Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CSW 026 Aguilar vs Lazzarini
Date: Oct 04, 2017

#R1#
Pettis misses with an uppercut. Sharp saw that one coming.
Pettis throws a right hand that misses
and Sharp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pettis looks to throw the jab but Sharp is out of range.
Pettis tries to clinch there but Sharp circles away.
Sharp tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sharp throws a head kick that Pettis semi-blocks. #CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Pettis has been cut.#TD2#
Sharp shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sharp showed some decent athleticism there. #ROC2#
Pettis is rocked!
Sharp trying to control the pace.
Sharp is looking to advance position but Pettis won't allow it.
Sharp works his way into full mount!
Sharp looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Sharp with good strikes from the mount here!
Pettis wants to get back to his feet.
Sharp lands with some strikes.#SUB2#
Sharp working for a submission but Pettis is keeping him at bay.
Sharp takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sharp's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sharp with the ground and pound from mount. #T2#
Sharp lands with some strikes.
Sharp looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pettis trying desperately to get to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharp lands a heavy elbow.
Sharp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU2#
Sharp get's back to his feet.#CL#
Pettis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sharp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pettis misses with a body punch. #T3#
Sharp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pettis misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Sharp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Sharp closes the distance and pushes Pettis back into the cage.#BC2#
Sharp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Sharp manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pettis on his heels. He'll look to pass Pettis's guard now, I'm sure.
Sharp passes into half guard.
Sharp takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SU2#
Sharp decides to return to a standing position.
Pettis misses with a right hand
enabling Sharp to counter with a crisp jab.
Pettis throws a hook to the side of Sharp's head but Sharp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pettis throws a jab but it's blocked by Sharp.
Sharp steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Sharp feints and as Pettis raises his hands in defense, Sharp changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pettis is wriggling around but Sharp manages to pass to half guard. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVR#
Sharp scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sharp works his way into side control.
Sharp is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
It looks like Sharp 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pettis is trying to buck Sharp off.
Sharp advances to full mount.
Sharp tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asa Sharp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Pettis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pettis misses with a right hand
and Sharp counters with a good, hard body kick but Pettis shrugs it off.
Pettis misses with a right hand
and Sharp counters with a nice uppercut.
Pettis throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Sharp counters with a shoot takedown. Pettis fights it but they end up in guard.
Pettis is wriggling around but Sharp manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Sharp controlling the action here.
Pettis is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp moves nicely into side control.
Pettis is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sharp has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Pettis is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Sharp is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Pettis looks calm but he's in trouble here. Sharp gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Pettis is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Sharp lets go of the hold and Pettis can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Asa Sharp!
After winning the bout, Asa Sharp thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CSW 020 Crowe vs Tarasov
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Sharp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yakovchenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yakovchenko misses with a wild combination.
Sharp slips under a jab from Yakovchenko.
Sharp changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yakovchenko misses the jab.
Nice shot by Yakovchenko.
Sharp blocks a head kick by Yakovchenko.
Sharp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yakovchenko.
Sharp wants to clinch up but Yakovchenko keeps it at a distance.
Yakovchenko misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sharp looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Yakovchenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sharp defends well.#T1#
Sharp trying to control but Yakovchenko is working from the bottom.
Sharp looking to sit in guard and control but Yakovchenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sharp has his hands on Yakovchenko's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Yakovchenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yakovchenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sharp trying to control the position.
Yakovchenko trying to move into half guard but instead Sharp has managed to sweep!#REVR##T2#
Sharp wants to get up but he can't break Yakovchenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Yakovchenko is trying to hold Sharp in close to prevent damage but Sharp has managed to pass into half guard.
Sharp lands with a punch from half guard.
Sharp is controlling the pace.
Sharp wants to free his trapped foot but Yakovchenko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yakovchenko is looking to improve his position.
Yakovchenko is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Yakovchenko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Yakovchenko throws a head kick but Sharp moves out of range.
Sharp takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some wild striking there from Sharp.
Sharp throws a low kick, looking for Yakovchenko's leg but Yakovchenko calmly moves out of range.
Sharp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Igor Yakovchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yakovchenko is looking to clinch.
Sharp fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yakovchenko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sharp eats them both and turns towards Yakovchenko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp defending well as Yakovchenko loads up on a big left hand.
A nice combination there by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko throws the left hand but Sharp avoids the punch easily.
Sharp fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asa Sharp. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Yakovchenko misses with a wild body shot.
And Sharp counters with a quick kick to the body but Yakovchenko blocks it.
Sharp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Yakovchenko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sharp buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #KD2#
Yakovchenko drops Sharp with a beautiful combination! Sharp stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Yakovchenko is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Sharp is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Asa Sharp has been cut.
Sharp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Sharp is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yakovchenko misses with a combination #TD#
and Sharp decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yakovchenko's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharp throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Yakovchenko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sharp has picked Yakovchenko up and slammed him! Yakovchenko can't keep hold of the triangle and Sharp manages to pass to side control!
Sharp seems to have got his legs back now.
Sharp just content to control the position.
Sharp trying to control the action but Yakovchenko is working from the bottom.
Yakovchenko is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Yakovchenko keeps trying to improve his position.
Sharp works to advance to full mount. Yakovchenko defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sharp is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Yakovchenko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sharp tries to control but Yakovchenko wriggling away.
Yakovchenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Yakovchenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Asa Sharp's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3##CL#
Sharp moves into the clinch.#BC#
Sharp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Sharp closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharp.
Yakovchenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sharp.
Yakovchenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Sharp gets an underhook and turns Yakovchenko into the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko is looking to control Sharp's arms but Sharp gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yakovchenko has his back to the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko has Sharp pushed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sharp stalling in the clinch but Yakovchenko improves position.
Sharp is trying to drag Yakovchenko to the mat but Yakovchenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.#T1#
Sharp has had enough of the clinch but Yakovchenko keeps him there for the moment.
Yakovchenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sharp.
Yakovchenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sharp.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asa Sharp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yakovchenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Sharp backwards.
Yakovchenko digs a right hand into Sharp's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sharp's gas tank.
Yakovchenko gets underhooks to prevent Sharp's takedown attempt.
Sharp blocks a body shot from Yakovchenko.
Sharp is trying to drag Yakovchenko to the mat but Yakovchenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Yakovchenko lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Yakovchenko stalling in the clinch but Sharp improves position.
Sharp has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yakovchenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yakovchenko pushes Sharp back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yakovchenko lands with a right to the head.
Yakovchenko tries to stall but Sharp uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sharp changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yakovchenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yakovchenko throws a looping overhand right but Sharp ducks down to avoid it.
Yakovchenko throws a one two combo.
Sharp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Yakovchenko 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!
Sharp checks a leg kick.
Sharp is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko misses with an uppercut.
Yakovchenko with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Yakovchenko really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Asa Sharp's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Sharp walks into a jab.
Yakovchenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Sharp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yakovchenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharp is just out of range.
A low kick from Sharp is predictable there
and Yakovchenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Sharp dodges the punch combination from Yakovchenko.
Sharp is looking to counter the offense by Yakovchenko and move into the clinch.
Sharp tries to clinch up but Yakovchenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Yakovchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharp.
Sharp shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yakovchenko pinned against the ropes. Yakovchenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yakovchenko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Yakovchenko drops Sharp with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Sharp! Yakovchenko dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Yakovchenko!
A very excited looking Igor Yakovchenko 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: CSW 015 Fiddler vs Bravie
Date: Sep 15, 2017

#R1#
Yakovchenko throws out a powerful jab.
Sharp misses with a takedown attempt - Yakovchenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yakovchenko throws a right hand that Sharp ducks under and follows up with a left that Sharp also avoids with ease.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick that misses.
Yakovchenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Sharp shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yakovchenko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sharp wants to control from the top but Yakovchenko keeps moving. #SUB2#
Yakovchenko has his foot on Sharp's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sharp works his way back into a safe position though.
Sharp is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sharp stopping the sweep attempt from Yakovchenko.#T1##SU#
Sharp gets to his feet. Yakovchenko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A looping hook to the body misses from Yakovchenko. Sharp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Igor Yakovchenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Sharp shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yakovchenko's guard.#ES2#
Yakovchenko scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Yakovchenko. Those never looked like landing.
Sharp misses with a body kick.
Sharp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yakovchenko.
Sharp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sharp avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sharp misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yakovchenko raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD#
Sharp dives in and scores a takedown into Yakovchenko's guard.#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!
Yakovchenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Yakovchenko isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sharp stacks Yakovchenko on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sharp!
Yakovchenko is looking to regain half guard here but Sharp keeps moving and retains side control.
Yakovchenko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SU#
Sharp decides to stand back up.
Sharp jabs at Yakovchenko's body.
Sharp looks to throw a body kick
letting Yakovchenko counter with a right hand.
Sharp shoots in for a double leg but Yakovchenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asa Sharp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yakovchenko tries to clinch up.
Yakovchenko just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSharp.#T3#
Sharp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yakovchenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sharp somewhat.
Sharp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yakovchenko.
Sharp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yakovchenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sharp is out of range and Yakovchenko settles back down.
Sharp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yakovchenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab by Yakovchenko.
Sharp avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Yakovchenko wants to clinch.
Yakovchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharp moves away.
Sharp shoots in looking for a takedown but Yakovchenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sharp's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sharp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick that Sharp semi-blocks.
Yakovchenko throws a sloppy head kick and Sharp moves out of range easily.
Sharp throws a big counter combination but Yakovchenko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yakovchenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yakovchenko misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharp has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Yakovchenko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Sharp clinches up against the cage.
Sharp wants a takedown but no success here.
Yakovchenko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yakovchenko misses with the head strike.
Yakovchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sharp blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharp.
Sharp is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yakovchenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yakovchenko throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asa Sharp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yakovchenko is pressed up against the cage. Sharp has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yakovchenko down to the mat. Yakovchenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Igor Yakovchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Sharp gets a clinch.
Yakovchenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sharp blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Sharp blocking some punches.
Sharp just leaning against Yakovchenko, taking a breather.
Sharp being controlled against the cage.
Sharp looking for a takedown.
Yakovchenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yakovchenko avoids the elbow strike from Sharp, against the cage.
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.
Sharp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sharp is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yakovchenko tries to throw a body punch but Sharp avoids it by throwing Yakovchenko back against the cage.
Yakovchenko has a couple of punches blocked by Sharp. #BC#
Sharp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Yakovchenko gets caught flat footed, as Sharp shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
Sharp's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sharp wanted to stand there but Yakovchenko had control of the position. #SUB2#
Yakovchenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yakovchenko is trying to keep Sharp in close.
Yakovchenko keeping moving, preventing Sharp from controlling successfully.
Yakovchenko keeping full guard, as Sharp tries to pass. #SUB2#
Yakovchenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Sharp throws a big right hand that misses.
Sharp postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sharp sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yakovchenko's guard.
Yakovchenko is refusing to be controlled, as Sharp sits in half guard. #SUB#
Sharp looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sharp prevents Yakovchenko from improving his position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yakovchenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sharp is working away from the top position though.
Sharp looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharp prevents Yakovchenko from improving his position.
Sharp is trying to control the action in half guard but Yakovchenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yakovchenko wants to get back to full guard.
Yakovchenko is trying to stand up here but Sharp is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Asa Sharp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yakovchenko lands with a good body shot.
Sharp shoots in but Yakovchenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Igor Yakovchenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yakovchenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yakovchenko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yakovchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharp.
Sharp tries to clinch but Yakovchenko moves out of range.
Sharp shoots in looking for a takedown. Yakovchenko tries to sprawl out of it but Sharp keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yakovchenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sharp slips a straight right by Yakovchenko.
Sharp half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yakovchenko's waist but Yakovchenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sharp off to one side.
Sharp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yakovchenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asa Sharp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharp throws a series of punches but Yakovchenko moves out of range.
Sharp doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yakovchenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Yakovchenko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1##CL2#
Yakovchenko has Sharp up against the cage in a clinch.
Yakovchenko stalling in the clinch.
Yakovchenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yakovchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sharp's elbow.
Yakovchenko tries to throw a body punch but Sharp avoids it by throwing Yakovchenko back against the cage.
Yakovchenko can't find room to land a body shot as Sharp controls the action.
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.
Yakovchenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Sharp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yakovchenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharp.
Yakovchenko trying to control the position but instead, Sharp has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yakovchenko into the cage.
Yakovchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sharp's elbow. #T2#
Yakovchenko prevents Sharp from breaking the clinch.
Igor Yakovchenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yakovchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sharp's elbow. #BC#
Sharp breaks from the clinch.
Sharp shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yakovchenko as he jumps to the side.
Sharp misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sharp is defended easily by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko misses with the combination.
Yakovchenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharp was well out of range. Poor timing from Yakovchenko.#T3#
Sharp defending well as Yakovchenko loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Yakovchenko.
Sharp looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yakovchenko is fending him off so far but Sharp persists. Nope, Yakovchenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Sharp fails with a takedown attempt.
Yakovchenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sharp slips a straight right by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Yakovchenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Sharp counters with a nice body shot.
Igor Yakovchenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yakovchenko throws a series of punches but Sharp avoids them all with ease.
Yakovchenko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sharp back to the cage. Yakovchenko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Yakovchenko takes a swing at Sharp's ribcage but misses.
Sharp seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sharp tries to clinch but Yakovchenko moves out of range.
Sharp moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromYakovchenko.#T4#
Yakovchenko throws a one two combo. #TD#
Yakovchenko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sharp to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharp controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sharp wants to pass the guard but Yakovchenko is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Yakovchenko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sharp has passed into half guard!
Yakovchenko wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Yakovchenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yakovchenko 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Yakovchenko!
Our winner, Igor Yakovchenko, 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: CSW 010 Firetribe vs Khajo
Date: Sep 03, 2017

#R1##TD#
Sharp shoots in and gets a takedown into Yakovchenko's guard.
Sharp preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Sharp drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sharp jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yakovchenko pulls Sharp in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Sharp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sharp won't allow Yakovchenko to sweep him here.
Yakovchenko keeping moving, preventing Sharp from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp connects with a couple of short punches.
Sharp passes Yakovchenko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sharp works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1#
Yakovchenko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sharp controlling his opponent.
Sharp putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sharp landing punches.
Yakovchenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sharp has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sharp landing strikes from the mount and Yakovchenko is in trouble!
Sharp content just to control the position here.
Yakovchenko working to try and regain half guard. #T2#
Yakovchenko wants to control but Sharp is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharp wants to control the pace but Yakovchenko is squirming around nicely.
Yakovchenko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sharp connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Yakovchenko really wants to buck Sharp off and get back to his feet.
Sharp trying to control but Yakovchenko is having none of it. #SUB#
Sharp working for a submission but Yakovchenko is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Yakovchenko is looking to improve his position but Sharp isn't that keen on the idea.
Yakovchenko is still trying to improve position.
Sharp controlling the position easily from mount.
Sharp with a couple of short strikes.
Sharp connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Yakovchenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sharp trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yakovchenko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Sharp landing strikes, looking to finish!
Yakovchenko wants to control but Sharp is having none of it.
The referee warns Yakovchenko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sharp looking to control but Yakovchenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yakovchenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sharp landing strikes from the mount and Yakovchenko is in trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yakovchenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sharp scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Yakovchenko?
Sharp looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sharp tries to control but Yakovchenko wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asa Sharp dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sharp looks for a takedown but Yakovchenko sprawls well.
Yakovchenko misses with a straight left.
Sharp darts in looking for a takedown but Yakovchenko gets double underhooks and turns Sharp into the cage.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yakovchenko throws a one two combo.
Asa Sharp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yakovchenko looks to throw the jab but Sharp is out of range.
Sharp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yakovchenko.
Sharp throwing a counter right hand but Yakovchenko manages to avoid it.
Yakovchenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Sharp was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sharp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yakovchenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yakovchenko throws a series of punches but Sharp avoids them all with ease.
Sharp tried to counter with a leg kick but Yakovchenko avoided it.
Sharp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Yakovchenko counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asa Sharp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharp tries to close the distance and clinch but Yakovchenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yakovchenko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sharp with a body shot.
Igor Yakovchenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Yakovchenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yakovchenko is breathing heavily.#CL#
Sharp clinches up with Yakovchenko and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Sharp manages to break the clinch.
Yakovchenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sharp is looking to clinch but Yakovchenko is avoiding it.
Sharp misses with a takedown attempt - Yakovchenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yakovchenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sharp misses with a leg kick
and Yakovchenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Igor Yakovchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Yakovchenko moves into the clinch.
Yakovchenko can't find room to land a body shot as Sharp controls the action. #T2#
Sharp drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yakovchenko pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Yakovchenko gets tackled into the cage by Sharp. Sharp maintains the clinch.
Sharp can't get the takedown.
Yakovchenko is trying to stall.
Sharp trying to stall but Yakovchenko improves his position.
Sharp dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Sharp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yakovchenko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yakovchenko throws out a loose jab but Sharp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharp drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yakovchenko sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Sharp darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sharp lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Yakovchenko wants to control but Sharp passes into side.
Yakovchenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sharp's best efforts.
Yakovchenko won't allow Sharp to pass to mount.
Yakovchenko is trying to control but can't.
Sharp wants to take a breather but Yakovchenko is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sharp is thwarting Yakovchenko's attempts to control the position.
Asa Sharp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#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.
Sharp tries to pass to full mount but Yakovchenko defends it.
Sharp seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yakovchenko is staying active underneath Sharp, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yakovchenko has hold of Sharp's hands but Sharp slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sharp is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yakovchenko is not content to let Sharp control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Yakovchenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sharp goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yakovchenko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sharp blocks a jab.#CL#
Sharp clinches.
Sharp prevents a body shot from Yakovchenko.
Sharp can't find room to land a body shot as Yakovchenko controls the action.
Sharp unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yakovchenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #TD#
Sharp has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Yakovchenko regains guard immediately.
Sharp won't allow Yakovchenko to sweep him here.
Sharp passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko is trying to maintain the position but Sharp is very close to passing his half guard.
Yakovchenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sharp seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Yakovchenko moves into full guard.
Sharp wants to stand but Yakovchenko is controlling his posture from full guard. #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.
Sharp sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yakovchenko's guard. #SUB#
Sharp is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sharp seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sharp is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yakovchenko!
Sharp wants to control the pace but Yakovchenko is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Yakovchenko is desperately trying to improve his position but Sharp has a good base and remains in mount.
The referee warns Yakovchenko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sharp prevents Yakovchenko from getting the reversal.
Sharp working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sharp looking to control but Yakovchenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sharp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yakovchenko can do to turn this around?
Sharp landing strikes from the mount and Yakovchenko is in trouble! #T4#
Sharp lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sharp with the ground and pound from mount.
Sharp tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sharp lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharp with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharp controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Asa Sharp showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sharp 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: CSW 006 Attano vs Yakovchenko
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Sharp tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Colt Compton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Compton lands with a nice combination. Sharp backs away looking to recover.
Sharp moves out of range of the leg kick from Compton.
And Sharp tries to counter it with a takedown but Compton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sharp takes one to the chin there.
Compton tries a low kick but Sharp avoids it.#TD2#
Sharp closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Compton makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sharp goes for a takedown in the clinch but Compton prevents it. #BC#
Compton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Compton delivers a nice body kick.
Sharp throws a sloppy head kick and Compton moves out of range easily.
Sharp blocks the body kick. #CL#
Compton clinches up with Sharp and pushes him back against the cage.
Sharp prevents Compton from breaking the clinch.#T1##BC#
Compton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sharp avoids a punch combination nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Sharp blocks the leg kick.
Compton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sharp. #CL2#
Compton tries to keep at a distance but Sharp has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sharp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Compton.
Compton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Compton is stalling here.
Sharp just leaning against Compton, taking a breather.
Sharp is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Compton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Colt Compton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asa Sharp.#T2##TD2#
Sharp turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Compton is not content to let Sharp control the position.
Compton wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sharp is looking to take a break and control but Compton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Compton is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
Sharp working the ground and pound but Compton is defending the strikes.
Sharp taking a breather here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Compton is not content to let Sharp control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Compton tries to land a leg kick but Sharp saw it coming and moves away.
Sharp lands with an uppercut that bounces Compton off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Compton gets a clinch.
Compton misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4##TD2#
Sharp has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Compton regains guard immediately.
Compton is looking to stand up but Sharp isn't so interested in that idea.
Sharp looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sharp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sharp prevents Compton from getting back to his feet.
Sharp trying to control the position from guard on top but Compton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colt Compton dominated that round.
That's time! Compton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sharp goes for a double leg but Compton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Compton continues to drive forward.
Sharp avoids a kick to the body.
Compton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Compton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sharp.
Sharp closes the distance and clinches up with Compton, looking for a takedown. Sharp pushes Compton against the cage but Compton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Sharp has closed the distance and engaged Compton in a clinch.
Compton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sharp blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Compton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Sharp gets tackled into the cage by Compton. Compton maintains the clinch.
Compton gets underhooks to prevent Sharp's takedown attempt.
Colt Compton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asa Sharp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Sharp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sharp blocks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Sharp blocks the leg kick.
Compton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sharp is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Sharp is looking to clinch.
Compton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Compton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sharp shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Compton defends it nicely.
Compton is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Sharp has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Sharp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sharp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sharp.
Sharp with a lazy takedown attempt
and Compton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sharp fails with a takedown attempt.
Compton tried to counter with a leg kick but Sharp avoided it.
Sharp blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Sharp moves into the clinch.#T2#
Compton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Compton lands a shot to the body.
Compton just leaning against Sharp, taking a breather.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Compton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Compton misses with the head strike.
Compton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sharp looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Compton.
Sharp tries for a takedown. No joy.
Compton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Compton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sharp can do to turn this around?
Compton is trying to break the clinch but Sharp is controlling him.
Colt Compton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sharp prevents a body shot from Compton.
Compton is stalling here. #BC#
Compton breaks the clinch.
Sharp takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Compton looks to land a left hand but Sharp moved out of range nicely.
Sharp throws out a counter right but Compton avoids it with no problem.
Compton throws a leg kick but Sharp checks it.
Sharp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Sharp backs away, Compton returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Colt Compton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sharp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Compton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sharp somewhat.
Compton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Compton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Compton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sharp changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Compton has Sharp up against the cage in a clinch.
Sharp goes for a takedown attempt but Compton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Compton connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Compton. #T4#
Sharp blocks a head kick by Compton. #CL2#
Sharp has closed the distance and engaged Compton in a clinch. #TD2#
Sharp gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Sharp seems to be looking for submissions.
Sharp is just content to waste time from the top position. Compton takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Asa Sharp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Compton wants to stand but Sharp is controlling the position. #ES#
Compton scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Sharp instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colt Compton dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Compton throws a low kick, looking for Sharp's leg but Sharp calmly moves out of range.
Sharp checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Sharp closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Compton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Sharp breaks the clinch.
Sharp closes this distance looking for a takedown but Compton circles away.
Sharp tries to clinch but Compton is having none of it.
Sharp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Compton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Compton misses with a low kick.
Compton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sharp tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Compton throws a front kick aimed at Sharp's knee but Sharp avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Compton tries to clinch up but Sharp circles away and keeps his distance.
Compton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sharp is out of range and Compton settles back down. #TD2#
Sharp scores with a takedown into Compton's guard.
Sharp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Compton is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Compton pulls Sharp in close to prevent any damage.
Compton keeping moving, preventing Sharp from controlling successfully.
Compton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #ES#
Compton has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sharp is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
Compton misses with the head strike.
Sharp is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Compton stalling against the cage.
Compton prevents the takedown attempt.
Colt Compton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asa Sharp.#BC#
Compton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sharp keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Compton.
Some bone on bone action there as Sharp checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Compton throws a head kick that misses.
Sharp fails with a takedown attempt.
Sharp avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Compton throws a leg kick but Sharp sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sharp is defended easily by Compton.
Sharp takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sharp, as that shot connected.
Sharp shoots in but Compton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sharp fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Compton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Compton tries to land a leg kick but Sharp saw it coming and moves away.
Compton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Compton throws a solid leg kick but Sharp takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Compton.
Colt Compton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sharp crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Compton - the referee stops the clock and Sharp gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Compton. Sharp manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Compton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sharp. Sharp circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sharp looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Compton is fending him off so far but Sharp persists. Nope, Compton circles away and we're back to standing.
Sharp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sharp checks the leg kick nicely there. #TD2#
Sharp shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Compton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Compton kicks Sharp off 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!#TD2#
Sharp changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Compton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Asa Sharp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sharp misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colt Compton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Compton 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colt Compton!
A very excited looking Colt Compton 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: CSW 003 Attano vs Sharp
Date: Aug 16, 2017

#R1#
Attano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharp. #CL#
Attano moves into range and clinches up with Sharp.
Sharp stalling the fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Attano is pressed up against the cage. Sharp has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Attano down to the mat. Attano avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A big right from Sharp misses.
Attano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sharp dodges the punch combination from Attano.
Sharp tries to counter with a clinch but Attano shakes him off and moves away.
Attano throws a right and a left that Sharp avoids nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Attano as Sharp shoots in.
Sharp shoots for a takedown but Attano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Corvo Attano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asa Sharp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sharp drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharp trying to control the position from guard on top but Attano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Attano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Sharp controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sharp wants to control from the top but Attano keeps moving. #SU2#
Sharp gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Attano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Corvo Attano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Attano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sharp.
Sharp scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Attano wants to clinch.
Sharp fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Sharp shoots in and bounces Attano off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Attano can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sharp controls the pace.
Attano keeping moving, preventing Sharp from controlling successfully. #T3#
Sharp looking to pass the guard.
Sharp stands up over Attano, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Attano holds on and takes a little breather. #SU2#
Sharp gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Attano connects with a body shot that sends Sharp's belly button to the back.#T4#
Sharp looks for a takedown but Attano sprawls well.
Attano scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Sharp scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU2#
Sharp stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sharp takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Attano misses with a body shot.
Sharp shoots in for a takedown but Attano shows good takedown defense.
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!
Attano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Corvo Attano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Attano moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#
Sharp is rocked!
Sharp misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sharp is still on wobbly legs! Can Attano finish him?#CL#
Attano rushes Sharp and presses him up against the cage.
Sharp changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Attano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corvo Attano dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sharp tries to close the distance and clinch but Attano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sharp seems to have recovered his senses.
Sharp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Attano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Attano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Attano plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Sharp swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Sharp face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Corvo Attano!
Corvo Attano is the new lightweight champion!

Event: HFC 312 Satan vs Wade II
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
McDonald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sharp counters with a one-two to the body.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sharp as he jumps to the side.
McDonald stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sharp.
McDonald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sharp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sharp lands a jab-cross combination.
McDonald throws an overhand right that lands on Sharp's shoulder, as Sharp tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDonald is defended easily by Sharp.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
McDonald clinches with his opponent.
Sharp gets through McDonald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sharp on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
McDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sharp counters with a nice low kick that buckles McDonald's knee momentarily.
McDonald 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.#CL2#
Sharp moves into the clinch.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
McDonald successfully pulls guard.
Sharp is stalling in the full guard.
Sharp working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McDonald's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sharp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sharp works over McDonald with some ground and pound from guard.
Sharp wants to stand and escape but instead McDonald has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Sharp keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
Sharp controlling the position.#T2#
McDonald is stalling in the full guard.
Sharp wants to stand but McDonald is controlling the position. #SUB2#
McDonald throws a sloppy strike and Sharp has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! McDonald is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Sharp!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Asa Sharp!
A very excited looking Asa Sharp 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: HFC 309 Satan vs Fame II
Date: Apr 14, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Sharp closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Prime is looking for a sweep.
Sharp scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sharp is working Prime over with some ground and pound from side control.
Prime tries to bench press Sharp off him but Sharp keeps the position.
Prime manages to get back to half guard.
Prime punching from the bottom.
Prime tries to roll over but Sharp keeps him under control.
Sharp slips a nice elbow through Prime's hands, connecting with Prime's forehead.
Sharp missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sharp wants to control but Prime is keeping him busy.
Prime trying to control but Sharp postures up.
Sharp tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Prime is trying to control but can't.
Sharp is trying to control. Prime wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Prime slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Prime is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Prime is working hard here to advance position.
Prime working a defensive guard but Sharp passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prime slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sharp passes Prime's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sharp controlling the pace. #T2#
Prime moves into full guard.
Sharp tries to free his leg and advance position but Prime is retaining full guard.
Prime looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sharp is one step ahead there.
Prime not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sharp looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sharp trying to control the position from guard on top but Prime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prime lands a couple of shots from the bottom. #T3#
Prime looking for a sweep. Not yet Prime, not yet.
Prime trying to control the position here.
Prime looking for a sweep. Not yet Prime, not yet.
Sharp tries to free his leg and advance position but Prime is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Prime has an active guard here but Sharp has managed to pass into half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Prime trying to control but Sharp postures up.
Prime is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sharp controlling the action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Prime is looking to improve his position.
Sharp trying to control from Prime's half guard. Prime has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prime lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Prime looking to sit in guard and control but Sharp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asa Sharp dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Prime throws a low kick, looking for Sharp's leg but Sharp calmly moves out of range.
Sharp drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Prime defends it well.
Sharp takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Prime looks to land a combination but Sharp avoids it well.
Sharp moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Sharp. No joy for Prime on that attempt. #CL#
Prime moves into range and clinches up with Sharp.
Prime has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sharp avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Sharp manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Prime gets a clinch.
Prime has had enough of the clinch but Sharp keeps him there for the moment.
Sharp gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Prime.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Optimus Prime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharp has Prime pressed against the cage, preventing Prime from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Prime gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sharp has control of Prime's left arm, preventing Prime from doing any damage. #T1#
Prime stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sharp swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Sharp working for a triangle but Prime defends it easily.
Prime with a flurry of punches that miss.
Prime throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sharp looking for a sweep. Not yet Sharp, not yet.
Sharp keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully.
Prime postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Prime trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prime stands up over Sharp, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Prime in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Prime throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Prime slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sharp looking for a sweep. Not yet Sharp, not yet.
Prime wants to control from the top but Sharp keeps moving.
Sharp trying to keep a closed guard but Prime is proving a slippery customer.
Prime looking to sit in guard and control but Sharp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Prime wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Sharp passes Prime's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Prime looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Prime tries to roll over but Sharp keeps him under control.
Sharp is trying to control the action in half guard but Prime is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Prime is trying to get back to full guard.
Sharp trying to control the pace. #T4#
Sharp works his way into full mount!
Prime is desperately trying to improve his position but Sharp has a good base and remains in mount.
Prime regains half guard.
Prime is looking for a sweep. Sharp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sharp performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Prime wants to control the action here but instead Sharp manages to pass to full mount!
Asa Sharp has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharp working the ground and pound effectively.
Prime is desperately trying to improve his position but Sharp has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Asa Sharp will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Prime throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sharp counters with a stiff right hand.
Prime loads up on a big right hand but Sharp slips the punch.
Prime tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sharp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Prime looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharp is just out of range.
Prime throws a shot from downtown. Sharp moves away and avoids it.
Prime throws an off balance right hand
and Sharp counters with a one-two to the body.
Sharp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Prime on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Prime swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp slips under a jab from Prime.
Sharp shoots in for a takedown but Prime shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Prime misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Sharp counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharp postures up.
Prime will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sharp won't allow Prime to sweep him here. #T1#
Sharp is fighting to break Prime's control of his arms but Prime is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Prime keeping full guard, as Sharp tries to pass.
Sharp postures up.
Sharp won't allow Prime to sweep him here.
Sharp stays in close to Prime's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sharp slips under a jab.#CL#
Prime instigates a clinch.
Prime is trying to maintain a safe position but Sharp gets an underhook and turns Prime into the cage.
Sharp drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Prime gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sharp is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Sharp prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sharp managing to block the knees to the body from Prime. #TD2#
Sharp has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Prime regains guard immediately.
Sharp engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Prime 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#
Prime looks to land a strike but Sharp avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Prime not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sharp looking for a sweep. Not yet Sharp, not yet. #T3#
Prime trying to control but Sharp is working from the bottom.
Sharp working a defensive guard here.
Sharp wants to stand but Prime is controlling the position.
Prime being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Prime avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Prime content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #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.
Prime looking to sit in guard and control but Sharp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Prime is trying to control the position but Sharp postures up.
Prime keeping moving, preventing Sharp from controlling successfully.
Prime 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#
Optimus Prime has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prime missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Prime thows a huge punch but Sharp dodges it nicely.
Prime misses with a head shot. Sharp uses the momentum to regain guard.
Prime throws a big elbow that misses.
Asa Sharp is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Prime throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Asa Sharp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sharp 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: HFC Challengers 91
Date: Mar 26, 2017

#R1#
Sharp slips a jab from Molovgomedov.
And Sharp responds with a good body kick, but Molovgomedov manages to step out the way in time.#TD2#
Sharp shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Molovgomedov's guard.
Sharp is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Molovgomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sharp is aware though and is defending well.
Molovgomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sharp controls the pace.#SUB#
Molovgomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Molovgomedov is looking for a triangle but Sharp pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp trying to control but Molovgomedov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Molovgomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sharp is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Sharp trying to control but Molovgomedov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Molovgomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sharp defends it easily.
Sharp scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Molovgomedov working for a triangle but Sharp defends it easily.
Molovgomedov wants to stand but Sharp is controlling the position.
Molovgomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sharp is in close to Molovgomedov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Molovgomedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sharp is stalling in the full guard.
Molovgomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Molovgomedov is working an open guard so Sharp takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Molovgomedov scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Sharp throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Molovgomedov was covering up waiting for the punch and Sharp finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sharp trying to control the position from guard on top but Molovgomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Sharp won't allow Molovgomedov to sweep him here.
Molovgomedov wants to get back to his feet but Sharp is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sharp slips nicely into half guard.
Molovgomedov tries to kick Sharp off but Sharp keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Molovgomedov wants to control but Sharp is keeping busy.
Sharp trying to control from half guard but Molovgomedov is working away.
Sharp stalling.
Molovgomedov trying to control here.
Sharp is keen to just control but Molovgomedov is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Sharp scores with a takedown into Molovgomedov's guard.
Sharp sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asa Sharp dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sharp takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Molovgomedov misses with a straight left.
Molovgomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Sharp has closed the distance and engaged Molovgomedov in a clinch. #TD2#
Sharp gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Molovgomedov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Molovgomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sharp is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Molovgomedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sharp is working Molovgomedov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Molovgomedov controls Sharp momentarily but Sharp frees himself. #SUB#
Molovgomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sharp doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sharp manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sharp is pushing down on Molovgomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Molovgomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Sharp has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Sharp is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Molovgomedov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Molovgomedov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Asa Sharp has got the better of the ground game so far.#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.
Sharp is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Molovgomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Molovgomedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sharp slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Molovgomedov wants to improve his position but instead Sharp has moved into half guard. #T3#
Molovgomedov is looking to improve his position.
Sharp is keen to just control but Molovgomedov is a slippery customer.
Molovgomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Molovgomedov.
Sharp content to stall in guard here.
Molovgomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sharp preventing the sweep.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Molovgomedov working for submissions but it's allowed Sharp to get to half guard.
Molovgomedov is in trouble now - Sharp has advanced to mount!
Sharp wants to control but Molovgomedov has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Nice strikes from Sharp there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Molovgomedov tries to roll over but Sharp keeps him under control.
Sharp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Molovgomedov wants to control but Sharp is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asa Sharp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Molovgomedov with a hook.
Molovgomedov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Molovgomedov misses with a hook.#TD2#
Molovgomedov gets caught flat footed, as Sharp shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Molovgomedov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sharp has passed into side control.
Molovgomedov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Molovgomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Sharp works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sharp tries to advance to mount but Molovgomedov denies him.
Molovgomedov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Sharp is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sharp seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Sharp prevents Molovgomedov from improving his position.
Molovgomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Molovgomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Sharp passes into half guard.
Molovgomedov gets full guard.#T2#
Sharp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Molovgomedov is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Molovgomedov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sharp has passed into half guard!
Sharp is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Molovgomedov tries to roll over but Sharp keeps him under control.
Sharp is trying to control. Molovgomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Sharp wants to work for an arm triangle but Molovgomedov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sharp working over Molovgomedov with some ground and pound. Molovgomedov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Molovgomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Molovgomedov.
Sharp trying to control but Molovgomedov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Molovgomedov has his foot on Sharp's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sharp works his way back into a safe position though.
Molovgomedov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sharp puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Sharp is trying to work for a kimura but Molovgomedov is defending well.
Molovgomedov trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Molovgomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Molovgomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Molovgomedov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sharp scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nikolai Feofil Molovgomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sharp working Molovgomedov over with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sharp has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sharp with a couple of short strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Asa Sharp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sharp 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asa Sharp!
A very excited looking Asa Sharp 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: HFC 303 Wiggin vs Wolf II
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1##CL#
McDonald moves into range and clinches up with Sharp.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonald.
McDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sharps head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDonald.
McDonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Sharp.
McDonald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sharp.
Sharp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sharp blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Sharp has picked McDonald up - he's going for a ride! Sharp dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sharp passes to side control.
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!
Sharp wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Sharp is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDonald has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
McDonald is trying to control Sharp's posture but Sharp avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sharp wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Sharp politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sharp prefers to stall for the moment though.
McDonald wants to control but Sharp postures up.
McDonald is trying to improve his position.
McDonald is trying to control Sharp's posture but Sharp avoids it. #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.
Sharp is trying to move to mount but McDonald reverses beautifully and ends up in Sharp's guard.
McDonald with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McDonald postures up in Sharp's guard and throws a big left but Sharp blocks it. #SUB2#
Sharp is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sharp working a defensive guard here.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Sharp keeps moving.
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
Sharp is adopting a defensive guard.
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sharp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Sharp has wrist control.
McDonald trying to control but Sharp is working from the bottom.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sharp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McDonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd cheers as McDonald lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sharp doesn't seem phased though.
Sharp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald has his takedown stuffed
and Sharp makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Sharp counters by clinching up.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonald.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
McDonald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sharp is defending well for now.
McDonald is working Sharp over against the cage.
Sharp is working for takedown but McDonald is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
McDonald has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sharp regains guard immediately.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie McDonald 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#
Nice defenses there by Sharp.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sharp! But no joy.
Sharp looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDonald is fending him off so far but Sharp persists. Nope, McDonald circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
McDonald 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.
McDonald trying to control but Sharp is working from the bottom.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McDonald is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sharp throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sharp can do to turn this around?
McDonald passes Sharp's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp is looking to control McDonald's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sharp avoid being mounted?
Sharp makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sharp.#T1#
McDonald stays in close to Sharp's body and controls the position.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Sharp keeps moving.
McDonald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDonald advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald landing a few strikes.
McDonald trying to control the action but Sharp is working from the bottom.
Sharp tries to escape but McDonald is in control.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sharp keeps working. #SUB#
McDonald is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sharp has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Sharp gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McDonald content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Sharp is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
McDonald wants to work for an arm triangle but Sharp is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sharp trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sharp manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McDonald pushes down on Sharp's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Sharp trying to hold on to McDonald's head to control him but McDonald postures up.
Sharp is not content to let McDonald control the position.
Ronnie McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sharp is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonald's back!
Sharp trying to control.
Sharp thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB2#
Sharp is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McDonald is defending well though. Sharp let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Sharp is persistently looking for the submission but McDonald is defending it well. #T4#
Sharp misses with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Sharp goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. McDonald escapes and is now in half guard on top.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Sharp is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald is really struggling to control Sharp but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McDonald trying to control the action but Sharp is working from the bottom.
McDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie McDonald dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McDonald scores with a jab.
McDonald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sharp.#CL2#
Sharp clinches up against the cage.
Sharp scores with a shoulder strike.
McDonald misses with some punches.
McDonald lands an uppercut.
McDonald changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sharp fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sharp moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Sharp circles away and keeps his distance.
Sharp takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sharp staying out of range there.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sharp looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDonald scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
McDonald pushes Sharp up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald prevents the takedown attempt.
McDonald jumps guard but Sharp stands there with McDonald around his waist. McDonald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Sharp is looking for a takedown.
Sharp displaying some good clinch control by pressing McDonald up against the cage.
McDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sharp is defending well for now.
McDonald is trying to stall.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Sharp is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Sharp breaks from the clinch. #CL#
McDonald pushes Sharp up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
McDonald is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sharp is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McDonald to the mat. McDonald regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sharp trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Sharp wants to get up but he can't break McDonald's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
McDonald is trying to keep Sharp in close.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
Sharp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDonald working a defensive guard but Sharp manages to pass into side control anyway. #SUB2#
Sharp goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McDonald rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sharp's guard! Nice work there by McDonald!
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Sharp blocks nicely. #T3#
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDonald trying to control but Sharp is working from the bottom.
Sharp trying to control the position.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
Sharp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McDonald trying to control but Sharp is working from the bottom.
McDonald throws an elbow that misses. Sharp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McDonald's guard. Nice move by Sharp!#REVB#
Sharp wants to stand but McDonald is controlling his posture from full guard.
McDonald is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ronnie McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
Sharp's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sharp wants to stand but McDonald has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharp trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDonald 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie McDonald!
A very excited looking Ronnie McDonald 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: HFC 302 Prime vs Lang
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Sharp forces Taylor back against the cage and clinches.
Sharp tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sharp gets underhooks to prevent Taylor's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Sharp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sharp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Sharp rushes Taylor and presses him up against the cage.
Taylor is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sharp gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Taylor wants to sweep here but Sharp controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Sharp slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like Sharp 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.
Sharp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sharp engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sharp throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown. Sharp fights it but they end up in guard.
Taylor throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taylor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taylor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sharp has Taylor pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Taylor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sharp looking to control. #SUB2#
Sharp is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Taylor rolls with it to try and escape but Sharp cranks on the arm and Taylor is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Asa Sharp!
After winning the bout, Asa Sharp thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 296 Klitschko vs Wade
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Sharp shoots in and gets a takedown into Karhu's guard.
Karhu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sharp wants to pass the guard but Karhu is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sharp content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Karhu has locked up a guillotine! Karhu's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Sharp is holding on here and Karhu must be using up a lot of energy. Sharp has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Karhu gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Woima Karhu!
A victorious Woima Karhu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Dec 22, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Asa Sharp and Amisviiksi Tolonen. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

175 cm
34 yrs
168 lbs

180 cm
36 yrs
178 lbs

Sharp

Tolonen

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Asa Sharp! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Amisviiksi Tolonen!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Tolonen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sharp sprawls well initially but Tolonen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sharp (0) vs (2) Tolonen
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tolonen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sharp knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tolonen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tolonen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tolonen wants to pass the guard but Sharp is defending well.
Sharp is looking for a sweep. Tolonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sharp trying to control from the bottom.
Tolonen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sharp (0) vs (5) Tolonen
Tolonen controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Tolonen 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.

Tolonen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sharp has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sharp!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sharp (2) vs (5) Tolonen
Sharp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tolonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Tolonen is looking for a triangle but Sharp pushes his legs off easily.
Sharp sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp trying to control the position from guard on top but Tolonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Tolonen is looking for a triangle but Sharp pushes his legs off easily.
Tolonen keeping moving, preventing Sharp from controlling successfully.
Tolonen is controlling Sharp's posture.

Tolonen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sharp defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tolonen is looking for a triangle but Sharp pushes his legs off easily.
Sharp is pushing down on Tolonen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tolonen is fighting to maintain full guard but Sharp has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tolonen 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.
Tolonen wants to control the action here but instead Sharp manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sharp (5) vs (5) Tolonen
Tolonen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tolonen is refusing to be controlled, as Sharp sits in half guard.
Tolonen tries to roll over but Sharp keeps him under control.
Tolonen is staying active underneath Sharp, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen is looking for a sweep. Sharp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sharp wants to pass to mount but Tolonen is defending the position.
Tolonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Sharp seems to be looking for submissions.
Tolonen is pressing down on Sharp's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sharp looking to sit in guard and control but Tolonen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sharp (5) vs (7) Tolonen

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sharp wants to improve his position but instead Tolonen has moved into half guard.
Sharp trying to control but Tolonen postures up.
Tolonen works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sharp (5) vs (10) Tolonen
Sharp tries to hold on but Tolonen pushes him away.
Sharp gets back to half guard.
Tolonen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sharp is trying to maintain the position but Tolonen is very close to passing his half guard.
Tolonen controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Tolonen 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.

Sharp looking for submissions off his back.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sharp tries to get to full guard but Tolonen has control of the leg.
Sharp is working hard here to advance position.
Tolonen slows the pace down in half guard.
Sharp tries to roll over but Tolonen keeps him under control.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sharp trying to control here.
Sharp wants to improve his position but Tolonen is controlling well.
Tolonen is looking to advance position but Sharp won't allow it.
Tolonen trying to control the pace.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sharp (5) vs (13) Tolonen
Tolonen controlling his opponent.
Sharp slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sharp is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tolonen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tolonen's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sharp (9) vs (13) Tolonen
Sharp doesn't have the hooks in and Tolonen manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sharp (9) vs (15) Tolonen
Sharp is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sharp is trying to hold Tolonen in close to prevent damage but Tolonen has managed to pass into half guard.
Sharp has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tolonen is working away from the top position though.
Sharp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sharp is trying to control but Tolonen manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sharp (9) vs (18) Tolonen
Sharp is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen controlling the pace for now.
Sharp tries to hold on but Tolonen pushes him away.
Tolonen content just to control the position here.
Tolonen avoids the attempt from Sharp to control.
Tolonen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sharp is working to get back to half guard.
Sharp sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sharp trying to hold on to Tolonen's head to control him but Tolonen postures up.
Sharp wants to sweep but Tolonen has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sharp (9) vs (21) Tolonen

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen working away.
Sharp tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tolonen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Sharp (9) vs (23) Tolonen
Tolonen controlling the pace for now.
Sharp working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tolonen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sharp is looking to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tolonen wins on points by 23 to 9.

Event: TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Asa Sharp and Kelvin Bang. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kelvin Bang was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

175 cm
34 yrs
168 lbs

177 cm
23 yrs
176 lbs

Sharp

Bang

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Asa Sharp! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Kelvin Bang!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch but Sharp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sharp shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bang but Bang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sharp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bang fails in his attempt to clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bang is looking for a takedown.
Asa Sharp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelvin Bang.

Sharp has picked Bang up - he's going for a ride! Sharp dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sharp (2) vs (0) Bang
Bang wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sharp has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sharp (5) vs (0) Bang
Bang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang keeps trying to improve his position.
Bang tries to hold on but Sharp pushes him away.

Sharp moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bang has worked his arm free - good work by Bang!
Bang is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang is trying to control Sharp's posture but Sharp avoids it.
Sharp tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bang's legs.
Bang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bang gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bang is not content to let Sharp control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sharp trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sharp (5) vs (2) Bang
Bang trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sharp looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang wants to control from the top but Sharp keeps moving.
Bang wants to pass the guard but Sharp is keeping the position.

Sharp has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bang should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sharp has tightened it up now! Bang should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Asa Sharp!
Asa Sharp thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 291 Klitschko vs Viceroy
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Sharp feints and as Wiggin raises his hands in defense, Sharp changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wiggin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wiggin landing some decent shots from guard.
Sharp will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wiggin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wiggin preventing the sweep.
Sharp controlling the position.
Wiggin wants to control from the top but Sharp keeps moving.
Wiggin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiggin slips nicely into half guard.
Wiggin tries to pass to full mount but Sharp defends it. #T1#
Wiggin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sharp!
Wiggin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wiggin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wiggin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wiggin misses with a head shot.
Sharp regains half guard.
Wiggin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sharp with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sharp manages to get to full guard.
Wiggin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Wiggin looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wiggin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sharp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sharp managing to control the position.
Sharp wants to stand and escape but Wiggin is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Wiggin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sharp tries to strike from the bottom.
Sharp seems keen to control Wiggin's posture.
Wiggin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sharp works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Wiggin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wiggin throwing strikes from guard but Sharp blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Sharp looking for a guillotine here but Wiggin defends easily.
Wiggin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wiggin lands a couple of elbows.
Wiggin cracks Sharp with a solid left hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sharp holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Wiggin trying to control but Sharp is working from the bottom.
Wiggin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wiggin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wiggin preventing the sweep.
Wiggin landing with the ground and pound.
Wiggin throws an elbow that misses. Sharp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wiggin's guard. Nice move by Sharp!#REVB#
Sharp advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharp moves into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neo Wiggin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Wiggin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Neo Wiggin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharp takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wiggin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sharp counters with a left and a right that stings Wiggin.
Sharp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wiggin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wiggin stuffs the takedown attempt from Sharp. Sharp gets slowly back to his feet.
Wiggin thuds a left hand into Sharp's body.
Wiggin throws a series of punches but Sharp avoids them all with ease.
Sharp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wiggin.
Sharp shoots in for a takedown but Wiggin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sharp tries for a takedown but Wiggin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Neo Wiggin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asa Sharp.
Sharp tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Wiggin tries to keep at a distance but Sharp has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Wiggin is working Sharp over against the cage.#BC#
Wiggin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wiggin lands a high kick!
Wiggin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sharp shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wiggin pinned against the cage. Wiggin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wiggin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sharp can do to turn this around?
Sharp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wiggin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sharp somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Wiggin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sharp takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sharp throws a head kick but Wiggin moves out of range.
Wiggin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Sharp lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sharp is defended easily by Wiggin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wiggin. Sharp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asa Sharp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wiggin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wiggin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sharp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wiggin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharp manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wiggin throws a looping overhand right but Sharp ducks down to avoid it.
Wiggin with a hook.
Neo Wiggin is winning the standup battle so far.
Wiggin throws a looping overhand right but Sharp ducks down to avoid it.
Wiggin tries a head kick but it misses.
Wiggin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wiggin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Sharp shoots in for a double leg but Wiggin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wiggin throws a wild body kick that Sharp sees coming a mile off.
Wiggin works Sharp's body with a nice hook.
Sharp moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wiggin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wiggin wants it to stay on the feet.
Wiggin lands with a cross. #CL2#
Sharp moves into range and clinches up with Wiggin.#BC#
Wiggin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wiggin takes a swing at Sharp's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Wiggin misses.
Wiggin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sharps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Wiggin finds it's way through Sharp's defenses.
Sharp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neo Wiggin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wiggin throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Wiggin looks to land a right hand but Sharp moved out of range.
Sharp wants to counter the offense by Wiggin and move into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wiggin looks to land a left hand but Sharp moved out of range nicely.
Wiggin lands with a cross. #CL2#
Sharp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wiggin, pushing him back against the cage.
Wiggin can't break the clinch.
Wiggin can't break the clinch.
Wiggin wants to take the fight to the mat but Sharp manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wiggin lands an elbow inside.
Wiggin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sharp has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wiggin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wiggin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sharp.
Sharp is breathing heavily.
Sharp wants a takedown but no success here.
Wiggin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wiggin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wiggin lands a left hand.
Sharp goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wiggin prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neo Wiggin dominated that second round.
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#
Sharp takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wiggin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sharp wants to counter the offense by Wiggin and move into the clinch position.
Wiggin keeps the fight on the outside.
Wiggin stuffs the takedown.
Wiggin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wiggin misses with a looping left.
Wiggin swats away the attempt to clinch by Sharp.
Wiggin throws a lazy right hand but Sharp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wiggin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sharp counters with a right hand to the body.
Wiggin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp moves out of range as Wiggin strikes.
Wiggin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sharp wants to counter the offense by Wiggin and move into the clinch position.
Sharp avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1##TD2#
Sharp looking to score a takedown here. Wiggin is defending well but Sharp drives through and ends up in Wiggin's guard.
Wiggin being controlled here, momentarily.
Wiggin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wiggin trying to strike off his back.
Sharp wants to pass the guard but Wiggin is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wiggin is on top in guard. #REVR#
Wiggin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Sharp is trying to control the position but Wiggin postures up.
Wiggin throws an elbow that misses. Sharp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wiggin's guard. Nice move by Sharp!#REVB#
Sharp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sharp wants to control from the top but Wiggin keeps moving.
Wiggin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sharp controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sharp wants to control from the top but Wiggin keeps moving. #T3#
Wiggin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Wiggin is working an open guard so Sharp takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Neo Wiggin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wiggin loads up on a big right hand but Sharp slips the punch.
Wiggin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sharp is able to avoid easily.
Wiggin throws a head kick but Sharp moves out of range.
Sharp tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wiggin sizes up Sharp with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sharp moves out of range as Wiggin strikes.
Sharp is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wiggin with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sharp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wiggin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sharp misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Wiggin stuffs the takedown attempt from Sharp. Sharp gets slowly back to his feet.
Neo Wiggin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asa Sharp.
Wiggin misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
Sharp dives in and scores a takedown into Wiggin's guard.
Wiggin being controlled here, momentarily.
Wiggin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wiggin is on top in guard. #REVR#
Asa Sharp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wiggin.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neo Wiggin!
Neo Wiggin tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: HFC 286 Creeper vs Sharp
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Sharp takes the fight into the clinch.
Creeper 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.
Creeper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sharp prevents the takedown attempt.
Creeper wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sharp wants a takedown but no success here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sharp tries to score a body lock takedown but Creeper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sharp is working for takedown but Creeper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Slenderman Creeper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asa Sharp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sharp misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Creeper.
Sharp has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Creeper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Creeper tries to pull guard but Sharp holds him up against the cage and eventually Creeper drops back down to his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sharp - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC#
Creeper manages to break the clinch.
Creeper tries for a takedown but Sharp sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Creeper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Creeper moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Sharp closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Creeper pulls Sharp into guard.
Creeper wants to control but Sharp passes easily into half guard. #ES#
Creeper makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T2##CL2#
Sharp clinches. #TD2#
Sharp is trying to trip Creeper. He has hold of a leg but Creeper is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sharp persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Sharp gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Creeper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sharp is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Creeper with a body shot.#TD2#
Sharp looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Creeper manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sharp keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Creeper gets control of Sharp's arms and successfully pulls guard. Creeper will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sharp looking to sit in guard and control but Creeper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Creeper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3##ES2#
Sharp wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Creeper scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sharp is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Creeper is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sharp is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sharp struggling a bit here.
Sharp avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Creeper. #T4#
Creeper is working Sharp over with some ground and pound from side control.
Creeper with the ground and pound but Sharp regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Sharp tries to get to full guard but Creeper has control of the leg.
Sharp trying to control but Creeper postures up. #SUB#
Creeper is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sharp defends it well.
Creeper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sharp's head.
Sharp tries to get to full guard but Creeper has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Slenderman Creeper will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Creeper.
Sharp shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Creeper defends it nicely.#CL2#
Sharp moves into range and clinches up with Creeper.
Sharp wants to take the fight to the mat but Creeper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creeper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Sharp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Creeper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sharp pinned against the cage. Sharp gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Creeper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sharp.
Creeper tries to counter with a takedown but Sharp is quick to defend against it.
Slenderman Creeper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asa Sharp.#CL2#
Sharp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Creeper, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Sharp works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sharp won't allow Creeper to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sharp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Creeper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sharp slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Sharp is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Creeper knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Sharp wants to stand but Creeper has his arm trapped.
Sharp has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sharp controlling from mount.
Creeper wants to control but Sharp is having none of it.#T3#
Sharp trying to control but Creeper is having none of it.
Creeper tries to hold on but Sharp pushes him away.
Creeper is squirming around, avoiding Sharp's attempts to control the action.
Sharp sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sharp landing strikes from the mount and Creeper is in trouble! #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.
Sharp can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Creeper is looking to escape.
Sharp connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Creeper is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sharp prevents Creeper from getting the reversal.
Sharp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sharp avoids the attempt from Creeper to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asa Sharp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sharp throws a push kick but Creeper slaps the foot to one side.
Creeper wants to clinch up but Sharp keeps it at a distance.
Creeper shoots in looking for a takedown but Sharp manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Creeper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sharp is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Creeper tries to clinch but Sharp moves out of range.
Creeper throws a lazy body kick
and Sharp counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Creeper gets tackled into the cage by Sharp. Sharp maintains the clinch.
Sharp is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Creeper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sharp is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sharp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creeper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sharp has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sharp as Creeper tries to tie him up.
Creeper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sharp backwards. #T1##BC2#
Sharp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Sharp shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Asa Sharp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sharp prevents Creeper from standing back up. #SUB2#
Sharp seems to be working for a kimura but Creeper defends the submission attempt.
Sharp perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Creeper is holding on to half guard well.
Sharp prevents Creeper from standing back up. #T2#
Sharp looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Creeper moves into full guard.
Sharp looking to pass the guard.
Creeper wants to stand but Sharp is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Creeper as Sharp shoots in.
Slenderman Creeper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asa Sharp.#TD2#
Sharp drives through with a takedown into Creeper's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T3#
Sharp is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Creeper is trying to control the position but Sharp postures up.
Sharp stops Creeper from standing up.
Sharp scoring with some ground and pound.
Sharp sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sharp tries to free his leg and advance position but Creeper is retaining full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#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.
Sharp would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Slenderman Creeper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Sharp looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Creeper has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sharp is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Sharp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Creeper goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Sharp clinches with his opponent.
Creeper goes for a takedown attempt but Sharp pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Sharp closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Asa Sharp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sharp 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asa Sharp!
Asa Sharp seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Slenderman Creeper had this to say: 'the judges had it all wrong'.

Event: HFC 283 Derksen vs Clack
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Heimolainen throws a combination that misses
and Sharp counters with a series of strikes. Heimolainen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Heimolainen lands a two punch combo.
Sharp takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sharp stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Heimolainen avoids the head kick by Sharp.
Heimolainen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Sharp moves into the clinch.
Heimolainen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Sharp has picked Heimolainen up - he's going for a ride! Sharp dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Heimolainen tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sharp manages to move to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heimolainen tries to hold on but Sharp postures up.#SUB2#
Sharp wants to finish this one by submission but Heimolainen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sharp.
Sharp looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Sharp tries to control but Heimolainen wriggling away.
Heimolainen tries to lock up and control but Sharp gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Heimolainen really wants to buck Sharp off and get back to his feet.
Heimolainen tries to lock up and control but Sharp gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharp trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Heimolainen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
Sharp landing strikes from the mount and Heimolainen is in trouble!
Sharp takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sharp trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Heimolainen tries to hold on but Sharp pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharp controlling the pace for now.
Sharp working the ground and pound effectively.
Heimolainen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Heimolainen is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T3##SUB2#
Sharp moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Heimolainen has worked his arm free - good work by Heimolainen!
Sharp wants to control but Heimolainen is keeping him busy.
Heimolainen is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Sharp decides to stand back up.
Heimolainen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Heimolainen duly obliges.
Heimolainen throws a right and a left that Sharp avoids nicely.
Sharp shoots in and drives through. Heimolainen sprawls well.
Sharp tries to close the distance and clinch but Heimolainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heimolainen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
Sharp closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Heimolainen jumps guard but Sharp turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Heimolainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sharp has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Sharp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sharp dives in and grabs Heimolainen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Heimolainen pushes down on Sharp's head and hops out.#TD#
Heimolainen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharp wants to stand back up but Heimolainen manages to pass into side control.
Heimolainen wants to control but Sharp is keeping him busy.
Heimolainen advances nicely into full mount.
Heimolainen tries to control but Sharp wriggling away. #SUB#
Heimolainen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sharp has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sharp!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asa Sharp dominated that round.
That's time! Heimolainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Heimolainen is looking to slow Sharp down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Sharp closes the distance and clinches.
Heimolainen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sharp prevents it.
Heimolainen tries to pull guard but Sharp holds him up against the cage and eventually Heimolainen drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Heimolainen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Heimolainen slips nicely into half guard.
Heimolainen is thwarting Sharp's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp pushes Heimolainen off but Heimolainen dives into side control.
Sharp manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Heimolainen wants to take a breather but Sharp is having none of it.
Sharp wants to get back to his feet.
Heimolainen is trying to control the action in half guard but Sharp is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sharp wants to get back to full guard.
Sharp wants to control but Heimolainen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sharp blocking the ground and pound attempt from Heimolainen. #SUB2#
Sharp looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Heimolainen wants to free his trapped foot but Sharp is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sharp pushes Heimolainen off looking to stand but Heimolainen dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sharp is staying active underneath Heimolainen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sharp is trying to control but can't.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Heimolainen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Heimolainen throws a right hand that Sharp ducks under and follows up with a left that Sharp also avoids with ease.
Sharp throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sharp displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Heimolainen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Heimolainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heimolainen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sharp sprawls well. Sharp wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Heimolainen gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Heimolainen misses.
Sharp steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Heimolainen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sharp is defended easily by Heimolainen.#T3#
Sharp throws a half hearted mid kick.
Heimolainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Heimolainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Heimolainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sharp's waist but Sharp gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Heimolainen off to one side.
A combination from Heimolainen does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Sharp fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Heimolainen to the ground. Sharp is now in Heimolainen's guard.
Asa Sharp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sharp slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU2#
Sharp decides to stand back up.
Heimolainen shoots and misses
and Sharp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heimolainen misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Heimolainen tries to keep at a distance but Sharp has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sharp wants to take the fight to the mat but Heimolainen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharp keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Heimolainen's efforts to push away.#TD#
Heimolainen lands a takedown into guard.
Heimolainen prevents Sharp from getting back to his feet.
Sharp looking to control.
Heimolainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heimolainen trying to control but Sharp is working from the bottom.
Heimolainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sharp is retaining full guard.
Sharp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Heimolainen throwing strikes from guard but Sharp blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Erkki Heimolainen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Heimolainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Sharp circles away.
Sharp looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Heimolainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sharp's waist but Sharp gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Heimolainen off to one side.
Sharp was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Heimolainen looks to land a combination but Sharp avoids it well.
Sharp stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sharp wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Heimolainen jumps into guard, dragging Sharp to the mat.
Sharp tries to free his leg and advance position but Heimolainen is retaining full guard.
Sharp is standing up over Heimolainen. Heimolainen looks to escape but Sharp dives into side control.
Sharp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heimolainen keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Heimolainen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Heimolainen is trying to get back to half guard.
Heimolainen is working hard here to advance position.
Sharp in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sharp wants to control but Heimolainen is keeping him busy.
Heimolainen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sharp wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Heimolainen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sharp wants to control but Heimolainen is keeping him busy.
Heimolainen is trying to maintain the position but Sharp is very close to passing his half guard.
Sharp is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T2#
Heimolainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sharp is working away from the top position though.
Sharp 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. #SUB2#
Sharp seems to be working for a kimura but Heimolainen defends the submission attempt.
Heimolainen is trying to maintain the position but Sharp is very close to passing his half guard.
Sharp slows the pace down in half guard.
Heimolainen trying to control but Sharp postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD2#
Sharp feints and as Heimolainen raises his hands in defense, Sharp changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Heimolainen kicks Sharp off and gets to his feet.
Erkki Heimolainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Heimolainen shoots in looking for a takedown. Sharp tries to sprawl out of it but Heimolainen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sharp manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Heimolainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Heimolainen misses with a combination #TD2#
and Sharp counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sharp is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heimolainen throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T4#
Sharp passes Heimolainen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sharp with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sharp landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Heimolainen wants to improve his position but Sharp is controlling well. #ES#
Heimolainen pushes Sharp off and gets back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heimolainen. Sharp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sharp appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharp looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Heimolainen is fending him off so far but Sharp persists. Nope, Heimolainen circles away and we're back to standing.
Heimolainen has his takedown stuffed
and Sharp counters with a two punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Asa Sharp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sharp has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: HFC Challengers 84
Date: Sep 18, 2016

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Templar.
Templar catches Sharp with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sharp misses with a head kick.
Sharp slips a straight right by Templar.
Sharp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Templar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Abraham in the buildup to the fight.
Phoenix Templar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Templar looks to throw the jab but Sharp is out of range.
Templar missing with a left hand there. Sharp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sharp shoots in for a takedown but Templar shows good takedown defense.
Templar misses with a hook. Sharp ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Sharp releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sharp lands a nice hook to Templar's body. Templar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sharp wants to clinch.
Sharp slips a straight right by Templar.
Templar misses with a lunging right hand
and Sharp counters with a nice body kick.
Sharp has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Templar finds it's way round the side to connect with Sharp's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sharp doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Templar counters with a stiff right hand.
Phoenix Templar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Templar misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Sharp counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Templar gets full guard.
Templar managing to control the position.
Sharp wanted to stand there but Templar had control of the position.
Sharp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Templar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Templar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sharp lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Templar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sharp controls the pace.
Templar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sharp throwing strikes from guard but Templar blocks nicely.
Sharp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Templar keeping full guard, as Sharp tries to pass.
Templar wants to sweep but no luck.
Templar is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Sharp is looking to land body kicks.
Templar misses with a looping right.
Sharp drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Templar defends it well.
Templar throws an overhand right that lands on Sharp's shoulder, as Sharp tries to avoid the shot.
Templar misses with a shot to the body
and Sharp counters with a series of strikes. Templar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Templar throws a poor cross that misses
and Sharp counters with a one-two to the body.
Templar throws a big shot that misses.
Sharp looks for a takedown but Templar sprawls well.
Phoenix Templar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asa Sharp.
Templar throws the left hand but Sharp avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Sharp moves into the clinch.
Sharp goes for a takedown in the clinch but Templar prevents it.
Templar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sharp.
Templar scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Templar pushes off an throws an elbow but Sharp leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sharp dodges an elbow strike from Templar. #T4#
Templar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sharp changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Templar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Templar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Templar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sharp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Templar.
Templar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Templar.
Templar lands a right hook to the body.
Templar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharp was well out of range. Poor timing from Templar.
Templar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sharp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Templar's knee momentarily.
Sharp fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Templar is looking for a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Templar.
Sharp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Templar throws out the jab.
Sharp tries to counter with a clinch but Templar shakes him off and moves away.
Sharp fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Phoenix Templar will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Templar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sharp lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice defenses there by Sharp.
Templar throws a big shot that misses.
Templar scores with a head kick. Sharp tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sharp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Templar.
Templar looks to land a right hand but Sharp moved out of range.
Sharp shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Templar pinned against the cage. Templar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Templar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sharp tries a head kick but it misses.
Sharp shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Templar defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sharp shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Templar napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1#
Templar can't do much from the bottom here.
Templar is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Templar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sharp throws a strike aimed at the side of Templar's head but Templar avoids it well.
Templar is looking for a sweep.
Sharp sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Templar is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sharp wants to control but Templar is keeping him busy.
Templar tries to improve position but can't.
Sharp controlling the position from side mount.
Sharp is putting a hurting on Templar here, landing some big shots from side control.
Templar is looking for a sweep.
Templar can't do much from the bottom here.
Templar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sharp's best efforts.#T3#
Templar is not content to let Sharp control the position.
Sharp seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sharp defending well as Templar loads up on a big left hand.
Templar misses with the combination.
Templar throws the left hand but Sharp avoids the punch easily.
Templar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Templar misses with a few strikes there.
Sharp doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab lands there for Templar.#TD2#
Sharp looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Templar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Templar.#T4#
Templar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sharp postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sharp wants to pass the guard but Templar is keeping the position.
Templar controls Sharp momentarily but Sharp frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharp is looking to stand up but Templar won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Phoenix Templar will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Good shot there by Templar.
Templar throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sharp counters with a single leg into guard. Templar didn't expect that.
Sharp is looking to pass into half guard but Templar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Templar is in guard.#REVR#
Templar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sharp is keeping the position for now.
Sharp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Templar throws a big right hand that misses.
Sharp working a defensive guard here.
Sharp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Templar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sharp is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Templar, into his guard. #REVB##T1#
Sharp wants to control from the top but Templar keeps moving.
Templar trying to control the position here.
Sharp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Templar working a defensive guard here.
Sharp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Templar controls Sharp momentarily but Sharp frees himself.
Sharp wants to control from the top but Templar keeps moving.
Templar tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Templar lands a nice shot to the body.
Templar throws a poor cross that misses
and Sharp counters with a series of strikes. Templar will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Sharp scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T3#
Templar is not content to let Sharp control the position.
Sharp is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sharp grinds an elbow into Templar's temple.
Templar defending against the ground and pound.
Templar looks to move to half guard but instead Sharp has passed into mount! Damn!
Templar is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sharp dominating with strikes here.
Sharp wants to control the pace but Templar is squirming around nicely.
Sharp tries to push Templar's head away but Templar is holding on tight.
Sharp trying to control but Templar is having none of it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: HFC 276 Prime vs DeLuise
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1##TD#
Correa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sharp did well to prevent Correa getting side control.
Sharp is trying to escape back to his feet but Correa uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sharp manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Correa is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sharp jumps into side control!
Correa tries to improve position but can't.
Sharp lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Correa is looking to reverse the position.
Sharp passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Correa!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Correa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sharp looking to control but Correa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sharp might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Correa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Correa is looking to get to half guard.
Sharp can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Correa is looking to escape. #T1#
Sharp controlling the pace for now.
Correa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sharp trying to control but Correa is having none of it.
Correa regains half guard.
Correa won't allow Sharp to pass to mount.
Sharp trying to control from half guard but Correa is working away.
Correa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sharp is working away from the top position though.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sharp prevents Correa from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sharp tries to pass the half guard into mount. Correa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Correa tries to get to full guard but Sharp has control of the leg.
Sharp is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Sharp is working for a kimura but Correa is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Correa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sharp pulls his head out easily.
Correa tries to roll over but Sharp keeps him under control.#T3#
Sharp is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Correa is looking to improve his position.
Sharp seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Correa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Correa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sharp trying to control the position from guard on top but Correa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Correa wants to sweep here but Sharp controlling him for the moment.
Sharp lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Correa pushes a forearm under Sharp's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sharp is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Correa!
A relieved looking Jose Correa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 271 Break The Code
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
Socrates lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sharp throws a combination that misses
and Socrates counters with a straight right hand.
Socrates comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Socrates slips a jab from Sharp.#CL2#
Sharp closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Socrates digs a right hand into Sharp's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sharp's gas tank.
Socrates is stalling here. #TD2#
Sharp gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Socrates regains guard.
Socrates pulls Sharp in close to prevent any damage.
Sharp wants to pass the guard but Socrates is keeping the position.
Socrates is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Socrates wants to sweep here but Sharp controlling him for the moment.
Socrates being controlled here, momentarily.
Socrates is trying to control the position but Sharp postures up.
Socrates keeping moving, preventing Sharp from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sharp controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sharp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sharp wants to counter the offense by Socrates and move into the clinch position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Sharp shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Socrates looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Sharp 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.
Sharp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Socrates keeps working.
Sharp wants to stand but Socrates has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3#
Socrates is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sharp is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sharp controlling the action here.
Socrates is trying to control but can't.
Sharp seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Socrates does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sharp misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Socrates counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Socrates stays in close to Sharp's body and controls the position.
Sharp keeping moving, preventing Socrates from controlling successfully.
Socrates loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Socrates sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sharp thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Socrates postures up and lands a big shot to Sharp's brow.
Sharp bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Socrates's guard. #REVB#
Socrates is trying to keep Sharp in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Asa Sharp will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from Socrates.#TD#
Socrates closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sharp did well to prevent Socrates getting side control.
Socrates lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sharp blocking the ground and pound attempt from Socrates. #ES2#
Sharp manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Socrates takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Socrates misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Socrates tries to keep at a distance but Sharp has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sharp just misses with a elbow thrown towards Socrates's brow. #TD2#
Sharp gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sharp is pressing down on Socrates's thigh, looking to free his foot. Socrates is holding on for now.
Sharp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Sharp is trying to control. Socrates wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Sharp is looking for a kimura here.
Sharp throwing shots but Socrates is blocking nicely.
Socrates wants to control but Sharp is keeping busy.
Asa Sharp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sharp is looking to advance position but Socrates won't allow it.
Socrates wants to improve his position but Sharp is controlling well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sharp has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sharp looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Socrates has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Sharp's lack of action.
Sharp is trying to control the action in half guard but Socrates is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Socrates tries to roll over but Sharp keeps him under control.#T3#
Socrates is working hard here to advance position.
Sharp is nestled in close to Socrates, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sharp trying to control the action but Socrates is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Sharp stands up from half guard.
Sharp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Sharp drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Socrates is on top in guard. #REVR#
Socrates with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Sharp trying to keep a closed guard but Socrates is proving a slippery customer.
Socrates landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Socrates accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sharp trying to control the position.
Socrates chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Sharp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Socrates working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asa Sharp 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sharp is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Sharp closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Socrates turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sharp struggling a bit here.
Socrates is chipping away with strikes.
Socrates working the head with strikes.
Socrates working the ground and pound from side control.
Sharp is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Socrates trying to control the position but Sharp is working away.
Socrates cracks Sharp with a big elbow. #T1#
Socrates tries to move to mount but Sharp blocks the move with his legs.
Sharp tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Socrates wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Socrates trying to control the action but Sharp is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Socrates is trying to get an arm triangle but Sharp is defending well.
Socrates postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB#
Socrates tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Socrates has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sharp can't do much from the bottom here.
Sharp is looking to reverse the position.
Socrates creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sharp regains half guard, as Socrates was trying to land strikes.
Socrates is looking to take a break and control but Sharp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Sharp slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Socrates has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sharp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Socrates.
Socrates stands up over Sharp, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Socrates throws a big right hand that misses.
Socrates throwing strikes but missing.
Socrates stands up over Sharp, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Socrates preventing the sweep.
Socrates wants to control from the top but Sharp keeps moving.
Georgio Socrates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Socrates makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sharp keeping moving, preventing Socrates from controlling successfully.
Socrates makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Socrates throwing strikes but missing.
Socrates not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sharp working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Georgio Socrates showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sharp has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asa Sharp!
An out of breath Asa Sharp thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Georgio Socrates had this to say: 'Tough loss. Big shoutout to SnapNapTap.wordpress.com for shining a light on what we do!'.

Event: SP-ICON:Kingdom Come
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Kuznetsov scores with a decent looking hook.
Sharp cracks Kuznetsov with an open hand slap.
Sharp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharp.
Sharp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Kuznetsov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice right hand. #TD2#
Kuznetsov gets caught flat footed, as Sharp shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Kuznetsov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sharp off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Alexandr Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharp has a takedown stuffed.
We've been told by Kuznetsov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sharp counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuznetsov closes the distance but Sharp moves to the side
and Sharp counters with a left to the body.
Kuznetsov needs to keep his hands up - Sharp had a free shot at his head there.
Kuznetsov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sharp has his takedown stuffed
and Kuznetsov counters with a low kick, right behind Sharp 's knee.
Kuznetsov throws a combination that misses
letting Sharp counter with a right hand.
Sharp misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Kuznetsov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alexandr Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Sharp drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kuznetsov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kuznetsov is looking to get back to his feet here but Sharp is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kuznetsov's back.
Sharp punches Kuznetsov on the ear.
Sharp controls the action.
Kuznetsov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2#
Sharp is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Sharp wants to control but Kuznetsov is keeping busy.
Kuznetsov trying to get back to his feet but Sharp is in full control for now.
Kuznetsov has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Sharp.#SUB2#
Kuznetsov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sharp's arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharp missing with strikes. #SUB2#
Sharp is looking for the choke from the back position but Kuznetsov is controlling his hands well.
Well, with Sharp on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kuznetsov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T3#
Kuznetsov covers up after that shot from Sharp. #SUB2#
Sharp has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kuznetsov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sharp has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is trying to stand back up.
Sharp is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Kuznetsov. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Sharp lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sharp lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Kuznetsov hold on?!
Sharp scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Kuznetsov is looking for a way out. #SUB2#
Sharp tightening his grip on Kuznetsov, looking for the choke. #T4##SUB2#
Sharp looking for the RNC.
Kuznetsov trying to get back to his feet but Sharp is in full control for now.
Sharp lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Kuznetsov hold on?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Kuznetsov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sharp's arms.
Kuznetsov is trying to get back to his feet but Sharp has full control of the position and if anything, Kuznetsov has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Sharp is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kuznetsov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sharp working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asa Sharp dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kuznetsov misses with a series of wild punches.
Sharp connects with a looping right hand.
Sharp moves out of range of the leg kick from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Sharp moves out of range.
Jab by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov cracks a nice hook into Sharp's ribs.
Sharp looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
As Sharp backs away, Kuznetsov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuznetsov, as that shot connected.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and Sharp counters with a stiff right hand.
Sharp has a takedown stuffed.
A cross from Kuznetsov lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharp moves away.#T1#
Kuznetsov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sharp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sharp looks for a takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls well.
Kuznetsov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sharp fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexandr Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asa Sharp.
Kuznetsov clobbers Sharp with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good standup being displayed there by Sharp as he connects with a hook.
Kuznetsov lands with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuznetsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Sharp connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuznetsov's hands.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuznetsov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses.
Sharp takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Sharp shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kuznetsov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sharp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sharp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuznetsov wants to stand up but Sharp is controlling him.
Sharp postures up in Kuznetsov's guard and throws a big left but Kuznetsov blocks it. #ES#
Kuznetsov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kuznetsov cracks Sharp with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kuznetsov connects with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.#T3#
Sharp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Sharp swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov.
Sharp appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sharp throws a right hand that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuznetsov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Sharp fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kuznetsov sprawls well initially but Sharp persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sharp lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sharp prevents Kuznetsov from standing back up.
Asa Sharp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sharp is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuznetsov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sharp looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #ES#
Kuznetsov has one foot on Sharp's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sharp.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharp scores with a jab. Kuznetsov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Sharp is having none of it. #CL#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznetsov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch.
Sharp fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexandr Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Kuznetsov tenderised Sharp's leg. Sharp is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kuznetsov doesn't manage to clinch there - Sharp circles away.
A lazy body kick from Kuznetsov #TD2#
and Sharp counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharp trying to control but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
Sharp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sharp takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov is looking to counter punch.
Nice body punch from Sharp.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Sharp moves away
enabling Sharp to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov scores with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the body
and Sharp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sharp ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sharp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kuznetsov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Sharp gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Kuznetsov has one foot on Sharp's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1##TD2#
Sharp scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sharp is controlling the pace.
Sharp prevents Kuznetsov from standing back up.
Sharp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kuznetsov defending well though.
Sharp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuznetsov keeps working.
Kuznetsov is looking to escape.
Kuznetsov is trying to escape back to his feet but Sharp uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Sharp is looking to take a break and control but Kuznetsov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Sharp working the body and head with strikes.
Sharp looks up at the clock and then as Kuznetsov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sharp smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB2#
Sharp working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sharp scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sharp looking to control but instead Kuznetsov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov is trying to stand. #T3#
Kuznetsov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sharp. #SUB2#
Sharp is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuznetsov defends it well.
Kuznetsov pushes Sharp off looking to stand but Sharp dives back in and keeps control.
Sharp is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuznetsov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES#
Kuznetsov kicks Sharp off and gets back to his feet.
Sharp takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sharp keeps the fight on the outside.
Sharp swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuznetsov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kuznetsov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuznetsov stalks Sharp and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sharp's face. Sharp staggers backwards, shaken.
Sharp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Sharp looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.#T4#
Kuznetsov scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Sharp fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up but Sharp circles away and keeps his distance.
Sharp throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Sharp takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sharp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sharp takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC#
Sharp is rocked!#TD2#
Sharp changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kuznetsov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Kuznetsov sneaks out the side door and pushes Sharp away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kuznetsov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sharp dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Kuznetsov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuznetsov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kuznetsov 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Kuznetsov!

Event: SP-ICON: The King Is Back
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1#
Juan connects with a crisp jab.
Juan tries a head kick but it misses.
Juan looks to land a combination. Sharp sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Juan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sharp listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from Juan.
Juan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sharp misses with a lunging right hand
and Sharp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juan misses with a hook. Sharp ducked under it nicely.
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from Juan.
Sharp tries to clinch but Juan moves out of range.
Sharp misses with a looping right.
Juan misses with a low kick as Sharp jumps back.
Juan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sharp.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Juan. Sharp shrugs it off though. #T1#
Juan looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharp is just out of range.
Sean Juan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sharp feints the counter takedown.
Juan throws a hook to the side of Sharp's head but Sharp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sharp misses with a body shot.
Juan looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharp is just out of range.
Juan falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Sharp counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sharp.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharp trying to control but Juan is working from the bottom.
Juan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Sharp wants to control from the top but Juan keeps moving.
Juan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juan keeping moving, preventing Sharp from controlling successfully.
Juan is trying to keep Sharp in close.
Sharp throwing strikes from guard but Juan blocks nicely.
Juan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sharp throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Sharp preventing the sweep.
Sharp is fighting to break Juan's control of his arms but Juan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Sharp moves into the clinch.
Juan landing knees to the head.
Still in the clinch, Sharp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sharp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juan lands a left hand. #TD2#
Sharp turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sharp manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Sharp is trying to get an arm triangle but Juan is defending well.
Juan struggling a bit here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sharp working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharp working away.
Juan sneaks back into half guard.
Juan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sharp misses with a head shot. Juan uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sharp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Juan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sharp manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Sharp is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sharp throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Juan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sharp on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sharp with a nice cross.
Juan lands a right hook to the body.
Sharp tries to clinch up but Juan circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Sharp.
Juan throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Sharp counters with a nice double leg into side control. Juan won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juan is looking for a sweep.
Sharp wants to control but Juan is keeping him busy.
Juan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sharp's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juan wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Sharp is thwarting Juan's attempts to control the position.
Sharp is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Juan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sharp is nestled in close to Juan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sharp passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Juan!
Sharp avoids the attempt from Juan to control.
Sharp looking to finish Juan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Juan!
Juan is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2#
Juan gets back to half guard.
Juan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sharp scores with a couple of nice shots.
Juan is refusing to be controlled, as Sharp sits in half guard.
Juan wants to sweep but Sharp has passed to side control!
Juan is looking to reverse the position.
Juan is trying to control Sharp's posture but Sharp avoids it.
Juan dodges the ground and pound from Sharp.
Sharp throws an elbow but Juan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Juan is trying to improve his position.
Juan taking punishment in the form of punches. #T3#
Juan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Juan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sharp works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sharp scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sharp lands an elbow. #ROC2#
Juan is rocked!
Juan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sharp is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Oh Juan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sharp postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Juan looks a forlorn figure.
Juan gets back to half guard.#T4#
Nice strikes from Sharp there.
Juan moves into full guard.
Juan seems to have got his legs back now.
Sharp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sharp scoring with some ground and pound.
Juan 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 crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharp moves into full guard.
Sharp is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Asa Sharp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sharp keeping full guard, as Juan tries to pass.
Juan is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asa Sharp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Juan throws a leg kick which misses Sharp's front leg but catches the back leg as Sharp tries to avoid it.
Juan throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Sharp counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sharp.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juan is on top in guard. #REVR#
Juan preventing the sweep.
Juan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sharp is keeping the position for now.
Sharp looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp wants to sweep here but Juan controlling him for the moment.
Juan slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Sharp.
Sharp tries to roll over but Juan keeps him under control.#T1#
Juan wants to free his trapped foot but Sharp is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sharp punching from the bottom.
Sharp wants to improve his position but Juan is controlling well.
Sharp is looking to get back to full guard here but Juan has managed to pass to side control instead.
Sharp can't do much from the bottom here.
Sharp gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Juan working for a guillotine from mount but Sharp is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Juan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sharp can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T2#
Juan wants to take his opponent's back but Sharp doesn't allow it.
Sharp tries to reverse the position but Juan maintains control.
Sharp is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Juan with the ground and pound from mount.
Sharp tries to hold on but Juan pushes him away.
Sharp is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sharp is squirming around, avoiding Juan's attempts to control the action.
Sharp is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.#T3#
Juan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sharp is looking to escape.
Juan with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Juan wants to control the pace but Sharp is squirming around nicely.
Sharp working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Juan working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Sharp looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Juan! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sean Juan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sean Juan made sure he mentioned Sun-Tzu, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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