Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NSC 7: Escobar vs Power
Date: Mar 19, 2019

#R1#
PO throws a hook but Ashton avoids it easily.
A jab from Ashton finds it's way through PO's defenses.
PO blocks a head kick by Ashton.
Ashton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but PO was well out of range. Poor timing from Ashton.
PO only half commits to the counter leg kick.
PO looks to throw the jab but Ashton is out of range.
Ashton drops his hands momentarily and PO takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ashton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from PO.
PO fails to land with a series of punches.
PO dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ashton. That did some damage!
PO throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
PO throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ashton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
PO throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Ashton lands an impressive looking overhand right. PO doesn't seem phased though.
PO looks to land a combination. Ashton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ashton throws a jab when PO was well out of range.
PO looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
PO keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
PO connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ashton momentarily.
Ashton throws a shot to the body.
Crunch! Ashton slams his shin into PO's torso.#T1#
Ashton dives in for a single leg takedown but PO sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
PO clobbers Ashton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC2#
Ashton is rocked!
Ashton shoots in for a double leg but PO sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from PO on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ashton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ashton misses with a jab to the body
and PO counters with a three punch combo that has Ashton backing up. Ashton nods at PO to acknowledge the strikes.
Oh Ashton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ashton drops his hands momentarily and PO needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Ashton just on the top of the head. Ashton drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Ashton - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). IL PO!
A relieved looking IL PO 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: NSC 2 : Carsara vs Jackson
Date: Feb 12, 2019

#R1#
Ashton misses the shot to the body.
Scarn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ashton lands a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Scarn has been cut.
Scarn throws a series of punches but Ashton moves out of range.
Scarn swings for the body but Ashton moves out of range.
Ashton tries to counter with a takedown but Scarn is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Scarn moves into the clinch.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ashton.
Ashton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ashton misses with a body punch.
Ashton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scarn takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Ashton. #TD#
Ashton turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into 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!
Scarn wants to control but Ashton postures up.
Ashton in side control, throwing shots but Scarn defends.
Scarn parries the strikes from Ashton easily there. Ashton is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Scarn to escape.
Ashton sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Scarn is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ashton is looking to take a break and control but Scarn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ashton working the ground and pound but Scarn is defending the strikes. #T1#
Ashton in side control, throwing shots but Scarn defends.
Ashton trying to control the action but Scarn is working from the bottom.
Ashton fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Scarn dodges the ground and pound from Ashton.
Ashton creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ashton working away.
Scarn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ashton trying to mount his opponent but Scarn defends it.
Scarn told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ashton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Scarn is trying to maintain the position but Ashton is very close to passing his half guard.#T2##SUB#
Ashton 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.
Scarn tries to get to full guard but Ashton has control of the leg.
Ashton misses with a head shot. Scarn uses the momentum to regain guard.
Scarn seems keen to control Ashton's posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ashton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ashton postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Ashton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Scarn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ashton.
Scarn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ashton throws a looping overhand right but Scarn ducks down to avoid it.
Scarn misses with a straight left.
Ashton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ashton looks to land a left hand but Scarn moved out of range nicely.
Scarn lands a right hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Scarn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice shot by Scarn.
Ashton wants to land a leg kick but Scarn is out of range.
Scarn punishes Ashton's body with a nice straight punch.
Ashton swings for the body but Scarn moves out of range. #TD#
Ashton 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.
Ashton throwing shots but Scarn is blocking nicely.
Scarn tries to roll over but Ashton keeps him under control.
Scarn is pressing down on Ashton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Scarn trying to keep a closed guard but Ashton is proving a slippery customer.
Ashton wants to control from the top but Scarn keeps moving.
Scarn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scarn keeping moving, preventing Ashton from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ashton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Scarn looking for a sweep. Not yet Scarn, not yet.
Scarn is trying to keep Ashton in close.
Ashton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Scarn 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Ashton'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.
Ashton is in close to Scarn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ashton 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.#T2#
Scarn wants to sweep but no luck.
Ashton wants to pass the guard but Scarn is keeping the position.
Ashton throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Ashton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Scarn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ashton, into his guard. #REVB#
Ashton trying to keep a closed guard but Scarn is proving a slippery customer.
Scarn trying to control but Ashton is working from the bottom.
Ashton throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
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 Eric Ashton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Scarn lands a nice shot to the body.
Scarn lands with a cross.
Scarn is looking to clinch.
Scarn misses with a wild combination.
Scarn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ashton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Michael Scarn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scarn lands with a good body shot.
Scarn throws a body shot but no joy.
Scarn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Scarn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Scarn pushes Ashton up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton wants to stall.
Ashton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ashton blocks the elbow strike.
Ashton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ashton blocks an elbow strike from Scarn.
Ashton blocks an elbow strike from Scarn. #T1#
Ashton dodges an elbow strike from Scarn.
Scarn pushes off an throws an elbow but Ashton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Ashton blocks an elbow strike from Scarn.
Ashton has Scarn pushed against the ropes.
Ashton misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scarn.
Scarn throws an elbow that misses.
Scarn lands an elbow inside that Ashton shrugs off.
Ashton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ashton trying to stall but Scarn improves his position.
Scarn throws an elbow but it misses.
Ashton stalling in the clinch but Scarn improves position.
Scarn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Scarn lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Scarn fails to land.
Ashton dodges an elbow strike from Scarn. #TD#
Ashton has hold of one of Scarn's legs. Scarn is fighting the takedown attempt but Ashton gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Scarn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ashton throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ashton looking to pass the guard.
Scarn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ashton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eric Ashton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Scarn keeping moving, preventing Ashton from controlling successfully.
Scarn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Scarn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Scarn has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ashton is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position.
Ashton goes for a takedown attempt but Scarn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ashton misses with a left hand
and Scarn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ashton misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Scarn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ashton 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Michael Scarn!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Michael Scarn!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Eric Ashton!

Michael Scarn wins by split decision!
Michael Scarn decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Trash Fights 7 (185 structure)
Date: Jan 20, 2019

#R1#
Dada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ashton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jab from Dada.
Ashton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dada.
Dada misses with a few strikes there.
Ashton dodges the punch combination from Dada.
Ashton cracks a nice hook into Dada's ribs.
Ashton misses with a straight right.
Dada pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ashton back to the cage. Dada follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ashton throws a shot from downtown. Dada moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ashton misses the target. #TD2#
Ashton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dada looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dada tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashton with a couple of short strikes.
BOOM! Ashton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ashton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dada hang on?
My spies in Fit-Out inform me that Ashton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Ashton has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Dada is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Ashton!
A very excited looking Eric Ashton 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: DUEL 204
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Ekstrovertti misses the target.
Ekstrovertti sizes up Ashton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A good leg kick by Ashton.
A big right from Ekstrovertti misses.
Ashton with the counter takedown but Ekstrovertti avoids it easily.
Ashton throws a lazy uppercut
and Ekstrovertti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ashton jabs at Ekstrovertti's body.
Ekstrovertti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ashton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ashton lunges at Ekstrovertti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ekstrovertti's hand.
Ashton just misses with a punch to the body.
Ashton misses with a hook. Ekstrovertti ducked under it nicely.
A lazy body kick from Ashton
and Ekstrovertti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ekstrovertti.
Ashton throws a body shot but no joy.
Ashton misses with a kick to the body
and Ekstrovertti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ekstrovertti slips under a jab from Ashton.#T1#
Ashton swings widly with a right hand
and Ekstrovertti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ashton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ashton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ashton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ekstrovertti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ashton.
Ekstrovertti has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ashton.
Ekstrovertti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ashton throws a poor cross that misses
and Ashton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Ashton.
Ashton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ekstrovertti at a distance.
Ashton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ekstrovertti on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekstrovertti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ashton misses with a hook. Ekstrovertti ducked under it nicely.
Ashton looks to land a right hand but Ekstrovertti moved out of range.
Ekstrovertti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ashton slips a straight right by Ekstrovertti.#T2#
Ekstrovertti slips under a jab from Ashton.
Ashton throws a leg kick but Ekstrovertti checks it.
It looked like Ekstrovertti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ashton.
Ashton throws out a loose jab but Ekstrovertti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti tried to counter with a leg kick but Ashton avoided it.
Ashton looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekstrovertti is just out of range.
Ekstrovertti moves out of range of the body kick from Ashton.
Ekstrovertti moves out of range of the body kick.
Ekstrovertti scores with a punch to the head.
Ashton throws an overhand right that lands on Ekstrovertti's shoulder, as Ekstrovertti tries to avoid the shot.
Ashton slips under a jab.
Ashton feints the counter takedown.
Ekstrovertti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ashton throws a leg kick but Ekstrovertti sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looks like Ekstrovertti has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ashton throws a sloppy head kick
and Ekstrovertti counters with a nice body shot.
Ashton throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekstrovertti tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ashton manages to circle out of the way.
Ashton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ekstrovertti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ashton.
Ashton misses with a lunging right hand
and Ashton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekstrovertti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Good shot there by Ekstrovertti.
Ashton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ekstrovertti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ekstrovertti throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ekstrovertti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ekstrovertti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ashton.
Eric Ashton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ashton looks to throw the jab but Ekstrovertti is out of range.
Ashton misses with a looping right.
Ekstrovertti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ekstrovertti lands with a nice body punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ashton.
Ashton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekstrovertti manages to avoid it.
A big left from Ashton misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekstrovertti.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ekstrovertti, as that shot connected.
Ashton throws out a loose jab but Ekstrovertti uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Ashton scores with a punch to the head.
Ashton looks to land a left hand but Ekstrovertti moved out of range nicely.
Ashton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ekstrovertti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ashton throws an off balance right hand
and Ekstrovertti counters with a stiff right hand.
Ashton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ashton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ekstrovertti counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ashton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ashton misses with a looping left.
Ekstrovertti is looking to counter the offense by Ashton and move into the clinch.
Ekstrovertti throws out a loose jab but Ashton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ashton misses with a looping left.
Ekstrovertti explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice defenses there by Ekstrovertti.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ashton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ashton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ashton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ashton throws a body kick that misses
and Ekstrovertti counters with a nice leg kick.
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 Vertti Ekstrovertti will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ekstrovertti explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ashton throws a head kick that misses.
Ekstrovertti is looking to counter punch.
Ashton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ashton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ekstrovertti counters with a nice body shot.
Ekstrovertti staying out of range there.
Ekstrovertti throws a head kick that Ashton semi-blocks.
A big left from Ashton misses.
Ekstrovertti avoids a kick to the body.
Ashton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ekstrovertti under the eye.
Ekstrovertti scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ashton. Ekstrovertti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekstrovertti tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ashton manages to circle out of the way.
Ashton connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Ashton misses its intended target.
Ashton misses with a low kick.
Ekstrovertti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ashton cracks a nice hook into Ekstrovertti's ribs.#T1#
Ashton just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekstrovertti moves out of range as Ashton strikes.
Ekstrovertti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ashton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekstrovertti was well out of range. Poor timing from Ashton.
Ashton misses with a low kick.
Ekstrovertti throws a head kick but Ashton moves out of range.
Ashton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Eric Ashton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab by Ekstrovertti.
Ashton throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekstrovertti.
Ashton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ashton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ekstrovertti throws a right and a left that Ashton avoids nicely.
Ashton throws a body punch but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Ashton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekstrovertti manages to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekstrovertti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ashton at a distance. #T2#
Ekstrovertti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashton throws a shot from downtown. Ekstrovertti moves away and avoids it.
Ashton misses with a body shot.
Ashton throws a right hand that misses
and Ekstrovertti counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ashton's knee momentarily.
Ashton misses with an uppercut
and Ashton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ashton throws a head kick but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Ashton takes a swing at Ekstrovertti's ribcage but misses.
Ekstrovertti takes a swing at Ashton's ribcage but misses.
Ashton throws a sloppy head kick and Ekstrovertti moves out of range easily.
Ashton misses with a lunging right hand
and Ekstrovertti counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ashton lands with a nice body punch.
Ekstrovertti connects with a single shot there.
Ekstrovertti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ashton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ekstrovertti is out of range.
Ekstrovertti quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ashton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ashton thows a leg kick but Ekstrovertti checks it #TD#
and Ekstrovertti counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ashton!
Ekstrovertti looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ashton is avoiding damage well. #T3#
Ashton is trying to improve his position.
Ashton regains half guard.
Ashton keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ekstrovertti is looking to take a break and control but Ashton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ekstrovertti scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Ekstrovertti is looking for a kimura but Ashton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ekstrovertti to get the leverage.
Ashton keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Ekstrovertti seems to be working for a kimura but Ashton defends the submission attempt.
Ashton is looking to improve his position.
Ekstrovertti wants to take a breather but Ashton is having none of it.
Ekstrovertti slips a nice elbow through Ashton's hands, connecting with Ashton's forehead.
Ekstrovertti trying to control the action but Ashton is working from the bottom.
Ashton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ashton.
Ekstrovertti won't allow Ashton to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eric Ashton 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ashton throws a lazy right hand but Ekstrovertti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Ashton.
Ekstrovertti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ekstrovertti avoids the body shot from Ashton.
Ashton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ekstrovertti avoids the head kick by Ashton.
Ekstrovertti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ashton takes one to the side of the head.
Ekstrovertti lands a head kick. Ashton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ashton slips a jab and a cross from Ekstrovertti.
Ashton thuds a left hand into Ekstrovertti's body.
Ashton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ashton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ashton misses with a hook
enabling Ekstrovertti to counter with a crisp jab.
Ashton misses with a hook
and Ekstrovertti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekstrovertti's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ekstrovertti duly obliges. #T1#
Ashton misses with a body shot.
Ashton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ashton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ashton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ekstrovertti.
Ashton throws a leg kick
and Ekstrovertti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ashton throws a hook but Ekstrovertti avoids it easily.
Ashton swings for the body but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Ashton throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Ekstrovertti misses its target.
Ashton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ashton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ashton throws a leg kick
and Ekstrovertti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ashton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ekstrovertti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekstrovertti blocks the body kick.
Ashton scores with a decent looking hook.
Ekstrovertti throws a good cross that connects.
Ekstrovertti digs a good hook to Ashton's body. #T2#
Ashton throws a body punch but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashton throws a body punch but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Ashton lands with a good body shot.
Ekstrovertti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ekstrovertti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ashton connects with a body shot that sends Ekstrovertti's belly button to the back.
Ashton missing with a left hand there. Ekstrovertti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ashton misses with a lunging right hand
and Ekstrovertti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ekstrovertti throws the left hand but Ashton avoids the punch easily.
Ashton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ashton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekstrovertti.
A jab from Ekstrovertti finds it's way through Ashton's defenses.
A head kick from Ashton lands but Ekstrovertti takes it in his stride.
Ashton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekstrovertti moves away.#T3#
Ashton misses the jab.
Ekstrovertti lands with a shot to the body.
Ashton throws a hook to the side of Ekstrovertti's head but Ekstrovertti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ashton throws a lazy right hand but Ekstrovertti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekstrovertti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ekstrovertti slips a jab from Ashton.
Ashton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ashton throws a hook but Ekstrovertti blocks it.
Ashton is looking to land body kicks.
Ekstrovertti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ashton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ekstrovertti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ekstrovertti moves out of range as Ashton throws a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ashton.
Ashton throws a head kick that misses.
Ekstrovertti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ashton. Ashton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ekstrovertti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Ekstrovertti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ashton.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ekstrovertti.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekstrovertti punishes Ashton's body with a nice straight punch.
Ekstrovertti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ashton doesn't seem bothered though.
Ekstrovertti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ekstrovertti just misses with a punch to the body.
Ashton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ashton throws a leg kick but Ekstrovertti moved away.
A swing and a miss from Ashton.
Ashton misses with a hook.
Ekstrovertti feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice shot by Ekstrovertti.
Ashton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekstrovertti manages to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti needs to keep his hands up - Ashton had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ashton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekstrovertti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vertti Ekstrovertti.
Well Ekstrovertti 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vertti Ekstrovertti!
Vertti Ekstrovertti bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: DUEL198
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Jab by Naranbaatar.
Ashton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar lands with a cross.
Naranbaatar takes a swing at Ashton's ribcage but misses.
Naranbaatar cracks Ashton with a good jab.
Naranbaatar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ashton ducks under a wild hook from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar throws a hook to the side of Ashton's head but Ashton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ashton just misses with a punch to the body.
Naranbaatar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ashton's head.
Ashton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ashton 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.
Ashton needs to keep his hands up - Naranbaatar had a free shot at his head there.
Ashton scoring well with a low kick there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Naranbaatar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ashton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ashton throws a body punch but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Naranbaatar with a jab.
Naranbaatar blocks a low kick nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Naranbaatar.
Ashton lands with a good body shot.
Ashton 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.#T1#
Ashton cracks a nice hook into Naranbaatar's ribs.
Naranbaatar throws an overhand right that lands on Ashton's shoulder, as Ashton tries to avoid the shot.
Ashton throws a shot from downtown. Naranbaatar moves away and avoids it.
Naranbaatar digs a good hook to Ashton's body.
Ashton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar throws a sloppy head kick and Ashton moves out of range easily.
Ashton throws a lazy head kick
and Naranbaatar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Naranbaatar misses with an uppercut.
Ashton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Naranbaatar.
Ashton defending well as Naranbaatar loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Naranbaatar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Naranbaatar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ashton keeping hold of Naranbaatar's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar is trying to work for a kimura but Ashton is defending well. #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!
Ashton trying to control but Naranbaatar postures up.
Ashton is refusing to be controlled, as Naranbaatar sits in half guard.
Ashton is looking to improve his position.
Ashton tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ashton wants to improve his position but Naranbaatar is controlling well. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ashton defends it well.
Ashton is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Naranbaatar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ashton sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Ashton is defending against the submission attempts here by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar is keen to just control but Ashton is a slippery customer.
Ashton tries to get to full guard but Naranbaatar has control of the leg.
Ashton wants to control but Naranbaatar is keeping busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Ashton just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Naranbaatar as he connects with a hook.
Naranbaatar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ashton.#TD2#
Ashton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Naranbaatar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Naranbaatar wants to control from the top but Ashton keeps moving.
Ashton pulls Naranbaatar in to control the position.
Ashton continues to stall.
Naranbaatar stopping the sweep attempt from Ashton.
Ashton keeping full guard, as Naranbaatar tries to pass.
Naranbaatar pushing down on Ashton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tarkhan Naranbaatar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ashton tries to clinch
and Naranbaatar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Naranbaatar slips under a jab.
Ashton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naranbaatar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Naranbaatar throws a jab when Ashton was well out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Naranbaatar. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ashton misses with a body shot.
Ashton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Tarkhan Naranbaatar has been cut.
Naranbaatar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ashton has time to react.
Ashton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Naranbaatar finds it's way round the side to connect with Ashton's head.
Ashton throws a lazy right hand but Naranbaatar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ashton lands a leg kick that knocks Naranbaatar off balance momentarily.
Ashton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick which misses Ashton's front leg but catches the back leg as Ashton tries to avoid it.
Ashton dives in for a single leg takedown but Naranbaatar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashton tries to clinch but Naranbaatar is having none of it.
Naranbaatar feints the counter takedown.
Ashton throws an off balance right hand
and Ashton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ashton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ashton there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Ashton slips under a jab from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar throws a jab when Ashton was well out of range.
Ashton ducks right into an uppercut from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Naranbaatar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ashton throws a poor cross that misses
and Naranbaatar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Naranbaatar lands with a cross.
Ashton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Naranbaatar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ashton. That did some damage!
Ashton tries to clinch but Naranbaatar moves away #TD2#
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar seems to be working for a kimura but Ashton defends the submission attempt.
Naranbaatar is pressing down on Ashton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ashton is holding on for now.
Ashton wants to improve his position but Naranbaatar is controlling well. #T2##SUB2#
Naranbaatar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ashton flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Naranbaatar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Naranbaatar controlling the action here.
Ashton wants to improve his position but Naranbaatar is controlling well. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar is looking for a kimura but Ashton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Naranbaatar to get the leverage. #T3#
Naranbaatar tries to pass to full mount but Ashton defends it. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ashton defends it well.
Naranbaatar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ashton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ashton trying to hold on to Naranbaatar's head to control him but Naranbaatar postures up.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ashton tries to get to full guard but Naranbaatar has control of the leg.
Ashton is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Naranbaatar tries to pass to full mount but Ashton defends it.
Naranbaatar wants to take a breather but Ashton is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ashton is looking to control Naranbaatar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ashton avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Naranbaatar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ashton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot.
Eric Ashton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ashton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Naranbaatar lands a right hook to the body. #TD#
Ashton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ashton lands in his opponent's guard.
Ashton trying to control but Naranbaatar is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tarkhan Naranbaatar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ashton tries to clinch there but Naranbaatar circles away.
Naranbaatar swings for the body but Ashton moves out of range.
Ashton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ashton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Naranbaatar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ashton.
Naranbaatar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ashton throws a jab but it's blocked by Naranbaatar.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Naranbaatar.
Ashton shoots and misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ashton throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ashton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Naranbaatar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ashton. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Naranbaatar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Naranbaatar connects with a body shot.
Naranbaatar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Naranbaatar scores with a jab.
Ashton misses with a looping left.
Ashton clobbers Naranbaatar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ashton looks to land a right hand but Naranbaatar moved out of range.
Ashton swings widly with a right hand
and Naranbaatar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ashton has a takedown stuffed.
Ashton throws a hook to the side of Naranbaatar's head but Naranbaatar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Naranbaatar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ashton. That did some damage!
Naranbaatar digs a good hook to Ashton's body.
Naranbaatar lands with a right hand.
Naranbaatar jabs Ashton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ashton jabs Naranbaatar right on the nose. Naranbaatar blinks but takes it well.
Ashton punishes Naranbaatar's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Naranbaatar misses.
Ashton throws a shot from downtown. Naranbaatar moves away and avoids it.
Ashton thuds a left hand into Naranbaatar's body.#T2#
Ashton swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
so Naranbaatar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ashton has control of Naranbaatar's left arm, preventing Naranbaatar from doing any damage.
Ashton 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##SUB#
Naranbaatar is defending against the submission attempts here by Ashton.
Naranbaatar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Eric Ashton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Naranbaatar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ashton is really struggling to control Naranbaatar but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Ashton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Naranbaatar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ashton desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ashton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Naranbaatar is trying to control. Ashton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Ashton gets back to full guard.
Naranbaatar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Naranbaatar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naranbaatar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Naranbaatar postures up.
Naranbaatar trying to control but Ashton is working from the bottom.
Ashton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Naranbaatar manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Naranbaatar working for a triangle but Ashton defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tarkhan Naranbaatar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Naranbaatar 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
A victorious Tarkhan Naranbaatar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DUEL190 Baha v Petrov
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Newton.
Ashton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ashton throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Newton counters with a shoot takedown. Ashton fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Ashton has his foot on Newton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Newton works his way back into a safe position though.
Ashton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Newton is one step ahead there.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Ashton is keeping the position.
Ashton managing to control the position.
Ashton 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##SUB#
Ashton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ashton is trying to control the action in half guard but Newton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Newton trying to control here. #T1#
Newton wants to improve his position but Ashton is controlling well.
Newton gets back to full guard.
Ashton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ashton passes Newton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Newton tries to get to full guard but Ashton has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Newton manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for a triangle but Ashton pushes his legs off easily.
Newton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ashton is one step ahead there.
Ashton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Ashton wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Newton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Newton wants to sweep here but Ashton controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Ashton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ashton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Ashton from controlling successfully.
Ashton postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ashton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Newton is trying to control the position but Ashton postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Ashton drives through with a takedown into Newton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Newton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ashton defends it easily.
Ashton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now.
Newton is trying to keep Ashton in close. #SUB#
Ashton drops back looking for a leg! Newton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Newton manages to kick Ashton off! Ashton jumps back into Newton's guard.
Newton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ashton is one step ahead there.
Newton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Newton looking to pass the guard.
Newton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ashton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Newton manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ashton won't allow Newton to sweep him here.
Newton is adopting a defensive guard.
Ashton tries to free his leg and advance position but Newton is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ashton preventing the sweep.
Ashton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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 Eric Ashton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ashton just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ashton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Ashton does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Ashton.
Ashton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ashton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Ashton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ashton throws a looping overhand right but Newton ducks down to avoid it.
Ashton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ashton scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ashton. Newton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ashton swats away the attempt to clinch by Newton.
Ashton feinted with a counter takedown.
Eric Ashton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Ashton.
Ashton throws a hook but Newton avoids it easily.
Newton needs to keep his hands up - Ashton had a free shot at his head there.
Ashton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newton.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Ashton misses.
Newton tries to clinch up but Ashton circles away and keeps his distance.
Ashton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Newton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Newton loads up on a big right hand but Ashton slips the punch.
Ashton misses with a hook.
Newton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ashton defends it well.
Ashton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Newton misses with a looping left.
Newton sizes up Ashton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Newton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch but Ashton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ashton misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Ashton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ashton seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ashton takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Ashton.
Newton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ashton.
Nice jab there from Ashton. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashton blocks a jab.
Eric Ashton is winning the standup battle so far.
Ashton slips under a jab.
Ashton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Ashton there.
Newton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ashton misses the body punch #TD2#
so Newton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ashton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ashton holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Newton drops back looking for a leg! Ashton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ashton manages to kick Newton off! Newton jumps back into Ashton's guard. #SUB2#
Newton drops back looking for a leg! Ashton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ashton manages to kick Newton off! Newton jumps back into Ashton's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Newton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ashton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Newton is one step ahead there.
Ashton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ashton tries to free his leg and advance position but Newton is retaining full guard.
Newton pulls Ashton in close to prevent any damage.
Ashton tries to free his leg and advance position but Newton is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ashton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Newton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Newton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Newton! #REVB#
Ashton tries to buck Newton off but Newton is having none of it.#T4#
Ashton gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but Ashton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Newton is working for a kimura but Ashton is defending it quite comfortably.
Newton trying to pass the guard but Ashton defending well.
Newton passes to full mount!
Ashton working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Newton is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ashton has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Newton is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ashton can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
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 Eric Ashton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ashton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Ashton.
Newton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ashton defends it well.
Nice takedown defense from Newton. No joy for Ashton on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Newton or perhaps it was just good defense by Ashton, which made it look bad. #TD#
Ashton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Newton!
Ashton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Newton keeps working.
Newton is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ashton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Newton is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Ashton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Ashton tries for a kimura but Newton is defending well.
Newton is looking for a sweep.
Newton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Newton trying to mount his opponent but Ashton defends it.
Ashton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Newton is working away from the top position though.
Ashton controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ashton has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Ashton is looking for a sweep. Newton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ashton is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Newton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Eric Ashton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ashton is doing well to control the position and prevent Newton from advancing to side control.
Ashton tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but Ashton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3##SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Newton seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Ashton has recovered full guard.
Newton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Ashton is retaining full guard.
Ashton pulls Newton in close to prevent any damage.
Newton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Newton wants to free his trapped foot but Ashton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ashton is trying to maintain the position but Newton is very close to passing his half guard.
Ashton is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Newton wants to pass to mount but Ashton is defending the position.
Ashton wants to get back to full guard.
Ashton desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ashton wants to control but Newton is keeping busy.
Ashton wants to improve his position but Newton is controlling well.
Bill Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Newton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ashton sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Newton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ashton controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eric Ashton.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ashton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DUEL#183 Denis vs Parker
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Ashton misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eric Ashton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashton misses with a jab to the body
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy body kick from Silva #TD#
and Ashton counters with a takedown into side control.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ashton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ashton in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Silva struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ashton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Silva stops Ashton from passing to mount. #SUB#
Ashton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
Silva wants to control but Ashton postures up.
Silva isn't going anywhere.#SUB#
Ashton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ashton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashton tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Ashton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Ashton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ashton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Ashton trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Silva has his hands clasped together around Ashton's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Ashton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ashton. #T3#
Silva won't allow Ashton to pass to mount.
Ashton is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Ashton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Well, if Ashton 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.
Silva wants to improve his position but Ashton is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ashton wants to advance to full mount but Silva doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ashton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ashton'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.#SUB#
Ashton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silva dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Ashton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ashton 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.
Ashton trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Ashton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ashton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ashton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silva throws a counter combo.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ashton was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Silva takes a swing at Ashton's ribcage but misses.
Ashton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.#CL#
Ashton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva's coach down at The Takeover was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Silva's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Silva pushes Ashton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ashton lands an uppercut.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ashton.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Ashton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ashton stalling in the clinch but Silva improves position.
Ashton tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Ashton back against the cage.
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ashton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ashton can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Ashton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Ashton in his tracks for a moment.
Ashton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ashton misses with a punch to the body.
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ashton takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Ashton in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ashton is working Silva over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Silva. #T2#
Ashton misses with a punch to the body.
Ashton tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Ashton tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ashton misses with a punch to the body.
Silva works on Ashton's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice elbow from Silva.
Ashton digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ashton has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ashton digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Ashton wants to take the fight to the mat but Silva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ashton can't get the takedown.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ashton looking for a takedown.
Ashton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva blocks a body shot from Ashton.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Ashton misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Silva lands a damaging elbow. #TD#
Ashton wants the takedown. Silva is fighting it off but Ashton persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Silva's guard against the cage.#ES2#
Silva pushes Ashton off and gets back to his feet.
Ashton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ashton thumps Silva with a low kick.
Ashton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Silva throws a hook but Ashton avoids it easily.
Ashton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Silva throws a jab when Ashton was well out of range.#CL2#
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Eric Ashton has been cut.
Silva lands a left hand.
Starling Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Ashton gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T4#
Silva controlling the position.
Ashton wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Ashton passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ashton wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Ashton is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Ashton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva is staying active underneath Ashton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Starling Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eric Ashton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Silva throws a head kick but Ashton moves out of range.
A slow jab from Ashton misses its intended target.
Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
Ashton connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Ashton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silva blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva misses with some punches.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva stops a takedown attempt from Ashton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ashton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ashton misses with a body punch.
Ashton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ashton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva lands a body punch.
Ashton lands a shoulder strike.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Ashton backwards.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Silva.
Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ashton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ashton struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Ashton tries a body shot but Silva blocks it. #T2#
Silva prevents a body shot from Ashton.
Ashton blocks a body shot from Silva.
Ashton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ashton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Silva working aggressively here.
A short left from Silva.
Ashton tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ashton misses with a body punch.
Ashton tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Ashton back against the cage.
Ashton wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ashton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ashton tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Nice elbow from Silva.
Ashton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ashton avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
Ashton misses with a punch to the body.
Ashton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
Ashton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva blocks a body shot from Ashton.
Ashton tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ashton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ashton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Ashton backwards. #ROC2#
Ashton is rocked!
A short left from Silva.
Oh Ashton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva dips a shoulder and cracks Ashton with a mighty uppercut! Ashton falls back against the cage and Silva unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ashton is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Silva screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Starling Silva!

Event: DUEL#178 Andersson vs Justice
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Ashton misses with a looping right.
Haack thows a body kick. Ashton tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Haack misses with a body kick.
Ashton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haack at a distance. #TD#
Ashton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ashton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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.
Haack is not content to let Ashton control the position.
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.
We've been hearing good reports from Ashton'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.
Ashton trying to control the position but Haack is working away. #SUB#
Ashton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Haack is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Ashton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haack is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ashton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Haack is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ashton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ashton's back!
Haack just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Haack not allowing Ashton to control his hands.
Ashton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Haack's guard. Nice work there by Ashton.
Haack keeping moving, preventing Ashton from controlling successfully. #T2#
Haack is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ashton is trying to get back to full guard.
Haack controlling the action here.
Haack prevents Ashton from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Haack is working away from the top position though.
Haack tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ashton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ashton is looking for a sweep. Haack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Ashton trying to hold on to Haack's head to control him but Haack postures up.
Haack prevents Ashton from improving his position.
Ashton controlling the position well.
Haack wants to pass to mount but Ashton is defending the position.
Ashton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ashton has his hands on Haack's head, controlling the position.
Haack preventing the sweep. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ashton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ashton continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Ashton finds it's way through Haack's defenses.
Ashton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haack was well out of range. Poor timing from Ashton.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown but Haack shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Haack on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ashton. Ashton obviously looking to wear him down.
Ashton swings for the body but Haack moves out of range.
Haack only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ashton tries to clinch up.
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 Eric Ashton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ashton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ashton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haack to score with a decent uppercut.
Ashton checks a leg kick.
A jab from Haack does it's job there.
Ashton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Haack avoids it really well and circles away.
Haack cracks Ashton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ashton throws a head kick that misses.
Ashton lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Andre Haack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton digs a good body shot into Haack's ribs.
Ashton is looking to wear down Haack with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ashton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Haack.
Ashton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haack lands a front kick.
Haack slips a straight right by Ashton.
Andre Haack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Haack throws a hook to the side of Ashton's head but Ashton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ashton feinted with a counter takedown.
Ashton takes one to the chin there.
Ashton slips under a jab from Haack.
Ashton blocks a jab.
Ashton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Haack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ashton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Haack takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Haack thuds a left hand into Ashton's body.
Ashton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Haack counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ashton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haack throws a sloppy head kick and Ashton moves out of range easily.
Haack connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Haack. No joy for Ashton on that attempt. #T2#
Ashton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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!
Ashton ducks under a wild hook from Haack.#TD#
Ashton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Haack's guard.
Haack looking for a sweep. Not yet Haack, not yet. #SUB#
Ashton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ashton won't allow Haack to sweep him here.
Haack trying to control the position here.
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Haack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andre Haack has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ashton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haack is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Ashton trying to control but Haack is working from the bottom.
Haack has control of Ashton's left arm, preventing Ashton from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ashton stopping the sweep attempt from Haack.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ashton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haack.
Haack lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ashton will feel that in the morning.#TD#
Ashton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Haack sprawls well initially but Ashton persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Ashton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haack defends it well. #SUB#
Ashton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haack has managed to free his arm - good work.
Haack keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4##SUB#
Ashton is working for a kimura but Haack is defending it quite comfortably.
Ashton slows the pace down in half guard.
Ashton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Haack does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Ashton is working for a kimura but Haack is defending it quite comfortably.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ashton in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Haack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ashton misses with a takedown attempt - Haack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haack with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ashton to score with a decent uppercut.
Haack scores with a head kick.
Ashton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haack throws out the jab.
Haack throws a looping overhand right but Ashton ducks down to avoid it.
Haack tries to land a front kick but Ashton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ashton attempts a counter takedown but Haack avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Ashton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Haack is trying to defend but Ashton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ashton trying to control from half guard but Haack is working away.
Haack trying to hold on to Ashton's head to control him but Ashton postures up.
Ashton is keen to just control but Haack is a slippery customer.#T1#
Haack is looking to improve his position.
Ashton is pressing down on Haack's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haack is holding on for now.
Haack tries to roll over but Ashton keeps him under control.
Ashton wants to control but Haack is keeping him busy.
Haack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haack trying to control here.
Haack is not content to let Ashton control the position.
Ashton trying to control from Haack's half guard. Haack has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Ashton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Haack manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ashton has Haack in his guard.#REVB##T2#
Haack postures up.
Ashton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Haack wants to get back to his feet but Ashton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ashton trying to move into half guard but instead Haack has managed to sweep!#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ashton is on top in guard. #REVR#
Haack is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Haack bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ashton's guard. #REVB#
Haack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ashton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ashton throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Haack engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ashton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ashton has control of Haack's left arm, preventing Haack from doing any damage.
Ashton looking to sweep here. No luck 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ashton holds on and takes a little breather.
Ashton trying to control the position.
Ashton controlling the position.
Ashton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ashton keeping moving, preventing Haack from controlling successfully.
Ashton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Haack's guard. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andre Haack.
I think Haack 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DUEL#172 Andersson vs Laiho
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Ashton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Ashton.
Ashton moves in looking to clinch but Army pushes him off.
Ashton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ashton thuds his right hand into Army's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Army checks a leg kick.
Army raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Army scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Army looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ashton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Army on the side of the head.
Army throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Ashton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ashton is looking to take a break and control but Army is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Ashton is working for a submission of some sort.
Ashton is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T1#
Army is trying to control the position but Ashton postures up.
Ashton trying to control but Army is working from the bottom.
Ashton 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.
Ashton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Army is keeping the position for now.
Ashton wants to control from the top but Army keeps moving.
Ashton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Army swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ashton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ashton is looking to take a break and control but Army is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Ashton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Army sees it coming and defends easily.
Army is not content to let Ashton control the position.
Ashton is looking to advance position but Army won't allow it. #SUB#
Ashton wants to work for an arm triangle but Army is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Army is defending against the submission attempts here by Ashton. #SUB#
Ashton seems to be working for a kimura but Army defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB#
Ashton seems to be working for a kimura but Army defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Ashton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Army defends it well. #SUB#
Ashton wants to work for an arm triangle but Army is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Ashton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Army is just riding it out for now. Ashton eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Army is defending against the submission attempts here by Ashton. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ashton is controlling the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Ashton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ashton 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Ashton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ashton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Army throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ashton misses with a hook.
Army misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Ashton misses.
Army has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ashton connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton throws a body punch but Army moves out of range.
Army scores with a decent looking hook.
Ashton cracks Army with an open hand slap.
Ashton looks to land a left hand but Army moved out of range nicely.
Ashton sets himself, and Army steps forward looking for the clinch! Ashton avoids it this time.
Army takes a swing at Ashton's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Army steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ashton.
Ashton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ashton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Army can do to turn this around?
Good shot there by Ashton.
Ashton missing with a left hand there. Army was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Army throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A lazy body kick from Army #TD#
and Ashton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Army's guard.
Ashton wants to pass the guard but Army is keeping the position.
Ashton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Army seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ashton looking to sit in guard and control but Army gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Eric Ashton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Ashton trying to keep a closed guard but Army is proving a slippery customer.
Ashton 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.
Ashton has Army pulled in close to control his posture.
Army won't allow Ashton to sweep him here.
Army trying to control but Ashton is working from the bottom.
Ashton is trying to keep Army in close. #SU2#
Army gets to his feet - Ashton follows without any prompting. #T3#
Army has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ashton.
Ashton throws a poor cross that misses
and Army counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ashton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Army.
Army throws a big shot that misses.
Ashton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Ashton clinches. #BC2#
Army breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ashton misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Army misses.
Army throws a series of punches but Ashton avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheers as Ashton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Army doesn't seem phased though.
Army connects with an inside leg kick.
Army throws a body shot but no joy.
Army moves away from the strike by Ashton. #T4#
Ashton connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Army takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Army walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ashton missing with a left hand there. Army was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Army ducks under a wild hook from Ashton.
Ashton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Army moves away.
Ashton scores with a nice head shot.
Army takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ashton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ashton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ashton throws a good cross that connects.
Army tries to score with a low kick but Ashton moves his leg out of the way.
Dick Army is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ashton. Army does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ashton lands a nice hook to Army's body. Army takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ashton throws a lazy uppercut
and Ashton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Ashton 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#
A punch lands to the side of Ashton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Army moves away from the strike by Ashton.
Ashton takes a swing at Army's ribcage but misses.
Ashton throws a jab when Army was well out of range.
Eric Ashton is winning the standup battle so far.
Ashton ducks under a wild hook from Army.#CL#
Ashton gets a clinch.
Army prevents a body shot from Ashton.
Army is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Army is looking to break free of the clinch but Ashton has double underhooks. #BC2#
Army's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Army lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army throws a series of strikes that have Ashton backpedaling.
Army scores with a hook to the body. Ashton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ashton looks to score with a jab to the body but Army is just out of range.
Army swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ashton scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Ashton has managed to clinch. #T1#
Ashton tries a body shot but Army blocks it. #BC2#
Army's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Army misses with a leg kick.
Ashton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Army. That snapped Ashton's head back.
Ashton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ashton checks a leg kick.
Army throws a right hand that Ashton ducks under and follows up with a left that Ashton also avoids with ease.
Ashton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Army pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Army missing with a left hand there. Ashton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ashton misses with a wild body shot.
Ashton looks to throw the jab but Army is out of range.
Ashton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Army misses with a body shot.
Army tries to score with a low kick but Ashton moves his leg out of the way.
Dick Army has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Army misses the shot to the body.
Ashton throws a head kick but Army moves out of range.
Army throws out a counter right but Ashton avoids it with no problem.
Ashton misses with a straight left.
Army takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ashton is looking to clinch.
Eric Ashton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Ashton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Army on his heels. He'll look to pass Army's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ashton wants to control from the top but Army keeps moving.
Eric Ashton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Army is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ashton pushes down on Army's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ashton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Ashton moves into full mount! Army won't be happy about that!
Ashton controlling his opponent.
Ashton wants to control the pace but Army is squirming around nicely.
Ashton is stalling here but it's allowed Army to get half guard.
Ashton not doing much here.
Army tries to roll over but Ashton keeps him under control.#T4#
Ashton is taking a breather. Army says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashton is pressing down on Army's thigh, looking to free his foot. Army is holding on for now.
Ashton is working hard here to advance position.
Army tries to kick Ashton off but Ashton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ashton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eric Ashton.
Well Ashton 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DFN#46 Arjuna vs Laiho
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Jab, jab by Haack - just one landing.
Ashton lands with a kick to the ribs.
Haack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ashton throws out the jab.
Ashton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Haack.
Haack is looking to land body kicks.
Ashton throws a body punch but Haack moves out of range.
Ashton seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Haack throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Ashton counters with a shoot takedown. Haack fights it but they end up in guard.
Haack wants to stand and escape but Ashton is having none of it.
Haack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ashton looking to pass the guard.
Ashton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ashton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haack is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Ashton is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ashton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Haack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ashton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haack.
Haack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ashton dives in for a single leg takedown but Haack sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ashton throws a body shot but no joy.
Ashton throws a hook but Haack blocks it.
Haack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haack feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ashton's calf.
Ashton throws a lazy right hand but Haack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haack's coach down at Big Price MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Haack's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Haack misses the jab.#T2#
Haack lands a leg kick that knocks Ashton off balance momentarily.
Haack tries to land a body kick#TD#
so Ashton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Ashton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Haack is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ashton, into his guard. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haack trying to control but Ashton is working from the bottom.
Ashton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Haack controls the pace.
Ashton is pulling down on Haack's head to control his posture.
Ashton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haack is one step ahead there. #T3#
Ashton is working hard here to advance position.
Ashton is controlling Haack's posture.
Ashton wants to sweep here but Haack controlling him for the moment.
Ashton wants to hit a switch here but Haack passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ashton there!
Haack content just to control the position here. #T4#
Ashton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haack controlling the pace.
Ashton is looking to improve his position.
Haack trying to pass the guard but Ashton defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ashton holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ashton tries to roll over but Haack keeps him under control.
Ashton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Haack's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Haack's back!
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 Eric Ashton will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ashton works the jab nicely.
Haack throws a shot to the body.
Ashton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Haack counters with a low kick, right behind Ashton 's knee.
Haack walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ashton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ashton shoots in looking for a takedown but Haack manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ashton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Haack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haack.
Ashton checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haack darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Ashton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haack is looking to sweep but instead, Ashton has passed into half guard.
Haack trying to control but Ashton postures up.
Eric Ashton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haack is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Ashton wants to pass to mount but Haack is defending the position.
Ashton is taking a breather. Haack says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Ashton is looking for a kimura here.
Haack is refusing to be controlled, as Ashton sits in half guard. #SUB#
Haack is defending against the submission attempts here by Ashton. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ashton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Ashton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Haack turns into him and now he's in Ashton's guard.
Haack trying to control but Ashton is working from the bottom.
Ashton working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Haack controls from within his opponent's guard.
Haack trying to control but Ashton is working from the bottom.
Haack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ashton is keeping the position for now.
Ashton is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ashton 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Haack wants to control from the top but Ashton keeps moving.
Ashton has control of Haack's left arm, preventing Haack from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Haack lands a high kick!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haack misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haack throws a leg kick but Ashton checks it.
Ashton feinted with a counter takedown.
Ashton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Haack tried to score with a low kick but Ashton checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andre Haack will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Haack thows a leg kick but Ashton checks it #TD#
and Ashton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Haack won't be happy with that.
Haack sneaks back into half guard.
Haack is looking to control Ashton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Haack avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Haack manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ashton passes Haack's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ashton wants to take a breather but Haack is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ashton looking for a submission but Haack manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Ashton stops Haack from standing up. #T1#
Haack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ashton trying to control but Haack is working from the bottom.
Ashton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Haack prevents Ashton from improving position.
Haack manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Ashton is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Ashton is working for a kimura but Haack is defending it quite comfortably.
Ashton wants to pass the guard but Haack is defending well.
Ashton is keen to just control but Haack is a slippery customer.#T3#
Haack is trying to stand up here but Ashton is controlling him well.
Haack trying to control but Ashton postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ashton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ashton's corner calls for a 1-2. Ashton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haack attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Haack swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Haack works Ashton's body with a nice hook.
Ashton looks to throw the jab but Haack is out of range.
Ashton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ashton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Haack throws a sloppy head kick and Ashton moves out of range easily.
Ashton jabs Haack right on the nose. Haack blinks but takes it well.
Ashton dives in and grabs Haack's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haack pushes down on Ashton's head and hops out.
Haack connects with a leg kick. Ashton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD#
Ashton gets a double leg takedown into Haack's guard.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haack keeping moving, preventing Ashton from controlling successfully.
Ashton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ashton trying to control but Haack is working from the bottom.
Ashton prevents Haack from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ashton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ashton is one step ahead there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: DUEL#165 Lafayette vs Denke
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Shankoli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ashton looks to score with a jab to the body but Shankoli is just out of range.
Ashton misses with a takedown attempt - Shankoli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shankoli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shankoli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've been told by Ashton's head coaches at Fit-Out that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ashton tries a head kick but it misses.
Ashton blocks the body kick.
Shankoli misses with a two punch combination.
Shankoli tries a head kick but it misses.
Shankoli takes one to the chin there.
Shankoli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ashton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton throws a shot from downtown. Shankoli moves away and avoids it.
Shankoli throws a body punch but Ashton moves out of range.
Ashton cracks Shankoli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ashton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shankoli momentarily.
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!
Shankoli misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Shankoli misses with a kick to the body.
Ashton misses with a left hand
and Shankoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shankoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Ashton is just out of range.
Ravi Shankoli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shankoli misses with a hook. Ashton ducked under it nicely.
Ashton avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Shankoli misses. #TD#
Ashton shoots in and gets a takedown into Shankoli's guard.#ES2#
Shankoli is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ashton presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!
Ashton goes for a takedown attempt but Shankoli pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ashton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shankoli's hands.
Ashton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shankoli manages to avoid it.#T2##TD#
Ashton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shankoli quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Shankoli manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ashton keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Shankoli breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Ashton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ashton showed some decent athleticism there.
Ashton is keen to just control but Shankoli is a slippery customer.
Shankoli trying to control but Ashton postures up.
Shankoli is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ashton is staying active.
Ashton wants to control but Shankoli is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ashton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shankoli defends it well.
Ashton wants to pass the guard but Shankoli is defending well. #SUB#
Ashton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shankoli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ashton.
Shankoli is looking for a sweep. Ashton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB#
Ashton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shankoli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ashton.
Shankoli moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shankoli wants to stand but Ashton is controlling the position.
Shankoli is pulling down on Ashton's head. It's preventing any offense from Ashton, at least for the moment.
Ashton trying to control but Shankoli is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shankoli is adopting a defensive guard.
Ashton wants to control from the top but Shankoli keeps moving.
Shankoli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shankoli keeping moving, preventing Ashton from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ashton lands a right hook to the body.
Shankoli punishes Ashton's body with a nice straight punch.
Ashton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ashton throws an overhand right that lands on Shankoli's shoulder, as Shankoli tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shankoli! But no joy.
Ashton throws the left hand but Shankoli avoids the punch easily.
Ashton cracks Shankoli with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Ashton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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 Eric Ashton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ashton works Shankoli's body with a nice hook.
Eric Ashton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashton throws a leg kick which misses Shankoli's front leg but catches the back leg as Shankoli tries to avoid it.
Ashton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shankoli.
Ashton misses with an uppercut.
Ashton throws a shot to the body.
Ashton lands an overhand right.
Ashton slips a jab and a cross from Shankoli.
Shankoli circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shankoli counters with a stiff right hand.
Ashton thuds his shin into the meat of Shankoli's side.
Shankoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ashton. #T1##TD#
Ashton gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Shankoli manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jab, jab by Ashton - just one landing.
Ashton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shankolis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ashton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shankoli but Shankoli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ashton. That's going to slow Shankoli down.
Ravi Shankoli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ashton throws a hook to the side of Shankoli's head but Shankoli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shankoli defending well as Ashton loads up on a big left hand.
Ashton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ashton misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Ashton connects with a nice looking jab.
Shankoli tries a head kick but it misses.
Ashton attempts a counter takedown but Shankoli avoids it well and moves away.
Ashton lands a nice shot to the body.
Ashton slips a jab from Shankoli.
Shankoli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ashton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shankoli.
Shankoli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ashton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shankoli's head backwards.
Shankoli misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ashton attempts a counter takedown but Shankoli avoids it well and moves away.
Shankoli keeps the fight on the outside.
Ashton throws out a loose jab but Shankoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shankoli. #CUT2#
It looks like Eric Ashton has been cut.
Shankoli misses with a wild body shot. #T3##TD#
Ashton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shankoli was covering up waiting for the punch and Ashton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shankoli has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ashton trying to control but Shankoli is working from the bottom.
Shankoli managing to control the position.
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Shankoli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ashton tries to free his leg and advance position but Shankoli is retaining full guard.
Shankoli keeping moving, preventing Ashton from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Shankoli manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T4#
Ashton shoots in looking for a takedown but Shankoli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ashton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ashton looks to throw the jab but Shankoli is out of range.
Shankoli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shankoli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ashton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shankoli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ashton, as that shot connected.
Ashton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shankoli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ashton.
Shankoli let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Ashton 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.#ES2#
Shankoli is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ashton presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Shankoli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shankoli gets through Ashton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ashton blocks an uppercut.
Shankoli lands a nice uppercut.
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 Eric Ashton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eric Ashton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shankoli ducks under a wild hook from Ashton.
Ashton blocks a head kick by Shankoli.
Shankoli throws a jab but it's blocked by Ashton.
Ashton tries to counter with a takedown but Shankoli is quick to defend against it.
Ashton scores with a shot to the body.
Ashton lands a lovely overhand right.
Shankoli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ashton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shankoli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Shankoli is predictable there #TD#
and Ashton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shankoli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shankoli pulls Ashton in close to prevent any damage.
Shankoli keeping full guard, as Ashton tries to pass. #T1#
Shankoli has Ashton pulled in close to control his posture.
Ashton wants to control from the top but Shankoli keeps moving.
Shankoli is trying to control the position but Ashton postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Shankoli keeping moving, preventing Ashton from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ashton staying out of range there.
Ashton tries to counter with a takedown but Shankoli is quick to defend against it.
Ashton misses with a shot to the body
and Shankoli counters with a one-two to the body.
Ashton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shankoli's head.
Ashton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shankoli at a distance.
Ashton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shankoli. #T2#
Shankoli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ashton throws out a powerful jab.
Ravi Shankoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shankoli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shankoli tries to bum rush Ashton with a series of wild strikes but Ashton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eric Ashton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shankoli throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ashton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ashton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shankoli is trying to keep Ashton in close.
Shankoli is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ashton showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Shankoli wants to get back to his feet but Ashton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ashton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shankoli seems keen to control Ashton's posture.
Shankoli keeping full guard, as Ashton tries to pass.
Ashton prevents Shankoli from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ashton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eric Ashton is winning the standup battle so far.
Ashton throws a body shot but no joy.
Shankoli throws out a counter right but Ashton avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ashton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shankoli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shankoli avoids the body shot from Ashton. #CL#
Ashton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ashton is leaning against Shankoli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ashton wants a takedown.
Ashton struggles to land a body shot inside as Shankoli controls his hands.
Shankoli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shankoli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ashton misses with a punch to the body.
Shankoli lands with a left to the head.
Shankoli scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shankoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eric Ashton!
A very excited looking Eric Ashton 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.
Ravi Shankoli was interviewed post fight and said 'I believe he forgotten shower for a week or something, I gagged on my own vomit and never could get it back together again. Take a shower you filthy bastard!'.

Event: DUEL155
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Ashton throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Hoffman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hoffman throwing shots but Ashton is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Hoffman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ashton defends it well. #SUB#
Hoffman is working for a kimura but Ashton is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Hoffman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ashton is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hoffman is trying for a kimura here. Ashton looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hoffman wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Albert Hoffman !
Jumping up and down and very excited, Albert Hoffman waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: DUEL148
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Shankoli misses with a double jab.
Ashton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ashton looks for the body kick but Shankoli saw that one coming.
Shankoli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shankoli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shankoli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shankoli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Ashton backs off Shankoli throws a huge counter combo but Ashton manages to avoid it all.
Shankoli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ashton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shankoli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shankoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ashton.
Shankoli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ashton misses with a straight left.
Shankoli unleashes a big counter combination but Ashton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ashton throws a hook to the side of Shankoli's head but Shankoli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Shankoli scores with a leg kick.
Ashton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Some wild striking there from Shankoli.
Shankoli staying out of range there.
Ashton looks to land a left hand but Shankoli moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shankoli! But no joy.
Ashton lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Ashton.
Ashton throws a hook but Shankoli blocks it.
Shankoli checks a leg kick.
Shankoli throws out a counter right but Ashton avoids it with no problem.
Ashton throws a hook to the side of Shankoli's head but Shankoli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shankoli misses with a hook. Ashton ducked under it nicely.
Ashton connects with an inside leg kick.
Eric Ashton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shankoli moves out of range as Ashton strikes.#T2#
Ashton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ashton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ashton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ashton looks to land a left hand but Shankoli moved out of range nicely.
Shankoli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ashton throws a right hand that misses
and Shankoli counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Ashton misses.
It seemed like Shankoli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shankoli misses with a wild combination.
Ashton lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shankoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ashton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shankoli throws a counter combo.#TD#
Ashton gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Shankoli explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T3#
Ashton scores with a nice head shot.
Ashton throws an overhand right that lands on Shankoli's shoulder, as Shankoli tries to avoid the shot.
Shankoli scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ashton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shankoli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shankoli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shankoli defending well as Ashton loads up on a big left hand.
Ashton throws a push kick but Shankoli slaps the foot to one side.
Shankoli throws a series of punches but Ashton moves out of range. #CL2#
Shankoli clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ashton can't break the clinch.
Ashton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ashton can't break the clinch.
Ashton prevents a body shot from Shankoli.
A right hook to the body lands for Shankoli.
Ashton wants a takedown but no success here. #T4#
Ashton wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ashton is trying to drag Shankoli to the mat but Shankoli just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shankoli prevents the takedown attempt.
Ashton goes for a takedown attempt but Shankoli pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ashton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ashton lands a body shot.
Shankoli slips under a jab from Ashton.
Shankoli misses with a looping right.
Shankoli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ashton.
Ashton misses with a left hand
and Shankoli counters with a two punch combo.
Shankoli keeps Ashton at a distance using the push kick.
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 Eric Ashton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ashton loads up on a big right hand but Shankoli slips the punch.
Shankoli blocks the body kick.
Ashton misses with a head kick.
Ravi Shankoli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD2#
Shankoli feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ashton sprawling to the canvas! Ashton rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Shankoli finish him?!
Ashton thumps Shankoli with a low kick.
Ashton throws a right and a left that Shankoli avoids nicely.
Ashton lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ashton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shankoli's sensitive parts.
Ashton tries for a takedown but Shankoli circles away easily
and Shankoli counters with a left and a right... And another left! Ashton is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ravi Shankoli!
Ravi Shankoli is the new middleweight champion!
An intense looking Ravi Shankoli took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'His spirit was strong, but my intention was to crush him. Psychologically, as well as physically with my boxing. I knew that he would be a willing opponent, and he showed heart, but my soul wanted this more! I feel strongly against animal violence, but in this case taking the hammer to the panda wa'.

Event: DUEL#143 Parker vs Ashton
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Ashton dives in and grabs Parker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Parker pushes down on Ashton's head and hops out.
Ashton lands a jab to the nose.
Parker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ashton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Good shot there by Ashton.
Parker takes one on the button.
Ashton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab.
A jab from Ashton does it's job there.
Parker is looking to slow Ashton down with leg kicks.
Parker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashton stalks Parker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Parker's face. Parker staggers backwards, shaken.
Ashton's coach down at FIERCE was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ashton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ashton moves away.
Parker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ashton misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Ashton.
Ashton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Parker has time to react.#T1#
Ashton misses with a leg kick.
Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ashton avoids the body shot from Parker.
Ashton unleashes a big counter combination but Parker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Parker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parker slips a straight right by Ashton.
Ashton misses with an uppercut.
Parker throws a combination. Ashton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ashton.
Parker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parker wants it to stay on the feet.
Parker lands with a good body shot.
Ashton throws a shot from downtown. Parker moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Parker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ashton.
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
Parker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Parker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ashton.
Peter Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Ashton.
Ashton misses with a straight left.
Parker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Parker takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Parker does it's job there.
Parker avoids the head kick by Ashton.
Parker is looking to wear down Ashton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Parker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A decent looking cross lands there for Parker.
A combination from Parker does no damage.
Ashton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Ashton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ashton scores with a punch to the head.
Ashton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Parker throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Ashton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Parker throws Ashton to one side and escapes!
Parker throws a leg kick but Ashton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Parker throws a sloppy body shot
and Ashton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ashton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Parker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ashton is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Parker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Parker walks into a left hand. #T3#
Ashton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Parker checks a leg kick.
Ashton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Parker finds it's way round the side to connect with Ashton's head. #CL#
Parker rushes Ashton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Parker's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ashton can't break the clinch.
Ashton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Parker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Parker wants to clinch up but Ashton keeps it at a distance.
Ashton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ashton misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Parker misses the jab.
Ashton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ashton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Parker throws a leg kick that misses.
Parker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ashton moves away from the strike by Parker.
Ashton throws out a counter right but Parker avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Ashton lands.#T4#
Parker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ashton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Parker.
Parker swings for the body but Ashton moves out of range.
Parker lands with a cross.
Parker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ashton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Ashton lands a nice shot that snaps Parker's head back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Parker.
Ashton misses with a straight right.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ashton.
Parker throws a front kick aimed at Ashton's knee but Ashton avoids it well.
Ashton throws a front kick that sends Parker stumbling back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Parker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ashton with a nice cross.
Jab from Ashton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eric Ashton will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ashton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Parker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Parker duly obliges.
Parker wants to clinch.
Ashton counters with a body kick.
Ashton cracks Parker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ashton throws a solid leg kick but Parker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ashton.
Parker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ashton throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker connects with a nice looking jab.
Parker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ashton manages to avoid it.
Ashton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ashton takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Ashton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parker throws a lazy right hand but Ashton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ashton scores with a hook to the body. Parker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Ashton.
Parker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Parker throws a lazy uppercut
and Ashton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Parker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Parker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ashton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parker.
Parker throws a right hand that misses
letting Ashton counter with a right hand.
Parker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ashton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Parker.
Ashton avoids the body shot from Parker.
Nice jab there from Ashton. #ROC2#
Parker is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ashton digs a good body shot into Parker's ribs.
Ashton with a jab.
Oh Parker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parker lands a really nice looking cross but Ashton seems unphased.
Parker walks straight into a right hand from Ashton - that's dropped him! Ashton jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Parker from any more punishment! Parker complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eric Ashton!
Eric Ashton is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Eric Ashton 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: DUEL#132 Stenberg vs Picker
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Houston lands a high kick!
Ashton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ashton throws a shot from downtown. Houston moves away and avoids it.
Ashton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Houston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ashton throws a good cross that connects. #TD#
Ashton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Houston scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ashton manages to mount him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ashton throwing strikes here but Houston is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ashton working the ground and pound effectively.
Houston sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Houston taking some punishment here, with Ashton in his half guard. #T1#
Houston trying to control but Ashton postures up.
Houston moves into full guard.
Ashton 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.
Houston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Houston working a defensive guard here.
Houston is controlling Ashton's posture.
Houston wants to sweep here but Ashton controlling him for the moment.
Ashton is looking to work some ground and pound but Houston has wrist control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Houston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ashton.
Ashton looking to pass the guard.
Houston is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Houston looking for a sweep. Not yet Houston, not yet.
Houston seems keen to control Ashton's posture.
Ashton connects with a couple of short punches.
Ashton throws a big elbow that misses.
Ashton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Houston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Ashton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Houston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Houston lands a head kick!
Houston lands a right hook to the body.
Ashton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Houston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Eric Ashton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashton lands a glancing blow to the side of Houston's head.
Ashton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Houston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ashton looks to land a left hand but Houston moved out of range nicely.
Ashton lands a really nice looking cross but Houston seems unphased.
Houston defending well as Ashton loads up on a big left hand.
Ashton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ashton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Houston checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashton throws a sloppy head kick and Houston moves out of range easily. #T4#
A big right from Ashton misses.
Ashton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Houston misses with a hook.
Houston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ashton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ashton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Houston throws a hook but Ashton blocks it.
Houston moves out of range as Ashton strikes.
Houston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ashton cracks Houston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ashton misses with a hook. Houston ducked under it nicely.
Houston is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ashton with a body shot.
Ashton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ashton throws a shot from downtown. Houston moves away and avoids it.
Ashton misses with a takedown
and Houston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ashton connects with a body shot.
Houston connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Ashton dominated that round.
That's time! Ashton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Houston misses with a wild combination.
Ashton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ashton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice cross by Ashton.#CUT#
It looks like Max Houston has been cut.
Ashton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ashton misses the jab.
Houston throws out a counter right but Ashton avoids it with no problem.
Ashton gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Houston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ashton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ashton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ashton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Houston.
Ashton ducks under a wild hook from Houston.
Ashton thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Houston if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashton throws the kick towards the body but Houston avoids it.
Eric Ashton is winning the standup battle so far.
Ashton fails with the takedown.#T1#
Houston throws an overhand right that lands on Ashton's shoulder, as Ashton tries to avoid the shot.
Houston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Houston scores with a kick to the midsection.
Houston throws a jab when Ashton was well out of range.
Houston avoids the body shot from Ashton.
Houston throws a shot from downtown. Ashton moves away and avoids it.
Ashton shoots for a double leg takedown but Houston sprawls well. He's pushed Ashton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Houston throws a right hand that Ashton ducks under and follows up with a left that Ashton also avoids with ease.
It looked like Ashton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ashton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ashton blocks a head kick by Houston.
Houston is breathing heavily.
Houston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Houston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Houston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ashton.
Houston throws a head kick that Ashton semi-blocks.
Houston closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Houston tests Ashton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ashton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Houston.
Ashton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Houston has time to react.
Ashton throws a jab but it's blocked by Houston.
Max Houston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ashton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ashton connects with a nice looking jab.
Houston looks to land a left hand but Ashton moved out of range nicely.
Ashton connects with an inside leg kick.
Ashton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ashton checks a leg kick nicely.
Ashton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD#
Ashton scores with a takedown into Houston's guard.
Houston controlling the position.
Ashton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Houston is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Ashton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ashton working some strikes from top position.
Eric Ashton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ashton trying to control but Houston is working from the bottom.
Ashton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Houston 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.
Ashton postures up.
Houston wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ashton connects with a couple of short punches.
Houston pulls Ashton in close to prevent any damage.
Ashton landing with the ground and pound.
Ashton trying to control but Houston is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Houston keeping moving, preventing Ashton from controlling successfully.
Houston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ashton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Ashton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Houston's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Houston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ashton 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.
Ashton throws a body punch but Houston moves out of range.
Ashton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Houston lands a nice shot that snaps Ashton's head back.
Ashton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ashton lands with a cross.
A cross from Ashton lands.
Ashton throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston throws a head kick that misses.
Ashton throws a big shot that misses.
Ashton loads up on a big right hand but Houston slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Houston! But no joy.
Ashton throws a body shot but no joy.
Ashton goes for a double leg but Houston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Houston continues to drive forward.#T1#
Ashton misses with a body kick.
Houston appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Houston lunges at Ashton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ashton's hand.
Ashton jabs at Houston's body.
Houston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters circling - Ashton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ashton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Houston can do to turn this around?
Houston takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ashton cracks Houston with an open hand slap.
Ashton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Houston counters with a straight right hand.
Houston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Houston throws a head kick but Ashton moves out of range.
Ashton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ashton throws a jab but it's blocked by Houston.
Ashton lands with a nice combination. Houston backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Ashton.
Houston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Houston.
Max Houston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ashton throws a looping overhand right but Houston ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Ashton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Houston controls Ashton momentarily but Ashton frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ashton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ashton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Houston's head.
Houston wants to sweep but no luck.
Ashton throwing strikes from guard but Houston blocks nicely.
Ashton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Houston 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.#T3#
Houston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ashton.
Ashton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ashton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ashton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ashton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ashton misses with an uppercut. Houston saw that one coming.
Houston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Ashton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ashton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Houston momentarily.
Houston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ashton.
Ashton throws a looping overhand right but Houston ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Ashton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Houston misses with a low kick.
Ashton slips a jab and a cross from Houston.
Houston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ashton.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ashton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ashton lands a glancing blow to the side of Houston's head.
Houston misses with a low kick as Ashton jumps back.
Houston throws a poor cross that misses
and Ashton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ashton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ashton works the jab nicely.#ROC#
Houston is rocked!
Nice shot by Ashton.
Houston is still on wobbly legs! Can Ashton finish him?
Ashton lands a right hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Ashton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ashton.
Eric Ashton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#KD#
Ashton cracks Houston with an uppercut from hell and Houston crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Ashton's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Ashton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ashton 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Ashton!
Eric Ashton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DUEL#127 Stenberg vs Scarface
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Ashton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martin on the side of the head.
Martin throws a leg kick which misses Ashton's front leg but catches the back leg as Ashton tries to avoid it.
Martin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Martin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ashton is just out of range.
Ashton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Martin in his tracks.
Martin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Martin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ashton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martin.
A little feinted left hand from Ashton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martin avoids the body shot from Ashton.
Martin misses with a body kick.
Ashton feints and then cracks Martin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Martin down.
Martin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ashton scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ashton appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Martin throws a right hand that Ashton ducks under and follows up with a left that Ashton also avoids with ease.
Ashton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Martin moves into the clinch.#BC#
Ashton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ashton is just out of range.
Ashton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martin. That did some damage!
Ashton slips under a jab from Martin.#T1#
Martin misses with a hook. Ashton ducked under it nicely.
Martin walks into a stiff left hand from Ashton.
Ashton cracks Martin with an open hand slap.
Martin misses with a series of wild punches.
Ashton throws a hook but Martin blocks it.
Martin takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ashton.
Ashton throws a right and a left that Martin avoids nicely.
Ashton throws a big shot that misses.
Ashton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Martin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martin throws a jab when Ashton was well out of range.
Martin throws a right hand that Ashton ducks under and follows up with a left that Ashton also avoids with ease.
Ashton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin looks to land a right hand but Ashton moved out of range.
Martin misses with a body shot.
Martin misses the jab.#T2#
Martin slips a straight right by Ashton.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Ashton has knocked Martin down with a huge combo! Ashton steps away and waves a wobbly Martin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Martin is rocked!
Martin switches off momentarily and Ashton cracks him with a monster right hand! Martin topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Ashton dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Ashton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Ashton!
Eric Ashton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DUEL#122 Muller vs Trew
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
Ashton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rutherford throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ashton's head.
No joy there for Rutherford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rutherford is defended easily by Ashton.
Ashton throws a poor cross that misses
and Rutherford counters with a left to the body.
Rutherford looks to land a right hand but Ashton moved out of range.
Rutherford throws the kick towards the body but Ashton avoids it.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ashton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutherford is looking for the big counter here.
Ashton takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thomas Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutherford missing with a left hand there. Ashton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ashton thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rutherford if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Ashton.
Ashton blocks a head kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutherford sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rutherford with a nice cross.
Rutherford swinging wildly here. #T1#
Rutherford moves out of range as Ashton strikes.
Rutherford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Ashton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rutherford.
Rutherford tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Ashton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rutherford quickly recovers to half guard.
Ashton working over Rutherford with some ground and pound. Rutherford looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ashton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rutherford is trying to stand.
Rutherford is trying to get back to full guard.
Rutherford tries to kick Ashton off but Ashton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ashton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rutherford wants to improve his position but Ashton is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutherford wants to get back to his feet.
Ashton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutherford is staying active underneath Ashton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ashton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Ashton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ashton 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.
Ashton trying to mount his opponent but Rutherford defends it.
Rutherford is trying to stand back up but Ashton is controlling him
Ashton trying to control from half guard but Rutherford is working away.
Rutherford is looking for a sweep. Ashton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rutherford is looking to escape.
Rutherford keeping hold of Ashton's head, controlling as best he can.
Ashton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rutherford is looking for a sweep. Ashton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ashton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rutherford is just riding it out for now. Ashton eventually gives up the hold.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Ashton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rutherford tries to get to full guard but Ashton has control of the leg.
Rutherford taking some punishment here, with Ashton in his half guard.
Ashton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rutherford does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rutherford trying to hold on to Ashton's head to control him but Ashton postures up.
Ashton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rutherford wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Ashton thows a huge punch but Rutherford dodges it nicely.
Ashton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rutherford is looking to escape.
Ashton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rutherford defending well though.
Rutherford wants to control but Ashton passes into side.
Ashton working away.
Rutherford is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Ashton's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ashton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rutherford keeps working.
Rutherford defending against the ground and pound.
Rutherford pushes Ashton away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ashton gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ashton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Ashton 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#
Rutherford shoots in and drives through. Ashton sprawls well.
Rutherford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ashton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutherford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rutherford displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ashton, right into the meat.
Rutherford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ashton swivels and escapes.
Eric Ashton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Rutherford.
Ashton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rutherford walks into a stiff left hand from Ashton.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses
and Ashton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutherford shoots in looking for a takedown. Ashton tries to sprawl out of it but Rutherford keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ashton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutherford.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford misses with a head kick.
Ashton misses with a straight right.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ashton - that will leave a mark!
Rutherford is breathing heavily.#T1#
Rutherford is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rutherford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ashton thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rutherford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#
Rutherford is rocked!
Ashton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Ashton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rutherford sprawls well initially but Ashton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rutherford gets back to full guard.
Ashton lands a couple of elbows.
Rutherford is still in real trouble! Can Ashton finish him?
Ashton gets to his feet and stands over Rutherford, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Rutherford felt that one! Ashton unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Rutherford from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Ashton!
An out of breath Eric Ashton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#684 DaCoca v Bubba
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Guns throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #TD#
Ashton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Guns gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Guns is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ashton wants to control but Guns is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Guns not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Ashton is defending against the submission attempts here by Guns.
Ashton controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Guns is looking for a kimura but Ashton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Guns to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Ashton is defending against the submission attempts here by Guns. #T1#
Guns is keen to just control but Ashton is a slippery customer.
Ashton gets back to full guard.
Guns being controlled here momentarily.
Ashton keeping moving, preventing Guns from controlling successfully.
Ashton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Guns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ashton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ashton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Guns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Guns won't allow Ashton to sweep him here.
Ashton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guns.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ashton is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ashton preventing the sweep.
Ashton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ashton preventing the sweep.
Guns controls Ashton momentarily but Ashton frees himself.
Ashton won't allow Guns to sweep him here.
Ashton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guns manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ashton manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Ashton wants to sweep here but Guns controlling him for the moment.
Ashton is working hard here to advance position.
Ashton keeping full guard, as Guns tries to pass.
Ashton looking for a sweep. Not yet Ashton, not yet.
Guns wants to control from the top but Ashton keeps moving.
Guns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ashton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Guns is fighting to break Ashton's control of his arms but Ashton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ashton looking for a sweep. Not yet Ashton, not yet.
Guns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ashton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ashton 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#
Guns taking some punishment here, with Ashton in his half guard. #SUB2#
Guns looking for submissions off his back.
Ashton winds up and cracks Guns with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ashton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Guns works his way to full guard. Good work.
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 Eric Ashton will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Guns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ashton, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Guns breaks the clinch.
Ashton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Guns is able to avoid easily.
Guns moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Guns.
Guns avoids the head kick by Ashton.
Guns looks to score with a jab to the body but Ashton is just out of range.
Ashton has his takedown stuffed
and Guns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ashton shoots in looking for a takedown. Guns tries to sprawl out of it but Ashton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Guns manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guns clobbers Ashton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Guns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ashton takes a swing at Guns's ribcage but misses.
Guns scores with a jab.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Ashton.
Ashton throws a poor cross that misses
letting Guns counter with a right hand.
Guns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ashton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Eric Ashton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashton drops his hands momentarily and Guns takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Guns takes a swing at Ashton's ribcage but misses.
Guns wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Ashton misses.
Guns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ashton moves away.
Guns throws a head kick but Ashton moves out of range.
Guns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guns stuns Ashton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ashton looks to land a right hand but Guns moved out of range.
Guns slips a jab from Ashton.
Big Guns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ashton misses with an uppercut. Guns saw that one coming.
Big Guns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guns wants to land a leg kick but Ashton is out of range.
Guns cracks Ashton with a good jab.#T2#
Ashton misses with a double jab
and Guns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guns. Ashton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guns thows a leg kick but Ashton checks it
and Ashton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ashton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Guns counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ashton thinking.
Ashton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Guns cracks Ashton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ashton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Guns stuns Ashton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ashton throws a low kick but Guns avoids it.
Guns moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ashton scores with a nice head shot.
Ashton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ashton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guns circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ashton lands with a right hand. #T3#
Ashton moves forwards but Guns connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#
Ashton is rocked!
Guns rushes Ashton and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Ashton is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Guns piles on the pressure and Ashton crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Guns!
Big Guns thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#678 Bryant v Hoyce
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Brown misses.
Ashton throws a big shot that misses.
Ashton connects with a looping right hand.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Ashton moved out of range.
Ashton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brown.
Brown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brown clobbers Ashton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ashton scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Ashton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brown's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ashton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown has his hands on Ashton's head, controlling the position.
Ashton passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ashton throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.
Ashton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown is looking to escape.
Ashton is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
Ashton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ashton working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ashton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ashton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ashton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ashton. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ashton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
Trey Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown scores with a jab.
Brown throws a jab when Ashton was well out of range.
Brown connects with a right hand. Ashton shakes it off.
Brown attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ashton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brown looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ashton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ashton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ashton.
Ashton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ashton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Ashton misses its intended target.
Brown misses with a straight right.
Ashton scores with a nice head shot.
Brown looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL#
Brown gets a clinch.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ashton or not. #T3#
Brown missing with knees to the body.
Brown with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
Brown lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Ashton blocking some punches. #TD2#
Ashton tightens his grip and picks Brown up, before dumping him to the ground. Brown manages to land in guard.
Ashton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ashton postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Ashton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown is adopting a defensive guard.
Ashton preventing the sweep. #T4#
Brown looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ashton postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown misses with an uppercut
and Ashton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ashton if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown tests Ashton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ashton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brown has time to react.
Ashton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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 Trey Brown will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ashton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ashton gets slowly back to his feet.
Ashton misses with an uppercut.
Brown scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ashton misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ashton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brown cracks Ashton with a good jab.
Trey Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Ashton moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Ashton looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Ashton slips a jab from Brown.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ashton.
Ashton lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brown will feel that in the morning.
Brown throws a jab when Ashton was well out of range.#T1#
Ashton avoids a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brown - that will leave a mark!
Ashton moves out of range of the body kick.
Brown keeps Ashton at a distance using the push kick.
A low kick from Brown misses
and Ashton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brown is looking to chop away at Ashton's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ashton. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ashton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ashton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brown. Brown circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ashton 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.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Ashton saw that one coming.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Ashton.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ashton will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown lunges at Ashton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ashton's hand. #T2#
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.
Ashton cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown lunges at Ashton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ashton's hand.
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ashton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ashton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Trey Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Ashton.
Brown tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ashton is able to avoid easily.
Ashton misses the jab.
Ashton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brown to score with a decent uppercut.
Ashton cracks Brown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brown thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ashton if he has to take too many more of those.
A lazy left from Brown finds it's target.#T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brown.
Brown attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ashton ducks right into an uppercut from Brown.
Ashton throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ashton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Ashton.
Ashton wants to land a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Ashton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown digs a good hook to Ashton's body.
Ashton throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Ashton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown is looking to counter with a body kick.#TD2#
Ashton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brown quickly recovers to half guard.
Ashton is breathing heavily.
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!
Brown is looking to control Ashton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Eric Ashton has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Ashton is stalling here. Brown is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ashton seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brown has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Brown landing strikes.
Ashton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ashton wants to control but Brown postures up.
Ashton is not content to let Brown control the position.
You can see the frustration on Ashton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Brown dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ashton looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Ashton misses with a hook to the body
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ashton can do to turn this around?
Brown throws a body kick that misses.
Ashton connects with a solid leg kick.
Brown walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brown throws a shot to the body.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Ashton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brown!
Brown avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ashton.
Ashton scoring with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Ashton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brown rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ashton's guard! Nice work there by Brown!
Ashton is trying to control the position but Brown postures up. #T1#
Brown tries to stand but Ashton is controlling from the bottom.
Ashton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ashton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ashton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard. #REVB#
Ashton scoring with some ground and pound.
Ashton throws an elbow that misses. Brown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ashton's guard. Nice move by Brown!#REVR#
Ashton trying to control the position. #T2#
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Ashton has wrist control.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown postures up.
Brown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Ashton's brow.
Brown wants to stand but Ashton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Ashton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Ashton wants to hit a switch here but Brown passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ashton there!
Ashton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trey Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown continues to stall.#T4#
Ashton tries to lock up and control but Brown gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
Eric Ashton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ashton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ashton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trey Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brown 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 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Brown!

Event: GAMMA#674 Bryant v Mencken
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Ashton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McTearson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
McTearson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ashton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ashton misses with a jab, cross combination.
McTearson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ashton avoids it.
Ashton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ashton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McTearson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ashton.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses.
Ashton misses with a hook
and McTearson counters with a straight right hand.
Ashton swings widly with a right hand
enabling McTearson to counter with a crisp jab.
A right-left combo lands from McTearson.
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!
Ashton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ashton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ashton throws an off balance right hand
and McTearson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McTearson moves out of range of the body kick from Ashton.
Ashton throws a right hand that misses
and McTearson counters with a nice body shot.
Ashton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eric Ashton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTearson moves out of range as Ashton strikes.
McTearson misses with a combination
and Ashton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
McTearson staying out of range there.
McTearson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ashton misses with a hook.
McTearson defending well as Ashton loads up on a big left hand.
McTearson appears to be looking for a big counter.
McTearson misses with a low kick.
McTearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ashton lands a jab.
McTearson moves out of range as Ashton strikes.
McTearson looks for the body kick but Ashton saw that one coming.
McTearson throws a sloppy body shot
and Ashton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ashton throws a shot from downtown. McTearson moves away and avoids it.
Rufus McTearson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McTearson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McTearson throws the left hand but Ashton avoids the punch easily.
Ashton tries to land a body kick
and McTearson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McTearson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McTearson duly obliges. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ashton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McTearson slips under a jab.
McTearson thinks about countering with a head kick.
McTearson dodges the punch combination from Ashton.
McTearson scores with a hook.
McTearson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McTearson moves away from the strike by Ashton.
McTearson is looking to counter punch.
Ashton lands with a nice body kick.
McTearson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McTearson misses with a straight right.
Ashton moves out of range of the body kick.
McTearson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ashton to score with a decent uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Ashton
and McTearson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ashton misses with an uppercut
and McTearson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Ashton scores with a jab to the head.
McTearson 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.
McTearson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ashton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McTearson blocks a head kick by Ashton.
Ashton avoids the body shot from McTearson.
McTearson slips under a jab from Ashton.
McTearson moves away from the strike by Ashton.
A left lands for Ashton.
McTearson throws the left hand but Ashton avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by McTearson.
Ashton lands a nice shot that snaps McTearson's head back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McTearson, right into the meat.
McTearson scores with a jab.
Ashton is looking to score with low kicks.
A big left from Ashton misses. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ashton lands with a nice body kick.
Ashton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ashton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McTearson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McTearson tries to land a front kick but Ashton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab from Ashton.
McTearson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McTearson throws a big shot that misses.
Ashton scores with a nice head shot.
McTearson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTearson throws out a leg kick but Ashton moves out of range and McTearson only half commits.
Ashton scores with a nice body kick.
Ashton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McTearson. McTearson obviously looking to wear him down.
Ashton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McTearson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTearson lands a really nice looking cross but Ashton seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eric Ashton will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McTearson walks into a left hand.
Ashton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ashton thuds his shin into the meat of McTearson's side.
Ashton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McTearson swings for the body but Ashton moves out of range.
Ashton lands a really nice looking cross but McTearson seems unphased. #TD2#
Ashton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McTearson did well to prevent Ashton getting side control.
Ashton working McTearson over with strikes.
McTearson is trying is best to control the position here.
McTearson is trying to control but can't.
Ashton 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.
Ashton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ashton lands a nice short elbow.
Ashton prevents McTearson from improving his position.#T1#
Ashton drops an elbow to the side of McTearson's head.
McTearson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ashton prevents McTearson from improving his position.
McTearson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ashton.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McTearson is trying to control but can't.
McTearson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ashton wants to control but McTearson is keeping him busy.
Ashton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ashton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ashton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ashton is looking to take a break and control but McTearson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Ashton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McTearson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. McTearson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McTearson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ashton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ashton moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
McTearson walks into a jab.
Eric Ashton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A clash of legs there as Ashton blocks the low kick.
McTearson needs to keep his hands up - Ashton had a free shot at his head there.
McTearson throws a nice head kick!
Ashton blocks a low kick nicely.
Ashton throws a jab when McTearson was well out of range.
Ashton thows a left - swing and a miss!
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from Ashton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ashton. McTearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
McTearson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ashton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ashton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McTearson throws a combination that misses
and Ashton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ashton jabs McTearson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by McTearson.#T4#
Ashton throws a push kick but McTearson slaps the foot to one side.
McTearson slips under a jab from Ashton.
McTearson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ashton.
McTearson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ashton throws out the jab.
McTearson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ashton misses with a looping right.
McTearson throws a one two combo.
McTearson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ashton connects with a crisp jab.
Ashton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McTearson throws a big counter combination but Ashton scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McTearson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ashton.
Ashton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McTearson checks a leg kick.
Ashton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McTearson momentarily.
Ashton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Ashton tries to get set, McTearson tries to push him back and clinch up but Ashton manages to avoid the attempt.
Ashton throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling McTearson to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Ashton 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! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ashton drives through with a takedown into McTearson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ashton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Ashton 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.
McTearson controlling Ashton's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McTearson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McTearson pulls Ashton in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Ashton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ashton throwing strikes from guard but McTearson blocks nicely.
McTearson 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#
Ashton is pressing down on McTearson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McTearson won't allow Ashton to sweep him here.
Ashton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ashton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McTearson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Ashton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ashton looking to control.
Ashton looking for a sweep. Not yet Ashton, not yet.
Ashton is trying to control the position but McTearson postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ashton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McTearson throws out the jab.
Ashton misses with a hook.
McTearson throws a hook to the side of Ashton's head but Ashton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McTearson scores with a jab. Ashton acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Ashton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T3#
McTearson trying to remain calm as Ashton controls from the top position.
Ashton tries to score with some ground and pound. McTearson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ashton trying to control the position but McTearson is working away.
Ashton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Ashton tries for a kimura but McTearson is defending well.
Ashton is looking to take a break and control but McTearson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ashton gets to mount! McTearson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Poor strikes thrown by Ashton there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ashton punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Ashton.
Rufus McTearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ashton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McTearson hang on?
Ashton lands a heavy elbow.
Ashton landing strikes from the mount and McTearson is in trouble!
McTearson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ashton working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC2#
McTearson is rocked!
Ashton loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have McTearson scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Ashton land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Ashton stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Ashton!
A victorious Eric Ashton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#671 Bubba v Bryant 3
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Ashton shoots and misses
and Guruland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ashton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ashton ducks under a wild hook from Guruland.
Guruland misses with a hook. Ashton ducked under it nicely.
Ashton misses the jab.
Guruland has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Guruland lands a right hook to the body.
Guruland tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ashton is able to avoid easily.
Guruland tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ashton is able to avoid easily.
Guruland moves out of range as Ashton strikes.
Guruland throws a nice inside leg kick.
Guruland moves away from the strike by Ashton.
Ashton clobbers Guruland with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Guruland misses with a low kick.
Ashton throws a jab but it's blocked by Guruland.
Guruland takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Guruland does it's job there.
Ashton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ashton thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Ashton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guruland moves away.
Guruland misses with a straight right.
Ashton is looking to counter with a body kick.
Guruland tried to score with a low kick but Ashton checks it.
Ashton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Guruland takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Guruland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ashton.
A thudding body kick lands there by Guruland!
Guruland thuds a left hand into Ashton's body.
Ashton is breathing heavily.
Guruland fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ashton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Guruland throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've been told by Ashton's head coaches at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Guruland lands a glancing blow to the side of Ashton's head.
Ashton throws a hook but Guruland avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Guruland.
Jab from Guruland.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guruland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ashton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guruland.
Ashton is looking to counter punch.
Ashton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Guruland counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Guruland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guruland takes one on the button.
Guruland just misses with a punch to the body.
Guruland lands with a good body shot.
Mentor Guruland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ashton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Guruland.
Guruland throws a big shot that misses.
Ashton walks into a jab.
Guruland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Guruland misses with a straight right.
Guruland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ashton was well out of range. Poor timing from Guruland.
Guruland throws a monster overhand right that drops Ashton! Guruland follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mentor Guruland!
Mentor Guruland decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GAMMA#667 Bryant v Bubba 2
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Kind ducks under a wild hook from Ashton.
Kind is looking to counter punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ashton!
Ashton throws a low kick but Kind avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ashton.
Ashton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ashton duly obliges.
Ashton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kind checks a leg kick.
Ashton missing with a left hand there. Kind was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kind throwing a counter right hand but Ashton manages to avoid it.
Kind scores with a nice strike.
Ashton misses with a lunging right hand
and Kind connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot by Ashton.
Ashton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Ashton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ashton throws a looping overhand right but Kind ducks down to avoid it.
Kind jabs Ashton right on the nose. Ashton blinks but takes it well.#T1##TD2#
Ashton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kind managing to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ashton working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kind wants to control the position but Ashton says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ashton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kind trying to hold on to Ashton's head to control him but Ashton postures up.
Kind is concentrating on defense, preventing Ashton from advancing position. #T2#
Ashton working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashton is looking to stall here but Kind recovers full guard.
Kind tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ashton is looking to work some ground and pound but Kind has wrist control.
Kind managing to control the position.
Ashton wants to control from the top but Kind keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Ashton looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Kind does it's job there.
Kind feints a jab promting Ashton to slip. Kind then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ashton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ashton avoids the body shot from Kind.
Ashton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kind.
Eric Ashton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashton throws the kick towards the body but Kind avoids it.#TD2#
Ashton gets a takedown into half guard.
Kind is trying to escape back to his feet but Ashton uses the scramble to pass into side control. #T4#
Kind tries to improve position but can't.
Kind parries the strikes from Ashton easily there. Ashton is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kind to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ashton sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kind is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kind avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ashton.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kind is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ashton working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Ashton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ashton scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Kind.
Ashton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Kind misses the target.
Ashton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ashton avoids the body shot from Kind.
Kind scores with the left hand. Ashton knows he should have avoided that one.
Ashton throws a poor cross that misses
and Kind cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kind throws a body punch but Ashton moves out of range.
Ashton throws a jab when Kind was well out of range.
Jab from Kind.
Ashton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ashton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ashton looks to throw the jab but Kind is out of range.
Kind catches Ashton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Kind misses the jab.
Ashton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Champ Kind is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ashton misses with a takedown
and Kind counters with a straight right hand.
Ashton lands a lovely overhand right.
Kind lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ashton takes a step back to recover.
Kind is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ashton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ashton tries to land a front kick but Kind steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ashton throws a lazy head kick
enabling Kind to counter with a crisp jab.
Kind stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kind wants it to stay on the feet.
Ashton is breathing heavily.
Kind lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Ashton falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kind dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Champ Kind!
Champ Kind seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#662 Bryant v Curry 2
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
A big left from Asai misses. #CL#
Asai takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Ashton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ashton.
A bone on bone clash there as Ashton blocks the leg kick.
Asai swings for the body but Ashton moves out of range.
Ashton throws a shot from downtown. Asai moves away and avoids it.
Ashton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asai on the side of the head.
Asai throws a body kick that misses
and Ashton counters with a straight right hand.
Ashton misses the shot to the body.
Asai moves out of range as Ashton strikes.
Ashton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asai .
Ashton follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Asai works Ashton's body with a nice hook.
We've been told by Asai 's head coaches at The Shark Tank that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ashton misses with a left hand
and Asai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for Asai .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ashton shoots and misses
and Asai counters with a head kick.
Ashton walks into a stiff left hand from Asai .
Ashton misses the jab.#T1#
Ashton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asai is looking to counter punch.
Asai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Ashton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Asai cracks Ashton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Asai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ashton was well out of range. Poor timing from Asai .
A low kick from Asai is predictable there
and Ashton counters with a body kick that stops Asai in his tracks momentarily.
Ashton thuds his right hand into Asai 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Asai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ashton moves out of range as Asai strikes.
Asai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Asai lands a nice shot that snaps Ashton's head back.
Ashton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asai is looking to counter with head kicks.
Asai connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ashton lands a jab.
Asai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ashton.
Asai lands a front kick.
Ashton misses with an uppercut. Asai saw that one coming.
Ashton throws a lazy uppercut
and Asai counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Ashton goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Asai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Asai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ashton.
Asai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ashton.
Asai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ashton takes a step back to recover.
Nice uppercut lands for Asai . That snapped Ashton's head back.
Asai throws a body shot but no joy.
Asai throws a one two combo.
Asai wants to clinch up but Ashton keeps it at a distance.
Ashton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Asai misses with a kick to the body.
Ashton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ashton.
Ashton throws an overhand right that lands on Asai 's shoulder, as Asai tries to avoid the shot.
Asai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
A big left from Ashton misses.
Asai slips a jab from Ashton.
A head kick misses from Asai .
Ashton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ashton slips a straight right by Asai .
Asai throws a lazy head kick
and Ashton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Ashton misses.
Asai takes one to the chin there.
Ashton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ashton ducks under a wild hook from Asai .
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Ashton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Asai tries to move into range but Ashton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Ashton as he connects with a hook.
Asai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ashton.
Asai slips a straight right by Ashton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai throws a lazy right hand but Ashton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ashton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4##CL#
Asai has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Asai .
Asai trying to land knees to the body.
Asai gets underhooks to prevent Ashton's takedown attempt.
Yoshihiro Asai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Ashton.
Asai is struggling to control the position.
Ashton is trying to drag Asai to the mat but Asai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Asai slowing the pace effectively.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ashton can't get the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai just leaning against Ashton, taking a breather.
Asai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ashton is defending well for now.
Ashton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ashton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Asai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ashton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asai bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A jab from Ashton misses.
Ashton misses with a looping left.
Asai scores with a push kick.
Ashton misses the jab.
Asai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Asai scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Ashton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ashton looks to throw a body kick
enabling Asai to counter with a crisp jab.
Ashton tries a head kick but it misses.
Asai is looking to clinch.
Asai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Asai - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ashton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ashton misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Ashton moves out of range of the body kick.
Ashton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asai .
Asai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ashton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Asai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ashton can do to turn this around?
Ashton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ashton.
Ashton scores with a body shot.
Asai lands with a right hand. #CL#
Asai moves into the clinch.
Ashton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Asai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Asai trying to stall but Ashton improves his position.
Ashton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ashton tries for a takedown but Asai manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Ashton gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai pulls Ashton in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T2#
Ashton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Asai trying to keep a closed guard but Ashton is proving a slippery customer.
Ashton throws a big right hand that misses.
Asai looking to control.
Ashton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ashton chips away with some ground and pound.
Ashton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ashton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asai .
Asai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ashton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Asai checks it well.
It looked like Asai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
Ashton misses with a leg kick.
Ashton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asai scores with a nice right hand.
A left and a right from Asai both land. Nice combination.
Ashton scores with a push kick.
Ashton misses the jab.
Ashton scores with a kick to the body.
Asai moves out of range as Ashton strikes.
Ashton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ashton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ashton slips a jab from Asai .#TD2#
Ashton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Asai to the ground. Ashton is now in Asai 's guard.
Ashton throwing strikes from guard but Asai blocks nicely. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ashton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ashton advances position into side control!
Ashton wants to control but Asai is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Ashton tries for a kimura but Asai is defending well.
Asai is looking for a sweep.
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 Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod.
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#
Asai cracks Ashton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asai throws the kick towards the body but Ashton avoids it.
Good work by Asai as he checks the leg kick.
Asai throws an off balance right hand
and Ashton counters with a stiff right hand.
Asai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Ashton misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by Asai - just one landing.
Yoshihiro Asai is winning the standup battle so far.
Asai throws a wild body kick that Ashton sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Ashton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Ashton misses.
Asai darts in trying to clinch
and Ashton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Yoshihiro Asai has been cut.
Asai lands a nice shot to the body.
Ashton avoids the body shot from Asai .
Asai throws an off balance right hand
letting Ashton counter with a right hand. #T1#
Ashton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Asai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Asai lands a nice shot that snaps Ashton's head back.
Jab by Asai .
Ashton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Asai tries to avoid it but Ashton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Asai to the ground. Asai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Asai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asai moves away from the strike by Ashton.
Ashton throws a lazy right hand but Asai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asai misses with a wild combination.
Ashton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ashton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Asai throws a chopping leg kick but Ashton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ashton misses with a straight right. #T2#
Ashton tried to score with a low kick but Asai checks it.
Ashton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asai .
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ashton.
Asai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ashton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ashton misses with a looping left.
Ashton lands a nice shot that snaps Asai 's head back.
A jab from Ashton does it's job there.
Asai looks to clinch
and Ashton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ashton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ashton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ashton missing with a left hand there. Asai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ashton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asai .
Ashton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Asai under the eye.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ashton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ashton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Asai slips under a jab from Ashton.
Ashton misses with a body shot.
Asai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ashton shoots in but no luck this time.
Yoshihiro Asai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Ashton.
Ashton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ashton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ashton has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Asai .
Asai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asai misses with a series of wild punches.
Ashton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Asai scores with a head kick.
Asai cracks Ashton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Asai throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed right hand from Ashton misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Asai . That snapped Ashton's head back. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ashton manages to avoid it.
Asai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A swing and a miss from Ashton.
Ashton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
Asai misses with a straight left.
Ashton slips a jab from Asai .
Eric Ashton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ashton scores with a body shot.
Ashton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Asai defends well and Ashton ends up having to push Asai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ashton dives in for a single leg takedown but Asai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Asai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ashton's head.
Yoshihiro Asai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asai misses with a wild body shot.
Asai blocks a jab.
Ashton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ashton dives in for a single leg takedown but Asai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ashton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Asai !

Event: C16: Aas vs Hyuk
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Teimosia moves out of range of the body kick from Ashton. #CL#
Teimosia closes the distance and clinches.
Ashton working hard to break the clinch.
Ashton tries to score a body lock takedown but Teimosia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Teimosia working aggressively here.
Teimosia lands a left hand.
Ashton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ashton.
Ashton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Teimosia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ashton has Teimosia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Teimosia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hilton Teimosia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Ashton.
A body shot lands from Teimosia.
Ashton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Teimosia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ashton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Teimosia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ashton works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Teimosia pulls Ashton in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Teimosia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ashton's guard. #REVR#
Teimosia trying to control the position from guard on top but Ashton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ashton is pulling down on Teimosia's head to control his posture.
Teimosia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teimosia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ashton's head.
Ashton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Teimosia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Teimosia trying to control but Ashton is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ashton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ashton is looking to sweep but instead, Teimosia has passed into half guard.
Ashton is positioning himself well to prevent Teimosia advancing to mount.
Teimosia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ashton is looking to improve his position.
Teimosia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Teimosia connects with a nice short shot to Ashton's temple.
Teimosia is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ashton is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Ashton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Teimosia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Teimosia's back!
Teimosia trying to control but not successfully.
Well, with Ashton on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Teimosia is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Ashton has good solid back control here.
Ashton thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Teimosia trying to control the position but Ashton manages to sink in the hooks.
Teimosia looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ashton.
Ashton avoiding Teimosia 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
Ashton connects with a big shot to the side of Teimosia's head.
Ashton trying to control.#SUB2#
Teimosia is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ashton gets his way!
Teimosia is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Teimosia covering up well and avoiding damage.
Teimosia is really stuck here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ashton struggling to land strikes to the head as Teimosia covers up.
Ashton has the hooks in. Teimosia is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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 Hilton Teimosia will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Teimosia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Teimosia avoids the head kick by Ashton.
Ashton ducks under a wild hook from Teimosia.
Ashton misses with a straight right.
Teimosia is looking to counter the offense by Ashton and move into the clinch.
Ashton avoids the head kick by Teimosia.
A head kick misses from Ashton.
Teimosia avoids the body shot from Ashton.
Teimosia is looking to counter the offense by Ashton and move into the clinch.
Teimosia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Teimosia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Teimosia tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ashton manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Ashton drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton lands a couple of elbows.
Ashton looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Teimosia holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Teimosia looking for a sweep. Not yet Teimosia, not yet.
Ashton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ashton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Teimosia keeping moving, preventing Ashton from controlling successfully.
Teimosia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ashton wants to control from the top but Teimosia keeps moving.
Ashton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ashton distracts Teimosia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Teimosia controlling the position.
Ashton distracts Teimosia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ashton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teimosia wants to sweep here but Ashton controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Teimosia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ashton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Teimosia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ashton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Teimosia blocks a jab.
Teimosia tries to clinch up but Ashton circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ashton.
Ashton keeps the fight on the outside.
Teimosia tests Ashton's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Teimosia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ashton.
Nice cross by Ashton.
Teimosia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ashton finds it's way round the side to connect with Teimosia's head.
Teimosia staying out of range there.
Ashton walks into a stiff left hand from Teimosia.
Ashton looks to land a left hand but Teimosia moved out of range nicely.
Ashton misses with a hook
and Teimosia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Teimosia. That's going to slow Ashton down.
Teimosia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Teimosia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ashton.#CL#
Teimosia has Ashton up against the cage in a clinch. #T4##TD2#
Ashton gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Teimosia regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ashton preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Teimosia is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ashton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Teimosia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Teimosia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ashton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ashton trying to control the position.
Teimosia trying to control but Ashton is working from the bottom.
Eric Ashton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Teimosia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Ashton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ashton looks to land a left hand but Teimosia moved out of range nicely.
Ashton catches Teimosia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Teimosia blocks a jab.
Ashton throws the kick towards the body but Teimosia avoids it.
Teimosia moves in looking to clinch but Ashton pushes him off.
Ashton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ashton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Teimosia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Ashton - just one landing.
Ashton with a poor takedown
and Teimosia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ashton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ashton lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teimosia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Teimosia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teimosia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eric Ashton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ashton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by Teimosia's head coaches at Brazilian Elite Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Teimosia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ashton.
Ashton misses with a lunging right hand
and Teimosia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab from Teimosia.
Ashton misses with an uppercut.
Teimosia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Teimosia is looking to clinch.
Ashton throws a hook but Teimosia avoids it easily.
Teimosia checks a leg kick.
Eric Ashton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teimosia moves out of range of the strikes.
Ashton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Teimosias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Teimosia tries a low kick but Ashton avoids it.
Ashton misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Ashton. #T2#
Ashton lands a jab to Teimosia's midsection.
Teimosia slips a straight right by Ashton.
Teimosia tries to counter by clinching up but Ashton breaks away and moves out of range.
Ashton shoots in but no luck this time.
Ashton takes a swing at Teimosia's ribcage but misses.
Teimosia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ashton. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Ashton.
Teimosia moves out of range of the strikes.
Teimosia seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Teimosia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Teimosia throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Teimosia closes the distance and clinches.
Ashton has Teimosia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Teimosia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hilton Teimosia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Ashton.
Teimosia misses with the head strike.
Ashton wants a takedown but no success here. #T3#
Teimosia lands with a right to the head.
Teimosia has a couple of punches blocked by Ashton.
Teimosia throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teimosia.
Ashton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Teimosia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Teimosia.
The fight stays on the outside here - Teimosia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Teimosia avoids the head kick by Ashton.
Teimosia throws a sloppy head kick and Ashton moves out of range easily.
Teimosia loads up on a big right hand but Ashton slips the punch.
Teimosia throws a leg kick but Ashton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ashton missing with a left hand there. Teimosia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Teimosia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ashton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ashton with a nice cross.
Teimosia tries to clinch up.
Ashton is looking to land body kicks.
Ashton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ashton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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!
Ashton misses with a looping right.
Teimosia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ashton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ashton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Teimosia throws a hook but Ashton avoids it easily.#CL#
Teimosia has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teimosia.
Teimosia working aggressively here.
Teimosia throws a punch but it's blocked by Ashton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teimosia.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eric Ashton.
I think Ashton 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: C11: Baker vs Ashton
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Baker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Baker blocks the leg kick.
Ashton looks to land a left hand but Baker moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Ashton there.
Baker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ashton misses with a wild body shot.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baker slips under a jab.
Baker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baker avoids a kick to the body.
Ashton works the jab nicely.
Baker throws a body punch but Ashton moves out of range.
Ashton swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Ashton throws a push kick but Baker slaps the foot to one side.
Baker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ashton.
Ashton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baker.
Ashton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baker was well out of range. Poor timing from Ashton.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashton loads up on a big right hand but Baker slips the punch.
Ashton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baker.#T1#
Ashton lands a head shot.
Ashton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baker tries to clinch but Ashton is having none of it.
Baker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ashton.
As Ashton tries to get set, Baker tries to push him back and clinch up but Ashton manages to avoid the attempt.
Ashton misses with the combination.
Baker ducks right into an uppercut from Ashton.
Ashton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baker defending well as Ashton loads up on a big left hand.
Humphrey Baker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ashton.#CL#
Baker moves into the clinch.
Ashton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Baker presses Ashton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ashton can't get the takedown.
Baker lands a left hand.
Baker scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Baker.
Ashton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ashton wants to get back to striking at distance but Baker won't allow it.
Baker misses with the head strike.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ashton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Baker scores with a shoulder strike.
Baker is working Ashton over against the cage.
Baker lands an uppercut.
Ashton tries to break free but Baker pushes him back against the cage.
Baker throws a punch but it's blocked by Ashton.
Ashton goes for a takedown attempt but Baker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Humphrey Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Ashton.#CL#
Baker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ashton, pushing him back against the cage.
Ashton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ashton prevents a body shot from Baker.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ashton tries for a takedown but Baker manages to get underhooks.
Ashton wants to break free but Baker has control.
Ashton can't break the clinch. #T3#
Baker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ashton blocks an uppercut.
Baker lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Baker fails to land.
Baker lands with a short shot to the head.
Baker misses with the head strike.
Baker presses Ashton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ashton working hard to break the clinch.
Ashton looking for a takedown.
Ashton wants to break free but Baker has control.
Baker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ashton wants to get back to striking at distance but Baker won't allow it.
Ashton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baker slips under a jab from Ashton.
Ashton throws a head kick that misses.
Baker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ashton looks winded!
Ashton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ashton misses with a hook. Baker ducked under it nicely.
As Ashton tries to get set, Baker tries to push him back and clinch up but Ashton manages to avoid the attempt.
Baker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ashton misses with a right hand #CL#
and Baker counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baker.
Baker lands a nice shot to the body.
Baker gets underhooks to prevent Ashton's takedown attempt.
Ashton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baker lands a hook that snaps the head of Ashton backwards.
Ashton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ashton is working for takedown but Baker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Baker scores with a hook to the body.
I was talking to Baker's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Baker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ashton backwards.
Baker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Ashton gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Baker regains guard. #ES#
Baker pushes Ashton off and gets back to his feet.
Ashton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ashton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Baker with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Humphrey Baker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Baker does it's job there.
Baker avoids the body shot from Ashton.
Ashton throws a body shot but no joy.
Baker cracks the inside of Ashton's front leg.
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ashton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baker moves out of range as Ashton strikes.
Ashton missing with a left hand there. Baker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ashton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baker, right into the meat.
Baker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ashton's head.
Ashton throws a right hand that misses
and Baker counters with a stiff right hand.
Baker scores with a head kick. Ashton tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC#
Ashton is rocked!
Baker lands a nice looking body shot.
Ashton is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ashton misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Baker moves into the clinch.
Baker lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baker.
Ashton is breathing heavily.
Ashton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baker unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ashton! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Baker is unloading with more strikes now! Ashton drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Humphrey Baker!
Humphrey Baker retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Humphrey Baker thanked Machine Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Combate 9: Khabib vs Xerxes
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Martin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ashton.
Ashton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Martin misses with an uppercut
and Ashton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ashton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice uppercut lands for Martin. That snapped Ashton's head back.
Ashton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martin 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.
Martin staying out of range there.
Ashton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ashton slips a jab from Martin.
Ashton throws the kick towards the body but Martin avoids it.
Ashton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ashton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A punch combination from Martin misses.
Ashton avoids the body shot from Martin.
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ashton is just out of range.
Ashton gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Ashton connects with a leg kick. Martin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Martin digs a good body shot into Ashton's ribs.#T1#
Martin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#
Martin is rocked!
BOOM! Ashton lands a beautiful left hook that drops Martin. Martin tries to recover but Ashton is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Martin lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Ashton!
Eric Ashton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2017

#R1#
Wilkins is looking to clinch but Ashton is avoiding it.
Ashton lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wilkins will feel that in the morning.
Wilkins wants to clinch.
Wilkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Ashton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wilkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Ashton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ashton scores with a body shot.
Wilkins walks into a jab.
Wilkins is looking to clinch but Ashton is avoiding it.
Wilkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Ashton circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ashton connects with a solid leg kick.
Wilkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilkins looks to clinch
and Ashton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wilkins is looking to clinch but Ashton is avoiding it.
Ashton lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilkins tries to clinch up.
Wilkins tries to clinch but Ashton is having none of it.
Ashton lands the left hand.#CUT#
It looks like Larry Wilkins has been cut.
Larry Wilkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ashton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ashton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ashton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#
Wilkins is rocked!
Wilkins tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD#
and Wilkins is countered with a crisp right hand from Ashton that sends him to the canvas! Ashton follows him to the mat into side control.
Wilkins is still in real trouble! Can Ashton finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ashton in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Wilkins looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ashton turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Ashton!
Our winner, Eric Ashton, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2017

#R1#
Ashton tries to land a front kick but Wilson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Wilson closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Ashton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ashton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilson doesn't manage to clinch there - Ashton circles away.
Ashton swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2#
Wilson moves into the clinch.
Wilson prevents a body shot from Ashton.
Ashton tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ashton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wilson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wilson moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ashton finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilson's head.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Ashton.
Ashton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Ashton circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Wilson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wilson is looking to control Ashton's arms but Ashton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wilson has his back to the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Wilson goes for a takedown attempt but Ashton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ashton chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Wilson closes the distance and clinches.
Ashton tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Ashton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ashton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilson is looking to clinch but Ashton is avoiding it.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ashton paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Wilson rushes Ashton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Ashton as the two fighters clinch.
Wilson wants to stall.
Wilson leaning against his opponent.
Ashton can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Ashton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ashton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilson.#T2#
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wilson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wilson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wilson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ashton throwing a counter right hand but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Ashton misses with a hook. Wilson ducked under it nicely.
Ashton 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.
Wilson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ashton loads up on a big right hand but Wilson slips the punch.#CL2#
Wilson moves into range and clinches up with Ashton.
Ashton can't get the takedown.
Wilson is stalling here.
Wilson has Ashton pushed against the cage.
Ashton is looking for a takedown.
Ashton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wilson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Ashton throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
Ashton circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Wilson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ashton, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Ashton lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wilson keeping control of the position.
Wilson tries to roll over but Ashton keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashton thows a huge punch but Wilson dodges it nicely.
Ashton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wilson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ashton.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Ashton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ashton is taking a breather. Wilson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
Ashton lands strikes from half guard.
Ashton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wilson manages to get to full guard.
Ashton wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Wilson 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.
Wilson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Ashton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Wilson tries to clinch up but Ashton circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilson looks to clinch
and Ashton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ashton is just out of range.
Ashton swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson.#CL2#
Wilson clinches. #BC#
Ashton breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Wilson clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Ashton is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wilson can't fight it off and eventually Ashton manages to take the fight to the floor. Wilson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ashton manages to pass to side control.
Ashton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T1#
Ashton is trying to control. Wilson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ashton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ashton is nestled in close to Wilson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ashton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ashton wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
Ashton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wilson is trying to get back to full guard.
Wilson trying to control from the bottom.
Wilson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wilson is not content to let Ashton control the position.
Ashton 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.#T2#
Ashton working the head and body with strikes.
Wilson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ashton is working away from the top position though.
Ashton is looking to take a break and control but Wilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wilson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wilson is trying to stand up here but Ashton is controlling him well.
Ashton lands strikes from half guard.
Ashton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wilson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wilson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ashton is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Wilson tries to roll over but Ashton keeps him under control.
Wilson trying to control from the bottom.
Ashton throwing shots but Wilson is blocking nicely.
Ashton 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.
Ashton throwing shots but Wilson is blocking nicely.
Ashton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wilson is staying active underneath Ashton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ashton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wilson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#
Wilson is rocked!
Wilson wants to control but Ashton is keeping busy.
Wilson is still in real trouble! Can Ashton finish him?#T4#
Ashton is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Wilson is hurt! He's hurt bad - Ashton fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Wilson from any more punishment! Congratulations to Ashton! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Ashton!
A relieved looking Eric Ashton 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: MMAHelsinki - 114
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1##TD#
Laureana dives in and scores a takedown into Ashton's guard.
Ashton is pulling down on Laureana's head. It's preventing any offense from Laureana, at least for the moment.
Laureana tries to free his leg and advance position but Ashton is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Laureana is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Laureana drops back looking for a leg! Ashton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ashton manages to kick Laureana off! Laureana jumps back into Ashton's guard.
Ashton controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Laureana thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ashton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Laureana is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1##SUB#
Laureana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Laureana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ashton controls Laureana momentarily but Laureana frees himself. #SUB#
Laureana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Laureana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ashton has Laureana pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Laureana thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Laureana thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Laureana looking to pass the guard.
Laureana is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ashton pulls Laureana in close to his closed guard and prevents Laureana from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Laureana is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Laureana passes Ashton's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Laureana is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ashton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ashton is trying to control but can't.
Ashton is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Laureana is working for a kimura but Ashton is defending it quite comfortably.
Ashton tries to roll over but Laureana keeps him under control.#T3##SUB#
Laureana seems to be looking for submissions.
Ashton tries to get to full guard but Laureana has control of the leg. #SUB#
Laureana is looking for a kimura but Ashton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Laureana to get the leverage.
Ashton keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Laureana trying to mount his opponent but Ashton defends it. #SUB#
Laureana is looking for a kimura here.
Ashton trying to control from the bottom.
Ashton wants to improve his position but Laureana is controlling well. #SUB#
Laureana is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ashton gets full guard.#T4##SUB#
Laureana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Laureana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Laureana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ashton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Laureana is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ashton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ashton's back!#SUB#
Laureana working for the choke.
Ashton trying to control the action but Laureana just sinks the hooks in.
Ashton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Ashton showing good submission defense here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ashton trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ashton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Laureana haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ashton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Antonio Laureana dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Laureana connects with a nice looking jab.
Laureana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ashton.
Laureana half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Laureana slips a jab from Ashton.
Laureana moves out of range as Ashton strikes.
Laureana drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ashton sprawls and moves away.
Laureana takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#
It looks like Francisco Antonio Laureana has been cut.
Laureana gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ashton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laureana swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ashton pinned against the cage. Ashton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ashton scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Ashton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laureana.
Laureana wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ashton misses with a hook
and Ashton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ashton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laureana moves away.#TD#
Laureana shoots in and bounces Ashton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ashton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ashton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Laureana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Laureana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ashton is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Ashton avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Laureana looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ashton is defending well. Laureana quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ashton has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Laureana celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francisco Antonio Laureana!
During a confident post fight interview, Francisco Antonio Laureana thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFC 269: Dilapidated Ribcage
Date: Mar 19, 2017

#R1#
Ashton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Freeman can pounce on him.
Ashton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Freeman manages to avoid it.
Ashton tries to bum rush Freeman with a series of wild strikes but Freeman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Freeman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Eric Ashton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashton throws a head kick that misses.
Freeman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ashton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Freeman to score with a decent uppercut.
Freeman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Freeman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ashton.
Freeman defending well as Ashton loads up on a big left hand.
Freeman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Freeman moves forwards but Ashton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Freeman walks into a stiff left hand from Ashton.
Freeman lands a glancing blow to the side of Ashton's head.
The fighters circling - Ashton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ashton misses with a lunging right hand
and Freeman counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ashton throws a hook but Freeman avoids it easily.
Ashton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Freeman wants to clinch
and Ashton counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Freeman just misses with a punch to the body.
Ashton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ashton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ashton gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Freeman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ashton misses with a body punch.
Ashton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Ashton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ashton loads up on a big right hand but Freeman slips the punch.
Ashton misses with a right hand
and Freeman counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice combination there by Freeman.
Ashton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been informed that Ashton has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ashton connects with a right hand. Freeman shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freeman tries to move into range but Ashton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ashton misses with a kick to the body.
Ashton throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Freeman counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Ashton misses the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Freeman.
Ashton slips a jab from Freeman.
Ashton misses with a body shot.
Freeman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Freeman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ashton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ashton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Freeman.
Ashton throws a body shot but no joy.
Freeman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Freeman punishes Ashton's body with a nice straight punch.
Ashton throws a lazy uppercut
and Freeman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Freeman avoids a kick to the body.
Ashton looks to throw the jab but Freeman is out of range.
Freeman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Freeman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ashton.
The crowd cheers as Ashton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Freeman doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Ashton misses with a looping left.
Freeman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ashton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ashton throws a shot from downtown. Freeman moves away and avoids it.
Freeman rushes Ashton with punches - Ashton moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Ashton goes down! Freeman follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gavin Freeman!
Gavin Freeman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XXXIV
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Ashton misses with a straight right.
Jenkins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ashton defends it well.
Ashton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jenkins catches Ashton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ashton misses with a hook.
Ashton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ashton 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.
Jenkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jenkins throws a right hand that Ashton ducks under and follows up with a left that Ashton also avoids with ease.
Ashton lands a leg kick that knocks Jenkins off balance momentarily.
Ashton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ashton scores with a nice right hand.
Ashton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ashton throws a jab when Jenkins was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ashton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jenkins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
An inside leg kick lands from Ashton. #T1#
Ashton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ashton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jenkins avoids the body shot from Ashton.
Jenkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ashton.
Ashton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jenkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Eric Ashton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashton lands with an uppercut that bounces Jenkins off the cage and back into range.
Jenkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ashton misses with a straight right.
Jenkins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ashton looks for a takedown but Jenkins sprawls well.
Jenkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jenkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ashton moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ashton throws a looping overhand right but Jenkins ducks down to avoid it.
Jenkins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jenkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ashton.
Jenkins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ashton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slow jab from Ashton misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jenkins.
Jenkins tries to clinch but Ashton is having none of it.
Ashton misses with an uppercut. Jenkins saw that one coming.
Ashton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jenkins.
Jenkins slips a jab from Ashton.
Ashton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jenkins.
Ashton dodges the punch combination from Jenkins. #T3#
Ashton throws a hook but Jenkins blocks it.
Ashton ducks under a wild hook from Jenkins.
Jenkins lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ashton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Ashton.
Ashton scores with a jab.
Jenkins slips under a jab from Ashton.
Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jenkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Jenkins.
Ashton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Jenkins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jenkins wants to take a breather but Ashton is having none of it. #SUB2#
Jenkins wants to work for an arm triangle but Ashton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ashton trying to hold on to Jenkins's head to control him but Jenkins postures up. #T4##SUB2#
Jenkins is working for a kimura but Ashton is defending it quite comfortably.
Ashton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ashton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Jenkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ashton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ashton stays in close to Jenkins's body and controls the position.
Ashton throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Ashton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ashton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenkins.
Jenkins works the jab nicely.
Ashton lands a jab to the head.
Jenkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ashton.
Ashton throws a lazy right hand but Jenkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jenkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jenkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Ashton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jenkins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jenkins ducks under a wild hook from Ashton.
Jenkins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jenkins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton throws a body kick that misses.
Jenkins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jenkins looks for the body kick but Ashton saw that one coming.
And Ashton counters with a quick kick to the body but Jenkins blocks it.
Ashton walks into a jab.
Jenkins connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Jenkins moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jenkins just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Ashton gets a double leg takedown into Jenkins's guard.
Jenkins trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Jenkins is looking for a triangle but Ashton pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Jenkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ashton defends it easily.
Ashton with a nice head shot there.
Ashton cracks Jenkins with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenkins is trying to control the position but Ashton postures up. #T2##SUB2#
Jenkins throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ashton escapes and throws Jenkins's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jenkins is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ashton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jenkins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ashton scoring with punches from side control.
Jenkins is looking for a sweep.
Ashton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jenkins can do to turn this around?
Check out the look on Ashton's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins is trying to get back to half guard.
Ashton trying to control the action but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Jenkins is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Ashton is putting a hurting on Jenkins here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jenkins is trying to improve his position.
Jenkins is not content to let Ashton control the position.
Jenkins is trying to get back to half guard.
Jenkins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jenkins is trying to get back to half guard.
Jenkins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ashton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Jenkins actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Ashton working Jenkins over with strikes.
Ashton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashton slows the pace down in half guard.
Ashton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jenkins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ashton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jenkins's head. #SUB2#
Jenkins looking for submissions off his back.
Ashton lands strikes from half guard.
Jenkins is pressing down on Ashton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Eric Ashton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ashton scoring with some ground and pound.
Jenkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Ashton 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#
Ashton throws an overhand right that lands on Jenkins's shoulder, as Jenkins tries to avoid the shot.
Jenkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ashton throws out the jab.
Ashton misses with a straight right.
Ashton lands with a kick to the temple. Jenkins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ashton missing with a left hand there. Jenkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ashton scores with a leg kick.
Jenkins misses with a kick to the body.
Eric Ashton is winning the standup battle so far.
Jenkins ducks under a wild hook from Ashton.
Jenkins slips a straight right by Ashton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton misses the jab.
Ashton connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC#
Jenkins is rocked!
Jenkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ashton.
Ashton looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jenkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ashton sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Ashton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jenkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Ashton misses the target.
Jenkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ashton manages to avoid it.
And Ashton counters with a quick kick to the body but Jenkins blocks it.
Ashton misses with a straight left.
Ashton missing with a left hand there. Jenkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jenkins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ashton defends it well.
Jenkins staying out of range there.
Ashton throws a sloppy head kick and Jenkins moves out of range easily.
Ashton does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jenkins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ashton defends it well.
Jenkins throws a push kick but Ashton slaps the foot to one side.
Ashton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jenkins looks for the body kick but Ashton saw that one coming.
Jenkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Ashton throws a hook but Jenkins avoids it easily.
Thurgood Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ashton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jenkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jenkins misses with a hook
enabling Ashton to counter with a crisp jab.
Ashton scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Ashton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ashton lands with a slapping head kick.
Ashton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jenkins's calf.
Jenkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Ashton counters with a nice uppercut.
Jenkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Ashton finish him?
Ashton throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
so Jenkins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ashton keeping full guard, as Jenkins tries to pass.
Jenkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Ashton pulls Jenkins in close to prevent any damage.
Ashton is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Jenkins won't allow Ashton to sweep him here.
Jenkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ashton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ashton 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.
Ashton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ashton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jenkins's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Jenkins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ashton passes into half guard.
Jenkins moves into full guard. #T4#
Ashton trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Ashton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ashton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ashton wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jenkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ashton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jenkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Jenkins, not yet.
Eric Ashton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ashton connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Jenkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Ashton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ashton 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Ashton!
A very excited looking Eric Ashton 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: OFC 254: Future Vintage
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Ashton blocks a head kick by Ruzic.
Some bone on bone action there as Ashton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Eric Ashton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashton throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Ruzic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ashton on his heels. He'll look to pass Ashton's guard now, I'm sure.
Ruzic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ashton 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruzic throws a big elbow that misses.
Ashton controlling the position.
Ruzic wants to control from the top but Ashton keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruzic postures up in Ashton's guard and throws a big left but Ashton blocks it.
Ashton controlling the position.#T1#
Ruzic wants to stand but Ashton is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Ruzic dives in and scores a takedown into Ashton's guard.
Ruzic tries to free his leg and advance position but Ashton is retaining full guard.
Ashton looking for a sweep. Not yet Ashton, not yet.
Ruzic throws a strike but Ashton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruzic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ashton postures up. #T2#
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruzic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ashton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ashton won't allow Ruzic to get back to his feet.
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruzic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruzic looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Ruzic gets caught napping as Ashton dives in and scores a takedown. Ruzic manages to retain guard.
Ruzic looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ashton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Ruzic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ashton is working away from the top position though.
Ashton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ruzic is looking to escape.
Ruzic wants to get back to full guard.
Ruzic is refusing to be controlled, as Ashton sits in half guard.
Ruzic is looking for a sweep. Ashton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruzic pushes Ashton off looking to stand but Ashton dives back in and keeps control.
Ashton controlling the action here.
Ruzic is looking for a sweep. Ashton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#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.
Ashton is thwarting Ruzic's attempts to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ashton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ruzic slips under a jab.
Ruzic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ashton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruzic somewhat.
Ruzic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
It looks like Josip Ruzic has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ashton misses with an uppercut. Ruzic saw that one coming.
Ruzic takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Ashton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josip Ruzic'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.
#R2#
Ashton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruzic's head.
Ruzic has his takedown stuffed
and Ashton counters with a left right combination that sends Ruzic crashing to the mat - Ashton wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Ruzic out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Ashton!
During a confident post fight interview, Eric Ashton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XXXI
Date: Jan 04, 2017

#R1#
Ashton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ashton takes a swing at Chulainn's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Ashton.#TD#
Ashton gets caught flat footed, as Chulainn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chulainn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chulainn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ashton's head.
Chulainn stopping the sweep attempt from Ashton.
Chulainn throwing strikes from guard but Ashton blocks nicely.
Chulainn is looking to work some ground and pound but Ashton has wrist control.
Ashton keeping moving, preventing Chulainn from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chulainn pushes down on Ashton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ashton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Chulainn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chulainn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chulainn wants to pass the guard but Ashton is defending well.
Ashton is trying to maintain the position but Chulainn is very close to passing his half guard.
Chulainn is looking to stall here but Ashton recovers full guard.
Chulainn lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Chulainn trying to control but Ashton is working from the bottom.
Chulainn postures up in Ashton's guard and throws a big left but Ashton blocks it.
Ashton trying to control the position.
Chulainn lands a couple of digs.
Chulainn is looking to work some ground and pound but Ashton has wrist control.
Our spies down at at Gorilla Warfare Academy inform us that Ashton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chulainn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chulainn with the ground and pound but Ashton uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Chulainn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ashton has his hands on Chulainn's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Chulainn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ashton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ashton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Chulainn keeping moving, preventing Ashton from controlling successfully.
Ashton won't allow Chulainn to sweep him here.
Ashton trying to control but Chulainn is working from the bottom.
Ashton won't allow Chulainn to sweep him here.
Ashton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chulainn striking off his back. #T4#
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Chulainn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chulainn wants to sweep here but Ashton controlling him for the moment.
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Chulainn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ashton chips away with some ground and pound.
Chulainn looking for a sweep. Not yet Chulainn, not yet.
Ashton postures up and lands a big shot to Chulainn's brow.
Ashton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ashton postures up and lands a big shot to Chulainn's brow.
Ashton wants to control from the top but Chulainn keeps moving.
Chulainn has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ashton has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cu Chulainn 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#
Chulainn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chulainn misses with an uppercut
and Ashton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Chulainn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ashton is trying to get back to half guard.
Chulainn taking a break here but Ashton is having none of it and regains half guard.
Chulainn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chulainn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulainn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cu Chulainn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ashton wants to control but Chulainn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chulainn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ashton is trying to control but Chulainn manages to pass to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Chulainn thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ashton is working to get back to half guard.
Ashton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ashton has hold of Chulainn's hands but Chulainn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chulainn is thwarting Ashton's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chulainn lands a nice short elbow.
Ashton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chulainn.
Ashton keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ashton works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Chulainn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ashton is trying to control the position but Chulainn postures up.
We've been hearing that Chulainn has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chulainn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chulainn trying to control but Ashton is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chulainn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chulainn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ashton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Chulainn 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.#T3#
Chulainn wants to improve his position but instead Ashton has moved into half guard.
Ashton lands with a punch from half guard.
Ashton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chulainn keeps working.
Chulainn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ashton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chulainn is trying to control but can't.
Chulainn gets back to full guard.
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Chulainn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ashton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Ashton chips away with some ground and pound.
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Chulainn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chulainn has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ashton has passed into side control.
Chulainn is not content to let Ashton control the position.
Chulainn is looking for a sweep.
Chulainn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ashton can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ashton landing a few strikes.
Ashton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
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 Cu Chulainn 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ashton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chulainn to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Chulainn gets a double leg takedown into Ashton's guard.
Ashton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ashton working the head and body with strikes.
Chulainn trying to hold on to Ashton's head to control him but Ashton postures up.
Ashton trying to control the action but Chulainn is working from the bottom.
Ashton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulainn trying to control but Ashton postures up.
Ashton trying to control from half guard but Chulainn is working away. #T1#
Ashton prevents Chulainn from improving his position.
Ashton is keen to just control but Chulainn is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Ashton.
Ashton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ashton is looking to take a break and control but Chulainn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #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.
Ashton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chulainn gets full guard.
Ashton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chulainn's head.
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Chulainn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Chulainn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ashton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Ashton is trying to maintain the position but Chulainn is very close to passing his half guard.
Chulainn lands strikes from half guard.
Chulainn is looking to stall here but Ashton recovers full guard.
Chulainn preventing the sweep. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chulainn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chulainn passes Ashton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ashton is trying to get back to full guard.
Eric Ashton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chulainn throws a strike but Ashton avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ashton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ashton keeping moving, preventing Chulainn from controlling successfully.
Ashton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chulainn trying to control but Ashton is working from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cu Chulainn!
Cu Chulainn took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, AnonymouS for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2016

#R1#
Thacker misses with a double jab
and Ashton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thacker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ashton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thacker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thacker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ashton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ashton throwing a counter right hand but Thacker manages to avoid it.
Thacker misses with a hook.
Thacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ashton.
Thacker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thacker lands a jab to Ashton's midsection.
Thacker needs to keep his hands up - Ashton had a free shot at his head there.
Thacker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Thacker throws a head kick but Ashton moves out of range.
Thacker throws an off balance right hand
and Ashton counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Thacker has managed to clinch.
Thacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thacker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thacker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Thacker has a couple of punches blocked by Ashton.
Ashton wants a takedown but no success here.
Thacker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ashton backwards.
Thacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Ashton.
Thacker swings wildly with an uppercut but Ashton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thacker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ashtons head. #T2##BC#
Ashton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ashton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thacker manages to avoid it.
Jab by Thacker.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Thacker throws a body shot but no joy.
Thacker misses with an uppercut
and Thacker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Thacker misses.
Thacker throws a series of punches but Ashton avoids them all with ease.
A quick step to the side and Ashton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thacker takes a swing at Ashton's ribcage but misses.
Thacker lands with a right hand.
Ashton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Thacker works Ashton's body with a nice hook.
Thacker scores with a shot to the body.
Alasdair Thacker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Thacker catches Ashton right on the button with a cross.
Thacker cracks Ashton with an open hand slap.
Ashton misses with a right hand
and Thacker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thacker scores with a hook to the body. Ashton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thacker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ashton.
Thacker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Thacker as he connects with a hook.
Ashton throws a shot from downtown. Thacker moves away and avoids it.
Thacker throws an overhand right that lands on Ashton's shoulder, as Ashton tries to avoid the shot.
Ashton scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ashton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thacker.
Thacker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thacker thuds a left hand into Ashton's body.
Thacker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ashton manages to avoid it.
It looked like Ashton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Thacker misses.
Ashton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Thacker misses.
Thacker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Ashton counters with a shoot takedown. Thacker fights it but they end up in guard.
Ashton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thacker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alasdair Thacker dominated that round.
That's time! Ashton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Thacker.
Thacker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ashton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ashton moves out of range of the body kick.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ashton walks into a straight right hand from Thacker.
Thacker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ashton. Ashton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thacker misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton tries to break the clinch but Thacker is controlling the position.
Ashton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thacker misses with an elbow strike. #T1#
Thacker misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Ashton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Thacker instigates a clinch.
Thacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ashton wants to stall.
Ashton blocks a body shot from Thacker.
Thacker lands an elbow that stopped Ashton in his tracks for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thacker.
Thacker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ashton avoids it.#BC#
Ashton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ashton checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Thacker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ashton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ashton scores with a body shot.
Thacker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thacker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ashton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ashton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thacker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thacker. That's going to slow Ashton down.
Ashton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thacker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Thacker clinches up with Ashton and pushes him back against the cage.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thacker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thacker stops a takedown attempt from Ashton. #T3##BC#
Ashton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ashton takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Thacker instigates a clinch.
Ashton blocks an uppercut.
Ashton wants to break free but Thacker has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thacker.
Ashton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thacker pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Thacker instigates a clinch.
Thacker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ashton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thacker scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Thacker is leaning against Ashton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ashton wants to take the fight to the mat but Thacker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thacker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ashton blocking some punches.
Ashton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thacker misses with a punch on the inside.
Thacker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thacker lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thacker tries to land a knee to the head but Ashton blocks with his arms.
Thacker throws a head punch that misses.
Thacker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ashton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alasdair Thacker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ashton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Thacker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ashton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ashton staying out of range there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thacker scores with a shot to the body.
Thacker throws a hook but Ashton avoids it easily.
Ashton attempts a counter takedown but Thacker avoids it well and moves away.
Thacker misses with a body shot.
It looked like Ashton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ashton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Ashton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Thacker moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton tries to break free but Thacker pushes him back against the cage.
Thacker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Thacker misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thacker.
Thacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ashton wants a takedown but no success here.
Thacker lands a left hand.
Thacker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thacker misses with the head strike.
Ashton wants to take the fight to the mat but Thacker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thacker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ashton prevents a body shot from Thacker.
Thacker throws a head punch that misses.
Thacker misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thacker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thacker taking a breather.
Ashton is trying to drag Thacker to the mat but Thacker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Ashton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thacker.
Thacker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ashton backwards.
Ashton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thacker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thacker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thacker swings wildly with an uppercut but Ashton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Thacker fails to land. #T3#
Ashton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thacker misses with a punch to the body.
Ashton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thacker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thacker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ashton backwards.
Thacker misses with the head strike.
Thacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thacker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ashton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ashton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Thacker fails to land.
Thacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Thacker.
Stalling in the clinch from Thacker.
Ashton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eric Ashton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ashton tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Ashton breaks from the clinch.
Thacker connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Thacker instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right hook to the body lands for Ashton.
Ashton slowing the pace effectively.
Ashton tries to throw a body punch but Thacker avoids it by throwing Ashton back against the cage.
Alasdair Thacker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thacker tries a body shot but Ashton blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alasdair Thacker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thacker 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alasdair Thacker!
Alasdair Thacker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Epic Hype Night 2: Overload
Date: Oct 26, 2016

#R1#
Ashton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ashton there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Jim clinches with his opponent.
Ashton tries to score a body lock takedown but Jim shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ashton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jim is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ashton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ashton blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Jim fails to land.
Jim misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Ashton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ashton swats away the attempt to clinch by Jim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jim scores with a nice right hand.
Taiga Jim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ashton throws out the jab.
Jim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ashton sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1##CL#
Jim clinches up with Ashton and pushes him back against the cage.
Jim is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jim scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jim tries to stall but Ashton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jim is struggling to control the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jim.
Jim tries to stall but Ashton uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #TD2#
Ashton gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ashton is looking to work some ground and pound but Jim has wrist control.#T2#
Jim can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ashton controls the pace.
My spies in Gorilla Warfare MMA inform me that Ashton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ashton wants to pass the guard but Jim is keeping the position.
Jim seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashton stopping the sweep attempt from Jim.
Ashton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like Ashton 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ashton wants to pass the guard but Jim is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Jim misses with the combination.
Ashton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jim lands a jab.
Ashton looks to throw the jab but Jim is out of range.
The fighters circling - Jim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jim lands a glancing blow to the side of Ashton's head.
Jim paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jim swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Ashton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jim is looking to clinch.
Jim misses with a straight left.
Ashton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jim scores with the left hand. Ashton knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Ashton misses with a left hand
and Jim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jim swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ashton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jim stalks Ashton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ashton's face. Ashton staggers backwards, shaken.
Jim works the jab nicely.
Ashton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jim throws a poor cross that misses
and Ashton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jim digs a good body shot into Ashton's ribs.
Jim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ashton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jim is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ashton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jim uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Jim.
Jim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ashton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taiga Jim dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jim moves to clinch but Ashton breaks away
and Jim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jim connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ashton moves away.
Ashton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jim lands with an uppercut that bounces Ashton off the cage and back into range.
Jim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ashton.
Jab, jab by Jim - just one landing. #CL#
Jim has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Jim.
Jim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ashton blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Jim tries to work over Ashton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ashton tries to score a body lock takedown but Jim shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jim.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ashton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jim swings wildly with an uppercut but Ashton uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Ashton wants the takedown. Jim is fighting it off but Ashton persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jim's guard against the cage.
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Jim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Ashton preventing the sweep.
Ashton trying to control but Jim is working from the bottom.
Ashton stopping the sweep attempt from Jim.
Ashton throwing strikes but missing.
Ashton is working Jim over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ashton pushing down on Jim's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ashton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Jim is not content to let Ashton control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jim manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ashton can do to turn this around?
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Jim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jim is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jim takes a swing at Ashton's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Jim moves into the clinch.#T4#
Jim throws a head punch that misses.
Ashton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jim fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jim scores with a sloppy right hand. Ashton should have avoided that one.
Jim looks to land a right hand but Ashton moved out of range.
Ashton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A lazy left from Jim finds it's target.
A good leg kick by Jim.
Jim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ashton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jim moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jim takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jim throws a body punch but Ashton moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taiga Jim dominated that second round.
That's time! Jim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jim darts in trying to clinch
and Ashton counters with a straight right hand.
Jim cracks a nice hook into Ashton's ribs.
Jim tries to clinch up but Ashton circles away and keeps his distance.
Jim lands an overhand right.
Jim connects with a solid leg kick.
Jim is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jim throws a nice looking combination but Ashton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ashton! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jim scores with a shot to the body.
Jim misses with a combination
and Ashton counters with a straight right hand.
Jim takes one on the button.#ROC2#
Jim is rocked!#T1#
Ashton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ashton takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Jim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jim presses Ashton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ashton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ashton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jim is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jim displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ashton up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ashton.
Jim's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ashton blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Jim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jim trying to stall but Ashton improves his position.
Jim lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jim is struggling to control the position.
The referee calls for Ashton to work.
Jim working aggressively here. #T3#
Jim can't find room to land a body shot as Ashton controls the action.
Jim lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ashton backwards.
Ashton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ashton blocking some punches.
Ashton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jim after a bit of a struggle.
Taiga Jim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Ashton.
Ashton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jim is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jim tries a body shot but Ashton blocks it.
Jim lands a body punch.
Jim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jim prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Jim fails to land.
Taiga Jim has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Jim fails to land.
Jim lands a nice uppercut.
Jim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jim stalling.
Eric Ashton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jim misses with a punch to the body.
Jim misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Jim - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jim dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jim misses with the head strike.
Ashton tries a body shot but Jim blocks it.

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

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

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

Event: GEN presents EPIC HYPE NIGHT!
Date: Sep 21, 2016

#R1#
Walcott lands with a nice body punch.
Ashton lands a lovely overhand right.
Walcott misses with a head kick.
Ashton is looking to counter punch.
Ashton jabs Walcott to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Walcott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walcott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ashton throws out the jab.
Walcott throws out a counter right but Ashton avoids it with no problem.
Walcott fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ashton checks a low kick from Walcott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walcott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ashton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Walcott sprawls and moves away.
Joe Walcott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Ashton.
Walcott stuns Ashton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ashton 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.#T1#
Walcott misses with a hook to the body
and Ashton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ashton scores with a decent looking hook.
Walcott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ashton manages to avoid it.
Walcott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Ashton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Decent striking displayed by Walcott there.
Ashton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ashton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ashton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walcott.#T2#
Walcott misses with a double jab.
Walcott looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Ashton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walcott trying to control here.
Ashton controlling the action here.
Walcott tries to roll over but Ashton keeps him under control.#T3#
Ashton is looking to take a break and control but Walcott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ashton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ashton is controlling the pace.
Ashton is thwarting Walcott's attempts to control the position.
Ashton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ashton wants to pass the guard but Walcott is defending well.
Walcott is controlling Ashton's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Walcott bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A cross from Ashton lands.
Walcott scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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 Eric Ashton will probably get the nod.
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#
Ashton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walcott.
A head kick misses from Walcott.
It looked like Ashton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Walcott throws a body shot but no joy.
Ashton throwing a counter right hand but Walcott manages to avoid it.
Ashton shoots for a double leg takedown but Walcott sprawls well. He's pushed Ashton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Walcott scores with a jab.
Walcott tries to land a front kick but Ashton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ashton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ashton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Walcott misses
and Ashton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walcott is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ashton rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Walcott jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Walcott misses with a wild body shot.
Ashton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ashton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Walcott lands a nice hook to Ashton's body. Ashton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Walcott lands a jab to Ashton's midsection.
Walcott swings for the body but Ashton moves out of range.
Ashton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ashton cracks Walcott with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Walcott misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Ashton throws a poor cross that misses
and Ashton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walcott thuds a left hand into Ashton's body.
Walcott misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walcott takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Ashton.
Walcott cracks a nice hook into Ashton's ribs.
Walcott throws a body punch but Ashton moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Ashton misses the target.
Ashton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Walcott counter with a right hand. #T3#
Walcott throws out a powerful jab.
Walcott connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Walcott has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Walcott looks to score with a jab to the body but Ashton is just out of range.
Walcott misses with a looping right.
It looked like Ashton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Ashton finds it's way through Walcott's defenses.
Walcott with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Walcott scores with a three punch combo!
Walcott swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ashton counters with a left to the body. #T4#
A lazy left from Ashton finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walcott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ashton.
Ashton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walcott connects with a crisp jab.
Ashton throws a hook but Walcott blocks it.
Walcott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ashton moves away.
Ashton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Walcott ducks under a wild hook from Ashton.
Walcott feints and then cracks Ashton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ashton down.
A big right from Walcott misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Walcott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ashton loads up on a big right hand but Walcott slips the punch.
Walcott looks to score with a jab to the body but Ashton is just out of range.
Ashton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ashton feinted with a counter takedown.
Walcott lands with a thumping leg kick.
Walcott fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ashton.
Ashton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walcott.
Walcott looks to land a left hand but Ashton moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Ashton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ashton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walcott. #T1##TD#
Ashton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ashton is stalling in the full guard.
Walcott pulls Ashton in close to prevent any damage.
Ashton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walcott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ashton wants to pass the guard but Walcott is keeping the position.#T2#
Walcott wants to sweep here but Ashton controlling him for the moment.
Ashton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Ashton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ashton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walcott. Ashton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ashton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walcott. #T3#
Walcott misses with a straight left.
Ashton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Walcott just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Ashton misses the target.
Walcott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ashton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A head kick misses from Walcott.
Walcott slips a straight right by Ashton.
Ashton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walcott looks to score with a jab to the body but Ashton is just out of range.#T4#
Walcott lands the left hand.
Walcott looks to land a body kick but Ashton moved away.
Ashton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ashton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walcott.
A jab from Ashton misses.
Walcott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Ashton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walcott throws a one two combo.
Joe Walcott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ashton looks to throw the jab but Walcott is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Walcott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Walcott 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Walcott!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2016

#R1##TD2#
McElroy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McElroy showed some decent athleticism there.
McElroy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ashton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ashton is pressing down on McElroy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ashton 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#
McElroy wants to get back to full guard.
Ashton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McElroy defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McElroy is trying to stand.
Ashton trying to mount his opponent but McElroy defends it. #T1#
Ashton controlling the action here.
McElroy won't allow Ashton to pass to mount.
McElroy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ashton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McElroy wants to improve his position but Ashton is controlling well.
Ashton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McElroy taking some punishment here, with Ashton in his half guard. #T2#
Ashton passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ashton raining down shots from the mount!#SUB#
Ashton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ashton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ashton lands a heavy elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ashton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ashton controlling his opponent.
We've been hearing that Ashton has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Ashton is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McElroy has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McElroy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ashton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Ashton lands a big shot there that rocks McElroy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ashton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ashton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McElroy for as long as he can get away with.
Ashton lands a big shot to the head and McElroy winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Eric Ashton!
Our winner, Eric Ashton, 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: G #30 KOIZUMI vs GOODMAN
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Cane staying out of range there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cane has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ashton looks to land a left hand but Cane moved out of range nicely.
Ashton punishes Cane's body with a nice straight punch.
Ashton looks to land a left hand but Cane moved out of range nicely.
Cane with the counter takedown but Ashton avoids it easily.
Ashton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ashton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cane was well out of range. Poor timing from Ashton.
A little jabbing left from Cane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cane throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ashton is defended easily by Cane.
Cane drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ashton defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton shoots in looking for a takedown but Cane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ashton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1##TD#
Ashton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ashton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Cane's face as Ashton controls the position.
Ashton throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Ashton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ashton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cane tries to bench press Ashton off him but Ashton keeps the position.
Cane wants to control but Ashton postures up.
Ashton tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cane wants to control but Ashton postures up.#T2#
Cane avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ashton.
We've been hearing that Ashton has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ashton in side control, throwing shots but Cane defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashton is looking to take a break and control but Cane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ashton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cane sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cane managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ashton.
Cane is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ashton connects with a decent elbow.
Ashton controls the position.
Ashton is looking to take a break and control but Cane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Ashton throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ashton lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ashton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ashton happy to just control the position for now.
Ashton throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4#
Ashton throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ashton throws a strike aimed at the side of Cane's head but Cane avoids it well.
Ashton 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.
Ashton trying to control the action but Cane is working from the bottom.
Cane is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cane is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ashton slows the pace down in half guard.
Ashton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Ashton 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#
Cane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Cane gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ashton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Eric Ashton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ashton throws a big elbow that misses.
Ashton with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton trying to control but Cane is working from the bottom.
Ashton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cane works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Cane keeping moving, preventing Ashton from controlling successfully.
Ashton stopping the sweep attempt from Cane.
Ashton pushing down on Cane's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cane works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Cane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cane tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ashton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cane pulls Ashton in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Darnell Cane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ashton misses with a looping right.
Ashton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cane moves away.
Cane takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ashton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cane circles away.
Cane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ashton looks to land a right hand but Cane moved out of range.
Ashton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cane.
Ashton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Cane looks to score with a jab to the body but Ashton is just out of range.
Ashton misses with an uppercut.
Ashton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ashton somewhat.
Cane lands a nice looking body shot.
Cane throws a jab but it's blocked by Ashton.
An attempted straight right counter from Ashton misses the target.
Cane stuns Ashton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown but Cane shows good takedown defense. #T4##TD#
Cane gets caught flat footed, as Ashton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ashton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cane can do to turn this around?
Ashton is working Cane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ashton throws a big right hand that misses.
Cane is trying to keep Ashton in close.
Ashton throwing strikes but missing.
Ashton cracks Cane with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ashton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cane is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Ashton dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ashton misses with a hook. Cane ducked under it nicely.
Ashton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cane at a distance.
Ashton misses with a two punch combination.
Cane throws a lazy right hand but Ashton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ashton avoids the body shot from Cane.
Ashton throws a lazy right hand but Cane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane misses with a wild combination.
Ashton misses the jab.#T1#
Cane throws a nice looking combination but Ashton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cane misses with a wild body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ashton.
A swing and a miss from Cane.
Cane scores with a jab to the body.
Ashton moves away from the strike by Cane.
Darnell Cane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Cane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ashton.
Eric Ashton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cane throws a body shot but no joy.
Darnell Cane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cane swings for the body but Ashton moves out of range.
Ashton avoids the body shot from Cane.
Ashton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cane swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cane slips a straight right by Ashton.
Cane drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ashton defends it well.
Cane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cane throws a lazy uppercut
and Cane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ashton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cane avoids it really well and circles away.
Cane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ashton throws a shot from downtown. Cane moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Ashton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cane's head.
Cane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ashton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ashton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Ashton.
A counter left hand to the body from Ashton misses its target.
Cane throws a body shot but no joy.
Cane thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Ashton does it's job there.
Ashton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown but Cane shows good takedown defense.
Ashton closes the distance and clinches up with Cane, looking for a takedown. Ashton pushes Cane against the cage but Cane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
Cane defending well as Ashton loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Ashton drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ashton throws a big right hand that misses.
Ashton wants to control from the top but Cane keeps moving.
Ashton is looking to work some ground and pound but Cane has wrist control.
Ashton landing with the ground and pound.
Cane doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Eric Ashton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Ashton lying in Cane's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Cane decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Ashton taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darnell Cane!
Darnell Cane bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: G #22 DUFU vs FORD
Date: Jun 08, 2016

#R1#
A big left from Ashton misses.
Martinez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ashton misses the jab.
Martinez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ashton.
Jab from Martinez.#CL#
Ashton instigates a clinch.
Ashton blocks a body shot from Martinez.
A short uppercut from Martinez.
Martinez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton wants a takedown but no success here.
I was talking to Ashton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ashton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Martinez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Martinez swings wildly with an uppercut but Ashton uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Martinez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martinez throws a head punch that misses.
Martinez misses with some punches.
Ashton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Martinez pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Martinez misses with a straight left.
Ashton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Martinez. Beautiful body shot.
Martinez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ashton on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T2#
Martinez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ashton moves away.
Martinez lands with a straight right. Ashton didn't see that one coming.
Martinez ducks under a wild hook from Ashton.
Ashton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martinez.
Ashton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Martinez misses with a looping right.
Ashton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Martinez clinches.
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!
Ashton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Martinez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Martinez has a couple of punches blocked by Ashton.
Martinez gets through Ashton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ashton blocks a body shot from Martinez.
Ashton blocks an uppercut.
Martinez has a couple of punches blocked by Ashton.
Martinez misses with a body punch. #T3#
Martinez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martinez has a couple of punches blocked by Ashton.
Ashton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martinez can't find room to land a body shot as Ashton controls the action.
Martinez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ashton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martinez working aggressively here.
Martinez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martinez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martinez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ashton avoiding damage.
Martinez tries to work over Ashton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Ashton blocking some punches. #TD#
Ashton has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Martinez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Martinez tries to escape but Ashton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Martinez covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Martinez 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ashton misses with a punch to the head.
Ashton punches the canvas rather than the man.
Ashton missing with strikes from the back.
Ashton missing with strikes from the back.
Martinez trying to control the hands but Ashton breaks the grip.
Martinez has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Ashton.
Ashton is controlling the position but Martinez somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osvaldo Martinez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ashton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Martinez connects with a body shot.
Martinez connects with a solid leg kick.
Martinez tries a head kick but it misses.
Ashton ducks under a wild hook from Martinez.
Ashton thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez doesn't manage to clinch there - Ashton circles away.
Ashton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Martinez feints and then cracks Ashton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ashton down.
Martinez lunges at Ashton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ashton's hand.
Osvaldo Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashton blocks a head kick by Martinez. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Martinez.
Martinez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Martinez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ashton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ashton looks to throw the jab but Martinez is out of range.
Ashton keeps the fight on the outside.
Some bone on bone action there as Ashton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Martinez throws a leg kick but Ashton moved away.
Martinez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ashton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Martinez throws a front kick that sends Ashton stumbling back into the cage.
Osvaldo Martinez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Martinez.
Ashton scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Osvaldo Martinez has been cut.
Martinez chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Ashton loads up on a big right hand but Martinez slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ashton scores with a jab to the head.
Martinez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ashton looks to throw the jab but Martinez is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Martinez misses.
Martinez takes one to the chin there.
Martinez misses with a body shot.
Martinez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Martinez takes a swing at Ashton's ribcage but misses.
Ashton blocks a head kick by Martinez.
A head kick by Martinez misses
and Ashton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ashton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Martinez's head.#T3#
Ashton misses with an uppercut.
Ashton throws a lazy right hand but Martinez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body kick from Martinez.
Martinez blocks a jab.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses
letting Ashton counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Martinez.
Martinez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martinez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Martinez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Martinez digs a good hook to Ashton's body.
Ashton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Martinez tries to clinch
and Ashton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Martinez thinking.
Martinez gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ashton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Martinez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martinez dives in for a single leg takedown but Ashton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters circling - Martinez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martinez defending well as Ashton loads up on a big left hand.
Martinez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Martinez misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Ashton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Martinez won't be happy with that.
Ashton 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.
Ashton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Martinez dodges the ground and pound from Ashton.
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 Eric Ashton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Osvaldo Martinez'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ashton misses with a looping left.
Ashton throws a looping overhand right but Martinez ducks down to avoid it.
Martinez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Martinez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ashton.#CL2#
Martinez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Martinez fails to land.
Martinez can't find room to land a body shot as Ashton controls the action.
Ashton goes for a takedown attempt but Martinez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez tries a head kick but it misses.
Ashton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Martinez connects with a solid leg kick.
Ashton takes one to the chin there.
Martinez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ashton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Martinez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Martinez looks for a takedown but Ashton sprawls well.
A big left from Martinez misses.
Martinez throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ashton to counter with a crisp jab.
Martinez scoring well with a low kick there.
Martinez swinging wildly here.
Martinez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eric Ashton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martinez throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Martinez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Ashton misses.
Nice defenses there by Martinez.
Martinez feints a counter leg kick.
Ashton swats away the attempt to clinch by Martinez.
Ashton scores with the left hand. Martinez knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Martinez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martinez, as that shot connected.
Ashton scores with a hook.
Martinez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ashton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Martinez throws a solid leg kick but Ashton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Martinez.
A slow jab from Ashton misses its intended target.
Martinez scores with a leg kick.
Ashton throws a poor cross that misses
and Martinez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Martinez misses the shot to the body.
Martinez is looking to slow Ashton down with leg kicks.
Martinez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ashton's calf.
Ashton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Martinez. Martinez obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Martinez.
Martinez lands with a right hand.
A big right from Ashton misses.
Martinez feints a counter leg kick.#T4#
Martinez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ashton checks a low kick from Martinez.
Ashton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Martinez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ashton's sensitive parts.
Ashton throws the left hand but Martinez avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martinez! But no joy.
Eric Ashton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martinez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ashton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Martinez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Martinez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ashton's sensitive parts.
Martinez misses the jab.
Ashton swings for the body but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez scoring well with a low kick there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Osvaldo Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Martinez 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight for Osvaldo Martinez!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Osvaldo Martinez!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Osvaldo Martinez!

Osvaldo Martinez wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Osvaldo Martinez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: KOTB 45: Metralhadora!
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Halverson throws a body punch but Ashton moves out of range.
Halverson moves out of range as Ashton strikes.
Halverson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Halverson has a takedown stuffed.
Ashton swings for the body but Halverson moves out of range.
Halverson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ashton fails to land with a series of punches.
Halverson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ashton was well out of range. Poor timing from Halverson.
Ashton takes a swing at Halverson's ribcage but misses.
Ashton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ashton wants it to stay on the feet.
Halverson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halverson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ashton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Halverson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Eric Ashton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thatcher Halverson.#T1#
Ashton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Halverson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ashton.
Halverson's coach down at Golden Child Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Halverson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Halverson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ashton.
Ashton is looking to wear down Halverson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD2#
Halverson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halverson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ashton wants to sweep but no luck.
Halverson pushing down on Ashton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ashton trying to hold on to Halverson's head to control him but Halverson postures up.
Ashton keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
Halverson trying to control from half guard but Ashton is working away.
Halverson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ashton defending well though.
Halverson throws a strike but Ashton avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Halverson trying to control but Ashton is working from the bottom.
Ashton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Ashton 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#
Ashton is looking to advance position but Halverson won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashton throwing shots but Halverson is blocking nicely.
Ashton slips a nice elbow through Halverson's hands, connecting with Halverson's forehead.
Ashton working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Halverson's thigh. Halverson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ashton trying to control but Halverson is working from the bottom. #T4#
Halverson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ashton's guard. #REVB#
Ashton keeping full guard, as Halverson tries to pass.
Halverson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Halverson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halverson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ashton keeps working.
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 Eric Ashton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Halverson misses with an uppercut.
Halverson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ashton.
Ashton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Halverson on the side of the head.
Halverson connects with a body shot.
Ashton tries to move into range but Halverson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ashton scores with a sloppy right hand. Halverson should have avoided that one.
Ashton throws an off balance right hand
and Halverson counters with a nice body shot.
Ashton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halverson shoots in for a takedown but Ashton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ashton throwing a counter right hand but Halverson manages to avoid it.
Halverson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ashton.
Ashton just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halverson moves out of range as Ashton strikes.#T1#
A left lands for Ashton.
Ashton missing with a left hand there. Halverson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halverson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ashton is just out of range.
Halverson defending well as Ashton loads up on a big left hand.
Ashton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halverson doesn't seem bothered though.
Halverson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Halverson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Halverson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halverson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ashton lands a really nice looking cross but Halverson seems unphased.
Halverson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ashton doesn't seem bothered though.
Eric Ashton is winning the standup battle so far.
Halverson misses with a wild body shot.
Ashton throwing a counter right hand but Halverson manages to avoid it.
Halverson throws a shot to the body.
Ashton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the liver by Halverson. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ashton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halverson manages to avoid it.
Halverson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Ashton darts in and clinches Halverson up against the cage.
Come on Ashton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Halverson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ashton missing with a left hand there. Halverson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halverson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ashton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ashton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halverson doesn't seem bothered though.
Ashton misses with a looping right.
Ashton looks to score with a jab to the body but Halverson is just out of range.#T3#
Ashton looks to throw the jab but Halverson is out of range.
Halverson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ashton.
Halverson scores with the left hand. Ashton knows he should have avoided that one.
Ashton misses with a body shot
and Halverson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ashton throws an overhand right that lands on Halverson's shoulder, as Halverson tries to avoid the shot.
Halverson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Halverson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ashton.
Halverson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ashton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ashton lands a jab to Halverson's midsection.
Ashton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Eric Ashton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ashton throws the left hand but Halverson avoids the punch easily.
Halverson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ashton at a distance.
Halverson throws a looping overhand right but Ashton ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Ashton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halverson.
Halverson slips a straight right by Ashton.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Halverson! But no joy.
Halverson misses with a body shot.
Halverson misses the shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Halverson.
Ashton looks to land a right hand but Halverson moved out of range.
It seemed like Halverson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ashton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halverson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ashton.
A jab from Ashton misses.
Halverson just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Ashton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ashton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halverson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ashton.
Ashton throws a lazy right hand but Halverson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Ashton dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ashton missing with a left hand there. Halverson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ashton misses with a combination #TD2#
and Halverson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ashton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ashton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Halverson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Halverson looking to sit in guard and control but Ashton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ashton looking to sit in guard and control but Halverson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Halverson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ashton is adopting a defensive guard.
Halverson won't allow Ashton to sweep him here.
Halverson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ashton keeping moving, preventing Halverson from controlling successfully.
Ashton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thatcher Halverson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Halverson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Halverson looking to pass the guard.
Halverson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ashton 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.
Halverson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ashton controlling Halverson's posture.
Halverson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ashton works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Halverson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ashton throws a right hand that Halverson ducks under and follows up with a left that Halverson also avoids with ease.
Ashton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ashton looks to land a left hand but Halverson moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Halverson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ashton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halverson thuds a left hand into Ashton's body.
Eric Ashton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Ashton.
Halverson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ashton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ashton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halverson manages to avoid it.#T4#
Halverson takes a swing at Ashton's ribcage but misses.
Ashton looks to score with a jab to the body but Halverson is just out of range.
Halverson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Halverson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Halverson misses with a wild body shot.
Halverson slips a jab from Ashton.
Halverson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halverson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ashton.
Ashton looks to score with a jab to the body but Halverson is just out of range.
Halverson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ashton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halverson manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ashton just misses with a punch to the body.
Halverson throws a body punch but Ashton moves out of range.
Eric Ashton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ashton misses with a hook
and Halverson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thatcher Halverson.
I think Ashton 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Ashton!
Eric Ashton really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Machine Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Thatcher Halverson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I shall rise to the top again! Thanks to all my teammates for the training! Also thanks Eric for taking the fight.'.

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