Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GC 292
Date: May 03, 2019

#R1#
Sins throws a shot from downtown. Springfield moves away and avoids it.
Springfield throws out a loose jab but Sins uses good head movement to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Springfield 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.
Springfield slips under a jab from Sins.
Springfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Springfield fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sins connects with a right hand. Springfield shakes it off.
Springfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sins misses with a body shot.
Springfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sins.
Nice defenses there by Springfield.
Sins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Springfield.
Nick Sins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Springfield moves out of range as Sins strikes.
Sins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Springfield slips under a jab.
Sins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Sins.
Decent striking displayed by Sins there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sins lands a nice looking body shot.
Sins 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.
Sins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Springfield takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Sins connects with a nice looking jab.
Sins misses with a looping right.
Nick Sins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sins misses with a combination
and Springfield counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sins is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sins throws a lazy right hand but Springfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Springfield missing with a left hand there. Sins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Springfield smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Springfield.
Nice defenses there by Springfield.
Sins misses with a looping left.
Springfield pushes Sins away with a front kick.
Sins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Sins.
Springfield looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springfield.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sins loads up on a big right hand but Springfield slips the punch.
Sins throws a leg kick but Springfield moved away.
Springfield slips a jab from Sins.
Springfield has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sins finds it's way round the side to connect with Springfield's head. #T2#
Springfield moves away from the strike by Sins.
Sins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sins ducks under a wild hook from Springfield.
Springfield lands a nice looking body kick.
Springfield blocks a head kick by Sins.
Springfield moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sins looks to throw the jab but Springfield is out of range.
Springfield slips a straight right by Sins.
Sins throws a jab but it's blocked by Springfield.
Springfield slips a jab from Sins.
Sins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Springfield misses with a head kick.
A combination from Sins does no damage.
Sins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Springfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Sins misses.
Springfield scores with the left hand. Sins knows he should have avoided that one.
Sins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sins thows a leg kick but Springfield checks it
letting Springfield counter with a right hand.
Sins throws a jab but it's blocked by Springfield. #T3#
Sins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab by Springfield.
Nice defenses there by Sins.
It looked like Sins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sins throws a big shot that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Sins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sins throws an off balance right hand
enabling Springfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Sins wants to clinch up but Springfield keeps it at a distance.
Sins is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Sins.
Springfield throws the left hand but Sins avoids the punch easily.
Sins takes a swing at Springfield's ribcage but misses.
Sins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sins checks a leg kick.
Sins throws a hook but Springfield avoids it easily.
Sins loads up on a big right hand but Springfield slips the punch.
Springfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sins.
Sins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sins throws a hook but Springfield avoids it easily.
Springfield misses with a low kick.
Springfield moves out of range as Sins strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Springfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sins.
Springfield ducks under a wild hook from Sins.
Springfield takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Springfield misses with a straight left.
Springfield lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Springfield - just one landing.
Sins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Springfield. Springfield circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sins avoids the head kick by Springfield.
Sins swings for the body but Springfield moves out of range.
Springfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sins connects with a crisp jab.
Springfield ducks under a wild hook from Sins.
Springfield throws a looping overhand right but Sins ducks down to avoid it.
Sins looks to land a right hand but Springfield moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springfield lands with a hook. Sins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Sins.
Springfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Springfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Sins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Springfield gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Sins 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#
A telegraphed right hand from Sins misses the target.
Sins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Springfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sins misses the jab.
Sins throws a shot from downtown. Springfield moves away and avoids it.
Sins throws a looping overhand right but Springfield ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Sins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Springfield doesn't seem phased though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sins.
Sins misses with an uppercut.
Sins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Springfield.
Sins throws a big shot that misses.
Sins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Springfield can do to turn this around?
Springfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Springfield lands with a nice body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Springfield might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sins has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sins throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Springfield. Sins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sins throws a big shot that misses.
Sins throws an overhand right that lands on Springfield's shoulder, as Springfield tries to avoid the shot.
Springfield misses with a looping left.#T1#
Sins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Springfield.
A good leg kick by Springfield.
A slow jab from Sins misses its intended target.
Sins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Springfield.
Springfield slips a jab from Sins.
Sins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sins misses with a looping left.
Sins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Springfields jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sins tries to land a leg kick but Springfield saw it coming and moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Springfield.
Sins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Springfield misses.
Springfield chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good shot there by Springfield.
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!
Springfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sins throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Springfield takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sins misses with an uppercut. Springfield saw that one coming.#T2#
Springfield moves out of range as Sins strikes.
Nice shot by Springfield.
Sins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Springfield.
Springfield misses with an uppercut.
Springfield punishes Sins's body with a nice straight punch.
Springfield feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sins misses with a few strikes there.
Sins misses with a left hand
and Springfield counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Springfield throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sins loads up on a big right hand but Springfield slips the punch.
Sins misses with a straight left.
Sins needs to keep his hands up - Springfield had a free shot at his head there.
Sins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springfield.
Springfield walks into a left hand.
Nick Sins is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sins. Springfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springfield.
Sins misses with the combination. #T3#
Springfield takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Springfield scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Springfield throws a good cross that connects.
A nice inside leg kick there by Springfield. That's going to slow Sins down.
Sins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sins doesn't manage to clinch there - Springfield circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sins.
Sins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Springfield.
Sins jabs Springfield right on the nose. Springfield blinks but takes it well.
Nice shot by Springfield.
Sins blocks a head kick by Springfield.
Springfield has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An inside leg kick lands from Sins.
Sins throws an overhand right that lands on Springfield's shoulder, as Springfield tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Springfield connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Springfield takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Springfield walks into a straight right hand from Sins.
Sins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Springfield connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Springfield finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sins looks to land a combination. Springfield sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Good exchange - Springfield coming out on top.
Springfield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Springfield there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sins moves forwards but Springfield connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Springfield is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sins tries to score with a low kick but Springfield moves his leg out of the way.
Springfield misses with a two punch combination.
Sins looks to throw the jab but Springfield is out of range.
The fighters circling - Sins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Springfield throws a lazy right hand but Sins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Springfield loads up on a big right hand but Sins slips the punch.
Sins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Springfield misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Springfield slips a straight right by Sins.
Sins lands with a good body shot.
Sins throws an overhand right that lands on Springfield's shoulder, as Springfield tries to avoid the shot.
Sins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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 Nick Sins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sins throws a right hand that misses
and Springfield counters with a straight right hand.
Sins throws a sloppy head kick and Springfield moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Springfield checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sins loads up on a big right hand but Springfield slips the punch.
Sins swings for the body but Springfield moves out of range.
Springfield uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sins has time to react.
Sins lands with a cross.
Springfield on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sins. Sins obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice takedown defense from Sins. No joy for Springfield on that attempt.
Sins slaps away a takedown attempt from Springfield, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sins throws a hook to the side of Springfield's head but Springfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Springfield drops his hands momentarily and Sins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sins misses with a straight left.
Sins looks to land a right hand but Springfield moved out of range.
Springfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Springfield. #T1#
Sins staying out of range there.
Springfield misses with a head kick.
Sins moves away from the strike by Springfield.
Sins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Springfield.
Springfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sins.
Springfield takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Springfield misses with a head kick.
Sins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Springfield slips a jab from Sins.
Springfield attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Springfield throws a shot from downtown. Sins moves away and avoids it.
Sins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Springfield misses with a hook. Sins ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Springfield.
Sins throws a nice looking combination but Springfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Springfield momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aspen Springfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Springfield throws a hook but Sins blocks it.
Springfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sins.
Springfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sins.
Sins scoring well with a low kick there.
Springfield connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sins. Sins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Springfield blocks a jab.
Sins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Springfield.
Springfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sins missing with a left hand there. Springfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Springfield circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Springfield! But no joy.
Sins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sins takes a swing at Springfield's ribcage but misses.
Sins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sins throws a hook to the side of Springfield's head but Springfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Springfield on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Springfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Springfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sins.
Springfield cracks Sins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Sins.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Sins misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Sins.
Sins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Springfield.
Sins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Springfield under the eye.
Springfield slips under a jab.
Springfield throws out a counter right but Sins avoids it with no problem.
Springfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donk. Sins catches Springfield right on the button with a cross.
Sins throws a leg kick that misses.
Springfield with a nice cross.
Sins tries to clinch up but Springfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Springfield takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Springfield.
Sins misses with an uppercut. Springfield saw that one coming.
Springfield lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sins misses with a lunging right hand
and Springfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sins throwing a counter right hand but Springfield manages to avoid it.
Sins throws a jab but it's blocked by Springfield. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Sins.
Springfield takes a jab right on the kisser.
Springfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sins.
A countering left hand to the body from Springfield misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sins. Springfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sins moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Springfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Springfield takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Sins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sins misses with a hook.
Sins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Springfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sins looks to land a right hand but Springfield moved out of range.
The crowd cheers as Sins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Springfield doesn't seem phased though.
Springfield misses with an uppercut. Sins saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Springfield takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sins misses with a straight left.
Nick Sins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Springfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Sins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sins 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Sins!
An out of breath and clearly excited Nick Sins thanked FORCEE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2018

#R1##CL#
Zambrana has taken the fight to the clinch.
Springfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Zambrana.
Zambrana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zambrana.
The referee calls for Zambrana to work.
Zambrana dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zambrana landing knees to the head.
Zambrana connects with a knee to the head. #BC#
Zambrana breaks the clinch.
Aspen Springfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Springfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zambrana.
Springfield misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zambrana finds it's way round the side to connect with Springfield's head.
Springfield throws a body kick that misses.
Springfield takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Springfield tries to clinch but Zambrana is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Zambrana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Springfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Zambrana tries to close the distance and clinch but Springfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Zambrana throws out a leg kick but Springfield moves out of range and Zambrana only half commits.
Zambrana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Springfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Springfield swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Zambrana was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Springfield.
Springfield on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zambrana lands a head shot.
Zambrana connects with a nice looking jab.
Mario Zambrana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Zambrana moves into range and clinches up with Springfield.
Springfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zambrana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Springfield backwards.
Springfield is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zambrana is defending well.
Zambrana stalls. #BC2#
Springfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zambrana throws a sloppy head kick and Springfield moves out of range easily.
Springfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zambrana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zambrana scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Springfield looks to land a combination but Zambrana avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Zambrana instigates a clinch.
Zambrana slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Zambrana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Zambrana cracks Springfield with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Springfield looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zambrana finish him? #ROC#
Springfield is rocked!
Zambrana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Springfield is still on wobbly legs! Can Zambrana finish him?
Zambrana with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Springfield wants to clinch.
Springfield seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Zambrana clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Zambrana breaks the clinch. #CL#
Zambrana clinches up against the cage.
Zambrana landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Springfield looks winded!#T3#
Zambrana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Springfield blocks it with crossed arms.
Springfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zambrana scores with a knee to the head.
Springfield can't find room to land a body shot as Zambrana controls the action.
Zambrana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zambrana holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zambrana seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Zambrana lands a good knee to the midsection. Springfield won't want to take too many of those.
Zambrana misses with a knee strike.
Zambrana taking a breather.
Springfield can't find room to land a body shot as Zambrana controls the action.
Springfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zambrana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zambrana utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Springfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Zambrana has double underhooks. #T4#
Zambrana landing knees to the head.
Zambrana lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Zambrana breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Zambrana closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Zambrana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Springfield ducks under a wild hook from Zambrana.
Springfield wants to land a leg kick but Zambrana is out of range.
Springfield looks for the body kick but Zambrana saw that one coming.
Zambrana thinks about countering with a head kick.
Zambrana wants to slow Springfield down by chopping away at his legs. #KD#
Zambrana lands a big head kick that sends Springfield tumbling to the mat! Zambrana takes a step backwards and waves Springfield back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CL#
Zambrana clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zambrana'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.#BC#
Zambrana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Zambrana dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Zambrana moves into the clinch.
Zambrana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Zambrana manages to break the clinch.
Zambrana tries to close the distance and clinch but Springfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD#
Zambrana lands a big uppercut and Springfield crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Springfield looks OK. Zambrana waves Springfield back to his feet!
Zambrana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Zambrana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
Zambrana is pushing Springfield up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zambrana dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zambrana tries to land a knee to the head but Springfield blocks with his arms.
Springfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zambranas head. #BC#
Zambrana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Springfield.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Zambrana! Springfield is out on his feet! Zambrana rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Springfield is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Springfield is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Zambrana!
A less than humble Mario Zambrana misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: AFC #17 Masters of Skill
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Lobo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lobo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Springfield shoots for a double leg takedown but Lobo sprawls well. He's pushed Springfield's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lobo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Springfield counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Lobo misses.
Lobo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lobo connects with an inside leg kick.
Springfield throws a leg kick but Lobo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lobo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Springfield.
Lobo with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobo misses with a wild body shot.
Lobo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Springfield.
Lobo thuds a left hand into Springfield's body.
Springfield looks winded!#CL#
Lobo drives through and clinches with Springfield against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lobo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lobo misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1##TD#
Lobo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lobo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Springfield's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Springfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Lobo 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.
Lobo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lobo forces his way into half guard.
Springfield 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.
Lobo is keen to just control but Springfield is a slippery customer.#T2##SUB#
Lobo 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.
Lobo works his way into full mount!
Springfield is squirming around, avoiding Lobo's attempts to control the action.
Lobo content just to control the position here.
Springfield prevents Lobo from taking his back.#T3#
Lobo is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Lobo has control of Springfield's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Springfield regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lobo fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Lobo is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Springfield is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Springfield flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Lobo anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Springfield and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Lobo slips an arm under Springfield chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Lobo has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Lobo is squeezing on Springfield like an anaconda would it's prey. Springfield fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Lobo!
Antonio Lobo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AFC #13
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Cooper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cooper tries to clinch up
and Springfield counters with a low kick, right behind Cooper 's knee.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cooper checks a leg kick.
Cooper tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Springfield manages to circle out of the way.
Springfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Cooper wants to clinch up but Springfield keeps it at a distance.
Springfield flicks out a counter leg kick but Cooper steps away.#CL#
Cooper has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Springfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Cooper clinches with his opponent.
Cooper is trying to maintain a safe position but Springfield gets an underhook and turns Cooper into the cage.
Springfield tries a body shot but Cooper blocks it.
Cooper just leaning against Springfield, taking a breather.
Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
I was talking to Cooper's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cooper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Springfield manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Cooper closes the distance and clinches.
Cooper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
Cooper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Springfield tries to work over Cooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Springfield blocks the elbow strike.
Cooper blocking some punches.
Cooper struggles to land a body shot inside as Springfield controls his hands. #BC2#
Springfield manages to break the clinch.
Cooper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Cooper takes the fight into the clinch.
Cooper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Springfield being controlled against the cage.
Springfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooper controls his hands.
Springfield will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cooper up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cooper.
Cooper is struggling to control the position.
Springfield avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage.
Springfield dodges an elbow strike from Cooper. #BC2#
Springfield breaks from the clinch. #T2##CL#
Cooper drives through and clinches with Springfield against the cage.
Cooper misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Cooper.
Cooper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Springfield takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
Cooper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Springfield looks winded!
Cooper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Springfield avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper.
A short right from Cooper on the inside.
Cooper lands a right hand.
Cooper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cooper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Springfield has a couple of punches blocked by Cooper.
Cooper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cooper throws an elbow but misses.
Springfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cooper misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cooper takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cooper lands an elbow inside that Springfield shrugs off. #T3#
Springfield tries to work over Cooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cooper throws an elbow but misses.
Cooper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Springfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Cooper moves into range and clinches up with Springfield.
Cooper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cooper is trying to maintain a safe position but Springfield gets an underhook and turns Cooper into the cage.
Cooper lands an elbow that stopped Springfield in his tracks for a moment.
Cooper struggles to land a body shot inside as Springfield controls his hands.
Cooper pushes Springfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cooper lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
Springfield breaks from the clinch.
Springfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Cooper tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cooper doesn't manage to clinch there - Springfield circles away.
Cooper wants to clinch up but Springfield keeps it at a distance.
Springfield tries a quick counter leg kick but Cooper is wise to it.#CL#
Cooper moves into the clinch.
Springfield avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooper effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
Cooper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cooper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooper pushes off an throws an elbow but Springfield leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cooper misses with a body punch.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cooper - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cooper.
Cooper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Springfield backwards.
Cooper pushes off an throws an elbow but Springfield leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cooper tries to throw a body punch but Springfield avoids it by throwing Cooper back against the cage.
Cooper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Springfield throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cooper working aggressively here.
Springfield lands with a left to the head.
Cooper throws an elbow that misses.
Springfield blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Cooper 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#
Cooper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cooper is looking to clinch.
Springfield blocks a leg kick.
Springfield fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cooper tries to clinch up.
Cooper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Springfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Springfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Springfield circles away from the clinch attempt
and Springfield counters with a three punch combo that has Cooper backing up. Cooper nods at Springfield to acknowledge the strikes.
Springfield checks a leg kick.
Cooper tries to clinch but Springfield is having none of it.
Cooper tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper looks to clinch
and Springfield counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cooper thinking.
Cooper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Springfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooper.
Springfield throws out a counter right but Cooper avoids it with no problem.
Springfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cooper closes the distance looking to clinch
and Springfield counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cooper thinking.
Cooper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Springfield can do to turn this around?#T1#
Springfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cooper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cooper moves to clinch but Springfield breaks away
and Springfield counters with a leg kick.
Springfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooper.
Cooper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Springfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cooper moves to clinch but Springfield breaks away
and Cooper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Springfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Cooper tries to clinch there but Springfield circles away. #CL#
Cooper has Springfield up against the cage in a clinch.
Springfield can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Cooper. #T2#
Cooper lands a nice elbow.
Cooper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Springfield is leaning against Cooper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Springfield manages to break the clinch.
Springfield motions for Cooper to come forward. Springfield throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Cooper moves into range and clinches up with Springfield.
Springfield blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooper controls his hands.
Cooper tries a body shot but Springfield blocks it.
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.
Charles Cooper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cooper looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cooper lands an elbow inside.
Springfield takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Springfield as Cooper tries to tie him up.
Springfield throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cooper misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Springfield blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Springfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Cooper looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Springfield blocks an elbow strike from Cooper. #BC2#
Springfield manages to break the clinch.
Cooper is looking to clinch but Springfield is avoiding it.
Springfield was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Springfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Springfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Cooper wants to clinch but Springfield slips to the side
and Springfield counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Springfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Springfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Cooper tries to clinch but Springfield moves out of range.
Cooper tries to clinch up but Springfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Springfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooper.
Cooper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cooper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Springfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Cooper is looking to clinch. #CL#
Cooper has Springfield up against the cage in a clinch.
Springfield blocks an elbow strike from Cooper. #BC2#
Springfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Springfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cooper tries to clinch up
enabling Springfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Cooper tries to clinch but Springfield is having none of it.
Springfield takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooper tries to clinch but Springfield is having none of it.
Cooper takes one on the button.
Cooper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Springfield was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cooper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Charles Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Cooper moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aspen Springfield 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Cooper tries to clinch up
enabling Springfield to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Cooper rushes Springfield and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cooper lands a nice elbow.
Cooper pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Springfield blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.
Springfield tries a body shot but Cooper blocks it.
Springfield tries a body shot but Cooper blocks it.
Springfield can't find room to land a body shot as Cooper controls the action.
Cooper misses with a punch to the body.
Cooper lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Springfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springfield's elbow.
Springfield dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Springfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Springfield takes an elbow to the forehead.
Springfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cooper has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.
Springfield dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A body shot lands from Springfield.
Springfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooper controls his hands.
Springfield avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Cooper.
Cooper is leaning against Springfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Springfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cooper is trying to stall.
Springfield throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Springfield.
Springfield takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cooper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Springfield's brow.
Cooper stalling in the clinch but Springfield improves position. #BC2#
Springfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL#
Cooper closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Springfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cooper tries to clinch up but Springfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Springfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cooper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Springfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Springfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Charles Cooper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Springfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Springfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cooper wants to clinch up but Springfield keeps it at a distance.
Cooper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Springfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Springfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Springfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Cooper closes the distance but Springfield moves to the side
and Springfield counters with an inside leg kick.
Springfield lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cooper takes a step back to recover. #T3#
Springfield connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Cooper moves into the clinch.
Cooper swings wildly with an uppercut but Springfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springfield tries to work over Cooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cooper tries to stall but Springfield uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cooper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Springfield's brow.
Springfield avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper.#BC2#
Springfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Springfield lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cooper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Springfield.
Springfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cooper wants to clinch up but Springfield keeps it at a distance.
Springfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cooper walks into a left hand.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Springfield swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Cooper has managed to clinch. #T4##BC2#
Springfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Springfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A leg kick checked by Springfield.
Cooper tries to clinch
and Springfield counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cooper's knee momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springfield throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
Springfield closes the distance and pushes Cooper back into the cage.
Springfield digs a right hand into Cooper's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cooper's gas tank.
Cooper is trying to maintain a safe position but Springfield gets an underhook and turns Cooper into the cage.
Springfield avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage.
Springfield blocks an elbow strike.
Springfield avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage. #BC2#
Springfield breaks from the clinch.
Cooper wants to clinch up but Springfield keeps it at a distance.
Springfield appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Springfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cooper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Springfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aspen Springfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Springfield 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: AFC #8
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Marquet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Springfield. Springfield obviously looking to wear him down.
Marquet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Springfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marquet lands a jab to Springfield's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Springfield.
Marquet misses with a looping left.
Marquet misses with a looping right.
Springfield stuns Marquet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marquet moves in looking to clinch but Springfield pushes him off.
Springfield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Springfield blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Springfield! But no joy.
Marquet stuns Springfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marquet misses with a left hand
and Springfield counters with a nice kick to the body.
Springfield walks into a jab.
Springfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marquet is looking to counter punch.
Marquet misses with a looping left.
Springfield tries to land a front kick but Marquet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Springfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marquet.
Marquet misses with a looping right.
Springfield let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Marquet throws a big shot that misses.
Springfield gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marquet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Springfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marquet.
Springfield shoots in for a double leg but Marquet sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Henry Marquet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aspen Springfield.
Marquet looks to throw the jab but Springfield is out of range.
Marquet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springfield moves away.
A swing and a miss from Marquet.
Marquet misses with a wild body shot.
Springfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marquet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marquet lands with a hook. Springfield tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Springfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marquet.
Springfield's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marquet connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Springfield scrambles back to his feet.
Marquet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Springfield.
Marquet misses with a combination
and Springfield counters with a good, hard body kick but Marquet shrugs it off. #T2#
Marquet throws a body punch but Springfield moves out of range.
Marquet throws an overhand right that lands on Springfield's shoulder, as Springfield tries to avoid the shot.
Springfield throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marquet misses with a jab, cross combination.
Springfield lands a leg kick that knocks Marquet off balance momentarily.
Marquet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Springfield buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marquet misses with a wild body shot.
Springfield attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marquet thumps Springfield with a low kick.
Springfield swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marquet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marquet throws a lazy uppercut
and Springfield counters with a thumping low kick.
Springfield throws a leg kick that misses.
Marquet throws a series of punches but Springfield avoids them all with ease.
Marquet takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body punch from Marquet. #T3#
Springfield avoids the body shot from Marquet.
Springfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marquet throws a hook but Springfield avoids it easily.
Springfield throws a front kick aimed at Marquet's knee but Marquet avoids it well.
Springfield on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marquet throws a nice looking combination but Springfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marquet throws a lazy right hand but Springfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Springfield defending well as Marquet loads up on a big left hand.
Marquet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Springfield shoots in for a double leg but Marquet sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Springfield lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Springfield is predictable there
and Marquet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Marquet has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Marquet.
Marquet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Springfield backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Marquet breaks the clinch.
Springfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marquet manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Marquet misses the target.#T4#
Marquet punishes Springfield's body with a nice straight punch.
Marquet slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marquet lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marquet missing with a left hand there. Springfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marquet bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Springfield's head backwards.
Marquet misses with a shot to the body
and Springfield counters with a low kick, right behind Marquet 's knee.
Marquet takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marquet throws a body punch but Springfield moves out of range.
Springfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marquet tries to score with a low kick but Springfield moves his leg out of the way.
Marquet throws a big shot that misses.
Springfield fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marquet has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springfield blocks a low kick nicely.
Springfield is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marquet with a body shot.
Marquet walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marquet throws a jab but it's blocked by Springfield.
Springfield is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marquet with a body shot.
Marquet looks to throw the jab but Springfield is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Marquet dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Marquet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springfield manages to avoid it.
That kick from Springfield tenderised Marquet's leg. Marquet is trying to keep his angry face on.
Henry Marquet is winning the standup battle so far.
Marquet dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Springfield. That did some damage!
Springfield gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marquet.
Marquet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springfield manages to avoid it.
A cross from Springfield lands.
Springfield ducks under a wild hook from Marquet.
A jab from Marquet does it's job there.
Springfield throws a leg kick which misses Marquet's front leg but catches the back leg as Marquet tries to avoid it.
Marquet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marquet misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marquet lands a jab to Springfield's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marquet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marquet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Springfield can do to turn this around?
Springfield takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marquet misses the jab.
Springfield is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marquet rather than just go for the knockout.
Springfield swings for the body but Marquet moves out of range.
Springfield feints and then cracks Marquet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marquet down. #T1#
Springfield ducks under a wild hook from Marquet.
Marquet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Springfield counters with a low kick, right behind Marquet 's knee.
Springfield missing with a left hand there. Marquet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Marquet tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marquet finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marquet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marquet takes one to the side of the head.
Marquet missing with a left hand there. Springfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marquet cracks a nice hook into Springfield's ribs.
A big right from Marquet misses.
Springfield counters with a body kick.
Marquet throws a shot from downtown. Springfield moves away and avoids it.
Springfield lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marquet misses the shot to the body.
Marquet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Springfield. Springfield circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Springfield takes a swing at Marquet's ribcage but misses.
Springfield on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Springfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marquet.#T2#
Marquet throws out a loose jab but Springfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springfield feints a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Springfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Springfield tries to land a front kick but Marquet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marquet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marquet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marquet misses with a wild body shot.
Marquet misses with a looping right.
Marquet jabs Springfield right on the nose. Springfield blinks but takes it well.
Marquet takes a swing at Springfield's ribcage but misses.
Marquet ducks right into an uppercut from Springfield.
The fighters circling - Marquet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marquet throws out a powerful jab.
Marquet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marquet connects with a leg kick. Springfield looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Marquet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marquet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springfield manages to avoid it.#T3#
Springfield gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marquet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springfield.
Springfield misses with a low kick.
Marquet throws a jab but it's blocked by Springfield.
Springfield moves out of range as Marquet strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marquet throws a hook but Springfield blocks it.
Marquet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springfield moves away.
Marquet misses with a hook to the body
and Springfield counters with a good, hard body kick but Marquet shrugs it off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marquet.
Springfield with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marquet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henry Marquet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Springfield closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marquet to the mat! Marquet manages to get full guard.
Springfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Marquet is retaining full guard.
Marquet is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marquet pulls Springfield in to control the position. #T4#
Springfield trying to control but Marquet is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Springfield drops back, looking for a kneebar! Marquet looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Marquet looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Marquet! #REVR#
Springfield manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marquet wants to pass the guard but Springfield is defending well.
Springfield is trying to maintain the position but Marquet is very close to passing his half guard.
Springfield holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Marquet dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Springfield closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marquet throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marquet.
Marquet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marquet throws the left hand but Springfield avoids the punch easily.
Springfield tries a low kick but Marquet avoids it.
Marquet throws a low kick but Springfield moves out of range easily.
Marquet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Springfield thumps Marquet with a low kick.
Springfield blocks a leg kick.
Springfield tries a quick counter leg kick but Marquet is wise to it.
Marquet cracks Springfield with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquet throws a big shot that misses.
Marquet missing with a left hand there. Springfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marquet just misses with a punch to the body.
Marquet lunges at Springfield with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Springfield's hand.
Springfield throws a leg kick but Marquet sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Springfield wants to clinch up but Marquet keeps it at a distance.
Springfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Marquet pivots, looking for a leg kick but Springfield is out of range and Marquet settles back down.
Marquet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Springfield counters with an inside leg kick.
Marquet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Marquet.
Marquet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Springfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Springfield.
Springfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marquet lands with an uppercut that bounces Springfield off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Marquet misses.
Marquet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Springfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marquet manages to avoid it.
Marquet avoids the head kick by Springfield.
Marquet throws a body shot but no joy.
Springfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aspen Springfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Marquet thuds a left hand into Springfield's body.
Springfield throws out a leg kick but Marquet moves out of range and Springfield only half commits.
Marquet throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marquet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springfield.
Springfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marquet moves away.
Springfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Springfield releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Springfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Marquet throws a body shot but no joy.
Marquet misses with a wild body shot.
Marquet scores with the left hand. Springfield knows he should have avoided that one.
Springfield connects with an inside leg kick.
Springfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marquet.
Marquet lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marquet lands with a nice body punch.
Marquet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springfield moves away.#T3#
Springfield cracks a nice hook into Marquet's ribs.
Springfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marquet takes a swing at Springfield's ribcage but misses.
Springfield counters with a body kick.
Marquet stuns Springfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Springfield turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marquet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springfield moves away.
Marquet connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Springfield momentarily.
Springfield slips a straight right by Marquet.
Marquet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marquet connects with a crisp jab.
Marquet misses with a looping right.
Marquet connects with a body shot.
Henry Marquet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marquet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice uppercut there from Marquet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springfield will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Springfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Springfield gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Marquet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Nice cross by Marquet.
Marquet lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marquet misses with a looping right.
Marquet lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marquet finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Springfield moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marquet tests Springfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marquet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Springfield counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Springfield swings for the body but Marquet moves out of range.
Marquet swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Springfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marquet.
Springfield appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Springfield connects with an inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Marquet.
Springfield digs a good body shot into Marquet's ribs.
Springfield looks to throw a body kick
and Marquet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Marquet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marquet 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Marquet!
After the big win, Henry Marquet made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2018

#R1#
Springfield throws a sloppy head kick and Mankowski moves out of range easily.
Mankowski is breathing heavily.
Springfield cracks a nice hook into Mankowski's ribs.
Mankowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Springfield.
Springfield jabs Mankowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Springfield lands a right hook to the body. #TD2#
Springfield manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mankowski on his heels. He'll look to pass Mankowski's guard now, I'm sure.
Springfield advances to half guard.
Springfield missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Mankowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Springfield.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springfield sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Springfield is keen to just control but Mankowski is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mankowski trying to get back to full guard but Springfield takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mankowski prevents Springfield from taking his back.
Mankowski gets back to half guard.
Springfield trying to control from half guard but Mankowski is working away. #SUB2#
Springfield is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mankowski is looking to improve his position.
It looks like Springfield is going to stand back up. #T2##SUB2#
Springfield seems to be working for a kimura but Mankowski defends the submission attempt.
Springfield controlling the action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mankowski is looking to improve his position.
Springfield moves into full mount! Mankowski won't be happy about that!
Springfield trying to control but Mankowski is having none of it.
Springfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mankowski is trying to reverse the position but instead Springfield has taken his back - oops!#T3##SUB2#
Springfield working for the choke.
Mankowski is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Springfield patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Springfield is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mankowski knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mankowski for a finish. #SUB2#
Springfield is cranking Mankowski's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Mankowski! He's tightened the choke and Mankowski is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aspen Springfield!
After winning the bout, Aspen Springfield thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2018

#R1#
Penn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Springfield.
No joy there for Springfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good leg kick by Penn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Penn moves out of range of the body kick.
Springfield lands a slapping body shot.
Springfield fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Penn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Springfield scores with a takedown into Penn's guard.
Springfield works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Penn pushes Springfield off looking to stand but Springfield dives back in and keeps control.
Penn is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1#
Springfield trying to pass the guard but Penn defending well. #ES2#
Penn makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Springfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penn.
Penn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Penn lands a slapping body shot.
Springfield misses with a body shot.
Penn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Springfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Penn.
A nice leg kick lands there from Springfield.
Springfield lands with a cross.
Springfield tries to land a leg kick but Penn saw it coming and moves away.
Springfield misses with a kick to the body #CL2#
and Penn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Penn. #T2#
Springfield tries a body shot but Penn blocks it. #BC#
Springfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Springfield throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Penn counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Penn decides to stand back up. Penn steps back and let's Springfield get back to his feet.
Springfield throws a leg kick that is checked
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
A clash of legs there as Springfield blocks the low kick.
Springfield pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Penn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Springfield scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Springfield throws a wild body kick that Penn sees coming a mile off.
Penn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Springfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
A leg kick checked by Springfield.
Springfield throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Penn's head.#T3##TD2#
Penn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Penn showed some decent athleticism there.
Springfield trying to control but Penn postures up.
Springfield is looking to get back to full guard here but Penn has managed to pass to side control instead.#SU2#
Penn stands up and beckons Springfield to his feet.
Springfield moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Springfield finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Springfield.
Penn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Springfield scores with a hook.
Springfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Penn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Springfield lands a front kick.
Springfield checks a leg kick.
Springfield throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Penn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springfield has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Penn has passed into side control.
Springfield manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Springfield stops Penn from getting back to his feet.
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 Aspen Springfield 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#
Springfield connects with a high kick.
Springfield checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Springfield.
Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Springfield is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Springfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Penn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A leg kick checked by Penn.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Penn! But no joy.
Penn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Springfield throws a head kick but Penn moves out of range.
Penn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Springfield misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Springfield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Penn as he jumps to the side.
Penn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aspen Springfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Penn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Springfield pivots, looking for a leg kick but Penn is out of range and Springfield settles back down.
Penn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Springfield scores with a jab.
Springfield shoots in for a takedown but Penn shows good takedown defense.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Springfield.
Penn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Crunch! Springfield slams his shin into Penn's torso.#TD2#
Penn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Springfield on his heels. He'll look to pass Springfield's guard now, I'm sure.#SU2#
Penn stands and steps away. Springfield gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Penn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Springfield has time to react.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Springfield.
Penn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Penn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn motions for Springfield to come forward. Penn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Penn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Springfield tried to counter with a leg kick but Penn avoided it.
Springfield connects with a solid leg kick.
Aspen Springfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Springfield throws a front kick aimed at Penn's knee but Penn avoids it well.
Penn connects with a solid leg kick.
Penn throws a front kick aimed at Springfield's knee but Springfield avoids it well.
Good shot there by Springfield.
A leg kick checked by Springfield.#T3#
Springfield uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Penn has time to react.
Springfield scores with a leg kick.
Springfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Penn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Springfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Penn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Springfield can pounce on him.
Penn keeps the fight on the outside.
Penn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Springfield misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Penn counters by moving into the clinch.
Springfield is trying to break the clinch but Penn is controlling him.#BC#
Springfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Springfield misses with a leg kick.
Penn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Springfield checks a leg kick.
Penn blocks a low kick nicely.
And Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Springfield pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Springfield slips a jab from Penn.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Springfield lands with a shot to the body.
Springfield is looking to wear down Penn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Springfield buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Penn tries a low kick but Springfield avoids it.
Springfield throws a leg kick
and Penn 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!
Springfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Penn circles away.
Penn feints the counter takedown.
Springfield throws a solid leg kick but Penn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Springfield.
Penn goes for a double leg but Springfield avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Springfield continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aspen Springfield dominated that second round.
That's time! Springfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Penn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Springfield fakes the leg kick and cracks Penn in the body.
Springfield throws a leg kick but Penn moved away.
And Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Springfield pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Penn throws the left hand but Springfield avoids the punch easily.
Springfield throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Penn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Springfield is trying to control the position but Penn postures up.
Penn won't allow Springfield to sweep him here. #SU2#
Penn stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield lands the left hand.
Springfield tries to land a body kick
and Penn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Springfield misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Springfield throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Penn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Springfield finds it's way round the side to connect with Penn's head.
Penn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#TD#
Springfield fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Penn sprawls well initially but Springfield persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Penn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Springfield trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
Springfield wants to pass to mount but Penn is defending the position.
Springfield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Penn's head.
Penn is trying to stand back up but Springfield is controlling him #T2##SUB#
Springfield seems to be working for a kimura but Penn defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Springfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Penn throws out the jab.
Springfield looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Springfield throws a wild body kick that Penn sees coming a mile off.
Springfield throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Springfield closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Penn makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3#
Springfield looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Penn with the counter takedown but Springfield avoids it easily.
Penn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Springfield fails with a takedown attempt.
It looks like Springfield has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Springfield defending well as Penn loads up on a big left hand.
Penn fails to land with a series of punches.
Penn throws a right and a left that Springfield avoids nicely.
Springfield fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Penn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Penn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Springfield - the referee stops the clock and Penn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Springfield. Penn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4#
Springfield throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Springfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Penn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Penn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Springfield misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Springfield throws a body kick that misses
and Penn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Springfield's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Springfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Penn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Penn lands the left hand.
Springfield loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Springfield checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Penn.
I think Springfield 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2018

#R1#
Harpik shoots for a takedown but Springfield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Springfield throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Springfield stuffs the takedown.
Harpik dives in for a single leg takedown but Springfield sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aspen Springfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Harpik.
Springfield thuds a left hand into Harpik's body.
Harpik fails with a takedown attempt.
Harpik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harpik fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Springfield displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harpik.
Harpik shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Springfield pinned against the cage. Springfield gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Harpik shoots for a double leg takedown but Springfield sprawls well. He's pushed Harpik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harpik has his takedown stuffed
and Springfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Harpik looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Springfield tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Springfield is controlling Harpik's posture.
Harpik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Springfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harpik is working Springfield over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Harpik wants to control from the top but Springfield keeps moving.
Springfield managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harpik postures up.
Harpik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Springfield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harpik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Harpik has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Springfield to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Harpik is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Springfield pulls down on the head and he's put Harpik to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aspen Springfield!
During a confident post fight interview, Aspen Springfield thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2018

#R1#
Edwin throws a low kick, looking for Springfield's leg but Springfield calmly moves out of range.
Springfield fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A leg kick checked by Springfield.
Springfield delivers a nice body kick.
Edwin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Springfield throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Edwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Springfield throws a body shot but no joy.
Edwin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Edwin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Springfield doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Springfield. Edwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edwin throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Springfield misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edwin 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.
Springfield throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Edwin looks winded!
Good leg kick by Springfield there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Springfield keeps Edwin at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Springfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edwin.#T1#
Springfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edwin.
Edwin misses with a low kick.
Springfield scores with a hook to the body. Edwin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Edwin misses with an uppercut.
Springfield chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Edwin can pounce on him.
Edwin throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Springfield was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Edwin.
A low kick from Edwin misses
and Springfield counters with a body kick.
Springfield lands a right hook to the body.
Springfield looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD#
Springfield closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Springfield moves into full mount! Edwin won't be happy about that!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Edwin is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Springfield locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Edwin is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aspen Springfield!
After winning the bout, Aspen Springfield thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ORC Submission Grappling 8
Date: Jun 29, 2018

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aspen Springfield (ranked 5102 p4p, 468 weight class) and Rubens Charles (ranked 4085 p4p, 387 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

184 cm
28 yrs
185 lbs

170 cm
23 yrs
138 lbs

Springfield

Charles

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Aspen Springfield! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Rubens Charles!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.

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

Springfield moves into range and clinches up with Charles.
Charles's coach down at Soul Supremacy Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Charles's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Charles is trying to pull guard but Springfield turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Charles prevents a takedown attempt there.

Springfield has Charles pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Springfield pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Charles tumbling to the mat - Springfield dives into Charles's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Springfield (2) vs (0) Charles
Springfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Springfield is looking to pass into half guard but Charles pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Charles is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Springfield (2) vs (2) Charles

Springfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Charles is aware though and is defending well.
Springfield 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 had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Springfield (4) vs (2) Charles
Springfield passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Charles makes his way to full guard, as Springfield worked for a kimura.
Springfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard.
Charles is pulling down on Springfield's head to control his posture.
Charles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Springfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Charles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Springfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Springfield trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springfield controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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.
Charles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Springfield (4) vs (4) Charles
Springfield is looking for a sweep. Charles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Charles in particular looking to stall.
Springfield is looking to improve his position.
Springfield moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Springfield controls Charles momentarily but Charles frees himself.
Charles being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springfield 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.
Springfield keeping full guard, as Charles tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Springfield is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Springfield (6) vs (4) Charles
Springfield advances to half guard.
Springfield looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Springfield is thwarting Charles's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springfield trying to control from Charles's half guard. Charles has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Springfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Springfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard.
Charles trying to keep a closed guard but Springfield is proving a slippery customer.
Springfield works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Springfield wants to work for an arm triangle but Charles is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Springfield passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Charles!
Score +3 for passing guard: Springfield (9) vs (4) Charles

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Springfield is trying to take his opponent's back.
Springfield will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Charles is trying to escape the mount but Springfield keeps good control and instead manages to take Charles's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Springfield (12) vs (4) Charles

Springfield has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Springfield is not going to allow Charles to sit and survive in this position.

Springfield has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Charles has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Charles can't escape the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Springfield is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Charles knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Charles for a finish.

Springfield looking to break Charles's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Charles remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Springfield will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Charles trying to control the position but Springfield manages to sink in the hooks.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Springfield patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
We've been hearing good reports from Springfield'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.
Charles looking very determined here, making life difficult for Springfield.

Charles preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Springfield.

Charles is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Charles manages to reverse the position and now he's in Springfield's guard. Nice work there by Charles.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Springfield (12) vs (6) Charles

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Springfield keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.

Springfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Springfield looking for a guillotine here but Charles defends easily.

Springfield has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Charles is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Springfield.
Score +3 for passing guard: Springfield (12) vs (9) Charles
Springfield wants to control but Charles postures up.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Charles is trying to get an arm triangle but Springfield is defending well.
Charles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Springfield keeps working.
Springfield is looking to reverse the position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Charles moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Charles is looking to take a break and control but Springfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Springfield tries to control but Charles manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Springfield (12) vs (12) Charles
Charles trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Charles gets his hands free as Springfield looks to control.
Springfield tries to escape the position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Charles doesn't have the hooks in and Springfield manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Springfield (14) vs (12) Charles
Springfield looking to sit in guard and control but Charles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Springfield (14) vs (14) Charles
Charles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Springfield trying to keep a closed guard but Charles is proving a slippery customer.
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but Springfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Springfield managing to control the position.

Springfield working for a triangle but Charles defends it easily.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Springfield looking for a guillotine here but Charles defends easily.
Springfield working a defensive guard but Charles manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Springfield (14) vs (17) Charles
Charles tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Springfield is looking to reverse the position.
Charles is looking to take a break and control but Springfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Springfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Charles is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Springfield is trying to improve his position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Charles controls the position from side control.
Springfield tries to improve position but can't.
Charles gets to mount! Springfield was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Springfield (14) vs (19) Charles
Springfield can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Springfield tries to hold on but Charles postures up.
Springfield is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles wins on points by 19 to 14.
Rubens Charles seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ORC Submission Grappling 6
Date: Jun 15, 2018

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Diaz (ranked 4494 p4p, 438 weight class) and Aspen Springfield (ranked 4951 p4p, 473 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

189 cm
33 yrs
184 lbs

184 cm
28 yrs
185 lbs

Diaz

Springfield

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mike Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Aspen Springfield!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Springfield gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Springfield manages to get underhooks.

Diaz is trying to trip Springfield. He has hold of a leg but Springfield is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Diaz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (0) Springfield
Diaz won't allow Springfield to sweep him here.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Springfield is keeping the position for now.

Springfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Springfield keeps moving.
Diaz won't allow Springfield to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Springfield.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Springfield is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control but Springfield is working from the bottom.
Springfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Springfield is keeping the position.
Springfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz 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.
Springfield keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Springfield is keeping the position.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Springfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Springfield, not yet.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Springfield keeps moving.
Springfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Springfield is looking to sweep but instead, Diaz has passed into half guard.

Diaz is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Springfield is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Diaz!
Mike Diaz tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: ORC Submission Grappling 5
Date: Jun 10, 2018

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hector Hernandez (ranked 2625 p4p, 271 weight class) and Aspen Springfield (ranked 4954 p4p, 470 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

200 cm
37 yrs
280 lbs

184 cm
28 yrs
185 lbs

Hernandez

Springfield

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Hector Hernandez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Aspen Springfield!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hernandez wants to clinch up but Springfield keeps it at a distance.

Hernandez drives through and clinches with Springfield against the ropes.
Springfield prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hernandez looking for a takedown.
Springfield goes for a takedown attempt but Hernandez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Springfield moves into range and clinches up with Hernandez.
Springfield is working for takedown but Hernandez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Springfield drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hector Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aspen Springfield.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but Springfield won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield is pressed up against the ropes. Hernandez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Springfield down to the mat. Springfield avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've been informed that Springfield 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.

Hernandez instigates a clinch.
Hernandez goes for a takedown attempt but Springfield pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Hernandez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Springfield is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hernandez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Springfield wants a takedown but no success here.

Hernandez pulls Springfield into guard.
Springfield passes Hernandez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hernandez is pressing down on Springfield's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Springfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hernandez is keeping the position for now.
Hernandez 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.
Springfield works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Springfield is trying to work for a kimura but Hernandez is defending well.
Hernandez wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Springfield 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.
Hernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to control but Springfield is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Springfield is trying to work for a kimura but Hernandez is defending well.

Springfield is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hernandez defends it well.

Springfield seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Springfield looking for a submission but Hernandez manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Hernandez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hernandez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Springfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernandez is retaining full guard.
Hernandez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Springfield sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hernandez's guard.
Springfield working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hernandez's thigh. Hernandez counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez keeping full guard, as Springfield tries to pass.
Hernandez controlling the position.
Springfield stays in close to Hernandez's body and controls the position.
Springfield preventing the sweep.
Springfield wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Springfield postures up.
Springfield wants to pass the guard but Hernandez is keeping the position.

Springfield drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hernandez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Springfield has Hernandez in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hernandez (2) vs (0) Springfield

Hernandez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Springfield has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hernandez has managed to get both his arms back between Springfield's legs - danger averted.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Springfield is retaining full guard.
Springfield keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Springfield is trying to control the position but Hernandez postures up.
Springfield 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.
Hernandez trying to control but Springfield is working from the bottom.
Springfield can't keep his opponent in guard - Hernandez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hernandez trying to control the action but Springfield is working from the bottom.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Hernandez 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.
Springfield is looking for a sweep. Hernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hernandez wants to control but Springfield is keeping him busy.
Hernandez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Springfield's thigh. Springfield counters though and makes it back to full guard.

Springfield looking for a guillotine here but Hernandez defends easily.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Springfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Springfield is retaining full guard.
Springfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Springfield is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Hernandez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hernandez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Springfield is trying to keep Hernandez in close.
Springfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Springfield trying to keep a closed guard but Hernandez is proving a slippery customer.
Hernandez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hernandez (5) vs (0) Springfield
Springfield tries to bench press Hernandez off him but Hernandez keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Who's going to make the next move?
Springfield tries to improve position but can't.
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Springfield keeps working.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Springfield tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Hernandez wants to control but Springfield is keeping him busy.
Springfield is letting Hernandez control him for a moment.
Springfield tries to bench press Hernandez off him but Hernandez keeps the position.
Hernandez controls the position.
Springfield prevents Hernandez from improving position.
Hernandez trying to control the position but Springfield is working away.
Springfield wants to control but Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Hernandez (7) vs (0) Springfield
Springfield is squirming around, avoiding Hernandez's attempts to control the action.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hernandez looking to control but Springfield is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hernandez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hernandez trying to control but Springfield is having none of it.
Hernandez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Springfield keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Springfield holds of for dear life.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez controlling his opponent.
Hernandez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Springfield is looking to escape.
Springfield can't escape the position.
Springfield is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hernandez tries to control but Springfield wriggling away.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Springfield tries to lock up and control but Hernandez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Springfield is working to get back to half guard.
Hernandez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Springfield is looking to improve his position but Hernandez isn't that keen on the idea.
Hernandez looking to control but Springfield is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hernandez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hernandez wants to control the pace but Springfield is squirming around nicely.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Springfield is desperately trying to improve his position but Hernandez has a good base and remains in mount.
Hernandez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hernandez wants to take Springfield's back here but Springfield is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Springfield tries to hold on but Hernandez pushes him away.
Springfield regains half guard.
Hernandez wants to pass the guard but Springfield is defending well.
Hernandez is working hard here to advance position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hernandez is trying to control. Springfield wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hernandez wants to pass the guard but Springfield is defending well.
Hernandez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Springfield wants to get back to full guard but Hernandez has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hernandez (10) vs (0) Springfield
Springfield regains half guard.
Hernandez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Springfield keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hernandez takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Hector Hernandez got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: ORC Submission Grappling 2
Date: May 25, 2018

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luiz Araujo (ranked 2474 p4p, 267 weight class) and Aspen Springfield (ranked 4688 p4p, 469 weight class). Araujo comes to the ring accompanied by Who Shot Ya?. Aspen Springfield is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

187 cm
38 yrs
207 lbs

184 cm
28 yrs
185 lbs

Araujo

Springfield

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Luiz Araujo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Aspen Springfield!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.

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

Araujo clinches.
Springfield is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Springfield prevents the takedown attempt.
Araujo can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araujo is working for takedown but Springfield is calmly controlling the position for now.

Araujo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Springfield is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Araujo to the mat. Araujo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Araujo (0) vs (2) Springfield
Springfield looking to pass the guard.

Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Araujo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Springfield is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Araujo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Araujo has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Araujo (2) vs (2) Springfield
Araujo won't allow Springfield to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Springfield controls Araujo momentarily but Araujo frees himself.

Springfield is looking for a triangle but Araujo pushes his legs off easily.
Springfield wants to control the position but Araujo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Springfield wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy.

Araujo is trying to work for a kimura but Springfield is defending well.
Araujo trying to mount his opponent but Springfield defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springfield is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Araujo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Araujo's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Araujo (2) vs (6) Springfield

Springfield has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Araujo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Springfield fails to advance to Araujo's back.
Araujo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Springfield tries to control but Araujo wriggling away.
Araujo tries to hold on but Springfield pushes him away.
Springfield seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Araujo is holding on tight.
Springfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Springfield is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Araujo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo working to try and regain half guard.
Araujo wants to control but Springfield is having none of it.
Springfield with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Araujo has given up his back. Will we see Springfield going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Araujo (2) vs (9) Springfield
Araujo trying to control the hands but Springfield breaks the grip.

Springfield is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Araujo is defending well though. Springfield let's go of the attempt for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is really stuck here.
My spies in Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform me that Springfield has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Araujo trying to control the position but Springfield manages to sink in the hooks.
Will Springfield go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Araujo is trying to break free.
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.

Araujo showing good submission defense here.
Springfield controlling well, preventing Araujo from escaping the position.

Springfield looking to break Araujo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Araujo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Springfield will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Springfield is working for a rear naked choke. Araujo is not defending it well and Springfield has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Araujo refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Araujo's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aspen Springfield!
A relieved looking Aspen Springfield 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: ORC 7: Uproar
Date: May 02, 2018

#R1#
Springfield throws a body shot but no joy.
Smiles is looking to counter the offense by Springfield and move into the clinch.#CL#
Smiles has closed the distance and engaged Springfield in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smiles obliges.
Smiles tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Springfield tries to circle away but Smiles has him pinned against the ropes.
Smiles landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smiles with a knee to the head.
Springfield avoiding damage as Smiles throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smiles.
Smiles blocks a body shot from Springfield.
Smiles with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Springfield. #BC2#
Springfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smiles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smiles tries to clinch up but Springfield circles away and keeps his distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smiles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Smiles moves into the clinch.
Springfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Springfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Smiles moves into the clinch.#T1#
Smiles using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smiles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smiles trying to land knees to the body.
Smiles working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smiles crunches a lovely knee into Springfield's ribcage.
Springfield working hard to break the clinch.
Smiles is looking to control Springfield's arms but Springfield gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smiles has his back to the ropes.
Smiles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Springfield's face.
Smiles tries a knee to the head but Springfield blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smiles.
Smiles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Springfield backwards.
Smiles misses with a knee strike.
Smiles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Springfield.
Smiles lands a right hand.
Springfield tries to break the clinch but Smiles is controlling the position.
Springfield misses with a body punch.
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!
Springfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Springfield working hard to break the clinch.
Springfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Smiles controls his hands.
Smiles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Springfield's face. #T2#
Smiles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Springfield's face. #BC2#
Springfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smiles tries to close the distance and clinch but Springfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A good leg kick by Springfield.
Smiles doesn't manage to clinch there - Springfield circles away.
Springfield fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smiles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smiles tries to clinch up but Springfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Springfield takes one to the chin there.
Smiles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Springfield with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Big J Smiles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Springfield scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smiles doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Smiles gets a clinch.
Springfield has a couple of punches blocked by Smiles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smiles digs a right hand underneath Springfield's ribcage. Springfield let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smiles landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Springfield takes a knee right on the jaw!
Springfield lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big J Smiles dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Springfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Springfield finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Springfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smiles.
Smiles moves in looking to clinch but Springfield pushes him off.
An inside leg kick from Springfield misses.
A big right from Springfield misses.
Smiles scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Smiles clinches.
Smiles scores with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Springfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smiles tries to clinch but Springfield moves out of range.
Springfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Smiles closes the distance and clinches.
Springfield misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Springfield manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Smiles clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springfield lands a shot to the body.
Smiles tries to land knees in the clinch but Springfield avoids the damage to the body.
Smiles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Springfield is defending well for now.#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Springfield.
Springfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smiles's elbow.
Springfield blocks a body shot from Smiles. #BC2#
Springfield breaks the clinch.
Smiles avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Springfield takes a swing at Smiles's ribcage but misses.
Springfield fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smiles checks it well.
Smiles tries to clinch up but Springfield circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Springfield misses.
Smiles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smiles moves out of range as Springfield throws a body kick.
Smiles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Springfield misses with a leg kick.
Smiles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Springfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Smiles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Big J Smiles has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Springfield avoiding damage as Smiles throws knees to the body.
Springfield lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smiles misses with a knee strike. #T2#
Smiles tries to land a knee to the head but Springfield blocks with his arms.
Springfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Springfield can't find room to land a body shot as Smiles controls the action.
Smiles tries a knee to the head but Springfield blocks it.
Smiles tries a body shot but Springfield blocks it. #BC2#
Springfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smiles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Springfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Springfield only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Smiles moves out of range as Springfield throws a body kick.
That kick from Springfield tenderised Smiles's leg. Smiles is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smiles throws a right and a left that both miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Springfield misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smiles tries to clinch up but Springfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Springfield misses with a straight left.
As Springfield tries to get set, Smiles tries to push him back and clinch up but Springfield manages to avoid the attempt.
Springfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smiles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Springfield now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smiles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Springfield can do to turn this around?
Smiles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smiles tries to clinch up.
Smiles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aspen Springfield will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Smiles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Springfield only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Aspen Springfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Springfield goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Springfield tries to get set, Smiles tries to push him back and clinch up but Springfield manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Smiles fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Springfield, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Springfield manages to break the clinch.
Smiles tries to close the distance and clinch but Springfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smiles tries to close the distance and clinch but Springfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Smiles gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smiles is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Springfield is keeping busy.
Springfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smiles leaning against his opponent.
A short left from Smiles.
Smiles tries to stall but Springfield uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiles connects with a knee to the head.
Smiles with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smiles missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Springfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smiles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smiles closes the distance but Springfield moves to the side
and Springfield counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Springfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Springfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Springfield keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Springfield was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Springfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smiles moves in looking to clinch but Springfield pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Springfield. Smiles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smiles moves out of range as Springfield strikes.
Springfield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Smiles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Springfield misses with some punches. #BC2#
Springfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Springfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Springfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Springfield looks to land a body kick but Smiles moved away.
Smiles is looking to clinch but Springfield is avoiding it.
Smiles tries to clinch there but Springfield circles away.
Springfield is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smiles with a body shot.#T2#
Springfield misses with a wild body shot.
Smiles tries to clinch but Springfield is having none of it.
Springfield throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Smiles drives through and clinches with Springfield against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smiles.
Springfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Smiles won't allow it.
Springfield has had enough of the clinch but Smiles keeps him there for the moment.
Springfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Smiles won't allow it.
Smiles tries to land a knee to the head but Springfield blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smiles tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Springfield tries a body shot but Smiles blocks it.
Springfield digs a right hand underneath Smiles's ribcage. Smiles let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Springfield.
Springfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smiles tries to land knees in the clinch but Springfield avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smiles obliges.
Springfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smiles tries to land knees in the clinch but Springfield avoids the damage to the body.
Smiles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Springfield blocks it with crossed arms.
Springfield takes a knee right on the jaw!

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 Big J Smiles.
I think Smiles 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for Big J Smiles!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Big J Smiles!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Big J Smiles!

Big J Smiles wins by unanimous decision!
Big J Smiles bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: ORC 5: Bloodsport
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Springfield misses with an attempted mid kick.
A punch lands to the side of Tagwerker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tagwerker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tagwerker misses the jab.
As Tagwerker looks to move away, Springfield throws a big counter combo but Tagwerker just gets out of the way.
Springfield has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tagwerker finds it's way round the side to connect with Springfield's head.
Springfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Springfield checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big right from Tagwerker misses.
Springfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tagwerker manages to avoid it.
Tagwerker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Springfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tagwerker throws a jab when Springfield was well out of range.
Springfield dodges the punch combination from Tagwerker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tagwerker swings widly with a right hand
and Tagwerker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Tagwerker is predictable there
and Springfield counters with a leg kick.
Tagwerker misses with a hook.
Springfield half committed to a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Springfield.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tagwerker! But no joy.
Springfield lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tagwerker takes a step back to recover.
Springfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Springfield defending well as Tagwerker loads up on a big left hand.
Tagwerker checks a low kick from Springfield.
Springfield throws a sloppy head kick and Tagwerker moves out of range easily.
Tagwerker loads up on a big right hand but Springfield slips the punch.
Springfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tagwerker.
Tagwerker throws a lazy right hand but Springfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tagwerker misses the jab.
Tagwerker tries a head kick but it misses.
Tagwerker throws a lazy right hand but Springfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Springfield throws a counter high kick but Tagwerker was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tagwerker 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.
Tagwerker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Springfield.
Tagwerker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Springfield feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tagwerker lands with a straight right. Springfield didn't see that one coming.
Tagwerker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Springfield throws a head kick that misses.
Springfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Springfield lands a front kick.#T2#
Tagwerker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tagwerker misses with an uppercut
and Springfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Tagwerker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Springfield jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tagwerker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Springfield.
Springfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Tagwerker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tagwerker.
Nice body punch from Tagwerker.
Springfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tagwerker throws a looping overhand right but Springfield ducks down to avoid it.
Tagwerker swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tagwerker fails to land with a series of punches.
Tagwerker tries a head kick but it misses.
Springfield with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tagwerker throws a lazy uppercut
and Springfield counters with a straight right hand.
Tagwerker throws a shot from downtown. Springfield moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tagwerker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Springfield works Tagwerker's body with a nice hook.
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 Aspen Springfield will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Springfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tagwerker throws out a counter right but Springfield avoids it with no problem.
Tagwerker looks to throw the jab but Springfield is out of range.
Springfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tagwerker lands with a right hand.
Tagwerker misses with a looping right.
Tagwerker loads up on a big right hand but Springfield slips the punch.
Springfield lands a nice hook to Tagwerker's body. Tagwerker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tagwerker throws a jab but it's blocked by Springfield.
Tagwerker misses with a two punch combination.
Springfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Springfield slips a straight right by Tagwerker.
Springfield connects with an inside leg kick.
Aspen Springfield is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tagwerker misses with an uppercut.
Tagwerker looks to land a left hand but Springfield moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Tagwerker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tagwerker blocks a head kick by Springfield.
Tagwerker misses with a right hand
and Springfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Springfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Springfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Springfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Tagwerker is just out of range.
Springfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tagwerker.
Springfield staying out of range there.
Springfield misses with a wild body shot.
Springfield throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Springfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Springfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tagwerker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Springfield counters with a low kick, right behind Tagwerker 's knee.
Springfield throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tagwerker.
A head kick misses from Tagwerker.
Tagwerker blocks a head kick by Springfield.
Tagwerker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tagwerker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Springfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Springfield. #T2#
Springfield scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tagwerker doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tagwerker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Springfield scores with a hook.
Tagwerker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Springfield misses with a looping right.
Tagwerker throws a sloppy body shot
and Springfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Springfield throws a sloppy head kick and Tagwerker moves out of range easily.
Tagwerker jabs at Springfield's body.
Springfield lands a jab to Tagwerker's midsection.
Springfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tagwerker avoids the head kick by Springfield.
Springfield lands a slapping body shot.
Springfield takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springfield fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tagwerker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Springfield.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tagwerker! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aspen Springfield dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tagwerker misses with a looping right.
Springfield is looking to counter punch.
Tagwerker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Springfield throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Springfield ducks under a wild hook from Tagwerker.
Springfield lands a body shot.
Springfield staying out of range there.
Springfield slips under a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tagwerker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tagwerker avoids the head kick by Springfield.
Springfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tagwerker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tagwerker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Springfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tagwerker misses with the combination.
Springfield lands a high kick! #T1#
Tagwerker misses with a leg kick
and Springfield counters with a nice leg kick.
Springfield moves away from the strike by Tagwerker.
Springfield defending well as Tagwerker loads up on a big left hand.
Springfield gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Tagwerker misses.
Tagwerker 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.
Springfield dodges the punch combination from Tagwerker.
Springfield throws a nice outside leg kick.
Springfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tagwerker! But no joy.
Tagwerker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Springfield.
Tagwerker looks to throw the jab but Springfield is out of range.
Tagwerker slips a jab and a cross from Springfield.
Springfield throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Tagwerker misses with an uppercut
and Springfield counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tagwerker throws an overhand right that lands on Springfield's shoulder, as Springfield tries to avoid the shot.
Springfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Springfield scores with a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Springfield.
Tagwerker throws a hook but Springfield avoids it easily.
Tagwerker misses with an uppercut
and Springfield counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Springfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Springfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tagwerker can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Springfield.
Springfield thumps Tagwerker with a low kick.
Springfield throws a head kick that misses.
A left lands for Springfield.
Springfield misses with a head kick.
Springfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tagwerker.
Helmut Tagwerker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Springfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tagwerker sees it coming and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aspen Springfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Springfield 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Aspen Springfield!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Aspen Springfield!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Aspen Springfield!

Aspen Springfield wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Aspen Springfield thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ORC 2: Uprising
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Springfield on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Springfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raymaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Springfield.
Raymaker takes a swing at Springfield's ribcage but misses.
Springfield only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Raymaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springfield.
Springfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raymaker throws out the jab.
Springfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Raymaker is just out of range.
Springfield works Raymaker's body with a nice hook.
Springfield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Springfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raymaker lands with an uppercut that bounces Springfield off the ropes and back into range.
Springfield is looking to land body kicks.
Raymaker tries to bum rush Springfield with a series of wild strikes but Springfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raymaker throws a big shot that misses.
Springfield lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Raymaker throws a hook but Springfield avoids it easily.
Springfield takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
A big left from Raymaker misses.
Springfield appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raymaker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raymaker lands a jab to the head.
Raymaker checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Raymaker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springfield throws a head kick that misses.
Springfield misses with an uppercut. Raymaker saw that one coming.
Springfield misses with a body kick.
Jab by Springfield.
Springfield walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raymaker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Springfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raymaker throws out the jab.
Springfield buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raymaker throws a good cross that connects.
A punch combination from Raymaker misses.
Raymaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Springfield.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raymaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raymaker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Springfield throws a sloppy head kick and Raymaker moves out of range easily.
Springfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Springfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Springfield is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Raymaker rather than just go for the knockout.
Springfield moves away from the strike by Raymaker.
Springfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raymaker with a jab.
Springfield throws a leg kick but Raymaker checks it.
It looked like Raymaker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Springfield.
Raymaker misses with a right hand
and Springfield counters with a low kick, right behind Raymaker 's knee.
Springfield takes a swing at Raymaker's ribcage but misses.
Raymaker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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 Kai Raymaker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Raymaker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Springfield swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Raymaker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Springfield misses with a straight right.
Raymaker misses with a right hand
and Springfield counters with a head kick.
Raymaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Springfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Springfield misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Raymaker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Springfield tries a head kick but it misses.
A cross from Springfield lands.
Springfield takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Springfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raymaker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Raymaker avoids the head kick by Springfield.
Springfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raymaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Springfield moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Springfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Springfield throws a push kick but Raymaker slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Raymaker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Springfield turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Springfield on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Springfield misses with a shot to the body
and Raymaker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raymaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Raymaker misses the target.
Springfield throws a leg kick
and Raymaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Springfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Springfield moves out of range as Raymaker strikes.
Raymaker misses with the combination.
Kai Raymaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Springfield throws a head kick but Raymaker moves out of range. #T2#
Raymaker throws a lazy right hand but Springfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Springfield thuds a left hand into Raymaker's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Springfield scores with a kick to the midsection.
Springfield throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Springfield lands with a straight right. Raymaker didn't see that one coming.
A head kick by Springfield misses
and Raymaker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raymaker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Raymaker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Raymaker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Raymaker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Springfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Springfield throws a sloppy head kick and Raymaker moves out of range easily.
Springfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raymaker counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aspen Springfield will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##KD#
Springfield walks into a big right hand from Raymaker and goes down! The referee sends Raymaker to a neutral corner as Springfield gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Good work by Raymaker as he checks the leg kick.
Springfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raymaker.
Raymaker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aspen Springfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raymaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Springfield appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Springfield loads up on a big right hand but Raymaker slips the punch.
Springfield throws a front kick aimed at Raymaker's knee but Raymaker avoids it well.
Raymaker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Springfield connects with a leg kick. Raymaker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Raymaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springfield manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raymaker throws a body punch but Springfield moves out of range.
Springfield lands a nice hook to Raymaker's body. Raymaker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Springfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Raymaker misses the target.
Springfield wants to slow Raymaker down by chopping away at his legs.
Raymaker throwing a counter right hand but Springfield manages to avoid it.#T1#
Raymaker throws a lazy right hand but Springfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Springfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raymaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Springfield thinks about the counter body kick.
Springfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raymaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Springfield.
Raymaker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Springfield has time to react.
Raymaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springfield.
Springfield thinks about the counter body kick.
Raymaker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Springfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raymaker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Springfield circles away quickly and effectively.
Springfield throws a big counter head kick but Raymaker avoids it with no problem.
Springfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raymaker blocks a head kick by Springfield.
Raymaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Springfield's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raymaker under the eye.
Springfield scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Springfield throws a push kick but Raymaker slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Raymaker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raymaker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Springfield throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Springfield staying out of range there.
Springfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raymaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springfield manages to avoid it.
Springfield scoring well with a low kick there.
Raymaker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Springfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Springfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raymaker throws out the jab.
Springfield doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Springfield fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Raymaker blocks a head kick by Springfield.
Springfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.

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 Kai Raymaker.
I think Raymaker 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Aspen Springfield!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: Pulse - The Showdown
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Springfield lands the left hand.
Springfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Springfield has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
Aspen Springfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Springfield swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Enkamp.
Springfield closes the distance and clinches up with Enkamp, looking for a takedown. Springfield pushes Enkamp against the cage but Enkamp circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Springfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Enkamp.
Enkamp appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Springfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Enkamp only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Enkamp on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Springfield goes for a double leg but Enkamp avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Enkamp continues to drive forward.
Enkamp flicks out a counter leg kick but Springfield steps away.
Enkamp ducks under a wild hook from Springfield.
Springfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Enkamp flicks out a counter leg kick but Springfield steps away.
Springfield keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Enkamp throws a half hearted mid kick.
Enkamp takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springfield lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Enkamp at a distance. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Springfield misses the target.
Springfield shoots in for a double leg but Enkamp sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aspen Springfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Springfield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Enkamp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Springfield connects with a good right hand that stumbles Enkamp. Enkamp circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Springfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Jesse Enkamp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Springfield shoots in but Enkamp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Enkamp was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Springfield with a poor takedown
and Enkamp counters with a nice leg kick.
No luck for Springfield with that takedown attempt.
Enkamp tries a quick counter leg kick but Springfield is wise to it.
Springfield shoots in for a takedown but Enkamp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Enkamp avoids the body shot from Springfield.
Enkamp tries a quick counter leg kick but Springfield is wise to it.
A cross from Springfield lands.
Enkamp has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Springfield. Enkamp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Enkamp looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Springfield misses with a combination
and Enkamp counters with an inside leg kick.
Springfield shoots and misses
and Enkamp counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Springfield is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Springfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Enkamp, which made it look bad.
Springfield with a lazy takedown attempt
and Enkamp counters with a good low kick that Springfield was not able to check.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Enkamp throws a leg kick but Springfield sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Springfield fails with the takedown.
Enkamp was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
A shot to the body from Springfield misses
and Enkamp counters with a leg kick.
Springfield misses with a straight left.
Enkamp only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Springfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Enkamp, which made it look bad.
Enkamp replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Springfield blocks it well.
Springfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Enkamp circles away.
Springfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Enkamp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Enkamp finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Springfield misses with a body punch
and Enkamp counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Enkamp.
Enkamp cracks the inside of Springfield's front leg.
Enkamp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Enkamp ducks under a wild hook from Springfield.#T4#
Springfield throws a shot to the body.
Springfield misses with a takedown attempt - Enkamp sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Springfield shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Enkamp pinned against the cage. Enkamp gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice body kick there by Enkamp.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Springfield looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Enkamp!#SUB#
Springfield is trying to get an arm triangle but Enkamp is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jesse Enkamp 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#
Springfield swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Enkamp.
Springfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Enkamp appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Enkamp staying out of range there.
Springfield backing away here, and Enkamp unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Springfield dives in and scores a takedown into Enkamp's guard.
Springfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Springfield drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Springfield jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES2#
Enkamp has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Springfield is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springfield is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC2#
Enkamp breaks from the clinch.
Springfield shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Enkamp counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Enkamp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Springfield stalks Enkamp and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Enkamp's face. Enkamp staggers backwards, shaken.#TD#
Springfield gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#ES2#
Enkamp makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Springfield closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Springfield is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Enkamp is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Enkamp stops Springfield from passing to mount. #SUB#
Springfield tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Springfield has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2##SUB#
Springfield is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Enkamp is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Enkamp is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Springfield has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Enkamp is looking to get back to his feet here but Springfield is keeping cool and he's managed to take Enkamp's back.
Enkamp is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Springfield patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3#
Enkamp is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Enkamp 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 Springfield gets his way! #SUB#
Enkamp 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 Springfield gets his way!
Enkamp staying busy and making it hard for Springfield to control. #SUB#
Springfield has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Enkamp has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T4##ES2#
Enkamp is trying to shake Springfield off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Springfield won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Springfield on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Enkamp. Enkamp obviously looking to wear him down.
Springfield shoots in for a double leg but Enkamp sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Springfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Enkamp counters with a nice leg kick.
Enkamp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Springfield throws out the jab.
Springfield blocks a leg kick.
Springfield listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Enkamp counters with a nice kick to the body.
Springfield takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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 Aspen Springfield will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Springfield misses with a hook
and Enkamp counters with a good low kick that Springfield was not able to check.
Springfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Enkamp moves away.
Enkamp feints a counter leg kick.
Enkamp gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Enkamp throws a quick inside leg kick.
Springfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Springfield misses with a takedown attempt - Enkamp sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield misses with a takedown attempt
and Springfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Springfield looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Springfield misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Enkamp feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aspen Springfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Springfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Enkamp counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Enkamp - that will leave a mark!
Enkamp throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Springfield moves out of range as Enkamp throws a body kick.
Springfield half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Springfield with a lazy takedown attempt
and Enkamp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Springfield's knee momentarily.
Enkamp connects with a leg kick. Springfield looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Springfield has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Enkamp.
Springfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Springfield wants to clinch.
Enkamp flicks out a counter leg kick but Springfield steps away.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Enkamp. That's going to slow Springfield down.
Springfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Enkamp is just out of range.
Enkamp tries a quick counter leg kick but Springfield is wise to it.
Springfield misses with a wild body shot.
Enkamp appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Springfield misses with a right hand
and Enkamp counters with a body kick.
Enkamp scores with a hook to the body. Springfield takes a step back and tries to catch his 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!
Springfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Springfield is defended easily by Enkamp.
Enkamp was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Springfield scores with a three punch combo! #T3#
Springfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Enkamp makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Springfield misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Enkamp counters with an outside leg kick.
Enkamp misses with a body kick.
Springfield dives in and grabs Enkamp's left leg, looking for a takedown. Enkamp pushes down on Springfield's head and hops out.
Springfield misses with a takedown
and Enkamp counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That kick from Enkamp tenderised Springfield's leg. Springfield is trying to keep his angry face on.
Springfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Enkamp counters with a nice leg kick.
Enkamp throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4#
Enkamp tries a low kick but Springfield avoids it.
Enkamp tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the body from Springfield misses
and Enkamp counters with a nice kick to the body.
Enkamp lands a nice looking body kick.
Springfield avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Springfield throws a hook to the side of Enkamp's head but Enkamp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Enkamp feints a counter leg kick.
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!
Springfield gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Enkamp counters with a thumping low kick.
Springfield takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Enkamp throws a leg kick but Springfield sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big right from Springfield misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Enkamp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Enkamp 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Enkamp!
A relieved looking Jesse Enkamp 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: Pulse 97 - Carter vs Taranin
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Springfield rushes Enkamp and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Enkamp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Enkamp breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Springfield rushes Enkamp and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Enkamp manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Springfield has closed the distance and engaged Enkamp in a clinch. #BC#
Enkamp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Enkamp tries to keep at a distance but Springfield has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Enkamp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Springfield clinches. #BC#
Enkamp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Springfield closes the distance looking to clinch
and Enkamp counters with a thumping low kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Enkamp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Enkamp's head coaches at Vendetta Alliance London Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1##CL2#
Springfield drives through and clinches with Enkamp against the cage.
Springfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Enkamp uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Enkamp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Springfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Enkamp swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Springfield instigates a clinch. #BC#
Enkamp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Springfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Enkamp tried to counter with a leg kick but Springfield avoided it.#CL2#
Springfield gets a clinch. #BC#
Enkamp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Springfield closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Enkamp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Springfield has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Enkamp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Springfield clinches up with Enkamp and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Enkamp breaks the clinch.
Springfield closes the distance but Enkamp moves to the side
and Enkamp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Enkamp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Enkamp misses with a body kick.
Springfield tries to clinch there but Enkamp circles away.
As Springfield backs away, Enkamp returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Springfield gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Springfield misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Enkamp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Springfield tries to clinch up
and Enkamp makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Enkamp keeps the fight on the outside.
Enkamp looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Springfield has a couple of punches blocked by Enkamp. #BC#
Enkamp manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Springfield has managed to clinch. #T3##BC#
Enkamp breaks the clinch.
Springfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Enkamp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Enkamp bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Springfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Enkamp tried to counter with a leg kick but Springfield avoided it.
Springfield tries to clinch but Enkamp moves away
and Enkamp counters with a nice leg kick.
Springfield tries to clinch but Enkamp is having none of it.
Enkamp throws a quick counter head kick but Springfield was just out of range.#CL2#
Springfield gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Springfield has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Enkamp seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Springfield can turn it around.#BC#
Enkamp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Springfield wants to clinch up but Enkamp keeps it at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Springfield.#CL2#
Springfield clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Enkamp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Springfield drives through and clinches with Enkamp against the cage. #BC#
Enkamp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Springfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Enkamp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Springfield wants to clinch up but Enkamp keeps it at a distance.#T4##CL2#
Springfield pushes Enkamp up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Enkamp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springfield tries to clinch but Enkamp moves away
and Enkamp counters with a leg kick.
Springfield closes the distance looking to clinch
and Enkamp counters with a slapping leg kick.
Enkamp circles away from the clinch attempt
and Enkamp counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Springfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Enkamp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It appears Enkamp was looking to counter with a kick there.
Springfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Enkamp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Enkamp appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Springfield wants to clinch
and Enkamp counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2#
Springfield has Enkamp up against the cage in a clinch.
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 Jesse Enkamp will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Springfield closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Enkamp breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Springfield moves into the clinch.
Springfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Springfield has a couple of punches blocked by Enkamp. #BC#
Enkamp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Enkamp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Enkamp lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Springfield tries to clinch but Enkamp is having none of it.
Jesse Enkamp is winning the standup battle so far.
Springfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Enkamp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Springfield closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield misses with some punches. #BC#
Enkamp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Springfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Enkamp counters with a quick kick to the body but Springfield blocks it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Springfield has a couple of punches blocked by Enkamp.
Springfield lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Springfield misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Enkamp breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Springfield clinches up with Enkamp and pushes him back against the cage.
Enkamp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enkamp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enkamp blocks an uppercut.
Springfield has a couple of punches blocked by Enkamp.
A short right from Springfield. #BC#
Enkamp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Springfield tries to clinch up but Enkamp circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Springfield has closed the distance and engaged Enkamp in a clinch. #BC#
Enkamp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Springfield tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Enkamp counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Enkamp tries to keep at a distance but Springfield has taken the fight into the clinch.
Enkamp blocks an uppercut. #T2##BC#
Enkamp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Springfield gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Enkamp manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Springfield gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short left from Springfield. #BC#
Enkamp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Enkamp. Springfield shrugs it off though.
Enkamp circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Springfield fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Enkamp, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Springfield. #BC#
Enkamp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Enkamp scores with a jab to the body.
Enkamp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Springfield tries to clinch up.
Springfield moves to clinch but Enkamp breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Springfield's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3##CL2#
Springfield moves into the clinch.
Springfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Enkamp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Enkamp swats away the attempt to clinch by Springfield.
Enkamp is looking to counter with a body kick.
Springfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Springfield tries to clinch up but Enkamp circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Springfield closes the distance and clinches.
Enkamp blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Enkamp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Springfield instigates a clinch.
Springfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Springfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Springfield lands an uppercut.
Springfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Springfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Enkamp. #BC#
Enkamp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Springfield wants to clinch.
Enkamp looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Springfield moves in looking to clinch but Enkamp pushes him off.
Springfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Enkamp appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Enkamp circles away from the clinch attempt
and Enkamp counters with a stiff right hand.
Aspen Springfield 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!
Enkamp throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Springfield darts in and clinches Enkamp up against the cage.#BC#
Enkamp breaks the clinch.
Springfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Enkamp fires out a quick counter leg kick but Springfield just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Springfield pushes Enkamp up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aspen Springfield 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#
Springfield tries to clinch but Enkamp moves out of range.
Springfield tries to clinch up but Enkamp circles away and keeps his distance.
Enkamp throwing a counter right hand but Springfield manages to avoid it.
Springfield tries to clinch there but Enkamp circles away.
It appears Enkamp was looking to counter with a kick there.
Springfield tries to clinch up but Enkamp circles away and keeps his distance.
Springfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Enkamp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Enkamp fires out a quick counter leg kick but Springfield just manages to avoid it.
Enkamp keeps the fight on the outside.
Enkamp is looking to counter with a body kick.
Springfield tries to clinch but Enkamp moves out of range.
Springfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Enkamp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Enkamp throws a quick counter kick to the body but Springfield avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Springfield clinches up against the cage.
Aspen Springfield seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Enkamp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Springfield gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Enkamp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Springfield tries to clinch but Enkamp moves out of range.
Enkamp fires out a quick counter leg kick but Springfield just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Springfield closes the distance but Enkamp moves to the side
and Enkamp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Springfield's knee momentarily.#CL2#
Springfield closes the distance and clinches.
Springfield working aggressively here. #BC#
Enkamp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Enkamp manages to break the clinch.
Springfield blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Springfield drives through and clinches with Enkamp against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Springfield fails to land.
Springfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Springfield misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Enkamp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Springfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Enkamp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Enkamp is looking to counter punch.
Springfield moves in looking to clinch but Enkamp pushes him off.
Springfield has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Enkamp.#T2#
Enkamp 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.
Springfield tries to clinch
and Enkamp counters with a leg kick.
Springfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Enkamp quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL2#
Springfield darts in and clinches Enkamp up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Enkamp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Springfield moves to clinch but Enkamp breaks away
and Enkamp counters with a slapping leg kick.
Springfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Enkamp feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Springfield tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Enkamp counters with a nice body kick.
Springfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Enkamp jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T3#
Springfield wants to clinch but Enkamp slips to the side
and Enkamp counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Springfield pushes Enkamp up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Enkamp breaks the clinch.
Springfield tries to clinch there but Enkamp circles away.
Springfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Enkamp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Enkamp fires out a quick counter leg kick but Springfield just manages to avoid it.
Springfield tries to clinch there but Enkamp circles away.
Springfield tries to clinch
and Enkamp counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Springfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Enkamp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Enkamp swats away the attempt to clinch by Springfield.
Enkamp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Enkamp looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Springfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Enkamp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Springfield takes the fight into the clinch. #T4##BC#
Enkamp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Springfield tries to clinch there but Enkamp circles away.
Enkamp looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Enkamp wants to slow Springfield down by chopping away at his legs.
Springfield tries to clinch up but Enkamp circles away and keeps his distance.
Springfield wants to clinch up but Enkamp keeps it at a distance.
Enkamp fires out a quick counter leg kick but Springfield just manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Springfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Enkamp counters with a quick kick to the body but Springfield blocks it.
Springfield tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Enkamp counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Springfield tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Springfield gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Enkamp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Springfield moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enkamp.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Enkamp showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Enkamp 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Aspen Springfield!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Jesse Enkamp!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: PFN - 9
Date: Sep 13, 2017

#R1#
James throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Springfield counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
James wants to improve his position but Springfield is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Springfield blocks the strikes from James.
Springfield wants to pass to mount but James is defending the position.
James trying to control but Springfield postures up.
James wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
James looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James trying to control here.
James is trying to stand. #T1#
Springfield looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Springfield passes the guard and advances to mount!
Springfield moves to back control.
You can see the frustration on James's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
James trying to control the action but Springfield just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Springfield has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, James has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Springfield is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but James has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T2#
James prevents Springfield from getting a body triangle.
James tries to escape the position.
James looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
James wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Springfield looking for the choke from the back. #T3#
Springfield trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB2#
Springfield is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
James trying to get back to his feet but Springfield is in full control for now.
James is trying to break free. #SUB2#
James defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Springfield working for a choke but James is defending well. #SUB2#
Springfield patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4#
James turns into Springfield and is now in his guard.
James trying to move into half guard but instead Springfield has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Springfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James is trying to control the position but Springfield postures up. #SUB#
James is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Springfield has his hands clasped together but James extends and breaks Springfield's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by James.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey James!
A very excited looking Joey James 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: Pulse 86 - Dog vs Romanow
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Rram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springfield.
Rram looks to throw the jab but Springfield is out of range.
Springfield was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Springfield bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Springfield.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Springfield tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Springfield slips a jab from Rram.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Springfield. That's going to slow Rram down.
Rram lands a nice hook to Springfield's body. Springfield takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Springfield lands a high kick!
Springfield connects with a high kick. #T1#
Springfield lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rram's sensitive parts.
Rram looks to land a right hand but Springfield moved out of range.
Rram throws a right and a left that Springfield avoids nicely.
Nice shot lands for Rram.
Rram scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Springfield doesn't seem bothered though.
Springfield's coach down at True North Fight Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Springfield's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Rram misses with a double jab.
Rram throws a good cross that connects.
Rram misses with a combination
and Springfield counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rram throws a right and a left that Springfield avoids nicely.
Rram misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Rram looks to land a right hand but Springfield moved out of range.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rram blocks a low kick nicely.
Rram appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Springfield 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Springfield dives in and grabs Rram's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rram pushes down on Springfield's head and hops out.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Rram misses with the combination.
Springfield throws a leg kick
and Rram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Springfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Rram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Springfield throws a low kick but Rram avoids it.
Rram misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Springfield decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rram's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rram manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Springfield fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nosyaj Rram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aspen Springfield.
Rram wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rram tries to break the clinch but Springfield is controlling the position.
Springfield avoiding damage.
Rram is trying to break free.
Springfield is trying to pull guard but Rram turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Rram being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Springfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Springfield ducks under a wild hook from Rram.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
A clash of legs there as Rram blocks the low kick.
Rram lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rram takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rram tests Springfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Springfield thows a leg kick but Rram checks it
and Rram counters with a stiff right hand.
Rram swings away with a body shot that misses
and Springfield counters with a leg kick.
Rram swings away with a body shot that misses
and Springfield counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Springfield changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rram tries to avoid it but Springfield manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rram to the ground. Rram escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rram is looking for a counter combo.
Rram throws a hook but Springfield blocks it.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Rram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Springfield 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.
Springfield looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rram throws a series of punches but Springfield avoids them all with ease.
Springfield dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rram. That did some damage!
Springfield dodges the punch combination from Rram. #T1#
Springfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rram.
Rram misses with a double jab.
Rram throws a combination that misses
and Springfield makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rram takes a swing at Springfield's ribcage but misses.
Rram lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Springfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rram.
Springfield cracks Rram with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've been told by Rram's head coaches at Bonsai Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Springfield tries for a takedown but Rram circles away easily
and Rram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nosyaj Rram is winning the standup battle so far.
Rram throws a right hand that misses
and Springfield counters with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Springfield. #T2#
Rram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Springfield.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Springfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Springfield.
Rram is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Springfield can do to turn this around?
Rram throws a series of punches but Springfield moves out of range.
Rram falls off balance throwing a combination
and Springfield counters with a body kick that stops Rram in his tracks momentarily.
Rram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Springfield only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rram takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
An inside leg kick from Springfield misses.
Rram swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rram is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Springfield lands a leg kick that knocks Rram off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Springfield instigates a clinch.
Rram tries to break the clinch but Springfield is controlling the position.
Springfield is pushing Rram up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Springfield tries to throw a body punch but Rram avoids it by throwing Springfield back against the cage. #BC2#
Springfield breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Rram misses. #T4#
Springfield scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Springfield thinks about the counter body kick.
Rram misses with a body punch
and Springfield counters with a big head kick but Rram shrugs it off.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rram throws a right hand that Springfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Springfield also avoids with ease.
Rram leaves Springfield with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nosyaj Rram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aspen Springfield.#CL2#
Springfield closes the distance and pushes Rram back into the cage.
Springfield is trying to pull guard but Rram turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Rram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rram takes a swing at Springfield's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Rram misses.
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 Nosyaj Rram 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#
Springfield fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rram is out of range.
Rram throwing a counter right hand but Springfield manages to avoid it.
Springfield will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rram cracks Springfield with an open hand slap.
Springfield 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.
Rram looks to score with a jab to the body but Springfield is just out of range.
Rram falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Springfield doesn't seem bothered though.
Rram misses the shot to the body.
Rram misses with a jab to the body
and Springfield counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rram's knee momentarily.
Springfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Springfield drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rram defends it well.#T1#
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Rram misses with a combination
and Springfield counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Springfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Rram circles away.
Rram swings for the body but Springfield moves out of range.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springfield drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rram defends it well.
Springfield shoots in looking for a takedown but Rram manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Springfield's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Springfield.
Springfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rram avoids the head kick by Springfield.
Springfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rram.
Springfield takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Springfield throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Springfield throws a low kick but Rram avoids it.
Springfield lands a nice looking body kick.
Rram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Rram misses.
Rram misses with a double jab
and Springfield counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rram misses with a wild body shot.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Springfield cracks the inside of Rram's front leg.
Rram keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Springfield lands a leg kick that knocks Rram off balance momentarily.
Springfield slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Rram keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aspen Springfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Springfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Springfield is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rram will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Springfield.
Springfield throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice body kick from Springfield.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rram enables Springfield to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rram manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
Springfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Rram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Springfield is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Springfield throws a big elbow that misses.
Springfield wants to control from the top but Rram keeps moving.
Springfield stays in close to Rram's body and controls the position.
Nosyaj Rram is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Springfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rram utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Springfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rram looking for a sweep. Not yet Rram, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aspen Springfield.
I think Rram 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nosyaj Rram!
Nosyaj Rram took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Viral Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Aspen Springfield spoke after the fight, saying 'Nice one, kid'.

Event: Pulse 83 - Springfield/Romanov
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Springfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romanow throws out the jab.
Romanow digs a good body shot into Springfield's ribs.
Springfield with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Romanow lands with an overhand left.
Romanow throws a big shot that misses.
Romanow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Romanow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Springfield finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Romanow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Springfield.#CL#
Springfield clinches.
Springfield blocks the elbow strike.
Springfield prevents a body shot from Romanow.
Romanow pushes off an throws an elbow but Springfield leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Romanow pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Springfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Springfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Springfield jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Romanow walks away with a smile on his face. Springfield gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Romanow misses with a straight right. #T1#
Springfield buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Romanow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Springfield is predictable there
and Romanow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Springfield feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Romanow's calf.
Springfield slips a straight right by Romanow.
A big left from Romanow misses.
Lars Romanow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Springfield shoots in looking for a takedown but Romanow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Springfield's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Romanow lands a really nice looking cross but Springfield seems unphased.
Springfield takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Springfield fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Romanow checks it well.
Romanow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Springfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Springfield appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Romanow throws the left hand but Springfield avoids the punch easily.
Springfield appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Romanow there.
Romanow throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Romanow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romanow lands with a hook. Springfield tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Springfield.
Springfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romanow throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Springfield counters with a takedown into side control.
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.
Romanow is trying to improve his position.
Springfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romanow keeps working.
Romanow tries to bench press Springfield off him but Springfield keeps the position.
Springfield tries to score with some ground and pound. Romanow controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Springfield working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Romanow is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Romanow being controlled for a moment.
Springfield sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Romanow is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Romanow is trying to get back to half guard.
Springfield taking a breather here. #SUB#
Springfield is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Romanow is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Springfield gets to mount! Romanow 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.
Romanow is in all sorts of trouble here.
Romanow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Springfield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Springfield pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Romanow takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Springfield connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Romanow is squirming around, avoiding Springfield's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lars Romanow will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Romanow lands a nice shot to the body.
Springfield throws a nice outside leg kick.
Romanow lands a jab to Springfield's midsection.
Romanow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Romanow looks to throw the jab but Springfield is out of range.
Springfield throws a front kick aimed at Romanow's knee but Romanow avoids it well.
Romanow raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Springfield shoots in but no luck this time.
Springfield walks into a jab.
Springfield ducks under a wild hook from Romanow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield throws a low kick, looking for Romanow's leg but Romanow calmly moves out of range.
Romanow bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Romanow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Springfield on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romanow misses with a body punch
and Springfield counters with a body kick that stops Romanow in his tracks momentarily. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Romanow misses the target.
Romanow tries to bum rush Springfield with a series of wild strikes but Springfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romanow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springfield manages to avoid it.
Romanow throws a jab when Springfield was well out of range.
Springfield throws a nice head kick!
Lars Romanow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romanow misses with a wild combination.
Springfield tries to land a front kick but Romanow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Romanow throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Romanow closes the distance and pushes Springfield back into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Springfield avoids a wild elbow strike from Romanow.
Romanow is pushing Springfield up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Springfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Springfield blocks a body shot from Romanow.
Romanow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Springfield blocking some punches.
Springfield holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short left from Romanow.
Romanow comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Romanow is leaning against Springfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springfield dodges an elbow strike from Romanow.
Romanow is trying to stall.
Romanow lands a damaging elbow.
Romanow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Springfield fails to pull guard. #TD#
Springfield jumps guard.
Romanow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Springfield keeping moving, preventing Romanow from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Springfield looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Romanow has picked Springfield up and slammed him! Springfield can't keep hold of the triangle and Romanow manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Springfield wants to control but Romanow postures up.
Springfield tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Romanow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Springfield is not content to let Romanow control the position.
Springfield tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Romanow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Springfield is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Springfield's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Romanow just content to control the position.
Springfield tries to bench press Romanow off him but Romanow keeps the position.
Springfield manages to work his way to half guard, despite Romanow's best efforts.
Springfield trying to control here.
Romanow trying to control from half guard but Springfield is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Romanow 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!
#R3#
Romanow jabs at Springfield's body.
Romanow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Romanow scores with a jab. Springfield acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good exchange - Romanow coming out on top.
Romanow misses with a body shot.
Romanow misses with a body shot.
And Springfield counters with a quick kick to the body but Romanow blocks it.
Springfield on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Romanow throws out a loose jab but Springfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springfield dodges the punch combination from Romanow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow throws the left hand but Springfield avoids the punch easily.
Springfield throws a nice outside leg kick.
Romanow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Springfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Romanow loads up on a big right hand but Springfield slips the punch.
Romanow misses with a hook.
Romanow throws a body kick that misses
and Springfield counters with a thumping low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Romanow.
Romanow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Romanow looks to score with a jab to the body but Springfield is just out of range.
Romanow connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Springfield's hands.
Springfield moves away from the strike by Romanow.
Romanow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Romanow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romanow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Springfield on the side of the head.
Romanow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Springfield throws a quick counter kick to the body but Romanow avoids it.
Springfield connects with a solid leg kick.
Romanow connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Springfield's hands.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Springfield tries to score with a low kick but Romanow moves his leg out of the way.
Romanow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Romanow.
Springfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romanow.
Lars Romanow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Springfield takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Romanow fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Springfield is out of range.
Romanow throws a lazy uppercut
and Springfield counters with a body kick.
Romanow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Springfield counters with a leg kick.
Romanow lands a jab to the nose.
Springfield shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Springfield throws a leg kick but Romanow moved away.
Romanow throws a jab but it's blocked by Springfield. #TD#
Springfield bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Springfield fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T3#
Romanow pushes Springfield away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Springfield gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Springfield trying to control the action but Romanow is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Springfield goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Romanow rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Springfield's guard! Nice work there by Romanow!
Romanow is looking to pass into half guard but Springfield pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Springfield is in guard.#REVR#
Springfield trying to control but Romanow is working from the bottom.
Springfield pushes down on Romanow's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Springfield works his way into side control. #T4##SUB#
Springfield wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Romanow, who protects the arm well.
Springfield is looking to take a break and control but Romanow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Romanow struggling a bit here.
Springfield remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Romanow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Springfield wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Romanow really 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.
#R4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Springfield lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Romanow has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Romanow and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Springfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romanow.
Springfield slips a jab from Romanow.
Springfield drops down looking for a counter takedown but Romanow sprawls and moves away.
Romanow scores with a hook to the body. Springfield takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Romanow throws a big shot that misses.
Romanow swings widly with a right hand
and Springfield counters with a nice low kick that buckles Romanow's knee momentarily.
Romanow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springfield.
Springfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romanow.
A big left from Romanow misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow lands a jab to the nose.
Springfield slips under a jab.
Romanow's corner calls for a 1-2. Romanow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Romanow dips to his left and cracks Springfield with an uppercut!
Springfield on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Romanow cracks the inside of Springfield's front leg.
Springfield changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Romanow tries to avoid it but Springfield manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Romanow to the ground. Romanow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Romanow misses with an uppercut. Springfield saw that one coming.
And Springfield counters with a quick kick to the body but Romanow blocks it.
Romanow wants to clinch up but Springfield keeps it at a distance.
Romanow misses with a body shot.
Springfield is looking to counter punch.
Romanow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Romanow throws a right hand that misses
and Springfield counters with a slapping leg kick.
Romanow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Springfield tries to counter with a takedown but Romanow is quick to defend against it.
Romanow throws a lazy uppercut
and Springfield counters with a slapping leg kick.
Romanow blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from Romanow misses its intended target.
Springfield tried to counter with a leg kick but Romanow avoided it.
Springfield avoids the body shot from Romanow. #T2#
A shot to the body from Romanow misses
and Springfield makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Springfield takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A low kick from Romanow misses
and Springfield counters with a big head kick but Romanow shrugs it off. #TD#
Springfield looking to score a takedown here. Romanow is defending well but Springfield drives through and ends up in Romanow's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Springfield stopping the sweep attempt from Romanow.
Springfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Romanow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romanow looking for a sweep. Not yet Romanow, not yet.
Springfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Romanow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Springfield sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Romanow seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Aspen Springfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Springfield wants to control from the top but Romanow keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Romanow misses with a lunging right hand
and Springfield counters with a low kick, right behind Romanow 's knee.
Springfield on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Romanow. Romanow obviously looking to wear him down.
Romanow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Romanow misses with a straight right.
Springfield takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Romanow misses with a lunging right hand
and Springfield counters with a solid body kick.
Romanow tries to clinch there but Springfield circles away. #T4##CL2#
Romanow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Springfield tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Springfield blocks an elbow strike.
Springfield slowing the pace effectively.
Romanow can't find room to land a body shot as Springfield controls the action.
Springfield working aggressively here.
Romanow struggles to land a body shot inside as Springfield controls his hands.
Romanow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springfield's elbow.
Romanow throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Springfield tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aspen Springfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romanow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romanow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romanow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springfield blocks a body shot from Romanow.
Springfield keeps control of Romanow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Romanow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Springfield is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Romanow to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Romanow dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Springfield fails with the takedown.
Romanow misses with a right hand
and Springfield counters with a good low kick that Romanow was not able to check.
A jab from Romanow misses.
Springfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romanow throws out the jab.
Springfield throws a counter high kick but Romanow was just alert enough to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Springfield blocks the leg kick.
Springfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Romanow circles away.
A little jabbing left from Romanow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Springfield 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.
Romanow misses with a hook. Springfield ducked under it nicely.
Springfield half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Springfield crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Romanow - the referee stops the clock and Springfield gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Romanow. Springfield manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Romanow throws a leg kick which misses Springfield's front leg but catches the back leg as Springfield tries to avoid it.
Romanow lands a lovely overhand right.
Springfield throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Romanow tests Springfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Romanow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Springfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Springfield misses with a kick to the body.
Romanow swings for the body but Springfield moves out of range.
Romanow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Springfield.
Springfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romanow.
Springfield tries to work over Romanow's front leg with a kick but Romanow checks it.
Springfield looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Romanow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romanow missing with a left hand there. Springfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Springfield throws out a leg kick but Romanow moves out of range and Springfield only half commits.
Romanow throws a right hand that misses
and Springfield counters with a low kick, right behind Romanow 's knee.
Nice cross by Romanow.#T2#
Springfield ducks under a wild hook from Romanow.
Springfield appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Romanow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Springfield motions for Romanow to come forward. Springfield throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Romanow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Springfield is defended easily by Romanow.
Romanow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springfield tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Romanow is able to avoid easily.
Springfield connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Romanow's hands.
Romanow looks to land a right hand but Springfield moved out of range.
Springfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lars Romanow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Romanow throws a sloppy head kick and Springfield moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Romanow clinches up with Springfield and pushes him back against the cage.
Springfield jumps guard but Romanow stands there with Springfield around his waist. Springfield gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aspen Springfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Springfield jumps into guard, dragging Romanow to the mat.
Romanow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Romanow trying to control the position from guard on top but Springfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aspen Springfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romanow sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Springfield's guard.
Springfield trying to control from the bottom.
Romanow trying to pass the guard but Springfield defending well.
Romanow is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4##SUB#
Springfield looking for submissions off his back.
Springfield slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Romanow sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romanow wants to stand but Springfield has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Romanow content to stall in guard here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 46:49
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Romanow! Lars Romanow retains his lightweight title!
Lars Romanow decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CCR 85
Date: Jun 02, 2017

#R1#
Springfield slips a straight right by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Springfield moves out of range.
Springfield fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fitzpatrick is out of range.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Springfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzpatrick has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Springfield is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fitzpatrick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Springfield tried to counter with a leg kick but Fitzpatrick avoided it.
Springfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
An attempted straight right counter from Springfield misses the target.
Springfield lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Francis Fitzpatrick has been cut.
Springfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Springfield takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fitzpatrick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Springfield lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitzpatrick's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick connects with a body shot that sends Springfield's belly button to the back.
Fitzpatrick misses with a left hand
and Springfield counters with a low kick, right behind Fitzpatrick 's knee.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick moves into range and clinches up with Springfield.#T1#
Springfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
Springfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Springfield blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Springfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Springfield.
A left hand lands to the body for Fitzpatrick.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fitzpatrick.#BC2#
Fitzpatrick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Francis Fitzpatrick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzpatrick throws a jab when Springfield was well out of range.
Springfield keeps Fitzpatrick at a distance using the push kick.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut
and Springfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick throws a predictable looking body shot
and Springfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Springfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzpatrick.
Springfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Springfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fitzpatrick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Fitzpatrick throws a sloppy body shot
and Springfield counters with a leg kick.
Fitzpatrick misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springfield throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Springfield ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Springfield tried to counter with a leg kick but Fitzpatrick avoided it.
Fitzpatrick 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.
Fitzpatrick moves away from the strike by Springfield.
Springfield sets himself, and Fitzpatrick steps forward looking for the clinch! Springfield avoids it this time.
Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Springfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Springfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Springfield pulls guard effortlessly.
Springfield keeping moving, preventing Fitzpatrick from controlling successfully.
Springfield is trying to keep Fitzpatrick in close. #T3##SUB#
Springfield is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fitzpatrick wants to stand but Springfield is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzpatrick postures up.
Fitzpatrick 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.
Fitzpatrick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fitzpatrick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Springfield is proving hard to escape from.
Fitzpatrick being controlled here momentarily. #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.
Fitzpatrick trying to control but Springfield is working from the bottom.
Fitzpatrick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Springfield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Springfield is controlling Fitzpatrick's posture.
Fitzpatrick controlling from the top position.
Fitzpatrick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Springfield swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick forces Springfield back against the cage and clinches.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Francis Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Francis Fitzpatrick's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Springfield moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Springfield moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch there but Springfield circles away.
Springfield defending well as Fitzpatrick loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch.
Springfield tries to counter with a takedown but Fitzpatrick is quick to defend against it.
Fitzpatrick swings widly with a right hand
and Springfield counters with a nice kick to the body.
Springfield takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fitzpatrick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Springfield counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Fitzpatrick. That snapped Springfield's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Springfield there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Springfield looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Springfield ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Springfield half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fitzpatrick loads up on a big right hand but Springfield slips the punch.
Springfield throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fitzpatrick avoids it.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Springfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Springfield throws a low kick, looking for Fitzpatrick's leg but Fitzpatrick calmly moves out of range.
Springfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzpatrick.
Springfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch there but Springfield circles away.
Springfield has been working on his balance at True North Fight Team, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a jab but it's blocked by Springfield.
Springfield tries a low kick but Fitzpatrick avoids it.
Springfield feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fitzpatrick's calf.
Fitzpatrick misses with a straight left. #TD#
Springfield drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Springfield advances nicely into full mount.
Springfield thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Springfield looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Fitzpatrick is looking to get to half guard.
Fitzpatrick manages to regain half guard. Good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Springfield frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fitzpatrick is looking to improve his position but Springfield isn't that keen on the idea.
Springfield landing strikes, looking to finish!
Springfield fails to move to back control.
Fitzpatrick is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T3#
Fitzpatrick keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fitzpatrick slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Springfield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Springfield missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Springfield in particular looking to stall.
Fitzpatrick is looking for a sweep. Springfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Springfield wants to control but Fitzpatrick is keeping him busy.
Fitzpatrick is looking for a sweep. Springfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Springfield frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Springfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Springfield lands a couple of good shots and Fitzpatrick has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Springfield looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Springfield is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Fitzpatrick taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Springfield.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aspen Springfield!
Aspen Springfield really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: CCR 82
Date: May 12, 2017

#R1#
Pooh is looking to clinch but Springfield is avoiding it.
No luck for Pooh with that takedown attempt.
Springfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Springfield scoring well with a low kick there.
Pooh misses with a body shot.
Springfield gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Pooh counters with a takedown into side control.
Springfield sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Pooh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Springfield sees it coming and defends easily.
Springfield controlling the position for now.
Springfield is looking to control Pooh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Springfield avoid being mounted?
Pooh is looking to advance position but Springfield won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Springfield is defending against the submission attempts here by Pooh. #SUB2#
Pooh is looking for a kimura but Springfield is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pooh to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Pooh seems to be looking for submissions.
Springfield wants to control but Pooh is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Pooh is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Pooh wants to work for an arm triangle but Springfield is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Springfield is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Pooh is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Springfield still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Springfield has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Springfield politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Springfield prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pooh manages to work his way to half guard, despite Springfield's best efforts.
Springfield passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pooh!
Pooh can't escape the position.
Pooh regains half guard.#SUB2#
Pooh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Pooh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Pooh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Springfield working over Pooh with some ground and pound. Pooh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Pooh is defending against the submission attempts here by Springfield.
Pooh is refusing to be controlled, as Springfield sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Pooh actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Pooh actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Pooh actively working from the bottom here.
Springfield controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Pooh actively working from the bottom here.
Pooh is staying active underneath Springfield, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Springfield is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Pooh looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Springfield pushes past his half guard into mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Springfield raining down hammerfists from mount.
Springfield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aspen Springfield will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Springfield throws the kick towards the body but Pooh avoids it.
Pooh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Springfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Springfield seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Springfield with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD2#
Pooh feints and as Springfield raises his hands in defense, Pooh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pooh trying to control but Springfield is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pooh drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Springfield dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Springfield sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pooh's guard.
Pooh is pressing down on Springfield's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pooh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Springfield is pushing down on Pooh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pooh is fighting to maintain full guard but Springfield has managed to sneak the leg through.
Springfield is controlling the pace. #T1##SUB#
Springfield is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pooh has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Pooh is defending against the submission attempts here by Springfield.
Springfield tries to pass to full mount but Pooh defends it. #SUB2#
Pooh actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Pooh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Springfield is looking to take a break and control but Pooh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pooh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Springfield wants to control but Pooh is keeping him busy.
Springfield uses his free foot to push down on Pooh's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pooh.
Pooh bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Springfield pulls Pooh in to control the position.
Pooh forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Springfield wants to sweep but Pooh has passed to side control!
Springfield manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pooh's best efforts.
Springfield is looking for a sweep. Pooh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pooh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Springfield keeps working. #SUB2#
Pooh seems to be working for a kimura but Springfield defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Pooh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Springfield sees it coming and defends easily.
Springfield has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pooh is working away from the top position though.
Springfield is refusing to be controlled, as Pooh sits in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Pooh wants to work for an arm triangle but Springfield is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Springfield regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pooh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Springfield keeping moving, preventing Pooh from controlling successfully.
Pooh works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Springfield manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Springfield is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Springfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 Aspen Springfield 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Springfield with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD2#
Pooh fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Springfield sprawls well initially but Pooh persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Springfield regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pooh looking to sit in guard and control but Springfield gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Springfield trying to control but Pooh is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pooh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Springfield defends well.
Springfield sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pooh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Springfield's guard. #REVB##T1#
Springfield bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pooh's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Pooh is looking for a triangle but Springfield pushes his legs off easily.
Springfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pooh is keeping the position for now.
Springfield pushing down on Pooh's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pooh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Springfield scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Springfield lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Springfield is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pooh defends it well.
Springfield works his way into full mount!
Pooh wants to control but Springfield is having none of it.
Aspen Springfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Springfield tries to control but Pooh wriggling away.
Pooh tries to hold on but Springfield postures up.
Springfield tries to control but Pooh wriggling away.
Pooh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pooh is trying to reverse the position but instead Springfield has taken his back - oops!
Pooh turns into Springfield and is now in his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pooh trying to control but Springfield is working from the bottom.
Pooh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pooh stopping the sweep attempt from Springfield.#SUB#
Springfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Springfield pulls Pooh in close to his closed guard and prevents Pooh from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pooh sitting in guard here, content to control.
Springfield keeping moving, preventing Pooh from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Springfield has his foot on Pooh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pooh works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Springfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pooh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pooh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Springfield 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##T4##SUB2#
Pooh looking for subs from the bottom but Springfield mounts him!
Pooh regains half guard.
Pooh tries to get to full guard but Springfield has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Springfield lands a nice short elbow.
Aspen Springfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pooh is looking to control Springfield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pooh avoid being mounted?
Springfield is pressing down on Pooh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pooh is holding on for now.
Pooh trying to control but Springfield postures up.
Springfield is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aspen Springfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Springfield 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aspen Springfield!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aspen Springfield thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: CCR 78
Date: Apr 14, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Springfield slows down the pace here.
Springfield misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Springfield as the two fighters clinch.
Springfield is trying to stall.
Springfield effectively controlling the action here.
Williams's coach down at 3Band MMA ($500/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Williams's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Williams being controlled against the cage.
Springfield gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams tries to work over Springfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Springfield decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Williams gets to his feet - Springfield follows without any prompting.
Williams tries to clinch up.
Springfield ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Springfield ducks under a wild hook from Williams.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target. #CL2#
Williams forces Springfield back against the cage and clinches.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Springfield avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Springfield's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Williams.
Springfield content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Springfield blocks a body shot from Williams.
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Springfield stalling in the clinch.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Springfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow. #TD#
Springfield manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Springfield controlling Williams's posture.
Springfield has a closed guard, preventing Williams from standing up. #T2#
Williams is fighting to break Springfield's control of his arms but Springfield is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Williams wants to get up but he can't break Springfield's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Springfield managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Springfield controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself. #SUB#
Springfield is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williams tries to stand but Springfield is controlling from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Springfield looking for subs off his back but Williams has passed one foot through into half guard.
Springfield has his hands clasped together around Williams's back. He's all about the action.
Williams tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Springfield is pressing down on Williams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Williams tries to stand but Springfield is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Springfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Springfield manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Springfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Springfield passes Williams's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Springfield moves into full mount! Williams won't be happy about that!
Williams is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
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 Aspen Springfield 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#
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams throws a hook but Springfield blocks it.
Springfield tries to counter with a takedown but Williams is quick to defend against it.
Springfield lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Williams closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Springfield counters with a nice double leg into side control. Williams won't be happy with that.
Springfield tries to move to mount but Williams blocks the move with his legs.
Williams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Springfield wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Williams is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Springfield cracks Williams with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Springfield throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Springfield has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Williams is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Springfield yanks on the arm and Williams is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Springfield.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aspen Springfield!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Aspen Springfield waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: CCR74
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Springfield misses with a leg kick
and Sarkisyan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sarkisyan just misses with a punch to the body.
Springfield ducks under a wild hook from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan sets himself, and Springfield steps forward looking for the clinch! Sarkisyan avoids it this time.
Springfield looks to land a body kick but Sarkisyan moved away.
Sarkisyan misses with a hook.
Aspen Springfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Sarkisyan finds it's target.
Sarkisyan throws a lazy right hand but Springfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Springfield is predictable there
and Sarkisyan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sarkisyan cracks Springfield with a good jab.
Springfield tries to land a front kick but Sarkisyan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Springfield throws a leg kick but Sarkisyan checks it.
Sarkisyan throwing a counter right hand but Springfield manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Sarkisyan as he connects with a hook.
Springfield's coach down at Rio Rough House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Springfield's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Springfield tries to clinch but Sarkisyan is having none of it.
Springfield misses with a low kick.
Sarkisyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarkisyan slips a jab from Springfield.
An attempted straight right counter from Sarkisyan misses the target.
Springfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sarkisyan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Sarkisyan misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Springfield counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Springfield.
Sarkisyan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Springfield wants to pass the guard but Sarkisyan is keeping the position.
Sarkisyan wants to stand but Springfield is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sarkisyan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Springfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sarkisyan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sarkisyan keeping moving, preventing Springfield from controlling successfully.
Sarkisyan is looking to stand up but Springfield isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
Springfield stopping the sweep attempt from Sarkisyan.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sarkisyan misses with a wild body shot.
Springfield drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sarkisyan defends it well.
Springfield lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sarkisyan's sensitive parts.
Sarkisyan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sarkisyan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springfield moves away.
Sarkisyan throws a shot from downtown. Springfield moves away and avoids it.
Sarkisyan misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Springfield rushes Sarkisyan and presses him up against the cage.
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!
Springfield is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sarkisyan is defending well.
Nice body punch from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Sarkisyan.
A short uppercut from Sarkisyan.
Springfield tries for a takedown. No joy. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Sarkisyan.
Springfield has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sarkisyan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aharon Sarkisyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aspen Springfield.
Sarkisyan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sarkisyan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Springfield backwards.
Springfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Springfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sarkisyan's elbow. #TD2#
Springfield manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Springfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Springfield, not yet.
Sarkisyan stays in close to Springfield's body and controls the position.
Sarkisyan stopping the sweep attempt from Springfield.
Sarkisyan looking to pass the guard.
Springfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Springfield, not yet.
Sarkisyan wants to stand but Springfield has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Sarkisyan sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sarkisyan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Springfield tries to counter with a clinch but Sarkisyan shakes him off and moves away.
Springfield takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Springfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sarkisyan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Springfield misses with a head kick.
Sarkisyan with a jab.
Sarkisyan clobbers Springfield with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Springfield misses with a kick to the body
letting Sarkisyan counter with a right hand.
Sarkisyan misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Springfield counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Springfield.
Springfield is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sarkisyan is defending well.
Springfield tries to pull guard but Sarkisyan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Sarkisyan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aharon Sarkisyan 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#
Sarkisyan throws a jab but it's blocked by Springfield.
Springfield is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Springfield tries to land a front kick but Sarkisyan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Springfield looks to move away, Sarkisyan throws a big counter combo but Springfield just gets out of the way.
Springfield takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Springfield takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sarkisyan throws an overhand right that lands on Springfield's shoulder, as Springfield tries to avoid the shot.
Springfield loads up on a big right hand but Sarkisyan slips the punch.
Sarkisyan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Springfield throws a push kick but Sarkisyan slaps the foot to one side.
Springfield misses with a head kick.
Springfield misses with a low kick.
Sarkisyan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Sarkisyan has knocked Springfield down with a huge combo! Sarkisyan steps away and waves a wobbly Springfield back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Springfield is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarkisyan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Springfield is still on wobbly legs! Can Sarkisyan finish him?
Aharon Sarkisyan is winning the standup battle so far.
Springfield swings widly with a right hand
and Sarkisyan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Springfield misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sarkisyan misses with the combination.
Sarkisyan throws a hook but Springfield blocks it.
Springfield tries to clinch up but Sarkisyan circles away and keeps his distance.
Aharon Sarkisyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Sarkisyan lands an overhand right.
Springfield is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Sarkisyan doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Springfield crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Springfield's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aharon Sarkisyan!
Aharon Sarkisyan is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Aharon Sarkisyan 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: TWGC 15 (155lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Better Dead and Aspen Springfield. Dead's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Death March - Motionless in White. Springfield has chosen The Traditional Fools - Street Surfin' as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

183 cm
28 yrs
169 lbs

184 cm
22 yrs
170 lbs

Dead

Springfield

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Better Dead! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Aspen Springfield!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Dead drives through with a takedown into Springfield's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dead (2) vs (0) Springfield
Dead trying to control but Springfield is working from the bottom.
Dead passes into half guard.
Springfield is controlling Dead's trapped leg to prevent Dead from advancing to side control.

Dead is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Springfield doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dead.
Dead wants to take a breather but Springfield is having none of it.
Dead tries to pass the half guard into mount. Springfield knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead trying to control from half guard but Springfield is working away.

Dead 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.
Dead sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Springfield tries to get to full guard but Dead has control of the leg.
Springfield moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Springfield keeping full guard, as Dead tries to pass.
Dead is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dead pushes down on Springfield's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dead is thwarting Springfield's attempts to control the position.
Dead sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dead wants to pass to mount but Springfield is defending the position.
Springfield tries to get to full guard but Dead has control of the leg.

Springfield is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dead pulls his head out easily.

Springfield looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dead is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Springfield is defending against the submission attempts here by Dead.
Springfield is looking to improve his position.
Dead takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Springfield is staying active underneath Dead, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Springfield looking for submissions off his back.
Springfield is not content to let Dead control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dead sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Springfield looking for submissions off his back.

Dead is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dead is controlling the pace.
Dead is trying to control. Springfield wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dead controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Springfield preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dead content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Dead is working for a submission of some sort.
Dead is thwarting Springfield's attempts to control the position.
Springfield moves into full guard.
Dead is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Springfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Springfield has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Springfield wants to sweep here but Dead controlling him for the moment.

Springfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dead defends well.
Dead showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Springfield keeping moving, preventing Dead from controlling successfully.
Dead controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Springfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Springfield has his foot on Dead's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dead works his way back into a safe position though.
Dead controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dead seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Springfield for as long as he can get away with.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dead trying to control the position from guard on top but Springfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform us that Springfield has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Springfield being controlled here, momentarily.
Dead wants to control from the top but Springfield keeps moving.

Springfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dead is aware though and is defending well.
Springfield controls Dead momentarily but Dead frees himself.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dead looking to sit in guard and control but Springfield gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dead (2) vs (2) Springfield
Springfield forces his way into half guard.
Springfield controlling the action here.
Dead regains full guard. Nicely done.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dead holds on and takes a little breather.
Dead is trying to control the position but Springfield postures up.
Springfield controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Springfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Dead is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dead is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dead (4) vs (2) Springfield
Springfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Springfield might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dead haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dead stands and throws Springfield's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dead (7) vs (2) Springfield
Dead trying to control the action but Springfield is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Dead stalls from top position.

Dead tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dead has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Springfield is not content to let Dead control the position.
Springfield is looking for a sweep.

Dead is trying to get an arm triangle but Springfield is defending well.
Springfield can't do much from the bottom here.
Springfield tries to buck Dead off but Dead is having none of it.
Dead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Springfield keeps working.

Dead tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Springfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dead trying to control the action but Springfield is working from the bottom.

Dead tries for a kimura but Springfield is defending well.

Dead working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Springfield keeps working.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Springfield is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dead is looking to take a break and control but Springfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Springfield is not content to let Dead control the position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dead is staying tight to Springfield's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Springfield is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Springfield keeps working.

Dead is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Springfield knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Springfield keeps working.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dead looking to control but instead Springfield has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

Springfield looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Springfield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dead content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dead works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dead (10) vs (2) Springfield

Dead is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Springfield to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Springfield shrugs it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Springfield wants to control but Dead is having none of it.
Springfield is desperately trying to improve his position but Dead has a good base and remains in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dead takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Better Dead very nearly forgot to thank Spartan Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: TWGC 15 (155lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Troy Hattori and Aspen Springfield. Springfield has chosen The Traditional Fools - Street Surfin' as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!

169 cm
19 yrs
145 lbs

184 cm
22 yrs
170 lbs

Hattori

Springfield

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Troy Hattori! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Aspen Springfield!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Springfield drives through and clinches with Hattori against the cage.
Hattori tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Springfield just stands there and leans against the cage.

Springfield lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hattori (0) vs (2) Springfield

Springfield is working for a submission of some sort.
Springfield wants to take a breather but Hattori is having none of it.
Hattori wants to get back to full guard.

Hattori looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hattori actively working from the bottom here.
Hattori might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori is trying to get back to full guard.

Springfield is trying to work for a kimura but Hattori is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Springfield not doing much here.
Hattori trying to hold on to Springfield's head to control him but Springfield postures up.

Hattori actively working from the bottom here.
Hattori trying to control here.
Springfield wants to pass the guard but Hattori is defending well.
Springfield is keen to just control but Hattori is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hattori wants to get back to full guard.

Springfield is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hattori still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hattori has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hattori (4) vs (2) Springfield
Springfield struggling a bit here.
Hattori is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Springfield's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Springfield manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hattori (4) vs (4) Springfield
Hattori is staying active underneath Springfield, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hattori is positioning himself well to prevent Springfield advancing to mount.
Hattori wants to control but Springfield is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springfield prevents Hattori from improving his position.

Springfield seems to be working for a kimura but Hattori defends the submission attempt.
Hattori trying to control here.
Hattori is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Springfield's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Springfield's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hattori (8) vs (4) Springfield

Hattori looking for the RNC.
Hattori controlling well, preventing Springfield from escaping the position.
Springfield looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Hattori working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hattori is hanging on to Springfield's back as he tries to escape.

Hattori is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Springfield has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Springfield staying busy and making it hard for Hattori to control.
Hattori keeps control of the position as Springfield tries to break free.

Hattori is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Springfield has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hattori struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hattori not allowing Springfield to control his hands.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Hattori has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Springfield has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hattori doesn't have the hooks in and Springfield manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hattori (8) vs (6) Springfield
Springfield trying to control but Hattori is working from the bottom.
Springfield is pushing down on Hattori's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hattori is fighting to maintain full guard but Springfield has managed to sneak the leg through.
Springfield takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hattori wants to control but Springfield is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Springfield trying to control the action but Hattori is working from the bottom.

Hattori looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hattori is looking to control Springfield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hattori avoid being mounted?
Springfield trying to pass the guard but Hattori defending well.
Hattori is trying to control but can't.
Hattori is pressing down on Springfield's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Springfield passes into half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Springfield is trying to control. Hattori wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hattori is looking to improve his position.
Springfield is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hattori (8) vs (9) Springfield

Springfield is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hattori to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hattori shrugs it off.
Hattori regains half guard.
Springfield passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hattori!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hattori (8) vs (12) Springfield

Springfield is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hattori has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hattori!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hattori (10) vs (12) Springfield

Springfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hattori is aware though and is defending well.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hattori trying to control but Springfield is working from the bottom.
Hattori is really struggling to control Springfield but he's trying to hold on to the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Springfield is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hattori (10) vs (14) Springfield
Springfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hattori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Springfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Hattori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hattori is trying to keep Springfield in close.
Springfield slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hattori (10) vs (17) Springfield
Springfield working away.

Springfield looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Springfield wants to control but Hattori is keeping him busy.
Hattori is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Springfield's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Springfield tries to pass to full mount but Hattori defends it.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hattori is pressing down on Springfield's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Springfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hattori is keeping the position for now.
Springfield being controlled here momentarily.

Springfield avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Springfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hattori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Springfield passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hattori (10) vs (20) Springfield

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hattori gets back to half guard.

Springfield is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hattori regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hattori is trying to keep Springfield in close.
Springfield forces his way into half guard.

Springfield seems to be looking for submissions.
Hattori gets back to full guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Springfield advances to half guard.
Springfield is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hattori!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hattori (10) vs (23) Springfield
Hattori can't escape the position.
Hattori tries to hold on but Springfield pushes him away.
Hattori can't escape the position.

Springfield has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Hattori is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aspen Springfield!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Aspen Springfield waved his t-shirt featuring Hellbent 's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: CCR 69
Date: Feb 10, 2017

#R1#
Springfield fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maciel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Springfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Springfield half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maciel shoots for a takedown but Springfield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Springfield - that will leave a mark!
Springfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Springfield connects with a solid leg kick.
Maciel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Springfield lands a high kick!
Springfield cracks Maciel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Springfield.
Maciel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Maciel backs away, Springfield returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Springfield lands a head kick. Maciel smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Maciel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Springfield can pounce on him.
Aspen Springfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Springfield throws out a loose jab but Maciel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springfield changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maciel tries to avoid it but Springfield manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maciel to the ground. Maciel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maciel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Springfield there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maciel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Springfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maciel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maciel moves away from the strike by Springfield.
Maciel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Springfield stuffs the takedown.
Springfield misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Maciel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Springfield seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Maciel throws a sloppy strike and Springfield has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Maciel is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Springfield!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aspen Springfield!
Aspen Springfield retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aspen Springfield thanked Hellbent for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: CCR 65 LHW GP CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: Jan 13, 2017

#R1#
Springfield lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Springfield scores with a spinning back kick!
Pooh is looking to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pooh's coach down at Soul Supremacy Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pooh's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pooh blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Pooh jumps guard.
Pooh tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Pooh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Springfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Springfield passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Springfield controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pooh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Pooh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Springfield pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Pooh actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Pooh is not content to let Springfield control the position.#SUB#
Springfield is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pooh is just riding it out for now. Springfield eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Springfield is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Pooh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pooh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Springfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #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.
Springfield pushes down on Pooh's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pooh trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Springfield manages to pass to mount!
Springfield has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Springfield controlling from mount.
Pooh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Springfield looking to control and managing it successfully.
Springfield landing punches.
Pooh tries to improve his position but instead Springfield has taken his back! #SUB#
Springfield working for the choke.
Pooh tries to break free. #SUB#
Springfield looking for the choke from the back.
Pooh trying to control but not successfully.
Springfield has the hooks in. Pooh is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Pooh trying to control the hands but Springfield breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Springfield is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pooh knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pooh for a finish. #SUB#
Springfield goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Pooh escapes and is now in half guard on top. #SUB2#
Pooh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Springfield sees it coming and defends easily.
Springfield moves into full guard.
Springfield keeping moving, preventing Pooh from controlling successfully.
Springfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Springfield, not yet. #T4#
Pooh looking to pass the guard.
Springfield pulls Pooh in to control the position. #SUB#
Springfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Pooh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Springfield is looking for a triangle but Pooh pushes his legs off easily.
Springfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Springfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pooh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pooh pushes down on Springfield's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aspen Springfield dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pooh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Pooh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pooh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pooh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Springfield can't find room to land a body shot as Pooh controls the action. #TD#
Springfield has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pooh clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Springfield is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pooh rolls, trying to escape but Springfield keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Springfield looking for the RNC.
Springfield throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB#
Springfield patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Aspen Springfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pooh wants to control his opponent's hands but Springfield gets his hands free.
Springfield has the hooks in. Pooh is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Springfield avoiding Pooh 's attempts to control his hands.
Springfield landing with strikes. #T1#
Pooh is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Springfield wants to control but Pooh is keeping busy.#SUB#
Springfield is looking for the choke from the back position but Pooh is controlling his hands well.
Pooh is trying to break free.
Pooh trying to control the position but Springfield manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Springfield is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Pooh taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Springfield.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aspen Springfield!
Aspen Springfield retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aspen Springfield thanked Hellbent for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: CCR 62
Date: Dec 23, 2016

#R1#
Springfield takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Springfield on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sarkisyan. Sarkisyan obviously looking to wear him down.
Sarkisyan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Springfield walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sarkisyan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Springfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Springfield ducks under a wild hook from Sarkisyan.
An inside leg kick lands from Springfield.
Springfield ducks under a wild hook from Sarkisyan.
Springfield checks a leg kick nicely.
Sarkisyan with a hook.
Nice body kick from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Springfield is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aharon Sarkisyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarkisyan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sarkisyan lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Springfield scores with a takedown into Sarkisyan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Springfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Sarkisyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Springfield throws a big elbow that misses.
Springfield with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sarkisyan has his hands on Springfield's head, controlling the position.
Springfield trying to control but Sarkisyan is working from the bottom.
Springfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sarkisyan pulls Springfield in close to his closed guard and prevents Springfield from doing any damage or advancing position.
Springfield is pushing down on Sarkisyan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sarkisyan is fighting to maintain full guard but Springfield has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sarkisyan wants to improve his position but Springfield is controlling well. #SUB2#
Sarkisyan is defending against the submission attempts here by Springfield.
Sarkisyan trying to control here.
Springfield wants to pass the guard but Sarkisyan is defending well.
Springfield not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, Springfield seems content to control.
Sarkisyan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Springfield prevents Sarkisyan from standing back up. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Springfield swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sarkisyan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sarkisyan looks to land a left hand but Springfield moved out of range nicely.
We've been told by Sarkisyan's head coaches at Gym Amsterdam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice body kick from Springfield.
Sarkisyan connects with a jab.
Sarkisyan scores with a head kick.
Springfield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sarkisyan as he jumps to the side.
Sarkisyan throws a body punch but Springfield moves out of range.
Sarkisyan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Sarkisyan misses with the combination.
Springfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sarkisyan.
Springfield tries a quick counter leg kick but Sarkisyan is wise to it.
Springfield takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Springfield thows a leg kick but Sarkisyan checks it
and Sarkisyan counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Sarkisyan throws a body punch but Springfield moves out of range.
Springfield throws a low kick, looking for Sarkisyan's leg but Sarkisyan calmly moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sarkisyan, as that shot connected.
Sarkisyan scores with a nice strike.
Springfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sarkisyan as he avoids it easily.
Springfield tries a head kick but it misses.
As Springfield tries to get set, Sarkisyan tries to push him back and clinch up but Springfield manages to avoid the attempt.
Springfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan throws a head kick but Springfield moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aharon Sarkisyan 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#
Sarkisyan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sarkisyan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Springfield has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sarkisyan scores with a body shot.
Crunch! Springfield slams his shin into Sarkisyan's torso.
Sarkisyan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Springfield follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Springfield checks a low kick from Sarkisyan.
Springfield appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sarkisyan looks to land a left hand but Springfield moved out of range nicely.
Sarkisyan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Sarkisyan tenderised Springfield's leg. Springfield is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarkisyan stuffs the takedown.
Sarkisyan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Springfield manages to circle out of the way.
Springfield sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Springfield motions for Sarkisyan to come forward. Springfield throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sarkisyan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Springfield throws a chopping leg kick but Sarkisyan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
A good leg kick by Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan throws a hook but Springfield avoids it easily.
Sarkisyan cracks Springfield with a good jab.
Sarkisyan clobbers Springfield with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Donk. Sarkisyan catches Springfield right on the button with a cross.
Springfield with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sarkisyan to score with a decent uppercut.
Sarkisyan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Springfield in his tracks.
Springfield tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sarkisyan defends well and Springfield ends up having to push Sarkisyan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Springfield checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2#
Springfield has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Springfield manages to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarkisyan stays in close to Springfield's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Springfield working for a triangle but Sarkisyan defends it easily. #T2#
Sarkisyan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sarkisyan wanted to stand there but Springfield had control of the position. #SUB2#
Springfield is looking for a triangle but Sarkisyan pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Sarkisyan is posturing up here but Springfield has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sarkisyan tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sarkisyan has to tap! Slick submission there by Springfield!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aspen Springfield!
Aspen Springfield is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aspen Springfield thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: CCR 59
Date: Dec 02, 2016

#R1#
McPhail throws a body punch but Springfield moves out of range.
Springfield drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McPhail defends it well.
Springfield thumps McPhail with a low kick.
McPhail scores with a nice right hand.
McPhail misses with a right hand
and Springfield counters with a body kick that stops McPhail in his tracks momentarily. #TD2#
Springfield bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Springfield thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Springfield has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for McPhail!
Springfield content just to control the position here.
McPhail is squirming around, avoiding Springfield's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springfield looking to ground and pound but McPhail is blocking nicely.
Springfield controlling the pace for now. #T1#
McPhail stops Springfield from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Springfield looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Springfield is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. McPhail is in real trouble.
McPhail trying to control the position but Springfield manages to sink in the hooks.
Springfield is looking to control McPhail but McPhail is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Springfield has his arm under McPhail's chin here. Game over son! Springfield squeezes tightly and McPhail is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aspen Springfield!
Aspen Springfield really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Bravado 18: Berget v Jones
Date: Oct 16, 2016

#R1#
Springfield shoots in looking for a takedown but Lovelair manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Springfield's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lovelair chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Springfield can pounce on him.
Nice cross by Lovelair.
Springfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lovelair tries to bum rush Springfield with a series of wild strikes but Springfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Springfield lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lovelair will feel that in the morning.
Lovelair throws a sloppy head kick and Springfield moves out of range easily.
Springfield tries a quick counter leg kick but Lovelair is wise to it.
Lovelair misses with an uppercut. Springfield saw that one coming.#CL#
Lovelair rushes Springfield and presses him up against the cage.
Springfield just leaning against Lovelair, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovelair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lovelair has a couple of punches blocked by Springfield. #TD2#
Springfield successfully pulls guard.
Springfield 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.
Springfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Lovelair preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Springfield manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lovelair manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Lovelair tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lovelair has control of Springfield's left arm, preventing Springfield from doing any damage.
Springfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lovelair is keeping the position for now.
Lovelair wants to sweep here but Springfield controlling him for the moment.
Lovelair is trying to control the position but Springfield postures up.
Lovelair pulls Springfield in close to his closed guard and prevents Springfield from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Springfield is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lovelair is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lovelair has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
Springfield keeping moving, preventing Lovelair from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Springfield is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lovelair throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Springfield's body to avoid the submission. Springfield has instead reached around Lovelair's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Springfield arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aspen Springfield!
Aspen Springfield very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Bravado 12: Road to Glory
Date: Sep 21, 2016

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Springfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Tomasevic, which made it look bad.
Springfield throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tomasevic counters with a straight right hand.
Springfield gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tomasevic.
Tomasevic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomasevic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tomasevic feints a counter leg kick.
Springfield slips under a jab from Tomasevic.
Tomasevic swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Springfield gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tomasevic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tomasevic misses with the head strike.
Tomasevic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Springfield stalling against the cage.
Springfield tries to pull guard but Tomasevic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aspen Springfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
The referee calls for Springfield to work.
A short uppercut from Tomasevic.
Springfield stalling against the cage.
Springfield will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tomasevic up against the cage.
Springfield seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Aspen Springfield.
Tomasevic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomasevic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tomasevic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A head kick from Tomasevic lands but Springfield takes it in his stride.
Springfield throws a lazy body kick
enabling Tomasevic to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been hearing reports that Springfield has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tomasevic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Tomasevic. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Tomasevic scoring well with a low kick there.
Springfield shoots in looking for a takedown but Tomasevic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Springfield's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Springfield has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tomasevic finds it's way round the side to connect with Springfield's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomasevic misses with a low kick.
Springfield changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Springfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomasevic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Springfield throws a leg kick
and Tomasevic counters with a nice body kick.
Tomasevic tries a head kick but it misses.
Springfield changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tomasevic thuds his shin into the meat of Springfield's side.
Tomasevic misses with a head kick.
Springfield changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A head kick misses from Springfield. #T3#
Tomasevic misses with an uppercut.
Tomasevic looks to land a right hand but Springfield moved out of range.
Springfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Springfield drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tomasevic sprawls and moves away.
Tomasevic throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tomasevic.
Tomasevic connects with a right hand. Springfield shakes it off.
Tomasevic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Springfield throws a leg kick which misses Tomasevic's front leg but catches the back leg as Tomasevic tries to avoid it.
Tomasevic throws a looping overhand right but Springfield ducks down to avoid it.
Springfield feinted with a counter takedown.
Tomasevic misses with an uppercut.
Springfield throws a quick counter head kick but Tomasevic was just out of range.
Springfield has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T4#
Springfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tomasevic.
That kick from Springfield tenderised Tomasevic's leg. Tomasevic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomasevic throws a shot from downtown. Springfield moves away and avoids it.
Springfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Springfield fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Springfield takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Springfield lands a leg kick that knocks Tomasevic off balance momentarily.
Springfield ducks right into an uppercut from Tomasevic.
Tomasevic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mladen Tomasevic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Springfield sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Springfield takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No luck for Springfield with that takedown attempt.
Tomasevic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomasevic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Springfield.
Springfield attempts a counter takedown but Tomasevic avoids it well and moves away.
Springfield misses with a head kick.
Tomasevic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tomasevic throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomasevic misses with a head kick.
Springfield feinted with a counter takedown.
Springfield blocks a head kick by Tomasevic.
Tomasevic cracks the inside of Springfield's front leg.
Springfield fakes the leg kick and cracks Tomasevic in the body. #T1#
Tomasevic misses the shot to the body.
Springfield drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tomasevic sprawls and moves away.
Tomasevic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomasevic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springfield manages to avoid it.
Springfield slips a straight right by Tomasevic.
Springfield misses with a head kick.
Tomasevic moves out of range of the body kick from Springfield.
Tomasevic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tomasevic throws a body shot but no joy.
Springfield sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tomasevic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No joy there for Tomasevic, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Tomasevic connects with the punch.
Springfield throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tomasevic.
Tomasevic avoids the head kick by Springfield.
Springfield scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Springfield.
Tomasevic tries to work over Springfield's front leg with a kick but Springfield checks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Springfield tries to clinch there but Tomasevic circles away.
Springfield avoids the body shot from Tomasevic.
Tomasevic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tomasevic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Springfield.
Tomasevic takes a swing at Springfield's ribcage but misses.
Springfield tries to counter with a takedown but Tomasevic is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Tomasevic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tomasevic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Springfield avoids the head kick by Tomasevic.
Tomasevic throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Springfield counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Tomasevic has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Springfield is on him like a limpet, forcing Tomasevic back against the cage.
Springfield has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tomasevic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aspen Springfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Springfield has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tomasevic is trying to keep an underhook but Springfield manages to get the takedown into half guard.
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!
Springfield prevents Tomasevic from standing back up.
Springfield throwing shots but Tomasevic is blocking nicely.
Tomasevic controlling the position for now.
Tomasevic wants to get back to full guard.
Tomasevic won't allow Springfield to pass to mount. #T4#
Tomasevic moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tomasevic holds on and takes a little breather.
Tomasevic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Springfield trying to control but Tomasevic is working from the bottom.
Springfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tomasevic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tomasevic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Springfield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tomasevic keeping full guard, as Springfield tries to pass.
Tomasevic working a defensive guard but Springfield manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mladen Tomasevic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tomasevic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springfield manages to avoid it.
Springfield drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tomasevic sprawls and moves away.
Tomasevic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springfield quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tomasevic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Springfield gets a clinch.
Springfield jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tomasevic walks away with a smile on his face. Springfield gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tomasevic. That's going to slow Springfield down.
A clash of legs there as Tomasevic blocks the low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tomasevic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Tomasevic lands.
A jab lands there for Tomasevic.
Tomasevic lands a nice hook to Springfield's body. Springfield takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tomasevic misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Tomasevic throws a solid leg kick but Springfield takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tomasevic.
Tomasevic connects with a body shot.
Tomasevic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Springfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Springfield lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tomasevic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Springfield drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tomasevic sprawls and moves away.
Tomasevic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Springfield.
Tomasevic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tomasevic throws a head kick that misses.
Springfield has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tomasevic.
A slapping leg kick lands for Springfield. #T2#
Tomasevic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tomasevic looks to land a right hand but Springfield moved out of range.
Springfield has a takedown stuffed.
Springfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Springfield wants to clinch.
Tomasevic throws a head kick that half lands. #T3#
Tomasevic moves out of range of the body kick from Springfield.
Springfield shoots in and drives through. Tomasevic sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aspen Springfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomasevic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tomasevic is looking to slow Springfield down with leg kicks.
Tomasevic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Springfield has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tomasevic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tomasevic thows a body kick. Springfield tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Springfield on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tomasevic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Springfield.
Tomasevic misses the body punch #TD#
and Springfield counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Aspen Springfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tomasevic is keeping the position for now.
Springfield is pushing down on Tomasevic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tomasevic is fighting to maintain full guard but Springfield has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Springfield is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tomasevic sees it coming and defends easily.
Tomasevic controlling the position for now.
Tomasevic wants to control but Springfield is keeping busy. #SUB#
Springfield is working for a kimura but Tomasevic is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Springfield is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tomasevic is just riding it out for now. Springfield eventually gives up the hold.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mladen Tomasevic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tomasevic 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mladen Tomasevic!

Event: DFC 12: Vachon vs. Livre
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Gates moves out of range as Springfield throws a body kick.
Gates attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gates pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Springfield checks the leg kick.
Gates throws a jab but it's blocked by Springfield.
Springfield drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gates sprawls and moves away.
Gates throws a head kick but Springfield moves out of range.
Springfield drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gates sprawls and moves away.
Gates swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Springfield.
Springfield throws a leg kick but Gates sees it coming and moves out of range.
Springfield looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gates is looking to score with low kicks.
Springfield 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.
Springfield dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gates. That did some damage!
That kick from Gates tenderised Springfield's leg. Springfield is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Gates throws a leg kick but Springfield moved away.
Gates throws a leg kick but Springfield sees it coming and moves out of range.
Springfield moves away from the strike by Gates.
Springfield ducks under a wild hook from Gates.
A low kick from Gates misses
and Springfield counters with a good low kick that Gates was not able to check.
Springfield is looking to land body kicks.
Gates tried to score with a low kick but Springfield checks it.
Springfield changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Josh Gates is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gates stuffs the takedown.
Gates connects with a high kick.
Gates on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Springfield. Springfield obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body kick from Gates.
Gates throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Springfield feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Springfield throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Gates avoids a kick to the body.
Gates avoids a kick to the body.
Gates tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gates throws a head kick but Springfield moves out of range.
Springfield slips a straight right by Gates.
Springfield throws a sloppy head kick and Gates moves out of range easily.
Gates fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Springfield.
Gates tries to work over Springfield's front leg with a kick but Springfield checks it.
Springfield throws a front kick that sends Gates stumbling back into the cage.
Springfield goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Gates is looking to slow Springfield down with leg kicks.
Springfield throws a low kick, looking for Gates's leg but Gates calmly moves out of range.
Gates is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Springfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Springfield lands a head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Josh Gates has been cut.
Springfield ducks under a wild hook from Gates.
Springfield is looking to land body kicks.
Springfield looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gates misses with a body shot.
Gates looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Springfield staying out of range there.
Gates loads up on a big right hand but Springfield slips the punch.
Springfield feinted with a counter takedown.
Springfield attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Josh Gates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gates throws a lazy uppercut
and Springfield finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T4#
Springfield takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Springfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gates.
Gates checks a leg kick nicely.
Gates throws a head kick but Springfield moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Springfield.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gates attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Springfield tries to counter with a takedown but Gates is quick to defend against it.
Springfield has been working on his balance at Russian Fighting Community Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Gates.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Springfield.
Springfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gates.
An inside leg kick lands from Springfield.
Springfield looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gates thows a leg kick but Springfield checks it
and Springfield counters with an outside leg kick.
Springfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Josh Gates will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josh Gates's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gates throws a low kick, looking for Springfield's leg but Springfield calmly moves out of range.
Springfield changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gates lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gates throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Springfield on the side of the head.
Gates throws a sloppy head kick and Springfield moves out of range easily. #TD#
Springfield fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gates to the ground. Springfield is now in Gates's guard.
Gates is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gates looking for a guillotine here but Springfield defends easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gates can do anything to dispel that myth.
Springfield showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gates keeping moving, preventing Springfield from controlling successfully. #T1#
Springfield is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Springfield makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Springfield content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Springfield wants to control from the top but Gates keeps moving.
Springfield 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.
Springfield passes Gates's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gates trying to hold on to Springfield's head to control him but Springfield postures up. #T2#
Gates is refusing to be controlled, as Springfield sits in half guard.
Gates really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Springfield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Springfield not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Gates looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Springfield is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gates doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Springfield.
Springfield thows a huge punch but Gates dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gates trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Springfield 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. #SUB2#
Gates actively working from the bottom here.
Gates trying to hold on to Springfield's head to control him but Springfield postures up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick from Springfield lands but Gates takes it in his stride.
Josh Gates seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gates moves out of range of the leg kick from Springfield.
Gates tries to score with a low kick but Springfield moves his leg out of the way.
Springfield lands with a nice body kick.
Gates wants to slow Springfield down by chopping away at his legs.
Springfield thinks about countering with a body kick.
Springfield chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gates, right into the meat.
Springfield throws a sloppy head kick and Gates moves out of range easily.
Gates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Springfield tried to counter with a leg kick but Gates avoided it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aspen Springfield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josh Gates's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Springfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gates fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Springfield.
Gates throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gates connects with a leg kick. Springfield looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Springfield takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gates takes a swing at Springfield's ribcage but misses.
Springfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Gates misses.
Springfield appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield moves out of range of the body kick from Gates.
Springfield tries to counter with a takedown but Gates is quick to defend against it.
Gates looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Springfield checks a leg kick.
Springfield changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gates takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Gates moves out of range of the body kick.
Gates tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gates throws a head kick but Springfield moves out of range.
Springfield changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Springfield checks a low kick from Gates.
Gates throws a sloppy head kick and Springfield moves out of range easily.
Springfield jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gates takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Springfield.
Springfield connects with a high kick.
Gates sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Springfield throws a body kick that misses.
Springfield throws a leg kick but Gates sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gates thumps Springfield with a low kick.#T2##TD#
Springfield fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gates sprawls well initially but Springfield persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gates trying to hold on to Springfield's head to control him but Springfield postures up.
Springfield is looking to take a break and control but Gates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Springfield perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Springfield is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gates sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Springfield is working for a submission of some sort.
Springfield lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Springfield scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Springfield working over Gates with some ground and pound. Gates looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Springfield is looking to advance position but Gates won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Springfield.
Springfield takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Springfield there.
Springfield frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gates tries to lock up and control but Springfield gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Springfield is working for a guillotine from mount but Gates frees his head quite easily.
Gates keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Springfield controlling the pace for now.
Springfield pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB#
Springfield has isolated one of Gates's arms. Gates looking to fight him off but Springfield twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aspen Springfield!
An out of breath Aspen Springfield thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DFC Showtime 3
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
Springfield dives in for a single leg takedown but Koreshkov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head kick by Springfield misses #TD#
and Koreshkov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koreshkov.
Springfield wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Koreshkov is now in half guard.
Springfield is looking to improve his position.
Koreshkov working the head and body with strikes.
Springfield taking some punishment here, with Koreshkov in his half guard.
Koreshkov working over Springfield with some ground and pound. Springfield looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Springfield wants to control but Koreshkov is keeping busy. #SUB#
Koreshkov seems to be looking for submissions.
Springfield is looking to improve his position.
Springfield blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koreshkov. #T1##SUB#
Koreshkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Springfield doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Koreshkov.
Koreshkov wants to free his trapped foot but Springfield is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Koreshkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Koreshkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Springfield wants to control but Koreshkov is keeping busy. #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.
Koreshkov working Springfield over with strikes.
Koreshkov 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.
Koreshkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koreshkov is thwarting Springfield's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koreshkov tries to pass to full mount but Springfield defends it.
Springfield holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Koreshkov is nestled in close to Springfield, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Koreshkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Koreshkov there.
Koreshkov winds up and cracks Springfield with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Koreshkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Springfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Koreshkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Koreshkov working over Springfield with some ground and pound. Springfield looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Koreshkov drops an elbow to the side of Springfield's head. #SUB2#
Springfield looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Koreshkov'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.
Koreshkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Springfield trying to control but Koreshkov postures up.
Springfield tries to get to full guard but Koreshkov has control of the leg.
Springfield manages to get to full guard.
Koreshkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Springfield has wrist control.#T4#
Springfield keeping full guard, as Koreshkov tries to pass.
Koreshkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Springfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koreshkov throws a strike but Springfield rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Koreshkov is pulling down on Springfield's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Springfield drops back, looking for a kneebar! Koreshkov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Koreshkov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Koreshkov! #REVR#
Springfield is not content to let Koreshkov control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Koreshkov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Koreshkov dives in and grabs Springfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Springfield pushes down on Koreshkov's head and hops out.
Springfield scoring well with a low kick there. #TD#
Koreshkov drives through with a takedown into Springfield's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Springfield isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Koreshkov stacks Springfield on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Koreshkov!
Koreshkov working the ground and pound.
Springfield tries to improve position but can't.
Koreshkov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield is working to avoid the ground and pound but Koreshkov connects with a decent elbow.
Koreshkov working the ground and pound.
Koreshkov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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!
Springfield manages to get back to half guard.
Koreshkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Koreshkov drops an elbow to the side of Springfield's head.
Koreshkov working Springfield over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Koreshkov. #ROC#
Springfield is rocked!
Koreshkov lands strikes from half guard.
Springfield is still in real trouble! Can Koreshkov finish him?
Springfield 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.
Springfield manages to get to full guard.
Springfield seems to have recovered his senses.
Koreshkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Springfield works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Springfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Springfield, not yet.
Springfield is trying to keep Koreshkov in close.
Koreshkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Koreshkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Springfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Koreshkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koreshkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Springfield can do to turn this around?
Springfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koreshkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Springfield working a defensive guard here.
Springfield pulls Koreshkov in close to his closed guard and prevents Koreshkov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Koreshkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Springfield's head.#T3#
Springfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Springfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koreshkov postures up in Springfield's guard and throws a big left but Springfield blocks it. #SUB2#
Springfield working for a triangle but Koreshkov defends it easily.
Springfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koreshkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koreshkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Springfield works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koreshkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Springfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Springfield is trying to control the position but Koreshkov postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Springfield throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Koreshkov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Springfield!
Koreshkov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Koreshkov is chipping away with strikes.
Koreshkov scoring with punches from side control.
Springfield manages to work his way to half guard, despite Koreshkov's best efforts.
Springfield blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koreshkov.
Springfield wants to improve his position but Koreshkov is controlling well.
Springfield is refusing to be controlled, as Koreshkov sits in half guard.
Springfield on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Springfield tries to get to full guard but Koreshkov has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Koreshkov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3##TD#
Koreshkov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Koreshkov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Springfield dodges the ground and pound from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Koreshkov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Springfield!
Koreshkov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Koreshkov wants to control the pace but Springfield is squirming around nicely.
A big strike lands for Koreshkov! That's really hurt Springfield and he's turned his back - Koreshkov keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Koreshkov jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Koreshkov!
Alexander Koreshkov retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Alexander Koreshkov 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: DFC 7: Koreshkov vs. Dahlen
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Sutton gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Springfield counters with a good low kick that Sutton was not able to check.
Springfield tries a head kick but it misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Springfield 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.
A bone on bone clash there as Springfield blocks the leg kick.
Sutton throws a head kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Sutton blocks the leg kick.
Springfield throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Springfield takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sutton connects with an inside leg kick.
Sutton scores with a head kick.
Sutton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Springfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Springfield delivers a nice body kick.
We've been told by Sutton's head coaches at Club Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sutton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sutton misses the shot to the body.
Springfield chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sutton can pounce on him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sutton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Sutton lands with a nice body punch.
Springfield throws a body kick that misses.
Sutton throws a head kick that misses
and Springfield counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice body kick there by Sutton.
Springfield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sutton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Springfield misses with a head kick.
Laim Sutton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sutton.
Sutton misses with a body kick.
Sutton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Springfield.
Sutton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Springfield thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sutton if he has to take too many more of those.
Springfield avoids the head kick by Sutton.
Springfield shapes to counter with a head kick.
Springfield thuds his shin into the meat of Sutton's side.
Springfield moves out of range as Sutton strikes.
Springfield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Sutton throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Springfield counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sutton won't be happy with that.
Sutton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sutton tries to get out of the position.
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!
Springfield wants to control but Sutton is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Springfield is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sutton looks calm but he's in trouble here. Springfield gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sutton is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Springfield lets go of the hold and Sutton can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aspen Springfield!
A very excited looking Aspen Springfield 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: DFC 5: Pauletty vs. Adams
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dawson.
Springfield looks to land a body kick but Dawson moved away.
Dawson avoids a kick to the body.
Dawson misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Springfield counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dawson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dawson tries to get out of the position.
Springfield prevents Dawson from getting back to his feet.
Springfield wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving.
Dawson can't keep his opponent in guard - Springfield advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawson is trying to stand.
Dawson wants to stand back up but Springfield manages to pass into side control.
Dawson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Springfield is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dawson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dawson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Springfield is controlling him well.#T1#
Springfield wants to control but Dawson is keeping him busy.
Springfield is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dawson trying to remain calm as Springfield controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Springfield working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawson wants to get back to his feet but Springfield drags him back down.
Springfield moves into full mount! #T2#
Dawson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dawson is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Springfield has taken his back!
Dawson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Springfield trying to control.#SUB2#
Springfield working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dawson trying to get back to his feet but Springfield is in full control for now.
Springfield wants to control but Dawson is keeping busy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dawson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Dawson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Dawson is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Springfield sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Dawson has no choice but to tap and Springfield jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aspen Springfield!
A very excited looking Aspen Springfield 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: TWGC 10 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Mar 21, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jonthan Henry and Aspen Springfield. Chooooooooon! I think Henry might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to hit em up . Springfield has chosen The Traditional Fools - Street Surfin' as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

185 cm
27 yrs
180 lbs

184 cm
18 yrs
167 lbs

Henry

Springfield

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Jonthan Henry ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Aspen Springfield!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Henry clinches with his opponent.

Henry pulls guard successfully.
Springfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henry is keeping the position for now.
Henry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Springfield has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at True North Fight Team. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Henry has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Springfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry looking for a sweep. Not yet Henry , not yet.
Henry controlling Springfield's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield wants to control from the top but Henry keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Springfield looking to pass the guard.
Springfield looking to sit in guard and control but Henry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry (2) vs (0) Springfield
Springfield keeping full guard, as Henry tries to pass.
Henry preventing the sweep.
Springfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Springfield had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henry defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springfield controls Henry momentarily but Henry frees himself.
Henry controls from within his opponent's guard.
Springfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henry tries to free his leg and advance position but Springfield is retaining full guard.
Henry controls from within his opponent's guard.
Springfield is trying to keep Henry in close.
Henry stopping the sweep attempt from Springfield.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Springfield trying to keep a closed guard but Henry is proving a slippery customer.
Henry is stalling in the full guard.
Henry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Springfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henry is aware though and is defending well.
Springfield wants to control but Henry passes easily into half guard.
Springfield wants to improve his position but Henry is controlling well.
Henry is thwarting Springfield's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Springfield trying to hold on to Henry 's head to control him but Henry postures up.
Henry sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Springfield trying to control but Henry postures up.
Springfield wants to sweep but Henry has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Henry (5) vs (0) Springfield
A lull in the action here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Springfield is trying to control Henry 's posture but Henry avoids it.
Henry takes a little break here. Springfield wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Henry 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Springfield struggling a bit here.
Springfield stops Henry from passing to mount.
A lull in the action here.
Springfield sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Springfield tries to get to full guard but Henry has control of the leg.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henry perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Springfield is in trouble now - Henry has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Henry (8) vs (0) Springfield
Henry controlling the pace for now.
Springfield is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Henry looking to control and managing it successfully.
Springfield is wriggling around trying to escape.
Henry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Henry avoids the attempt from Springfield to control.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henry controlling from mount.
Springfield is trying desperately to improve position.
Henry looking to control and managing it successfully.
Springfield is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Henry controlling his opponent.
Springfield tries to reverse the position but Henry maintains control.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henry tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Springfield wants to control but Henry is having none of it.
Springfield is in all sorts of trouble here.
Springfield manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Henry keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Springfield wants to improve his position but Henry is controlling well.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Henry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Springfield works his way to full guard. Good work.
Henry showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Henry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Springfield on the ground.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Springfield working for submissions but it's allowed Henry to get to half guard.
Springfield has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henry is working away from the top position though.
Henry performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Springfield wants to improve his position but Henry is controlling well.

Springfield looking for submissions off his back.
Henry perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henry passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Henry (11) vs (0) Springfield
Henry just content to control the position.
Springfield struggling a bit here.
Springfield tries to control but Henry manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Henry (14) vs (0) Springfield
Springfield is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Henry .
Henry has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry not allowing Springfield to control his hands.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Springfield trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Springfield trying to control the hands but Henry breaks the grip.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
A victorious Jonthan Henry thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TWGC 10 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 20, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Damiao Marcos and Aspen Springfield. Springfield has chosen The Traditional Fools - Street Surfin' as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

165 cm
20 yrs
157 lbs

184 cm
18 yrs
167 lbs

Marcos

Springfield

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Damiao Marcos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Aspen Springfield!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Springfield drives through and clinches with Marcos against the cage.

Springfield manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Marcos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Springfield wants to sweep but no luck.

Springfield is looking for a triangle but Marcos pushes his legs off easily.
Springfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Springfield can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marcos controls the pace.
Marcos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Springfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Springfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marcos tries to free his leg and advance position but Springfield is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos is working hard here to advance position.
Marcos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Springfield on the ground.
Springfield can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marcos controls the pace.
Marcos wants to control from the top but Springfield keeps moving.
Marcos's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Springfield trying to keep a closed guard but Marcos is proving a slippery customer.
Springfield keeping full guard, as Marcos tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marcos trying to control the position from guard on top but Springfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Springfield can't keep his opponent in guard - Marcos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Springfield looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marcos controlling the action here.
Springfield trying to control but Marcos postures up.
Still in half guard, Marcos seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcos wants to take a breather but Springfield is having none of it.
Marcos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Marcos is pressing down on Springfield's thigh, looking to free his foot. Springfield is holding on for now.
Marcos not doing much here.
Springfield tries to get to full guard but Marcos has control of the leg.
Marcos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Springfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marcos content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springfield trying to control but Marcos postures up.
Marcos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Springfield regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marcos wants to control from the top but Springfield keeps moving.
Marcos tries to free his leg and advance position but Springfield is retaining full guard.

Springfield looking for a guillotine here but Marcos defends easily.
Springfield keeping full guard, as Marcos tries to pass.
Marcos advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcos content to control rather than advance.
Marcos wants to take a breather but Springfield is having none of it.
Marcos controlling the pace.
Marcos prevents Springfield from improving his position.
Marcos is trying to control the action in half guard but Springfield is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marcos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Springfield is pressing down on Marcos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Springfield has Marcos pulled in close to control his posture.
Marcos trying to control but Springfield is working from the bottom.

Springfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marcos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Springfield keeping full guard, as Marcos tries to pass.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marcos passes into half guard.

Marcos seems to be looking for submissions.
Marcos controlling the pace.
Springfield wants to improve his position but Marcos is controlling well.
Marcos is looking to advance position but Springfield won't allow it.
Marcos not doing much here.

Marcos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Springfield looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Springfield wants to control but Marcos is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marcos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marcos wants to pass the guard but Springfield is defending well.
Marcos stalling.
Springfield moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marcos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Springfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marcos is one step ahead there.
Marcos looking to pass the guard.

Marcos is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Springfield has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Marcos is looking to defend but Springfield has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Marcos! Springfield pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Marcos taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aspen Springfield!
Aspen Springfield thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TWGC 10 (170lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Russell Paulman and Aspen Springfield. Paulman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, War is my Love . The crowd seem to be enjoying Springfield's choice of entrance music: The Traditional Fools - Street Surfin'. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Aspen Springfield enters the cage!

183 cm
27 yrs
180 lbs

184 cm
18 yrs
167 lbs

Paulman

Springfield

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Russell Paulman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Aspen Springfield!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Paulman has managed to clinch.

Paulman has Springfield pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Paulman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Springfield tumbling to the mat - Paulman dives into Springfield's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paulman (2) vs (0) Springfield
Paulman 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.
Springfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Paulman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Springfield manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paulman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (2) vs (2) Springfield
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Springfield is looking to pass into half guard but Paulman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Paulman is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (4) vs (2) Springfield

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman pushing down on Springfield's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Springfield wants to control but Paulman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Springfield wants to get back to full guard.
Springfield won't allow Paulman to pass to mount.
Springfield wants to control but Paulman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Paulman 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.
Paulman not doing much here.
Springfield trying to hold on to Paulman's head to control him but Paulman postures up.
Springfield is looking for a sweep. Paulman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paulman tries to pass to full mount but Springfield defends it.
Paulman is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springfield trying to control from the bottom.
Springfield wants to improve his position but Paulman is controlling well.
Springfield 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.
Paulman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Springfield wants to control but Paulman is keeping busy.
Springfield desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Paulman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Springfield is looking for a sweep. Paulman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paulman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Springfield on the ground.
Paulman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Springfield wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paulman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Paulman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Springfield is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are battling for position here. Springfield manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Springfield wants to sweep here but Paulman controlling him for the moment.
Paulman wants to pass the guard but Springfield is keeping the position.
Paulman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Springfield has his hands on Paulman's head, controlling the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling from the top position.

Springfield working for a triangle but Paulman defends it easily.
Springfield wants to sweep here but Paulman controlling him for the moment.
Springfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paulman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Springfield trying to control the position.
Paulman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Springfield working a defensive guard here.
Paulman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Springfield is trying to control the position but Paulman postures up.
Paulman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Springfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Springfield trying to keep a closed guard but Paulman is proving a slippery customer.
Springfield might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Paulman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Paulman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman won't allow Springfield to sweep him here.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Springfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Springfield, not yet.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Paulman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Springfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Springfield is looking to sweep but instead, Paulman has passed into half guard.
Paulman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Paulman is thwarting Springfield's attempts to control the position.
Springfield is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paulman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paulman's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Paulman (4) vs (6) Springfield
Paulman prevents Springfield from getting a body triangle.
Paulman wants to escape the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Paulman fending off the submission attempt from Springfield.
Paulman trying to control the hands but Springfield breaks the grip.

Paulman defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Paulman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is looking to improve his position but Springfield isn't that keen on the idea.
Springfield avoids the attempt from Paulman to control.
Springfield is looking to work his way around to Paulman's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Paulman tries to hold on but Springfield pushes him away.
Springfield wants to control the pace but Paulman is squirming around nicely.
Paulman holds of for dear life.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is looking to improve his position but Springfield isn't that keen on the idea.
Paulman is working hard here to advance position.

Springfield with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Springfield has hold of Paulman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Paulman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is trying desperately to improve position.
Paulman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Springfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Springfield looking for a guillotine from mount but Paulman is having none of it.
Paulman holds on to Springfield around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.

Springfield looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Springfield trying to control but Paulman is having none of it.
Paulman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paulman tries to hold on but Springfield postures up.
Paulman is trying to escape the mount.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Springfield tries to control but Paulman wriggling away.

Springfield jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Paulman manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Springfield trying to control the position but Paulman is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paulman tries to buck Springfield off but Springfield is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Springfield wins on points by 6 to 4.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Aspen Springfield waved his t-shirt featuring Heritage!'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: TWGC 10 (170lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aspen Springfield and Sterling Archer. Springfield comes to the cage accompanied by The Traditional Fools - Street Surfin'. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

184 cm
18 yrs
167 lbs

174 cm
18 yrs
169 lbs

Springfield

Archer

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aspen Springfield! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sterling Archer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Archer instigates a clinch.

Archer turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Springfield (0) vs (4) Archer
Archer takes a little break here. Springfield wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Archer is continuing to stall.
Springfield wants to control but Archer postures up.
Archer wants to take a breather but Springfield manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Archer.
Archer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Archer wants to control from the top but Springfield keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Archer wants to control from the top but Springfield keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The adventures of Archer the control monster continue. Boring.
Springfield trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Springfield lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Springfield (2) vs (4) Archer
Archer has his hands on Springfield's head, controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Springfield from controlling successfully.
Springfield forces his way into half guard.
Springfield wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer wants to control but Springfield passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Springfield (5) vs (4) Archer
Springfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Archer can do anything to dispel that myth.
A control attempt from Archer but he's now mounted!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Springfield (7) vs (4) Archer

Springfield is working for a guillotine from mount but Archer frees his head quite easily.
Archer is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Springfield has hold of Archer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Archer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Archer tries to hold on but Springfield pushes him away.
Springfield can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Archer is looking to escape.
Archer wants to hold on but Springfield pushes him away.
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Archer has given up his back. Will we see Springfield going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Springfield (10) vs (4) Archer

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Springfield is hanging on to Archer's back as he tries to escape.

Springfield is working for a rear naked choke. Archer is not defending it well and Springfield has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Archer refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Archer's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aspen Springfield!
An out of breath Aspen Springfield thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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