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Event: EMP Steve vs Jones     
Date:   May 10, 2019
#R1#
The fighters circling - Assad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Infidellus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Infidellus looks to score with a jab to the body but Assad is just out of range.
Assad just misses with a punch to the body.
Assad misses the shot to the body.
Infidellus wants to counter the offense by Assad and move into the clinch position.
Assad pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Infidellus back to the cage. Assad follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Assad misses with a body shot.
Infidellus tries to counter with a clinch but Assad shakes him off and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Infidellus.
Assad scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Infidellus misses.
Infidellus ducks under a wild hook from Assad.
Assad stuns Infidellus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Assad misses with a hook
and Infidellus counters with a left to the body.
Infidellus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Assad moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Infidellus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Infidellus looks to land a body kick but Assad moved away.
Sam Assad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assad lands a glancing blow to the side of Infidellus's head.
Assad misses the shot to the body.
Infidellus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Assad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Assad just misses with a punch to the body.
Infidellus wants to counter with a clinch but Assad pushes him away.
Infidellus needs to keep his hands up - Assad had a free shot at his head there.
A big right from Assad misses.
Infidellus tries to counter by closing the distance.
Infidellus misses with an uppercut. Assad saw that one coming.
Infidellus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Assad.
Assad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Assad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Infidellus on the side of the head.
Infidellus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Assad.
Assad misses with a straight right.
Assad throws a jab but it's blocked by Infidellus.
Infidellus wants to counter the offense by Assad and move into the clinch position.
A telegraphed right hand from Infidellus misses the target. #CL2#
Infidellus darts in and clinches Assad up against the cage.
Infidellus misses with some punches.
Infidellus lands with a left to the head.
Infidellus lands a hook that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
Infidellus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Infidellus working aggressively here.
Infidellus working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Infidellus lands a left hand. #T2#
Infidellus tries to work over Assad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Assad.
Infidellus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Infidellus struggles to land a body shot inside as Assad controls his hands.
Infidellus prevents a body shot from Assad.
Infidellus pushes Assad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Assad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Assad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Infidellus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
A short body shot lands from Infidellus as the two fighters clinch.
Assad takes a shot to the head.
Assad tries to break the clinch but Infidellus is controlling the position.
Assad blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Infidellus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Infidellus pushes Assad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Infidellus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Infidellus lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Infidellus.
Infidellus can't find room to land a body shot as Assad controls the action.
A short uppercut from Infidellus.
A head punch on the inside from Infidellus fails to land.
Infidellus misses with some punches.
Assad tries to work over Infidellus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Infidellus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Infidellus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Infidellus cracks Assad with a nice body shot.
Infidellus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Infidellus misses with some punches.
Infidellus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Infidellus tries a body shot but Assad blocks it.
Assad presses Infidellus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Assad pushes Infidellus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Assad struggles to land a body shot inside as Infidellus controls his hands. #T4#
Assad blocks an uppercut.
Infidellus prevents Assad from breaking the clinch.
Assad takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Infidellus lands with a left to the head.
Assad has a couple of punches blocked by Infidellus.
Infidellus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Assad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Infidellus pushes Assad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Infidellus prevents a body shot from Assad.
Assad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Infidellus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Assad.
Assad misses with a punch to the body.
Assad tries to break free but Infidellus pushes him back against the cage.
Infidellus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Infidellus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Crusadius Infidellus 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#
Infidellus missing with a left hand there. Assad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good shot there by Infidellus.
Infidellus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Assad.#CL2#
Assad gets tackled into the cage by Infidellus. Infidellus maintains the clinch.
Infidellus presses Assad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Infidellus throws a head punch that misses.
Infidellus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Assad's elbow.
Infidellus working aggressively here.
Infidellus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Assad tries to circle away but Infidellus has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Infidellus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Infidellus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assad struggles to land a body shot inside as Infidellus controls his hands.
Assad misses with a body punch.
Assad blocks an uppercut.
Infidellus throws a head punch that misses.
Assad is trying to break the clinch but Infidellus is controlling him.#T1#
Infidellus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Assad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Infidellus tries a body shot but Assad blocks it.
Infidellus lands a right hand.
Infidellus struggles to land a body shot inside as Assad controls his hands.
Assad throws a head punch that misses.
Infidellus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Infidellus misses with a punch on the inside.
Assad wants to break the clinch but can't.
Infidellus presses Assad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Assad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Infidellus blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Infidellus on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Infidellus.
Assad throws a punch but it's blocked by Infidellus.
A shot in the inside from Infidellus.
Crusadius Infidellus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Infidellus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Assad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Assad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Infidellus tries to work over Assad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Infidellus.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Infidellus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Infidellus.
Assad is trying to break free.
Infidellus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Assad.
Infidellus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Infidellus misses with a punch to the body.
Assad misses with some punches.
Infidellus lands with a right to the head.
Infidellus blocking some punches.
Assad goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Infidellus tries a body shot but Assad blocks it.
Assad swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Assad breaks from the clinch.
Sam Assad is winning the standup battle so far.
Infidellus moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from Infidellus misses.
Assad throwing a counter right hand but Infidellus manages to avoid it.
Infidellus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Assad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Infidellus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Infidellus.
A jab from Assad does it's job there.
Assad throws a lazy right hand but Infidellus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Infidellus tries to counter with a clinch but Assad shakes him off and moves away.
Assad misses with an uppercut. Infidellus saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Assad misses its intended target.
Assad lands a nice shot to the body.
Infidellus lands with a kick to the ribs.
Assad throws a hook to the side of Infidellus's head but Infidellus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Infidellus missing with a left hand there. Assad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Infidellus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Infidellus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Assad moves away.
Assad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Infidellus pushes Assad up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Infidellus.
Infidellus misses with a body punch.
Infidellus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Infidellus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Assad misses with a body punch.
Infidellus lands with a left to the head.
Infidellus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
Infidellus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Infidellus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Assad misses with a punch to the body.
Assad tries a body shot but Infidellus blocks it.
Assad throws a punch but it's blocked by Infidellus.
Infidellus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Crusadius Infidellus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Infidellus misses.
Assad just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Infidellus clinches up against the cage.
Assad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Infidellus's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Infidellus.
Infidellus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Infidellus.
Assad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Infidellus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Assad.
Infidellus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Infidellus misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Infidellus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
Nice body punch from Infidellus - that landed with a thud.
Infidellus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Assad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Infidellus keeps control of Assad as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Infidellus.
Infidellus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Infidellus tries a body shot but Assad blocks it.
Infidellus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Assad misses with the head strike.
Infidellus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Infidellus.
Infidellus swings wildly with an uppercut but Assad uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Infidellus.
Infidellus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Assad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Infidellus misses with a punch to the body.
Infidellus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Infidellus.
Infidellus swings wildly with an uppercut but Assad uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Infidellus blocks a body shot from Assad.
Infidellus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Assad.
Infidellus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Infidellus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Assad.
A right hook to the body lands for Infidellus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assad has a couple of punches blocked by Infidellus.
Infidellus blocking some punches.
Infidellus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Infidellus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Assad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Infidellus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
Infidellus pushes Assad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Assad misses with the head strike. #T3#
Assad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Infidellus can't find room to land a body shot as Assad controls the action.
Infidellus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
A body shot lands from Infidellus.
Infidellus throws a head punch that misses.
Assad struggles to land a body shot inside as Infidellus controls his hands.
Infidellus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Assad blocking some punches.
Assad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Assad tries to work over Infidellus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Infidellus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Infidellus throws a punch but it's blocked by Assad.
Infidellus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Infidellus throws a punch but it's blocked by Assad.
Infidellus blocking some punches.
Infidellus swings wildly with an uppercut but Assad uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Infidellus scores with a shot to the side of Assad's head.
Assad lands a nice uppercut.
Infidellus throws a punch but it's blocked by Assad.
Infidellus gets through Assad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Infidellus lands a left hand.
Infidellus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Assad blocks an uppercut.
Assad tries to circle away but Infidellus has him pinned against the cage.
Assad working aggressively here.
Assad struggles to land a body shot inside as Infidellus controls his hands.
Infidellus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Infidellus has a couple of punches blocked by Assad.
Infidellus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sam Assad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crusadius Infidellus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Assad misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crusadius Infidellus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Infidellus 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crusadius Infidellus!

Crusadius Infidellus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: EMP Jones vs Marley     
Date:   Mar 23, 2019
#R1#
Assad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Assad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Iron blocks a jab.
Iron slips a jab from Assad.
Iron moves away from the strike by Assad.
Iron swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Iron clobbers Assad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Some bone on bone action there as Assad checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Assad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iron.
Assad throws a big shot that misses.
Iron lands a nice shot to the body.
Assad misses with a straight right.
Assad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Iron looks to land a combination but Assad avoids it well.
Iron lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Iron tries to bum rush Assad with a series of wild strikes but Assad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Iron takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show 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!
Assad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Iron throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Assad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Iron let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Assad misses with a looping right.
Assad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Assad staying out of range there.#T1#
Assad blocks a jab.
Assad slips a jab and a cross from Iron.
Assad misses with a looping left.
Assad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iron.
Assad misses with a body shot.
Iron connects with an inside leg kick.
Assad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iron moves away.
Assad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Assad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iron.
Sloppy strikes from Iron. Those never looked like landing.
A quick step to the side and Assad tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Assad misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Iron.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iron. Assad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Iron looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Assad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Iron uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Iron scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iron digs a good body shot into Assad's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Assad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Iron doesn't seem phased though.
Iron tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Assad is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Assad lands a nice shot to the body.
Assad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iron misses with a low kick.
Assad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Assad throws a hook to the side of Iron's head but Iron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Assad swings for the body but Iron moves out of range.
Iron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Assad.
Iron thuds a left hand into Assad's body.
Iron is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Assad rather than just go for the knockout.
A swing and a miss from Iron.
Assad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iron throws out the jab.
Iron slips a straight right by Assad.
Iron throws a nice looking combination but Assad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Assad was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Assad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iron manages to avoid it.
Assad throws a nice looking combination but Iron bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Iron fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Iron throws a leg kick that misses.
Iron walks into a straight right hand from Assad.
Assad throws the left hand but Iron avoids the punch easily.
Assad throws a body shot but no joy.
Assad dodges the punch combination from Iron. #T3#
Assad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iron.
Assad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Assad throws an overhand right that lands on Iron's shoulder, as Iron tries to avoid the shot.
Assad loads up on a big right hand but Iron slips the punch.
A big right from Assad misses.
Assad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Iron swinging wildly here.
Iron scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Assad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Iron.
Assad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Assad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iron.
Assad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iron lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Iron.
Assad looks to land a right hand but Iron moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assad defending well as Iron loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Assad misses the target.
Iron tries to land a leg kick but Assad saw it coming and moves away.
Iron lands a nice shot to the body.
Assad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iron.
Iron looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Iron throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Iron looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Iron throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Assad cracks Iron with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Iron scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Iron misses with a jab, cross combination.
Assad staying out of range there.
A big right from Assad misses.
Nice shot by Assad.
Iron slips under a jab.
Assad looks to land a right hand but Iron moved out of range.
Assad jabs Iron to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Iron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Assad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iron throws a sloppy head kick and Assad moves out of range easily.
Iron lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Assad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iron.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iron throws a shot from downtown. Assad moves away and avoids it.
Iron takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Assad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Iron.
Assad stuns Iron with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Assad misses with a looping right.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Iron dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Iron.
A telegraphed right hand from Assad misses the target.
Assad slips a jab and a cross from Iron.
Iron misses with a left hand
and Assad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Assad looks to throw the jab but Iron is out of range.
Iron misses with the combination.
Assad just misses with a punch to the body.
Assad's jab looks to have found its range, popping Iron under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Iron.
Assad misses with an uppercut.
Iron lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Iron throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Iron throws a head kick but Assad moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Iron throws a front kick aimed at Assad's knee but Assad avoids it well.
Iron throws a push kick but Assad slaps the foot to one side.
Assad scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iron throws a lazy right hand but Assad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Iron looks to land a combination but Assad avoids it well.
Good exchange - Assad coming out on top.#T1#
Assad throws out a loose jab but Iron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iron tries a quick counter leg kick but Assad is wise to it.
Assad punishes Iron's body with a nice straight punch.
Iron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iron throws a jab but it's blocked by Assad.
Assad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Assad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Assad throws a hook to the side of Iron's head but Iron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Iron unleashes a big counter combination but Assad bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Iron.
Junior Iron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Assad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iron manages to avoid it.
Iron was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Assad takes a swing at Iron's ribcage but misses.
Iron throws a solid leg kick but Assad takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Iron.
Iron waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Assad.
Assad looks to land a right hand but Iron moved out of range.
As Assad backs off Iron throws a huge counter combo but Assad manages to avoid it all.
Iron avoids the body shot from Assad.
Iron unleashes a big counter combination but Assad bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Iron connects with a looping right hand.
Iron tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Assad is able to avoid easily.
Assad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Assad slips under a jab.
Iron misses with the combination.
Assad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Iron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Iron staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Assad moves away.
Iron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assad.
Iron lands a nice hook to Assad's body. Assad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Iron blocks a jab.
Assad takes a swing at Iron's ribcage but misses.
Assad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Iron.
Iron buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Assad loads up on a big right hand but Iron slips the punch.
Iron throws a leg kick but Assad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Assad misses the shot to the body.
Assad throws a body punch but Iron moves out of range.
A jab from Assad does it's job there.
Assad throws out a powerful jab.
Iron lands with a kick to the ribs.
Assad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Iron.
Assad moves out of range of the strikes.
Iron throws a right and a left that Assad avoids nicely.
Assad misses with a straight right.
Iron pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Assad just misses with a punch to the body.
Iron staying out of range there.
Assad looks to land a right hand but Iron moved out of range.
A combination from Iron does no damage.
Assad jabs at Iron's body.
Assad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Iron slips under a jab from Assad.
Assad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Assad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Assad backing away here, and Iron unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Iron tests Assad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Iron throws a shot from downtown. Assad moves away and avoids it.
Iron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Assad lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Iron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Assad.
Iron now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Some wild striking there from Iron.
Assad cracks Iron with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Assad misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Assad.#T4#
Assad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Iron.
Assad 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.
Iron misses with an uppercut. Assad saw that one coming.
Assad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Assad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iron.
Assad lunges at Iron with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Iron's hand.
Donk. Iron catches Assad right on the button with a cross.
Iron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Iron feints a jab promting Assad to slip. Iron then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Assad slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Iron throws a hook but Assad avoids it easily.
Junior Iron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Assad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Assad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Assad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Iron throws a low kick but it's checked well by Assad.
Assad connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assad takes a swing at Iron's ribcage but misses.
Iron scores with a head kick.
Assad misses with a looping right.
Iron looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Assad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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 Sam Assad will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Iron misses.
Assad misses with a straight right.
Assad misses with a wild body shot.
Iron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Assad misses with a few strikes there.
Iron defending well as Assad loads up on a big left hand.
Assad misses with a hook. Iron ducked under it nicely.
Assad scores with a shot to the body.
That kick from Iron tenderised Assad's leg. Assad is trying to keep his angry face on.
Assad is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Assad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Iron tries a low kick but Assad avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Assad.
Iron darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Assad with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron looks to land a right hand but Assad moved out of range.
Iron walks into a stiff left hand from Assad.
Assad cracks Iron with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Assad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Iron is looking for the big counter here.
Iron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Assad throws out the jab.
Assad misses with a straight left.
Iron misses with a head kick. #T1#
Iron scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Iron uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Assad has time to react.
Assad misses with a hook. Iron ducked under it nicely.
Iron throws a right and a left that both miss.
Assad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Iron with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Iron moves out of range as Assad strikes.
Assad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Iron tries to move into range but Assad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Iron takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from Assad misses its intended target.
Assad misses with a straight left.
Iron displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iron steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Assad.
Iron rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Assad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Assad looks to land a left hand but Iron moved out of range nicely.
Iron moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Iron moves out of range of the strikes.
Assad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iron has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Iron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iron lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Iron swings for the body but Assad moves out of range.
Assad was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Iron fails to land with a series of punches.
Assad throws a hook but Iron avoids it easily.
Assad looks to score with a jab to the body but Iron is just out of range.
Assad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Assad.
Iron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Assad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Assad misses with a looping left.
Assad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Assad lands the left hand.
Iron ducks under a wild hook from Assad.
Iron cracks Assad with a right hand to the side of the head.
Assad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Iron looks to land a left hand but Assad moved out of range nicely.
Iron will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Iron slips under a jab.
Iron unleashes a big counter combination but Assad bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Assad misses with a wild body shot.
Assad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iron was well out of range. Poor timing from Assad.#T3#
Iron scores with a hook.
Iron swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Assad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iron tries to work over Assad's front leg with a kick but Assad checks it.
Assad misses with a wild body shot.
Iron misses with a looping right.
Iron throws a hook but Assad avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Iron.
Assad throws out a loose jab but Iron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iron throws a hook but Assad blocks it.
Iron uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Assad.
A big right from Assad misses.
Assad throws a body shot but no joy.
Iron looks for the body kick but Assad saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Assad misses the target.
Iron slips a jab from Assad.
Iron takes one to the chin there.
Iron lands a glancing blow to the side of Assad's head.
Iron moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Assad blocks the leg kick. #T4#
Assad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iron was well out of range. Poor timing from Assad.
A big right from Assad misses.
Nice defenses there by Iron.
Assad throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iron throws a right and a left that Assad avoids nicely.
Assad misses with a hook.
Assad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iron.
Assad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assad. Iron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iron blocks a jab.
Iron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iron swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Assad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Assad misses the jab.
Iron lands a jab to Assad's midsection.
Iron wants to land a leg kick but Assad is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iron throws a right hand that Assad ducks under and follows up with a left that Assad also avoids with ease.
Assad moves out of range as Iron strikes.
Assad takes a swing at Iron's ribcage but misses.
Assad misses with a two punch combination.

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 Sam Assad.
I think Assad 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Assad!

Sam Assad managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Organic Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: EMP Steve vs Gonza     
Date:   Mar 03, 2019
#R1#
Assad cracks Yi with an open hand slap.
Yi slips a straight right by Assad.
Yi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Assad darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Assad.
Assad misses with a body shot
and Yi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assad.
Yi looks to throw the jab but Assad is out of range.
Yi lands a jab.
Assad misses with a wild body shot.
Yi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yi misses with a few strikes there.
Assad was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Assad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yi moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Assad.
Yi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assad.
Assad looks to land a left hand but Yi moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yi throws a right hand that Assad ducks under and follows up with a left that Assad also avoids with ease.
Assad takes a swing at Yi's ribcage but misses.
Assad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yi.
Yi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Assad.
Assad lands a jab to the nose.
Assad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Assad misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Assad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Assad.
A telegraphed right hand from Assad misses the target.
Assad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yi.
Assad scores with a jab. Yi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Assad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Assad tests Yi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yi cracks Assad with an open hand slap.
Assad comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Assad lunges at Yi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yi's hand.
Yi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Yi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big right from Assad misses.
Yi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Assad scores with a jab to the body.
Assad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Assad lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Assad cracks Yi with an open hand slap.
Assad throws out a loose jab but Yi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Assad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Assad lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T2#
Yi misses the jab.
Yi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Assad moves away.
Assad looks to land a left hand but Yi moved out of range nicely.
Yi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Assad on the side of the head.
Yi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Assad misses with a hook. Yi ducked under it nicely.
Assad closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Assad looks to score with a jab to the body but Yi is just out of range.
Yi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Assad.
Nice body punch from Yi.
Assad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Yi misses its intended target.
Yi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Assad looks to land a right hand but Yi moved out of range.
Assad is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yi.
A slow jab from Yi misses its intended target.
Yi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Assad in his tracks.
Yi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Assad.#T3#
Yi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assad.
Assad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Assad.
Yi moves away from the strike by Assad.
Assad throws a big shot that misses.
Assad misses the shot to the body.
Yi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Assad manages to avoid it.
Yi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Assad jabs Yi right on the nose. Yi blinks but takes it well.
Yi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Assad.
Assad misses with a jab to the body
and Yi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sam Assad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Assad catches Yi right on the button with a cross.
Yi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Assad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Assad at a distance.
Assad throws a right hand that Yi ducks under and follows up with a left that Yi also avoids with ease.
Yi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Assad jabs Yi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big right from Yi misses.
Assad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yi. #T4#
Assad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yi was well out of range. Poor timing from Assad.
Yi staying out of range there.
Yi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yi throws a big shot that misses.
Yi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Assad at a distance.
Yi throws an overhand right that lands on Assad's shoulder, as Assad tries to avoid the shot.
Assad throwing a counter right hand but Yi manages to avoid it.
Assad lands a jab to Yi's midsection.
Assad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assad. Yi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yi misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Yi.
Yi throws a series of punches but Assad moves out of range.
Yi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Yi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Assad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Assad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Assad staying out of range there.
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 Sam Assad will probably get the nod.
That's time! Assad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Yi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Assad doesn't seem bothered though.
Assad just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Yi.
Sam Assad is winning the standup battle so far.
Assad jabs at Yi's body.
Assad sizes up Yi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Assad misses with an uppercut.
Assad lands with an overhand left.
Yi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Assad.
Yi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Assad misses with an uppercut.
Yi defending well as Assad loads up on a big left hand.
Assad walks into a straight right hand from Yi.
Yi punishes Assad's body with a nice straight punch.
Assad lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Assad scores with the left hand. Yi knows he should have avoided that one.
Assad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Yi walks into a left hand.
Assad scores with a three punch combo!
Yi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Assad.
Yi misses with a few strikes there.
Yi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yi misses with a double jab.
Yi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yi looks to throw the jab but Assad is out of range.
Assad moves out of range of the strikes.
Yi slips under a jab.
Assad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Assad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Yi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Assad throws a jab but it's blocked by Yi.
Assad throws out a loose jab but Yi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Assad with a body shot.
Yi takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Assad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yi.
Assad throws a shot from downtown. Yi moves away and avoids it.
Assad missing with a left hand there. Yi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Assad scores with a jab. Yi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Yi.
Assad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Yi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Assad has got the better of the exchanges.
Yi throws a hook but Assad blocks it.
Yi misses with a looping left.
Assad lands with an uppercut that bounces Yi off the cage and back into range.
Yi takes a swing at Assad's ribcage but misses.
Assad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Assad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yi was well out of range. Poor timing from Assad.
Yi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Assad doesn't seem bothered though.
Yi 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.
Assad missing with a left hand there. Yi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Assad moves out of range as Yi strikes.
Assad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yi.
Yi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Assad throws a hook but Yi blocks it.
A combination from Assad does no damage.
A nice combination there by Yi. #T3#
Yi throws a body shot but no joy.
Assad throws a body shot but no joy.
Yi throws out a counter right but Assad avoids it with no problem.
Assad gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Assad throws a shot to the body.
Assad throws a jab when Yi was well out of range.
Assad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yi.
A big right from Assad misses.
Assad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yi misses with a hook.
Yi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Assad on the side of the head.
Assad missing with a left hand there. Yi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Assad.
Assad bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yi's head.
The fighters circling - Yi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Yi.
Assad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Assad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Assad throws a hook to the side of Yi's head but Yi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Assad missing with a left hand there. Yi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Assad misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Yi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Assad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Assad with a hook.
Yi misses the shot to the body.
Yi throws a hook to the side of Assad's head but Assad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yi lands a jab to the nose.
Assad misses with a hook. Yi ducked under it nicely.
Assad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Assad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yi was well out of range. Poor timing from Assad.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assad throws an off balance right hand
and Yi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Assad ducks under a wild hook from Yi.
Yi slips a jab and a cross from Assad.
Yi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Assad dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Yi.
Yi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yi misses with a hook.
A big right from Assad misses.
Yi takes a swing at Assad's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Yi finds it's target.
Assad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yi circles away quickly and effectively.
Yi throws the left hand but Assad avoids the punch easily.
Assad was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Assad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Assad lands with a good body shot.
Assad throws a lazy right hand but Yi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yi swings for the body but Assad moves out of range.
Assad scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Assad.
Yi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Yi misses.
Assad with a nice cross.#T1#
Yi just misses with a punch to the body.
Assad misses with a right hand
enabling Yi to counter with a crisp jab.
Yi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Assad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yi manages to avoid it.
Yi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Assad is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Assad lands a body shot.
Assad misses with a straight left.
Yi takes one to the chin there.
Yi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Assad connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yi scrambles back to his feet.
Assad misses the shot to the body.
Assad slips under a jab from Yi.
Assad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Assad just misses with a punch to the body.
Assad throws a lazy right hand but Yi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yi. Assad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yi lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Assad misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Assad misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Assad avoids the body shot from Yi.
Assad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Assad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yi misses with a two punch combination.
Assad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yi counters with a straight right hand.
Yi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Assad ducks under a wild hook from Yi.
Yi's corner calls for a 1-2. Yi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yi punishes Assad's body with a nice straight punch.
Assad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yi doesn't seem bothered though.
Yi throws out a powerful jab.
Assad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Assad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yi slips under a jab from Assad.
Yi scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Assad takes one to the side of the head.
Assad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Yi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yi takes one on the button.
Assad misses with a wild combination.
Yi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Assad under the eye.
Assad misses the shot to the body.
Yi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Assad.
Yi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Assad.
Yi takes a swing at Assad's ribcage but misses.
Yi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yi takes a swing at Assad's ribcage but misses.
Assad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yi misses with a hook. Assad ducked under it nicely.
Hsing Yi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yi moves away from the strike by Assad. #T4#
Assad blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Assad.
It looked like Assad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yi loads up on a big right hand but Assad slips the punch.
Assad swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Assad throws the left hand but Yi avoids the punch easily.
Yi moves out of range as Assad strikes.
Assad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yi.
Assad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Assad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yi slips a jab from Assad.
Yi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Assad moves out of range as Yi strikes.
Assad looks to throw the jab but Yi is out of range.
Yi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Assad misses.
Assad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yi in his tracks.
Assad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Assad throws a shot from downtown. Yi moves away and avoids it.

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 Sam Assad.
Well Assad 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Assad!

An out of breath and clearly excited Sam Assad thanked Organic Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: EMP Ahma vs Vasquez     
Date:   Jan 24, 2019
#R1#
Assad scores with a hook to the body. Ball takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Assad misses with a hook. Ball ducked under it nicely.
Ball ducks under a wild hook from Assad.
Assad misses the jab.
Assad misses with a hook. Ball ducked under it nicely.
Ball drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Assad defends it well.
Ball throws a hook but Assad avoids it easily.
Ball slips a jab from Assad.
Assad takes a swing at Ball's ribcage but misses.
Ball uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assad.
Ball 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.
Assad misses with a body shot
and Assad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ball uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Assad.
Assad bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ball's head.
Assad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab from Assad.
Assad scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Assad checks a leg kick.
Ball keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Assad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ball misses with a low kick as Assad jumps back.
Assad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ball throws a body punch but Assad moves out of range. #T1#
Good work by Assad as he checks the leg kick.
Assad throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Ball to counter with a crisp jab.
Ball fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Assad looks to land a right hand but Ball moved out of range.
Assad 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.
Sam Assad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ball uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assad.
Ball takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Assad just misses with a punch to the body.
Assad misses with an uppercut.
Ball catches Assad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Assad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Assad connects with the punch.
Assad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ball.
Ball takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Assad throws a hook but Ball avoids it easily.
Assad slips under a jab from Ball.
Assad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ball.
Assad misses with a right hand
and Ball counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Assad misses with a straight left.
Ball let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Assad works Ball's body with a nice hook.
Assad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Assad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ball throws out a counter right but Assad avoids it with no problem.
Ball ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Ball.
Sam Assad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assad throws a jab when Ball was well out of range.
Assad lands a slapping body shot.
Ball keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ball throws a right hand that Assad ducks under and follows up with a left that Assad also avoids with ease.
Assad misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Ball counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Assad keeping moving, preventing Ball from controlling successfully.
Ball is stalling in the full guard.
Ball wants to pass the guard but Assad is keeping the position.#T3#
Assad throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ball postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ball wants to pass the guard but Assad is keeping the position.
Ball with a nice head shot there.
Assad looking for a sweep. Not yet Assad, not yet.
Ball distracts Assad with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ball with a flurry of punches that miss.
Assad being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Assad is looking for a triangle but Ball pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ball is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Assad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ball has time to react.
Assad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ball at a distance.
Assad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Assad misses with a looping right.
Ball feints the counter takedown.
Ball is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Assad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ball.
Assad misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Assad as he connects with a hook.
Assad blocks a low kick nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Assad dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Assad takes a swing at Ball's ribcage but misses.
Ball defending well as Assad loads up on a big left hand.
Assad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ball can do to turn this around?
Ball bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Assad dips to his left and cracks Ball with an uppercut!
Assad checks a leg kick nicely.
Assad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Assad misses the shot to the body.
Ball misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Assad throwing a counter right hand but Ball manages to avoid it.
Ball drops his hands momentarily and Assad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheers as Assad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ball doesn't seem phased though.
Assad lands with a hook. Ball tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Ball rushes Assad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ball prevents a body shot from Assad.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ball avoiding damage.
Ball lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Assad backwards. #T1#
Good body shot from Assad.
Assad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stalling in the clinch from Ball.
Ball tries for a takedown but Assad manages to get underhooks.
Assad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Assad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Assad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ball tries to work over Assad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ball.
Assad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ball works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Assad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Ball manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Assad working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ball can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Ball's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ball takes one to the side of the head.
Assad scores with a jab. Ball acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ball misses with an uppercut. Assad saw that one coming.
Assad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Assad there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Assad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Ball misses.
Ball catches Assad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Assad stalks Ball and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ball's face. Ball staggers backwards, shaken.
Ball misses with a looping right.#T3#
Assad moves out of range of the strikes.
Ball throws a jab when Assad was well out of range.
Ball lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ball uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Assad throws a right hand that misses
letting Ball counter with a right hand.
Assad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ball connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Assad throws a series of strikes that have Ball backpedaling.
Assad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ball ducks under a wild hook from Assad.
Ball throws out a counter right but Assad avoids it with no problem.
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!
Assad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Assad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ball.
Assad lands with a nice body punch.
Assad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Assad throws a body shot but no joy.
Ball slips under a jab from Assad.#T4#
A jab from Assad does it's job there.
Ball scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Assad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ball at a distance.
Assad throws a looping overhand right but Ball ducks down to avoid it.
Assad throws a hook to the side of Ball's head but Ball sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ball steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Assad.
Ball throws a shot from downtown. Assad moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Assad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Assad avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from Assad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ball shoots in looking for a takedown but Assad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ball's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sam Assad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrecking Ball.
Ball slips under a jab.
Assad throws a hook but Ball avoids it easily.
Assad looks to throw the jab but Ball is out of range.
Sam Assad is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assad. Ball does a little dance to reset his feet.
Assad misses with an uppercut.
Assad throws a jab when Ball was well out of range.
Assad throws the left hand but Ball avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheers as Assad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ball doesn't seem phased though.
Assad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Assad dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ball drops his hands momentarily and Assad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ball lands a nice hook to Assad's body. Assad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Assad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Assad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ball doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Assad throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Assad.
Assad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ball.
Assad throws a body shot but no joy.
Ball lands a nice leg kick that just misses Assad's sensitive parts.
Assad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ball throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ball.
Assad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ball stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Assad throws a hook but Ball blocks it.
Assad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ball! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Assad misses with a looping right.
Assad throws a shot from downtown. Ball moves away and avoids it.
Assad throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Assad just misses with a punch to the body.
Ball moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Assad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Assad misses the shot to the body.
Ball throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ball blocks a jab.
Donk. Ball catches Assad right on the button with a cross.
Assad swats away the attempt to clinch by Ball.
Ball steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Assad.
Ball dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Assad. That did some damage!
Assad misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Assad.
Ball ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Assad tries to move into range but Ball moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ball is looking to chop away at Assad's legs.
Ball lands an overhand right.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ball swings for the body but Assad moves out of range.
Assad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Assad throws a lazy uppercut
and Ball counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ball has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot by Assad.
Ball lands with a thumping leg kick.
Assad avoids the body shot from Ball.
Assad misses with a wild body shot.
Assad throws the left hand but Ball avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Ball throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ball swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ball stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ball staying out of range there.
Ball uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Assad throws a lazy right hand but Ball sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ball walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Assad checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Assad is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Assad scores with a nice right hand.
Assad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
A big left from Ball misses.
A slow jab from Assad misses its intended target.
Assad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ball has time to react.
Assad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ball shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ball moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Assad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ball.
Ball takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ball misses the shot to the body.
Assad throws a body punch but Ball moves out of range.
Ball throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ball lands a really nice looking cross but Assad seems unphased.
Wrecking Ball has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ball slips under a jab.
Assad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Assad missing with a left hand there. Ball was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Assad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Assad lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ball swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Ball. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ball.
Assad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ball connects with a solid leg kick.
Ball slips under a jab from Assad.
Assad throws a series of punches but Ball moves out of range.
Ball uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assad.
Ball lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Assad misses the target.
Assad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Assad lands a glancing blow to the side of Ball's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ball throws a solid leg kick but Assad takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ball.
Ball lands with a good body shot.
Ball displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Assad throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Ball misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wrecking Ball.
I think Assad has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Assad!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Sam Assad waved his t-shirt featuring Organic Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: S02:E08 135lb Grand Prix Final     
Date:   Dec 16, 2018
#R1#
Dan wants to clinch.
Dan misses with a low kick.
Dan 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.
Dan scores with a kick to the body.
Sam Assad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dan is looking to land body kicks.
Dan tries to clinch up but Assad circles away and keeps his distance.
Dan misses the jab.
Assad moves into range and connects with a jab.
Assad throws a nice looking combination but Dan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Assad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dan moves out of range of the strikes.
Dan throws a counter combo.
Assad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Assad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Assad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dan throws a head kick that misses.
Assad is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Assad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dan. #TD2#
Dan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Assad was covering up waiting for the punch and Dan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Assad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dan is one step ahead there.
Assad working a defensive guard here.
Dan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dan postures up.
Assad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dan landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Assad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Assad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dan postures up and lands a big shot to Assad's brow.
Dan tries to free his leg and advance position but Assad is retaining full guard.
Dan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Assad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Assad trying to control the position.
Dan throws a strike but Assad rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Assad stopping the sweep attempt from Dan.
Dan keeps trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB2#
Dan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Assad engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Assad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dan wants to sweep but no luck.
Assad trying to control but Dan is working from the bottom.
Assad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Assad 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.
Assad with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Assad preventing the sweep.
Dan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Assad keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dan working the head and body with strikes.
Dan is thwarting Assad's attempts to control the position.
Dan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dan looks to land a strike but Assad avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dan postures up and lands a big shot to Assad's brow. #SUB#
Assad is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Assad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dangerous Dan 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##TD2#
Dan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Assad has hold of Dan's hands but Dan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dan working over Assad with some ground and pound. Assad looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Assad blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dan.
Dan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Assad defending well though.
Assad trying to control but Dan postures up.
Dangerous Dan has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assad tries to roll over but Dan keeps him under control.
Dan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Assad defending well though.
Assad regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Dan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Assad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dan postures up and lands a big shot to Assad's brow.
Dan throws a big elbow that misses.
Dan with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been hearing good reports from Assad'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.
Dan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Assad looking for a sweep. Not yet Assad, not yet.
Dan throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dan misses with a straight right.
Dan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Assad has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dan tries to land a leg kick but Assad saw it coming and moves away.
Dan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Assad checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dan throws a leg kick but Assad sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Dan scoring well with a low kick there.
Assad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dan throws an overhand right that lands on Assad's shoulder, as Assad tries to avoid the shot.
Assad thows a left - swing and a miss!
That kick from Dan tenderised Assad's leg. Assad is trying to keep his angry face on.
Assad connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Assad lands with a hook. Dan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Assad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Assad throws a good cross that connects.
Dan lands with a kick to the temple. Assad shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A lazy left from Assad finds it's target.
Dan ducks right into an uppercut from Assad.
Assad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Assad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Assad throws a jab but it's blocked by Dan.
Assad lands with a good body shot.
Assad misses with a looping right.#T3#
Assad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dangerous Dan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dan throws a leg kick but Assad moved away.
Nice uppercut lands for Assad. That snapped Dan's head back.
Dan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Assad looks to score with a jab to the body but Dan is just out of range.
Assad throws a jab when Dan was well out of range.
Dan throws the kick towards the body but Assad avoids it.
Assad swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Assad.
A cross from Assad lands.
Assad moves out of range of the leg kick from Dan.
Assad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Assad scores with a body shot.
Assad misses the jab.
Assad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dan thows a body kick. Assad tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Assad misses with a hook to the body
and Dan counters with a body kick.
Assad just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Dan throws a jab when Assad was well out of range.
Dan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Assad is looking to counter punch.
Assad misses with a body shot.
Assad misses the shot to the body.
Assad throws a lazy right hand but Dan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Assad throws a lazy uppercut
and Dan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dan connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Dan has closed the distance and engaged Assad in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dan fails to land.
Assad pushes Dan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Dan.
Dan lands with a short shot to the head.
Assad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dan can't find room to land a body shot as Assad controls the action.
Dan can't find room to land a body shot as Assad controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Dan fails to land.
A short right from Assad.
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 Sam Assad will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dan missing with a left hand there. Assad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dan pushes Assad away with a front kick.
Good shot there by Assad.
Dan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assad.
Assad blocks a leg kick.
Assad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Assad's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dan under the eye.
Assad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Assad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dan moves away.
Dan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dan lunges at Assad with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Assad's hand.
Assad throws the left hand but Dan avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dan avoids the body shot from Assad.
Dan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Assad lands with a hook. Dan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assad. Dan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dan defending well as Assad loads up on a big left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Dan 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Assad misses the jab.
Assad throws a jab when Dan was well out of range.
Assad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Assad misses with a hook.
Dan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Assad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Assad misses the target.
Dan moves out of range as Assad strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Assad, as that shot connected.
Dan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Assad lands with a good body shot.
Assad throws a shot to the body.
Assad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sam Assad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dan is looking to score with low kicks.
Dan lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dan is looking to score with low kicks.
Assad on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Assad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Assad misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Assad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dan connects with a solid leg kick.
Assad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Assad is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big left from Assad misses.
Assad will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Assad cracks Dan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dan throws a nice outside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dan.
Assad misses with a hook. Dan ducked under it nicely.
Dan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dan is looking to score with low kicks.
Assad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dan.
Assad moves out of range of the leg kick from Dan.
Dan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Assad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Assad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dan.
Dan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Assad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Assad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dan counters with a three punch combo that has Assad backing up. Assad nods at Dan to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Assad.
Assad's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dan under the eye.
Assad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dan was well out of range. Poor timing from Assad.
Sam Assad is winning the standup battle so far.
Dan throws a low kick but Assad moves out of range easily.
Dan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Assad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Assad misses with a hook. Dan ducked under it nicely.
Dan ducks under a wild hook from Assad.
Dan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dan slips a jab from Assad.
Assad moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDan.
Assad misses with a wild body shot.
Dangerous Dan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Assad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Assad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Assad moves out of range of the body kick from Dan.
Assad avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Assad swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Assad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Assad was well out of range. Poor timing from Dan.
Dan defending well as Assad loads up on a big left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Assad checks a leg kick.
Dan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dan flicks out a counter leg kick but Assad steps away.
Dan throws a shot from downtown. Assad moves away and avoids it.
Dan slips under a jab.
Assad looks to score with a jab to the body but Dan is just out of range.
Assad stuns Dan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Assad throws out a loose jab but Dan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Assad checks a leg kick.
Dan misses with a wild combination.
Assad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Assad lands with a shot to the body.
Assad throws out a powerful jab.

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

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

Sam Assad wins by unanimous decision!

Sam Assad took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Organic Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: CCF 38     
Date:   Sep 29, 2018
#R1#
Bulletzowich avoids the body shot from Assad.
No luck for Bulletzowich with that takedown attempt.
Bulletzowich takes a swing at Assad's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assad. Bulletzowich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bulletzowich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Assad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich blocks a jab.
Bulletzowich goes for a double leg but Assad avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Assad continues to drive forward.
Assad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Assad cracks a nice hook into Bulletzowich's ribs.
Assad throws a big shot that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Assad as he connects with a hook.
Assad lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich walks into a jab.
Bulletzowich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Assad sprawls well. Assad wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bulletzowich gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Bulletzowich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Assad missing with a left hand there. Bulletzowich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Assad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Bulletzowich feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bulletzowich postures up and lands a big shot to Assad's brow.
Bulletzowich is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Assad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bulletzowich defends well.#T1#
Bulletzowich working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bulletzowich connects with a couple of short punches.
Bulletzowich landing with the ground and pound.
Bulletzowich scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bulletzowich throws a big elbow that misses.
Bulletzowich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Assad is keeping the position for now.
Assad keeping moving, preventing Bulletzowich from controlling successfully.
Bulletzowich is in close to Assad's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Assad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Bulletzowich trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Assad manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Bulletzowich wants to sweep but no luck.
Bulletzowich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Assad throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bulletzowich is on top in guard. #REVR#
Assad can't keep his opponent in guard - Bulletzowich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bulletzowich scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bulletzowich lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Assad is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bulletzowich scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bulletzowich looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bulletzowich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Assad defending well though. #T3#
Bulletzowich is nestled in close to Assad, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bulletzowich lands with a punch from half guard.
Assad is trying to maintain the position but Bulletzowich is very close to passing his half guard.
Assad on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bulletzowich moves into full mount! Assad won't be happy about that!
Bulletzowich with shots to the head and body - Assad looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bulletzowich with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#
Assad is rocked!
Bulletzowich lands a heavy elbow.
Assad is still in real trouble! Can Bulletzowich finish him?
Bulletzowich lands a big shot to the head and Assad winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Boris Bulletzowich!
Boris Bulletzowich seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: EFA 73 Vasilevskiy vs jurmu     
Date:   Jun 09, 2018
#R1#
Ortaga throws a looping overhand right but Assad ducks down to avoid it.
Assad cracks Ortaga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A punch combination from Assad misses.
Assad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Assad lands a jab.
Assad throws a body shot but no joy.
Assad misses the jab.
Sam Assad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assad lands a jab.
Assad looks to land a right hand but Ortaga moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assad. Ortaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Ortaga closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Assad did well to prevent Ortaga getting side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Assad trying to control but Ortaga postures up.
Nice strikes from Ortaga there.
Ortaga prevents Assad from improving his position.
Ortaga is trying to control. Assad wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Assad trying to control here. #SUB2#
Assad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ortaga controlling the action here.
Assad is refusing to be controlled, as Ortaga sits in half guard.
Assad is trying to control but can't. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ortaga prevents Assad from improving his position.
Well, if Ortaga 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ortaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Ortaga misses.
A punch combination from Assad misses.
Assad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortaga.
Assad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ortaga throws an overhand right that lands on Assad's shoulder, as Assad tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Assad.
A combination from Assad does no damage.
Ortaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Assad.
Assad misses with a straight left.
Assad misses with an uppercut. Ortaga saw that one coming.
A combination from Ortaga does no damage.
No joy there for Assad, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Assad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Assad throws a series of punches but Ortaga avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot by Ortaga.
Ortaga throws a right and a left that Assad avoids nicely.
A jab from Ortaga misses.
Ortaga misses the shot to the body.
Assad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortaga.
Ortaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Assad.
Ortaga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ortaga walks into a jab.
Assad wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Ortaga misses.
Assad is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ortaga had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
Assad lands with a hook. Ortaga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ortaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assad.
Assad lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Assad scores with a punch to the head.
Assad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ortaga throws out a loose jab but Assad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Assad throws out a counter right but Ortaga avoids it with no problem.
Assad moves out of range as Ortaga strikes.
A little jabbing left from Assad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Ortaga throws a series of punches but Assad moves out of range.
Ortaga takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ortaga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ortaga slips a jab from Assad.
Ortaga tries to move into range but Assad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Assad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ortaga's head backwards.
Assad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ortaga.
Ortaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Assad throws a body punch but Ortaga moves out of range.
Ortaga swings for the body but Assad moves out of range.
A jab from Assad finds it's way through Ortaga's defenses. #TD#
Ortaga dives in and scores a takedown into Assad's guard.
Ortaga throwing strikes but missing.
Assad pulls Ortaga in to control the position.
Assad trying to control the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Assad dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Assad looks to land a combination but Ortaga avoids it well.
Ortaga is looking to counter punch.
Assad might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from Assad finds it's way through Ortaga's defenses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Assad lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortaga. Assad does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assad. Ortaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvaro Ortaga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Assad scores with a hook.
Ortaga closes the distance and clinches up with Assad, looking for a takedown. Ortaga pushes Assad against the cage but Assad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Assad stuns Ortaga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Assad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Assad lands a jab to Ortaga's midsection.
Ortaga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ortaga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Assad to counter with a crisp jab.
Assad misses with a looping left.
Ortaga drops down looking for a counter takedown but Assad sprawls and moves away.
Ortaga misses with an uppercut.
Assad scores with a sloppy right hand. Ortaga should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Assad.
Assad throws a jab but it's blocked by Ortaga.
Ortaga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Assad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ortaga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Assad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Assad misses with a wild body shot.
Ortaga throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Ortaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Assad is just out of range.
Assad lands a jab.
A jab from Assad finds it's way through Ortaga's defenses.
Assad connects with a single shot there.
Assad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Assad scores with a shot to the body.
Ortaga looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Assad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Assad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Assad connects with a crisp jab.
Assad slips a jab and a cross from Ortaga.
Ortaga lands a nice hook to Assad's body. Assad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sam Assad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ortaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Assad throws a shot to the body.
Assad with a nice cross.
Assad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ortaga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ortaga on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ortaga ducks right into an uppercut from Assad.
Assad misses with the combination. #T2#
A big left from Assad misses.
Assad staying out of range there.
Assad defending well as Ortaga loads up on a big left hand.
Ortaga looks to land a left hand but Assad moved out of range nicely.
Ortaga shoots in for a double leg but Assad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvaro Ortaga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Assad digs a good hook to Ortaga's body.
Assad throws a lazy right hand but Ortaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ortaga throws out a loose jab but Assad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Assad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Assad! But no joy.
Ortaga misses the shot to the body.
Ortaga misses with a double jab.
Assad connects with a crisp jab.
Assad lands with a good body shot.
Ortaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Ortaga cracks Assad with an open hand slap.
Assad lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Assad looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortaga is just out of range.
Sam Assad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ortaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Assad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ortaga on the side of the head.
Assad throws a body punch but Ortaga moves out of range.
Assad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortaga.
Ortaga slips under a jab.
Assad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Assad.
Assad throws a body punch but Ortaga moves out of range.
Assad scores with the left hand. Ortaga knows he should have avoided that one.
Assad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ortaga has time to react.
Assad lands a lovely overhand right.
Ortaga digs a good body shot into Assad's ribs.
Assad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortaga.
Ortaga takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Assad cracks Ortaga with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assad closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Assad connects with the punch.
Assad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ortaga shoots in looking for a takedown. Assad tries to sprawl out of it but Ortaga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Assad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Assad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ortaga.
Assad stuns Ortaga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Assad throws an overhand right that lands on Ortaga's shoulder, as Ortaga tries to avoid the shot.
Ortaga lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Assad throws a hook but Ortaga blocks it.
Ortaga throws a nice looking combination but Assad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Assad lands an overhand right.
Ortaga misses with a two punch combination.
Assad scores with a jab to the body.
Ortaga lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ortaga.
Ortaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Assad enables Ortaga to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Assad manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ortaga is working Assad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Assad is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ortaga throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Assad's body to avoid the submission. Assad has instead reached around Ortaga's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Assad arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sam Assad!
Sam Assad made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER Nutrition - Q160 in his post fight interview.

 

Event: EFA 59 Watanabe vs Strawberry     
Date:   May 05, 2018
#R1#
Assad with a nice cross.
Nice takedown defense from Assad. No joy for Franco on that attempt.
Assad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Assad lands the left hand.#TD#
Franco looking to score a takedown here. Assad is defending well but Franco drives through and ends up in Assad's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Franco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Assad tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Assad is looking for a triangle but Franco pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Assad working for a triangle but Franco defends it easily.
Franco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Assad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Assad looking to control.
Assad thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Franco throws a big elbow that misses.
Franco is working Assad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Assad trying to control the position.
Franco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Assad 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.
Franco looking to pass the guard.
Franco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Franco slips nicely into half guard.
Assad wants to control but Franco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Franco takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Franco is nestled in close to Assad, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Assad is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Franco scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#
Assad is rocked!
Franco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Assad's head.
Assad is still in real trouble! Can Franco finish him?
Franco takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Assad trying to control from the bottom.
Assad seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Franco 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.
Franco working Assad over with strikes.
Assad trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Franco scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Franco wants to control but Assad is keeping him busy.
Assad trying to control from the bottom.
Franco is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Assad is hurt! He's hurt bad - Franco fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Assad from any more punishment! Congratulations to Franco! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuran Franco!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 06, 2018
#R1#
Assad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Fest counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fest.
Fest lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fest scoring with some ground and pound.
Fest wants to control from the top but Assad keeps moving.
Fest stands up over Assad, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Assad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fest controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fest trying to control the position from guard on top but Assad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Assad has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fest 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 Assad.
Assad throws a few strikes from the bottom but Fest takes advantage and mounts!
Fest has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Assad is looking to get to half guard.
Fest postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Assad looks a forlorn figure.
Assad tries to hold on but Fest pushes him away.
Fest lands a big elbow. #SUB2#
Fest working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Assad turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Fest off and cradles Assad's limp body as Fest celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Fun Fest!
Fun Fest looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm getting sick of beating your ass.'.

 

Event: WFC 15:Miller vs Savitaipale     
Date:   Nov 18, 2017
#R1#
Assad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Assad stalks Flemming and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Flemming's face. Flemming staggers backwards, shaken.
Flemming connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
It looks like Sam Assad has been cut.
Assad looks to throw the jab but Flemming is out of range.
Assad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
OH! Assad has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Flemming smells blood and charges in for the finish! Flemming unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Assad sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Craig Flemming!
An out of breath Craig Flemming thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: WFC 13:Beaverton vs Iceberg     
Date:   Oct 28, 2017
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Assad. #CUT#
It looks like Abdel Mumu has been cut.
Assad misses with a two punch combination.
Assad throws a jab but it's blocked by Mumu.
Assad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mumu.
Mumu slips under a jab from Assad.
Mumu throws out a counter right but Assad avoids it with no problem.
Assad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mumu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Assad throws a nice looking combination but Mumu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Assad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mumu. #CL2#
Mumu has closed the distance and engaged Assad in a clinch.
Assad has a couple of punches blocked by Mumu.
Assad wants to get back to striking at distance but Mumu won't allow it.
Assad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mumu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mumu lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mumu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Assad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mumu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Assads head. #BC2#
Mumu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mumu jabs Assad to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Assad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mumu circles away quickly and effectively.
Mumu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Assad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut there from Assad.#T1#
Mumu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mumu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Assad takes a step back to recover.
Mumu swings for the body but Assad moves out of range.
Mumu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Assad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mumu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Assad is breathing heavily.
Mumu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Assad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Assad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Mumu moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Assad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Mumu manages to break the clinch.
Assad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mumu lands a jab to Assad's midsection.
Assad looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mumu dips to his left and cracks Assad with an uppercut!
Mumu lands a nice looking body shot.
Mumu lands with an uppercut that bounces Assad off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#
Assad is rocked!
Mumu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Assad tries to counter by clinching up but Mumu breaks away and moves out of range.
Assad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Assad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD2#
Mumu waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Assad. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Assad to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Oh Assad is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mumu wants to stand but Assad is controlling his posture from full guard.
Assad is looking to sweep but instead, Mumu has passed into half guard.
Mumu trying to pass the guard but Assad defending well.
Assad seems to have got his legs back now.
Mumu stalling.
Assad trying to control from the bottom.
Mumu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Assad! #SU2#
Mumu stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Assad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mumu misses with a body shot. #T3#
Assad throws a hook to the side of Mumu's head but Mumu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab from Mumu.
Assad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mumu has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mumu scores with a shot to the body.
Mumu connects with a body shot.
Mumu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mumu throws a nice looking combination but Assad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mumu fails to land with a series of punches.
Assad looks to throw the jab but Mumu is out of range.
Assad takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Abdel Mumu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Assad looks to throw the jab but Mumu is out of range.
Assad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling a little - Mumu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Mumu. Beautiful body shot.
Mumu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Assad rather than just go for the knockout.
Mumu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mumu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mumu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Mumu lands a nice looking body shot.
Mumu stuns Assad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Mumu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Assad, pushing him back against the cage.
Mumu lands a right hand.
Mumu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mumu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mumu prevents Assad from breaking the clinch.
Mumu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
Mumu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mumu pushes Assad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mumu lands a nice uppercut.
Mumu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Assad backwards. #BC2#
Mumu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mumu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Assad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mumu lands the left hand.
Mumu sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Assad's defenses. It connects perfectly with Assad's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abdel Mumu!
A relieved looking Abdel Mumu 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: WFC 9:Crusher vs Mumu     
Date:   Sep 16, 2017
#R1#
Assad gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marston.#CUT#
It looks like Sam Assad has been cut.
Marston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Assad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Assad is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Assad.
Marston lands with a short shot to the head.
Marston pushes Assad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marston is working Assad over against the cage.
Marston lands a nice uppercut.
Marston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
Marston lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Assad has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Assads head.
Marston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Assad is rocked!
Assad tries to break free but Marston pushes him back against the cage.
Assad is still on wobbly legs! Can Marston finish him?
Marston lands a body punch.
Assad seems to have recovered his senses.
Assad looks winded!#BC#
Marston breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marston.
We've been told by Marston's head coaches at The Devil Dogs that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Assad.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marston checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Marston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Assad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Assad throws a looping overhand right but Marston ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Marston gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marston lands a hook that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
Marston gets through Assad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marston.
Marston lands with a light punch inside.
Marston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Marston.
Marston lands with a right to the head.
Assad wants to take the fight to the mat but Marston manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Marston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marston drops Assad with a huge uppercut! Assad drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Marston is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Marston!
A relieved looking John Marston 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: WFC FN:Couture vs Prosto     
Date:   Aug 26, 2017
#R1#
Assad misses with an uppercut. Bersten saw that one coming.
Bersten swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Assad works over Bersten's head and body with a nice combination.
Assad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Assad throws a counter combo.
Assad misses with a double jab.
Bersten throws the left hand but Assad avoids the punch easily.
Bersten takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bersten misses with a hook to the body
enabling Assad to counter with a crisp jab.
Assad scores with a nice head shot.
Assad 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.
Bersten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1##CL#
Bersten moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bersten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Assad lands.
Assad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Assad misses with a series of wild punches.
Bersten seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Assad.
It looked like Bersten was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Assad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bersten avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Assad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bersten's head backwards.
Bersten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bersten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Assad rushes Bersten with punches - Bersten moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Bersten goes down! Assad follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Assad!

 

Event: Blast Vegas 4 : Champions     
Date:   Jun 21, 2017
#R1#
Torico throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Assad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Assad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Torico sprawls well. Torico wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Assad gets slowly back to his feet.
Torico misses with a series of wild punches.
Assad with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Torico moves into the clinch.#TD#
Assad manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Torico trying to control but Assad is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Torico gets to his feet - Assad follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Torico scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Torico trying to control the position but Assad is working away. #SUB2#
Torico tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Torico throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Assad's coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Assad defending against the ground and pound.
Assad is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Torico scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Assad to see if he's OK.
Assad is trying to buck Torico off.
Torico is looking to take a break and control but Assad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Assad wants to control but Torico postures up.
Assad is pushing Torico's head away, looking to escape. Torico manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Assad is looking to reverse the position.
Torico working away.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Assad misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Torico counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Assad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torico looking to sit in guard and control but Assad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Assad postures up in Torico's guard and throws a big left but Torico blocks it.
Assad content to stall in guard here.
Assad wants to control from the top but Torico keeps moving.
Assad works over Torico with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Assad trying to stand up but can't free himself from Torico's guard.
Torico avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Assad tries to free his leg and advance position but Torico is retaining full guard.
Torico has momentary wrist control but Assad slips an elbow through the middle.
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.
Torico wants to stand up but Assad is controlling him.
Torico really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Assad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Assad trying to control but Torico is working from the bottom.
Assad passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Assad throws an elbow but Torico slips to the side and avoids it well.
Torico is looking to reverse the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jeremy Torico will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Torico takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Assad misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Torico counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Assad is controlling Torico's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Torico is stalling here. Assad is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Torico seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Assad has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB#
Assad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Assad in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Assad scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Torico to see if he's OK.
Torico is not content to let Assad control the position. #T1##SUB#
Assad tries for a kimura but Torico is defending well.
Assad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torico keeps working. #SUB#
Assad tries for a kimura but Torico is defending well. #SUB#
Assad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Assad trying to control the action but Torico is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Assad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Torico wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Assad is looking to take a break and control but Torico is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Assad working away.
Torico tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Assad easily slips into full mount!
Assad thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Assad wants to control but instead Torico manages to regain half guard.
Assad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Torico wants to control but Assad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Torico controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Assad is trying to control. Torico wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Assad with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Assad trying to control from half guard but Torico is working away.
Assad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Torico wants to control but Assad is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Torico looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Assad 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Assad dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Assad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Torico as he avoids it easily.
Assad shoots in but no luck this time.
Assad misses with a wild combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Assad or perhaps it was just good defense by Torico, which made it look bad.
Torico looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Assad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Assad shoots in for a takedown but Torico shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Torico throws out a counter right but Assad avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Torico looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Torico seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Assad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torico trying to mount his opponent but Assad defends it.
Assad wants to control but Torico is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Assad is trying to get back to full guard.
Torico wants to take a breather but Assad is having none of it.
Assad moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Assad has his foot on Torico's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Torico works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2#
Torico decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Torico throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Assad tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Torico is in Assad's guard.
Torico preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB#
Assad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Assad 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.
Assad will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB#
Assad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Torico trying to control but Assad is working from the bottom. #T3#
Assad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Assad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Assad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Assad works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Assad missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Torico is trying to maintain the position but Assad is very close to passing his half guard.
Torico is refusing to be controlled, as Assad sits in half guard.
Torico pushes Assad off but Assad dives into side control. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Torico's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Torico takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Assad wants to control but Torico is keeping him busy.
Assad in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Assad is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Torico knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Assad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Assad showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Assad 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Assad!

 

Event: Blast Vegas 2: The Contenders     
Date:   Jun 07, 2017
#R1#
Assad lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Assad doesn't manage to clinch there - San circles away. #TD#
San shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Assad's guard.
San's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Assad wants to get back to his feet but San is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Assad looking to hit a scissor sweep but San is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Assad is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
San striking off his back but it's not causing Assad any problems. #SUB2#
Assad thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
San 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.
Assad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Assad stops San from standing up. #SUB#
San looking for a guillotine here but Assad defends easily.
Assad throws a big elbow that misses.
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.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Assad wanted to stand there but San had control of the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
San might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
San looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
San closes the distance and clinches.
San keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Assad's efforts to push away.
The referee calls for San to work.
San blocking some punches. #BC#
San manages to break the clinch. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Assad enables San to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Assad manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T3#
Assad wants to stand and escape but San is having none of it.
Assad keeping moving, preventing San from controlling successfully.
Assad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in San's guard. #REVB#
Assad throwing strikes from guard but San blocks nicely.
San trying to strike off his back.
San working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Assad.
San is looking to stand up but Assad isn't so interested in that idea.
San has Assad pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
San working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Assad. #SUB#
San is looking for a triangle here but Assad uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
San knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Assad on the ground.
Assad has knee on belly and moves into mount.
San is trying to escape the mount.
Assad looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
San wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Assad.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Assad thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Assad wants to control the pace but San is squirming around nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Assad 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##CL#
San rushes Assad and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
San tightens his grip and picks Assad up, before dumping him to the ground. Assad manages to land in guard.
San not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Assad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. San manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Assad has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Assad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Assad trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
San wants to get back to his feet but Assad is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
San keeping moving, preventing Assad from controlling successfully. #T1#
San pulls Assad in close to his closed guard and prevents Assad from doing any damage or advancing position.
San trying to control the position.
Assad wants to control from the top but San keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Assad!
Assad connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
San rushes Assad and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
San's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tar San is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Assad lands a two punch combo.
San avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
San moves into the clinch successfully.
San misses with a short punch on the inside.
Assad drops down looking for an ankle pick but San pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck for Assad with that takedown attempt. #T3#
San swats away the attempt to clinch by Assad.
Assad throws a combination. San tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
San stuffs the takedown.
Assad just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSan.
Tar San has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Assad.
Assad shoots in for a takedown but San shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Assad scores with a four punch combination!#TD#
Assad gets caught napping as San dives in and scores a takedown. Assad manages to retain guard.
San trying to control the position from guard on top but Assad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assad is trying to control the position but San postures up.
San working some strikes from top position.
Sam Assad has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Assad controls San momentarily but San frees himself.
San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Assad is trying to keep San in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Assad stalks San and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into San's face. San staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Assad lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC2#
San is rocked!
Assad feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending San crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sam Assad!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 25, 2017
#R1#
A nice combination there by Assad. #CUT2#
It looks like Loyd Moran has been cut.
Assad doesn't manage to clinch there - Moran circles away.
Moran keeps the fight on the outside.
Moran tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Assad manages to circle out of the way.
Assad connects with a looping right hand. #ROC2#
Moran is rocked!
Assad connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Moran out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Assad!

 

 
 
 
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