedown attempt
and Ashby counters with a leg kick. #T4#
Burrows slaps away a takedown attempt from Ashby, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ashby is breathing heavily.
Burrows tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ashby swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Burrows gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ashby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burrows is trying to pull guard but Ashby has him pressed against the cage.
Ashby has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Burrows avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ashby wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burrows wants to break free but Ashby has control.
Ashby fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Burrows drags the fight down to the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burrows tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Burrows throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ashby escapes and throws Burrows's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Burrows tries to bench press Ashby off him but Ashby keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex Burrows will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ashby stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ashby wants it to stay on the feet.
Burrows misses with a wild body shot.
Ashby has his takedown stuffed
and Burrows counters with a left to the body.
Ashby tries to clinch up.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ashby as he avoids it easily.
Nice body kick from Ashby.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Burrows enables Ashby to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Burrows manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Burrows is looking to stand back up but Ashby counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Burrows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Burrows can do anything to dispel that myth.
Burrows throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ashby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burrows has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ashby is working away from the top position though.#T1##SU#
Ashby stands up and beckons Burrows to join him on the feet. #CL2#
Burrows moves into the clinch successfully.
Burrows is trying to break the clinch but Ashby has him pressed against the cage.
Ashby misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burrows.
Burrows misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ashby. #BC2#
Burrows breaks the clinch.
Burrows shoots for a takedown but Ashby saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cory Ashby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Burrows.
Ashby tries to close the distance and clinch but Burrows swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ashby lands a high kick!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burrows. #T2#
Nice sprawl there from Ashby as Burrows shoots in.
Ashby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burrows defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown but Ashby shows good takedown defense.
Burrows displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ashby.
Ashby tries to close the distance and clinch but Burrows swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burrows let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Burrows closes the distance and clinches.
Burrows stalls.
Burrows gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ashby. #T3#
Ashby tries for a takedown. No joy.
Burrows is trying to push Ashby away but Ashby has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Burrows gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ashby.
Ashby is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Burrows drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ashby avoiding damage as Burrows throws knees to the body. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burrows prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Burrows pulls guard.
Burrows managing to control the position.
Burrows wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ashby manages to pass to side control.
Burrows is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ashby wants to pass to mount but Burrows is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex Burrows will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Burrows tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ashby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burrows somewhat.
Burrows misses with a series of wild punches.
Ashby lands with a kick to the temple. Burrows shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Burrows drops his hands momentarily and Ashby takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ashby throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ashby pinned against the cage. Ashby gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ashby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burrows paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ashby.
Ashby fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown but Ashby shows good takedown defense.
Ashby appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cory Ashby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Burrows.#CL2#
Burrows takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burrows. #TD2#
Burrows gets control of Ashby's arms and successfully pulls guard. Burrows will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ashby wants to stand but Burrows is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Burrows is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2##SU#
Ashby stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ashby throws a head kick but Burrows moves out of range.
Cory Ashby is winning the standup battle so far.
Burrows dives in and grabs Ashby's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ashby pushes down on Burrows's head and hops out.
Burrows stuffs the takedown attempt from Ashby. Ashby gets slowly back to his feet.
Burrows tries for a takedown but Ashby sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ashby looks for a takedown but Burrows sprawls well.
Ashby fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
Burrows shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ashby as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Ashby gets tackled into the cage by Burrows. Burrows maintains the clinch.
Ashby is trying to drag Burrows to the mat but Burrows just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Burrows goes for a takedown attempt but Ashby pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Burrows drives through and clinches with Ashby against the cage.
Burrows tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ashby smiles and moves away. #T4#
Ashby throws a head kick that misses.
Burrows tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ashby defends well and Burrows ends up having to push Ashby into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ashby looks for a takedown but Burrows sprawls well.
Ashby defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burrows.
Ashby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burrows paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ashby misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burrows.
Ashby attempts a counter takedown but Burrows avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Burrows drives through and clinches with Ashby against the cage.

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 Cory Ashby.
I think Burrows 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 Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cory Ashby!

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