Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC 31:Taranin vs Zapina
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Richards shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andersson but Andersson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Richards shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Andersson as he jumps to the side.
Andersson throws out a counter right but Richards avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Richards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Andersson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersson connects with a crisp jab.
Richards tries for a takedown but Andersson circles away easily
enabling Andersson to counter with a crisp jab.
Richards looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andersson is fending him off so far but Richards persists. Nope, Andersson circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
Richards looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Andersson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Richards shoots for a takedown but Andersson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters circling - Andersson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Richards has his takedown stuffed
and Andersson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Andersson . Richards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andersson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andersson throws a looping overhand right but Richards ducks down to avoid it.
Richards shoots in for a takedown but Andersson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Andersson has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Andersson looks to land a right hand but Richards moved out of range.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Richards looks for a takedown but Andersson sprawls well.
It seemed like Andersson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Richards shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Andersson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Richards shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Andersson as he jumps to the side.
Andersson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Andersson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A big right from Andersson misses.
Abraham Andersson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Richards looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Andersson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Richards with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Andersson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Richards fails with the takedown
and Andersson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Andersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Richards might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Richards tries for a takedown but Andersson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Andersson 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Andersson throws a big shot that misses.
Richards throws a big counter combination but Andersson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Andersson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Richards's head.
Richards fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Andersson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andersson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Richards fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Andersson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Richards.
A telegraphed right hand from Andersson misses the target.
Richards will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Andersson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andersson scores with a hook to the body. Richards takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No luck for Richards with that takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Andersson 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Andersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Richards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Andersson scores with a shot to the body.
Richards shoots in looking for a takedown but Andersson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Richards's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Andersson cracks Richards with a good jab.
Richards shoots and misses
and Andersson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson lands with a hook. Richards tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Richards shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Andersson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Andersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richards.
Richards takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Richards tries for a takedown but Andersson circles away easily
and Andersson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Richards ducks under a wild hook from Andersson .
Richards with a poor takedown
and Andersson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Richards's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andersson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Richards scrambles back to his feet.
Richards blocks a jab.
Richards fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Andersson lands with a cross.
Abraham Andersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richards fails with a takedown attempt.
Jacob Richards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#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.
Andersson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jacob Richards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richards shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andersson pinned against the cage. Andersson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Andersson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Andersson 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 24:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 24:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Andersson !

Event: NYF 5
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1##KD2#
Garrison lands a left and a right that send Bramble crashing to the mat, dazed. Garrison thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Bramble is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Livingstone Bramble has been cut.
Garrison looks to land a combination but Bramble avoids it well.
Oh Bramble is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garrison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garrison misses with a straight right.
Bramble avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garrison throws a right hand that Bramble ducks under and follows up with a left that Bramble also avoids with ease.
Bramble seems to have got his legs back now.
Garrison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A counter left hand to the body from Bramble misses its target.
Garrison misses with a two punch combination.
Bramble throwing a counter right hand but Garrison manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Garrison lands a left and a right that send Bramble crashing to the mat, dazed. Garrison thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bramble throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garrison.
Garrison drops Bramble with a huge uppercut! Bramble drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Garrison is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Garrison!
Gary Garrison thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: AFK
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Jab, jab by Paukuolo - just one landing.
Paukuolo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Paukuolo just misses with a punch to the body.
Paukuolo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dammon backs up against the ropes.
Paukuolo jabs Dammon right on the nose. Dammon blinks but takes it well.
A combination from Paukuolo does no damage.
Paukuolo lands with a nice combination. Dammon backs away looking to recover.
Mondo Paukuolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dammon ducks under a wild hook from Paukuolo.
Dammon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dammon slips a jab and a cross from Paukuolo.
Paukuolo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dammon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paukuolo misses with a double jab.
Dammon is looking to counter punch.
Paukuolo misses with a double jab.
Paukuolo misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Dammon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paukuolo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dammon.
Paukuolo throws out a loose jab but Dammon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dammon is looking to counter punch.
Paukuolo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dammon moves away.
Dammon is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Paukuolo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Dammon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mondo Paukuolo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paukuolo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dammon is looking to counter punch.
Paukuolo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dammon is looking to counter punch.
Dammon slips a jab from Paukuolo.
Dammon is looking to counter punch.
Paukuolo takes a swing at Dammon's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Dammon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paukuolo throws a right and a left that Dammon avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Dammon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paukuolo. Dammon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paukuolo swings for the body but Dammon moves out of range.
It looked like Dammon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dammon avoids the body shot from Paukuolo.
Dammon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paukuolo.
Paukuolo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dammon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Paukuolo throws a right hand that Dammon ducks under and follows up with a left that Dammon also avoids with ease.
Paukuolo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paukuolo takes a swing at Dammon's ribcage but misses.
Dammon is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Paukuolo misses with the combination.
Paukuolo throws a right and a left that Dammon avoids nicely.
Dammon throwing a counter right hand but Paukuolo manages to avoid it.
Paukuolo misses with an uppercut. Dammon saw that one coming.
Dammon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paukuolo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paukuolo misses with a straight right.
It looked like Dammon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dammon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paukuolo.
Paukuolo misses with a two punch combination.
Dammon is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paukuolo throws a lazy right hand but Dammon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dammon is looking to counter punch.
Paukuolo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dammon.
Dammon throwing a counter right hand but Paukuolo manages to avoid it.
Dammon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Paukuolo throws a body punch but Dammon moves out of range.
Paukuolo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dammon was well out of range. Poor timing from Paukuolo.
A little feinted left hand from Dammon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paukuolo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dammon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mondo Paukuolo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Paukuolo looks to land a left hand but Dammon moved out of range nicely.
Paukuolo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dammon is looking to counter punch.
Paukuolo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dammon.
Dammon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paukuolo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paukuolo takes a swing at Dammon's ribcage but misses.
Dammon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paukuolo throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Dammon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paukuolo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dammon is looking to counter punch.
Matt Dammon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paukuolo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dammon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paukuolo is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paukuolo. Dammon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paukuolo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paukuolo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dammon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Paukuolo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dammon.
Paukuolo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dammon circles away quickly and effectively.
Paukuolo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paukuolo misses with an uppercut. Dammon saw that one coming.
It looked like Dammon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paukuolo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Dammon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paukuolo swings for the body but Dammon moves out of range.
Dammon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dammon avoids the body shot from Paukuolo.
A little feinted left hand from Dammon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dammon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dammon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paukuolo misses with a hook. Dammon ducked under it nicely.
Paukuolo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Dammon misses the target.
Paukuolo misses with a wild body shot.
Paukuolo misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Paukuolo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Dammon misses the target.
Paukuolo misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Dammon misses the target.
Paukuolo swings for the body but Dammon moves out of range.
Paukuolo looks to throw the jab but Dammon is out of range.
Dammon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Paukuolo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paukuolo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dammon throwing a counter right hand but Paukuolo manages to avoid it.
Paukuolo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dammon rather than just go for the knockout.
Paukuolo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dammon was well out of range. Poor timing from Paukuolo.
Dammon ducks under a wild hook from Paukuolo.
Paukuolo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dammon throwing a counter right hand but Paukuolo manages to avoid it.
Dammon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paukuolo.
Dammon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mondo Paukuolo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paukuolo lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mondo Paukuolo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dammon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paukuolo.
Paukuolo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dammon momentarily.
Paukuolo takes a swing at Dammon's ribcage but misses.
Paukuolo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dammon circles away quickly and effectively.
Dammon is looking to counter punch.
Paukuolo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dammon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paukuolo.
A little feinted left hand from Dammon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Paukuolo misses.
Dammon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Paukuolo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paukuolo throws a big shot that misses.
Paukuolo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paukuolo throws out a loose jab but Dammon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paukuolo misses with a two punch combination.
Paukuolo throws the left hand but Dammon avoids the punch easily.
Dammon dodges the punch combination from Paukuolo. #T1#
A big right from Paukuolo misses.
Dammon moves away from the strike by Paukuolo.
Paukuolo misses with a hook.
Paukuolo throws a series of punches but Dammon moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Dammon.
Paukuolo just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Dammon misses the target.
Dammon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paukuolo.
Paukuolo throws a looping overhand right but Dammon ducks down to avoid it.
Dammon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dammon dodges the punch combination from Paukuolo.
It looked like Dammon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paukuolo misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Dammon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Paukuolo misses.
Paukuolo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paukuolo swings for the body but Dammon moves out of range.
A slow jab from Paukuolo misses its intended target.
It looked like Dammon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paukuolo throws a body punch but Dammon moves out of range.
A combination from Paukuolo does no damage.
Paukuolo just misses with a punch to the body.
Dammon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Dammon misses the target.
Paukuolo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mondo Paukuolo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Paukuolo 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 24:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mondo Paukuolo!
A very excited looking Mondo Paukuolo 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: Dec 21, 2022

#R1#
Asiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
David avoids the body shot from Asiago. #CL#
David has Asiago up against the cage in a clinch.
David stalling in the clinch.
Asiago misses with some punches. #TD#
David manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
David is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David passes the guard and advances to mount!
David 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.
David is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Asiago can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
David misses with a head shot.
David lands a big elbow. #T1#
Asiago in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
David postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Asiago badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of David around the waist but David pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! David is the winner by TKO! David jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corin David!
After winning the bout, Corin David thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Prime Asiago stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back'.

Event: NYF 2: Tank vs Kuznecov
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Garrison throws a right hand that Ruiz ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruiz also avoids with ease.
Garrison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garrison tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ruiz with a jab.
Garrison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Garrison. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Ruiz has closed the distance and engaged Garrison in a clinch.
Ruiz lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Ruiz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ruiz lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Gary Garrison has been cut.#KD#
Ruiz has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Garrison goes down! Ruiz pounces into side control - this one could be over soon! #ROC#Garrison is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garrison is being controlled here.
Garrison is still in real trouble! Can Ruiz finish him?
Ruiz advances to mount. #SUB#
Ruiz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Garrison can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB#
Ruiz jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Garrison manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Garrison seems to have recovered his senses.
Ruiz works to advance to full mount. Garrison defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T1##SUB#
Ruiz wants to finish this one by submission but Garrison is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ruiz. #SUB#
Ruiz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Ruiz has hold of Garrison's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Garrison manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ruiz wants to control the pace but Garrison is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Ruiz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Garrison can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T2#
Garrison is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Garrison is squirming around, avoiding Ruiz's attempts to control the action.
Garrison wants to get back to his feet.
Ruiz looking to control but Garrison is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Ruiz looking for a guillotine from mount but Garrison is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ruiz wants to finish this one by submission but Garrison is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ruiz.
Ruiz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Garrison is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ruiz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garrison is looking to escape.
Garrison really wants to buck Ruiz off and get back to his feet. #SUB#
Ruiz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Garrison has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ruiz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garrison is looking to escape. #T4#
Ruiz controlling the pace for now.
Garrison is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #SUB#
Ruiz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Garrison to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Garrison shrugs it off.
Ruiz wants to control the pace but Garrison is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Ruiz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Garrison's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ruiz cracks Garrison with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ruiz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Garrison takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruiz throws a head kick that Garrison semi-blocks.
Ruiz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ruiz's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruiz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ruiz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Garrison has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ruiz connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Ruiz rushes Garrison and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Ruiz connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Garrison goes down! Ruiz jumps into full mount looking to finish! #SUB#
Ruiz is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Garrison has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Garrison! #SU2#
Garrison stands up and waves to Ruiz to follow him.
Garrison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Ruiz gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Ruiz has Garrison pressed against the cage, preventing Garrison from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ruiz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garrison's efforts to push away.
Ruiz lands a knee to the head.
Ruiz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garrison's efforts to push away.
Ruiz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Garrison lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ruiz obliges.
Garrison is breathing heavily.
Ruiz scores a nice knee to the body.
Ruiz lands a knee to the body. #KD#
Ruiz has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Garrison goes down! Ruiz pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Ruiz is working to tighten his grip on Garrison's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Garrison has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ruiz is really squeezing tight and eventually Garrison passes out! Ruiz breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Anthony Ruiz!
Anthony Ruiz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Gary Garrison spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back'.

Event: HFC 26:Raynard vs Eye
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Voltage scores with a decent looking hook.
Voltage lands a leg kick that knocks Richards off balance momentarily.#CL#
Voltage has managed to clinch. #BC#
Voltage manages to break the clinch.
Voltage throws a right hand that misses
and Richards counters with a series of strikes. Voltage will be more careful next time no doubt.
A nice combination there by Voltage .
Richards shoots in but no luck this time.
Voltage lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Voltage has managed to clinch. #BC#
Voltage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Voltage throws a nice outside leg kick.
Voltage smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Voltage scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Voltage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Voltage closes the distance and pushes Richards back into the cage.
Richards has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Voltage avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Voltage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richards closes this distance looking for a takedown but Voltage circles away.
High Voltage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Richards.
Voltage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Richards is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Voltage has managed to clinch. #BC#
Voltage 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD#
Voltage lands a big head kick that sends Richards tumbling to the mat! Voltage takes a step backwards and waves Richards back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Richards is rocked!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Voltage takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Voltage manages to break the clinch.
Voltage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A lazy left from Voltage finds it's target.#KD#
Voltage lands a big head kick that sends Richards tumbling to the mat! Voltage takes a step backwards and waves Richards back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Richards is still on wobbly legs! Can Voltage finish him?
A shot to the body from Voltage misses
and Richards counters with a left and a right that stings Voltage .
Richards seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab lands there for Voltage .
High Voltage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Voltage moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Richards! Voltage continues to tee off on Richards, landing with a left and a right! Voltage connects with a right hand that leaves Richards sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Voltage !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). High Voltage !
High Voltage looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Im a beast! '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
Asiago drops his hands momentarily and Cillian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cillian misses with a few strikes there.
Cillian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cillian cracks Asiago with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab, jab by Cillian - just one landing.
Cillian misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Asiago on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Asiago scores with a head kick.
Cillian avoids the head kick by Asiago.
It seemed like Cillian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asiago walks into a straight right hand from Cillian.
Cillian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asiago misses with a head kick.
Cillian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Asiago at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Cillian finds it's target.
A big left from Cillian misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asiago. Cillian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cillian lands with a straight right. Asiago didn't see that one coming.
Asiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cillian. #T1#
Cillian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A head kick by Asiago misses
and Cillian counters with a left to the body.
Cillian wants to slow Asiago down by chopping away at his legs.
Asiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cillian shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Asiago eats them both and turns towards Cillian to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cillian looks to score with a jab to the body but Asiago is just out of range.
Cillian avoids the body shot from Asiago.
Asiago takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cillian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asiago's hands.
A cross from Cillian lands.
Cillian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Asiago.
A head kick by Asiago misses
and Cillian counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC2#Asiago is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cillian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Asiago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A looping hook to the body misses from Asiago. Cillian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asiago seems to have got his legs back now.
Cillian shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Asiago eats them both and turns towards Cillian to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2#
Asiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asiago walks into a left hand.
Cillian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Asiago tries to work over Cillian's front leg with a kick but Cillian checks it.
Cillian throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Asiago colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Cillian as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Asiago is left battered and dazed whilst Cillian and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Cillian!
Prime Asiago was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back'.

Event: AKF FN - Tokyo (Part 2)
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
Sobral misses with a few strikes there.
Paukuolo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#KD#
Sobral staggers Paukuolo with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Paukuolo looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#ROC#Paukuolo is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mondo Paukuolo has been cut.
Crack! A monster head kick from Sobral and Paukuolo falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Sobral!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andrei Sobral!
A victorious Andrei Sobral thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2022

#R1#
Zack takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Asiago misses with an uppercut.
Asiago thows a leg kick but Zack checks it #TD#
and Zack counters with a nice double leg into side control. Asiago won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Zack goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Asiago has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zack but great work by Asiago.#SU2#
Asiago stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Zack darts in and clinches Asiago up against the cage.
Asiago managing to block the knees to the body from Zack.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asiago misses with a punch on the inside.
Asiago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zack trying to land knees to the body. #TD#
Zack pulls guard. #SUB#
Zack has his foot on Asiago's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Asiago works his way back into a safe position though.
Zack has a closed guard, preventing Asiago from standing up.
Zack controls Asiago momentarily but Asiago frees himself. #T1##SU2#
Asiago stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Zack stalks Asiago and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Asiago's face. Asiago staggers backwards, shaken.
Asiago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zack manages to avoid it.
Zack feinted with a counter takedown.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses.
Asiago throws a head kick but Zack moves out of range.
Prime Asiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Zack closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Zack wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Asiago, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Zack tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Asiago tries to improve position but can't. #T2##SUB#
Zack tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zack has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Zack goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Asiago has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zack but great work by Asiago.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zack tries to buck Asiago off but Asiago is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Zack's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zack tries to buck Asiago off but Asiago is having none of it.
Asiago working away.#SU2#
Asiago stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Zack on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T3#
Zack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Zack drives through and clinches with Asiago against the cage.
Zack prevents a body shot from Asiago. #TD#
Zack ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zack no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Zack looking for a guillotine here but Asiago defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zack has a closed guard, preventing Asiago from standing up. #SUB#
Zack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SU2#
Asiago stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Asiago throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Zack scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Zack shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Asiago manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zack wants to control from the top but Asiago keeps moving. #SUB#
Zack drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Asiago dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Asiago got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Asiago has managed to get both his arms back between Zack's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
Zack is working an open guard so Asiago takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zack avoids the head kick by Asiago.
Zack dives in for a single leg takedown but Asiago sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zack lands with a short shot to the head.
Asiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Prime Asiago will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Zack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Zack gets control of Asiago's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zack will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asiago wants to stand but Zack is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Zack had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Asiago defends it easily.#SUB#
Zack working for submissions but it's allowed Asiago to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zack actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Zack looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SU2#
Asiago stands up from half guard.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asiago scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zack lands a head kick!
Asiago misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Zack counters with a single leg into guard. Asiago didn't expect that.
Zack trying to control but Asiago is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Zack drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Asiago dives on top into guard.#REVB##SU2#
Asiago gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Asiago displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zack. #TD#
Zack feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Zack is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Asiago is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Asiago has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SU2#
Asiago gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Zack misses with a hook. Asiago ducked under it nicely.
Zack is looking to clinch. #CL#
Zack closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Zack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Zack.
Zack tries to counter with a takedown but Asiago is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Asiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asiago misses with a wild body shot.
Prime Asiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Zack changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Asiago looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Zack thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Zack working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Zack working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Zack goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Asiago has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zack but great work by Asiago.#T4##SU2#
Asiago stands up and beckons Zack to his feet.
Asiago throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Asiago tries to clinch up.
Mack Zack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asiago takes a swing at Zack's ribcage but misses.
As Asiago backs away, Zack returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zack tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Asiago swivels and escapes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asiago blocks the body kick.
Asiago misses with a head kick.
Zack tries to clinch up.
Asiago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zack wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Prime Asiago will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Zack closes the distance and clinches.
Asiago can't find room to land a body shot as Zack controls the action. #BC#
Zack breaks the clinch. #TD#
Zack shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Asiago napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Asiago explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Prime Asiago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asiago tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Zack counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zack.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Zack drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Asiago manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zack has Asiago in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Zack throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Asiago escapes and throws Zack's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU2#
Asiago has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Asiago. That snapped Zack's head back.
Zack lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL#
Zack gets a clinch.
Come on Zack - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zack.
Zack is trying to pull guard but Asiago turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zack prevents a body shot from Asiago.
Asiago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Asiago is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zack is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Asiago to the mat. Asiago regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Zack preventing the sweep.
Asiago looking to control. #SUB#
Zack drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Asiago manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zack has Asiago in his guard.#REVB##T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Zack had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Asiago defends it easily.
Asiago wanted to stand there but Zack had control of the position. #SUB#
Zack working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Asiago has passed into half guard!
Asiago tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Zack. #SU2#
Asiago decides to stand up. #T3##TD#
Zack shoots in and bounces Asiago off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Asiago manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Zack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asiago.
Zack avoids the head kick by Asiago.
Zack is looking to counter the offense by Asiago and move into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Asiago.
Zack shoots in but no luck this time.
Zack wants to clinch.#TD#
Zack is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Asiago's half guard.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Zack is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Zack is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Asiago doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zack.
Asiago trying to control here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:30

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

Event: HFC Fight Night3
Date: Oct 19, 2022

Jacob Richards really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 189.9, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Calidale Holiday was cancelled.

Event: AKF FN | Bizihwaeile vs. Lad
Date: Oct 14, 2022

#R1#
Paukuolo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adams swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Paukuolo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Adams scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Adams scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Paukuolo beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.#ROC#Paukuolo is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mondo Paukuolo has been cut.
Adams scores with a jab to the body.
Paukuolo is still on wobbly legs! Can Adams finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paukuolo at a distance.
Adams punishes Paukuolo's body with a nice straight punch.
Adams knocks out Paukuolo with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Adams before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Adams picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fester Adams !
During a confident post fight interview, Fester Adams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld live 12
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1##CL#
Washington darts in and clinches Asiago up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Washington just misses with a elbow thrown towards Asiago's brow.
Asiago struggles to land a body shot inside as Washington controls his hands.
Washington lands an elbow that stopped Asiago in his tracks for a moment.
Washington controlling the action here for a moment.
A hook to the body from Washington.
Washington using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC#
Washington manages to break the clinch.
Washington misses with a jab to the body
and Asiago counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Washington rushes Asiago and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Washington manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Washington moves into range and clinches up with Asiago.
Asiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asiago tries to work over Washington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Asiago thuds his right hand into Washington's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses.
Asiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Washington tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Washington clinches.
Asiago tries a body shot but Washington blocks it.
Asiago tries a body shot but Washington blocks it.
Come on Washington - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Washington utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Washington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Washington tries to land knees in the clinch but Asiago avoids the damage to the body.
Washington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asiago backwards. #BC#
Washington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL#
Washington clinches.
Asiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Washington.
Washington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asiago misses with a body punch. #BC#
Washington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Washington blocks a head kick by Asiago. #CL#
Washington has closed the distance and engaged Asiago in a clinch.
Asiago tries a body shot but Washington blocks it. #BC#
Washington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asiago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Washington has Asiago up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Washington lands a takedown into guard.
Washington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Asiago is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Washington has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3##SU#
Washington stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Asiago moves out of range of the body kick from Washington.
Washington misses with a double jab.
Washington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asiago.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Washington moves into the clinch successfully.
Washington slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from Asiago fails to land.
Washington throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Washington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asiago thows a leg kick but Washington checks it #TD#
and Washington counters with a single leg into guard. Asiago didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Washington controlling from the top position.
Washington postures up in Asiago's guard and throws a big left but Asiago blocks it. #SU#
Washington stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Asiago throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Washington tries to clinch up but Asiago circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asiago. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Washington looking to score a takedown here. Asiago is defending well but Washington drives through and ends up in Asiago's guard.#SU#
Washington stands and steps away. Asiago gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Washington closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Asiago did well to prevent Washington getting side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Washington dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Washington avoids the head kick by Asiago.
Washington throws a head kick but Asiago moves out of range. #CL#
Washington has managed to clinch. #BC#
Washington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Washington closes the distance and pushes Asiago back into the cage.
Asiago misses with the head strike.
Washington blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asiago. #BC#
Washington manages to break the clinch.
Washington shoots in but Asiago avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asiago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Washington's head coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Washington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Washington clinches up with Asiago and pushes him back against the cage.
Washington landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #BC#
Washington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##TD#
Washington throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Asiago was covering up waiting for the punch and Washington finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Asiago is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Washington presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Washington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asiago can do to turn this around?
Asiago blocks an elbow strike.
Washington landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Asiago on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good body shot from Washington. #TD#
Washington has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Asiago regains guard immediately.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Washington decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
Asiago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asiago just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Washington clinches.
Washington lands a nice knee to the body.
Washington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asiago or not. #BC#
Washington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Prime Asiago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Washington wants to clinch up but Asiago keeps it at a distance.
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Washington takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Washington lands with a cross.
Asiago is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Washington rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Washington takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Asiago fails to land.
Asiago lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Washington struggles to land a body shot inside as Asiago controls his hands.
Washington prevents a body shot from Asiago.
Washington leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Washington manages to break the clinch.
Washington blocks a head kick by Asiago. #CL#
Washington forces Asiago back against the cage and clinches.
Washington fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Washington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asiago is looking to clinch but Washington is avoiding it.
Washington seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Washington tries to clinch up but Asiago circles away and keeps his distance.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asiago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Washington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Washington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Washington wants to clinch up but Asiago keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Washington closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Asiago kicks off Washington and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Washington punishes Asiago's body with a nice straight punch.
Washington doesn't manage to clinch there - Asiago circles away.
Washington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asiago throws a fast counter high kick but Washington manages to duck under it in time.
Asiago throws a head kick that half lands.
Washington walks into a jab.
Asiago tries to clinch but Washington is having none of it.
Asiago fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Asiago throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Washington attempts a counter takedown but Asiago avoids it well and moves away.
Asiago takes a swing at Washington's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Washington was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Washington will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Some wild striking there from Washington.
Washington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Washington wants to clinch.
Asiago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Washington throws a right hand that Asiago ducks under and follows up with a left that Asiago also avoids with ease.#CL#
Washington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington lands an uppercut.
Asiago working aggressively here.
Washington tries to pull guard but Asiago holds him up against the cage and eventually Washington drops back down to his feet.
Asiago tries to work over Washington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1##BC#
Washington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asiago misses with a head kick. #CL#
Washington gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asiago misses with a head kick. #TD#
Washington gets a double leg takedown into Asiago's guard.
Washington trying to control but Asiago is working from the bottom. #SU#
Washington gets to his feet. Asiago looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Asiago misses with a straight right.
Washington throws a right and a left that Asiago avoids nicely.
Asiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
A head kick from Asiago lands but Washington takes it in his stride.
Asiago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asiago misses with a head kick.
Washington tries to bum rush Asiago with a series of wild strikes but Asiago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Asiago is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Asiago avoids the body shot from Washington.
Asiago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Washington throws a big counter combination but Asiago scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Washington tries to clinch up.
Washington misses with a few strikes there.
Asiago throws a nice head kick!
Asiago throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
A jab from Washington misses.
Asiago is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Asiago throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3##CL#
Washington moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Washington manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Washington moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by Washington.
Asiago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asiago blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Asiago struggles to land a body shot inside as Washington controls his hands. #BC#
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asiago throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Asiago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asiago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asiago throws a leg kick but Washington moved away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Washington utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T4#
Washington is pushing Asiago up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
Washington jumps guard.
Prime Asiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Washington working for a triangle but Asiago defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Asiago avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Michael Washington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asiago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Washington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Washington!
Michael Washington spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Prime Asiago stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Moore misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moore darts in looking for a takedown but Garrison gets double underhooks and turns Moore into the cage.
Moore gets cracked there but stands up to it. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Garrison has knocked Moore down with a huge combo! Garrison steps away and waves a wobbly Moore back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Moore is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jaz Moore has been cut.
Moore looks winded!
Garrison ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Moore out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gary Garrison!
Our winner, Gary Garrison, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HFC13:Sage vs Thompson
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1##TD#
Magomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Richards's guard.
We've been hearing that Magomedov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Richards is retaining full guard.
Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Richards throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov passes into half guard.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1##SUB#
Magomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Richards doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomedov.
Well, if Magomedov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Magomedov trying to mount his opponent but Richards defends it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Magomedov moves into full mount! Richards won't be happy about that!
Magomedov controlling from mount.
Magomedov fails to take his opponent's back. #T3#
Magomedov content just to control the position here.
Richards felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Magomedov tries to take his opponent's back but Richards turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. #T4#
Magomedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Magomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Richards manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Magomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Richards is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Killov Magomedov 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##TD#
Magomedov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Richards manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Richards's guard.
Magomedov stalling. #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.
Magomedov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Richards for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Richards has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Magomedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Magomedov continues to stall.
Killov Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Magomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Richards has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Richards's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Richards is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.
Richards can't keep his opponent in guard - Magomedov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Magomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#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.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Richards doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomedov.
Magomedov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Richards!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Killov Magomedov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Magomedov dives in and scores a takedown into Richards's guard.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Richards's guard.
Magomedov is taking a breather. Richards 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Richards is defending the position. #T1#
Magomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Magomedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Magomedov moves nicely into side control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magomedov controls the position.
More hug and hope from Magomedov.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Richards is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Magomedov pushes down on Richards's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Richards defends it.
Magomedov content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Richards looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Still in half guard, Magomedov seems content to control.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richards can do to turn this around?
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Richards defending well.
Jacob Richards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Magomedov controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov works his way into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Killov Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Magomedov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:25

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

Event: Nfld live 10
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Asiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asiago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Asiago gets tackled into the cage by Washington. Washington maintains the clinch. #BC#
Washington breaks the clinch. #CL#
Washington rushes Asiago and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Washington fails to pull guard.
Asiago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asiago on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asiago tries a body shot but Washington blocks it. #BC#
Washington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Asiago sprawls well. Asiago wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Washington gets slowly back to his feet.
Washington misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Asiago.
Washington doesn't manage to clinch there - Asiago circles away.
We've been told by Washington's head coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Washington avoids the head kick by Asiago.
Washington is looking to clinch but Asiago is avoiding it.
Asiago throws a body shot but no joy.
Asiago avoids the body shot from Washington.
Asiago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Washington.
Washington is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Asiago.
Washington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Washington gets a clinch.
Asiago tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Asiago back against the cage.
Washington blocks an uppercut.
Asiago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asiago tries to work over Washington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asiago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Washington lands with a short shot to the head. #T2##BC#
Washington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asiago throws a body shot but no joy.
Washington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asiago.
Asiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Asiago tries to clinch up but Washington circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Washington clinches up against the cage.
Asiago misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Washington has managed to clinch.
Asiago has a couple of punches blocked by Washington.
Washington lands a knee to the body.
Washington blocking some punches.
Asiago letting Washington take a breather here.
Washington tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Asiago smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Asiago throws a sloppy head kick and Washington moves out of range easily.
Washington looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch but Asiago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asiago circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asiago throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range. #CL#
Washington clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asiago manages to avoid it.
Asiago leaves Washington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Washington throws a head kick that misses.
Asiago doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Prime Asiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Asiago.
Washington fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Asiago checks it well.
Asiago misses with a head kick.
Asiago misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Washington tries to clinch up.
Asiago tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Washington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Washington misses with a series of wild punches.
Washington tries to clinch up
and Asiago counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Washington clinches with his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Washington.
Washington misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asiago blocks an elbow strike from Washington.
Washington throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asiago creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michael Washington will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Asiago avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Washington closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Asiago did well to prevent Washington getting side control.
Washington with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Asiago wants to control but Washington passes into side.
Washington tries to move into full mount but can't pass Asiago's legs.
Asiago being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Asiago parries the strikes from Washington easily there. Washington is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Asiago to escape. #T1#
Washington takes a little break here. Asiago wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Washington cracks Asiago with a big right hand but Asiago just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Washington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asiago keeps working.
Washington throws an elbow but Asiago slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Asiago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Washington happy to just control the position for now.
Washington misses with the ground and pound.
Washington tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Washington is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Asiago is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Washington tries to move to mount but Asiago blocks the move with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Prime Asiago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.
Washington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Asiago circles away.
Washington tries to clinch up but Asiago circles away and keeps his distance.
Asiago ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Asiago lands a head kick!
Asiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Asiago misses with a head kick.
A big left from Asiago misses.
Asiago blocks the body kick.
Asiago misses with a head kick. #T4#
Asiago looks to score with a jab to the body but Washington is just out of range.
Washington blocks a head kick by Asiago.
Asiago wants to clinch up but Washington keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Washington shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Asiago is trying to defend but Washington finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Washington is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Asiago sees it coming and defends easily.
Washington with the ground and pound but Asiago uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asiago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Washington.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Washington will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Washington looking to score a takedown here. Asiago is defending well but Washington drives through and ends up in Asiago's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Asiago manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Washington blocks an uppercut.
Asiago misses with the head strike.
Washington prevents a body shot from Asiago.
Washington slows down the pace here.
Washington tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asiago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asiago can't find room to land a body shot as Washington controls the action.
Michael Washington has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Washington turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asiago is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Washington's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Washington is controlling the pace.
Washington missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Washington is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Washington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Asiago defending well though. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Washington wants to pass the guard but Asiago is defending well. #SU#
Washington decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Asiago throws a leg kick which misses Washington's front leg but catches the back leg as Washington tries to avoid it.
A combination from Washington does no damage.
Washington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Michael Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Asiago throws a head kick that misses.
Washington is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Asiago.
Washington's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Washington duly obliges.
Washington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asiago bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Washington avoids the head kick by Asiago.
Asiago throws a push kick but Washington slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Washington clinches with his opponent.
Asiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Asiago avoiding damage as Washington throws knees to the body.
Washington tries a body shot but Asiago blocks it. #T4#
Asiago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asiago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asiago misses with a punch to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Washington. #BC#
Washington breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Asiago. No joy for Washington on that attempt.
Prime Asiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asiago just misses with a punch to the body.
Washington moves in looking to clinch but Asiago pushes him off.
Washington backing away here, and Asiago unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Asiago throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Washington blocks the low kick.#TD#
Washington shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Asiago pushes Washington off and gets back to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: HFC 9: Magomedov vs Jacobowitz
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Richards fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Baker Wright to the ground. Richards is now in Baker Wright's guard.#ES#
Baker Wright has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Richards is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Baker Wright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Richards gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Baker Wright is trying to stand.
Baker Wright blocking the ground and pound attempt from Richards.
Baker Wright desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Richards is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baker Wright defends it well.
Baker Wright wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Baker Wright wants to get back to full guard.
Baker Wright is controlling Richards's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Baker Wright wants to get back to his feet.
Baker Wright manages to get to full guard.
Baker Wright pulls Richards in close to prevent any damage.
Richards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baker Wright seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Richards won't allow Baker Wright to sweep him here.
Baker Wright is working hard here to advance position.
Richards works over Baker Wright with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Richards stops Baker Wright from standing up. #SUB#
Baker Wright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Baker Wright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richards is aware though and is defending well.
Baker Wright wants to get back to his feet but Richards is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Richards keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Baker Wright's head.
Baker Wright controlling Richards's posture.
Baker Wright wants to stand and escape but Richards is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Richards and sends Baker Wright crashing to the mat! Richards follows him down to the mat - Baker Wright regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #CUT2#It looks like Tate Baker Wright has been cut.
Baker Wright tries to get to full guard but Richards has control of the leg.
Baker Wright trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Richards working Baker Wright over with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#Baker Wright is rocked!
Baker Wright taking some punishment here, with Richards in his half guard.
Oh Baker Wright is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richards lands a big elbow - Baker Wright is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Richards!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Richards!
A less than humble Jacob Richards misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Nfld FN 18
Date: Aug 25, 2022

#R1#
Day looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Day takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Asiago moves forwards but Day connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch combination from Day misses.
Asiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asiago ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Day misses the shot to the body.
Asiago is looking to counter with head kicks.
A combination from Day does no damage.
Asiago looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Day comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Day misses.
Asiago throws a head kick but Day moves out of range.
Day with a hook.
Day scores with a hook to the body. Asiago takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Day does no damage.
A right-left combo lands from Day.
Day misses with an uppercut.
Day thows a body kick. Asiago tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Day is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Day with a nice cross.
Asiago is looking to score with low kicks.
Day connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Day throws a combination. Asiago tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Asiago slips under a jab.
Day just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAsiago.
Day just misses with a punch to the body.
Day jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Day turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Day dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Day throws a chopping leg kick but Asiago manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Asiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Day lands a jab to the nose.
Day throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Day throws a low kick but it's checked well by Asiago.
Asiago on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Day misses with a wild body shot.
Asiago takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Day is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Asiago had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asiago's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Day connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asiago scrambles back to his feet.
Day lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Day.
Asiago looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Asiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Day 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 Asiago has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Asiago and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Day.
Asiago slips a straight right by Day.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.
Day just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAsiago.
Asiago throws a looping overhand right but Day ducks down to avoid it.
Day throws out a counter right but Asiago avoids it with no problem.
Day blocks a low kick nicely.
Asiago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Asiago throws a hook but Day blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Day. That snapped Asiago's head back.
Day throws a half hearted mid kick.
Day has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Asiago is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Day comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asiago throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Day displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Day comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Day is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asiago.
Asiago misses with a leg kick.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day avoids the head kick by Asiago.
Day pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Day swats away the attempt to clinch by Asiago.#T3#
Asiago takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Day connects with a body shot that sends Asiago's belly button to the back.
Asiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Day throws out the jab.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Day blocks a head kick by Asiago.
Nice defenses there by Asiago.
Sonny Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day avoids the head kick by Asiago.
Day pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Day moves away from the strike by Asiago.
Asiago throws a jab but it's blocked by Day.
Day lands the left hand.
Asiago looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Day lands with a nice body punch.
Day throws a nice looking combination but Asiago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asiago slips under a jab.
Asiago looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.#T4#
Asiago avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asiago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Day.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Asiago 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 Day has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Day and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Asiago misses with a body kick.
Asiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Asiago throws a head kick but Day moves out of range.
Day pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Asiago back to the cage. Day follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Day slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Day throws a wild body kick that Asiago sees coming a mile off.
Day is working the combinations to good effect here.
Day cracks Asiago with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Day lands a jab to the nose.
Day ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Asiago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Day.
Asiago lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Asiago.
Day blocks a head kick by Asiago.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Day, as that shot connected.
Day scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Day dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Asiago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Day.
Day wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Day lands with an overhand left.
Asiago throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Day jabs at Asiago's body.
Day misses with a hook.
Asiago looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Day. That snapped Asiago's head back.
Day lands a lovely overhand right.
Day misses the shot to the body.
Asiago is looking to counter with head kicks.
A head kick misses from Asiago.
Day throws a shot from downtown. Asiago moves away and avoids it.
Asiago takes a jab right on the kisser.
Day throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Asiago.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day throws a low kick, looking for Asiago's leg but Asiago calmly moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Day.
Day lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Day.
Day steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asiago.#T1#
Day throws a leg kick but Asiago sees it coming and moves out of range.
Asiago throws an overhand right that lands on Day's shoulder, as Day tries to avoid the shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Asiago might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Day misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Asiago was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Day.
Day throws a one two combo.
Day looks to land a left hand but Asiago moved out of range nicely.
Asiago tries to counter by clinching up but Day breaks away and moves out of range.
A big right from Day misses.
Day has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asiago misses with a head kick.
Asiago takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Asiago takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Day cracks Asiago with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asiago misses with a wild body shot.
Day lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Day.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day staying out of range there.
Asiago throws a hook but Day avoids it easily.
Day lands with a hook. Asiago tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Asiago misses with a straight right. #T2#
Asiago misses the shot to the body.
Asiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Day misses.
Asiago misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Day was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Day shoots in for a double leg but Asiago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Asiago throws a hook but Day avoids it easily.
Day looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Day catches Asiago with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Asiago takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Day lands a body shot.
Day throws the left hand but Asiago avoids the punch easily.
Asiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Asiago. Beautiful body shot.
Day scores with a three punch combo!
Day looks to throw the jab but Asiago is out of range.
Day lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Day circles away from the clinch attempt.
Day thuds his right hand into Asiago's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Asiago tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Day scores with a nice right hand.
Sonny Day seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Day throws the left hand but Asiago avoids the punch easily.
Day scores with a jab. Asiago acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#Asiago is rocked!
Asiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Asiago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Day throws an overhand right that lands on Asiago's shoulder, as Asiago tries to avoid the shot.
Asiago seems to have got his legs back now.
Asiago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Day.
Day throws a body kick that misses.
Day throws a leg kick but Asiago moved away.
Asiago throws a sloppy head kick and Day moves out of range easily.
Day blocks a jab.
Day throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A solid body kick from Day.
Day avoids the head kick by Asiago.
Day throws a push kick but Asiago slaps the foot to one side.
Day lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asiago just misses with a punch to the body.
Day works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Day lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Day finds it's way through Asiago's defenses.
Day misses with a looping left.
Asiago moves out of range of the body kick from Day.
Asiago looks to land a right hand but Day moved out of range.
Day cracks Asiago with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Asiago missing with a left hand there. Day was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asiago throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Asiago moves away from the strike by Day.
Asiago sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Asiago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Day was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Day lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asiago doesn't seem phased though.
Day throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asiago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Day misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Asiago.
Day lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Day blocks the low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Day showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Day misses with a straight right.
Day moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asiago. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asiago takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Asiago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Day.
Day avoids the head kick by Asiago.
A little jabbing left from Day on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Day tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Asiago.
It seemed like Day was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Day lands a jab.
Day throws a looping overhand right but Asiago ducks down to avoid it.
Asiago throws a body kick that misses.
Day takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Asiago stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Asiago gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Asiago takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Day looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Asiago seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Asiago wants to slow Day down by chopping away at his legs.
Asiago checks a leg kick nicely.
Day misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asiago misses with a hook.
Day lands an overhand right.
Asiago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asiago throws a head kick but Day moves out of range.
It seemed like Day was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Day throws out the jab.
Day throws a right and a left that Asiago avoids nicely.
Day works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Day lands a two punch combo.
Day takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed right hand from Day misses the target.
Asiago moves out of range as Day throws a body kick.
Day will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Day throws a right and a left that both miss.
Day checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Asiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day avoids the head kick by Asiago.
Day scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Day displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asiago throws out the jab.
Day avoids the body shot from Asiago.
Day misses with an uppercut. Asiago saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Asiago.
Day throws out a counter right but Asiago avoids it with no problem.
Day scores with a jab to the head.
Day lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Day scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses.
Asiago misses the shot to the body.
Day feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Day darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Asiago keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Day.
Asiago is looking to wear down Day with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Asiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asiago avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
A big right from Day misses.
Day just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAsiago.
Day looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Day misses the jab.
Day misses with a looping right.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Asiago is just out of range.
Asiago looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Asiago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Asiago.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asiago.
Day misses with a hook.
Asiago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Day misses with a hook. Asiago ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Day.
Day scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Asiago staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Day throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Asiago. #T4#
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Day throws a jab when Asiago was well out of range.
Day blocks a head kick by Asiago.
Day feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Asiagos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Day tests Asiago's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Day fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Prime Asiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Day lands a leg kick that knocks Asiago off balance momentarily.
Day tests Asiago's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asiago takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Asiago walks into a left hand.
Day jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asiago on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Asiago takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sonny Day is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asiago ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny Day comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Day 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Day!
Sonny Day 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.
The defeated Prime Asiago had this to say: 'I'll be back'.

Event: HFC 4: Miles vs Peramaki
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Magomedsharipov lands a jab-cross combination.
Richards fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by Magomedsharipov.
Richards blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Magomedsharipov leaves Richards with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Magomedsharipov lands a nice hook to Richards's body. Richards takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been told by Richards's head coaches at Julians Sports Bar & Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Richards looks for a takedown but Magomedsharipov sprawls well.
Magomedsharipov tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magomedsharipov as he avoids it easily.
Richards lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Richards is breathing heavily.#T2##KD2#
Magomedsharipov lands a left and a right that send Richards crashing to the mat, dazed. Magomedsharipov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Richards is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jacob Richards has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards shoots in for a takedown but Magomedsharipov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedsharipov is looking for the big counter here.
Magomedsharipov drops Richards with a huge uppercut! Richards drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Magomedsharipov is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Islam Magomedsharipov!
In his post fight interview, Islam Magomedsharipov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: VFC 100 Caruga vs Bar
Date: Jul 29, 2022

#R1##CL#
Inhanamoto gets a clinch.
Garrison takes a shot to the head.
Inhanamoto lands an uppercut.
Inhanamoto lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Inhanamoto on the inside.
Garrison is trying to break free.
Garrison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
I was talking to Inhanamoto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto scores with a shot to the side of Garrison's head.
Garrison wants to get back to striking at distance but Inhanamoto won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Inhanamoto.
Garrison tries to circle away but Inhanamoto has him pinned against the cage.
Inhanamoto keeps control of Garrison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Inhanamoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Inhanamoto has Garrison pressed against the cage, preventing Garrison from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Inhanamoto - that landed with a thud.
Inhanamoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inhanamoto digs a right hand underneath Garrison's ribcage. Garrison let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Inhanamoto.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Inhanamoto.
Garrison looks winded!
Inhanamoto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garrison or not.
A nice left hand lands by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto works on Garrison's body with a couple of short punches.
Inhanamoto lands a right hand.
Inhanamoto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Inhanamoto lands a nice uppercut.
Garrison tries to break the clinch but Inhanamoto is controlling the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto scores with a shoulder strike.
Inhanamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Inhanamoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Inhanamoto lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inhanamoto lands with a left to the head.
Inhanamoto lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Garrison is rocked!#T2#
Inhanamoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Garrison is still on wobbly legs! Can Inhanamoto finish him?
Inhanamoto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Inhanamoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garrison takes a shot to the head.
Garrison wants to break the clinch but can't.
Inhanamoto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garrison.
A short right from Inhanamoto on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Inhanamoto scores with a nice short uppercut.#KD#
Inhanamoto drops Garrison with a big right hand! Inhanamoto charges in looking to finish - Garrison manages to keep Inhanamoto in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Inhanamoto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Garrison seems to have recovered his senses.
Inhanamoto connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Inhanamoto works over Garrison with some ground and pound from guard.#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.#SU#
Inhanamoto gets to his feet. Garrison looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Garrison misses the jab.
Garrison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've been informed that Garrison has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Garrison does it's job there.
Garrison throws a nice looking combination but Inhanamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garrison misses with a few strikes there.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter the offense by Garrison and move into the clinch.
Gary Garrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Garrison. #CL#
Inhanamoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garrison, pushing him back against the cage.
A short left from Inhanamoto.
A right handed body shot lands from Inhanamoto.
Garrison is trying to break the clinch but Inhanamoto has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aiko Inhanamoto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Garrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garrison scores with a hook to the body. Inhanamoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Garrison looks to land a combination but Inhanamoto avoids it well.
Inhanamoto wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Inhanamoto pushes Garrison up against the cage in a clinch.
Inhanamoto gets through Garrison's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Inhanamoto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Inhanamoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Inhanamoto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Inhanamoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands a hook that snaps the head of Garrison backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inhanamoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Garrison is trying to break the clinch but Inhanamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Inhanamoto lands a nice uppercut.
Garrison has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Inhanamoto lands a nice uppercut.
Garrison is breathing heavily.
Inhanamoto throws a big uppercut that drops Garrison! More strikes from Inhanamoto and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Garrison lies dazed against the cage as Inhanamoto celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aiko Inhanamoto!
A very excited looking Aiko Inhanamoto 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.
Gary Garrison was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back'.

Event: Nfld FN 14
Date: Jul 28, 2022

#R1#
Asiago moves into range and connects with a jab.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Eh counters with a shoot takedown. Asiago fights it but they end up in guard.
Eh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Asiago's head.
Eh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Eh throws a big right hand that misses.
Asiago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eh stays in close to Asiago's body and controls the position.
Asiago seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Asiago is trying to keep Eh in close.
Eh postures up in Asiago's guard and throws a big left but Asiago blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asiago avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eh content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
Asiago works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Eh throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Asiago tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Eh is in Asiago's guard.
Eh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Eh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Eh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asiago is keeping the position for now.
Asiago can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Eh controls the pace.#T2#
Let's hope that Eh 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Eh counters with a single leg into guard. Asiago didn't expect that.
Eh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Eh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Eh chips away with some ground and pound.
Eh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Eh 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Asiago throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Eh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Eh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Eh is looking to advance position but Asiago won't allow it.
Eh not doing much here.
Eh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eh working over Asiago with some ground and pound. Asiago looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sorry Eh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Asiago misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Asiago gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Eh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Eh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eh postures up and lands a big shot to Asiago's brow. #T1#
Eh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Asiago wants to stand up but Eh is controlling him.
Eh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Asiago swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
so Eh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Eh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Eh throws a big right hand that misses.
Eh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Eh works over Asiago with some ground and pound from guard.
Asiago can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Eh controls the pace.
Eh is pushing down on Asiago's leg trying to pass to half guard. Asiago is fighting to maintain full guard but Eh has managed to sneak the leg through.
Eh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Eh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Still in half guard, Eh seems content to control.
Eh drops an elbow to the side of Asiago's head.
Eh sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
More stalling from Eh.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Eh moves out of range as Asiago strikes.
Eh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses.
And Eh tries to counter it with a takedown but Asiago pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Asiago throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Eh's head.
Eh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eh just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAsiago.#TD2#
Eh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eh is taking a breather. Asiago 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sorry Eh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Eh is looking to clinch but Asiago is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Asiago.
Eh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses.
Eh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asiago is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Asiago misses #TD2#
and Eh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Asiago won't be happy with that.
Eh is staying tight to Asiago's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eh landing a few strikes.
Asiago is being controlled here.
Eh cracks Asiago with a big right hand but Asiago just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T1#
Asiago is trying to improve his position.
Asiago takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A lull in the action here as Eh stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eh working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Eh controls the position from side control.
Asiago is working to avoid the ground and pound but Eh connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Eh misses with the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here as Eh stalls from top position.
Sorry Eh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eh in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Asiago trying to remain calm as Eh controls from the top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD2#
Eh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Eh lands in his opponent's guard.
Asiago keeping full guard, as Eh tries to pass.
Eh throwing strikes from guard but Asiago blocks nicely.
Asiago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eh with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Asiago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asiago is keeping the position for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Eh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Eh is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Prime Asiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eh fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Eh is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Asiago's half guard.
Eh trying to mount his opponent but Asiago defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sorry Eh!
Prime Asiago was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back'.

Event: VFC 98 Frank vs Newton
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Jacckson tries for a takedown but Garrison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jacckson lands with a good body shot.
Jacckson has a takedown stuffed.
Garrison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jacckson dodges the punch combination from Garrison.
Jacckson wants to slow Garrison down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Garrison was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jacckson misses the shot to the body.
Jacckson misses with a takedown attempt - Garrison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gary Garrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KO Jacckson.
Danga de danga de dang - Garrison scores with a four punch combination!
No joy there for Garrison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacckson slips a jab and a cross from Garrison. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jacckson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Jacckson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garrison, who protects the arm well.
Jacckson working the ground and pound but Garrison is defending the strikes. #T1#
Jacckson lands a few punches from side control.
Jacckson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jacckson lands a few punches from side control.
Garrison on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jacckson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Garrison to see if he's OK.
Jacckson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Garrison to see if he's OK.#ROC2#Garrison is rocked!
Jacckson scores with punches from side control.
Oh Garrison is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jacckson in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Garrison looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Jacckson turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KO Jacckson!
After the fight, KO Jacckson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Gary Garrison had this to say: 'I'll be back'.

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