Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2023

#R1#
Half Assed bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Morningstar's head.#CUT2#It looks like Ryder Morningstar has been cut.
Morningstar misses with a hook.
Morningstar misses with a hook
and Half Assed counters with an outside leg kick.
Morningstar misses with a straight right.
Half Assed scores with a nice right hand.
Morningstar throws an off balance right hand
and Half Assed counters with a nice uppercut.
Morningstar throws a right hand that misses
and Morningstar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Morningstar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morningstar throws a poor cross that misses
and Half Assed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Half Assed throws a leg kick which misses Morningstar's front leg but catches the back leg as Morningstar tries to avoid it.
Half Assed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#Morningstar is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Half Assed measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Morningstar! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Anti Half Assed!
A relieved looking Anti Half Assed 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 233
Date: Feb 22, 2023

#R1#
Half Assed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Half Assed swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the side of Half Assed's head but Half Assed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Half Assed tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Half Assed scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Itzpapalotltotec changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Half Assed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Itzpapalotltotec defending well as Half Assed loads up on a big left hand.
Itzpapalotltotec lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Half Assed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Itzpapalotltotec in his tracks.
Half Assed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Half Assed at a distance.
Half Assed looks to land a right hand but Itzpapalotltotec moved out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range of the leg kick from Half Assed.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Itzpapalotltotec is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Itzpapalotltotec walks into a straight right hand from Half Assed.#T1#
Half Assed dives in and grabs Itzpapalotltotec's left leg, looking for a takedown. Itzpapalotltotec pushes down on Half Assed's head and hops out.
Half Assed moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Half Assed misses its intended target.
Itzpapalotltotec slips a jab from Half Assed.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Half Assed was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec slips a jab from Half Assed.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Half Assed manages to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body punch but Half Assed moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Half Assed. Itzpapalotltotec does a little dance to reset his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec leaves Half Assed with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Half Assed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the side of Half Assed's head but Half Assed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Half Assed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Half Assed seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a nice looking body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Half Assed looks to throw the jab but Itzpapalotltotec is out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a right hand that Half Assed ducks under and follows up with a left that Half Assed also avoids with ease.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Half Assed is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Half Assed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Half Assed looks to land a left hand but Itzpapalotltotec moved out of range nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec walks into a left hand.
Half Assed slips under a jab from Itzpapalotltotec.
Half Assed misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Itzpapalotltotec on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a punch to the body.
Half Assed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Itzpapalotltotec. #TD#
Half Assed shoots in and gets a takedown into Itzpapalotltotec's guard.
Itzpapalotltotec not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Half Assed trying to control the position from guard on top but Itzpapalotltotec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Half Assed has gone for a leg lock! Itzpapalotltotec slips out almost immediately though and dives into Half Assed's guard.#REVB##T3##SUB#
Half Assed looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to pass the guard but Half Assed is keeping the position.
Itzpapalotltotec seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Itzpapalotltotec drops back looking for a leg! Half Assed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Half Assed manages to kick Itzpapalotltotec off! Itzpapalotltotec jumps back into Half Assed's guard.
Itzpapalotltotec controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Itzpapalotltotec postures up.
Itzpapalotltotec is pushing down on Half Assed's leg trying to pass to half guard. Half Assed is fighting to maintain full guard but Itzpapalotltotec has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Half Assed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Itzpapalotltotec prevents Half Assed from improving his position.
Half Assed is trying to maintain the position but Itzpapalotltotec is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Itzpapalotltotec is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Half Assed defends it well.
Itzpapalotltotec slows the pace down in half guard.
Half Assed is not content to let Itzpapalotltotec control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Itzpapalotltotec dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
Itzpapalotltotec checks a low kick from Half Assed.
Good shot there by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Half Assed throws a nice head kick!
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Half Assed was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec walks into a left hand.
Half Assed cracks Itzpapalotltotec with an open hand slap.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Half Assed.
Itzpapalotltotec pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Half Assed looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Itzpapalotltotec lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Itzpapalotltotec engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1##SUB#
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anti Half Assed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Half Assed wants to sweep here but Itzpapalotltotec controlling him for the moment.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to control from the top but Half Assed keeps moving.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to free his leg and advance position but Half Assed is retaining full guard.
Half Assed lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Half Assed stopping the sweep attempt from Itzpapalotltotec.#SUB2#
Itzpapalotltotec is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Half Assed is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Itzpapalotltotec working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Half Assed has passed into half guard!
Half Assed is stalling here. Itzpapalotltotec is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Half Assed seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Itzpapalotltotec has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
Half Assed tries to improve position but can't.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to take a break and control but Half Assed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Half Assed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Itzpapalotltotec moves into full mount!
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the attempt from Half Assed to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itzpapalotltotec tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Half Assed tries to reverse the position but Itzpapalotltotec maintains control.#T3#
Itzpapalotltotec controlling the position easily from mount.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to take Half Assed's back here but Half Assed is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to control but Half Assed wriggling away.
Half Assed wants to hold on but Itzpapalotltotec pushes him away.
Half Assed working to try and regain half guard.
Half Assed manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Half Assed is refusing to be controlled, as Itzpapalotltotec sits in half guard. #T4#
Still in half guard, Itzpapalotltotec seems content to control.
Half Assed is looking to control Itzpapalotltotec's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Half Assed avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Itzpapalotltotec is working for a kimura but Half Assed is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Half Assed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Itzpapalotltotec pulls his head out easily.
Half Assed trying to control from the bottom.
Half Assed trying to get back to full guard but Itzpapalotltotec takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Itzpapalotltotec looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pablo Itzpapalotltotec will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a punch combination nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec defending well as Half Assed loads up on a big left hand.
Half Assed avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec swings for the body but Half Assed moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a nice right hand.
Half Assed throws a shot from downtown. Itzpapalotltotec moves away and avoids it.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the side of Half Assed's head but Half Assed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Half Assed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec digs a good hook to Half Assed's body.
Half Assed darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a shot to the body.
Half Assed pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Half Assed throws a right hand that Itzpapalotltotec ducks under and follows up with a left that Itzpapalotltotec also avoids with ease.
Half Assed throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec blocks it.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a looping right.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a jab right on the kisser.
Half Assed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Half Assed lands a jab to the nose.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Half Assed walks into a straight right hand from Itzpapalotltotec.
Half Assed throws the left hand but Itzpapalotltotec avoids the punch easily.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an overhand right that lands on Half Assed's shoulder, as Half Assed tries to avoid the shot.
Half Assed appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec digs a good hook to Half Assed's body.
Itzpapalotltotec with a nice cross.
Half Assed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
Anti Half Assed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild body shot.
Half Assed throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec blocks it.
Half Assed scores with a sloppy right hand. Itzpapalotltotec should have avoided that one.
Itzpapalotltotec thows a left - swing and a miss!
Half Assed throws a wild body kick that Itzpapalotltotec sees coming a mile off.
Half Assed throws out a powerful jab.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Half Assed was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Half Assed throws a lazy right hand but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Half Assed takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a right hand that misses
enabling Half Assed to counter with a crisp jab.
Half Assed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Itzpapalotltotec uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Half Assed.
Nice shot by Itzpapalotltotec.#T3##TD#
Half Assed scores with a takedown into Itzpapalotltotec's guard.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping moving, preventing Half Assed from controlling successfully.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Itzpapalotltotec not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Itzpapalotltotec working for a triangle but Half Assed defends it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Itzpapalotltotec had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Half Assed defends it easily.
Half Assed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Itzpapalotltotec swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Half Assed not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Half Assed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Half Assed trying to control but Itzpapalotltotec is working from the bottom.
Itzpapalotltotec bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Half Assed's guard. #REVB#
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control but Half Assed is working from the bottom.
Itzpapalotltotec's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Itzpapalotltotec stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Half Assed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Half Assed wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pablo Itzpapalotltotec.
Well Itzpapalotltotec has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 225
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Half Assed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kongsangchai in his tracks.
Half Assed tries to land a leg kick but Kongsangchai saw it coming and moves away.
Kongsangchai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Half Assed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Half Assed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kongsangchai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Half Assed counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kongsangchai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Half Assed.
It seemed like Kongsangchai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kongsangchai misses with a hook. Half Assed ducked under it nicely.
Kongsangchai tries to clinch up but Half Assed circles away and keeps his distance.
Kongsangchai looks to score with a jab to the body but Half Assed is just out of range.
Kongsangchai misses with an uppercut. Half Assed saw that one coming.
Half Assed throws a big counter combination but Kongsangchai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Half Assed misses the target.
Half Assed defending well as Kongsangchai loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Half Assed looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Half Assed trying to control but Kongsangchai is working from the bottom.
Half Assed prevents Kongsangchai from getting back to his feet.
Half Assed tries to free his leg and advance position but Kongsangchai is retaining full guard.
Kongsangchai keeping moving, preventing Half Assed from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kongsangchai wants to stand and escape but Half Assed is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Half Assed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Half Assed misses with a two punch combination.
Kongsangchai looks to score with a jab to the body but Half Assed is just out of range.
Akara Kongsangchai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kongsangchai moves in looking to clinch but Half Assed pushes him off.
Kongsangchai misses with the body kick
letting Half Assed counter with a right hand.
Kongsangchai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kongsangchai throws a body punch but Half Assed moves out of range.
Half Assed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kongsangchai tries to clinch but Half Assed is having none of it.
Half Assed lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Kongsangchai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Half Assed manages to avoid it.
Half Assed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Half Assed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Half Assed swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kongsangchai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Half Assed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kongsangchai missing with a left hand there. Half Assed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kongsangchai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Half Assed throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Half Assed throws the left hand but Kongsangchai avoids the punch easily.
Kongsangchai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kongsangchai misses with a hook
and Half Assed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Half Assed throws a looping overhand right but Kongsangchai ducks down to avoid it.
Kongsangchai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Half Assed is out of range and Kongsangchai settles back down.
Half Assed is looking to counter punch.
Half Assed sizes up Kongsangchai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kongsangchai has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Half Assed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Half Assed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kongsangchai.
Half Assed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Half Assed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Kongsangchai misses with a straight left.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut. Kongsangchai saw that one coming.
Kongsangchai slips a straight right by Half Assed.#CL2#
Kongsangchai clinches.
Half Assed misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A left hand lands to the body for Half Assed.
Kongsangchai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Half Assed tries a body shot but Kongsangchai blocks it.
Half Assed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards. #TD#
Half Assed gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES2#
Kongsangchai pushes Half Assed off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kongsangchai tries to clinch
and Half Assed counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kongsangchai thinking.
Kongsangchai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Half Assed.
Kongsangchai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Half Assed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Half Assed tests Kongsangchai's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Half Assed misses with a hook.
Half Assed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Half Assed throws a hook but Kongsangchai avoids it easily.
Kongsangchai lands a jab to the nose.
Half Assed swats away the attempt to clinch by Kongsangchai.
Half Assed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Half Assed slips under a jab from Kongsangchai.
Half Assed scores with a jab to the head.
Half Assed throws a shot from downtown. Kongsangchai moves away and avoids it.
Kongsangchai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kongsangchai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akara Kongsangchai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Half Assed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai defending well as Half Assed loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kongsangchai moves to clinch but Half Assed breaks away
and Half Assed counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kongsangchai thinking.
Kongsangchai misses with a double jab
enabling Half Assed to counter with a crisp jab.
Kongsangchai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Half Assed stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anti Half Assed dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kongsangchai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Half Assed tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kongsangchai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Half Assed somewhat.
Half Assed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Half Assed scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Kongsangchai misses. #CL2#
Kongsangchai takes the fight into the clinch.
Half Assed drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kongsangchai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Half Assed stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Half Assed. #TD#
Kongsangchai is fighting off a takedown attempt but Half Assed is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kongsangchai to the mat. Kongsangchai regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Kongsangchai manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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!
Kongsangchai is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kongsangchai wants to clinch
and Half Assed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Half Assed throws a good cross that connects.
Kongsangchai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kongsangchai moves away from the strike by Half Assed.
Kongsangchai lands a really nice looking cross but Half Assed seems unphased. #CL2#
Half Assed tries to keep at a distance but Kongsangchai has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Half Assed.
Half Assed swings wildly with an uppercut but Kongsangchai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kongsangchai misses with the head strike.
Half Assed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kongsangchai's elbow.
Kongsangchai blocks a body shot from Half Assed.
Kongsangchai scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Half Assed turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Kongsangchai explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kongsangchai throws the left hand but Half Assed avoids the punch easily.
Half Assed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Kongsangchai throws a leg kick but Half Assed sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kongsangchai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A decent looking cross lands there for Half Assed.
A jab lands there for Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai throws a series of punches but Half Assed avoids them all with ease.
Half Assed is looking to counter punch.
Half Assed throws a shot from downtown. Kongsangchai moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Half Assed misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kongsangchai! But no joy.
Kongsangchai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Half Assed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kongsangchai takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Kongsangchai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kongsangchai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Half Assed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kongsangchai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Half Assed in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kongsangchai prevents a body shot from Half Assed.
Half Assed blocking some punches.
Kongsangchai lands a knee to the body. #TD#
Kongsangchai is fighting off a takedown attempt but Half Assed is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kongsangchai to the mat. Kongsangchai regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T3#
Half Assed is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Half Assed advances to half guard. #SUB#
Kongsangchai is defending against the submission attempts here by Half Assed. #SUB#
Half Assed is working for a submission of some sort.
Kongsangchai is trying to stand. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Half Assed is working for a submission of some sort.
Kongsangchai wants to get back to his feet.
Akara Kongsangchai has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Half Assed is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Half Assed thows a huge punch but Kongsangchai dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akara Kongsangchai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Half Assed's corner calls for a 1-2. Half Assed obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Half Assed lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kongsangchai doesn't seem phased though.
Half Assed throws a head kick but Kongsangchai moves out of range.
Half Assed cracks Kongsangchai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Half Assed lands with a shot to the body.
Kongsangchai throws a lazy uppercut
and Half Assed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Half Assed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kongsangchai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Half Assed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Half Assed misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kongsangchai.
Half Assed blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kongsangchai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Half Assed tries to score a body lock takedown but Kongsangchai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Half Assed avoids a wild elbow strike from Kongsangchai.#T1#
Kongsangchai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kongsangchai lands an elbow just above Half Assed 's eye.
Half Assed blocking some punches.
Kongsangchai prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Half Assed.
Kongsangchai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Half Assed has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kongsangchai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kongsangchai scores with a shot to the side of Half Assed's head.
Half Assed working aggressively here.
Kongsangchai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Half Assed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kongsangchai lands a nice uppercut.
Kongsangchai working aggressively here.
Kongsangchai tries a knee to the head but Half Assed blocks it.
Kongsangchai misses with an elbow strike.
Half Assed wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Half Assed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kongsangchai. #TD#
Kongsangchai is fighting off a takedown attempt but Half Assed is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kongsangchai to the mat. Kongsangchai regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kongsangchai wants to get back to his feet but Half Assed passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVB#
Half Assed seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kongsangchai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Half Assed is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kongsangchai sees it coming and defends easily.
Kongsangchai is trying to stand up here but Half Assed is controlling him well. #ES2#
Kongsangchai kicks off Half Assed and gets to his feet.
Kongsangchai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Kongsangchai clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Half Assed pulls Kongsangchai into guard. #SUB#
Half Assed working for submissions but it's allowed Kongsangchai to get to half guard.
Half Assed is pressing down on Kongsangchai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3##SU2#
Kongsangchai decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Half Assed digs a good body shot into Kongsangchai's ribs.
Kongsangchai tries to close the distance and clinch but Half Assed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Half Assed attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Half Assed looks to land a left hand but Kongsangchai moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kongsangchai swings wildly with an uppercut but Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Half Assed working aggressively here.
Akara Kongsangchai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kongsangchai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kongsangchai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Half Assed backwards. #T4#
Half Assed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kongsangchai misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Half Assed.
Half Assed wants to take the fight to the mat but Kongsangchai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Half Assed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Half Assed.
Half Assed blocking some punches.
Kongsangchai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kongsangchai lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Half Assed pulls guard successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Half Assed wants to control but Kongsangchai passes easily into half guard. #SU2#
Kongsangchai decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Kongsangchai defending well as Half Assed loads up on a big left hand.
Half Assed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Akara Kongsangchai.
I think Kongsangchai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akara Kongsangchai!
Akara Kongsangchai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 217
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Ho Joy is looking to clinch.
Half Assed connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ho Joy or perhaps it was just good defense by Half Assed, which made it look bad.
Jab by Half Assed.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho Joy moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Ho Joy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Half Assed fails to land with a series of punches.
Ho Joy throws a quick counter head kick but Half Assed was just out of range.
Ho Joy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab from Ho Joy.
Half Assed misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Ho Joy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Ho Joy moves into the clinch.
Ho Joy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ho Joy dodges an elbow strike from Half Assed.
Half Assed prevents a body shot from Ho Joy.
Half Assed lands a body shot. #T1#
Ho Joy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ho Joy can't find room to land a body shot as Half Assed controls the action.
Ho Joy swings wildly with an uppercut but Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho Joy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Half Assed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ho Joy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Half Assed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ho Joy backwards.
Ho Joy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a punch on the inside.
Half Assed blocking some punches.
Ho Joy tries a body shot but Half Assed blocks it.
Ho Joy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ho Joy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Half Assed's elbow.
Ho Joy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho Joy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Half Assed is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice left hand lands by Ho Joy. #T2#
Half Assed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ho Joy backwards.
Half Assed lands a hook that snaps the head of Ho Joy backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Half Assed lands a nice shot to the body.
Ho Joy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ho Joy misses with a body punch.
Half Assed prevents a body shot from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy takes a shot to the head.
Half Assed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ho Joy backwards.
Half Assed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ho Joy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho Joy tries to work over Half Assed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ho Joy misses with a body punch.
Ho Joy misses with a punch to the body.
Ho Joy throws a head punch that misses.
Ho Joy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho Joy gets through Half Assed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ho Joy works on Half Assed's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Half Assed. #T3#
Half Assed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Half Assed lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ho Joy or not.
Half Assed blocks a body shot from Ho Joy.
Half Assed blocking some punches.
Half Assed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ho Joy's elbow.
Ho Joy tries to throw a body punch but Half Assed avoids it by throwing Ho Joy back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Half Assed.
Ho Joy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Half Assed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ho Joy backwards.
Ho Joy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho Joy lands with a short shot to the head.
Ho Joy prevents the takedown attempt.
Ho Joy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Half Assed can't get the takedown.
Half Assed misses with a body punch.
Half Assed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ho Joy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ho Joy tries a body shot but Half Assed blocks it.
Ho Joy swings wildly with an uppercut but Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Half Assed looking for a takedown.
Do Ho Joy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Half Assed.#T4#
Ho Joy misses with the head strike.
Ho Joy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ho Joy can't find room to land a body shot as Half Assed controls the action.
Ho Joy lands with a short shot to the head.
Ho Joy misses with a punch on the inside.
Ho Joy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ho Joy tries a body shot but Half Assed blocks it.
Ho Joy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ho Joy lands a left hand.
Ho Joy swings wildly with an uppercut but Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Ho Joy.
Half Assed is stalling here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Half Assed.
Ho Joy blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Half Assed gets through Ho Joy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Half Assed drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ho Joy pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anti Half Assed will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ho Joy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ho Joy shoots in and drives through. Half Assed sprawls well.
Ho Joy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Ho Joy clinches.
Ho Joy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ho Joy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Ho Joy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ho Joy.
Half Assed dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Half Assed is working Ho Joy over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ho Joy.
Half Assed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Half Assed tries to land a knee to the head but Ho Joy blocks with his arms.
Half Assed prevents a body shot from Ho Joy.
Half Assed lands an uppercut.#T1#
Ho Joy takes a shot to the head.
Half Assed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ho Joy backwards.
Half Assed blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ho Joy as Half Assed tries to tie him up.
Ho Joy works on Half Assed's body with a couple of short punches.
Ho Joy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Half Assed.
Ho Joy tries to throw a body punch but Half Assed avoids it by throwing Ho Joy back against the cage.
A short right from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy swings wildly with an uppercut but Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Half Assed.
Ho Joy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ho Joy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Half Assed's elbow.
Ho Joy tries to throw a body punch but Half Assed avoids it by throwing Ho Joy back against the cage.
Ho Joy misses with some punches.
Ho Joy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho Joy tries to work over Half Assed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Ho Joy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ho Joy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy struggles to land a body shot inside as Half Assed controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Half Assed.
Ho Joy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ho Joy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Half Assed's elbow.
Half Assed misses with a body punch.
Ho Joy working aggressively here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Still in the clinch, Half Assed scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Half Assed has picked Ho Joy up - he's going for a ride! Half Assed dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ho Joy pushes Half Assed off looking to stand but Half Assed dives back in and keeps control.
Ho Joy wants to improve his position but Half Assed is controlling well. #SUB2#
Half Assed is looking for a kimura but Ho Joy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Half Assed to get the leverage.
Ho Joy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Half Assed stopping the sweep attempt from Ho Joy.#T3#
Half Assed advances to half guard.
Ho Joy wants to improve his position but Half Assed is controlling well.
Ho Joy won't allow Half Assed to pass to mount. #SUB#
Ho Joy actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Half Assed there.
Half Assed wants to free his trapped foot but Ho Joy is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Half Assed is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Half Assed is looking to advance position but Ho Joy won't allow it. #T4##SUB2#
Half Assed looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ho Joy is not content to let Half Assed control the position.#SUB2#
Half Assed is looking for a kimura but Ho Joy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Half Assed to get the leverage.
Ho Joy wants to control but Half Assed is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anti Half Assed will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ho Joy shoots in looking for a takedown but Half Assed manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ho Joy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ho Joy tries to clinch up but Half Assed circles away and keeps his distance.
Ho Joy fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Half Assed misses.
Ho Joy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Half Assed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Half Assed jabs at Ho Joy's body.
Good shot there by Half Assed.
Ho Joy tries for a takedown but Half Assed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Ho Joy clinches with his opponent.
Do Ho Joy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Half Assed tries to score a body lock takedown but Ho Joy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ho Joy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Half Assed blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Ho Joy.
Half Assed throws a head punch that misses.
Half Assed blocks a body shot from Ho Joy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ho Joy.
Half Assed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Ho Joy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho Joy tries a body shot but Half Assed blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Half Assed.
Half Assed works on Ho Joy's body with a couple of short punches.
Ho Joy misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ho Joy.
Half Assed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Half Assed.
Ho Joy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Half Assed lands a left hand.
Ho Joy avoids the elbow strike from Half Assed, against the cage.
Half Assed blocks an uppercut.
Half Assed swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Half Assed has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ho Joy uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Half Assed is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ho Joy is looking to stand up but Half Assed won't let him.
Anti Half Assed is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ho Joy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Ho Joy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Half Assed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ho Joy won't allow Half Assed to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Half Assed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ho Joy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Half Assed looking for a guillotine here but Ho Joy defends easily. #SUB2#
Ho Joy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Half Assed has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ho Joy has managed to get both his arms back between Half Assed's legs - danger averted.
Ho Joy wants to get up but he can't break Half Assed's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3##SUB2#
Half Assed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ho Joy forces his way into half guard.
Half Assed wants to control but Ho Joy is keeping busy.
Half Assed manages to get to full guard.
Ho Joy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Half Assed's guard.#SUB2#
Half Assed looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Half Assed is looking for a triangle but Ho Joy pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Ho Joy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Half Assed has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ho Joy has managed to get both his arms back between Half Assed's legs - danger averted.
Ho Joy wants to stand but Half Assed is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Half Assed looking for a guillotine here but Ho Joy defends easily.
Ho Joy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Half Assed is proving hard to escape from.
Do Ho Joy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ho Joy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anti Half Assed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Half Assed 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anti Half Assed!
A very excited looking Anti Half Assed made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Do Ho Joy spoke after the fight, saying 'Thats it for me. Thank you all!'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 209
Date: Nov 30, 2022

#R1#
Half Assed throws a jab but it's blocked by Lester.
Half Assed misses with a hook
and Lester makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Half Assed sizes up Lester with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Half Assed throws a lazy right hand but Lester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lester takes a jab right on the kisser.
Half Assed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Half Assed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Half Assed tries to clinch up but Lester circles away and keeps his distance.
Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Half Assed slips a jab from Lester.
Half Assed half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lester.
Lester throws a hook but Half Assed avoids it easily.#TD#
Half Assed drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lester wants to get back to his feet but Half Assed passes into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#REVB##SUB#
Half Assed seems to be working for a kimura but Lester defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB#
Half Assed is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lester has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lester is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lester gets back to full guard.
Half Assed stopping the sweep attempt from Lester.
Lester not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lester keeping moving, preventing Half Assed from controlling successfully.
Lester trying to control the position here.
Lester wants to sweep but no luck.
Half Assed controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lester wants to sweep but no luck.
Half Assed controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lester avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Half Assed trying to control the position from guard on top but Lester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Half Assed staying out of range there.
Half Assed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Half Assed throws out the jab.
Lester lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Half Assed doesn't manage to clinch there - Lester circles away.
Half Assed tries to clinch but Lester moves out of range.
Lester misses with a straight right.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Lester.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut.
Lester throws a hook to the side of Half Assed's head but Half Assed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Half Assed slips under a jab.#T4#
Lester lands a glancing blow to the side of Half Assed's head.
Half Assed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lester manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Half Assed slips under a jab.
Lester misses with a looping left.
It looked like Half Assed was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lester.
Half Assed darts in looking for a takedown but Lester gets double underhooks and turns Half Assed into the cage.
Lester is looking to break free of the clinch but Half Assed has double underhooks.
A short right from Half Assed on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Half Assed is pressed up against the cage. Lester has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Half Assed down to the mat. Half Assed avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lester scores with a punch to the head.
Half Assed lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Half Assed closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lester to the mat! Lester manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Half Assed drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lester looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lester looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lester! #REVB#
Lester in side control, throwing shots but Half Assed defends.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Moe Lester will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lester misses with an uppercut
and Half Assed counters with a nice uppercut.
Lester looks to land a left hand but Half Assed moved out of range nicely.
Nice cross by Lester.#TD2#
Lester shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Half Assed trying to get back to full guard but Lester takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Lester controlling his opponent.
Half Assed is looking to get to half guard.
Half Assed wants to hold on but Lester pushes him away.
Half Assed is working to get back to half guard. #T1#
Lester avoids the attempt from Half Assed to control.
Half Assed keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Half Assed taking shots to the head.
Half Assed is trying desperately to improve position.
Lester has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Half Assed tries to hold on but Lester postures up.
Half Assed is in all sorts of trouble here.
Half Assed tries to hold on but Lester postures up.
Lester content just to control the position here. #T2#
Half Assed bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Half Assed trying to control the position from guard on top but Lester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Half Assed tries to free his leg and advance position but Lester is retaining full guard.
Half Assed with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lester looking to hit a scissor sweep but Half Assed is one step ahead there.
Half Assed chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Lester pulls Half Assed in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lester is continuing to stall.
Half Assed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Half Assed with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lester looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Half Assed wants to control from the top but Lester keeps moving.
Half Assed throws a strike but Lester rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Half Assed has his foot on Lester's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lester works his way back into a safe position though.
Half Assed thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T4##SUB#
Half Assed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lester defends well.
Lester trying to control but Half Assed is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Half Assed isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lester stacks Half Assed on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lester!
Half Assed manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Half Assed wants to improve his position but Lester is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lester winds up and cracks Half Assed with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Half Assed is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moe Lester showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Half Assed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lester counters with a nice uppercut.
Lester misses with a looping left.
Half Assed throws a big counter combination but Lester scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Half Assed blocks a jab.
Half Assed shoots in for a double leg but Lester sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Half Assed throws a lazy uppercut
and Lester counters with a left to the body.
Lester slips a jab from Half Assed.
Half Assed blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Half Assed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target.
Lester 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.
Lester ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Half Assed.
A combination from Half Assed does no damage.
Lester let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moe Lester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lester lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Lester loads up on a big right hand but Half Assed slips the punch.#CL#
Half Assed has managed to clinch.
Lester lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Half Assed lands with a short shot to the head.
Half Assed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Half Assed has Lester pressed against the cage, preventing Lester from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Lester escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lester jabs Half Assed right on the nose. Half Assed blinks but takes it well.
Half Assed scores with a punch to the head.
Lester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Half Assed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lester moves away from the strike by Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a poor cross that misses
and Lester counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Half Assed looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lester keeping full guard, as Half Assed tries to pass.
Anti Half Assed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Half Assed trying to move into half guard but instead Lester has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Half Assed working for submissions but it's allowed Lester to get to half guard.
Lester seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Half Assed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Half Assed looking for submissions off his back.
Half Assed is looking to get back to full guard here but Lester has managed to pass to side control instead.
Half Assed is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Lester working the ground and pound.
Lester trying to control the position but Half Assed is working away.
Half Assed taking a bit of punishment here - Lester scoring with strikes.
Moe Lester is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lester controlling the position.
Lester wants to lay and pray for a moment but Half Assed keeps working.
Moe Lester has got the better of the ground game so far.
Half Assed is trying to work for a sweep but Lester has mounted him!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lester looking to control but Half Assed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Half Assed tries to lock up and control but Lester gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Half Assed is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lester controlling from the full mount.
Half Assed is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Moe Lester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lester 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moe Lester!
Our winner, Moe Lester, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 199
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Whitaker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Half Assed circles away quickly and effectively.
Whitaker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Half Assed takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Half Assed jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Half Assed darts in looking for a takedown but Whitaker gets double underhooks and turns Half Assed into the cage.
Half Assed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whitaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Half Assed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Whitaker .
Half Assed shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Whitaker as he avoids it easily.
Whitaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Half Assed.
Nice shot lands for Half Assed.
Half Assed slips under a jab from Whitaker .
Half Assed throws a series of punches but Whitaker moves out of range.
Whitaker defending well as Half Assed loads up on a big left hand.
Whitaker is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Half Assed misses its intended target.
Whitaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Half Assed dodges the punch combination from Whitaker . #T1#
Half Assed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whitaker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whitaker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Half Assed on the side of the head.
Whitaker throws a sloppy head kick and Half Assed moves out of range easily.
Whitaker misses the shot to the body.
Half Assed on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Whitaker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Whitaker looks to land a left hand but Half Assed moved out of range nicely.
Whitaker thows a leg kick but Half Assed checks it
and Whitaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Half Assed finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Half Assed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whitaker .
Whitaker takes a swing at Half Assed's ribcage but misses.
Whitaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Half Assed moves away.
Half Assed loads up on a big right hand but Whitaker slips the punch.#T2#
Whitaker swinging wildly here.
Whitaker misses with a hook. Half Assed ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Half Assed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Whitaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Half Assed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Half Assed misses with a few strikes there.
Whitaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Half Assed lands a leg kick that knocks Whitaker off balance momentarily.
Half Assed fails with the takedown.
Roy Whitaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Half Assed.
Half Assed lands a jab to Whitaker 's midsection.
Whitaker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whitaker throws a big shot that misses.
Half Assed is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Half Assed walks into a left hand.
Half Assed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whitaker . #T3#
Whitaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Half Assed looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Whitaker scores with a leg kick.
Half Assed tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Half Assed throws an off balance right hand
and Whitaker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whitaker misses with a lunging right hand
and Half Assed counters with a straight right hand.
Half Assed throws a hook to the side of Whitaker 's head but Whitaker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Half Assed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whitaker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Half Assed just manages to avoid it.
Half Assed needs to keep his hands up - Whitaker had a free shot at his head there.
Whitaker avoids the body shot from Half Assed.
Half Assed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Whitaker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whitaker takes one to the side of the head.
Half Assed moves forwards but Whitaker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Half Assed is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Half Assed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Whitaker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Whitaker catches Half Assed with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Whitaker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Whitaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Half Assed takes one on the button.
Half Assed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Half Assed staying out of range there.
Half Assed cracks Whitaker with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitaker . Half Assed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Half Assed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Half Assed avoids the head kick by Whitaker .
Whitaker lands a high kick!
Half Assed cracks Whitaker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Half Assed throws a nice looking combination but Whitaker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Half Assed throws an off balance right hand
enabling Whitaker to counter with a crisp jab.
Whitaker checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Half Assed.
Whitaker throws a low kick but Half Assed avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Whitaker .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Whitaker 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##TD2#
Half Assed drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Half Assed tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Whitaker struggling a bit here.
Whitaker is looking to regain half guard here but Half Assed keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Half Assed wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Whitaker , who protects the arm well.
Whitaker regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Half Assed tries to pass the half guard into mount. Whitaker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Half Assed is stalling here. Whitaker is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Half Assed seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Whitaker has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Whitaker controlling from side mount.
Whitaker trying to control the position but Half Assed is working away.
Half Assed tries to bench press Whitaker off him but Whitaker keeps the position.
Whitaker controlling the position from side mount.
Half Assed gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Half Assed actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Whitaker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Half Assed looking for submissions off his back.
Whitaker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Whitaker prevents Half Assed from improving his position.
Half Assed keeps trying to improve his position.
Whitaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Half Assed can do to turn this around?
Whitaker slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Half Assed looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Half Assed wants to get back to full guard.
Whitaker controlling the action here.
Whitaker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Half Assed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Whitaker stalling.
Half Assed tries to get to full guard but Whitaker has control of the leg.
Half Assed is positioning himself well to prevent Whitaker advancing to mount.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Whitaker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Half Assed throws a combination that misses
and Whitaker counters with a leg kick.
Half Assed looks for a takedown but Whitaker sprawls well.
Whitaker lands a leg kick that knocks Half Assed off balance momentarily.
Whitaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Half Assed is just out of range.
Whitaker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Half Assed throws an overhand right that lands on Whitaker 's shoulder, as Whitaker tries to avoid the shot.
Half Assed throws a lazy right hand but Whitaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Whitaker throws a jab when Half Assed was well out of range.
Half Assed scores with a jab to the body.
Whitaker throws a series of punches but Half Assed avoids them all with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Half Assed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whitaker lands an overhand right.
Whitaker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Whitaker dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Half Assed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Whitaker misses with a wild body shot.
Whitaker scores with a sloppy right hand. Half Assed should have avoided that one.
Whitaker throws a head kick but Half Assed moves out of range.
Whitaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Half Assed throws a leg kick but Whitaker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Whitaker misses the jab.
Whitaker connects with an inside leg kick.
Whitaker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Half Assed blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Whitaker tries a head kick but it misses.
Whitaker slips under a jab from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with the body kick
and Whitaker finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Half Assed tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Half Assed misses with a takedown attempt - Whitaker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Half Assed checks the leg kick nicely there.
Half Assed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Whitaker throws a big shot that misses.
Roy Whitaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Half Assed lands a body shot.
Half Assed walks into a stiff left hand from Whitaker .
Half Assed throws a solid leg kick but Whitaker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Half Assed.
Whitaker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Half Assed is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Half Assed.
Half Assed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whitaker throws a big shot that misses.
Whitaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Half Assed.
Half Assed lands with a nice body punch.
Half Assed lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Whitaker misses the shot to the body.
As Whitaker backs off Half Assed throws a huge counter combo but Whitaker manages to avoid it all.
Anti Half Assed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big right from Whitaker misses.
Whitaker tries to bum rush Half Assed with a series of wild strikes but Half Assed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Half Assed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Whitaker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitaker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whitaker throws a looping overhand right but Half Assed ducks down to avoid it.
Half Assed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Half Assed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whitaker missing with a left hand there. Half Assed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Whitaker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Half Assed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Half Assed misses its intended target.
Whitaker throws an overhand right that lands on Half Assed's shoulder, as Half Assed tries to avoid the shot.
Half Assed let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Half Assed cracks Whitaker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Whitaker .
Whitaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Half Assed. #T3#
Half Assed throws a head kick but Whitaker moves out of range.
Half Assed misses with a leg kick
and Whitaker counters with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Whitaker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Half Assed doesn't seem phased though.
Half Assed throws out a loose jab but Whitaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whitaker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Half Assed staying out of range there.
Half Assed looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab by Half Assed.
A chopping leg kick lands by Whitaker .
Half Assed shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Whitaker as he avoids it easily.
Whitaker throws a nice head kick!
Nice uppercut there from Whitaker .
Roy Whitaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Whitaker loads up on a big right hand but Half Assed slips the punch.
A punch combination from Whitaker misses.
Half Assed tries to bum rush Whitaker with a series of wild strikes but Whitaker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut. Whitaker saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Whitaker 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Whitaker looks to land a left hand but Half Assed moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Half Assed.
Half Assed shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Whitaker slips under a jab from Half Assed.
A little feinted left hand from Whitaker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Half Assed misses with a body shot
and Whitaker counters with a stiff right hand.
Half Assed throws a hook to the side of Whitaker 's head but Whitaker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whitaker misses with a hook. Half Assed ducked under it nicely.
Half Assed misses the shot to the body.
Half Assed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Half Assed has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Half Assed clobbers Whitaker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Whitaker misses with a lunging right hand
and Half Assed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whitaker throws out a powerful jab.
Whitaker looks to land a right hand but Half Assed moved out of range.
Half Assed tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Whitaker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Whitaker 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Whitaker !
Roy Whitaker decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 189
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Half Assed throws a hook but Rossi blocks it.
Half Assed throws a sloppy body shot
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been told by Rossi's head coaches at The Nonce Hunters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Half Assed throws out a loose jab but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A punch lands to the side of Rossi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Half Assed jabs Rossi right on the nose. Rossi blinks but takes it well.
Half Assed avoids the body shot from Rossi.
Rossi jabs Half Assed right on the nose. Half Assed blinks but takes it well.
Rossi with a nice calf kick.
A low kick from Half Assed is predictable there
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Half Assed looks to throw the jab but Rossi is out of range.
Rossi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Half Assed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
Despite the aggression on Half Assed's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Half Assed misses with a kick to the body.
Rossi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Half Assed.
Half Assed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good shot there by Half Assed.
Half Assed lands with a shot to the body.
Half Assed moves out of range as Rossi strikes.
Rossi moves out of range as Half Assed throws a body kick.
Rossi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rossi throws a lazy uppercut
and Half Assed counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed missing with a left hand there. Rossi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Half Assed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Half Assed scores with a jab.
Half Assed misses with a hook. Rossi ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Rossi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Half Assed throws a hook but Rossi blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.
Half Assed checks a leg kick.
Rossi throws a hook but Half Assed blocks it.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Half Assed checks it.
Rossi throws a head kick but Half Assed moves out of range. #TD2#
Half Assed shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rossi's guard.#SUB2#
Half Assed 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.
Rossi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Half Assed throwing strikes from guard but Rossi blocks nicely.
Rossi is trying to keep Half Assed in close.
Rossi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Half Assed is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Half Assed's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Half Assed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Half Assed trying to control the position from guard on top but Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rossi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Half Assed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Half Assed wants to control from the top but Rossi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Half Assed stuns Rossi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Half Assed misses with a leg kick.
Rossi lands with a hook. Half Assed tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rossi misses with an uppercut. Half Assed saw that one coming.
Half Assed cracks Rossi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rossi misses with a wild body shot.
Half Assed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rossi's hands.
Half Assed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Half Assed scores with a nice head shot.
A big right from Half Assed misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Half Assed. That snapped Rossi's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anti Half Assed 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#
Half Assed swings widly with a right hand
and Rossi counters with a nice body shot.
Anti Half Assed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Half Assed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Half Assed lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Half Assed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rossi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Half Assed misses the jab.
Rossi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Half Assed.
Half Assed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Half Assed throws a combination. Rossi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Anti Half Assed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Half Assed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Half Assed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rossi is looking to counter punch.
Half Assed on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rossi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rossi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Half Assed slips the punch.
Rossi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Half Assed to counter with a crisp jab.
Half Assed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rossi as he jumps to the side.
Nice jab there from Rossi.
Half Assed goes for a double leg but Rossi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rossi continues to drive forward.
Rossi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
Rossi slaps away a takedown attempt from Half Assed, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marchrius Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Half Assed.#T2##TD2#
Half Assed scores with a takedown into Rossi's guard.
Half Assed trying to control but Rossi is working from the bottom.
Rossi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rossi keeping moving, preventing Half Assed from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Half Assed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Half Assed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Half Assed is stalling in the full guard.
Half Assed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Half Assed fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rossi avoids it really well and circles away.
Rossi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rossi misses with a hook
and Half Assed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rossi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Half Assed manages to avoid it.#T4#
Rossi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
Half Assed throws an off balance right hand
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
Half Assed walks into a left hand.
Rossi throws a hook but Half Assed blocks it.
Rossi defending well as Half Assed loads up on a big left hand.
Marchrius Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Rossi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Rossi has his feet on Half Assed's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Half Assed lands a leg kick that knocks Rossi off balance momentarily.#TD2#
Rossi gets caught flat footed, as Half Assed shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anti Half Assed will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rossi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rossi walks into a jab.
Rossi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Half Assed on the side of the head.
Half Assed avoids the body shot from Rossi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Half Assed. That's going to slow Rossi down.
Rossi motions for Half Assed to come forward. Rossi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Half Assed lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Half Assed looks to throw a body kick
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi misses with a hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rossi. Half Assed shrugs it off though.
Half Assed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rossi throws a hook to the side of Half Assed's head but Half Assed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Rossi slips a jab and a cross from Half Assed.
Rossi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Half Assed throws out a counter right but Rossi avoids it with no problem.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Half Assed slips the punch.
Half Assed avoids the body shot from Rossi.
Half Assed slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Half Assed misses with a left hand
and Rossi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Half Assed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossi.
Half Assed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Rossi.
Half Assed throws a jab but it's blocked by Rossi.
Marchrius Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anti Half Assed is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Rossi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Half Assed's shoulder, as Half Assed tries to avoid the shot.
Half Assed avoids the head kick by Rossi.
Half Assed feints a counter leg kick.
Half Assed scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Half Assed scores with a sloppy right hand. Rossi should have avoided that one.
Half Assed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rossi in his tracks.
Rossi checks the leg kick.
It looked like Rossi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Half Assed stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rossi misses with a leg kick
and Half Assed counters with a two punch combo.
Half Assed shoots in looking for a takedown. Rossi tries to sprawl out of it but Half Assed keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rossi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rossi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Half Assed just misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi misses the jab.
Rossi misses with an uppercut
and Half Assed counters with a straight right hand.
Half Assed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Half Assed looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rossi misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Rossi misses the target.
Good exchange - Half Assed coming out on top.
Half Assed misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Half Assed misses its intended target.
Half Assed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossi.
Half Assed moves out of range of the leg kick from Rossi.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Half Assed.
Half Assed was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Half Assed loads up on a big right hand but Rossi slips the punch.
Rossi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rossi misses with a looping right.
Half Assed misses with a kick to the body.
Half Assed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rossi looks to throw the jab but Half Assed is out of range.
Half Assed closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rossi circles away.
It looked like Rossi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut. Rossi saw that one coming.
Rossi missing with a left hand there. Half Assed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab lands there for Half Assed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Half Assed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anti Half Assed.
Well Half Assed has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anti Half Assed!
A relieved looking Anti Half Assed thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Marchrius Rossi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Stand Up If You Hate Tottenham'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 180
Date: Sep 07, 2022

#R1#
Mammadov digs a good hook to Half Assed's body.
Half Assed throws a solid leg kick but Mammadov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a shot to the body.
Half Assed throws a looping overhand right but Mammadov ducks down to avoid it.
Mammadov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Mammadov forces Half Assed back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mammadov.
Half Assed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mammadov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mammadov prevents a body shot from Half Assed.
Stalling in the clinch from Half Assed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mammadov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Half Assed backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Mammadov fails to land.
Mammadov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Mammadov fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Half Assed fails to land. #T1##BC2#
Mammadov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Half Assed misses with a leg kick
and Mammadov counters with a nice body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mammadov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Half Assed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Half Assed falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Mammadov moves into the clinch.
Mammadov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mammadov fails to land. #BC2#
Mammadov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mammadov slips under a jab from Half Assed.
Mammadov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mammadov connects with a body shot.
Mammadov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mammadov scoring well with a low kick there.
Mammadov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.#T2#
Nice jab there from Half Assed.
Mammadov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mammadov misses the shot to the body.
Half Assed throws a body punch but Mammadov moves out of range.
Mammadov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Half Assed rather than just go for the knockout.
Half Assed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Half Assed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mammadov.
Half Assed tries to bum rush Mammadov with a series of wild strikes but Mammadov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Half Assed throws a nice looking combination but Mammadov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mammadov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mammadov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Half Assed with a body shot.
Half Assed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mammadov momentarily.
Half Assed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Mammadov throws a jab but it's blocked by Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a hook to the side of Mammadov's head but Mammadov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mammadov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Half Assed throws a body shot but no joy.
Half Assed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mammadov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Half Assed with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mammadov. Half Assed does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Mammadov looks to move away, Half Assed throws a big counter combo but Mammadov just gets out of the way.
Mammadov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Half Assed.
Mammadov walks into a left hand.
A head kick misses from Half Assed.
Half Assed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mammadov was well out of range. Poor timing from Half Assed.
Mammadov checks a leg kick.
Half Assed throws a wild body kick that Mammadov sees coming a mile off.
Mammadov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Mammadov lands a body shot.
Half Assed keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Mammadov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Half Assed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Half Assed moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mammadov slips a jab from Half Assed.
Half Assed with a jab.
Mammadov checks the leg kick.
Mammadov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Mammadov.
A big right from Half Assed misses.
Anti Half Assed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Half Assed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mammadov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anti Half Assed will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Half Assed throws a nice inside leg kick.
Half Assed throws a lazy right hand but Mammadov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mammadov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Half Assed throws out a leg kick but Mammadov moves out of range and Half Assed only half commits.
Anti Half Assed is winning the standup battle so far.
Mammadov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Half Assed tries to bum rush Mammadov with a series of wild strikes but Mammadov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mammadov tries to move into range but Half Assed moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Half Assed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mammadov lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammadov connects with an inside leg kick.
Half Assed is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mammadov slips a jab from Half Assed.
Mammadov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Half Assed.#T1#
Mammadov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Half Assed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Half Assed. Mammadov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mammadov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Half Assed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Half Assed misses with a hook.
Half Assed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mammadov.
Mammadov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Half Assed with a body shot.
Mammadov misses with an uppercut
and Half Assed counters with a straight right hand.
Mammadov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Half Assed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Half Assed misses with a hook.
Half Assed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mammadov counters with a left to the body.
Half Assed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mammadov's hands.#T2#
Mammadov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Half Assed.
Half Assed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mammadov can do to turn this around?
Half Assed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mammadov manages to avoid it.
Half Assed cracks Mammadov with an open hand slap.
Mammadov blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed misses with a hook. Mammadov ducked under it nicely.
Half Assed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Half Assed does no damage.
Mammadov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Half Assed needs to keep his hands up - Mammadov had a free shot at his head there.
Half Assed throws a right hand that misses
and Mammadov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Mammadov misses its intended target. #T3#
Half Assed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mammadov throws a low kick but Half Assed avoids it.
Half Assed throws a lazy uppercut
and Mammadov counters with a stiff right hand.
Half Assed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Half Assed takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mammadov wants to clinch up but Half Assed keeps it at a distance.
Mammadov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Half Assed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Half Assed swings for the body but Mammadov moves out of range.
Mammadov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Half Assed can pounce on him.
Half Assed thows a leg kick but Mammadov checks it
and Mammadov counters with a nice leg kick.
Half Assed throws a hook but Mammadov avoids it easily.#T4#
Mammadov staying out of range there.
Mammadov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Half Assed manages to avoid it.
Mammadov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mammadov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Half Assed tries to bum rush Mammadov with a series of wild strikes but Mammadov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Half Assed moves out of range of the body kick.
Half Assed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mammadov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Half Assed misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mammadov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Half Assed on the side of the head.
Mammadov walks into a jab.
Mammadov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mammadov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anti Half Assed dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Half Assed thuds his right hand into Mammadov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Half Assed misses with a looping right.
Half Assed misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Mammadov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mammadov.
Mammadov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mammadov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mammadov works on Half Assed's body with a couple of short punches.
Mammadov works on Half Assed's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mammadov.
Mammadov misses with a punch on the inside.
Mammadov lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mammadov as Half Assed tries to tie him up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mammadov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mammadov.
Mammadov lands a nice uppercut.
Half Assed lands a left hand. #T1#
Mammadov can't find room to land a body shot as Half Assed controls the action.
Mammadov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mammadov lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Mammadov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mammadov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mammadov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Half Assed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mammadov.
Half Assed throws a half hearted mid kick.
Half Assed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mammadov.
It seemed like Mammadov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses the jab.
Mammadov wants to clinch up but Half Assed keeps it at a distance.
Half Assed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anti Half Assed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mammadov throws a push kick but Half Assed slaps the foot to one side.
Half Assed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mammadov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Half Assed.
Half Assed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Half Assed takes a swing at Mammadov's ribcage but misses.
Half Assed on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mammadov lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Half Assed. Mammadov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Half Assed misses with a body punch
and Mammadov counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2#
Mammadov drops Half Assed with a big left hand and mounts him. Half Assed is in big trouble! #ROC2#Half Assed is rocked!#SUB2#
Mammadov has control of Half Assed's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Half Assed regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Yusuf Mammadov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Half Assed is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Half Assed working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Mammadov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Half Assed is on top in guard.
Half Assed seems to have got his legs back now.
Half Assed throwing strikes but missing.
Half Assed trying to control the position from guard on top but Mammadov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mammadov working for a triangle but Half Assed defends it easily.
Half Assed wants to control from the top but Mammadov keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Mammadov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Half Assed has gone for a leg lock! Mammadov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Half Assed's guard.#REVB#
Half Assed keeping moving, preventing Mammadov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mammadov passes into half guard.
Mammadov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuf Mammadov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Half Assed 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anti Half Assed!
Our winner, Anti Half Assed, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 166
Date: Aug 03, 2022

#R1#
Half Assed lands with a straight right. Rossi didn't see that one coming.
Half Assed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Rossi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rossi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Half Assed has time to react.
Half Assed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Half Assed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rossi! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Half Assed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Rossi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Half Assed blocks the body kick.
Half Assed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rossi tries to avoid it but Half Assed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rossi to the ground. Rossi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rossi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anti Half Assed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Half Assed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rossi. Half Assed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rossi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rossi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Half Assed sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Rossi misses with an uppercut
letting Half Assed counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Half Assed is defended easily by Rossi.
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rossi works Half Assed's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Half Assed scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rossi holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#SUB#
Half Assed is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rossi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rossi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Half Assed's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Rossi wants to improve his position but Half Assed is controlling well. #T2#
Half Assed is thwarting Rossi's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Half Assed is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rossi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Half Assed. #SUB#
Half Assed is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rossi is just riding it out for now. Half Assed eventually gives up the hold.
Rossi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rossi.#T3#
Half Assed wants to control from the top but Rossi keeps moving.
Half Assed looking to pass the guard.
Half Assed sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Half Assed postures up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Half Assed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rossi is keeping the position for now.
Rossi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Half Assed passes Rossi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rossi wants to control but Half Assed is keeping busy.
Rossi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Half Assed is staying active.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Half Assed is working for an americana but Rossi has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Half Assed was thinking about the submission.
Rossi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marchrius Rossi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Half Assed misses with a right hand
and Rossi counters with a nice body kick.
Rossi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Half Assed under the eye.#TD#
Half Assed looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rossi!
Rossi is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Half Assed is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rossi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Rossi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Half Assed goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rossi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Half Assed but great work by Rossi.
Half Assed is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Rossi trying to control the action but Half Assed is working from the bottom.
Half Assed tries to bench press Rossi off him but Rossi keeps the position.
Rossi trying to control the position but Half Assed is working away.
Half Assed sneaks back into half guard.
Half Assed is looking for a sweep. Rossi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Half Assed moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Half Assed working a defensive guard here. #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.
Half Assed is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Rossi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Half Assed has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rossi has managed to get both his arms back between Half Assed's legs - danger averted.
Half Assed wants to control the position but Rossi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Half Assed wants to get back to full guard.
Half Assed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rossi is working away from the top position though.
Rossi controlling the action here.
Half Assed trying to hold on to Rossi's head to control him but Rossi postures up. #T3##SUB#
Half Assed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Half Assed is looking for a sweep. Rossi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Half Assed makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Half Assed.
Rossi trying to control the position from guard on top but Half Assed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Half Assed throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rossi uses it to pass to side control.
A lull in the action here as Rossi stalls from top position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Half Assed is looking for a sweep.
Rossi has control of an arm but Half Assed manages to advance to Rossi's back!
Half Assed is striking from the back but Rossi escapes and manages to recover to half guard. #SUB#
Half Assed is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Half Assed wants to work for an arm triangle but Rossi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marchrius Rossi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Half Assed moved out of range.
Half Assed shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rossi sprawls well. Rossi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Half Assed gets slowly back to his feet.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Half Assed scores with the left hand. Rossi knows he should have avoided that one.
Half Assed slips a jab from Rossi.
Rossi misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.
Rossi lands a high kick!
Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
Half Assed closes the distance and clinches up with Rossi, looking for a takedown. Half Assed pushes Rossi against the cage but Rossi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
A cross from Half Assed lands.
Marchrius Rossi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rossi walks into a straight right hand from Half Assed.
A big left from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rossi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rossi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Half Assed.
Marchrius Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rossi connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Half Assed as he connects with a hook.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossi dodges the punch combination from Half Assed.
Rossi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anti Half Assed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rossi misses with a hook. Half Assed ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Rossi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Half Assed to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rossi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Half Assed wants to pass the guard but Rossi is keeping the position.
Rossi is controlling Half Assed's posture.#SUB#
Half Assed has gone for a leg lock! Rossi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Half Assed's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Half Assed has his foot on Rossi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rossi works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Rossi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rossi looking to pass the guard.
Marchrius Rossi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Half Assed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rossi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Rossi is trying to keep Half Assed in close.
Half Assed wants to control from the top but Rossi keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Half Assed looking to sit in guard and control but Rossi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Half Assed is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rossi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Half Assed has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rossi has passed into side control.
Half Assed manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Half Assed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rossi pulls his head out easily.

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 Anti Half Assed.
I think Rossi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: CFC 500: Horiguchi v Joy
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Half Assed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Half Assed tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kiloe defends well and Half Assed ends up having to push Kiloe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Half Assed misses with a looping left.
Anti Half Assed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiloe tries to clinch there but Half Assed circles away.
Half Assed lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Kiloe darts in and clinches Half Assed up against the cage.
Kiloe struggles to land a body shot inside as Half Assed controls his hands.
Kiloe tries a body shot but Half Assed blocks it.
Kiloe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kiloe struggles to land a body shot inside as Half Assed controls his hands.
Kiloe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Half Assed stalling.
Kiloe misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Half Assed has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kiloe clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Half Assed's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Half Assed patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T1#
Kiloe is trying to get back to his feet but Half Assed has full control of the position and if anything, Kiloe has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Half Assed is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kiloe wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Kiloe defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Half Assed's arms.
Kiloe rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kiloe is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Canucks Combat Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kiloe wants to get back to full guard but Half Assed has passed into side control.#SUB2#
Half Assed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kiloe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Half Assed's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Half Assed prevents Kiloe from standing back up. #SUB2#
Half Assed is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kiloe is just riding it out for now. Half Assed eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Half Assed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kiloe is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Kiloe is defending against the submission attempts here by Half Assed.
Half Assed is looking to take a break and control but Kiloe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Half Assed controlling the pace.
Kiloe is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Half Assed is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kiloe is just riding it out for now. Half Assed eventually gives up the hold.
Kiloe wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Half Assed is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kiloe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Half Assed. #SUB2#
Half Assed is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Half Assed is trying to work for a kimura but Kiloe is defending well. #SUB2#
Half Assed is working for a submission of some sort.
Kiloe is staying active underneath Half Assed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Half Assed is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kiloe is just riding it out for now. Half Assed eventually gives up the hold.
Kiloe tries to get to full guard but Half Assed has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anti Half Assed dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Half Assed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Half Assed shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kiloe eats them both and turns towards Half Assed to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kiloe misses with a right hand
enabling Half Assed to counter with a crisp jab.
Kiloe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Half Assed just misses with a punch to the body.
Half Assed dodges the punch combination from Kiloe. #CL#
Kiloe gets a clinch.
Kiloe prevents the takedown attempt.
Half Assed lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Half Assed stalling against the cage. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Kiloe.
Half Assed slowing the pace effectively.
Kiloe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Half Assed throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiloe.
Kiloe is pushing Half Assed up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Half Assed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Half Assed cracks Kiloe with a nice body shot.
Half Assed fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Half Assed scores with a hook to the body.
Kiloe doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Half Assed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Half Assed lands a right hand.
Kiloe gets through Half Assed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Half Assed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kiloes head. #TD2#
Half Assed jumps into guard, dragging Kiloe to the mat.
Half Assed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Half Assed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kiloe is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Half Assed has his foot on Kiloe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kiloe works his way back into a safe position though.
Kiloe tries to stand but Half Assed is controlling from the bottom.
Kiloe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Kiloe gets to his feet. Half Assed looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
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!
Kiloe connects with a body shot.
Half Assed has a takedown stuffed.
Pete Kiloe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Half Assed.#T3#
Kiloe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kiloe lands a head kick. Half Assed smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Anti Half Assed has been cut.
Pete Kiloe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiloe swinging wildly here.
Kiloe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Half Assed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kiloe scores with the left hand. Half Assed knows he should have avoided that one.
Kiloe throws a series of punches but Half Assed avoids them all with ease.
Half Assed throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiloe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Half Assed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Half Assed goes for a double leg but Kiloe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kiloe continues to drive forward.
Some wild striking there from Kiloe. #T4#
Half Assed catches Kiloe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiloe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Half Assed shoots in for a takedown but Kiloe shows good takedown defense.
Half Assed slips a jab and a cross from Kiloe.
Kiloe misses with a series of wild punches.
Half Assed throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiloe slips a straight right by Half Assed.
Sloppy strikes from Kiloe. Those never looked like landing.
Kiloe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kiloe throws a sloppy head kick and Half Assed moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anti Half Assed will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Anti Half Assed's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kiloe misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
Half Assed closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Half Assed lands in his opponent's guard.

Kiloe has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Half Assed is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kiloe throws a head punch that misses.
Half Assed content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Half Assed swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Kiloe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Half Assed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kiloe misses with a combination
and Half Assed counters with a straight right hand.
Kiloe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Half Assed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Kiloe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch combination from Kiloe misses.
Half Assed does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Half Assed. That's going to slow Kiloe down.
Half Assed throws a series of strikes that have Kiloe backpedaling.
Kiloe misses with a double jab.
Kiloe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kiloe throws a right and a left that Half Assed avoids nicely.
Half Assed swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Half Assed scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Half Assed closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kiloe's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Kiloe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Half Assed is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Half Assed trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiloe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anti Half Assed is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kiloe can't keep his opponent in guard - Half Assed advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Half Assed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kiloe is trying to stand back up but Half Assed is controlling him
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Half Assed is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kiloe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Half Assed.
Half Assed prevents Kiloe from improving his position.
Anti Half Assed has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Half Assed is working for a kimura but Kiloe is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Half Assed controlling the action here.
Kiloe tries to get to full guard but Half Assed has control of the leg.
Half Assed works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kiloe is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pete Kiloe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Half Assed controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Half Assed is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Kiloe is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anti Half Assed!
A relieved looking Anti Half Assed thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Pete Kiloe had this to say: 'I'll be back!'.

Event: CFC 490: Chukwuma v Shabanov
Date: Jun 08, 2022

#R1#
Half Assed 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.
Orlowski misses with a low kick as Half Assed jumps back.
Half Assed throws out a powerful jab.
Orlowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orlowski throws out a leg kick but Half Assed moves out of range and Orlowski only half commits.
Orlowski throws a head kick but Half Assed moves out of range.
Orlowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Half Assed misses with a hook. Orlowski ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Half Assed misses the target.
Orlowski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Orlowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Half Assed.
Half Assed lands a glancing blow to the side of Orlowski's head.
Orlowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karol Orlowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlowski misses the body punch
and Half Assed counters with a series of strikes. Orlowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlowski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Half Assed's head.
Orlowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orlowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Orlowski tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Half Assed! But no joy.
Half Assed lands with an overhand left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Half Assed.
Half Assed shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Orlowski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch lands to the side of Half Assed 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orlowski.
Orlowski slips under a jab.
Half Assed looks to land a combination but Orlowski avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Half Assed.
Orlowski with a nice calf kick.
Orlowski blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick from Orlowski misses.
Orlowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Half Assed swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orlowski misses the jab.
Orlowski lands a leg kick that knocks Half Assed off balance momentarily.
Half Assed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Orlowski misses.
Half Assed misses with a wild body shot.
Half Assed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orlowski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlowski lands a jab to the nose.
Half Assed throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Orlowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Half Assed gets a takedown into half guard.
Orlowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Orlowski is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Half Assed is trying to work for a kimura but Orlowski is defending well.
Half Assed frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3##SUB2#
Half Assed goes for an armbar but Orlowski turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Orlowski. #SUB2#
Half Assed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orlowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Half Assed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orlowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Orlowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4##SUB2#
Half Assed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orlowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Half Assed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orlowski looking to pass the guard.
Half Assed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Half Assed controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anti Half Assed dominated that round.
That's time! Orlowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Orlowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Half Assed.
Half Assed connects with a single shot there.
Orlowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Orlowski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Orlowski scores with a jab to the head.
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.
Orlowski wants to land a leg kick but Half Assed is out of range.
Orlowski needs to keep his hands up - Half Assed had a free shot at his head there.
Half Assed misses with a takedown attempt
and Orlowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Half Assed misses with a low kick.
Orlowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlowski throws out a loose jab but Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Half Assed's head backwards.
A slow jab from Orlowski misses its intended target.
Half Assed just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlowski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Orlowski looks for the body kick but Half Assed saw that one coming.
Anti Half Assed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Half Assed looks to throw the jab but Orlowski is out of range. #T1#
Orlowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Half Assed checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Half Assed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Half Assed misses with a body kick.
Orlowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Half Assed manages to avoid it.
Half Assed checks the leg kick.
Orlowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Half Assed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karol Orlowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orlowski scores with a jab. Half Assed acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Orlowski misses with a hook
and Half Assed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Orlowski.
Half Assed misses with a body shot.
Half Assed digs a good hook to Orlowski's body.
Orlowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A punch combination from Half Assed misses.
Orlowski misses with a low kick.
Half Assed lands a jab to the head.
Half Assed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Half Assed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Half Assed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orlowski.#T2#
Half Assed checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Half Assed! But no joy.
A punch combination from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed misses with a looping left.
Half Assed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orlowski at a distance.
Half Assed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Half Assed scores with a push kick.
Half Assed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orlowski connects with a body shot.
Half Assed connects with the punch.
Half Assed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good exchange - Half Assed coming out on top.
Orlowski scores with a nice strike.
Half Assed lands with a hook. Orlowski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Half Assed scores with a spinning back kick!
Orlowski swings for the body but Half Assed moves out of range.
Half Assed cracks Orlowski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Orlowski.
Orlowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Orlowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Orlowski misses the target.
Half Assed works over Orlowski's head and body with a nice combination.
Orlowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Half Assed throws an overhand right that lands on Orlowski's shoulder, as Orlowski tries to avoid the shot.
Orlowski lands with a hook. Half Assed tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Half Assed shoots in and bounces Orlowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Orlowski manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Half Assed.
Half Assed tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orlowski smiles and moves away.
Karol Orlowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Half Assed.
A shot to the body from Orlowski misses
and Half Assed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orlowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Half Assed misses with a straight right. #T4#
Orlowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orlowski throws the left hand but Half Assed avoids the punch easily.
Half Assed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orlowski throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Half Assed! But no joy.
Orlowski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Half Assed on the side of the head.
Orlowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Half Assed.
Orlowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Half Assed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Half Assed avoids the body shot from Orlowski.
Orlowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab from Half Assed.
Orlowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orlowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Orlowski throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Half Assed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Half Assed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orlowski throws out the jab.
Half Assed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Half Assed swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anti Half Assed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Orlowski misses with a low kick.
Orlowski slips a straight right by Half Assed.
Half Assed moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Half Assed.
Orlowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Half Assed.
Orlowski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Orlowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orlowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Half Assed lands with a hook. Orlowski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orlowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Half Assed manages to avoid it.
Orlowski slips a jab from Half Assed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlowski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Orlowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Half Assed lands a jab to Orlowski's midsection.
Half Assed takes one to the side of the head.
Half Assed lands a jab.#T1#
Half Assed throws a good cross that connects.
Half Assed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orlowski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Half Assed has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Half Assed and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orlowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Orlowski tries to score with a low kick but Half Assed moves his leg out of the way.
Half Assed blocks a low kick nicely.
Half Assed swinging wildly here.
Orlowski moves out of range as Half Assed strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Orlowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orlowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Half Assed.
Half Assed uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Orlowski has time to react.
A big right from Half Assed misses.
Orlowski moves away from the strike by Half Assed.
Some bone on bone action there as Half Assed checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Orlowski lands a jab to the head.
Anti Half Assed is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Orlowski blocks the body kick.
Half Assed throws the left hand but Orlowski avoids the punch easily.
Half Assed moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orlowski avoids the body shot from Half Assed.
Half Assed jabs Orlowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed walks into a jab.
Orlowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Half Assed moves away.
A left lands for Half Assed.
Orlowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Half Assed.
Half Assed lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Orlowski misses its intended target.
Karol Orlowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orlowski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Half Assed on the side of the head.
Half Assed catches Orlowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Orlowski misses with a low kick as Half Assed jumps back.
A low kick from Orlowski misses
and Half Assed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orlowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Half Assed's head.#T3#
Orlowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Half Assed is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Half Assed there.
Orlowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlowski walks into a left hand.
Half Assed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orlowski misses with a right hand
and Half Assed counters with a right hand to the body.
Orlowski takes a swing at Half Assed's ribcage but misses.
Orlowski throws out a powerful jab.
Orlowski cracks Half Assed with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Half Assed throws a hook to the side of Orlowski's head but Orlowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orlowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Half Assed throws out a counter right but Orlowski avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circle momentarily. Half Assed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Half Assed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Half Assed lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Half Assed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orlowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Half Assed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Orlowski throws a lazy right hand but Half Assed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orlowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Half Assed is able to avoid easily.
Half Assed lands with a nice body punch.
Half Assed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orlowski.
Orlowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab from Half Assed.
Half Assed looks to land a combination. Orlowski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Half Assed slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Half Assed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Half Assed ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Half Assed blocks a leg kick.
Half Assed throws a one two combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Half Assed tests Orlowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice jab there from Half Assed.
Half Assed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orlowski's sensitive parts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anti Half Assed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Half Assed has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: RISE 63:
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Tynkkynen digs a good hook to Half Assed's body.
Half Assed is looking to clinch. #TD#
Half Assed drives through with a takedown into guard.
Half Assed trying to control but Tynkkynen is working from the bottom.
Half Assed slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Half Assed wants to work for an arm triangle but Tynkkynen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tynkkynen pushes Half Assed off looking to stand but Half Assed dives back in and keeps control. #T1#
Half Assed wants to pass to mount but Tynkkynen is defending the position.
Half Assed is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Half Assed moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tynkkynen has worked his arm free - good work by Tynkkynen! #SUB#
Half Assed tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Half Assed has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Half Assed is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tynkkynen has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Half Assed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2##SUB#
Half Assed is trying to get an arm triangle but Tynkkynen is defending well.
Half Assed wants to control but Tynkkynen is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Half Assed swings around for an armbar but Tynkkynen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Half Assed's guard.#SUB#
Half Assed throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tynkkynen uses it to pass to side control. #T3##SU2#
Tynkkynen decides to stand back up.
Tynkkynen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tynkkynen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Half Assed stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Miro Tynkkynen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Half Assed doesn't manage to clinch there - Tynkkynen circles away.
Tynkkynen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Half Assed drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Half Assed clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Half Assed fails to land.
Half Assed is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tynkkynen trying to land knees to the body.
Tynkkynen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tynkkynen misses with the head strike.
Half Assed tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tynkkynen throws a punch but it's blocked by Half Assed. #T4#
Tynkkynen swings wildly with an uppercut but Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Half Assed jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tynkkynen walks away with a smile on his face. Half Assed gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Half Assed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Half Assed.
Tynkkynen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tynkkynen looks to throw the jab but Half Assed is out of range.
Tynkkynen throws a lazy uppercut
and Half Assed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Half Assed throws a hook but Tynkkynen avoids it easily.
Half Assed slips a jab from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen connects with a right hand. Half Assed shakes it off.
Tynkkynen dips to his left and cracks Half Assed with an uppercut!
Tynkkynen just misses with a punch to the body.
Half Assed is looking to counter punch.
Tynkkynen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Half Assed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tynkkynen as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miro Tynkkynen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tynkkynen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut
and Tynkkynen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Half Assed misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Tynkkynen there.
Tynkkynen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tynkkynen looks to score with a jab to the body but Half Assed is just out of range.
Half Assed seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tynkkynen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tynkkynen wants it to stay on the feet.
Half Assed tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tynkkynen counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed cracks Tynkkynen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tynkkynen tests Half Assed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Half Assed misses with a double jab.
Tynkkynen throws a looping overhand right but Half Assed ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
A jab from Tynkkynen misses.
Half Assed is looking to counter punch.
Miro Tynkkynen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Half Assed throws a hook but Tynkkynen avoids it easily.
Half Assed throws a shot from downtown. Tynkkynen moves away and avoids it.
Half Assed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Half Assed misses with a low kick.
Tynkkynen throws out a loose jab but Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miro Tynkkynen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Half Assed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tynkkynen.
Half Assed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Half Assed.
Nice shot by Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tynkkynen throws a lazy right hand but Half Assed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Half Assed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tynkkynen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tynkkynen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tynkkynen misses with the combination. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tynkkynen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Tynkkynen misses its intended target.
Half Assed connects with an inside leg kick.
Tynkkynen connects with a single shot there.
Half Assed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tynkkynen misses the body punch
and Half Assed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Half Assed works the jab nicely.
Half Assed misses the jab.
Half Assed has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tynkkynen finds it's way round the side to connect with Half Assed's head. #TD#
Half Assed dives in and scores a takedown into Tynkkynen's guard.
Half Assed trying to control but Tynkkynen is working from the bottom.
Half Assed works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Anti Half Assed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Tynkkynen is refusing to be controlled, as Half Assed sits in half guard.
Tynkkynen tries to kick Half Assed off but Half Assed keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Tynkkynen is defending against the submission attempts here by Half Assed. #SUB#
Half Assed is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Half Assed is working for a kimura but Tynkkynen is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tynkkynen looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Half Assed is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tynkkynen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Half Assed.
Half Assed trying to pass the guard but Tynkkynen defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Miro Tynkkynen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tynkkynen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tynkkynen thuds a left hand into Half Assed's body.
Tynkkynen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tynkkynen throws a lazy right hand but Half Assed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Half Assed cracks Tynkkynen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tynkkynen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Half Assed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Half Assed fails to land the takedown.
Tynkkynen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Half Assed misses with a series of wild punches.
Donk. Tynkkynen catches Half Assed right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Half Assed misses with the combination.
Half Assed misses with a leg kick.
Half Assed sets himself, and Tynkkynen steps forward looking for the clinch! Half Assed avoids it this time.
Half Assed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice shot by Tynkkynen.
Nice uppercut lands for Tynkkynen. That snapped Half Assed's head back.
Tynkkynen misses with a body shot
and Half Assed counters with a stiff right hand.
Half Assed has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tynkkynen finds it's way round the side to connect with Half Assed's head.
Half Assed swinging wildly here.
Half Assed has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tynkkynen finds it's way round the side to connect with Half Assed's head.
Tynkkynen misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Tynkkynen.
Anti Half Assed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tynkkynen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Half Assed counters with a left and a right that stings Tynkkynen.
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!
Half Assed shoots in for a takedown but Tynkkynen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Half Assed shoots in for a takedown but Tynkkynen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Half Assed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tynkkynen scores with a body shot.
Tynkkynen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Half Assed counters with a stiff right hand.
Half Assed misses with a hook.
Half Assed moves away from the strike by Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen scores with a jab to the body.
Tynkkynen throws a looping overhand right but Half Assed ducks down to avoid it.
Half Assed throws a quick counter head kick but Tynkkynen was just out of range.
Tynkkynen misses with a hook. Half Assed ducked under it nicely.
Tynkkynen throws the left hand but Half Assed avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Half Assed was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tynkkynen looks to throw the jab but Half Assed is out of range.
Tynkkynen misses with a body shot.
Tynkkynen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Half Assed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.
Tynkkynen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Half Assed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Half Assed closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tynkkynen quickly recovers to half guard.
Half Assed is trying to control. Tynkkynen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tynkkynen tries to kick Half Assed off but Half Assed keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Half Assed seems to be working for a kimura but Tynkkynen defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Half Assed wants to work for an arm triangle but Tynkkynen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Half Assed is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T4#
Tynkkynen is looking to stand up but Half Assed isn't so interested in that idea.
Half Assed trying to control but Tynkkynen is working from the bottom.
Miro Tynkkynen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tynkkynen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Half Assed is controlling him.
Tynkkynen keeping moving, preventing Half Assed from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Half Assed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tynkkynen throws an overhand right that lands on Half Assed's shoulder, as Half Assed tries to avoid the shot.
Half Assed throws a looping overhand right but Tynkkynen ducks down to avoid it.
Tynkkynen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miro Tynkkynen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tynkkynen 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miro Tynkkynen!
Post fight, Miro Tynkkynen stared into the camera and said 'I need a beer '.

Event: RISE 53: Hunter v Assed
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Half Assed tries to clinch but Hunter is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Half Assed.
It looked like Hunter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hunter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Half Assed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hunter.
Hunter gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#It looks like Commie Hunter has been cut.
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Half Assed.
Half Assed takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Half Assed avoids a kick to the body.
Hunter misses with a combination
and Half Assed counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Half Assed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Half Assed looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hunter lands a jab to Half Assed's midsection.#TD2#
Half Assed closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Half Assed is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
Hunter looking for submissions off his back.
Hunter is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Half Assed is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hunter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Half Assed wants to pass the guard but Hunter is defending well. #SUB2#
Half Assed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hunter is not content to let Half Assed control the position.#SUB2#
Half Assed seems to be working for a kimura but Hunter defends the submission attempt.
Hunter wants to improve his position but Half Assed is controlling well. #SUB2#
Half Assed wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Half Assed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Half Assed seems to be looking for submissions.
Half Assed is looking to take a break and control but Hunter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Half Assed is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hunter won't allow Half Assed to pass to mount.
Hunter is pressing down on Half Assed's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Half Assed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Half Assed showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Half Assed pushing down on Hunter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hunter is pressing down on Half Assed's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Half Assed from controlling successfully.
Hunter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Half Assed from controlling successfully.
Hunter trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Half Assed slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hunter slips a straight right by Half Assed.
Hunter scores with a nice head shot.
Half Assed throws a hook but Hunter blocks it.
Half Assed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anti Half Assed will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Commie Hunter's cut.
That's time! Hunter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Half Assed thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been told by Hunter's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Half Assed.
Commie Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Hunter has knocked Half Assed down with a huge combo! Hunter steps away and waves a wobbly Half Assed back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Half Assed is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Anti Half Assed has been cut.
Commie Hunter is winning the standup battle so far.
Half Assed misses with a hook. Hunter ducked under it nicely.
Half Assed is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunter finish him?
Half Assed avoids the body shot from Hunter.
Half Assed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Half Assed seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheers as Half Assed lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hunter doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Half Assed circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunter slips a straight right by Half Assed.
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Hunter swings for the body but Half Assed moves out of range.
Half Assed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD#
Hunter feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Half Assed sprawling to the canvas! Half Assed rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hunter finish him?!
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Half Assed moves away.
Half Assed gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Hunter gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Half Assed is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Commie Hunter!
During a confident post fight interview, Commie Hunter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 47: Mogg v Assed
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Rees Mogg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Half Assed throws a lazy uppercut
and Rees Mogg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rees Mogg missing with a left hand there. Half Assed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rees Mogg throws a jab but it's blocked by Half Assed.
Half Assed tries to bum rush Rees Mogg with a series of wild strikes but Rees Mogg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Half Assed throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rees Mogg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Half Assed fails to land with a series of punches.
Half Assed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rees Mogg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Rees Mogg misses.
Rees Mogg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Half Assed misses the jab.
Rees Mogg throws a hook but Half Assed blocks it.
Rees Mogg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Half Assed stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rees Mogg looks to land a left hand but Half Assed moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Rees Mogg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Rees Mogg misses the target.
A big left from Rees Mogg misses.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut
letting Rees Mogg counter with a right hand.
Rees Mogg throws out a loose jab but Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rees Mogg connects with a combination that backs up Half Assed into the cage. Rees Mogg lands a flurry of punches that gets past Half Assed's guard. Half Assed is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Rees Mogg bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Rees Mogg!
As Jacob Rees Mogg got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Churchill would be delighted.'.

Event: RISE 40: Philippe v Officer
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Lemieux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lemieux moves forwards but Half Assed connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Half Assed connects with a nice looking jab.
Half Assed throws a looping overhand right but Lemieux ducks down to avoid it.
Half Assed slips a jab from Lemieux.
Half Assed misses with a hook.
Anti Half Assed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Half Assed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lemieux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Half Assed.
Half Assed lands a really nice looking cross but Lemieux seems unphased.
Half Assed lands a two punch combo.
Lemieux throws a body punch but Half Assed moves out of range.
Lemieux misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Half Assed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Half Assed throws a jab but it's blocked by Lemieux.
Half Assed scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Lemieux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Half Assed! But no joy.#T1#
Half Assed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Half Assed stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lemieux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Half Assed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lemieux.
Half Assed throws a hook to the side of Lemieux's head but Lemieux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Half Assed shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lemieux napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lemieux tries to improve position but can't.
Half Assed taking a break here but Lemieux is having none of it and regains half guard. #ES#
Lemieux manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemieux takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Half Assed misses. #T2#
Lemieux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lemieux misses with a wild body shot.
Lemieux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Half Assed missing with a left hand there. Lemieux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Half Assed throws a hook but Lemieux avoids it easily.
Lemieux is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Half Assed avoids the body shot from Lemieux.
Half Assed scores with a punch to the head.
A shot to the body from Lemieux misses
and Half Assed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Half Assed goes for a double leg but Lemieux avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lemieux continues to drive forward.
Half Assed punishes Lemieux's body with a nice straight punch.
Lemieux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Half Assed throws out the jab.
Half Assed's corner calls for a 1-2. Half Assed obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Lemieux. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Half Assed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Half Assed keeps the fight on the outside.
Half Assed misses with a looping right.
Lemieux is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Half Assed.
A swing and a miss from Half Assed.
Lemieux throws a lazy right hand but Half Assed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Half Assed misses with a looping left.
Half Assed scores with a hook.
Lemieux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Half Assed.
Half Assed is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lemieux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lemieux has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Half Assed cracks Lemieux with a good jab.
Half Assed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lemieux lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Half Assed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Lemieux is rocked!
Half Assed walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Lemieux drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Half Assed swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Lemieux's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anti Half Assed!
A victorious Anti Half Assed thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 32: Half Assed v Femme
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Half Assed slips under a jab from Femme.
Half Assed takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Half Assed throws a hook but Femme blocks it.
Half Assed slips a jab from Femme.
Half Assed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Femme.
Half Assed slips a jab from Femme.
Femme misses with a hook.
Jab by Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Femme keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Violent Femme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Femme looks to throw the jab but Half Assed is out of range.
It looked like Half Assed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Femme 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.
A big left from Femme misses.
Half Assed is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Femme misses.
Femme throws a right hand that misses
and Half Assed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Femme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Half Assed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Femme throws a right hand that misses
and Half Assed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Half Assed throws a series of punches but Femme avoids them all with ease.
Half Assed looks to land a right hand but Femme moved out of range.
Half Assed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Femme scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Femme misses with a straight right. #T1#
Femme darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Half Assed looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Femme!
Femme tries to bench press Half Assed off him but Half Assed keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Femme's face as Half Assed controls the position. #SUB#
Half Assed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Half Assed wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Femme, who protects the arm well.
Femme tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Half Assed wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Half Assed in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Half Assed trying to control the action but Femme is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Half Assed is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Femme knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Half Assed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Half Assed tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Half Assed has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Half Assed tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Half Assed wants to control but Femme is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Half Assed is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Femme has escaped the position, nice work there.
Half Assed working away.
The referee asks Half Assed politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Half Assed prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Femme tries to buck Half Assed off but Half Assed is having none of it.#SUB#
Half Assed is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Femme has escaped the position, nice work there.
Femme is not content to let Half Assed control the position. #SUB#
Half Assed goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Femme rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Half Assed's guard! Nice work there by Femme!
Femme is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Half Assed looking for subs off his back but Femme has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anti Half Assed will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Half Assed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Half Assed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Violent Femme seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Half Assed looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Femme is fending him off so far but Half Assed persists. Nope, Femme circles away and we're back to standing.
Half Assed shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Half Assed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Femme.
Half Assed tries a head kick but it misses.
Femme now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Femme connects with a looping right hand.
Femme with a hook.
Femme lands a nice shot that snaps Half Assed's head back.
Femme throws a poor cross that misses
and Half Assed counters with a low kick, right behind Femme 's knee.
Half Assed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Femme.
Femme throws a hook to the side of Half Assed's head but Half Assed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Femme swats away the attempt to clinch by Half Assed.
Femme jabs Half Assed right on the nose. Half Assed blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Half Assed scores with a takedown into Femme's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Femme can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Half Assed controls the pace.
Half Assed tries to free his leg and advance position but Femme is retaining full guard. #T1#
Femme wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Femme not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Half Assed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Half Assed pushing down on Femme's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Half Assed is thwarting Femme's attempts to control the position.
Half Assed is trying to control. Femme wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Half Assed seems to be working for a kimura but Femme defends the submission attempt.
Femme has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Half Assed is working away from the top position though.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Half Assed is trying to control the action in half guard but Femme is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Half Assed passes to full mount!
Femme really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Femme is squirming around, avoiding Half Assed's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Half Assed goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Femme is on top in guard.
Half Assed wants to sweep but no luck.
Half Assed is working hard here to advance position.
Femme must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Half Assed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Femme doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Femme manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anti Half Assed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Half Assed is looking for a triangle but Femme pushes his legs off easily.
Femme wants to control from the top but Half Assed keeps moving.
Femme sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Half Assed's guard.
Half Assed trying to control from the bottom.
Half Assed is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Femme is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Femme tries to pass to full mount but Half Assed defends it.
Half Assed moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Half Assed working a defensive guard here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Half Assed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Femme trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Half Assed wants to hit a sweep here but Femme passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Half Assed there!
Half Assed is in all sorts of trouble here.
Femme trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Half Assed is looking to improve his position but Femme isn't that keen on the idea.
Femme looking to control but Half Assed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Violent Femme will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Half Assed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Femme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Femme misses the target. #TD#
Half Assed closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Femme did well to prevent Half Assed getting side control.#SUB#
Half Assed is looking for a kimura here.
Half Assed is taking a breather. Femme says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Femme is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Half Assed content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Half Assed is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Femme tries to roll over but Half Assed keeps him under control.
Femme trying to hold on to Half Assed's head to control him but Half Assed postures up.
Half Assed trying to control the action but Femme is working from the bottom.
Femme keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Let's hope that Femme has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Half Assed is looking for a kimura but Femme is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Half Assed to get the leverage.
Half Assed wants to control but Femme is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Femme wants to control but Half Assed is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Femme is staying active underneath Half Assed, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Femme misses with a straight left.
Half Assed slips a straight right by Femme.
Half Assed appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Femme misses the jab.
Femme misses with a hook. Half Assed ducked under it nicely.
Femme lands a nice looking body shot.
Femme misses with a shot to the body
and Half Assed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Half Assed scores with a decent looking hook.
Femme cracks Half Assed with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Half Assed throws a leg kick but Femme sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Femme misses its intended target.
Half Assed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Half Assed swings for the body but Femme moves out of range.
Femme fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Femme throws a big shot that misses.
Femme jabs at Half Assed's body.
Half Assed blocks a jab.#T3#
Half Assed blocks a jab.
Femme misses with a looping left.
Violent Femme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Femme misses.
Half Assed throws a looping overhand right but Femme ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Femme misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Half Assed.
Half Assed avoids the body shot from Femme.
Femme scores with a hook.
Half Assed shoots in looking for a takedown but Femme manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Half Assed's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Femme misses the shot to the body.
Half Assed throws a solid leg kick but Femme takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Half Assed.
Half Assed tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Femme defends well and Half Assed ends up having to push Femme into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Half Assed blocks an uppercut.
Femme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Femme scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Half Assed. #T4#
Femme working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Femme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Half Assed's elbow.
Femme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Femme misses with the head strike.
Half Assed lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Femme throws a punch but it's blocked by Half Assed.
Half Assed taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Femme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Femme is trying to break the clinch but Half Assed has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Femme.
Femme misses with a punch to the body.
Femme has a couple of punches blocked by Half Assed.
Femme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Half Assed misses with the head strike.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Violent Femme!

Event: RISE 25: Buckeye v Half Assed
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Half Assed.
Half Assed lands a head shot.
Buckeye misses with a right hand
and Half Assed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Half Assed misses with a hook. Buckeye ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Buckeye misses its target.
Jab from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a head kick that Buckeye semi-blocks. #CUT2#It looks like Jab Buckeye has been cut.
Buckeye looks to land a right hand but Half Assed moved out of range.
Half Assed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Half Assed blocks a jab.
Half Assed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buckeye.
Half Assed tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Buckeye changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Buckeye moves out of range as Half Assed strikes.#T1#
Buckeye on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Half Assed just misses with a punch to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a right hand that misses
and Buckeye counters with a stiff right hand.
Half Assed throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Buckeye is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Half Assed.
A head kick misses from Half Assed.
Buckeye displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Half Assed throws out the jab.
Buckeye is looking to counter punch.
A lazy body kick from Half Assed
letting Buckeye counter with a right hand.
Half Assed bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Buckeye's head backwards.
Half Assed lands a really nice looking cross but Buckeye seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buckeye swings widly with a right hand
and Half Assed counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Half Assed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Buckeye staying out of range there.
Jab Buckeye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Buckeye misses.
Half Assed misses with a straight right.
Buckeye swings widly with a right hand
and Half Assed makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Half Assed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buckeye throws a body punch but Half Assed moves out of range.
Half Assed moves out of range of the strikes.
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Buckeye misses the target.
Buckeye scores with a nice right hand.
Buckeye walks into a straight right hand from Half Assed.
Half Assed looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A counter left hand to the body from Buckeye misses its target.
Jab, jab by Half Assed - just one landing. #T3#
Half Assed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Half Assed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Buckeye tries to avoid it but Half Assed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Buckeye to the ground. Buckeye escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Buckeye waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Half Assed.
A big right from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Buckeye sprawls well. Buckeye wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Half Assed gets slowly back to his feet.
Buckeye is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Buckeye to counter with a crisp jab.
Half Assed tries to bum rush Buckeye with a series of wild strikes but Buckeye uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Half Assed throws a combination that misses
and Buckeye counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Half Assed takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Half Assed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Buckeye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Half Assed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Buckeye looks to score with a jab to the body but Half Assed is just out of range.
Half Assed defending well as Buckeye loads up on a big left hand.
Buckeye throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Half Assed on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Half Assed throws a head kick that misses
and Buckeye counters with a left and a right that stings Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a combination that misses
and Buckeye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Buckeye uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Half Assed.
Buckeye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Half Assed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Buckeye misses the target.
Buckeye defending well as Half Assed loads up on a big left hand.
Half Assed tried to score with a low kick but Buckeye checks it.
Half Assed falls off balance throwing a combination
and Buckeye counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anti Half Assed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jab Buckeye's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Half Assed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buckeye manages to avoid it.
It looked like Buckeye was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Half Assed misses with a low kick.
Buckeye swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Buckeye misses with a right hand
and Half Assed counters with a nice uppercut.
Half Assed slips under a jab from Buckeye.
A jab from Half Assed misses.
A little feinted left hand from Buckeye on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Half Assed misses with a hook to the body
and Buckeye makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Half Assed slips a jab from Buckeye.
Half Assed moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Half Assed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buckeye throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed moves into range and connects with a jab.
Half Assed closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Buckeye is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Buckeye slips under a jab from Half Assed.
Buckeye uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.#T1#
Buckeye slips a straight right by Half Assed.
Half Assed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buckeye lands with a good body shot.
Buckeye fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Half Assed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Half Assed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Buckeye.
Half Assed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buckeye moves out of range as Half Assed strikes.
Buckeye throwing a counter right hand but Half Assed manages to avoid it.
Half Assed cracks Buckeye with an open hand slap.
Anti Half Assed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Buckeye scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Buckeye takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed connects with the punch.#T2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Half Assed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Half Assed looks to score with a jab to the body but Buckeye is just out of range.
Half Assed throws a right and a left that Buckeye avoids nicely.
Buckeye throws a looping overhand right but Half Assed ducks down to avoid it.
Half Assed looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Half Assed misses its intended target.
Buckeye is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Half Assed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buckeye lands with a right hand.
Buckeye moves out of range of the strikes.
Half Assed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buckeye throws a jab when Half Assed was well out of range.
A slow jab from Half Assed misses its intended target.
Buckeye moves out of range of the strikes.
Buckeye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Half Assed misses with a hook.
Buckeye is looking to counter punch.
Half Assed misses with a hook. Buckeye ducked under it nicely.
Half Assed throws out a loose jab but Buckeye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buckeye lands a body shot.
Buckeye lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Half Assed needs to keep his hands up - Buckeye had a free shot at his head there.
Half Assed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Half Assed looks to land a left hand but Buckeye moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Buckeye on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anti Half Assed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Half Assed misses the jab.
Half Assed throws out a loose jab but Buckeye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buckeye walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Buckeye scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Half Assed scores with a nice right hand.
Half Assed on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Half Assed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buckeye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Half Assed lands a head kick!
Buckeye looks to throw the jab but Half Assed is out of range.
Half Assed fails with the takedown.
Half Assed throws a leg kick but Buckeye sees it coming and moves out of range.
Half Assed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Half Assed throws a front kick aimed at Buckeye's knee but Buckeye avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anti Half Assed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jab Buckeye's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Buckeye jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Buckeye swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Half Assed counters with a nice uppercut.
Buckeye misses with a lunging right hand
and Buckeye takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Half Assed scores with the left hand. Buckeye knows he should have avoided that one.
Half Assed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Half Assed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Half Assed misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Buckeye on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Buckeye stuffs the takedown attempt from Half Assed. Half Assed gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckeye throws out a loose jab but Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Half Assed shoots in for a double leg but Buckeye sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Half Assed throws a looping overhand right but Buckeye ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Half Assed misses the target. #T1#
Half Assed throws a poor cross that misses
and Buckeye counters with a straight right hand.
Half Assed is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Half Assed misses.
Buckeye looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Half Assed throws an overhand right that lands on Buckeye's shoulder, as Buckeye tries to avoid the shot.
Half Assed smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Half Assed on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Half Assed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Half Assed lands with a straight right. Buckeye didn't see that one coming.
Half Assed lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a right hand
and Buckeye counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Half Assed.
Buckeye lands with a right hand.
Anti Half Assed is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Buckeye loads up on a big right hand but Half Assed slips the punch.
Half Assed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buckeye.
The fighters circling - Buckeye throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Half Assed connects with a looping right hand.
Buckeye throws out a loose jab but Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Half Assed looks to land a right hand but Buckeye moved out of range.
Buckeye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Buckeye misses the target.
Half Assed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Buckeye.
A big left from Half Assed misses.
The fighters circling - Buckeye throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buckeye lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Half Assed shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab Buckeye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Half Assed.#T3#
Half Assed connects with the punch.
Buckeye staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Buckeye misses its target.
A nice combination there by Half Assed.
A low kick lands for Half Assed.
A punch combination from Half Assed misses.
Buckeye moves out of range as Half Assed strikes.
Half Assed throws a hook to the side of Buckeye's head but Buckeye sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Half Assed misses with a looping right.
Buckeye avoids the body shot from Half Assed.
An attempted straight right counter from Buckeye misses the target.
Buckeye misses the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Buckeye 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Buckeye throws a nice looking combination but Half Assed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Buckeye misses with a straight right.
Half Assed moves out of range of the strikes.
Half Assed lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Half Assed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice straight punches there by Half Assed. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Half Assed.
Half Assed will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sloppy strikes from Half Assed. Those never looked like landing.
Jab Buckeye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Half Assed dodges the punch combination from Buckeye.
Half Assed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Half Assed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buckeye manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anti Half Assed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Half Assed has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anti Half Assed!
Our winner, Anti Half Assed, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Jab Buckeye spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back and work more on my skills!!'.

Event: RISE 16: Half Assed v West
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Half Assed throws a right hand that misses
letting West counter with a right hand.
Half Assed throws a sloppy head kick and West moves out of range easily.
West connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Half Assed momentarily.
Half Assed throws out a loose jab but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
West thuds a left hand into Half Assed's body.#TD#
Half Assed closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into West's guard.
West wants to get back to his feet but Half Assed passes into half guard. #REVB#
West is staying active underneath Half Assed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Half Assed trying to mount his opponent but West defends it. #ES2#
West manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed throws a chopping leg kick but West manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Half Assed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from West.
West ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
West slips under a jab.
West is looking to score with low kicks.
Half Assed tries a low kick but West avoids it.
West misses with a kick to the body.
West bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
West lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
West moves away from the strike by Half Assed.
Half Assed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
West lands a nice shot that snaps Half Assed's head back.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut.
Half Assed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
West throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Half Assed on the side of the head.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
Half Assed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Half Assed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Half Assed takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Half Assed scores with a jab to the head.
West ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
West lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
West looks to throw the jab but Half Assed is out of range.
Half Assed moves out of range of the leg kick from West.
Half Assed checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
West throws a jab when Half Assed was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Half Assed throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Half Assed fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. West sprawls well initially but Half Assed persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

West manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Half Assed keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by West.
Half Assed blocks a body shot from West.
Half Assed swings wildly with an uppercut but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Half Assed.
West lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Half Assed.#T3#
West tries a body shot but Half Assed blocks it.
Half Assed blocks a body shot from West.
Half Assed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Half Assed misses with the head strike.
Half Assed lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for West.
Stalling in the clinch from Half Assed.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
West lands an uppercut.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from West.
Half Assed will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning West up against the cage.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
West tries to work over Half Assed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Half Assed is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but West is keeping busy.#T4#
West blocks an uppercut.
West misses with the head strike.
West lands a hook that snaps the head of Half Assed backwards.
Half Assed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
West is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Half Assed is keeping busy.
West lands with a light punch inside.
Half Assed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Half Assed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Half Assed struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.
A body shot lands from West.
Half Assed lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Half Assed fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West swings wildly with an uppercut but Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Half Assed.
Half Assed tries a body shot but West blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DeShawn West 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#
Half Assed misses with a straight left.
A big right from West misses.
Half Assed moves into range and connects with a jab.
West shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut.
Half Assed staying out of range there.
Half Assed blocks a jab.
Half Assed shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
West lets loose with a powerful body kick. Half Assed will feel that in the morning.
West tries to land a body kick
and Half Assed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
West blocks a low kick nicely.
West was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Half Assed misses with a body shot.
West looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Half Assed lands with a cross.
West throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Half Assed tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed throws a jab when West was well out of range.
West throws out a counter right but Half Assed avoids it with no problem.
Donk. Half Assed catches West right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Half Assed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
West steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
West jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Half Assed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a kick to the body.
Half Assed moves out of range of the strikes.
Half Assed throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.
West connects with a looping right hand.
West connects with an inside leg kick.
Half Assed misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick from West, right into the meat of the thigh.
West avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
West looks to land a left hand but Half Assed moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Half Assed scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Half Assed is just content to waste time from the top position. West takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
Half Assed is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Half Assed looking to pass the guard.
Half Assed sitting in guard here, content to control.
Half Assed trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Half Assed prevents West from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Half Assed misses.
West steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
A jab from Half Assed finds it's way through West's defenses.
Half Assed blocks a leg kick.
Half Assed throws a quick counter head kick but West was just out of range.#TD#
Half Assed 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.
Half Assed is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
DeShawn West has got the better of the ground game so far.
West looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Half Assed wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
Half Assed is really struggling to control West but he's trying to hold on to the position.
West trying to keep a closed guard but Half Assed is proving a slippery customer.
Half Assed wants to control from the top but West keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anti Half Assed dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
West feints and then cracks Half Assed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Half Assed down.
West feints and then cracks Half Assed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Half Assed down.
Half Assed misses with a low kick.
Half Assed throws a hook but West blocks it.
Half Assed chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before West can pounce on him.
Half Assed throws a body punch but West moves out of range.
Half Assed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts West as he jumps to the side.
Half Assed lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
West throws a poor cross that misses
and Half Assed counters with a left to the body.
West misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as West blocks the leg kick.
No luck for Half Assed with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Half Assed, as that shot connected.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
Half Assed throws a half hearted mid kick.
West ducks under a wild hook from Half Assed.
Half Assed will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Half Assed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West avoids the body shot from Half Assed.
West replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Half Assed blocks it well.
The crowd cheers as Half Assed lands an impressive looking overhand right. West doesn't seem phased though.
Half Assed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
West throws a lazy right hand but Half Assed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anti Half Assed is winning the standup battle so far.
Half Assed takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Half Assed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by West.
Half Assed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
West explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2#
West missing with a left hand there. Half Assed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
West 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!
Half Assed takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Half Assed scores with a punch to the head.
Half Assed throws a hook to the side of West's head but West sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Half Assed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Half Assed misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.
Half Assed looks to throw the jab but West is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from West.
West bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Half Assed closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming West to the mat! West manages to get full guard.
West keeping moving, preventing Half Assed from controlling successfully.
West keeping full guard, as Half Assed tries to pass. #T3##SUB#
Half Assed drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and West dives on top into guard.#REVB#
West wants to control from the top but Half Assed keeps moving. #SUB#
Half Assed looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
West preventing the sweep.
Half Assed trying to control the position here.
Half Assed working a defensive guard here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
West is stalling in the full guard.
West has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Half Assed is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Half Assed is looking for a triangle but West pushes his legs off easily.
Half Assed looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Half Assed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Half Assed seems keen to control West's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Anti Half Assed did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
West misses with a hook.
Half Assed is looking to counter punch.
West walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
West steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
West feints a counter leg kick.
Half Assed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but West moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
West throws a hook to the side of Half Assed's head but Half Assed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Half Assed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
West takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
West defending well as Half Assed loads up on a big left hand.
West throws a body punch but Half Assed moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by West.
Half Assed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Half Assed misses.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from West! But no joy.
Half Assed shoots for a double leg takedown but West sprawls well. He's pushed Half Assed's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Half Assed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
West punishes Half Assed's body with a nice straight punch.
A bone on bone clash there as West blocks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from West.
Half Assed takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Half Assed slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Half Assed lands a jab to the head.
West lands with a good body shot.
West connects with a body shot.
West with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Half Assed misses the jab.
Half Assed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Half Assed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as West throws out the jab.
Half Assed is looking to counter punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
West moves out of range as Half Assed strikes.
West paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Half Assed moves away from the strike by West. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Half Assed misses the target.
West swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
West connects with a leg kick.
Half Assed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract West.
Half Assed works West's body with a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by West.
DeShawn West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
West throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Half Assed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
West throws a hook but Half Assed avoids it easily.
West steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a leg kick but West checks it.
West scores with a jab to the jaw.
Half Assed scores with a crisp jab that stopped West in his tracks.
Half Assed swings widly with a right hand
and West counters with a good low kick that Half Assed was not able to check.
Half Assed scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T3#
Half Assed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
West is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Half Assed.
Half Assed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts West as he jumps to the side.
West counters with a body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
West misses with a body shot.
Half Assed takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Half Assed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck West on the side of the head.
Half Assed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
West is looking to chop away at Half Assed's legs.
West stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Half Assed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Half Assed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Half Assed closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed looking to control but instead West has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB#
Half Assed is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and West defends it well. #T4#
Half Assed wants to control but West is keeping him busy.
West wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Half Assed is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Half Assed wants to work for an arm triangle but West is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Half Assed is trying to control. West wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but DeShawn West will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
West throws a hook but Half Assed avoids it easily.
Half Assed looks to throw the jab but West is out of range.
Half Assed misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.
A jab lands there for West.
Half Assed misses with a hook.
West appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
West ducks under a wild hook from Half Assed.
West checks a leg kick.
Half Assed misses with a straight right.
Half Assed swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and West counters with a straight right hand.
West connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West digs a good body shot into Half Assed's ribs.
A lazy left from West finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target.
West throws a nice inside leg kick.
West scores with the left hand. Half Assed knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Half Assed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Half Assed 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.
Half Assed's corner calls for a 1-2. Half Assed obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
West misses with a wild body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Half Assed.
West motions for Half Assed to come forward. West throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from West.
A looping hook to the body misses from West. Half Assed does a little dance to reset his feet.
West scores with a leg kick.
West missing with a left hand there. Half Assed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Half Assed manages to get an easy takedown there - catching West on his heels. He'll look to pass West's guard now, I'm sure.
West can't keep his opponent in guard - Half Assed advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2##SUB#
West is defending against the submission attempts here by Half Assed. #SUB#
Half Assed is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Half Assed stops West from getting back to his feet.
Half Assed wants to pass the guard but West is defending well.
West keeping hold of Half Assed's head, controlling as best he can. #T3##SUB#
Half Assed is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Half Assed is taking a breather. West says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Half Assed seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down West for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
West is staying active underneath Half Assed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
West lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Half Assed checks a leg kick.
Half Assed works the jab nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Half Assed is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
West avoids the head kick by Half Assed.
West ducks under a wild hook from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to DeShawn West.
I think West has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... DeShawn West!
DeShawn West is the new super heavyweight champion!
A less than humble DeShawn West misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: RISE 13: Assed v Gustavsson
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
Half Assed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed stuffs the takedown.
Gustavsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Half Assed avoids it really well and circles away.
Gustavsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Half Assed is fending him off so far but Gustavsson persists. Nope, Half Assed circles away and we're back to standing.
As Gustavsson backs away, Half Assed returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Anti Half Assed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivern Gustavsson.
Half Assed misses with a head kick.
Half Assed slaps away a takedown attempt from Gustavsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Half Assed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gustavsson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Half Assed was covering up waiting for the punch and Gustavsson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Half Assed keeping full guard, as Gustavsson tries to pass.
Gustavsson with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Gustavsson wants to pass the guard but Half Assed is keeping the position.
Gustavsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Half Assed controls Gustavsson momentarily but Gustavsson frees himself. #SUB#
Half Assed looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gustavsson has picked Half Assed up and slammed him! Half Assed can't keep hold of the triangle and Gustavsson manages to pass to side control!
Gustavsson working away.
Gustavsson is looking to take a break and control but Half Assed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gustavsson in the domination position with Half Assed hanging on.
Gustavsson taking a break here but Half Assed is having none of it and regains half guard. #T2#
Gustavsson prevents Half Assed from improving his position.
Gustavsson trying to control from half guard but Half Assed is working away. #SUB#
Half Assed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Half Assed is looking to control Gustavsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Half Assed avoid being mounted?
Half Assed has hold of Gustavsson's hands but Gustavsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Half Assed tries to roll over but Gustavsson keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Half Assed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gustavsson lands with a punch from half guard.
Half Assed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Half Assed trying to control here.
Gustavsson prevents Half Assed from improving his position.
Gustavsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Half Assed is trying to control but can't.
Half Assed is staying active underneath Gustavsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Half Assed looking for subs from the bottom but Gustavsson mounts him!
Gustavsson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Half Assed looks a forlorn figure.
Gustavsson controlling the position easily from mount.
Half Assed is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gustavsson avoids the attempt from Half Assed to control.#T4#
Gustavsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Half Assed can't escape the position.
Gustavsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gustavsson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Half Assed?
Gustavsson with good strikes from the mount here!
Half Assed is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustavsson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Half Assed?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustavsson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Half Assed can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Half Assed can't escape the position.
Half Assed tries to lock up and control but Gustavsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustavsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gustavsson landing punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivern Gustavsson 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#
Gustavsson shoots in for a takedown but Half Assed shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Half Assed defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gustavsson.
Half Assed missing with a left hand there. Gustavsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Half Assed stuffs the takedown attempt from Gustavsson. Gustavsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Anti Half Assed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivern Gustavsson.
Half Assed misses the jab.
Gustavsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Half Assed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Gustavsson has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustavsson is working for takedown but Half Assed is calmly controlling the position for now.
Half Assed lands an uppercut.
Gustavsson is trying to drag Half Assed to the mat but Half Assed just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gustavsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Half Assed pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Gustavsson gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T1#
Gustavsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Half Assed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Half Assed is trying to get back to full guard.
Half Assed is looking to control Gustavsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Half Assed avoid being mounted?
Gustavsson is nestled in close to Half Assed, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Half Assed is staying active underneath Gustavsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gustavsson content to control rather than advance.
Ivern Gustavsson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Half Assed wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustavsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Half Assed is looking to improve his position.
Gustavsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gustavsson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Half Assed is wriggling around trying to escape.
Half Assed tries to hold on but Gustavsson postures up.
BOOM! Gustavsson connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T3#
Half Assed tries to lock up and control but Gustavsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Half Assed is working to get back to half guard.
Gustavsson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gustavsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gustavsson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gustavsson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gustavsson working Half Assed over with strikes here.
Half Assed regains half guard.
Gustavsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Half Assed with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gustavsson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gustavsson lands strikes from half guard.
Half Assed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Half Assed wants to control but Gustavsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gustavsson in particular looking to stall.
Half Assed on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Half Assed is trying to maintain the position but Gustavsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Gustavsson winds up and cracks Half Assed with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gustavsson is thwarting Half Assed's attempts to control the position.
Gustavsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustavsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gustavsson is looking to advance position but Half Assed won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustavsson is looking to take a break and control but Half Assed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivern Gustavsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Gustavsson fails to land the takedown.
Half Assed appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gustavsson has his takedown stuffed
and Half Assed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Half Assed thows a leg kick but Gustavsson checks it #TD2#
so Gustavsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gustavsson is stalling in the full guard.
Gustavsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Half Assed is trying to control the position but Gustavsson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed keeping moving, preventing Gustavsson from controlling successfully.
Gustavsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Half Assed keeping moving, preventing Gustavsson from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Half Assed had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gustavsson defends it easily.#SUB#
Half Assed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gustavsson defends well.#SUB#
Half Assed is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gustavsson frees his head nicely. Oh but Half Assed has switched to an armbar! Gustavsson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Anti Half Assed!
Anti Half Assed retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Anti Half Assed 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: RISE 6: Hunter v Assed
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1#
Hunter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Hunter misses with a hook. Half Assed ducked under it nicely.
Nice body kick there by Half Assed.
Hunter throws a right hand that misses
and Half Assed counters with a stiff right hand.
Half Assed fails to land with a series of punches.
Half Assed with a nice cross.
Half Assed slips under a jab from Hunter.
Hunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Half Assed.
Hunter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Half Assed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Half Assed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunter.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hunter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Half Assed connects with a body shot that sends Hunter's belly button to the back.
Hunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Half Assed.
Hunter connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Half Assed.
Half Assed with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunter to score with a decent uppercut.
Half Assed connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A solid body kick from Hunter.
Danga de danga de dang - Hunter scores with a four punch combination!
Commie Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hunter throws an off balance right hand
and Half Assed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big left from Half Assed misses.
A big right from Hunter misses.
Hunter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Half Assed drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hunter defends it well.
Hunter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Half Assed circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Half Assed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Commie Hunter has been cut.
That kick from Half Assed tenderised Hunter's leg. Hunter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Half Assed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunter.
Hunter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hunter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.
Half Assed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Half Assed closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter stops a takedown attempt from Half Assed.
Half Assed pushes Hunter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Half Assed has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hunter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Half Assed.
Hunter doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Hunter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunter. Half Assed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Half Assed looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Hunter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Half Assed is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hunter with a body shot.
Half Assed avoids a punch combination nicely.
A good leg kick by Half Assed.
Commie Hunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Half Asseds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hunter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Half Assed jabs Hunter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hunter misses with a double jab.
Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Half Assed.
Hunter scores with a jab.
Half Assed throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunter.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hunter.
Hunter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hunter misses with a left hand
and Half Assed counters with a thumping low kick.
Half Assed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
Hunter looks to land a combination but Half Assed avoids it well.
Hunter jabs Half Assed to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
A big right from Hunter misses.
Half Assed swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice jab there from Hunter.
Hunter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A left lands for Half Assed.
Half Assed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunter.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut. Hunter saw that one coming.
A left lands for Half Assed.
Half Assed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hunter 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.
Half Assed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
Half Assed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunter as he jumps to the side.
Commie Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Half Assed.
Half Assed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Half Assed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunter.
Half Assed works the jab nicely.#ROC2#Hunter is rocked!
A punch combination from Hunter misses.
Oh Hunter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Half Assed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunter seems to have got his legs back now.
Hunter tests Half Assed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Half Assed manages to avoid it.
Hunter misses with a looping left.
Half Assed tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've been told by Hunter's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Half Assed ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hunter throws a body punch but Half Assed moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Half Assed.
A cross from Half Assed lands.
Hunter lands with a right hand.
Half Assed misses with a series of wild punches.
Half Assed connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hunter jabs Half Assed to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good shot there by Half Assed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hunter takes a swing at Half Assed's ribcage but misses.
Hunter walks into a straight right hand from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Hunter's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Half Assed dives in looking to finish as Hunter flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Half Assed's strikes! Half Assed is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Hunter's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Hunter was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anti Half Assed!
Anti Half Assed is the new super heavyweight champion!
Anti Half Assed decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: RISE 3: Lemieux v Kraag
Date: Nov 14, 2021

#R1#
Ihantala is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ihantala lands with a right hand.
Half Assed blocks the body kick.
Ihantala takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Half Assed throws a body punch but Ihantala moves out of range.
Ihantala throws a hook but Half Assed avoids it easily.
Half Assed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Half Assed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Half Assed takes one on the button.
Ihantala is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ihantala throws a looping overhand right but Half Assed ducks down to avoid it.
Ihantala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ihantala has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ihantala moves out of range as Half Assed strikes.
Anti Half Assed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ihantala walks into a straight right hand from Half Assed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed thuds his right hand into Ihantala's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Half Assed does it's job there.
Half Assed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Half Assed misses with a head kick. #T1#
Half Assed misses with a looping left.
Ihantala throws the left hand but Half Assed avoids the punch easily.
Half Assed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ihantala.
Ihantala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Half Assed.
Half Assed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ihantala.
Half Assed misses with a wild body shot.
Half Assed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Half Assed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ihantala throws a head kick but Half Assed moves out of range.
Half Assed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Half Assed lands a nice shot to the body.
Ihantala walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot lands for Ihantala.
Ihantala throws a body punch but Half Assed moves out of range.
Half Assed throws a low kick, looking for Ihantala's leg but Ihantala calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Ihantala takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Ihantala tries to sprawl but Half Assed drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ihantala is refusing to be controlled, as Half Assed sits in half guard.
Half Assed looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Half Assed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Half Assed tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ihantala knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ihantala is holding on to half guard well.
Ihantala is trying to maintain the position but Half Assed is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Ihantala is staying active underneath Half Assed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Half Assed is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ihantala is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ihantala preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Half Assed scores with a hook to the body. Ihantala takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Half Assed shoots in and gets a takedown into Ihantala's guard.
Ihantala has control of Half Assed's left arm, preventing Half Assed from doing any damage.
Let's hope that Ihantala has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Ihantala is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ihantala trying to control the position here.
Half Assed wants to control from the top but Ihantala keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anti Half Assed dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The crowd cheers as Ihantala lands an impressive looking overhand right. Half Assed doesn't seem phased though.
Ihantala throws a right hand that misses
letting Half Assed counter with a right hand.
Ihantala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Half Assed.
Ihantala is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Half Assed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Half Assed lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ihantala tries to clinch but Half Assed is having none of it.
A jab lands there for Half Assed.
Ihantala leaves Half Assed with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ihantala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Half Assed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ihantala can do to turn this around?
Half Assed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Half Assed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ihantala sizes up Half Assed with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Half Assed rushes Ihantala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Half Assed pushes Ihantala back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ihantala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ihantala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Half Assed trying to stall but Ihantala improves his position.
Half Assed working aggressively here.
Half Assed is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ihantala to keep the fight standing.
Ihantala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Half Assed's elbow.
Half Assed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Ihantala fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ihantala.
Ihantala throws a head punch that misses.
Ihantala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Half Assed trying to stall but Ihantala improves his position.
A short left from Half Assed.
Ihantala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ihantala lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ihantala's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Half Assed lands an uppercut.
Ihantala lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Ihantala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Half Assed tries to pull guard but Ihantala holds him up against the cage and eventually Half Assed drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Half Assed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Half Assed throws a head punch that misses.
Ihantala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Half Assed blocks a body shot from Ihantala.
Ihantala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Half Assed's elbow.
Ihantala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Half Assed can't find room to land a body shot as Ihantala controls the action.
Ihantala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ihantala tries to work over Half Assed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Half Assed prevents a body shot from Ihantala.
Ihantala has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Half Assed seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ihantala can turn it around.
Ihantala's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Half Assed prevents a body shot from Ihantala.
Ihantala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ihantala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ihantala is working Half Assed over against the cage.
Ihantala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ihantala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Half Assed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Half Assed tries to pull guard but Ihantala won't allow it. #T3#
Ihantala misses with a body punch.
Half Assed throws a punch but it's blocked by Ihantala.
Half Assed is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ihantala to keep the fight standing.
Half Assed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ihantala blocks an uppercut.
Half Assed tries to work over Ihantala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Half Assed is working Ihantala over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ihantala.
A short right from Ihantala.
Half Assed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ihantala backwards.
Ihantala misses with a punch to the body.
Ihantala tries a body shot but Half Assed blocks it.
Half Assed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ihantala backwards.
Half Assed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ihantala lands a left hand.
Half Assed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Half Assed blocking some punches.
Ihantala throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ihantala works on Half Assed's body with a couple of short punches.
Half Assed prevents a body shot from Ihantala. #T4#
Ihantala misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Half Assed struggles to land a body shot inside as Ihantala controls his hands.
Half Assed works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ihantala swings wildly with an uppercut but Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ihantala misses with some punches.
A short left from Ihantala.
Half Assed works on Ihantala's body with a couple of short punches.
Half Assed tries to pull guard but Ihantala forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ihantala tries to work over Half Assed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Half Assed stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ihantala tries to work over Half Assed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Half Assed.
Half Assed jumps guard but Ihantala turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Half Assed scores with a shoulder strike.
Ihantala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ihantala misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Half Assed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Half Assed.
Half Assed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anti Half Assed will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ihantala lands with a straight right. Half Assed didn't see that one coming.
Ihantala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Half Assed throws a hook but Ihantala avoids it easily.
Ihantala on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ihantala looks for the body kick but Half Assed saw that one coming.
Ihantala misses with a low kick.
Half Assed lands a body shot.
A head kick misses from Ihantala.
Nice cross by Half Assed.
Ihantala digs a good body shot into Half Assed's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed lands a really nice looking cross but Ihantala seems unphased.
Half Assed throws a right hand that misses
and Ihantala counters with a head kick. That will keep Half Assed thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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!
Half Assed drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Half Assed throws a shot from downtown. Ihantala moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Ihantala lands with an overhand left.
Half Assed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ihantala manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Half Assed shoots for a takedown but Ihantala saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ihantala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Half Assed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Half Assed. That's going to slow Ihantala down.
Half Assed shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ihantala sprawls well. Ihantala wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Half Assed gets slowly back to his feet.
Half Assed throws a lazy body kick
and Ihantala counters with a left to the body.
Ihantala lands the left hand.
Half Assed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ihantala. Ihantala circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ihantala blocks a low kick nicely.
Half Assed is looking to clinch.
Anti Half Assed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Ihantala tries to move into range but Half Assed moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Ihantala.
Half Assed is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ihantala.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ihantala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick lands for Half Assed.
A jab lands there for Ihantala.
Half Assed misses with a looping left.
As Half Assed backs off Ihantala throws a huge counter combo but Half Assed manages to avoid it all.
Half Assed tries to move into range but Ihantala moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ihantala moves away from the strike by Half Assed.
Ihantala feints and then cracks Half Assed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Half Assed down.
Half Assed looks to score with a jab to the body but Ihantala is just out of range.
Ihantala looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Half Assed throwing a counter right hand but Ihantala manages to avoid it.
Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ihantala.
Half Assed tries to counter by clinching up but Ihantala breaks away and moves out of range.
Half Assed misses with a looping left.#T3#
Half Assed misses with a low kick.
Ihantala tries to counter with a clinch but Half Assed shakes him off and moves away.
Ihantala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Half Assed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ihantala appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Half Assed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Half Assed throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Half Assed misses.
Ihantala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tali Ihantala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Half Assed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Half Assed fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ihantala avoids it really well and circles away.
Ihantala throws a sloppy head kick and Half Assed moves out of range easily. #T4#
Ihantala throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Half Assed lands a really nice looking cross but Ihantala seems unphased.
Ihantala will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Ihantala has knocked Half Assed down with a huge combo! Ihantala steps away and waves a wobbly Half Assed back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Half Assed is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Half Assed looks to land a left hand but Ihantala moved out of range nicely.
Ihantala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oh Half Assed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Half Assed wants to slow Ihantala down by chopping away at his legs.
Ihantala tries a head kick but it misses.
Half Assed swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Half Assed bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ihantala's head.
Ihantala throws a shot from downtown. Half Assed moves away and avoids it.
Ihantala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ihantala swings widly with a right hand
and Half Assed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Half Assed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ihantala.
Tali Ihantala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Half Assed lands with an uppercut that bounces Ihantala off the cage and back into range.
A head kick misses from Ihantala.
Ihantala misses with a few strikes there.
Half Assed seems to have got his legs back now.
Half Assed lands a jab.
Tali Ihantala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Half Assed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Half Assed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tali Ihantala.
Well Half Assed 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anti Half Assed!
Anti Half Assed took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: RISE 1: Resurrection
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Half Assed throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Diego to counter with a crisp jab.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Half Assed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diego doesn't seem bothered though.
Half Assed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick from Half Assed.
Diego moves out of range as Half Assed strikes.
Diego throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Half Assed counters by clinching up.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Half Assed jumps guard but Diego turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Half Assed fails to pull guard.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Half Assed lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Half Assed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Half Assed tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Half Assed.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Half Assed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow. #T1#
Half Assed prevents a body shot from Diego.
Half Assed prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Half Assed scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head. #BC2#
Diego breaks the clinch.
Diego misses with a straight right.
Half Assed wants to slow Diego down by chopping away at his legs.
Half Assed misses with a low kick as Diego jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diego! But no joy.
Half Assed misses with a double jab.
Kron Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Half Assed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
Diego takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.
Diego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Half Assed misses with a hook.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Half Assed was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.#T2#
Diego cracks a nice hook into Half Assed's ribs.
A jab from Half Assed finds it's way through Diego's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Half Assed dives in for a single leg takedown but Diego sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Half Assed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Half Asseds head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Half Assed controls the action.
Diego gets through Half Assed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Half Assed ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Half Assed no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Half Assed is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Half Assed is trying to hold Diego in close to prevent damage but Diego has managed to pass into half guard.
Half Assed wants to improve his position but Diego is controlling well. #SUB#
Half Assed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Diego stalling.
Half Assed is trying to stand up here but Diego is controlling him well.
Half Assed trying to control but Diego postures up.
Diego performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Half Assed is doing well to control the position and prevent Diego from advancing to side control.
It looks like Diego is going to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Half Assed regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diego trying to control the position from guard on top but Half Assed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Half Assed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diego doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diego manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diego tries to free his leg and advance position but Half Assed is retaining full guard.
Half Assed wants to improve his position but instead Diego has moved into half guard.
Half Assed is not content to let Diego control the position.
Half Assed is looking to control Diego's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Half Assed avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kron Diego will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Half Assed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anti Half Assed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Half Assed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Half Assed rather than just go for the knockout.
A big right from Diego misses.
Half Assed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a wild body shot.
Half Assed works Diego's body with a nice hook.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed is looking to land body kicks.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Half Assed is just out of range.
Half Assed just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Diego does no damage.
Half Assed swings widly with a right hand
and Diego connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Half Assed shoots in looking for a takedown. Diego tries to sprawl out of it but Half Assed keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diego manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diego swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Half Assed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diego looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diego misses with a body punch
and Half Assed counters with a three punch combo that has Diego backing up. Diego nods at Half Assed to acknowledge the strikes.
Half Assed misses with a hook
and Diego counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Half Assed swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Half Assed avoids the body shot from Diego.
A swing and a miss from Half Assed.
Half Assed moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Half Assed loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Half Assed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego lands a leg kick that knocks Half Assed off balance momentarily.#TD#
Half Assed decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego trying to control here.
Diego wants to get back to full guard but Half Assed has mounted him!#SUB#
Half Assed working for a guillotine from mount but Diego is in no mood to give up.
Diego can't escape the position.
Diego regains half guard.
Diego has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Half Assed is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Diego trying to get back to full guard but Half Assed takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Diego is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Half Assed goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Diego turns into him and now he's in Half Assed's guard. #SUB#
Half Assed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diego looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Half Assed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Half Assed bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diego's guard. #REVR#
Diego seems keen to control Half Assed's posture.
Half Assed won't allow Diego to get back to his feet.
Diego wants to sweep but no luck.
Half Assed controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anti Half Assed dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Half Assed looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Diego throws out a counter right but Half Assed avoids it with no problem.
Half Assed keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Half Assed throws out the jab.
Diego moves away from the strike by Half Assed.
Diego swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Half Assed scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Half Assed misses with a wild body shot.
Diego scores with a leg kick.
Diego gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diego slips a straight right by Half Assed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed's corner calls for a 1-2. Half Assed obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Half Assed dips to his left and cracks Diego with an uppercut!#ROC#Diego is rocked!
Diego gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diego is still on wobbly legs! Can Half Assed finish him?
Half Assed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diego can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Diego counter with a right hand. #T1#
Diego throws a right hand that Half Assed ducks under and follows up with a left that Half Assed also avoids with ease.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Half Assed looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
Half Assed throws a looping overhand right but Diego ducks down to avoid it.
Diego seems to have recovered his senses.
Diego doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Half Assed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Half Assed will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Half Assed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diego gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diego avoids the body shot from Half Assed.
A nice leg kick from Half Assed, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Half Assed swings widly with a right hand
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Half Assed connects with a crisp jab.
Half Assed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Half Assed with a body shot.
Half Assed digs a good body shot into Diego's ribs.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
A countering left hand to the body from Diego misses.
Half Assed throws a series of punches but Diego avoids them all with ease.
Half Assed swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diego counters with a nice uppercut.
Diego throws out a loose jab but Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Diego misses its intended target.
Half Assed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diego throws out a counter right but Half Assed avoids it with no problem.
Diego on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Half Assed finds it's way through Diego's defenses. #T3#
Diego misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Half Assed shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Diego wants to get back to his feet.
Diego felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Diego tries to roll over but Half Assed keeps him under control.
Half Assed wants to pass the guard but Diego is defending well. #SUB#
Half Assed is looking for a kimura but Diego is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Half Assed to get the leverage.
Half Assed wants to pass to mount but Diego is defending the position.
Half Assed is trying to control the action in half guard but Diego is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Diego tries to roll over but Half Assed keeps him under control.
Half Assed slows the pace down in half guard.
Diego is trying to maintain the position but Half Assed is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Half Assed is looking to take a break and control but Diego is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Half Assed throws a body shot but no joy.
Half Assed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diego counters with a three punch combo that has Half Assed backing up. Half Assed nods at Diego to acknowledge the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anti Half Assed showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Half Assed 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anti Half Assed!
A pretty intense looking Anti Half Assed took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2021

#R1#
A big right from Adderley misses.
Sloppy strikes from Adderley. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Adderley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Adderley misses its intended target.
Half Assed loads up on a big right hand but Adderley slips the punch.
Half Assed defending well as Adderley loads up on a big left hand.
Half Assed throws a body punch but Adderley moves out of range.
Adderley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Half Assed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adderley.
Adderley fails to land with a series of punches.
Adderley takes one to the chin there.
Adderley misses with a double jab.
Adderley misses with a body shot.
Adderley scores with a jab. Half Assed acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Half Assed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Half Assed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Half Assed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Half Assed getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Adderley tests Half Assed's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Half Assed. Adderley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adderley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Adderley slips under a jab from Half Assed.
Anti Half Assed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adderley misses with a right hand
and Half Assed counters with a nice uppercut.
Adderley throws a hook but Half Assed blocks it.
Adderley just misses with a punch to the body.
Adderley misses with a hook. Half Assed ducked under it nicely.
Half Assed takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Adderley misses its intended target.
Half Assed drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adderley defends it well.
Adderley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Half Assed manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Half Assed.
Adderley throws a looping overhand right but Half Assed ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Half Assed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Half Assed throws the left hand but Adderley avoids the punch easily.
Adderley throws a series of punches but Half Assed avoids them all with ease.
Half Assed lands with a hook. Adderley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Adderley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adderley is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adderley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Adderley.
Half Assed slips a straight right by Adderley.#TD2#
Half Assed closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Adderley quickly recovers to half guard.
Half Assed stalling.
Half Assed seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adderley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Half Assed stalling away here and it's allowed Adderley to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Adderley trying to control the position here. #T3#
Half Assed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Half Assed engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Half Assed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Half Assed is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Half Assed moves away from the strike by Adderley.
Adderley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Half Assed counters with a nice uppercut.
Adderley slips under a jab.
Adderley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Adderley moves away from the strike by Half Assed.
Adderley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Half Assed drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Half Assed misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adderley. Half Assed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adderley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Adderley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Half Assed moves away.
Adderley misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Half Assed! But no joy.
Adderley slips a straight right by Half Assed.
Adderley misses with a wild body shot.
Half Assed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adderley misses with a double jab.
A nice side step and Half Assed releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Adderley throws a hook but Half Assed blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hakeem Adderley will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Half Assed scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Half Assed trying to control the position but Adderley is working away.
You can see the frustration on Adderley's face as Half Assed controls the position.
Adderley is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Half Assed trying to control the position but Adderley is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adderley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Half Assed off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed tries to roll but Adderley sticks to his back.
Half Assed trying to control but not successfully. #T1#
Adderley keeps control of the position as Half Assed tries to break free.
Half Assed turns into Adderley and is now in his guard.
Half Assed controlling from the top position.
Half Assed advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Half Assed tries for a kimura but Adderley is defending well.
Adderley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Half Assed on the ground.
Half Assed wants to control but Adderley is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB2#
Half Assed wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Adderley, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Half Assed is trying to get an arm triangle but Adderley is defending well. #SUB2#
Half Assed is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Adderley has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Half Assed is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Adderley has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Half Assed is looking to take a break and control but Adderley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Half Assed tries for a kimura but Adderley is defending well.
Adderley is trying to escape the position but Half Assed is controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Half Assed tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Adderley trying to remain calm as Half Assed controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Half Assed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adderley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Half Assed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adderley keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anti Half Assed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Half Assed misses the shot to the body.
Adderley is looking to counter punch.
Half Assed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adderley tries to bum rush Half Assed with a series of wild strikes but Half Assed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Half Assed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Half Assed shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Adderley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adderley. Half Assed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Half Assed digs a good body shot into Adderley's ribs.
Half Assed thuds a left hand into Adderley's body.
Half Assed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adderley.
Half Assed steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Adderley.
Half Assed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adderley.
Half Assed slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Adderley swings for the body but Half Assed moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Half Assed.
Adderley connects with a right hand. Half Assed shakes it off.
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!
Adderley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Half Assed to score with a decent uppercut.
Adderley throws a shot from downtown. Half Assed moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Half Assed throws a shot to the body.
Adderley misses the shot to the body.
Half Assed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adderley.
Hakeem Adderley is winning the standup battle so far.
Half Assed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Half Assed shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Half Assed.
Adderley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Half Assed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Adderley.
Adderley throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Half Assed shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Adderley is trying to defend but Half Assed finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Adderley is defending against the submission attempts here by Half Assed.
Half Assed is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Adderley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adderley is not content to let Half Assed control the position.
Half Assed controlling the action here.
Adderley wants to control but Half Assed is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Half Assed prevents Adderley from improving his position.
Half Assed trying to mount his opponent but Adderley defends it. #SUB2#
Half Assed is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adderley sees it coming and defends easily.
Half Assed is taking a breather. Adderley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Adderley gets back to full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Adderley keeping moving, preventing Half Assed from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Half Assed shoots in but Adderley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Adderley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hakeem Adderley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Half Assed.
Adderley misses with a body shot
and Half Assed counters with a nice uppercut.
Half Assed connects with a body shot that sends Adderley's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Half Assed.
A counter left hand to the body from Adderley misses its target.
Adderley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Half Assed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Half Assed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Adderley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Half Assed manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Half Assed or perhaps it was just good defense by Adderley, which made it look bad.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anti Half Assed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Half Assed has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anti Half Assed!
Anti Half Assed took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: PFC 261 Mfer vs Boretti
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1#
Intruder tries to close the distance and clinch but Half Assed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Half Assed half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Intruder scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Half Assed is looking to improve his position.
Intruder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Half Assed is trying to maintain the position but Intruder is very close to passing his half guard.
Half Assed has hold of Intruder's hands but Intruder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Intruder lands with a punch from half guard.
Half Assed trying to control but Intruder postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Intruder working over Half Assed with some ground and pound. Half Assed looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Intruder is trying to control. Half Assed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Half Assed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Half Assed moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Intruder looking to sit in guard and control but Half Assed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Half Assed sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Half Assed stands and throws Intruder's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Half Assed is staying tight to Intruder's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Intruder is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Half Assed wants to free his trapped foot but Intruder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Half Assed is keen to just control but Intruder is a slippery customer.#T2#
Intruder regains full guard. Nicely done.
Half Assed stopping the sweep attempt from Intruder.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Half Assed passes Intruder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Half Assed moves into full mount! Intruder won't be happy about that!
Intruder can't escape the position.
Half Assed controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Half Assed looking for a guillotine from mount but Intruder is having none of it.
Intruder is in all sorts of trouble here.
Intruder is squirming around, avoiding Half Assed's attempts to control the action.
Intruder has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #T3#
Intruder tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Half Assed is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Intruder has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Intruder trying to control the hands but Half Assed breaks the grip.
Half Assed has the hooks in. Intruder is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Intruder trying to control the hands but Half Assed breaks the grip. #SUB#
Half Assed is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Intruder has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Half Assed is hanging on to Intruder's back as he tries to escape. #T4##SUB#
Half Assed patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Half Assed is hanging on to Intruder's back as he tries to escape.
Half Assed looking to hold on to the position here but Intruder rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Intruder wants to improve his position but instead Half Assed has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Half Assed is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Intruder is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anti Half Assed!
A pretty intense looking Anti Half Assed took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: PFC 253 Golovkin vs Joy
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1#
Bamalog avoids the body shot from Half Assed.
Half Assed has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Half Assed, as that shot connected.
Half Assed looks to throw the jab but Bamalog is out of range.
Bamalog wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Bamalog.
Half Assed looks to throw the jab but Bamalog is out of range.
Bamalog gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Half Assed counters with a nice uppercut.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Bamalog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bamalog lets loose with a powerful body kick. Half Assed will feel that in the morning.
Bamalog scores with a hook to the body. Half Assed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bamalog looks to clinch
and Half Assed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bamalog misses with a few strikes there.
Half Assed was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big right from Half Assed misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bamalog misses with a wild body shot.
Half Assed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bamalog manages to avoid it.
Bamalog throws a right and a left that Half Assed avoids nicely.
Half Assed just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Half Assed clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Half Assed digs a right hand into Bamalog's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bamalog's gas tank.
Half Assed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Half Assed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bamalog makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Half Assed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Half Assed.
Bamalog throws a punch but it's blocked by Half Assed.
Half Assed is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bamalog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Half Assed works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bamalog misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Half Assed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bamalog.
Half Assed blocks an uppercut.
Half Assed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Half Assed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Half Assed misses with a punch to the body.
Half Assed working aggressively here.
Bamalog swings wildly with an uppercut but Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bamalog throws a punch but it's blocked by Half Assed. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Half Assed.
Half Assed working aggressively here.
Bamalog swings wildly with an uppercut but Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bamalog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Half Asseds head.
Half Assed misses with a punch on the inside.
Half Assed misses with some punches.
Bamalog lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Bamalog breaks from the clinch.
Bamalog slips a jab from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bamalog.
Half Assed moves out of range as Bamalog strikes.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Half Assed misses its intended target.
Half Assed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Half Assed swings for the body but Bamalog moves out of range.
Bamalog slips a jab from Half Assed.
Bamalog slips a straight right by Half Assed.
Bamalog missing with a left hand there. Half Assed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Half Assed just misses with a punch to the body.
Half Assed bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bamalog's head.
Bamalog tries to clinch up.
Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bamalog.
Half Assed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Bamalog.
A counter left hand to the body from Half Assed misses its target.
Bamalog takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Half Assed checks a leg kick.
Half Assed tries to counter with a takedown but Bamalog is quick to defend against it.
Bamalog lands a right hook to the body.
Half Assed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Half Assed missing with a left hand there. Bamalog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bamalog only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bamalog looks to land a left hand but Half Assed moved out of range nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bamalog!
Nice uppercut there from Bamalog.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bamalog takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bamalog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Bamalog takes one to the chin there.
Half Assed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bamalog takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Bamalog gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Half Assed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Half Assed.
Bamalog lands a right hand.
Bamalog throws a head punch that misses.
Half Assed working aggressively here.
Bamalog lands a hook to the side of the head.
Half Assed lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Half Assed scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Half Assed on the inside.
Half Assed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Half Assed misses with a punch to the body.
Half Assed doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Half Assed jumps guard.
Half Assed pulls Bamalog in close to prevent any damage.
Bamalog is looking to stand up but Half Assed won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anti Half Assed dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bamalog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Half Assed.
Bamalog on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bamalog takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Half Assed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Half Assed works Bamalog's body with a nice hook.
Bamalog looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Half Assed moves out of range of the body kick from Bamalog.
Bamalog gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Half Assed.
Bamalog lands a front kick.
Half Assed misses the shot to the body.
Half Assed checks a low kick from Bamalog.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed misses with a looping right.
Bamalog misses with the combination.
Half Assed was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Half Assed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bamalog. Bamalog circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bamalog stuns Half Assed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Half Assed checks a leg kick.
Bamalog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bamalog fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Half Assed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bamalog with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Half Assed to score with a decent uppercut.
Bamalog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bamalog connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Half Assed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bamalog lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Bamalog finds it's way through Half Assed's defenses.
Jab, jab by Half Assed - just one landing.
Half Assed slips a straight right by Bamalog.
Half Assed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Half Assed's corner calls for a 1-2. Half Assed obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Half Assed throws a shot from downtown. Bamalog moves away and avoids it.
Half Assed looks to score with a jab to the body but Bamalog is just out of range.#T2#
Bamalog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Half Assed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bamalog can do to turn this around?
Half Assed misses with an uppercut. Bamalog saw that one coming.
Half Assed throws a shot from downtown. Bamalog moves away and avoids it.
Half Assed misses with a hook. Bamalog ducked under it nicely.
Bamalog rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Half Assed counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Half Assed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Half Assed checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Half Assed throws a body punch but Bamalog moves out of range.
Bamalog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Half Assed.
Half Assed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bamalog.
Bamalog stuns Half Assed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bamalog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Half Assed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bamalog throws a head kick that misses.
Bamalog slips a straight right by Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a left hand
and Bamalog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bamalog just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Half Assed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Bamalog misses with a two punch combination.
Bamalog slips a jab from Half Assed.
Half Assed tries to score with a low kick but Bamalog moves his leg out of the way.
Half Assed throws a shot from downtown. Bamalog moves away and avoids it.
Half Assed throws a shot from downtown. Bamalog moves away and avoids it.
Half Assed throws a hook but Bamalog avoids it easily.
Bamalog looks to land a combination but Half Assed avoids it well.
Half Assed misses with a looping left.
A big left from Bamalog misses.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Bamalog.
Half Assed checks a low kick from Bamalog.
Half Assed throws a body shot but no joy.
Half Assed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bamalog.
Teke Bamalog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bamalog does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Half Assed attempts a counter takedown but Bamalog avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Bamalog misses with an uppercut.
Half Assed scores with a body shot.
Bamalog walks into a stiff left hand from Half Assed.
Nice body punch from Half Assed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bamalog takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bamalog avoids the body shot from Half Assed.
Bamalog lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Half Assed throws a right and a left that Bamalog avoids nicely.
Half Assed moves out of range of the body kick from Bamalog.
Bamalog throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Half Assed counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Half Assed.
Bamalog lands a left hand.
Bamalog lands a body shot.
Half Assed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bamalog misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anti Half Assed will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Half Assed lands a really nice looking cross but Bamalog seems unphased.
Bamalog misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bamalog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Half Assed paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Bamalog darts in and clinches Half Assed up against the cage.
Bamalog struggles to land a body shot inside as Half Assed controls his hands.
Bamalog misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog lands a shot to the body.
Bamalog's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anti Half Assed has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bamalog struggles to land a body shot inside as Half Assed controls his hands.
Half Assed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards.
Half Assed tries to throw a body punch but Bamalog avoids it by throwing Half Assed back against the cage.
Half Assed tries to work over Bamalog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Half Assed lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamalog stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Half Assed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bamalog stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Half Assed blocks a body shot from Bamalog.
Half Assed misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bamalog digs a right hand into Half Assed's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Half Assed's gas tank. #T1#
Half Assed lands a right hand.
Half Assed fails to pull guard.
A short body shot lands from Half Assed as the two fighters clinch.
Half Assed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Half Assed fails to land.
Half Assed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bamalog working aggressively here.
Half Assed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Half Assed misses with a body punch.
Bamalog lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Bamalog.
Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Half Assed misses with the head strike.
Half Assed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Half Assed swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamalog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Half Assed misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Half Assed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Half Assed.
A shot in the inside from Bamalog.
Anti Half Assed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Half Assed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bamalog misses with a punch to the body.
Half Assed misses with a punch to the body.
Half Assed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Half Assed can't find room to land a body shot as Bamalog controls the action.
Half Assed swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamalog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bamalog can't find room to land a body shot as Half Assed controls the action.
Bamalog struggles to land a body shot inside as Half Assed controls his hands.
Bamalog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teke Bamalog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bamalog misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog tries to throw a body punch but Half Assed avoids it by throwing Bamalog back against the cage.
Half Assed working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Bamalog.
Half Assed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamalog's elbow.
Nice body punch from Bamalog.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bamalog cracks Half Assed with a nice body shot.
Half Assed blocks a body shot from Bamalog.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Half Assed prevents a body shot from Bamalog. #T3#
Bamalog lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Half Assed.
Bamalog lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Half Assed.
Half Assed blocks an elbow strike.
Half Assed tries to pull guard but Bamalog won't allow it.
Bamalog lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bamalog misses with some punches.
Bamalog lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Bamalog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bamalog buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Half Assed slips a straight right by Bamalog.
Bamalog scores with a hook to the body. Half Assed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Half Assed throws a sloppy body shot
and Bamalog counters with a nice leg kick.
Half Assed misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Half Assed. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Half Assed.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Bamalog.
Bamalog misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Bamalog scoring well with a low kick there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Half Assed moves out of range of the body kick from Bamalog.
Half Assed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bamalog manages to avoid it.
Half Assed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bamalog.
Half Assed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bamalog.
Bamalog misses the shot to the body.
A left lands for Half Assed.
Anti Half Assed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bamalog throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bamalog takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bamalog works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Half Assed throws a body punch but Bamalog moves out of range.
Bamalog doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Half Assed just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Half Assed 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Half Assed throws a body punch but Bamalog moves out of range.
Half Assed scores with a nice head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Teke Bamalog.
Well Half Assed 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Anti Half Assed!
Anti Half Assed got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
Teke Bamalog was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll kick ass this bastard'.

Event: PFC 249 Blazkov vs Laine
Date: Feb 28, 2021

#R1#
Reinikainen throws a leg kick but Half Assed sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reinikainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice leg kick from Reinikainen, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Half Assed. Beautiful body shot.
Reinikainen tries to move into range but Half Assed moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Reinikainen drives through with a takedown into Half Assed's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reinikainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Half Assed 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.#SUB2#
Half Assed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reinikainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reinikainen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reinikainen scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Half Assed has his foot on Reinikainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reinikainen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Half Assed looking for subs off his back but Reinikainen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Reinikainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Half Assed keeps working. #T1#
Reinikainen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reinikainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Half Assed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reinikainen working Half Assed over with strikes.
Reinikainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Half Assed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Half Assed taking some punishment here, with Reinikainen in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Half Assed is trying to control but can't.
Reinikainen prevents Half Assed from improving his position.
Reinikainen thows a huge punch but Half Assed dodges it nicely.
Half Assed wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Half Assed keeps trying to improve his position.
Reinikainen working Half Assed over with strikes.
Reinikainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reinikainen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Half Assed tries to roll over but Reinikainen keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Half Assed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reinikainen pulls his head out easily.
Reinikainen is looking to advance position but Half Assed won't allow it.
Half Assed wants to improve his position but Reinikainen is controlling well.
Reinikainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Half Assed trying to control from the bottom.
Reinikainen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reinikainen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Half Assed tries to hold on but Reinikainen postures up.
Reinikainen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Half Assed can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Half Assed is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Half Assed regains half guard.
Half Assed trying to control but Reinikainen postures up. #T4#
Half Assed tries to get to full guard but Reinikainen has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Half Assed looking for submissions off his back.
Reinikainen wants to free his trapped foot but Half Assed is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Half Assed wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Half Assed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reinikainen pulls his head out easily.
Half Assed wants to control but Reinikainen is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Reinikainen tries for a takedown but Half Assed circles away easily
and Half Assed counters with a right hand to the body.
Half Assed lands a jab to the head.
Reinikainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Half Assed can do to turn this around?
Half Assed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
Half Assed checks a low kick from Reinikainen.
Half Assed misses the shot to the body.
Half Assed connects with a right hand. Reinikainen shakes it off.
Reinikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reinikainen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Half Assed checks the leg kick.
Half Assed takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Half Assed throws a hook but Reinikainen avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reinikainen can pounce on him.
Half Assed punishes Reinikainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Half Assed on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Half Assed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reinikainen misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Half Assed counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Half Assed.
Half Assed trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Reinikainen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T1#
Half Assed trying to keep a closed guard but Reinikainen is proving a slippery customer.
Reinikainen landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Half Assed had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reinikainen defends it easily.
Reinikainen wants to pass the guard but Half Assed is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Half Assed looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Reinikainen has picked Half Assed up and slammed him! Half Assed can't keep hold of the triangle and Reinikainen manages to pass to side control!
Reinikainen working the head and body with strikes.
Half Assed manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Half Assed has a hand on Reinikainen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Reinikainen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T2#
Half Assed in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Reinikainen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Half Assed hang on?
Reinikainen with the ground and pound from mount.
Half Assed is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Half Assed tries to reverse the position but Reinikainen maintains 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!
Reinikainen wants to control the pace but Half Assed is squirming around nicely.
Half Assed slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Reinikainen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Half Assed trying to control but Reinikainen postures up. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Half Assed manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Half Assed looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Reinikainen passes into side control.
Half Assed is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Half Assed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reinikainen is looking to take a break and control but Half Assed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Half Assed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Half Assed can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Half Assed sneaks back into half guard.
Reinikainen lands with a punch from half guard.
Reinikainen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Half Assed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Artturi Reinikainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Reinikainen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Half Assed is just riding it out for now. Reinikainen eventually gives up the hold.
Half Assed is trying to control but Reinikainen passes into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen 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#
Reinikainen slips a straight right by Half Assed.
Reinikainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reinikainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Half Asseds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Half Assed.
Reinikainen walks into a stiff left hand from Half Assed.
Reinikainen throws the kick towards the body but Half Assed avoids it.
Half Assed checks a leg kick nicely.
Half Assed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reinikainen moves away from the strike by Half Assed.
Nice body punch from Half Assed.
Reinikainen throws the kick towards the body but Half Assed avoids it.
Half Assed throws a body shot but no joy.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen tries a low kick but Half Assed avoids it.
Half Assed misses the shot to the body.
Anti Half Assed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Half Assed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reinikainen.
Half Assed steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Half Assed moves into the clinch.
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!
Reinikainen throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Reinikainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen gets through Half Assed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Half Assed.
Half Assed swings wildly with an uppercut but Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Half Assed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Half Assed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Half Assed.
Half Assed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Reinikainen breaks the clinch. #CL#
Reinikainen moves into the clinch.
Reinikainen scores with a hook to the body.
Half Assed takes a shot to the head.
Reinikainen takes a shot to the head.
Half Assed lands a hook that snaps the head of Reinikainen backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reinikainen lands with a left to the head.
Anti Half Assed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Half Assed throws a punch but it's blocked by Reinikainen.
Half Assed putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Reinikainen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Half Assed misses with some punches.
Reinikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reinikainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Half Asseds head.
Reinikainen can't find room to land a body shot as Half Assed controls the action.
Reinikainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Half Assed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reinikainen has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Reinikainen fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Reinikainen.
Half Assed lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reinikainen or not.
Half Assed tries a body shot but Reinikainen blocks it.
Half Assed lands a hook that snaps the head of Reinikainen backwards.
Reinikainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Reinikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Half Assed is just out of range.
Half Assed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Half Assed looks to land a left hand but Reinikainen moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Reinikainen avoids the body shot from Half Assed.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Half Assed.
Reinikainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Half Assed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Half Assed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Half Assed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Half Assed missing with a left hand there. Reinikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reinikainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Half Assed with a jab.
Half Assed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reinikainen tried to score with a low kick but Half Assed checks it.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Half Assed sizes up Reinikainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Half Assed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reinikainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Half Assed 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.
Half Assed jabs Reinikainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinikainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Reinikainen.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut. Reinikainen saw that one coming.
Half Assed missing with a left hand there. Reinikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reinikainen is looking to counter with head kicks.
Reinikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Half Assed.
Reinikainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Half Assed momentarily.
Half Assed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Half Assed swats away the attempt to clinch by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Half Assed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reinikainen in his tracks.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anti Half Assed.
I think Reinikainen 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Reinikainen!
Artturi Reinikainen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PFC 240 Golovkin vs Puno
Date: Jan 17, 2021

#R1#
Half Assed punishes Point's body with a nice straight punch.
Half Assed misses with a straight left.
A shot to the body from Half Assed misses
and Point counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Point steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
It looked like Point wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Point slips a jab from Half Assed.
Half Assed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Point.
No joy there for Point, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Half Assed throws a hook but Point blocks it.
A jab lands there for Point.
Half Assed 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.
Half Assed scores with the left hand. Point knows he should have avoided that one.
Half Assed lands a body shot.
Point looks to score with a jab to the body but Half Assed is just out of range.
Half Assed throws a looping overhand right but Point ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Half Assed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Point takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Point.
Half Assed lands a body shot.
Point throws a jab but it's blocked by Half Assed. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Half Assed.
Half Assed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Point.
Point lands a nice looking body shot.
Half Assed misses with a straight right.
Half Assed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Point.
Half Assed loads up on a big right hand but Point slips the punch.
Half Assed lands with a hook. Point tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Point throws an overhand right that lands on Half Assed's shoulder, as Half Assed tries to avoid the shot.
Point misses with a straight right.
Point pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Point bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Point tries to land a body kick
and Half Assed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Point swings widly with a right hand
and Half Assed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Half Assed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Point manages to avoid it.
Point is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Half Assed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Half Assed misses with a body shot
and Point counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Half Assed lands a jab.
Jesse Point is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Half Assed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Point.
Point walks into a jab.
Point ducks under a wild hook from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Point sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Half Assed throws a right hand that misses
and Point counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Point has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Point there as he acknowledges the shot.
Half Assed moves out of range as Point strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Point - that will leave a mark!
Half Assed avoids a kick to the body.
Half Assed is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Point with a body shot.
Point lands with a good body shot.
Point throws a hook but Half Assed avoids it easily.#T3#
Point staying out of range there.
Point uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a good cross that connects.
Point misses with a kick to the body
and Half Assed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Point pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Half Assed works Point's body with a nice hook.
Point throws a looping overhand right but Half Assed ducks down to avoid it.
Half Assed slips a straight right by Point.
Point fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Half Assed digs a good hook to Point's body.
Point connects with a right hand. Half Assed shakes it off.
Half Assed with a hook.
Point lands with an uppercut that bounces Half Assed off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Point walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Point takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Half Assed avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice side step and Half Assed releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A left lands for Half Assed.
Point turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Point takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Point throws a leg kick that is checked
and Half Assed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Point doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Half Assed has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Point changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Half Assed takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Point throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Half Assed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Point looks to score with a jab to the body but Half Assed is just out of range.
Point getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Half Assed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Half Assed throws a shot from downtown. Point moves away and avoids it.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Point.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Point.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anti Half Assed will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Point thuds his shin into the meat of Half Assed's side.
Point lands a right hook to the body.
Point throws a hook but Half Assed avoids it easily.
Point avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Point.
Half Assed lands with a straight right. Point didn't see that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Point.
Point cracks Half Assed with an open hand slap.
Point cracks Half Assed with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Point throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Point lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Half Assed has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Half Assed and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Point fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Half Assed manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Point misses the target.
Nice jab there from Half Assed.
Point connects with a right hand. Half Assed shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Half Assed misses with an uppercut
and Point counters with a good low kick that Half Assed was not able to check. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Half Assed. Point does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Point was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Half Assed.
Anti Half Assed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Point moves away.
Half Assed smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Point looks to throw the jab but Half Assed is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Half Assed.
Half Assed wants to counter with a clinch but Point pushes him away.
Point takes one on the button.
Half Assed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Half Assed.
Half Assed tries to clinch but Point moves out of range.
Point jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab by Half Assed.
Point throws a leg kick but Half Assed moved away.
Half Assed cracks Point with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Point scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Half Assed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Point's hands.
Half Assed takes one to the chin there.
Point tries a head kick but it misses.
Point misses with a body shot.
Half Assed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Point with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Point throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Half Assed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Point throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Point throws a wild body kick that Half Assed sees coming a mile off.
Half Assed staying out of range there.
Half Assed throws a shot from downtown. Point moves away and avoids it.
Half Assed digs a good body shot into Point's ribs.
Half Assed scores with a hook.
Point missing with a left hand there. Half Assed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab from Half Assed.
That kick from Half Assed tenderised Point's leg. Point is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Point uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Half Assed.
Half Assed moves out of range of the body kick from Point.
Anti Half Assed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Point throws a hook but Half Assed avoids it easily.
Point steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
An attempted straight right counter from Point misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Point misses the target.
Point throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Point throws an overhand right that lands on Half Assed's shoulder, as Half Assed tries to avoid the shot.
Half Assed scores with a hook to the body. Point takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Point misses with a kick to the body
and Half Assed counters with a stiff right hand.
Point throws a hook to the side of Half Assed's head but Half Assed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking cross lands there for Point.
Half Assed lands the left hand.
Half Assed throws a predictable looking body shot
and Point counters with a nice uppercut.
Half Assed jabs Point right on the nose. Point blinks but takes it well.
Half Assed looks to land a left hand but Point moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Point keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Half Assed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Point manages to avoid it.
Point cracks Half Assed with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Point blocks a jab.
Half Assed connects with a jab.
Half Assed misses with a body punch
and Point counters with a stiff right hand.
Point scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#Half Assed is rocked!
Point misses with a kick to the body.
Half Assed blocks a low kick nicely.
Point swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Point throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Point wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Point cracks Half Assed with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Half Assed misses with a body shot
and Point connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Point dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Point slips under a jab.
A jab from Half Assed does it's job there.
Point avoids the body shot from Half Assed.
It looked like Point wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Point looks to land a right hand but Half Assed moved out of range.
Half Assed getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Half Assed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Half Assed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Half Assed thuds a left hand into Point's body.
Point walks into a left hand.
Half Assed has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Half Assed takes a swing at Point's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point with a hook.
Half Assed misses the shot to the body.
Half Assed jabs Point to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Half Assed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Half Assed just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Point connects with a looping right hand.
Point throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Half Assed scores with a body shot.
Point lands a nice shot that snaps Half Assed's head back.
Point bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Half Assed misses the target.
Half Assed cracks a nice hook into Point's ribs.
Point on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Point throws a leg kick but Half Assed checks it.
Half Assed lands a head shot.
Point scores with a hook to the body. Half Assed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Point throws a head kick that misses.
Point misses with a low kick.
Half Assed missing with a left hand there. Point was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Point takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Point takes a swing at Half Assed's ribcage but misses.
Point misses with a hook
and Half Assed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Half Assed lands with a shot to the body.
Point jabs Half Assed right on the nose. Half Assed blinks but takes it well.
Point drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Point swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Point moves away.
Half Assed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Half Assed avoids the body shot from Point.
Half Assed takes one on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Point.
Half Assed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Point was well out of range. Poor timing from Half Assed.
Point scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Half Assed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Point. Point circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Point ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Half Assed throws a jab but it's blocked by Point.
Half Assed steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Point. That one must have hurt.
Half Assed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Point scores with a jab to the jaw.
Half Assed looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Half Assed is still on wobbly legs! Can Point finish him?
Point moves out of range as Half Assed strikes.
Half Assed seems to have recovered his senses.
Half Assed lands a really nice looking cross but Point seems unphased.
Half Assed throws a shot from downtown. Point moves away and avoids it.
Point ducks under a wild hook from Half Assed.
Half Assed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Half Assed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Point connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Half Assed momentarily.
Half Assed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Point doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Half Assed misses with an uppercut
and Point counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Point lands a head shot.
Half Assed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Point fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Half Assed manages to avoid it.
Point throws the left hand but Half Assed avoids the punch easily.
Point drops Half Assed with a big left hand! Half Assed is injured, injured bad! Point jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Point!
Jesse Point thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PFC 231 Tuala vs Kagonbo
Date: Dec 13, 2020

#R1#
Half Assed swings for the body but Date moves out of range.
Half Assed has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Date connects with a solid leg kick.
Half Assed throws a poor cross that misses
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Half Assed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Half Assed staying out of range there.
Half Assed gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Date.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Half Assed staying out of range there.
Nice jab there from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a body shot but no joy.
Half Assed takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Half Assed clinches up against the cage.
Date takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Half Assed.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Half Assed's head.
Date working aggressively here.
Half Assed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Half Assed tries to pull guard but Date forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Date.
Half Assed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Half Assed has a couple of punches blocked by Date.
Date digs a right hand into Half Assed's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Half Assed's gas tank.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Half Assed struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Half Assed controls the action.
Date's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Half Assed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Half Assed fails to land.
Half Assed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Date.
Nice body punch from Half Assed.
Half Assed lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Half Assed blocks an uppercut.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Half Assed controls his hands.
Half Assed takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Half Assed lands a hook that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date lands a right hand that snaps the head of Half Assed backwards.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Half Assed backwards.
Half Assed misses with a body punch.
Date misses with the head strike.
Half Assed blocking some punches.
Date digs a right hand underneath Half Assed's ribcage. Half Assed let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Date working aggressively here.
Half Assed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Date lands a shoulder strike.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Half Assed lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Half Assed.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Half Assed can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Date misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Half Assed fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Date scores with a nice short uppercut.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Half Assed.
Half Assed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Half Assed lands a nice uppercut.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Half Assed backwards. #BC#
Half Assed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Half Assed throws out a powerful jab.
Half Assed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Date was well out of range. Poor timing from Half Assed.
Date lands a right hook to the body.
Date misses with a body kick.
Half Assed moves out of range as Date throws a body kick.
Half Assed keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Half Assed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Half Assed misses.
Date lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Date moves out of range of the strikes.
Mamoru Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Half Assed misses with a body shot.
Date lands with a good body shot.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Half Assed moves away.
Date misses with a body shot.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Half Assed manages to avoid it.
Date connects with a crisp jab.
Half Assed moves out of range as Date throws a body kick.
Date tries a head kick but it misses.
Date misses with a head kick.
Half Assed loads up on a big right hand but Date slips the punch.
Half Assed scores with a sloppy right hand. Date should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Half Assed.
Date sizes up Half Assed with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Date buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Half Assed moves out of range of the strikes.
Half Assed thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. Half Assed does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mamoru Date dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Date takes one to the chin there.
Date steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
Date appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Date tried to score with a low kick but Half Assed checks it.
Half Assed misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Date.
Date connects with the punch.
Date lands with a shot to the body.
Half Assed digs a good hook to Date's body.
Half Assed throws an overhand right that lands on Date's shoulder, as Date tries to avoid the shot.
Date let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Half Assed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
Date with a nice cross.
Date throws a shot to the body.
Half Assed tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Half Assed looks to throw the jab but Date is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Half Assed. Date does a little dance to reset his feet.
Date doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big left from Date misses.
Half Assed swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Date throws a body punch but Half Assed moves out of range.
Half Assed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Date was well out of range. Poor timing from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses the shot to the body.
Half Assed lands a body shot.
Date waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a right hand that misses
and Date counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Date.
Date throws a wild body kick that Half Assed sees coming a mile off.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Half Assed slips under a jab.
Half Assed is looking to counter punch.
Half Assed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Date keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Half Assed looks to throw the jab but Date is out of range.
Half Assed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Half Assed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Date.
Half Assed throws a poor cross that misses
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Date is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Half Assed rather than just go for the knockout.
Half Assed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Date ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mamoru Date seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Date displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Half Assed.
Date misses with a head kick.
Half Assed has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Date.
Half Assed loads up on a big right hand but Date slips the punch.
Date lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Half Assed gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Date throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Half Assed's head.
Date cracks a nice hook into Half Assed's ribs.
Half Assed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Half Assed looks to land a left hand but Date moved out of range nicely.
Half Assed cracks Date with a right hand to the side of the head.
Date uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
Date thows a left - swing and a miss!
Date misses the shot to the body.
Half Assed throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
Date takes a swing at Half Assed's ribcage but misses.
Half Assed swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Date throws a poor cross that misses
and Half Assed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Half Assed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Date scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Half Assed.
Date thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Half Assed if he has to take too many more of those. #CL2#
Date clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Date lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date. #T4#
Half Assed struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Half Assed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Half Assed.
Date gets through Half Assed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Half Assed blocking some punches.
Half Assed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Half Assed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Half Assed controls his hands.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mamoru Date seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Date's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Date working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Date has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Half Assed misses with a punch to the body.
Half Assed blocks a body shot from Date.
Half Assed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Half Assed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Half Assed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Date.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Half Assed.
Half Assed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date tries a body shot but Half Assed blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mamoru Date showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Half Assed blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Half Assed misses the target.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Half Assed.
Half Assed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
Date cracks Half Assed with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Half Assed moves out of range as Date strikes.
Half Assed blocks a jab.
Date on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Half Assed throws out a loose jab but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Date throws out the jab.
Half Assed appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Date misses the jab.
Half Assed darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Date takes a swing at Half Assed's ribcage but misses.
Half Assed misses with a looping left.#T1#
Date scores with a punch to the head.
Date missing with a left hand there. Half Assed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Half Assed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Half Assed blocks a head kick by Date.
Date on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Half Assed gets a double leg takedown into Date's guard.
Date is looking to stand up but Half Assed isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Date keeping full guard, as Half Assed tries to pass.
Date keeping moving, preventing Half Assed from controlling successfully.
Half Assed not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anti Half Assed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Half Assed tries to free his leg and advance position but Date is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Date holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Date wants to stand and escape but Half Assed is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Half Assed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Half Assed scores with a punch to the head.
Half Assed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Half Assed goes for a double leg but Date avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Date continues to drive forward.#T3#
A short left from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Half Assed fails to land.
Half Assed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Half Assed prevents a body shot from Date.
Date digs a right hand underneath Half Assed's ribcage. Half Assed let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Half Assed has a couple of punches blocked by Date.
Date working aggressively here.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
Date lands a left hand.
Mamoru Date is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Date lands a shot to the body.
Date tries to work over Half Assed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Half Assed blocks a body shot from Date.
Half Assed tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Half Assed tries to pull guard but Date won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Half Assed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Half Assed misses with the head strike. #T4#
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Half Assed lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Date.
Half Assed misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Half Assed fails to land. #TD#
Half Assed pulls guard successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Half Assed has his foot on Date's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Date works his way back into a safe position though.
Date is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Date must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Half Assed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Date gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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 Anti Half Assed.
I think Date has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: PFC 224 Monkey vs Gravas
Date: Nov 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Half Assed moves out of range of the strikes.
Lermontov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Lermontov closes the distance and clinches.
Half Assed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lermontov.
Lermontov cracks Half Assed with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Half Assed.
Half Assed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Lermontov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lermontov lands a body punch.
Half Assed tries a body shot but Lermontov blocks it. #BC#
Lermontov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Half Assed gets a double leg takedown into Lermontov's guard.#SUB#
Lermontov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Half Assed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Lermontov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lermontov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Half Assed passes Lermontov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lermontov trying to control but Half Assed postures up. #SUB2#
Half Assed is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Half Assed prevents Lermontov from improving his position.
Lermontov is staying active underneath Half Assed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lermontov trying to control from the bottom.
Lermontov is looking for a sweep. Half Assed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lermontov trying to control here. #SUB#
Lermontov actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB#
Lermontov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Half Assed is trying to work for a kimura but Lermontov is defending well.
Half Assed not doing much here.
Half Assed is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Half Assed has control of Lermontov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lermontov regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB2#
Half Assed working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T3#
Lermontov is squirming around, avoiding Half Assed's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lermontov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Half Assed wants to work for an arm triangle but Lermontov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lermontov is pressing down on Half Assed's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Lermontov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Half Assed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Half Assed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lermontov looking for a guillotine here but Half Assed defends easily.
Half Assed trying to control but Lermontov is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Half Assed avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Lermontov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Half Assed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Half Assed tries to free his leg and advance position but Lermontov is retaining full guard.
Half Assed is pushing down on Lermontov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lermontov is fighting to maintain full guard but Half Assed has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lermontov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lermontov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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 Fiyero Lermontov 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#
Lermontov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Half Assed throws a looping overhand right but Lermontov ducks down to avoid it.
Half Assed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lermontov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Half Assed moves out of range of the strikes.
Lermontov misses the jab.
Lermontov connects with a right hand. Half Assed shakes it off.#TD2#
Half Assed closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Half Assed looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Lermontov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lermontov looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Half Assed keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Half Assed looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Half Assed is trying to control. Lermontov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lermontov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Half Assed controls from within his opponent's guard.
Half Assed preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Half Assed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Half Assed is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Lermontov looking for a guillotine here but Half Assed defends easily.
Lermontov is trying to hold Half Assed in close to prevent damage but Half Assed has managed to pass into half guard.
Half Assed seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lermontov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lermontov trying to hold on to Half Assed's head to control him but Half Assed postures up. #SUB2#
Half Assed is trying to work for a kimura but Lermontov is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Lermontov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Half Assed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Half Assed trying to control the action but Lermontov is working from the bottom.
Lermontov trying to hold on to Half Assed's head to control him but Half Assed postures up.
Lermontov is looking to improve his position.
Half Assed perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Lermontov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lermontov trying to hold on to Half Assed's head to control him but Half Assed postures up. #SUB2#
Half Assed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lermontov tries to roll over but Half Assed keeps him under control.
Lermontov gets back to full guard.
Half Assed trying to control the position from guard on top but Lermontov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lermontov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anti Half Assed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lermontov staying out of range there.
Lermontov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Half Assed takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lermontov tries to clinch but Half Assed moves out of range.
Half Assed swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Lermontov forces Half Assed back against the cage and clinches.
Half Assed prevents Lermontov from breaking the clinch.
Half Assed fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Half Assed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lermontov pushes Half Assed back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lermontov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Half Assed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lermontov struggles to land a body shot inside as Half Assed controls his hands.
Half Assed tries to throw a body punch but Lermontov avoids it by throwing Half Assed back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Half Assed.
Half Assed prevents Lermontov from breaking the clinch.
Lermontov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Half Assed scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Lermontov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Half Assed circles away from the clinch attempt
and Half Assed counters with a stiff right hand.
Lermontov misses with a hook.
Lermontov thows a body kick. Half Assed tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Half Assed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Lermontov misses the target.
Lermontov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Half Assed keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Half Assed misses. #CL#
Lermontov clinches up with Half Assed and pushes him back against the cage.
Half Assed misses with some punches.
Half Assed can't find room to land a body shot as Lermontov controls the action.
Half Assed fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lermontov throws a punch but it's blocked by Half Assed. #TD2#
Half Assed jumps into guard, dragging Lermontov to the mat.
Anti Half Assed has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Lermontov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Half Assed is keeping the position for now.
Half Assed working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Half Assed is on top in guard. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Half Assed slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Half Assed is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lermontov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Half Assed. #SUB#
Lermontov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lermontov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Lermontov is not content to let Half Assed control the position.
Lermontov tries to roll over but Half Assed keeps him under control.
Lermontov is looking to control Half Assed's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lermontov avoid being mounted?
Lermontov is staying active underneath Half Assed, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Lermontov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Half Assed is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lermontov is trying to maintain the position but Half Assed is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Lermontov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Half Assed seems to be working for a kimura but Lermontov defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Lermontov is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Half Assed is tapping! Great win for Lermontov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fiyero Lermontov!
A very excited looking Fiyero Lermontov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: PFC 218 Graves vs Monkey
Date: Oct 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Half Assed.
Yamaguchi lands a jab.
Half Assed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamaguchi jabs Half Assed right on the nose. Half Assed blinks but takes it well.
A clash of legs there as Half Assed blocks the low kick.
Yamaguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Half Assed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yamaguchi lands with a good body shot.
A big right from Half Assed misses.
Yamaguchi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Half Assed throws a lazy uppercut
and Yamaguchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yamaguchi throws a half hearted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Half Assed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamaguchi lands a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yamaguchi.#T1#
Half Assed scores with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Half Assed blocks the low kick.
Yamaguchi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Half Assed has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Yamaguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Half Assed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yamaguchi connects with a solid leg kick.
Half Assed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamaguchi.
Half Assed drops his hands momentarily and Yamaguchi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slow jab from Half Assed misses its intended target.
Half Assed walks into a left hand.
Kai Yamaguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamaguchi connects with a right hand. Half Assed shakes it off.
Yamaguchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Half Assed.
Half Assed lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamaguchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Half Assed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamaguchi.
Half Assed needs to keep his hands up - Yamaguchi had a free shot at his head there.
Yamaguchi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yamaguchi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yamaguchi connects with a body shot that sends Half Assed's belly button to the back.
Yamaguchi misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Half Assed holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yamaguchi lands with a left to the head.
Half Assed blocking some punches.
Yamaguchi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Half Assed.
Half Assed lands a nice uppercut.
Half Assed is trying to pull guard but Yamaguchi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Half Assed misses with a body punch.
Yamaguchi gets through Half Assed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Half Assed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Half Assed blocks a body shot from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Half Assed. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Yamaguchi.
A right hand to the body from Half Assed.
Nice body punch from Yamaguchi - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Yamaguchi.
Still in the clinch, Half Assed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Half Assed misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi digs a right hand into Half Assed's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Half Assed's gas tank.
Half Assed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yamaguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Half Assed lands with a light punch inside.
Half Assed lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
Half Assed misses with some punches.
Half Assed pushes Yamaguchi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Half Assed has a couple of punches blocked by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi is working Half Assed over against the cage.
Yamaguchi lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Half Assed.
Yamaguchi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Half Assed blocks it.
Yamaguchi misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Half Assed.
Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Half Assed's elbow.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Half Assed tries to land knees in the clinch but Yamaguchi avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Half Assed pulls guard successfully.
Half Assed controls Yamaguchi momentarily but Yamaguchi frees himself. #SU2#
Yamaguchi stands up and waves to Half Assed to follow him.
Yamaguchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Half Assed.
Yamaguchi misses with a right hand
and Half Assed makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yamaguchi dodges the punch combination from Half Assed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Half Assed throws the left hand but Yamaguchi avoids the punch easily.
Kai Yamaguchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamaguchi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Half Assed has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Yamaguchi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Half Assed blocks a jab.
Half Assed checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Half Assed drops his hands momentarily and Yamaguchi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Half Assed.
Yamaguchi throws an overhand right that lands on Half Assed's shoulder, as Half Assed tries to avoid the shot.
Half Assed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Half Assed moves out of range as Yamaguchi throws a body kick.
Half Assed tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yamaguchi manages to circle out of the way.
Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Half Assed manages to avoid it.
Yamaguchi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Half Assed under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Half Assed drives through with a takedown into guard.
Half Assed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yamaguchi trying to control the position.
Yamaguchi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Half Assed is stalling in the full guard.
Yamaguchi trying to control the position here.
Half Assed is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Half Assed wants to control from the top but Yamaguchi keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Half Assed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamaguchi is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yamaguchi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yamaguchi misses with a lunging right hand
and Half Assed counters with a straight right hand.
Yamaguchi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yamaguchi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Half Assed.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick but Half Assed moved away.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook. Half Assed ducked under it nicely.
Yamaguchi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Half Assed counters with a straight right hand.
Yamaguchi looks to throw a body kick
and Half Assed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yamaguchi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot.
Half Assed throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3##TD#
Half Assed throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yamaguchi was covering up waiting for the punch and Half Assed finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Yamaguchi trying to keep a closed guard but Half Assed is proving a slippery customer.
Half Assed slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Half Assed passes Yamaguchi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yamaguchi is trying to maintain the position but Half Assed is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Half Assed seems to be working for a kimura but Yamaguchi defends the submission attempt.#T4##SUB#
Half Assed seems to be looking for submissions.
Yamaguchi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Half Assed jumps into side control!
Half Assed is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Yamaguchi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Yamaguchi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Half Assed goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Yamaguchi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Half Assed but great work by Yamaguchi.
Half Assed is trying to get back to half guard.
Yamaguchi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Half Assed will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
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 Anti Half Assed will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Yamaguchi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Half Assed counters with a nice body shot.
Yamaguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Half Assed.
Half Assed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yamaguchi's hands.
Half Assed is looking to clinch but Yamaguchi is avoiding it.
Kai Yamaguchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Yamaguchi closes the distance and clinches.
Half Assed scores with a shot to the side of Yamaguchi's head.
Half Assed prevents a body shot from Yamaguchi.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Half Assed takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Half Assed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Half Assed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Yamaguchi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yamaguchi lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Half Assed manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamaguchi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Half Assed. That did some damage!
Yamaguchi takes a swing at Half Assed's ribcage but misses.
Yamaguchi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Half Assed on the side of the head.#T1#
Half Assed moves out of range of the body kick from Yamaguchi.
A lazy left from Yamaguchi finds it's target.
Yamaguchi slips a jab from Half Assed.
Yamaguchi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A solid body kick from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi scores with a leg kick.
Half Assed lands a jab.
Half Assed moves out of range of the leg kick from Yamaguchi.
Half Assed misses the body punch
and Yamaguchi counters with a right hand to the body.
Half Assed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Half Assed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A lazy body kick from Yamaguchi
and Half Assed counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed misses with a jab to the body
and Yamaguchi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Yamaguchi.
Half Assed looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamaguchi is just out of range.#TD#
Yamaguchi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Half Assed to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Half Assed trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamaguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Half Assed is really struggling to control Yamaguchi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Half Assed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Yamaguchi working a defensive guard here.
Half Assed trying to control but Yamaguchi is working from the bottom.
Half Assed sitting in guard here, content to control.
Half Assed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yamaguchi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Half Asseds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Half Assed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yamaguchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Half Assed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4##CL2#
Yamaguchi gets a clinch.
Yamaguchi misses with a body punch.
Half Assed tries to work over Yamaguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Half Assed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kai Yamaguchi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Half Assed gets through Yamaguchi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamaguchi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Half Assed manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Half Assed on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Yamaguchi fails to land.
Yamaguchi blocking some punches.
Yamaguchi gets through Half Assed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Half Assed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Half Assed.
Half Assed struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamaguchi controls his hands.
Half Assed tries to throw a body punch but Yamaguchi avoids it by throwing Half Assed back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kai Yamaguchi.
I think Yamaguchi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: PFC 213 Krison vs Graves
Date: Oct 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Half Assed closes this distance looking for a takedown but Active circles away.
Half Assed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Active counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Half Assed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Active lands a couple of digs.
Half Assed is pulling down on Active's head. It's preventing any offense from Active, at least for the moment.
Active is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Half Assed keeping full guard, as Active tries to pass.
Half Assed controls Active momentarily but Active frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed pulls Active in close to prevent any damage.
Half Assed has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Active has passed into side control. #T1#
Active working away.
Check out the look on Active's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Active connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Half Assed some visible discomfort.
Active tries to move into full mount but can't pass Half Assed's legs.
Half Assed manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Half Assed trying to control the action but Active is working from the bottom.
Active is trying to control but can't.
Half Assed is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Half Assed is trying to work for a kimura but Active is defending well.
Active tries to get to full guard but Half Assed has control of the leg. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Active is trying to control but can't.
Half Assed prevents Active from improving his position.
Half Assed works his foot free and advances to mount.
Active wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Active is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Half Assed gets his way!
Active tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Half Assed takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Active slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Active trying to control here.
Active tries to roll over but Half Assed keeps him under control.
Active is not content to let Half Assed control the position.
Active wants to get back to full guard.
Half Assed with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Half Assed is thwarting Active's attempts to control the position.
Half Assed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Active keeps working. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Half Assed wants to free his trapped foot but Active is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Half Assed seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Active does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Half Assed is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Active is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Active slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Active working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Half Assed has passed into half guard!
Active gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Half Assed tries to free his leg and advance position but Active is retaining full guard.
Half Assed trying to control but Active is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Radio Active dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Active throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Half Assed.
Active throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Half Assed appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Active misses with a hook
and Half Assed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Active lands a right hook to the body.
Half Assed clobbers Active with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Active connects with the punch.
Active misses with a wild body shot.
Active lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Active tries to clinch up but Half Assed circles away and keeps his distance.
Half Assed moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Radio Active has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Half Assed misses with a hook. Active ducked under it nicely.
Half Assed misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Active was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Active thuds a left hand into Half Assed's body.
Active scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Active throws a big shot that misses.
Active changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Active fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Half Assed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Active takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Half Assed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Active.
A quick step to the side and Half Assed tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Active scores with a jab to the head.
Active tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Half Assed was well out of range. Poor timing from Active.
Half Assed is looking to counter punch.
Half Assed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Active moves away from the strike by Half Assed.
Active moves into range and connects with a jab.
Active ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Active is looking to clinch.
Half Assed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Active.
Half Assed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Active uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Half Assed.
Half Assed takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed stuns Active with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Active connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Half Assed's hands.
Half Assed scores with a jab to the head.
Half Assed connects with a single shot there.
Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Active.
Radio Active seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Half Assed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Half Assed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Half Assed misses with a straight left.
Active has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Active scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Active ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Half Assed lands with a nice body punch.
Half Assed defending well as Active loads up on a big left hand.
Active slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Active misses with an uppercut
letting Half Assed counter with a right hand. #T3#
Active throws a hook to the side of Half Assed's head but Half Assed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Half Assed moves forwards but Active connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Active fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Half Assed, pushing him back against the cage.
Half Assed swings wildly with an uppercut but Active uses good head movement to avoid it.
Half Assed tries to work over Active's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Active working aggressively here.
Active blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Half Assed lands with a light punch inside.
Half Assed throws a head punch that misses.
Half Assed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Active's elbow. #BC2#
Active breaks the clinch.
Active bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Half Assed's head.
Active's corner calls for a 1-2. Active obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Active wants to clinch but Half Assed slips to the side
and Half Assed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Active throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Half Assed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Half Assed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Half Assed slips under a jab from Active.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Active lands with a cross.
Active fails to land with a series of punches.
Active throws a hook but Half Assed blocks it.
Active dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Active keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Half Assed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Half Assed lands a nice shot to the body.
Active misses with a lunging right hand
and Half Assed counters with a nice uppercut.
Active catches Half Assed with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Active misses with a series of wild punches.
Active scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Radio Active seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Active takes the fight into the clinch.
Active fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Radio Active showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Radio Active's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Active avoids the body shot from Half Assed.
Active misses with a wild body shot.
Active just misses with a punch to the body.
Active scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Active fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Half Assed manages to avoid it.
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.
Active fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Half Assed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Active throws out the jab.
Half Assed is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Active fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Half Assed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Active fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Half Assed manages to avoid it.
Active's corner calls for a 1-2. Active obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed throws out a loose jab but Active uses good head movement to avoid it.
Active tries for a takedown but Half Assed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Half Assed moves out of range of the strikes.
Half Assed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Active throws out the jab.
Half Assed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Half Assed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Active throws a body shot but no joy.
Active takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Half Assed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Active counters with a right hand to the body.
Active throws a looping overhand right but Half Assed ducks down to avoid it.
Half Assed is looking to counter the offense by Active and move into the clinch.
Active connects with a good right hand that stumbles Half Assed. Half Assed circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Half Assed.
Active is not content to let Half Assed control the position. #SUB#
Half Assed tries for a kimura but Active is defending well.
Anti Half Assed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Half Assed is looking to take a break and control but Active is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Active is trying to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed trying to control the position but Active is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Half Assed remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Anti Half Assed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Half Assed looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Active gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Half Assed wants to control but Active is keeping him busy.
Active is trying to maintain the position but Half Assed is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Active is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Half Assed pulls his head out easily.
Active is staying active underneath Half Assed, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Half Assed is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Active sees it coming and defends easily.
Half Assed is keen to just control but Active is a slippery customer.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Active is in trouble now - Half Assed has advanced to mount!
Half Assed tries to control but Active wriggling away.
Active keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Active is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Half Assed goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Active turns into him and now he's in Half Assed's guard.
Active scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Radio Active.
I've got Active 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radio Active!
Radio Active decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: ICS 54
Date: Sep 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Half Assed misses with a looping left.
Half Assed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD#
Half Assed scores with a takedown into Bartoli's guard.
Half Assed looking to pass the guard.
Half Assed trying to control but Bartoli is working from the bottom.
Half Assed passes into half guard.
Bartoli wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed is trying to control. Bartoli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bartoli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Half Assed is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
Bartoli is not content to let Half Assed control the position.
Half Assed looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Half Assed is keen to just control but Bartoli is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Half Assed seems to be looking for submissions.
Half Assed trying to control the action but Bartoli is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Half Assed is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bartoli still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bartoli has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T2#
You can see the frustration on Half Assed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Half Assed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Half Assed gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Half Assed is holding on to half guard well.
Half Assed wants to improve his position but Bartoli is controlling well. #T3#
Bartoli wants to get back to his feet.
Bartoli prevents Half Assed from improving his position.
Bartoli wants to stand up but Half Assed has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Half Assed tries to get to full guard but Bartoli has control of the leg.
Half Assed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bartoli is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Half Assed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Half Assed manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Half Assed looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Half Assed working a defensive guard but Bartoli manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bartoli tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bartoli working away.
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 Anti Half Assed will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bartoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bartoli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Half Assed takes one to the side of the head.
Bartoli lands a leg kick that knocks Half Assed off balance momentarily.
Donk. Half Assed catches Bartoli right on the button with a cross.
Half Assed takes a swing at Bartoli's ribcage but misses.
Bartoli tries a head kick but it misses.
Bartoli digs a good body shot into Half Assed's ribs.
Half Assed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bartoli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bartoli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Half Assed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bartoli misses with a two punch combination.
Half Assed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bartoli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Half Assed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bartoli avoids the body shot from Half Assed.
Bartoli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bartoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Half Assed.
Bartoli works Half Assed's body with a nice hook.
Half Assed shoots in for a takedown but Bartoli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Half Assed drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bartoli misses with a looping left.
Nice straight punches there by Bartoli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bartoli.
Half Assed on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Half Assed defending well as Bartoli loads up on a big left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Half Assed. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Half Assed.
Bartoli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Half Assed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed moves out of range of the strikes.
Bartoli defending well as Half Assed loads up on a big left hand.
Bartoli misses with a hook. Half Assed ducked under it nicely.
Half Assed shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartoli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bartoli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Half Assed.
Bartoli fails to land with a series of punches.
Half Assed tests Bartoli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Half Assed throws a body punch but Bartoli moves out of range.
Bartoli appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bartoli throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Bartoli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Half Assed.
A little jabbing left from Bartoli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Half Assed blocks a jab.
Bartoli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bartoli misses with a straight right.
Half Assed was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Half Assed closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Half Assed has a couple of punches blocked by Bartoli.
Half Assed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Half Assed pushes Bartoli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Bartoli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Half Assed throws a hook but Bartoli avoids it easily.
Half Assed with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bartoli to score with a decent uppercut.
Half Assed tries to clinch up.
Bartoli tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Half Assed shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bartoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Half Assed moves out of range of the strikes.
Bartoli thumps Half Assed with a low kick.
Bartoli swats away the attempt to clinch by Half Assed.#T3#
Half Assed closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bartoli misses with the combination.
A combination from Bartoli does no damage.
Bartoli avoids the body shot from Half Assed.
Bartoli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Half Assed, as that shot connected.
Half Assed misses with a body shot.
Bartoli with a nice calf kick.
Bartoli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Half Assed. That did some damage!
Bartoli misses with a straight right.
Half Assed lands a body shot.
Bartoli lands with a shot to the body.
Bartoli fails to land with a series of punches.
Bartoli tries to land a leg kick but Half Assed saw it coming and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Half Assed.
Bartoli misses with a double jab. #T4#
Bartoli misses with a hook. Half Assed ducked under it nicely.
Half Assed lands a jab to the nose.
Bartoli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bartoli was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Valerio Bartoli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Half Assed misses the target.
Bartoli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Half Assed with a body shot.
Half Assed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Half Assed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bartoli. That's going to slow Half Assed down.
Bartoli ducks right into an uppercut from Half Assed.
Bartoli throws a chopping leg kick but Half Assed manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Half Assed misses with a body shot.
Bartoli feints a counter leg kick.
Half Assed cracks Bartoli with a good jab.
A cross from Half Assed lands.
Bartoli scores with a nice head shot.
Bartoli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valerio Bartoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartoli scores with a three punch combo!
A telegraphed right hand from Half Assed misses the target.
Bartoli misses with an uppercut. Half Assed saw that one coming.
Half Assed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Half Assed looks to score with a jab to the body but Bartoli is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valerio Bartoli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Bartoli slips a straight right by Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a hook but Bartoli blocks it.
Half Assed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bartoli.
Bartoli throws a hook but Half Assed avoids it easily.
Bartoli slips under a jab.
Bartoli thumps Half Assed with a low kick.
Bartoli cracks Half Assed with an open hand slap.
Half Assed bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bartoli's head.
Half Assed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Half Assed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Half Assed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Half Assed looks to throw the jab but Bartoli is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bartoli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Half Assed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bartoli.
Bartoli jabs Half Assed right on the nose. Half Assed blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed throws a body punch but Bartoli moves out of range.
Bartoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Half Assed.
Half Assed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Half Assed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Half Assed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Half Assed moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Bartoli moves away from the strike by Half Assed.
Bartoli stuns Half Assed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Half Assed tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Half Assed checks a leg kick nicely.
Half Assed looks to throw the jab but Bartoli is out of range.
Bartoli blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bartoli. That's going to slow Half Assed down.
Bartoli throws a front kick aimed at Half Assed's knee but Half Assed avoids it well.
Bartoli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Half Assed. That did some damage!
Half Assed doesn't manage to clinch there - Bartoli circles away.
Half Assed moves away from the strike by Bartoli.
Half Assed fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Half Assed backs off Bartoli throws a huge counter combo but Half Assed manages to avoid it all.
Half Assed looks to land a left hand but Bartoli moved out of range nicely.
Half Assed moves out of range as Bartoli strikes.
Bartoli misses with a double jab.
A low kick from Bartoli misses
and Half Assed counters with a nice uppercut.
Bartoli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Bartoli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Half Assed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bartoli.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Half Assed misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Half Assed.
Half Assed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bartoli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Half Assed takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Half Assed throws a body punch but Bartoli moves out of range.
Half Assed shoots in looking for a takedown but Bartoli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Half Assed's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Half Assed moves away from the strike by Bartoli.
Bartoli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Half Assed.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Half Assed.
Bartoli is pushing Half Assed's head away, looking to escape. Half Assed manages to hold on to the position though.
Half Assed trying to control the position but Bartoli is working away. #T3##SUB#
Half Assed is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bartoli has escaped the position, nice work there.
Half Assed prevents Bartoli from escaping the position.#SUB#
Half Assed tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Half Assed looking to control but instead Bartoli has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Half Assed working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bartoli's thigh. Bartoli counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Half Assed tries to free his leg and advance position but Bartoli is retaining full guard.
Bartoli keeping moving, preventing Half Assed from controlling successfully.
Half Assed is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bartoli is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Half Assed is looking to advance position but Bartoli has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Half Assed wants to control but Bartoli is having none of it.
Bartoli wants to get back to his feet but Half Assed is holding on tight.

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

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

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

Event: ICS 48
Date: Aug 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Half Assed looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoddler is just out of range.
Half Assed has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Psycho’s Elites in the buildup to the fight.
Half Assed blocks the body kick.
Half Assed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoddler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoddler connects with an inside leg kick.
Half Assed walks into a left hand.
Half Assed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoddler.
Stoddler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Half Assed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Stoddler.
Stoddler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Half Assed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Stoddler.
Half Assed misses with a hook.
Stoddler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Half Assed moves away from the strike by Stoddler.
Stoddler misses with a lunging right hand
and Half Assed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoddler feints and then cracks Half Assed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Half Assed down. #T1#
A jab from Stoddler misses.
Half Assed misses with a body shot.
Stoddler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Half Assed with a body shot.
Stoddler ducks under a wild hook from Half Assed.
Stoddler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Half Assed throws a body punch but Stoddler moves out of range.
Stoddler wants to slow Half Assed down by chopping away at his legs.
Stoddler lands a nice looking body kick.
Half Assed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Half Assed shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stoddler defending well as Half Assed loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Half Assed changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stoddler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stoddler has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Half Assed tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Half Assed tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Stoddler is letting Half Assed control him for a moment. #SUB#
Half Assed is trying to get an arm triangle but Stoddler is defending well. #SUB#
Half Assed is trying to get an arm triangle but Stoddler is defending well.
Half Assed trying to control the action but Stoddler is working from the bottom. #T3#
Stoddler wants to control but Half Assed postures up.
Stoddler is not content to let Half Assed control the position. #SUB#
Half Assed goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stoddler rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Half Assed's guard! Nice work there by Stoddler! #SUB#
Stoddler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stoddler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Half Assed trying to keep a closed guard but Stoddler is proving a slippery customer. #T4##SUB#
Half Assed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Half Assed has his foot on Stoddler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stoddler works his way back into a safe position though.
Half Assed looking to control.
Stoddler wants to control from the top but Half Assed keeps moving. #SUB#
Half Assed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stoddler defends well.
Half Assed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Anti Half Assed will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Half Assed fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stoddler avoids it really well and circles away.
Stoddler throws a jab when Half Assed was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Half Assed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Half Assed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Half Assed is looking to counter punch.
Half Assed shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Half Assed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut.
Stoddler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stoddler misses with a hook. Half Assed ducked under it nicely.
Half Assed fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stoddler avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Half Assed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoddler cracks Half Assed with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Half Assed scores with a jab. Stoddler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tud Stoddler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Half Assed walks into a left hand.
Half Assed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Half Assed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoddler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoddler misses with a straight left.
Half Assed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stoddler looks for the body kick but Half Assed saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Half Assed blocks the low kick.
Half Assed takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stoddler cracks Half Assed with an open hand slap.
Stoddler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Half Assed staying out of range there.
Stoddler is looking to slow Half Assed down with leg kicks.
Stoddler misses with a body shot.
Stoddler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stoddler throws a looping overhand right but Half Assed ducks down to avoid it.
Half Assed misses with a takedown attempt - Stoddler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Half Assed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Half Assed fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoddler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Half Assed.
Stoddler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Half Assed's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Stoddler drives through and clinches with Half Assed against the cage.
Half Assed lands with a short shot to the head.
Half Assed tries to work over Stoddler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Half Assed lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stoddler has a couple of punches blocked by Half Assed.
Stoddler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Half Assed blocks an uppercut.
Stoddler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Half Assed tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stoddler working aggressively here.
Half Assed has a couple of punches blocked by Stoddler.
Half Assed tries to throw a body punch but Stoddler avoids it by throwing Half Assed back against the cage. #T3#
Stoddler lands an uppercut.
Stoddler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Half Assed's elbow.
Stoddler lands an uppercut.
Half Assed wants to break the clinch but can't.
Half Assed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stoddler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stoddler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Half Assed misses with a body punch.
Half Assed misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stoddler.
Still in the clinch, Stoddler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stoddler misses with the head strike.
Half Assed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stoddler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Half Assed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stoddler backwards.
Half Assed jumps guard but Stoddler stands there with Half Assed around his waist. Half Assed gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stoddler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Half Assed tries to throw a body punch but Stoddler avoids it by throwing Half Assed back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stoddler blocking some punches.
Half Assed has a couple of punches blocked by Stoddler. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Stoddler as the two fighters clinch.
Half Assed misses with a body punch.
Stoddler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stoddler tries a body shot but Half Assed blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoddler.
Half Assed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoddler's elbow.
Half Assed tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stoddler smiles and moves away.
Half Assed with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stoddler to score with a decent uppercut.
Half Assed throws a body punch but Stoddler moves out of range.
Stoddler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Half Assed moves away.
Half Assed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stoddler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Stoddler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stoddler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stoddler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stoddler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Half Assed. That did some damage!
Half Assed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tud Stoddler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Stoddler lands with an overhand left.
Stoddler misses with a hook to the body
letting Half Assed counter with a right hand.
Half Assed staying out of range there.
Half Assed throwing a counter right hand but Stoddler manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Half Assed, as that shot connected. #ROC#Stoddler is rocked!
That kick from Stoddler tenderised Half Assed's leg. Half Assed is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stoddler is looking to clinch.
Stoddler scores with a leg kick.
Half Assed misses with a right hand
and Stoddler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Half Assed thinking.
Half Assed throws a hook to the side of Stoddler's head but Stoddler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stoddler thuds a left hand into Half Assed's body.
Stoddler throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Half Assed counter with a right hand.
Stoddler is still on wobbly legs! Can Half Assed finish him?
Stoddler gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Half Assed gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anti Half Assed!
An intense looking Anti Half Assed took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'YOU LIKE THAT!?'.

Event: ICS 44
Date: Jul 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bamalog swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Half Assed counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bamalog wants to get back to his feet but Half Assed is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Half Assed sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bamalog is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Half Assed is controlling him.
Bamalog keeping moving, preventing Half Assed from controlling successfully.
Half Assed looking to pass the guard.
Half Assed stops Bamalog from standing up.
Half Assed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bamalog swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Half Assed thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bamalog wants to stand and escape but Half Assed is having none of it. #ES2#
Bamalog pushes Half Assed off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bamalog throws a series of punches but Half Assed avoids them all with ease. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Half Assed. Bamalog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Half Assed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Half Assed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bamalog. Bamalog obviously looking to wear him down.
Bamalog thows a leg kick but Half Assed checks it #TD#
and Half Assed counters with a single leg into guard. Bamalog didn't expect that.
Half Assed trying to control the position from guard on top but Bamalog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bamalog wants to get back to his feet but Half Assed passes into half guard.
Bamalog wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Half Assed is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Half Assed wants to pass the guard but Bamalog is defending well.
Half Assed prevents Bamalog from standing back up.
Bamalog wants to stand back up but Half Assed manages to pass into side control.
Bamalog is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Half Assed asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
Half Assed staying calm.#SUB#
Half Assed tries for a kimura but Bamalog is defending well.
Half Assed controlling the position.
Bamalog is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Half Assed has just dragged him back down to the mat.
A lull in the action here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Bamalog is trying to get back to his feet.
Half Assed taking a breather here.
Half Assed trying to control the action but Bamalog is working from the bottom.
Half Assed prevents Bamalog from escaping the position.#ES2#
Bamalog throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bamalog ducks right into an uppercut from Half Assed.
That kick from Bamalog tenderised Half Assed's leg. Half Assed is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bamalog throws a leg kick #TD#
and Half Assed counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Bamalog explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bamalog will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bamalog throws a head kick that misses.
Half Assed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Half Assed misses with a looping left.
Bamalog cracks Half Assed with an open hand slap.
Bamalog chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab, jab by Bamalog - just one landing.
Bamalog slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Bamalog.
Half Assed moves out of range of the body kick from Bamalog.
Bamalog staying out of range there.
Bamalog counters with a body kick.
Bamalog looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bamalog fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bamalog.
Half Assed throws a jab but it's blocked by Bamalog.
Bamalog throws a leg kick but Half Assed moved away.
Bamalog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Half Assed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Half Assed throws an overhand right that lands on Bamalog's shoulder, as Bamalog tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Teke Bamalog 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#
Half Assed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bamalog was well out of range. Poor timing from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut.
Bamalog throws out a counter right but Half Assed avoids it with no problem.
Half Assed throws the left hand but Bamalog avoids the punch easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bamalog.
Half Assed is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bamalog takes one on the button.
Bamalog connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Half Assed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bamalog swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bamalog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Half Assed feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Half Assed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bamalog throws out a powerful jab.
Bamalog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Half Assed was well out of range. Poor timing from Bamalog.
Half Assed throwing a counter right hand but Bamalog manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamalog connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Half Assed's hands.
Half Assed digs a good body shot into Bamalog's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Half Assed defending well as Bamalog loads up on a big left hand.
Half Assed is looking to counter punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Half Assed blocks the leg kick.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut.
Bamalog throws out a counter right but Half Assed avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Bamalog.
Teke Bamalog seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Bamalog misses with a hook
and Half Assed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bamalog plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Teke Bamalog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Half Assed looks to score with a jab to the body but Bamalog is just out of range.
Bamalog throws a right hand that misses
and Half Assed counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bamalog thinking.
Bamalog connects with a nice looking jab.
Bamalog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Half Assed.
Half Assed slips a jab from Bamalog.
Teke Bamalog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bamalog scores with a nice strike.
Bamalog throws an overhand right that lands on Half Assed's shoulder, as Half Assed tries to avoid the shot.
Bamalog attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bamalog fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bamalog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bamalog lands a nice leg kick that just misses Half Assed's sensitive parts.
Half Assed throws a shot from downtown. Bamalog moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Half Assed looks to land a left hand but Bamalog moved out of range nicely.
Bamalog tries to land a leg kick but Half Assed saw it coming and moves away.
Bamalog scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Half Assed looks to score with a jab to the body but Bamalog is just out of range.
Bamalog tests Half Assed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Half Assed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bamalog as he jumps to the side.
Half Assed scores with a jab to the jaw.
Half Assed checks a leg kick nicely.
Half Assed is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Half Assed checks a leg kick.
Half Assed misses with a body punch
and Bamalog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Half Assed slips under a jab from Bamalog.
Half Assed darts in looking for a takedown but Bamalog gets double underhooks and turns Half Assed into the cage.
Half Assed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Half Assed misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Bamalog.
Half Assed throwing a counter right hand but Bamalog manages to avoid it.
A big right from Bamalog misses.
Bamalog cracks Half Assed with a good jab.
The fighters circling - Bamalog throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Half Assed.
Bamalog swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bamalog scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Half Assed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bamalog throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Half Assed takes one to the side of the head.
Half Assed walks into a jab.
Half Assed jabs Bamalog right on the nose. Bamalog blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Teke Bamalog has been cut.
Bamalog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Half Assed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bamalog moves away.
Bamalog tries a quick counter leg kick but Half Assed is wise to it.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Bamalog.
Bamalog looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Half Assed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bamalog manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Bamalog 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bamalog 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.
Bamalog with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bamalog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bamalog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
Bamalog works the jab nicely.
Bamalog lands a slapping body shot.
Bamalog feints and then cracks Half Assed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Half Assed down.
An inside leg kick from Bamalog misses.
Half Assed throws a jab when Bamalog was well out of range.
Bamalog lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bamalog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Half Assed throws out the jab.
Bamalog throws a low kick but Half Assed avoids it.
Half Assed attempts a counter takedown but Bamalog avoids it well and moves away.
Half Assed defending well as Bamalog loads up on a big left hand.
Half Assed swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bamalog looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bamalog throws a hook but Half Assed avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bamalog with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Half Assed cracks Bamalog with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bamalog throws a right hand that Half Assed ducks under and follows up with a left that Half Assed also avoids with ease.
Bamalog circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Bamalog on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teke Bamalog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Teke Bamalog's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Half Assed misses with a hook.
Bamalog ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bamalog misses with a low kick.
Half Assed was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Half Assed throws a shot from downtown. Bamalog moves away and avoids it.
Half Assed throws a shot from downtown. Bamalog moves away and avoids it.
Bamalog swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bamalog moves away.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Bamalog.
Half Assed swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Half Assed manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bamalog on his heels. He'll look to pass Bamalog's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Bamalog uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Half Assed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bamalog throws out the jab.
Bamalog throws a jab but it's blocked by Half Assed.
Bamalog punishes Half Assed's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bamalog avoids the body shot from Half Assed.
Half Assed takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Half Assed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bamalog.
Half Assed throws a jab but it's blocked by Bamalog.
Bamalog keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Bamalog connects with a nice looking jab.
Bamalog throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Half Assed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Half Assed scores with a hook.
Half Assed misses with a hook. Bamalog ducked under it nicely.
Bamalog thows a leg kick but Half Assed checks it
and Half Assed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Half Assed staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Half Assed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bamalog wants to land a leg kick but Half Assed is out of range.
Half Assed throwing a counter right hand but Bamalog manages to avoid it.
Bamalog swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Half Assed.
Half Assed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bamalog is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Half Assed staying out of range there.
Bamalog slips a straight right by Half Assed.
Bamalog cracks Half Assed with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bamalog moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bamalog looks to land a left hand but Half Assed moved out of range nicely.
Bamalog connects with a jab.
Half Assed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anti Half Assed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bamalog wants to land a leg kick but Half Assed is out of range.
As Bamalog tries to get set, Half Assed tries to push him back and clinch up but Bamalog manages to avoid the attempt.
Half Assed looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bamalog scoring well with a low kick there.
Bamalog misses with a body kick.
That kick from Bamalog tenderised Half Assed's leg. Half Assed is trying to keep his angry face on.
Half Assed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Half Assed takes a swing at Bamalog's ribcage but misses.
Bamalog tries a low kick but Half Assed avoids it.
Bamalog cracks Half Assed with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bamalog lands a jab.
Half Assed walks into a stiff left hand from Bamalog.
Half Assed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bamalog.
Bamalog tried to score with a low kick but Half Assed checks it.
Bamalog wants to slow Half Assed down by chopping away at his legs.
A clash of legs there as Half Assed blocks the low kick.
Half Assed blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Bamalog.
Half Assed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Half Assed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Half Assed stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Half Assed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bamalog throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Half Assed.
Half Assed drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bamalog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bamalog cracks Half Assed with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bamalog connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Half Assed defending well as Bamalog loads up on a big left hand.
Half Assed throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bamalog scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bamalog wants to land a leg kick but Half Assed is out of range.
Bamalog loads up on a big right hand but Half Assed slips the punch.
Bamalog getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
A slow jab from Half Assed misses its intended target.
Bamalog keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bamalog throws a body punch but Half Assed moves out of range.
Bamalog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bamalog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Half Assed. #TD#
Bamalog tries to sprawl but Half Assed drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Bamalog kicks off Half Assed and gets to his feet.
Bamalog throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bamalog slips under a jab from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a hook. Bamalog ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Bamalog is predictable there
and Half Assed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Half Assed moves away from the strike by Bamalog.
Bamalog feints and then cracks Half Assed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Half Assed down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Half Assed looks to land a left hand but Bamalog moved out of range nicely.
Bamalog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Half Assed tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Bamalog.
Jab by Half Assed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teke Bamalog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bamalog has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teke Bamalog!
Our winner, Teke Bamalog, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ICS 35
Date: May 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoddler misses with a low kick.
Half Assed smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stoddler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Tud Stoddler has been cut.
Stoddler ducks under a wild hook from Half Assed.#CL#
Stoddler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Half Assed is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stoddler is defending well for now.
Stoddler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Half Assed lands a right hand.
Stoddler struggles to land a body shot inside as Half Assed controls his hands.
Stoddler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stoddler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stoddler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Stoddler.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Half Assed.
Stoddler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Half Assed lands with a left to the head.
Half Assed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Half Assed lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Half Assed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Stoddler. #T1#
Half Assed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stoddler lands a nice uppercut.
Stoddler scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Stoddler on the inside.
Stoddler misses with some punches.
Half Assed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Half Assed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Half Assed fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Half Assed scores with a shot to the side of Stoddler's head. #ROC2#Stoddler is rocked!
Half Assed misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Stoddler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Half Assed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stoddler blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Half Assed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoddler.
A right hook to the body lands for Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoddler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoddler.
Stoddler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Half Assed throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoddler.
Stoddler working aggressively here.
Stoddler misses with the head strike.
Half Assed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stoddler backwards.
Half Assed misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoddler throws a punch but it's blocked by Half Assed.
Stoddler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Half Assed lands a body punch.
Half Assed presses Stoddler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stoddler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Half Assed cracks Stoddler with a nice body shot.
Stoddler is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoddler.
Half Assed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stoddlers head.
Half Assed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Half Assed lands a big right hand that drops Stoddler! The killer instinct kicks in and Half Assed finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Half Assed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anti Half Assed!
As Anti Half Assed got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: YOU LIKE THAT!?'.

Event: ICS 29
Date: May 03, 2020

#R1#
Half Assed cracks Bartoli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bartoli throws a low kick but Half Assed moves out of range easily.
Bartoli 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.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Bartoli.
Bartoli throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Half Assed counters by clinching up.
Bartoli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Half Assed has him pressed against the cage.
Half Assed pushes Bartoli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Half Assed swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Half Assed's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bartoli is trying to force a seperation but Half Assed has the dominant position.
Bartoli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Half Assed jumps guard but Bartoli stands there with Half Assed around his waist. Half Assed gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Half Assed misses with some punches.
Half Assed is trying to pull guard but Bartoli has him pressed against the cage.
Half Assed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bartoli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Half Assed has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Half Assed. #BC2#
Bartoli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bartoli cracks Half Assed with a good jab.
The fighters circling - Bartoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Half Assed gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartoli is looking to break free of the clinch but Half Assed has double underhooks.
Bartoli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Half Assed has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Bartoli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
The fighters circling - Half Assed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Half Assed lands a jab.
Half Assed scores with a hook to the body. Bartoli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bartoli lands a right hook to the body.
Bartoli's corner calls for a 1-2. Bartoli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bartoli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Half Assed.
Bartoli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bartoli swings for the body but Half Assed moves out of range.
Half Assed moves out of range as Bartoli strikes.
Half Assed swings for the body but Bartoli moves out of range.
Half Assed gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bartoli.
Bartoli misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut there from Bartoli.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut.
Bartoli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartoli throws out a powerful jab.
Half Assed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bartoli walks into a stiff left hand from Half Assed.#T2#
Half Assed lands a glancing blow to the side of Bartoli's head.
Bartoli throws a right hand that misses
and Half Assed counters with a stiff right hand.
Half Assed just misses with a punch to the body.
Valerio Bartoli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Bartoli misses its intended target.
Half Assed blocks a jab.
Bartoli throws a right hand that misses
and Bartoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Half Assed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bartoli throws an off balance right hand
enabling Half Assed to counter with a crisp jab.
Half Assed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Half Assed connects with a crisp jab.
Bartoli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bartoli.
Half Assed takes a swing at Bartoli's ribcage but misses.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Bartoli.
Half Assed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bartoli.
Half Assed avoids the body shot from Bartoli.
Bartoli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Half Assed checks the leg kick nicely there. #T3#
A clash of legs there as Half Assed blocks the low kick.
Bartoli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bartoli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a hook. Bartoli ducked under it nicely.
Half Assed takes one to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Bartoli.
Bartoli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Half Assed counters with a nice uppercut.
Bartoli lands a jab.
Bartoli loads up on a big right hand but Half Assed slips the punch.
Half Assed smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Half Assed throws a looping overhand right but Bartoli ducks down to avoid it.
Bartoli misses with a left hand
and Half Assed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartoli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bartoli connects with a looping right hand.
Half Assed takes one to the chin there.
Bartoli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Half Assed throws out the jab.
Half Assed thuds a left hand into Bartoli's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bartoli.#T4#
Bartoli misses with a straight left.
Half Assed throws a lazy right hand but Bartoli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bartoli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Half Assed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot by Bartoli.
Bartoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bartoli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Half Assed has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Half Assed there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bartoli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Half Assed misses.
Bartoli punishes Half Assed's body with a nice straight punch.
Half Assed takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bartoli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Bartoli.
The fighters circling - Half Assed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bartoli slips under a jab.
Bartoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Half Assed shoots in for a takedown but Bartoli shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Valerio Bartoli will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Half Assed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bartoli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Half Assed to counter with a crisp jab.
Bartoli misses with a straight right.
Half Assed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bartoli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Half Assed looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bartoli slips under a jab from Half Assed.
Bartoli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Half Assed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bartoli.
Bartoli connects with a nice looking jab.
Bartoli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Half Assed.
Bartoli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bartoli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bartoli.
Bartoli misses with a hook to the body
letting Half Assed counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartoli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Half Assed slips a straight right by Bartoli.
Bartoli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bartoli cracks Half Assed with an open hand slap.#T1#
Bartoli lunges at Half Assed with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Half Assed's hand.
Half Assed takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Half Assed lands with a nice body punch.
Bartoli tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Half Assed tries to clinch but Bartoli is having none of it.
Valerio Bartoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Bartoli catches Half Assed right on the button with a cross.
Half Assed scores with a nice head shot.
Half Assed throws a body punch but Bartoli moves out of range.
Bartoli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Half Assed defending well as Bartoli loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Half Assed misses the target.
Bartoli throws a lazy right hand but Half Assed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Half Assed.
Half Assed tries to clinch but Bartoli moves out of range.
Half Assed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bartoli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Half Assed is looking to clinch but Bartoli is avoiding it.
Half Assed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bartoli.
Bartoli throws a lazy right hand but Half Assed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bartoli misses with a low kick as Half Assed jumps back.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T2#
Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bartoli.
Bartoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Half Assed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bartoli moves out of range as Half Assed strikes.
Half Assed throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed right hand from Half Assed misses the target.
Bartoli slips a straight right by Half Assed.
Bartoli scores with a jab to the head.
Half Assed throws a hook but Bartoli avoids it easily.
Bartoli connects with the punch.
Half Assed is looking to clinch but Bartoli is avoiding it.
Half Assed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bartoli blocks a jab.
Half Assed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut lands for Half Assed. That snapped Bartoli's head back.
Bartoli lands a nice looking body shot.
Half Assed lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
A punch combination from Half Assed misses.
Bartoli misses with a hook. Half Assed ducked under it nicely.
Half Assed throws the left hand but Bartoli avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Half Assed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bartoli, pushing him back against the cage.
Half Assed lands a right hand.
Bartoli is trying to push Half Assed away but Half Assed has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Bartoli breaks the clinch.
Bartoli tests Half Assed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bartoli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Half Assed shoots in looking for a takedown but Bartoli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Half Assed's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Half Assed moves out of range as Bartoli strikes.
Half Assed takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bartoli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bartoli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Half Assed takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Valerio Bartoli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd cheers as Bartoli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Half Assed doesn't seem phased though.
Bartoli blocks a jab.#T4#
Half Assed moves away from the strike by Bartoli.
Half Assed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bartoli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bartoli connects with a nice looking jab.
Bartoli misses with a low kick as Half Assed jumps back.
Half Assed lands a jab to Bartoli's midsection.
Good leg kick by Bartoli there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bartoli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bartoli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bartoli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Half Assed misses with a hook. Bartoli ducked under it nicely.
Half Assed scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Half Assed misses with a wild body shot.
Half Assed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bartoli.
A lazy left from Bartoli finds it's target.
Half Assed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bartoli.
Half Assed misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Valerio Bartoli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Bartoli.
Bartoli lands a really nice looking cross but Half Assed seems unphased.
Bartoli lands a really nice looking cross but Half Assed seems unphased.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut. Bartoli saw that one coming.
Half Assed on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bartoli misses with a looping left.
Half Assed wants to clinch.
Bartoli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Half Assed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Half Assed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bartoli throws a shot from downtown. Half Assed moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartoli misses with a looping left.
Half Assed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bartoli.
Bartoli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Half Assed in his tracks.
A slow jab from Bartoli misses its intended target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bartoli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bartoli cracks Half Assed with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Bartoli tests Half Assed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Bartoli.
Half Assed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bartoli connects with a leg kick. Half Assed looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Half Assed defending well as Bartoli loads up on a big left hand.
Half Assed moves out of range of the strikes.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bartoli moves away.
Half Assed slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bartoli misses with an uppercut
and Half Assed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bartoli throws a leg kick that misses.
Bartoli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bartoli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bartoli takes a swing at Half Assed's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Half Assed tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Half Assed misses with a straight right.
Half Assed looks to score with a jab to the body but Bartoli is just out of range.
Half Assed walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartoli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anti Half Assed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bartoli connects with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Half Assed. Beautiful body shot.
Half Assed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bartoli works the jab nicely.
Bartoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Half Assed throws the left hand but Bartoli avoids the punch easily.
Bartoli cracks Half Assed with a right hand to the side of the head.
Half Assed staying out of range there.
Bartoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Half Assed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A clash of legs there as Half Assed blocks the low kick.
A swing and a miss from Bartoli.
Half Assed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bartoli slips a jab from Half Assed.
Half Assed slips under a jab from Bartoli.
Half Assed stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab, jab by Bartoli - just one landing.
Half Assed throws out a loose jab but Bartoli uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Bartoli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Half Assed on the side of the head.
Bartoli clobbers Half Assed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bartoli throws a hook but Half Assed blocks it.
Half Assed swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bartoli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Half Assed counters with a straight right hand.
Bartoli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bartoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bartoli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#
Bartoli is rocked!
Bartoli cracks Half Assed with a good jab.
Valerio Bartoli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Half Assed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bartoli in his tracks.
Bartoli is still on wobbly legs! Can Half Assed finish him?
Bartoli throws a head kick that misses.
Bartoli takes a swing at Half Assed's ribcage but misses.
Bartoli throws an off balance right hand
and Half Assed counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bartoli thinking.
Bartoli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Half Assed shoots in for a double leg but Bartoli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bartoli throws a hook but Half Assed avoids it easily.
Bartoli seems to have recovered his senses.
Half Assed throws an overhand right that lands on Bartoli's shoulder, as Bartoli tries to avoid the shot.
Bartoli misses with a body punch
and Half Assed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Bartoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bartoli darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Bartoli misses with a hook. Half Assed ducked under it nicely.
Half Assed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bartoli.
Half Assed tries to clinch there but Bartoli circles away.
Bartoli throws a right hand that misses
and Half Assed counters with a stiff right hand.
Bartoli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bartoli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Half Assed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bartoli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bartoli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bartoli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Half Assed throws a hook but Bartoli avoids it easily.
Bartoli throws a poor cross that misses
letting Half Assed counter with a right hand.
Bartoli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartoli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a hook to the side of Bartoli's head but Bartoli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut. Bartoli saw that one coming.
Bartoli cracks the inside of Half Assed's front leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valerio Bartoli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bartoli 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: ICS 23
Date: Apr 12, 2020

#R1#
Honey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Half Assed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Honey. Half Assed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Half Assed staying out of range there.
Honey has been working on his boxing with his coaches at King's Cross MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Honey misses with a left hand
and Half Assed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Half Assed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Honey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Honey defending well as Half Assed loads up on a big left hand.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Honey.
Honey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Half Assed takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Honey throws a hook to the side of Half Assed's head but Half Assed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Half Assed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Honey as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Half Assed has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Honey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Half Assed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Half Assed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Honey at a distance.
Honey missing with a left hand there. Half Assed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Half Assed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Honey.
Half Assed connects with a body shot.
Honey walks into a stiff left hand from Half Assed.
Nice shot by Half Assed.
Half Assed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Honey.
Half Assed misses with a shot to the body
letting Honey counter with a right hand.
Half Assed misses with a hook.
Hugh Honey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Half Assed misses with a left hand
and Honey counters with a stiff right hand.
Honey lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Half Assed lands a really nice looking cross but Honey seems unphased.
A left lands for Half Assed.#T2#
Honey thows a leg kick but Half Assed checks it
and Half Assed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Half Assed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Honey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Half Assed.
Honey throwing a counter right hand but Half Assed manages to avoid it.
Half Assed tries to clinch up
and Honey counters with a straight right hand.
Half Assed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Honey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Half Assed is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Honey had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice straight punches there by Half Assed. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Half Assed.
Nice shot lands for Half Assed.
Half Assed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#
Honey is rocked!#CL2#
Honey tries to keep at a distance but Half Assed has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oh Honey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice left hand lands by Half Assed.
Honey blocking some punches.
Half Assed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Honey backwards.
Half Assed creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Honey with a big uppercut! Honey tries to clinch up but Half Assed pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Honey to the mat! Honey covers up and Half Assed unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anti Half Assed!
Post fight, an emotional Anti Half Assed said 'YOU LIKE THAT!?'.

Event: ICS 16
Date: Mar 22, 2020

#R1#
Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beliy.
Half Assed throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beliy's waist but Beliy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Half Assed off to one side.
It looked like Beliy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Half Assed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Beliy lands a head kick!
Beliy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Beliy throws an overhand right that lands on Half Assed's shoulder, as Half Assed tries to avoid the shot.
Beliy throws a body kick that misses.
Beliy misses with a two punch combination.
Sasha Beliy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Half Assed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Beliy.
Half Assed swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beliy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Half Assed.
It looked like Beliy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Half Assed.
Beliy lands with a nice body punch.
Beliy scores with a sloppy right hand. Half Assed should have avoided that one.
Half Assed misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.
Beliy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Beliy staying out of range there.
Half Assed looks to score with a jab to the body but Beliy is just out of range.#T1#
Beliy clobbers Half Assed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Beliy throws a leg kick but Half Assed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Half Assed feints the counter takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Half Assed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Half Assed shoots in for a takedown but Beliy shows good takedown defense.
Beliy looks to throw a body kick
and Half Assed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Half Assed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beliy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beliy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Half Assed.
Sasha Beliy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Half Assed.
Beliy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Half Assed.
Beliy misses with a looping right.
Half Assed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beliy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Half Assed stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beliy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Half Assed's sensitive parts.
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!
Half Assed ducks right into an uppercut from Beliy.
Beliy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Half Assed to score with a decent uppercut.
Beliy throws a sloppy body shot
and Half Assed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Beliy throws a leg kick
and Half Assed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Half Assed throws a nice looking combination but Beliy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beliy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Half Assed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beliy avoids the body shot from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a looping right.
Beliy misses with a series of wild punches.
Beliy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beliy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Beliy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Half Assed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beliy. Beliy obviously looking to wear him down.
Half Assed scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beliy lands with an uppercut that bounces Half Assed off the cage and back into range.
Beliy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
An inside leg kick lands from Beliy. #T3#
Beliy slips a jab from Half Assed.
Beliy moves away from the strike by Half Assed.
Beliy moves out of range of the strikes.
Sasha Beliy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Half Assed scores with a jab to the body.
Beliy jabs at Half Assed's body.
Half Assed connects with the punch.
It looks like Beliy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Half Assed 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.
Nice defenses there by Half Assed.
Half Assed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beliy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Half Assed blocks a jab.
Half Assed goes for a double leg but Beliy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Beliy continues to drive forward.
Beliy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Half Assed tries for a takedown but Beliy circles away easily
and Beliy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beliy misses with a head kick.
Beliy misses with a wild body shot.
And Half Assed tries to counter it with a takedown but Beliy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Half Assed does it's job there.#T4#
Half Assed takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beliy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Half Assed darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beliy misses with a lunging right hand
and Half Assed counters with a nice uppercut.
Half Assed moves out of range as Beliy strikes.
Beliy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Half Assed circles away quickly and effectively.
Half Assed tries to clinch up.
Half Assed scores with a hook.
Beliy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Half Assed misses with a straight left.
Beliy throws a head kick but Half Assed moves out of range.
A big left from Beliy misses.
A little jabbing left from Half Assed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beliy throws a hook but Half Assed blocks it.
Beliy misses with a combination
and Half Assed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Half Assed. Beliy does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sasha Beliy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Half Assed misses with an uppercut
and Beliy counters with a stiff right hand.
Half Assed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Half Assed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Half Assed blocks a low kick nicely.
Beliy just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Beliy.
Half Assed tries to counter with a clinch but Beliy shakes him off and moves away.
Beliy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Half Assed's calf.
Sasha Beliy is winning the standup battle so far.
Half Assed connects with a right hand. Beliy shakes it off.
Beliy misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed avoids the head kick by Beliy.
Beliy throws a head kick but Half Assed moves out of range.
Beliy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Half Assed finds it's way round the side to connect with Beliy's head.
Beliy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Half Assed throws the left hand but Beliy avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Beliy cracks Half Assed with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Beliy.
Beliy throws a sloppy head kick and Half Assed moves out of range easily.
Beliy throws a sloppy head kick and Half Assed moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beliy tries to avoid it but Half Assed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beliy to the ground. Beliy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beliy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Half Assed can do to turn this around?
Beliy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Half Assed.
Half Assed connects with a nice looking jab.
Beliy misses with a straight left.
Beliy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beliy slips a jab from Half Assed.
Half Assed lands a head shot.
Half Assed lands with a cross. #ROC2#
Beliy is rocked!
Half Assed lands with a nice body punch.
Oh Beliy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Half Assed lands a nice shot that snaps Beliy's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beliy looks up at the clock. Bad move! Half Assed lands a right hand from hell, dropping Beliy. Half Assed pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anti Half Assed!
Anti Half Assed took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'YOU LIKE THAT!?'.

Event: EMP Piano vs Tower 3
Date: Feb 16, 2020

#R1#
Half Assed misses with a wild body shot.
Half Assed connects with a body shot.
Bulletzowich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Half Assed throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Bulletzowich tries to keep at a distance but Half Assed has taken the fight into the clinch.
Half Assed throws a punch but it's blocked by Bulletzowich. #BC2#
Half Assed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bulletzowich connects with a nice looking jab.
Half Assed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Half Assed shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bulletzowich but Bulletzowich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bulletzowich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bulletzowich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Half Assed stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut. Bulletzowich saw that one coming.
Half Assed throws a hook but Bulletzowich avoids it easily.
Half Assed thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Bulletzowich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bulletzowich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Half Assed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bulletzowich throws a combination that misses
letting Half Assed counter with a right hand.
Bulletzowich throws a lazy right hand but Half Assed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Half Assed just misses with a punch to the body.
Half Assed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bulletzowich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bulletzowich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Half Assed has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bulletzowich staying out of range there.
Bulletzowich defending well as Half Assed loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Bulletzowich shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bulletzowich was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Half Assed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed wants to control but Bulletzowich postures up.
Half Assed is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Bulletzowich.
Half Assed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bulletzowich throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Half Assed wants to control but Bulletzowich postures up.
Half Assed manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Half Assed controlling the position for now.
Bulletzowich is thwarting Half Assed's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Half Assed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Half Assed wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Bulletzowich keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Half Assed moves into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bulletzowich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Half Assed looking to control. #SUB2#
Bulletzowich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Half Assed has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bulletzowich has managed to get both his arms back between Half Assed's legs - danger averted.
We've been hearing good reports from Bulletzowich'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.
Half Assed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Half Assed pulls Bulletzowich in close to his closed guard and prevents Bulletzowich from doing any damage or advancing position.
Half Assed is trying to keep Bulletzowich in close. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Half Assed looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Half Assed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bulletzowich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Half Assed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Half Assed wants to sweep but no luck.
Half Assed is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Half Assed 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anti Half Assed will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bulletzowich pinned against the cage. Bulletzowich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Half Assed takes a swing at Bulletzowich's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Half Assed lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bulletzowich doesn't seem phased though.
Half Assed misses with a straight left.
Bulletzowich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Half Assed takes a jab right on the kisser.
Half Assed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bulletzowich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Half Assed's head backwards.
Bulletzowich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Half Assed as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulletzowich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Bulletzowich looking to score a takedown here. Half Assed is defending well but Bulletzowich drives through and ends up in Half Assed's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Half Assed has his foot on Bulletzowich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bulletzowich works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Half Assed had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bulletzowich defends it easily.#SUB2#
Half Assed looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bulletzowich passes into side control.
Half Assed gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bulletzowich is thwarting Half Assed's attempts to control the position.
Half Assed has hold of Bulletzowich's hands but Bulletzowich slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Half Assed gets back to full guard.
Half Assed looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Bulletzowich throwing strikes but missing.
Half Assed looking to control.
Half Assed is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Half Assed had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bulletzowich defends it easily.#SUB2#
Half Assed looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bulletzowich passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Half Assed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Half Assed is looking for a sweep.
Half Assed gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Half Assed actively working from the bottom here.
Half Assed trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Half Assed wants to hold on but Bulletzowich pushes him away.#T4#
Half Assed sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Half Assed moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Half Assed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Half Assed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bulletzowich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Half Assed has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bulletzowich has managed to get both his arms back between Half Assed's legs - danger averted.
Half Assed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bulletzowich manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Half Assed wants to control from the top but Bulletzowich keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Bulletzowich dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Half Assed throws the left hand but Bulletzowich avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Half Assed. That snapped Bulletzowich's head back.
The fighters circling - Bulletzowich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bulletzowich slips a jab from Half Assed.
Anti Half Assed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Half Assed slips under a jab.
Half Assed misses with a hook. Bulletzowich ducked under it nicely.
Bulletzowich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bulletzowich missing with a left hand there. Half Assed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Half Assed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bulletzowich at a distance.
Bulletzowich lands a body shot.
Half Assed has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Half Assed there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulletzowich tries to clinch there but Half Assed circles away.
Half Assed feints the counter takedown.
Half Assed throws a body shot but no joy.
Half Assed bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bulletzowich's head.
Bulletzowich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bulletzowich lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Half Assed throws the left hand but Bulletzowich avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Bulletzowich.#CL2#
Half Assed has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Half Assed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice jab there from Half Assed.
Bulletzowich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Half Assed.
Bulletzowich takes one on the button.
Half Assed misses with a body shot.
Bulletzowich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bulletzowich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Bulletzowich throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Half Assed tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bulletzowich is in Half Assed's guard.
Boris Bulletzowich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Half Assed looking for subs off his back but Bulletzowich has passed one foot through into half guard.
Half Assed is trying to maintain the position but Bulletzowich is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Half Assed is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Half Assed looking for submissions off his back.
Bulletzowich working Half Assed over with strikes.
Half Assed tries to get to full guard but Bulletzowich has control of the leg.
Bulletzowich wants to take a breather but Half Assed is having none of it.
Half Assed trying to control but Bulletzowich postures up. #T3#
Bulletzowich prevents Half Assed from improving his position.
Well, if Bulletzowich 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.
Half Assed regains full guard. Nicely done.
Half Assed has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bulletzowich has passed into side control.
Half Assed tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Half Assed is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Half Assed sneaks back into half guard.
Bulletzowich works his way into side control.
Half Assed manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Half Assed avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bulletzowich.
Half Assed tries to roll over but Bulletzowich keeps him under control.
Bulletzowich working Half Assed over with strikes.
Half Assed regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bulletzowich.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anti Half Assed.
I think Half Assed has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anti Half Assed!
As Anti Half Assed got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: YOU LIKE THAT!?'.

Event: EMP Rock vs Beliy
Date: Jan 05, 2020

#R1#
A shot to the body from Wood misses
and Half Assed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Half Assed manages to avoid it.
Wood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A looping hook to the body misses from Half Assed. Wood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Wood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Half Assed doesn't seem phased though.
Half Assed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Half Assed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from Half Assed.
A telegraphed right hand from Half Assed misses the target.
Wood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Half Assed throws a body shot but no joy.
Wood throws out a counter right but Half Assed avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Half Assed misses its intended target.
Wood looks to score with a jab to the body but Half Assed is just out of range.
Wood 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.
Wood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Half Assed.
Wood is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Half Assed rather than just go for the knockout.
Half Assed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wood.
A slow jab from Wood misses its intended target.
Wood works Half Assed's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Wood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Willie Wood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Half Assed takes one to the side of the head.
Wood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Half Assed looks to score with a jab to the body but Wood is just out of range.
Half Assed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Half Assed.
Wood takes a swing at Half Assed's ribcage but misses.
Half Assed closes the distance and clinches up with Wood, looking for a takedown. Half Assed pushes Wood against the cage but Wood circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Wood misses.
Half Assed misses the jab.
Half Assed throws a shot from downtown. Wood moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Half Assed darts in and clinches Wood up against the cage.
Half Assed tries a body shot but Wood blocks it.
Half Assed throws a punch but it's blocked by Wood.
Wood misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wood just misses with a elbow thrown towards Half Assed's brow.
Half Assed lands a right hand. #BC#
Half Assed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
Wood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Wood misses the target.
Half Assed misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Half Assed takes a kick to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Wood 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good work by Half Assed as he checks the leg kick.
Wood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Half Assed.
Wood slips a jab from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a lazy right hand but Wood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Half Assed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No luck for Half Assed with that takedown attempt.
Wood 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.
Wood is looking to slow Half Assed down with leg kicks.
Half Assed avoids the body shot from Wood.
Half Assed throws an overhand right that lands on Wood's shoulder, as Wood tries to avoid the shot.
Wood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed throws a body shot but no joy.
Half Assed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Half Assed takes a swing at Wood's ribcage but misses.
Wood slips a straight right by Half Assed.
Wood is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wood connects with a jab.
Half Assed takes a swing at Wood's ribcage but misses.
Half Assed throws a body punch but Wood moves out of range.
A nice side step and Wood releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wood. Half Assed does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Half Assed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wood lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Half Assed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wood manages to avoid it.
Half Assed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wood's hands.
Half Assed misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Half Assed looks to throw the jab but Wood is out of range.
Half Assed slips under a jab from Wood.
A little feinted left hand from Half Assed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Half Assed looks to land a left hand but Wood moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Half Assed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Half Assed slips a straight right by Wood.#T4#
Wood thuds a left hand into Half Assed's body.
Wood throws a shot to the body.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Wood.
Half Assed catches Wood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wood connects with a single shot there.
Wood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wood throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Half Assed misses the jab.
Half Assed throws a body punch but Wood moves out of range.
Half Assed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a sloppy body shot
and Wood counters with a nice body shot.
Half Assed keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wood misses with an uppercut. Half Assed saw that one coming.
Half Assed checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big right from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed digs a good body shot into Wood's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Willie Wood will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Half Assed. Wood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Half Assed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wood throws out the jab.
Half Assed defending well as Wood loads up on a big left hand.
Half Assed fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wood avoids it really well and circles away.
Wood with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wood looks to land a left hand but Half Assed moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Wood misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Wood misses the target.
Half Assed throwing a counter right hand but Wood manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Half Assed forces Wood back against the cage and clinches.
Wood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Half Assed avoiding damage as Wood throws knees to the body.
Half Assed cracks Wood with a nice body shot.
Half Assed lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Half Assed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Wood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wood landing knees to the body.
Wood tries to throw a body punch but Half Assed avoids it by throwing Wood back against the cage.
Half Assed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wood's elbow.
Wood has a couple of punches blocked by Half Assed.
Wood lands with a short shot to the head.
Wood with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Anti Half Assed has been cut.
Wood struggles to land a body shot inside as Half Assed controls his hands.
Wood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Half Assed misses with some punches. #BC#
Half Assed manages to break the clinch.
Nice cross by Half Assed.
Half Assed looks to land a left hand but Wood moved out of range nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wood.
Wood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wood throws a jab but it's blocked by Half Assed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Half Assed throws a shot from downtown. Wood moves away and avoids it.
Wood keeps Half Assed at a distance using the push kick.
Wood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Wood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wood looks to land a right hand but Half Assed moved out of range.
Wood throws a body punch but Half Assed moves out of range.
Wood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick by Wood misses
and Half Assed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wood misses with a body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wood on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wood throws a body punch but Half Assed moves out of range.
Wood throws a hook to the side of Half Assed's head but Half Assed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Half Assed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Half Assed. Wood does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Half Assed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Half Assed gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Half Assed tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wood just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Half Assed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Half Assed misses with a body punch.
Half Assed has a couple of punches blocked by Wood.
A body shot lands from Wood.
Wood lands with a light punch inside.
Wood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Half Assed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Half Assed gets through Wood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wood lands a left hand.
Half Assed takes a shot to the head.
Wood struggles to land a body shot inside as Half Assed controls his hands.
Half Assed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wood blocking some punches.
Wood misses with some punches.
Half Assed misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wood.
Wood blocks a body shot from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a punch on the inside.
Wood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Willie Wood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Half Assed misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Half Assed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wood.
Wood is working Half Assed over against the cage.
Half Assed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wood misses with the head strike.
Wood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Half Assed's elbow.
Half Assed misses with the head strike.
Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by Half Assed.
Wood lands an uppercut.
Half Assed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wood tries to land a knee to the head but Half Assed blocks with his arms.
Wood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Half Assed. #BC#
Half Assed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wood throws a low kick, looking for Half Assed's leg but Half Assed calmly moves out of range.
Half Assed is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wood cracks Half Assed with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A clash of legs there as Half Assed blocks the low kick.
Half Assed throws a hook but Wood blocks it.
Wood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wood wants to counter the offense by Half Assed and move into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Wood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anti Half Assed's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Half Assed misses with a body shot.
Half Assed blocks a jab.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Half Assed manages to avoid it.
Half Assed throws an overhand right that lands on Wood's shoulder, as Wood tries to avoid the shot.
Half Assed throws a body shot but no joy.
Half Assed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a body shot.
Half Assed throws an overhand right that lands on Wood's shoulder, as Wood tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Wood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a hook but Wood blocks it.
Wood throws a hook to the side of Half Assed's head but Half Assed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Half Assed was well out of range. Poor timing from Wood.
Half Assed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wood throws out the jab.
Half Assed swings for the body but Wood moves out of range.
Willie Wood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Half Assed moves out of range as Wood strikes.
Wood throws out a loose jab but Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Wood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Half Assed counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Half Assed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Half Assed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a jab but it's blocked by Wood.
Wood takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Half Assed takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wood drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Half Assed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wood.
Wood scores with a nice head shot.
Half Assed feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Woods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Half Assed misses with an uppercut. Wood saw that one coming.
Wood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Half Assed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Half Assed throws a hook but Wood blocks it.
Wood avoids the body shot from Half Assed.
Anti Half Assed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Half Assed misses with a shot to the body
and Wood makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
Half Assed just misses with a punch to the body.
Half Assed throws a hook but Wood blocks it.#TD#
Half Assed bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Half Assed is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wood knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wood controls the position for a moment.
Half Assed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wood keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Half Assed looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wood wants to control but Half Assed postures up.
Willie Wood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Half Assed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wood keeps working. #SUB#
Half Assed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wood is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wood manages to get back to half guard.
Half Assed trying to control from half guard but Wood is working away.
Wood is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Wood wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Half Assed seems to be working for a kimura but Wood defends the submission attempt.
Half Assed passes to full mount!

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Wood!
Our winner, Willie Wood, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: EMP Boaz vs Verygood
Date: Dec 01, 2019

#R1#
Half Assed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Graves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Graves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Half Assed swings away with a body shot that misses
and Graves counters with a nice body shot.
Half Assed scores with a jab to the body.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Half Assed misses with a hook.
Graves staying out of range there.
Half Assed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anti Half Assed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Half Assed throws a right hand that misses
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Anti Half Assed has been cut.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Graves enables Half Assed to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Graves manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graves is pulling down on Half Assed's head. It's preventing any offense from Half Assed, at least for the moment.#T1#
Graves continues to stall.
Graves is looking to stand up but Half Assed isn't so interested in that idea.
Half Assed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Graves pulls Half Assed in close to prevent any damage.
More hug and hope from Graves.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Half Assed wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Graves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Half Assed.
Half Assed looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Half Assed looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Graves is fending him off so far but Half Assed persists. Nope, Graves circles away and we're back to standing.
Graves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Half Assed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Graves misses with a hook to the body
and Half Assed counters with a straight right hand.
Half Assed throws a poor cross that misses
and Graves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Half Assed takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Graves takes one to the side of the head.
Half Assed misses with a body shot.
Half Assed throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
Graves went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Nick Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Half Assed swings widly with a right hand
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Half Assed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Half Assed appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Graves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Half Assed.#CL#
Graves has Half Assed up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves lands a body shot. #BC2#
Half Assed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Half Assed misses the target. #T4#
Half Assed moves out of range as Graves strikes.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Half Assed is just out of range.
Half Assed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
It looked like Graves was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Half Assed.
Graves gets cracked there but stands up to 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!
Graves lands a glancing blow to the side of Half Assed's head.
A big left from Half Assed misses.
Graves misses with a looping left.
Half Assed throws a poor cross that misses
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Half Assed throws an off balance right hand
and Half Assed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Graves misses with a few strikes there.
Half Assed lands with a nice body punch.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Half Assed throws out the jab.
Half Assed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Graves at a distance.
Graves fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Half Assed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anti Half Assed's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Graves missing with a left hand there. Half Assed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Half Assed changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Graves looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Graves explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Half Assed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Half Assed stuns Graves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Half Assed's shoulder, as Half Assed tries to avoid the shot.
Half Assed let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
Half Assed lands a nice shot to the body.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Half Assed misses with a body shot.
Graves lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Half Assed lands a slapping body shot.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Half Assed throws out the jab.
Half Assed jabs at Graves's body.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Half Assed just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves is looking to counter punch.
Half Assed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Graves. Graves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Graves misses with a looping right.
Half Assed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Graves momentarily.
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.
Half Assed looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Half Assed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Graves doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Half Assed was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Half Assed misses with a hook.
Half Assed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Graves counters with a left to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Half Assed walks into a stiff left hand from Graves.
Half Assed misses with a hook
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Half Assed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Graves slips under a jab from Half Assed.
Half Assed digs a good hook to Graves's body.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Half Assed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Half Assed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Half Assed throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range. #T3#
Half Assed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Graves throws a jab but it's blocked by Half Assed.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Half Assed.
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Half Assed.
Half Assed 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.
Half Assed lands a slapping body shot.
Graves throws a right hand that misses
and Half Assed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graves on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Graves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Half Assed.
A quick step to the side and Graves tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Half Assed swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Half Assed misses with a hook to the body
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Half Assed throws out a counter right but Graves avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Half Assed misses with a hook
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Graves has knocked Half Assed down with a huge combo! Graves steps away and waves a wobbly Half Assed back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Half Assed is rocked!
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Half Assed is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Half Assed throws a lazy uppercut
and Graves counters with a crisp right that sends Half Assed to the canvas! Graves follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Graves!

Event: EFC Trudeau vs Matusov 2
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Rua on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Half Assed moves away from the strike by Rua.
A telegraphed right hand from Rua misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Half Assed. Beautiful body shot.
Rua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Half Assed lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rua has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rua and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Half Assed counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rua slips under a jab from Half Assed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a jab when Rua was well out of range.
Rua attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Half Assed was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Half Assed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice jab there from Half Assed.
Anti Half Assed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Half Assed misses with a lunging right hand
and Rua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Half Assed looks to score with a jab to the body but Rua is just out of range.
It looked like Rua was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Half Assed.
Rua misses with a hook
and Half Assed counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Half Assed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rua.
Half Assed loads up on a big right hand but Rua slips the punch.
Half Assed clobbers Rua with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Half Assed throws a body shot but no joy.
Rua appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Half Assed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Rua shoots in but Half Assed avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Half Assed tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua blocks a jab.
Half Assed looks to land a right hand but Rua moved out of range.
Rua avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rua walks into a stiff left hand from Half Assed.
Rua throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Half Assed.#T3#
Half Assed takes a swing at Rua's ribcage but misses.
Half Assed jabs at Rua's body.
Rua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rua throws a lazy right hand but Half Assed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rua slips under a jab.
Half Assed throws a lazy uppercut
and Rua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Half Assed lands a really nice looking cross but Rua seems unphased.
Half Assed misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Rua on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Half Assed misses with a straight left.
Rua throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Half Assed takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Half Assed looks to land a left hand but Rua moved out of range nicely.
Half Assed walks into a stiff left hand from Rua.
Rua tries to clinch up.
Rua wants to clinch but Half Assed slips to the side
and Half Assed counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Half Assed lands a lovely overhand right.
Half Assed is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rua had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Half Assed scores with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Rua.
Rua tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Half Assed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anti Half Assed dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Half Assed.
Anti Half Assed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Half Assed.
Half Assed loads up on a big right hand but Rua slips the punch.
Donk. Half Assed catches Rua right on the button with a cross.
Half Assed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Half Assed misses with a looping right.
Rua is looking to counter the offense by Half Assed and move into the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Half Assed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Half Assed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed lands a really nice looking cross but Rua seems unphased. #TD#
Half Assed gets caught napping as Rua dives in and scores a takedown. Half Assed manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed trying to control the position here.
Rua pushing down on Half Assed's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1##SUB#
Rua seems to be working for a kimura but Half Assed defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Half Assed looking for submissions off his back.
Half Assed is staying active underneath Rua, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Rua wants to work for an arm triangle but Half Assed is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Rua is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rua is looking to stall here but Half Assed recovers full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Rua drops back, looking for a kneebar! Half Assed looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Half Assed looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Half Assed! #REVB#
Half Assed is looking to take a break and control but Rua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Half Assed looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rua is trying to control Half Assed's posture but Half Assed avoids it.
Half Assed trying to control the position but Rua is working away. #T3##SUB2#
Half Assed tries for a kimura but Rua is defending well.
Half Assed wants to take a breather but Rua manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Half Assed. #SUB#
Rua is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Half Assed is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Half Assed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Half Assed from controlling successfully.
Half Assed advances to half guard.
Half Assed trying to control the action but Rua is working from the bottom.
Half Assed is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rua!
Half Assed prevents Rua from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Half Assed trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Half Assed prevents Rua from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anti Half Assed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Half Assed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rua manages to avoid it.
Half Assed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rua's hands.
Rua looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Half Assed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Half Assed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rua was well out of range. Poor timing from Half Assed.
Rua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Half Assed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Half Assed lands the left hand.
Rua misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Rua to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Rua changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Half Assed looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Half Assed is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Rua looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Rua wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Half Assed, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Half Assed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Half Assed is looking to reverse the position.
Rua is looking to take a break and control but Half Assed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Half Assed is looking to regain half guard here but Rua keeps moving and retains side control.
Rua remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Anti Half Assed is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Half Assed gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Rua is looking for a kimura here.
Half Assed keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Half Assed felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Half Assed trying to control here. #SUB#
Rua wants to work for an arm triangle but Half Assed is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Rua is keen to just control but Half Assed is a slippery customer.
Jao Rua overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Half Assed is positioning himself well to prevent Rua advancing to mount. #SUB#
Rua is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Half Assed is just riding it out for now. Rua eventually gives up the hold.
Jao Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Half Assed is trying is best to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Half Assed gets caught napping as Rua dives in and scores a takedown. Half Assed manages to retain guard.
Half Assed wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Half Assed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Half Assed seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rua wants to control from the top but Half Assed keeps moving.
Rua postures up.
Rua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Half Assed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua throwing strikes from guard but Half Assed blocks nicely.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Half Assed controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A punch lands to the side of Rua 's head but he takes it in his stride.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anti Half Assed!
An intense looking Anti Half Assed took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'YOU LIKE THAT!?'.

Event: EFC Kardashian vs Built
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Minasian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Half Assed manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Half Assed looking for a guillotine here but Minasian defends easily. #SU2#
Minasian stands up and waves to Half Assed to follow him.
Half Assed loads up on a big right hand but Minasian slips the punch.
Minasian dives in for a single leg takedown but Half Assed sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Minasian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Half Assed defends it nicely.
Anti Half Assed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tigran Minasian.
Minasian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Half Assed throws the left hand but Minasian avoids the punch easily.
Minasian wants to counter the offense by Half Assed and move into the clinch position.
Minasian misses with a takedown
and Half Assed counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Minasian drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Half Assed's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Half Assed looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Half Assed trying to keep a closed guard but Minasian is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Half Assed has his foot on Minasian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minasian works his way back into a safe position though.
Minasian pushes down on Half Assed's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Minasian wants to take a breather but Half Assed is having none of it.
Minasian wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Half Assed uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #SUB#
Half Assed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Minasian defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Half Assed trying to control the position. #T2#
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Half Assed is keeping the position for now.
Half Assed is trying to keep Minasian in close. #SUB#
Half Assed is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Minasian has his hands clasped together but Half Assed extends and breaks Minasian's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Half Assed.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anti Half Assed!
An intense looking Anti Half Assed took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'YOU LIKE THAT!?'.

Event: EFC Rham vs Gold
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Bakunin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bakunin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bakunin throws a big shot that misses.
Half Assed closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Half Assed misses with a hook. Bakunin ducked under it nicely.
Bakunin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Half Assed slips a straight right by Bakunin.
A little jabbing left from Half Assed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bakunin throws a head kick but Half Assed moves out of range.
Bakunin scores with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bakunin!
Half Assed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bakunin.
Half Assed tries to clinch up but Bakunin circles away and keeps his distance.
Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from Half Assed.
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!
A big right from Half Assed misses.
Bakunin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bakunin scores with a punch to the head.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Bakunin throws a sloppy head kick
and Half Assed counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Mikhail Bakunin has been cut.
Bakunin digs a good body shot into Half Assed's ribs.
Half Assed cracks Bakunin with an open hand slap.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Half Assed tries to score with a low kick but Bakunin moves his leg out of the way.
Bakunin punishes Half Assed's body with a nice straight punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Bakunin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bakunin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Half Assed's head.
Bakunin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Half Assed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bakunin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakunin lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakunin scores with the left hand. Half Assed knows he should have avoided that one.
Bakunin tries to bum rush Half Assed with a series of wild strikes but Half Assed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bakunin looks to throw the jab but Half Assed is out of range.
Half Assed drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bakunin defends it well.
Half Assed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakunin was well out of range. Poor timing from Half Assed.
Bakunin stalks Half Assed and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Half Assed's face. Half Assed staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
Bakunin throws an off balance right hand
and Half Assed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bakunin slips a jab from Half Assed.
Donk. Bakunin catches Half Assed right on the button with a cross.
Bakunin lands with a nice combination. Half Assed backs away looking to recover.
Bakunin misses with a lunging right hand
and Half Assed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Half Assed slips a jab and a cross from Bakunin.
Half Assed appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Bakunin as Half Assed shoots in.
Bakunin throws a sloppy head kick and Half Assed moves out of range easily.
Bakunin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Half Assed swings for the body but Bakunin moves out of range.
Bakunin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakunin.
Half Assed looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bakunin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Bakunin throws the left hand but Half Assed avoids the punch easily.
Mikhail Bakunin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bakunin misses with a two punch combination.
Bakunin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bakunin tries a head kick but it misses.
Half Assed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut. Bakunin saw that one coming.
Half Assed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bakunin throws out the jab.
Bakunin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Half Assed 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Half Assed avoids the head kick by Bakunin.
Bakunin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Half Assed doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bakunin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bakunin misses with a wild body shot.
Bakunin throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakunin stuns Half Assed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bakunin tries to bum rush Half Assed with a series of wild strikes but Half Assed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Bakunin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Half Assed counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Half Assed misses the jab.
It looked like Bakunin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Half Assed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakunin.
Bakunin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bakunin throws a lazy head kick
and Half Assed counters with a right hand to the body.
Half Assed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bakunin.
Half Assed drops his hands momentarily and Bakunin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Half Assed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bakunin.
Despite the aggression on Half Assed's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bakunin swings for the body but Half Assed moves out of range.
Half Assed lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin misses with the combination.
A nice combination there by Bakunin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Bakunin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bakunin misses with a hook. Half Assed ducked under it nicely.
Bakunin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Half Assed can do to turn this around?
Half Assed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakunin was well out of range. Poor timing from Half Assed.
Bakunin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bakunin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bakunin takes a swing at Half Assed's ribcage but misses.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Half Assed throws a hook but Bakunin avoids it easily.
It looked like Bakunin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a shot from downtown. Bakunin moves away and avoids it.
Bakunin with a nice cross.
Half Assed takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bakunin just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakunin throws a nice head kick!
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakunin throws a right and a left that Half Assed avoids nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Half Assed might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bakunin has got the better of the exchanges.
Bakunin throws a combination that misses
letting Half Assed counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Half Assed.#T1#
A big left from Half Assed misses.
Bakunin misses with a right hand
and Half Assed counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bakunin thinking.
Bakunin throws a good cross that connects.
Half Assed takes a swing at Bakunin's ribcage but misses.
As Half Assed looks to move away, Bakunin throws a big counter combo but Half Assed just gets out of the way.
Bakunin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
An attempted straight right counter from Bakunin misses the target.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mikhail Bakunin is winning the standup battle so far.
Bakunin misses with a few strikes there.
Bakunin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Half Assed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bakunin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Half Assed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bakunin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bakunin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bakunin.
Bakunin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Half Assed.
Bakunin misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakunin misses with a body shot. #T2#
Bakunin tries a head kick but it misses.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut. Half Assed saw that one coming.
Half Assed misses the body punch
and Bakunin counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Bakunin misses its intended target.
Bakunin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Half Assed lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bakunin throws the left hand but Half Assed avoids the punch easily.
Bakunin misses with a body shot
letting Half Assed counter with a right hand.
Bakunin misses with a straight left.
Mikhail Bakunin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakunin moves away.
A shot to the body from Bakunin misses
letting Half Assed counter with a right hand.
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Bakunin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Half Assed takes a swing at Bakunin's ribcage but misses.
Half Assed has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Half Assed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bakunin is able to avoid easily.
Bakunin throws a big counter combination but Half Assed scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bakunin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bakunin misses with a combination
and Half Assed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Half Assed throws a front kick aimed at Bakunin's knee but Bakunin avoids it well.
Half Assed moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bakunin throws a combination that misses
and Half Assed makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big right from Bakunin misses.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakunin misses with a combination
and Half Assed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from Half Assed.#T4#
A big left from Half Assed misses.
A big right from Half Assed misses.
Bakunin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Half Assed backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut. Bakunin saw that one coming.
Bakunin misses with a right hand
and Half Assed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bakunin scores with a hook to the body. Half Assed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bakunin tries to bum rush Half Assed with a series of wild strikes but Half Assed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Half Assed throws out a counter right but Bakunin avoids it with no problem.
Bakunin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
Bakunin sizes up Half Assed with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bakunin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bakunin blocks a jab.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Half Assed was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Half Assed loads up on a big right hand but Bakunin slips the punch.
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 Mikhail Bakunin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Bakunin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bakunin lands a nice hook to Half Assed's body. Half Assed takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Half Assed connects with a nice looking jab.
Half Assed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bakunin misses the jab.
Bakunin lands with a straight right. Half Assed didn't see that one coming.
Bakunin punishes Half Assed's body with a nice straight punch.
Bakunin lands with a nice combination. Half Assed backs away looking to recover.
Half Assed has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bakunin finds it's way round the side to connect with Half Assed's head.
Bakunin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Half Assed doesn't seem bothered though.
Bakunin looks to throw the jab but Half Assed is out of range.
Half Assed lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Half Assed throws a lazy right hand but Bakunin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bakunin cracks Half Assed with a good jab.
Bakunin cracks Half Assed with a good jab.
Bakunin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Half Assed connects with a jab.
Half Assed blocks a head kick by Bakunin.
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.
Half Assed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Bakunin.
Half Assed misses with a straight right.
Bakunin throws a lazy head kick
and Bakunin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bakunin sizes up Half Assed with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bakunin looks to score with a jab to the body but Half Assed is just out of range.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Half Assed moves away.
Half Assed throws a low kick, looking for Bakunin's leg but Bakunin calmly moves out of range.
Bakunin cracks Half Assed with a good jab.
Bakunin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Half Assed.
Anti Half Assed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Half Assed looks to land a right hand but Bakunin moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Half Assed. Bakunin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakunin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Half Assed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Half Assed scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#
Bakunin is rocked!
Bakunin dips to his left and cracks Half Assed with an uppercut!
Oh Bakunin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bakunin throws a sloppy body shot
and Half Assed counters with a left to the body.
Bakunin seems to have got his legs back now.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
Bakunin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Half Assed's head backwards.
Bakunin slips a straight right by Half Assed.
Half Assed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bakunin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Half Assed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bakunin misses with a combination
and Half Assed counters with a nice uppercut. #T3##KD2#
Half Assed cracks Bakunin with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Half Assed has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bakunin to stand back up!
Half Assed throws a hook but Bakunin blocks it.
Bakunin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Half Assed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakunin.
Half Assed flicks out a counter leg kick but Bakunin steps away.
Bakunin misses with a few strikes there.
Half Assed looks to land a right hand but Bakunin moved out of range.
Half Assed misses the jab.
Mikhail Bakunin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bakunin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Half Assed.
Bakunin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakunin lands with a nice body punch.
Bakunin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Half Assed on the side of the head.
Bakunin cracks a nice hook into Half Assed's ribs.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakunin moves away.#T4#
Bakunin looks to land a combination but Half Assed avoids it well.
Half Assed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bakunin.
Bakunin lands a jab to Half Assed's midsection.
Half Assed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bakunin.
Bakunin throws a head kick but Half Assed moves out of range.
Bakunin avoids the body shot from Half Assed.
Bakunin throws a poor cross that misses
and Half Assed counters with a stiff right hand.
Half Assed takes one on the button.
Half Assed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bakunin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Half Assed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab from Bakunin.
A shot to the liver by Bakunin. Beautiful body shot.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses.
Half Assed is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bakunin with a body shot.

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 Mikhail Bakunin.
Well Bakunin 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: EFC Diaz vs Bakunin
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Half Assed takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Payne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Half Assed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Half Assed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Half Assed throws a body shot but no joy.
Payne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Payne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Half Assed's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Payne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Half Assed scrambles back to his feet.
Half Assed looks to score with a jab to the body but Payne is just out of range.
Payne feints and then cracks Half Assed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Half Assed down.
Half Assed looks to throw the jab but Payne is out of range. #TD2#
Half Assed shoots in and gets a takedown into Payne's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payne wants to stand and escape but Half Assed is having none of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Half Assed drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Half Assed as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Payne screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Half Assed! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Anti Half Assed!

Event: EFC Pato vs Paa
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Half Assed throws a predictable looking body shot
and Roberts counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Roberts misses with a wild body shot.
Half Assed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Half Assed does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Max Roberts has been cut.
Roberts is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Half Assed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roberts.
Roberts attempts a counter takedown but Half Assed avoids it well and moves away.
Half Assed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Half Assed.
Roberts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Roberts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Half Assed manages to avoid it.#T1#
Half Assed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roberts counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roberts. Half Assed does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Half Assed tries to counter it with a takedown but Roberts pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Half Assed lands with a good body shot.
Half Assed missing with a left hand there. Roberts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roberts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Half Assed to score with a decent uppercut.
Half Assed throws a shot to the body.
Half Assed slaps away a takedown attempt from Roberts, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roberts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Roberts has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2#
Half Assed looks to land a right hand but Roberts moved out of range.
Half Assed cracks Roberts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Half Assed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Half Assed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Half Assed throws a hook but Roberts avoids it easily.
Roberts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a jab but it's blocked by Roberts.
Roberts tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Half Assed manages to circle out of the way.
Roberts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Half Assed.
Half Assed changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Half Assed.
Half Assed swings away with a body shot that misses
and Roberts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Half Assed is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Roberts had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
Half Assed throws a jab when Roberts was well out of range.
Roberts scores with a jab to the jaw.
Roberts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Half Assed throws out the jab.
Half Assed lands with a good body shot.
Half Assed misses with a wild body shot.
Roberts wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Roberts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.
Anti Half Assed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Half Assed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roberts manages to avoid it.
It looked like Roberts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roberts misses with a wild body shot.
Half Assed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Roberts misses the shot to the body.
Half Assed throws a poor cross that misses
and Roberts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Half Assed swings for the body but Roberts moves out of range.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Half Assed looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.#TD#
Roberts looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Half Assed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts trying to control the position but Half Assed is working away.
Half Assed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anti Half Assed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Roberts's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Half Assed looks to throw the jab but Roberts is out of range.
Half Assed throws a lazy right hand but Roberts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Half Assed misses the shot to the body.
Half Assed misses the shot to the body.
Half Assed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roberts attempts a counter takedown but Half Assed avoids it well and moves away.
Roberts is looking to wear down Half Assed with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Roberts gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Half Assed prevents a body shot from Roberts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roberts goes for a takedown in the clinch but Half Assed prevents it.
Half Assed tries to work over Roberts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Half Assed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Half Assed tries to throw a body punch but Roberts avoids it by throwing Half Assed back against the cage.
Half Assed gets underhooks to prevent Roberts's takedown attempt. #TD#
Roberts pulls Half Assed into guard.
Half Assed stays in close to Roberts's body and controls the position.
Half Assed tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Roberts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Half Assed from controlling successfully.
Roberts controls Half Assed momentarily but Half Assed frees himself. #T2##SUB#
Half Assed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roberts has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Half Assed has managed to get both his arms back between Roberts's legs - danger averted.
Half Assed wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
Roberts wants to sweep here but Half Assed controlling him for the moment.
Roberts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big right from Half Assed misses.
Roberts tries to counter with a takedown but Half Assed is quick to defend against it.
Half Assed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Half Assed throws a poor cross that misses
and Roberts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Half Assed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Half Assed lands a slapping body shot.
Half Assed swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Roberts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Half Assed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roberts is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Half Assed finds it's way through Roberts's defenses. #TD#
Roberts looking to score a takedown here. Half Assed is defending well but Roberts drives through and ends up in Half Assed's guard.
Half Assed is trying to control the position but Roberts postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Half Assed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Half Assed is trying to control the position but Roberts postures up. #T4#
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Half Assed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts distracts Half Assed with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Half Assed keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Half Assed has his foot on Roberts's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roberts works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Max Roberts will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Roberts's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Roberts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Roberts is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Roberts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roberts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Half Assed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roberts stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Half Assed jabs Roberts to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Half Assed throws a jab when Roberts was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed misses with a looping left.
Roberts attempts a counter takedown but Half Assed avoids it well and moves away.
Roberts lands with a good body shot.
Roberts avoids the body shot from Half Assed. #T1#
Half Assed takes a swing at Roberts's ribcage but misses.
Half Assed misses with a straight right.
Anti Half Assed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Half Assed throws a lazy right hand but Roberts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roberts gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Half Assed throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roberts shoots in but Half Assed avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Half Assed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Half Assed looks to land a right hand but Roberts moved out of range.
Roberts is looking to counter punch.
Half Assed scores with a decent looking hook.
Half Assed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roberts tries to counter with a takedown but Half Assed is quick to defend against it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Half Assed. That's going to slow Roberts down.
Roberts takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Half Assed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roberts takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a body shot.
Roberts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Half Assed lands with a nice combination. Roberts backs away looking to recover.
Half Assed lands a right hook to the body.
Half Assed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Half Assed swings for the body but Roberts moves out of range.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch but Half Assed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roberts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Half Assed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Roberts.
Roberts half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Roberts or perhaps it was just good defense by Half Assed, which made it look bad.
Half Assed looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roberts is fending him off so far but Half Assed persists. Nope, Roberts circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Roberts was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses the jab.
Half Assed's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roberts under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Half Assed throws an off balance right hand
and Roberts counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Roberts shoots in and bounces Half Assed off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anti Half Assed!
Max Roberts spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'.

Event: EFC Maeda vs Petrone
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Half Assed misses the shot to the body.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
Half Assed just misses with a punch to the body.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakunin moves away.
Half Assed throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakunin slips a jab from Half Assed.
A little jabbing left from Bakunin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Half Assed's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bakunin under the eye.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bakunin, as that shot connected.
Half Assed slips a straight right by Bakunin.
It looked like Half Assed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bakunin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
Bakunin slips under a jab from Half Assed.
Bakunin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Half Assed throws a jab when Bakunin was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Bakunin misses.
Bakunin fails to land with a series of punches.
Half Assed slips under a jab from Bakunin.
A counter left hand to the body from Half Assed misses its target.
Half Assed is looking to wear down Bakunin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Half Assed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bakunin on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakunin takes a swing at Half Assed's ribcage but misses.
Bakunin lands with a nice body punch.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Half Assed moves away.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Half Assed moves away.#T1#
Half Assed avoids the body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Half Assed moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Bakunin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bakunin.
Half Assed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bakunin misses the jab.
Bakunin's corner calls for a 1-2. Bakunin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bakunin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakunin misses with a wild body shot.
Half Assed slips a straight right by Bakunin.
Half Assed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Half Assed defending well as Bakunin loads up on a big left hand.
Half Assed scores with a jab to the body.
Half Assed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bakunin.
Half Assed is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Bakunin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakunin misses the jab.
Bakunin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Half Assed darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bakunin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Bakunin throws a body punch but Half Assed moves out of range.
Bakunin tests Half Assed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut there from Bakunin.
Half Assed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakunin manages to avoid it.
Bakunin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big right from Half Assed misses.
Bakunin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Half Assed moves away from the strike by Bakunin.
Half Assed dives in and grabs Bakunin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bakunin pushes down on Half Assed's head and hops out.
Half Assed takes a swing at Bakunin's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Bakunin.
Bakunin just misses with a punch to the body.
Half Assed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bakunin on the side of the head.
Bakunin looks to land a right hand but Half Assed moved out of range.
Bakunin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Half Assed.
A little jabbing left from Bakunin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bakunin slips under a jab.
Bakunin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Half Assed looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakunin is just out of range.#T3#
Half Assed throws a hook to the side of Bakunin's head but Bakunin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bakunin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Half Assed slips a jab from Bakunin.
Bakunin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Half Assed.
Half Assed is looking for a counter combo.
Half Assed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Half Assed takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bakunin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bakunin misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Half Assed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Half Assed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bakunin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Bakunin.
Half Assed is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Half Assed takes a swing at Bakunin's ribcage but misses.
Bakunin throws a poor cross that misses
and Half Assed counters with a nice body shot.
Half Assed takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bakunin misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Half Assed misses with a looping left.
Half Assed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Half Assed moves away from the strike by Bakunin.
Half Assed swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Bakunin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bakunin throws a hook but Half Assed avoids it easily.
Bakunin ducks right into an uppercut from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a looping overhand right but Bakunin ducks down to avoid it.
Bakunin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Half Assed slips under a jab.
Half Assed swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bakunin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Half Assed lands with an uppercut that bounces Bakunin off the cage and back into range.
Bakunin slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Bakunin misses.
Bakunin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bakunin misses with a body shot.
Bakunin slips under a jab from Half Assed.
Nice uppercut there from Half Assed.
Half Assed has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Half Assed there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mikhail Bakunin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Bakunin.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
Bakunin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bakunin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bakunin swings widly with a right hand
and Half Assed counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from Half Assed.
Bakunin punishes Half Assed's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakunin. Half Assed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakunin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bakunin lands with a nice body punch.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Half Assed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bakunin scores with a jab to the head.
Bakunin scores with a nice head shot.
Half Assed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Half Assed throws out a loose jab but Bakunin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Half Assed takes a swing at Bakunin's ribcage but misses.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Half Assed was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Half Assed misses its intended target.
Half Assed looks to throw the jab but Bakunin is out of range.
Bakunin blocks a jab.
Bakunin lands a glancing blow to the side of Half Assed's head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Half Assed might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Half Assed shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Half Assed lands a nice hook to Bakunin's body. Bakunin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bakunin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bakunin scores with a hook to the body. Half Assed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Half Assed looks for a takedown but Bakunin sprawls well.
Half Assed lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Half Assed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bakunin, pushing him back against the cage.
Bakunin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Half Assed's elbow.
Half Assed misses with the head strike.
Bakunin misses with a body punch.
Half Assed throws a head punch that misses.
Bakunin tries a body shot but Half Assed blocks it.
Bakunin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Half Asseds head.
I was talking to Half Assed's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bakunin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bakunin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bakunin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Half Assed backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakunin lands a hook that snaps the head of Half Assed backwards.
Half Assed can't find room to land a body shot as Bakunin controls the action.
Bakunin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Half Assed misses with a body punch. #T2#
Half Assed blocking some punches.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Half Assed successfully pulls guard.
Bakunin looking to pass the guard.
Half Assed has a closed guard, preventing Bakunin from standing up. #SU2#
Bakunin gets to his feet - Half Assed follows without any prompting.
Half Assed looks to land a right hand but Bakunin moved out of range.
Bakunin works over Half Assed's head and body with a nice combination.
Half Assed looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bakunin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Half Assed.
A little feinted left hand from Half Assed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Half Assed takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bakunin scores with a sloppy right hand. Half Assed should have avoided that one.
Half Assed on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice takedown defense from Bakunin. No joy for Half Assed on that attempt.
A jab from Bakunin misses.
Half Assed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circling - Bakunin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Bakunin with a jab.
Bakunin throws a jab but it's blocked by Half Assed.
Bakunin throws a jab when Half Assed was well out of range.
Bakunin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Half Assed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bakunin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Half Assed blocks a jab.
Bakunin scores with a decent looking hook.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Half Assed was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
Half Assed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakunin looks to score with a jab to the body but Half Assed is just out of range.
Bakunin throws a hook to the side of Half Assed's head but Half Assed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Half Assed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Half Assed staying out of range there.
Bakunin looks to score with a jab to the body but Half Assed is just out of range.
Bakunin throws a hook but Half Assed blocks it.
Bakunin looks to land a right hand but Half Assed moved out of range.
Half Assed throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bakunin counters with a nice uppercut.
Half Assed moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Half Assed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Half Assed takes a swing at Bakunin's ribcage but misses.
Half Assed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bakunin's hands.
Bakunin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Half Assed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bakunin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bakunin looks to land a combination. Half Assed sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bakunin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bakunin looks to land a combination but Half Assed avoids it well.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
Bakunin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Half Assed.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Bakunin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin throws a hook but Half Assed avoids it easily.
Half Assed cracks a nice hook into Bakunin's ribs.
Half Assed misses with a straight left.
Half Assed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Half Assed slips a jab from Bakunin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Half Assed thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Bakunin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Half Assed moves out of range as Bakunin strikes.
Half Assed scores with a shot to the body.
Half Assed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bakunin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bakunin slips under a jab from Half Assed.
Bakunin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Half Assed blocks a jab.
Bakunin looks to throw the jab but Half Assed is out of range.
Half Assed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Half Assed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bakunin pinned against the cage. Bakunin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bakunin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed misses with a straight left.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut. Bakunin saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Bakunin misses its intended target.
Half Assed sizes up Bakunin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Half Assed ducks right into an uppercut from Bakunin.
Half Assed's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bakunin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Half Assed scrambles back to his feet.
Half Assed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Half Assed moves out of range as Bakunin strikes.
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.
Half Assed dives in and grabs Bakunin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bakunin pushes down on Half Assed's head and hops out.
Bakunin catches Half Assed with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bakunin digs a good body shot into Half Assed's ribs.
Half Assed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bakunin misses with a hook. Half Assed ducked under it nicely.
Bakunin swings for the body but Half Assed moves out of range.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Half Assed was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
Half Assed was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bakunin throws a hook but Half Assed blocks it.
Bakunin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Half Assed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Half Assed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Half Assed tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bakunin swivels and escapes.
Bakunin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Anti Half Assed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakunin lands a nice shot that snaps Half Assed's head back.
Bakunin looks to land a left hand but Half Assed moved out of range nicely.
Half Assed throws a jab when Bakunin was well out of range.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Half Assed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakunin.
A big right from Bakunin misses.
Bakunin jabs at Half Assed's body.
A jab from Bakunin does it's job there.
Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakunin.
A jab from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Half Assed moves away from the strike by Bakunin.
Half Assed swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Half Assed moves away.
A swing and a miss from Half Assed.#CL#
Half Assed has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bakunin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Half Assed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Bakunin scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Bakunin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Half Assed is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bakunin to keep the fight standing.
Half Assed tries to pull guard but Bakunin holds him up against the cage and eventually Half Assed drops back down to his feet.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Half Assed tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bakunin gets through Half Assed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Bakunin.
A short right from Half Assed.
Half Assed jumps guard but Bakunin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mikhail Bakunin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Half Assed.
Bakunin misses with a punch to the body.
Bakunin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bakunin lands with a left to the head.
Half Assed lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bakunin or not.
A head punch on the inside from Bakunin fails to land.
Half Assed wants to get back to striking at distance but Bakunin won't allow it.
Bakunin pushes Half Assed back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Bakunin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Half Assed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakunin scores with a shot to the side of Half Assed's head.
Bakunin misses with a body punch.
Half Assed tries to pull guard but Bakunin holds him up against the cage and eventually Half Assed drops back down to his feet.
Half Assed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Half Assed lands a nice shot to the body.
Half Assed lands a left hand.
Half Assed working aggressively here.
Half Assed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bakunin lands with a short shot to the head.
Half Assed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bakunin.
Half Assed is trying to break the clinch but Bakunin is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Bakunin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bakunin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Bakunin!
Mikhail Bakunin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EFC Maeda vs Rua
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Half Assed throws a body punch but The Zealot moves out of range.
The Zealot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Half Assed slips under a jab from The Zealot.
The Zealot lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've been hearing reports that Half Assed has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Half Assed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice straight punches there by The Zealot. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Zealot.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut. The Zealot saw that one coming.
Half Assed slips under a jab.
The Zealot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Half Assed punishes The Zealot's body with a nice straight punch.
The Zealot looks to score with a jab to the body but Half Assed is just out of range.
Half Assed appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Half Assed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Zealot manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from The Zealot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Half Assed misses with a body shot.
Half Assed shoots in but The Zealot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Zealot is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The Zealot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Half Assed connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! The Zealot scrambles back to his feet.
The Zealot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Half Assed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
The Zealot misses the shot to the body.
Half Assed misses with a looping left.
The Zealot defending well as Half Assed loads up on a big left hand.
Half Assed misses with a straight left.
Half Assed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by The Zealot.
Half Assed stuns The Zealot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Half Assed lands an overhand right.
The Zealot connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Zealot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Half Assed.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that The Zealot has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Half Assed throws a looping overhand right but The Zealot ducks down to avoid it.
The Zealot misses with a wild combination.
The Zealot slips a straight right by Half Assed.
The Zealot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Half Assed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Zealot defending well as Half Assed loads up on a big left hand.
Half Assed jabs The Zealot right on the nose. The Zealot blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed takes a swing at The Zealot's ribcage but misses.
Half Assed throws out a loose jab but The Zealot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Half Assed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Zealot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Half Assed was well out of range. Poor timing from The Zealot.
A little feinted left hand from Half Assed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Zealot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Half Assed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Zealot.
Half Assed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Zealot throws out the jab.
The Zealot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Half Assed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Half Assed lands an overhand right.
Half Assed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Zealot throws out the jab.
Half Assed attempts a counter takedown but The Zealot avoids it well and moves away.
Half Assed takes a swing at The Zealot's ribcage but misses.
A combination from The Zealot does no damage.
A punch combination from The Zealot misses.
The Zealot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Half Assed.
The Zealot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Half Assed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Half Assed tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Zealot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Half Assed somewhat.
A slow jab from The Zealot misses its intended target.
The Zealot moves out of range of the strikes.
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.
The Zealot is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jab from The Zealot.
The Zealot staying out of range there.
Masada The Zealot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Zealot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Half Assed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Half Assed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Zealot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Half Assed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Half Assed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Zealot.
The Zealot keeps the fight on the outside.
Half Assed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Zealot manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Half Assed misses its intended target.
The Zealot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Nice defenses there by The Zealot.
Half Assed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Zealot.
The Zealot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Zealot tests Half Assed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Zealot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Half Assed. The Zealot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Half Assed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Zealot manages to avoid 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!#TD#
Half Assed shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Zealot manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The Zealot is controlling Half Assed's posture.#SUB#
Half Assed drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and The Zealot dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Half Assed looking for a guillotine here but The Zealot defends easily. #SUB2#
The Zealot drops back looking for a leg! Half Assed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Half Assed manages to kick The Zealot off! The Zealot jumps back into Half Assed's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Masada The Zealot will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A big left from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Zealot sprawls well. The Zealot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Half Assed gets slowly back to his feet.
The Zealot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Half Assed with a body shot.
The Zealot misses with a looping left.
Half Assed is looking to counter punch.
Half Assed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Zealot at a distance.
The Zealot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Half Assed stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Zealot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Half Assed stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Zealot lands a nice shot to the body.
Half Assed looks to score with a jab to the body but The Zealot is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Zealot! But no joy.
Masada The Zealot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Zealot keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The Zealot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Zealot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Zealot is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Half Assed misses with a body shot.
Half Assed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Zealot has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Zealot there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anti Half Assed is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
The Zealot avoids the body shot from Half Assed.
It seemed like The Zealot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Half Assed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Zealot lands a really nice looking cross but Half Assed seems unphased.
The Zealot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Half Assed's hands.
A big right from Half Assed misses.
The Zealot ducks right into an uppercut from Half Assed.
Half Assed looks to land a left hand but The Zealot moved out of range nicely.
The Zealot misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Half Assed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Zealot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Zealot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Zealot throws the left hand but Half Assed avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Half Assed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The Zealot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Half Assed misses with a looping right.
Half Assed looks to land a right hand but The Zealot moved out of range.
The Zealot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Half Assed drops his hands momentarily and The Zealot takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
The Zealot connects with a single shot there.
A big right from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Zealot.
Half Assed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Zealot dips to his left and cracks Half Assed with an uppercut!
Half Assed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Half Assed as he connects with a hook.
Half Assed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Zealot manages to avoid it.
The Zealot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Half Assed as he connects with a hook.
The Zealot lands a nice shot to the body.
Half Assed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Zealot looks to throw the jab but Half Assed is out of range.
The Zealot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Half Assed circles away quickly and effectively.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Zealot.
Half Assed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Half Assed misses with a lunging right hand
and The Zealot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Zealot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Zealot wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Zealot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Half Assed.
A swing and a miss from Half Assed.
Half Assed fails with a takedown attempt.
The Zealot lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The Zealot throws a nice looking combination but Half Assed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Half Assed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Half Assed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big left from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed misses with a body shot.
Jab from The Zealot.
Half Assed throws an overhand right that lands on The Zealot's shoulder, as The Zealot tries to avoid the shot.
The Zealot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
A nice combination there by The Zealot. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Zealot throws a poor cross that misses
letting Half Assed counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Half Assed.
The Zealot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Half Assed.
A low kick from Half Assed is predictable there
letting The Zealot counter with a right hand.
Half Assed stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Zealot misses with a hook. Half Assed ducked under it nicely.
Half Assed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from The Zealot misses.
The Zealot misses with a two punch combination.
Half Assed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Half Assed changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Half Assed scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Half Assed slips a straight right by The Zealot.
Half Assed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Half Assed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Zealot's hands.
Half Assed misses with a looping left.
Half Assed looks to land a right hand but The Zealot moved out of range.
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 Anti Half Assed will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Zealot misses with a two punch combination.
Half Assed is looking to counter punch.
No joy there for The Zealot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Half Assed misses with a hook. The Zealot ducked under it nicely.
The Zealot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Half Assed swings for the body but The Zealot moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from The Zealot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Zealot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Half Assed feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That kick from Half Assed tenderised The Zealot's leg. The Zealot is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Zealot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Half Assed finds it's way through The Zealot's defenses.
A cross from Half Assed lands.
Half Assed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Zealot manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on The Zealot's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Half Assed looks to score with a jab to the body but The Zealot is just out of range.
The Zealot misses with a jab to the body
and Half Assed counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Zealot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Half Assed manages to avoid it.
The Zealot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Half Assed throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Zealot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.#T1#
The Zealot swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Half Assed counters with a nice body shot.
The Zealot scores with a nice strike.
The Zealot avoids the body shot from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.
Half Assed misses with a looping right.
The Zealot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Zealot swinging wildly here.
The Zealot swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Half Assed to counter with a crisp jab.
The Zealot swings widly with a right hand
and Half Assed counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Zealot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The Zealot slips under a jab from Half Assed.
The Zealot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Half Assed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Zealot throws a jab but it's blocked by Half Assed.
A little feinted left hand from Half Assed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by The Zealot.#T2#
The Zealot throws a right hand that Half Assed ducks under and follows up with a left that Half Assed also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Half Assed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Zealot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Half Assed takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Half Assed throws a body shot but no joy.
The Zealot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Half Assed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Half Assed cracks a nice hook into The Zealot's ribs.
Half Assed misses with a body shot.
A jab from Half Assed misses.
The Zealot 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 Zealot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Half Assed was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from The Zealot.
Half Assed moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Half Assed misses with a wild body shot.
Half Assed swings for the body but The Zealot moves out of range.
Half Assed swings for the body but The Zealot moves out of range.
Half Assed jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Half Assed misses with a body shot.
The Zealot lands with a straight right. Half Assed didn't see that one coming.
Half Assed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Zealot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Half Assed cracks The Zealot with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a sloppy body shot
and The Zealot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Half Assed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Zealot counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from The Zealot does no damage.
The Zealot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The Zealot misses with a combination
and Half Assed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Half Assed missing with a left hand there. The Zealot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Half Assed scores with a jab.
The Zealot throws a hook but Half Assed avoids it easily.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Half Assed misses.
A lazy left from The Zealot finds it's target.
No joy there for The Zealot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Half Assed darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Half Assed looks to throw the jab but The Zealot is out of range.
A nice side step and The Zealot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Half Assed sizes up The Zealot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Half Assed misses with a shot to the body
and The Zealot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Half Assed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Zealot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch lands to the side of Half Assed 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The Zealot slips a jab from Half Assed.
A punch combination from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Zealot.
Half Assed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Half Assed misses with a straight right.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anti Half Assed!

Event: EFC Matusov vs Daughtrey
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Half Assed throws out the jab.
Half Assed is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from White misses.
White moves out of range of the strikes.
Half Assed blocks a jab.#CL#
Half Assed moves into range and clinches up with White.
Half Assed tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
White breaks from the clinch.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
White defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Half Assed.
Half Assed jabs at White's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
We've been hearing reports that Half Assed has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White throws a head kick but Half Assed moves out of range.
White cracks Half Assed with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
White connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
White throws a leg kick
and Half Assed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White scores with the left hand. Half Assed knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Half Assed moves into range and clinches up with White.#BC2#
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White 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.
Half Assed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Half Assed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and White counters with a three punch combo that has Half Assed backing up. Half Assed nods at White to acknowledge the strikes.#KD2#
White lands a big head kick that sends Half Assed tumbling to the mat! White takes a step backwards and waves Half Assed back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Half Assed is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Half Assed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and White counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Half Assed out cold! What a finish! White is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Freddy White!
A very excited looking Freddy White made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: EFC Dundee vs Lee
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Half Assed.
Bardakci gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bardakci slips a straight right by Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Bardakci counters with a nice double leg into side control. Half Assed won't be happy with that.
Bardakci scoring with punches from side control.
Bardakci throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Bardakci wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Half Assed, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Half Assed tries to bench press Bardakci off him but Bardakci keeps the position.
Half Assed keeps trying to improve his position.
Bardakci throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bardakci is putting a hurting on Half Assed here, landing some big shots from side control.
Half Assed gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bardakci looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Bardakci is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Half Assed gets back to full guard. #T1#
Bardakci in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bardakci has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bardakci pushes down on Half Assed's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Bardakci is trying to work for a kimura but Half Assed is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bardakci throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Half Assed wants to get back to full guard.
Half Assed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bardakci is working away from the top position though.
Half Assed is refusing to be controlled, as Bardakci sits in half guard.
Half Assed is pressing down on Bardakci's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Half Assed trying to control the position.
Bardakci landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Bardakci throwing strikes but missing.
Bardakci trying to control the position from guard on top but Half Assed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bardakci distracts Half Assed with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bardakci stands up over Half Assed, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bardakci stopping the sweep attempt from Half Assed.#SUB#
Bardakci postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Half Assed is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bardakci, into his guard. #REVB#
Bardakci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Half Assed is one step ahead there. #T3#
Bardakci keeping moving, preventing Half Assed from controlling successfully.
Bardakci wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bardakci can't keep his opponent in guard - Half Assed advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Half Assed is trying to control. Bardakci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Half Assed tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bardakci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Half Assed prevents Bardakci from improving his position.#SUB2#
Half Assed is trying to work for a kimura but Bardakci is defending well.
Bardakci has his hands clasped together around Half Assed's back. He's all about the action.
Half Assed wants to free his trapped foot but Bardakci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nazim Bardakci dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Half Assed gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bardakci to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Bardakci'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.
Half Assed wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Half Assed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bardakci can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Bardakci stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Half Assed throws up his legs and catches Bardakci in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Bardakci tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Half Assed! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Anti Half Assed!

Event: EFC Daughtrey vs Grimes
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Half Assed stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Half Assed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bamalog lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bamalog throws a right hand that misses
and Half Assed counters with a right hand to the body.
Bamalog lands a nice looking body kick.
Bamalog looks to throw the jab but Half Assed is out of range.
Half Assed is looking to chop away at Bamalog's legs.
Bamalog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bamalog scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bamalog throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Half Assed.
Half Assed stuns Bamalog with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Bamalog lands an impressive looking overhand right. Half Assed doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Half Assed with a jab.
Bamalog moves out of range as Half Assed strikes.
Half Assed cracks Bamalog with a right hand to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Bamalog.
Half Assed lands a nice shot that snaps Bamalog's head back.
Bamalog misses with a leg kick.
Bamalog slips a jab from Half Assed.#T1#
Half Assed keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bamalog keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Bamalog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bamalog's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Half Assed connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bamalog scrambles back to his feet.
Bamalog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Half Assed.
Half Assed throws out a loose jab but Bamalog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bamalog blocks a leg kick.
Half Assed misses with a body shot.
Bamalog lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bamalog with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bamalog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Half Assed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bamalog doesn't seem bothered though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bamalog.
Anti Half Assed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bamalog fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Half Assed staying out of range there.
It looked like Half Assed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed misses with a body shot.
Bamalog now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
A big right from Half Assed misses.
Bamalog clobbers Half Assed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Half Assed cracks Bamalog with a good jab.
Half Assed misses with a straight left.
Bamalog misses with a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bamalog darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Bamalog - just one landing.
Half Assed throws a poor cross that misses
and Bamalog counters with a nice uppercut.
Half Assed throws a good cross that connects.
Half Assed lands a body shot.
Bamalog tried to score with a low kick but Half Assed checks it.
Half Assed slips under a jab.
A jab from Half Assed misses.
Bamalog throws out a loose jab but Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bamalog on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Half Assed cracks Bamalog with an open hand slap.
Bamalog misses with a right hand
and Half Assed counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bamalog swings for the body but Half Assed moves out of range. #T3#
Bamalog keeps Half Assed at a distance using the push kick.
Half Assed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Half Assed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bamalog doesn't seem bothered though.
Half Assed shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Half Assed misses the shot to the body.
Half Assed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bamalog momentarily.
Bamalog avoids the body shot from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a hook but Bamalog blocks it.
Half Assed throws a hook but Bamalog blocks it.
Bamalog flicks out a counter leg kick but Half Assed steps away.
Good exchange - Bamalog coming out on top.
Half Assed misses the shot to the body.
Bamalog staying out of range there.
Half Assed throws out a loose jab but Bamalog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Bamalog.
Half Assed misses with a looping right.
Bamalog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Half Assed misses with a body shot.
Bamalog throws a fast counter high kick but Half Assed manages to duck under it in time.#T4#
Bamalog slips a jab from Half Assed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bamalog! But no joy.
Bamalog lands with a cross.
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!
Half Assed tries to bum rush Bamalog with a series of wild strikes but Bamalog uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Half Assed misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bamalog counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bamalog dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Half Assed. That did some damage!
Half Assed finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bamalog throws a wild body kick that Half Assed sees coming a mile off.
A good leg kick by Bamalog.
Bamalog goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bamalog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Half Assed.
Bamalog looks to throw the jab but Half Assed is out of range.
Half Assed throws a looping overhand right but Bamalog ducks down to avoid it.
Half Assed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bamalog looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Half Assed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Bamalog misses the target.
Bamalog scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bamalog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Half Assed.
Half Assed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bamalog. Bamalog obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Teke Bamalog will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Bamalog takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bamalog scores with a sloppy right hand. Half Assed should have avoided that one.
Bamalog looks to throw the jab but Half Assed is out of range.
A jab from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Half Assed takes a jab right on the kisser.
Half Assed moves out of range of the strikes.
Half Assed moves out of range of the body kick.
Bamalog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Half Assed throws an overhand right that lands on Bamalog's shoulder, as Bamalog tries to avoid the shot.
Bamalog throws a right hand that misses
and Half Assed counters with a thumping low kick.
Half Assed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamalog looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bamalog moves away from the strike by Half Assed.
Bamalog pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bamalog throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Half Assed to counter with a crisp jab.
Half Assed will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Half Assed fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bamalog on the side of the head.
That kick from Bamalog tenderised Half Assed's leg. Half Assed is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1##CL2#
Bamalog has Half Assed up against the cage in a clinch.
Bamalog taking a breather.
Bamalog misses with a body punch.
Half Assed tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bamalog misses with a body punch.
Bamalog lands with a left to the head.
Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bamalog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Half Assed working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Half Assed.
Bamalog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Half Assed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamalog lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Bamalog.
Half Assed tries to circle away but Bamalog has him pinned against the cage.
Half Assed misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Half Assed manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Bamalog stands and steps away. Half Assed gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Half Assed misses with an uppercut. Bamalog saw that one coming.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bamalog lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Half Assed misses.
Bamalog loads up on a big right hand but Half Assed slips the punch.
Bamalog does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bamalog tests Half Assed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bamalog.
Half Assed throws a nice inside leg kick.
Half Assed scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Half Assed defending well as Bamalog loads up on a big left hand.
Half Assed slips under a jab.
Half Assed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bamalog throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bamalog moves away.
Bamalog appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bamalog swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Half Assed.
Half Assed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Bamalog looks for the body kick but Half Assed saw that one coming.
Bamalog connects with a leg kick. Half Assed looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bamalog checks the leg kick nicely there.
Half Assed throws a leg kick that misses.
Bamalog scores with a jab. Half Assed acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Half Assed connects with a single shot there.
Half Assed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Half Assed throws a body punch but Bamalog moves out of range.
Bamalog lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Half Assed takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bamalog scores with a jab to the head.
Bamalog buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bamalog throws a shot from downtown. Half Assed moves away and avoids it.
Half Assed looks to throw the jab but Bamalog is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed tries to clinch up.
Teke Bamalog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Half Assed looks to throw the jab but Bamalog is out of range. #T4#
Half Assed lands with an overhand left.
Bamalog lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Half Assed checks a low kick from Bamalog.
Half Assed is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Half Assed cracks the inside of Bamalog's front leg.
Half Assed swings widly with a right hand
enabling Bamalog to counter with a crisp jab.
Bamalog ducks under a wild hook from Half Assed.
Half Assed moves out of range of the body kick from Bamalog.
A jab from Bamalog misses.
Half Assed throwing a counter right hand but Bamalog manages to avoid it.
Donk. Half Assed catches Bamalog right on the button with a cross.
Bamalog looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bamalog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Half Assed.
Bamalog connects with a body shot.
Half Assed misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Half Assed takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bamalog throws a half hearted mid kick.
Half Assed throws a hook to the side of Bamalog's head but Bamalog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Half Assed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bamalog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teke Bamalog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bamalog throws a sloppy head kick and Half Assed moves out of range easily.
Half Assed lands a nice shot to the body.
Half Assed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bamalog misses the shot to the body.
Half Assed throws the left hand but Bamalog avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Bamalog misses.
Half Assed moves out of range as Bamalog throws a body kick.
Bamalog ducks under a wild hook from Half Assed.
Bamalog throws out a counter right but Half Assed avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Bamalog.
The fight stays on the outside here - Half Assed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bamalog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Bamalog.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut.
Bamalog scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Half Assed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bamalog.
Half Assed defending well as Bamalog loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
An inside leg kick from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed throws a jab when Bamalog was well out of range.
Bamalog throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The fighters circling - Half Assed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Half Assed throws a lazy right hand but Bamalog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bamalog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bamalog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bamalog flicks out a counter leg kick but Half Assed steps away.
Bamalog throws the left hand but Half Assed avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Half Assed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Half Assed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Half Assed tries to clinch up.
Half Assed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Half Assed misses its intended target.
Half Assed tries to move into range but Bamalog moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bamalog throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Half Assed looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Half Assed drops his hands momentarily and Bamalog takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bamalog throws a leg kick but Half Assed sees it coming and moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bamalog.
Anti Half Assed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A good leg kick by Bamalog.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bamalog.
Half Assed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bamalog ducks under a wild hook from Half Assed.
Bamalog shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bamalog drops his hands momentarily and Half Assed takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Half Assed sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bamalog slips a straight right by Half Assed.
Bamalog feints a counter leg kick.
Half Assed swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Bamalog.
Bamalog cracks Half Assed with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bamalog doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bamalog lands a glancing blow to the side of Half Assed's head.
Half Assed moves out of range as Bamalog throws a body kick.
Bamalog checks a leg kick.
Half Assed chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bamalog can pounce on him.
Bamalog lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Bamalog feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Half Assed's calf.
Half Assed moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Teke Bamalog has been cut.
Half Assed throws a jab when Bamalog was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Bamalog misses.
Jab, jab by Bamalog - just one landing.
Half Assed looks to score with a jab to the body but Bamalog is just out of range.
Bamalog moves out of range as Half Assed strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bamalog.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bamalog.
Bamalog works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bamalog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bamalog tries to move into range but Half Assed moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Half Assed throws out a loose jab but Bamalog uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bamalog connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bamalog scores with a decent looking hook.
Bamalog connects with a body shot that sends Half Assed's belly button to the back.
Half Assed is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bamalog scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Half Assed just misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Half Assed throws a hook to the side of Bamalog's head but Bamalog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bamalog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bamalog takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Half Assed misses with a looping left.
Half Assed misses with a looping right.
Nice body kick from Half Assed.
Half Assed fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bamalog is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bamalog.
Half Assed misses with a lunging right hand
and Bamalog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bamalog keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bamalog is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Bamalog.
Teke Bamalog is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bamalog scores with a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teke Bamalog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bamalog 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: EFC Stewart vs Pichushkin
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Nurmagabeeb throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Half Assed counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Nurmagabeeb drives through with a takedown into Half Assed's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nurmagabeeb preventing the sweep.
Nurmagabeeb engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Nurmagabeeb has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Half Assed has an active guard here but Nurmagabeeb has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagabeeb is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Nurmagabeeb lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Half Assed is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Psycho’s Elites , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nurmagabeeb is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Half Assed blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nurmagabeeb trying to pass the guard but Half Assed defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagabeeb is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Half Assed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nurmagabeeb. #T2##SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nurmagabeeb not doing much here.
Nurmagabeeb trying to control the action but Half Assed is working from the bottom. #T3#
Nurmagabeeb prevents Half Assed from improving his position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb is looking for a kimura but Half Assed is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nurmagabeeb to get the leverage.
Half Assed taking some punishment here, with Nurmagabeeb in his half guard.
Half Assed won't allow Nurmagabeeb to pass to mount.
Half Assed is staying active underneath Nurmagabeeb, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Half Assed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurmagabeeb pulls his head out easily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nurmagabeeb staying out of range there.
Half Assed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Half Assed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagabeeb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Half Assed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagabeeb tries for a takedown but Half Assed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Half Assed throws a shot to the body.
Half Assed lands with a good body shot.
Nurmagabeeb looks to land a left hand but Half Assed moved out of range nicely.
Half Assed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Half Assed throws a low kick but Nurmagabeeb avoids it.
Half Assed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagabeeb was well out of range. Poor timing from Half Assed.
Nurmagabeeb throws out a counter right but Half Assed avoids it with no problem.
Decent striking displayed by Half Assed there.
Nurmagabeeb swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Half Assed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A shot to the liver by Half Assed. Beautiful body shot.
Half Assed lands a nice shot that snaps Nurmagabeeb's head back.
Nurmagabeeb swings for the body but Half Assed moves out of range.
Half Assed tried to counter with a leg kick but Nurmagabeeb avoided it.
Half Assed feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nurmagabeebs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nurmagabeeb throws a lazy uppercut
and Half Assed counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anti Half Assed dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nurmagabeeb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Half Assed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagabeeb can do to turn this around?
Half Assed misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Half Assed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Half Assed keeping moving, preventing Nurmagabeeb from controlling successfully.
Nurmagabeeb looking to sit in guard and control but Half Assed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB#
Half Assed drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nurmagabeeb dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Half Assed has momentary wrist control but Nurmagabeeb slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagabeeb is one step ahead there.
Nurmagabeeb controlling from the top position. #T1##SUB#
Half Assed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurmagabeeb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nurmagabeeb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Half Assed wants to hit a switch here but Nurmagabeeb passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Half Assed there!
Nurmagabeeb lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
Nurmagabeeb landing strikes from the mount and Half Assed is in trouble!
Half Assed is bucking up trying to escape but Nurmagabeeb cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Half Assed is in all sorts of trouble here.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurmagabeeb can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Half Assed is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Half Assed is on top in guard. #SUB#
Half Assed drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nurmagabeeb dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Half Assed keeping moving, preventing Nurmagabeeb from controlling successfully. #T3#
Nurmagabeeb controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nurmagabeeb trying to control but Half Assed is working from the bottom.
Nurmagabeeb is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Half Assed is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Half Assed is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nurmagabeeb defends it well. #SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Half Assed pulls his head out easily.
Half Assed is looking to pass Nurmagabeeb's guard but actually Nurmagabeeb recovers to full guard.
Nurmagabeeb controls Half Assed momentarily but Half Assed frees himself.
Half Assed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Half Assed is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb looking for a guillotine here but Half Assed defends easily.
Half Assed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagabeeb is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Half Assed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Half Assed. Nurmagabeeb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Half Assed dips to his left and cracks Nurmagabeeb with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Nurmagabeeb.
A quick step to the side and Half Assed tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Half Assed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nurmagabeeb swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Half Assed makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anti Half Assed is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurmagabeeb swings widly with a right hand
and Half Assed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Half Assed misses.
Nurmagabeeb ducks right into an uppercut from Half Assed.
Half Assed digs a good body shot into Nurmagabeeb's ribs.
Half Assed connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Half Assed lands with a straight right. Nurmagabeeb didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Half Assed misses.
Nurmagabeeb fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nurmagabeeb looks to land a left hand but Half Assed moved out of range nicely.
Nurmagabeeb fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Nurmagabeeb takes one to the side of the head.
Half Assed throws a jab when Nurmagabeeb was well out of range.
Nurmagabeeb misses the shot to the body.
Half Assed throwing a counter right hand but Nurmagabeeb manages to avoid it.
Nurmagabeeb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Half Assed throwing a counter right hand but Nurmagabeeb manages to avoid it.
Nurmagabeeb tries to clinch there but Half Assed circles away.
Nice body punch from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nurmagabeeb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Half Assed.
Half Assed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nurmagabeeb.
Half Assed just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagabeeb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Half Assed fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nurmagabeeb just manages to avoid it.
Half Assed lands an overhand right.
Nurmagabeeb staying out of range there.
Nurmagabeeb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagabeeb is looking to clinch but Half Assed is avoiding it. #T2#
Half Assed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Half Assed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagabeeb is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Half Assed throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#
It looks like Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed misses with a left hand
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a straight right hand.
Half Assed misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Half Assed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nurmagabeeb thuds his right hand into Half Assed's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Half Assed bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nurmagabeeb's head.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagabeeb moves away.
Half Assed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Half Assed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Half Assed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmagabeeb.
Half Assed scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Half Assed missing with a left hand there. Nurmagabeeb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut. Nurmagabeeb saw that one coming.
Half Assed scores with a leg kick.
Nurmagabeeb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Half Assed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nurmagabeeb misses the jab.
Nurmagabeeb slips under a jab from Half Assed.
Nurmagabeeb throws a right hand that Half Assed ducks under and follows up with a left that Half Assed also avoids with ease.
Anti Half Assed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Half Assed enables Nurmagabeeb to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Half Assed manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nurmagabeeb throws an elbow that misses. Half Assed uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurmagabeeb's guard. Nice move by Half Assed!#REVR##SUB#
Half Assed drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nurmagabeeb manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Half Assed has Nurmagabeeb in his guard.#REVB#
Nurmagabeeb controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4##SUB#
Half Assed looking for a guillotine here but Nurmagabeeb defends easily. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Half Assed has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurmagabeeb has managed to get both his arms back between Half Assed's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb has gone for a leg lock! Half Assed slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nurmagabeeb's guard.#REVR#

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anti Half Assed!
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb spoke after the fight, saying 'Even though I didn't win, training made me stronger. It was a good fight from a good opponent. I'll be back, though!'.

Event: EFC Horowich vs Yoshida
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
A jab from Nurmagabeeb misses.
Half Assed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nurmagabeeb in his tracks.
Nurmagabeeb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a series of wild punches.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Half Assed.
Half Assed lands with a hook. Nurmagabeeb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nurmagabeeb throws a hook but Half Assed avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Half Assed tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Half Assed thuds his right hand into Nurmagabeeb's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from Half Assed misses.
Nurmagabeeb on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Half Assed misses.
Nurmagabeeb on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Half Assed walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Half Assed bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nurmagabeeb's head.#CUT#
It looks like Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has been cut.
Half Assed connects with a right hand. Nurmagabeeb shakes it off.
Nurmagabeeb slips under a jab.
Nurmagabeeb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Half Assed. #T1#
Nurmagabeeb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Half Assed slips a jab and a cross from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb swinging wildly here.
It looked like Half Assed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A shot to the body from Half Assed misses #CL2#
and Nurmagabeeb counters by moving into the clinch.
Half Assed tries a body shot but Nurmagabeeb blocks it.
Half Assed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Half Assed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Nurmagabeeb manages to pull guard.
Nurmagabeeb pulls Half Assed in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Half Assed showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Half Assed's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Half Assed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmagabeeb swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb working for a triangle but Half Assed defends it easily.
Nurmagabeeb pulls Half Assed in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb looking for a guillotine here but Half Assed defends easily.
Half Assed looking to sit in guard and control but Nurmagabeeb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Half Assed working for submissions but it's allowed Nurmagabeeb to get to half guard.
Half Assed is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Psycho’s Elites , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Half Assed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurmagabeeb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nurmagabeeb wants to free his trapped foot but Half Assed is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Half Assed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb is looking for a kimura here.
Nurmagabeeb wants to take a breather but Half Assed is having none of it.
Nurmagabeeb throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Half Assed to regain full guard.
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 Anti Half Assed will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nurmagabeeb misses with a hook. Half Assed ducked under it nicely.
Half Assed on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a combination
and Half Assed counters with a right hand to the body.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagabeeb moves away.
A big right from Nurmagabeeb misses.
Half Assed lands with an overhand left.
Nurmagabeeb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nurmagabeeb slips a jab and a cross from Half Assed.
Nurmagabeeb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nurmagabeeb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anti Half Assed is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurmagabeeb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Half Assed swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Half Assed misses with a hook. Nurmagabeeb ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagabeeb lands with a right hand.
Nurmagabeeb missing with a left hand there. Half Assed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Half Assed lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Half Assed lands an overhand right.#T1#
Half Assed throws a hook to the side of Nurmagabeeb's head but Nurmagabeeb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Half Assed scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nurmagabeeb misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagabeeb stalks Half Assed and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Half Assed's face. Half Assed staggers backwards, shaken.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a wild combination.
Half Assed scores with a jab to the body.
Half Assed lands a jab to Nurmagabeeb's midsection.
Nurmagabeeb swings away with a body shot that misses
and Half Assed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Half Assed takes a swing at Nurmagabeeb's ribcage but misses.
Half Assed misses with a looping right.
Nurmagabeeb is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Half Assed looks to throw the jab but Nurmagabeeb is out of range.
Nurmagabeeb lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Half Assed takes a jab right on the kisser.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagabeeb moves away.
Half Assed gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Half Assed scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagabeeb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Half Assed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nurmagabeeb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Half Assed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nurmagabeeb 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.
Nurmagabeeb staying out of range there.
Nurmagabeeb just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagabeeb misses with an uppercut. Half Assed saw that one coming.
Half Assed is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Half Assed avoids the body shot from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb lands a jab to Half Assed's midsection.
Half Assed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nurmagabeeb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagabeeb.
It looked like Half Assed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Half Assed finds it's way through Nurmagabeeb's defenses.
Half Assed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Half Assed dodges the punch combination from Nurmagabeeb. #T3##TD2#
Nurmagabeeb throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Half Assed tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nurmagabeeb is in Half Assed's guard.
Half Assed keeping moving, preventing Nurmagabeeb from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nurmagabeeb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Half Assed has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurmagabeeb has managed to get both his arms back between Half Assed's legs - danger averted.
Nurmagabeeb throws a big right hand that misses.
Nurmagabeeb postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Nurmagabeeb stopping the sweep attempt from Half Assed.
Nurmagabeeb scoring with some ground and pound.
Nurmagabeeb slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Half Assed isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nurmagabeeb stacks Half Assed on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nurmagabeeb!
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has got the better of the ground game so far.
Half Assed taking punishment in the form of punches.
Half Assed is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Half Assed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut.
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#
Half Assed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Half Assed slips under a jab from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb throws a big shot that misses.
Nurmagabeeb swings for the body but Half Assed moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagabeeb. Half Assed does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Half Assed misses the target.
Half Assed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nurmagabeeb moves away from the strike by Half Assed.
Nurmagabeeb loads up on a big right hand but Half Assed slips the punch.
Half Assed lands a nice looking body shot.
A cross from Nurmagabeeb lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagabeeb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Half Assed manages to avoid it.
Nurmagabeeb fails with the takedown
and Half Assed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Half Assed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Half Assed misses with a body shot.
Half Assed lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Nurmagabeeb misses with an uppercut. Half Assed saw that one coming.
Half Assed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nurmagabeeb takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Half Assed scores with a nice right hand.
Nurmagabeeb takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Half Assed throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmagabeeb's shoulder, as Nurmagabeeb tries to avoid the shot.
Half Assed lands a slapping body shot.
Nurmagabeeb looks to clinch
and Half Assed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nurmagabeeb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Half Assed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Half Assed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagabeeb was well out of range. Poor timing from Half Assed.
No joy there for Nurmagabeeb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nurmagabeeb in his tracks.
Half Assed scores with a body shot. #T2#
Nurmagabeeb gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Half Assed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Half Assed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Half Assed clobbers Nurmagabeeb with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nurmagabeeb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nurmagabeeb throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nurmagabeeb has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Half Assed lands a nice shot that snaps Nurmagabeeb's head back.
Half Assed looks to land a left hand but Nurmagabeeb moved out of range nicely.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut. Nurmagabeeb saw that one coming.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a left hand
and Half Assed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurmagabeeb throws a jab when Half Assed was well out of range.
It looked like Half Assed was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb just misses with a punch to the body.
Half Assed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nurmagabeeb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Half Assed.
Half Assed goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Half Assed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmagabeeb. #T3#
Nurmagabeeb blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Half Assed misses the target. #TD2#
Nurmagabeeb closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Half Assed to the mat! Half Assed manages to get full guard.
Nurmagabeeb connects with a couple of short punches.
Nurmagabeeb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nurmagabeeb throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Half Assed isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nurmagabeeb stacks Half Assed on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nurmagabeeb!
Half Assed looks to move to half guard but instead Nurmagabeeb has passed into mount! Damn!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Half Assed in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T4#
Half Assed is in a horrible position here. Nurmagabeeb smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nurmagabeeb trying to control but Half Assed is having none of it.
Half Assed is looking to get to half guard.
Nurmagabeeb controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anti Half Assed showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Half Assed 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: EFC Lambton vs Woodcock
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Half Assed connects with a jab.
Half Assed misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Half Assed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Half Assed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Half Assed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Half Assed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Half Assed misses with a looping left.
Half Assed misses the shot to the body.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Half Assed connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good shot there by Half Assed.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Half Assed takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Half Assed misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a big counter head kick but Half Assed avoids it with no problem.
Smith misses with a double jab. #T1#
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Half Assed scores with a nice right hand.
Nice body kick from Smith.
Half Assed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Half Assed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith throws a head kick but Half Assed moves out of range.
It looked like Half Assed was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Half Assed lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good exchange - Half Assed coming out on top.
Half Assed has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Half Assed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a head kick but Half Assed moves out of range.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Half Assed had a free shot at his head there.
Half Assed scores with a jab.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Half Assed.
Half Assed is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Half Assed throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Half Assed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith swinging wildly here.
It looked like Half Assed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Half Assed throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Half Assed.
Smith lands with a hook. Half Assed tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith moves away from the strike by Half Assed.
Half Assed lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Half Assed jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Half Assed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Half Assed misses with a wild body shot.
Half Assed avoids the body shot from Smith.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Half Assed counters with a straight right hand.
Half Assed connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges. #T3#
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith tries to bum rush Half Assed with a series of wild strikes but Half Assed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Half Assed lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick misses from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Half Assed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith throws a head kick but Half Assed moves out of range.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Half Assed misses the target.
Half Assed moves away from the strike by Smith.
Nice uppercut there from Half Assed.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Half Assed scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a combination. Half Assed tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T4#
Half Assed with a jab.
Half Assed takes one to the side of the head.
Half Assed getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Half Assed connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Half Assed lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Half Assed finish him?
Half Assed lands the left hand.
Half Assed drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Smith right on the button. Smith goes down! Half Assed follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Half Assed gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anti Half Assed!

Event: EFC Dennis vs Lambton
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Half Assed lands a body shot.
A punch combination from Wall misses.
Half Assed swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Half Assed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Half Assed misses with a looping right.
Half Assed connects with a body shot.
Wall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Half Assed counters with a straight right hand.
Wall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wall takes a swing at Half Assed's ribcage but misses.
Wall lands a lovely overhand right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Half Assed slips a jab from Wall.
Half Assed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Half Assed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Half Assed lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Half Assed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Half Assed throws out a loose jab but Wall uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Wall 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.
Wall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1##SUB#
Half Assed looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wall content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Half Assed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wall slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Wall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Half Assed is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Wall has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wall.
Wall throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Half Assed fails to land.
Wall lands a body shot.
Half Assed tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wall smiles and moves away.
Half Assed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Half Assed takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wall has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Half Assed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wall manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Wall gets a clinch.
Half Assed scores with a shot to the side of Wall's head.
Wall can't find room to land a body shot as Half Assed controls the action.
Wall misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Half Assed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed has a couple of punches blocked by Wall.
Wall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Half Assed misses with some punches.
Half Assed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Half Assed working aggressively here.
Wall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Half Assed lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wall is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A short body shot lands from Half Assed as the two fighters clinch.
Wall pushes Half Assed back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Half Assed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Half Assed working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anti Half Assed will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Half Assed throws a jab when Wall was well out of range.
Half Assed moves out of range as Wall strikes.
Wall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Half Assed.
Wall fails to land with a series of punches.
Wall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Half Assed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Half Assed jabs Wall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anti Half Assed is winning the standup battle so far.
Half Assed lands a nice shot to the body.
Wall takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Half Assed lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL2#
Wall moves into range and clinches up with Half Assed.
A head punch on the inside from Half Assed fails to land.
Half Assed prevents a body shot from Wall.
Half Assed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Half Assed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Half Assed.
Half Assed blocks a body shot from Wall.
A shot in the inside from Half Assed.
Wall misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Wall lands a right hand.
Wall throws a punch but it's blocked by Half Assed.
Half Assed jumps guard but Wall turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wall lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Half Assed. #TD#
Half Assed manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Half Assed is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Half Assed is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Half Assed keeping moving, preventing Wall from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Half Assed is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Wall avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Wall avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Wall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wall wants to pass the guard but Half Assed is keeping the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Half Assed looking for a guillotine here but Wall defends easily.
Wall controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Wall has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anti Half Assed dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice combination there by Half Assed. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Half Assed struggles to land a body shot inside as Wall controls his hands. #BC#
Half Assed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Half Assed cracks Wall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Half Assed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Half Assed connects with a looping right hand.
Half Assed thuds a left hand into Wall's body.
Wall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wall tries to close the distance and clinch but Half Assed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Wall instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Half Assed misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Half Assed manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1##SUB#
Half Assed is looking for a triangle here but Wall uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SU2#
Wall stands up and beckons Half Assed to his feet. #CL2#
Wall rushes Half Assed and presses him up against the cage.
Half Assed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wall can do to turn this around?
A short right from Wall on the inside.
Half Assed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Half Assed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Half Assed lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Half Assed.
Wall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
John Wall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Half Assed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Half Assed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wall lands a shot to the body.#TD2#
Wall has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Half Assed clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
I really don't envy Half Assed right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Wall controlling the positon.
We've been hearing good reports from Half Assed'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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Wall punches the canvas rather than the man. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Half Assed trying to control the position but Wall manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Wall is looking for the choke from the back position but Half Assed is controlling his hands well.
Half Assed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Wall looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Half Assed defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Half Assed covering up well under a series of strikes from Wall.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Wall.
I think Half Assed 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anti Half Assed!
The defeated John Wall had this to say: 'CEC can kiss my ass, Robb Stark can kiss my ass. I'm off to bigger and better things, enjoy your cardboard belt.'.

Event: EFC DeSilva vs Bang
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Armstrong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Half Assed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Armstrongs head.
Good body shot from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a punch on the inside.
Half Assed blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Half Assed.
Armstrong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Half Assed jumps guard but Armstrong stands there with Half Assed around his waist. Half Assed gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Armstrong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Armstrong trying to land knees to the body.
Armstrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Half Assed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Armstrong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Armstrong missing with knees to the body.
Armstrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Half Assed.
Half Assed lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Half Assed.
Half Assed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Half Assed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Half Assed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Armstrong.
Half Assed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Half Assed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Armstrong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Half Assed.
Armstrong takes a shot to the head.
Half Assed has a couple of punches blocked by Armstrong.
Half Assed gets through Armstrong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Half Assed backwards.
Armstrong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Armstrong.
Half Assed tries a body shot but Armstrong blocks it.
Half Assed lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Henry Armstrong has been cut.
Half Assed avoiding damage as Armstrong throws knees to the body.
Half Assed gets through Armstrong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Half Assed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong lands a shoulder strike.
Half Assed prevents a body shot from Armstrong.
Half Assed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Half Assed.
Armstrong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Armstrong is rocked!
Half Assed managing to block the knees to the body from Armstrong.
Armstrong is still on wobbly legs! Can Half Assed finish him?
A short uppercut from Half Assed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Half Assed.
Half Assed blocks an uppercut.
Half Assed working aggressively here. #T2#
Half Assed scores with a shot to the side of Armstrong's head.
Half Assed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Half Assed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Half Assed throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Half Assed.
Armstrong looks winded!
Half Assed lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Half Assed.
Half Assed blocks a body shot from Armstrong.
A hook to the body from Half Assed.
Half Assed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Half Assed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Half Assed lands a big right hand that drops Armstrong! The killer instinct kicks in and Half Assed finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Half Assed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anti Half Assed!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2018

#R1#
Boyer misses with a combination
and Half Assed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Half Assed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Half Assed lands a right hook to the body.
Boyer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boyer misses with the combination.
Half Assed lands with a cross. #CL#
Boyer tries to keep at a distance but Half Assed has taken the fight into the clinch.
Half Assed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Half Assed.
Half Assed has Boyer pressed against the cage, preventing Boyer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Half Assed.
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!
Boyer blocks an elbow strike.
Boyer is trying to break free.#T1#
Half Assed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Half Assed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boyer's elbow.
Boyer tries to break the clinch but Half Assed is controlling the position.
Boyer is looking to break free of the clinch but Half Assed has double underhooks.
Boyer is looking to break free of the clinch but Half Assed has double underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Half Assed just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boyer's brow.
Half Assed lands a hook that snaps the head of Boyer backwards.
Half Assed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Half Assed.
Boyer looks winded!
Half Assed works on Boyer's body with a couple of short punches.
Half Assed lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boyer.#BC#
Half Assed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Half Assed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boyer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boyer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Half Assed with a hook.
Boyer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Half Assed counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Half Assed lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Half Assed scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#
Boyer is rocked!
Boyer ducks under a wild hook from Half Assed.
Boyer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Half Assed tries to close the distance and clinch but Boyer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Half Assed cracks a nice hook into Boyer's ribs.
Boyer 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.
Half Assed lunges at Boyer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boyer's hand.
Boyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Half Assed finish him?
Boyer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #KD#
Half Assed drops his shoulder and cracks Boyer with a huge uppercut! Boyer goes down! Can Half Assed finish him?
Half Assed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Half Assed is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Half Assed wants to control from the top but Boyer keeps moving.
Boyer seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Half Assed thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Half Assed wants to control from the top but Boyer keeps moving.
Half Assed not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Half Assed wants to control from the top but Boyer keeps moving.
Half Assed is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Half Assed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Half Assed prevents Boyer from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boyer misses with a series of wild punches.
Half Assed is looking to counter punch.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Half Assed checks a low kick from Boyer.
Half Assed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boyer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Half Assed is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boyer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Half Assed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Boyer misses
letting Half Assed counter with a right hand.
Boyer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Half Assed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boyer at a distance.
Half Assed lands with a nice body punch.
Half Assed jabs Boyer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boyer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good exchange - Half Assed coming out on top.
Boyer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Half Assed counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anti Half Assed 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#
Half Assed scores with a body shot.
Boyer throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Boyer is countered with a crisp right hand from Half Assed that sends him to the canvas! Half Assed follows him to the mat into side control. #SUB#
Half Assed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for 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!#SUB#
Half Assed tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Half Assed has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Half Assed is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boyer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Half Assed controlling from side mount.
Boyer is trying to buck Half Assed off.#T1#
Boyer is not content to let Half Assed control the position. #SUB#
Half Assed tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Half Assed tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Half Assed in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Boyer is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anti Half Assed!

Event: NJMMA XS 11
Date: Sep 09, 2018

#R1#
Cause throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Half Assed counter with a right hand.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut. Cause saw that one coming.
Cause throws out a loose jab but Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Half Assed lands a head shot.
Nice shot lands for Cause.
Cause throws a right hand that misses
and Half Assed counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from Cause misses its intended target.
Cause throws a right hand that misses
letting Half Assed counter with a right hand.
Half Assed throws a looping overhand right but Cause ducks down to avoid it.
Cause tries to land a leg kick but Half Assed saw it coming and moves away.
Cause avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cause follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cause throws a lazy uppercut
and Half Assed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Cause is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Half Assed knocks out Cause with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Half Assed before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Half Assed picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anti Half Assed!

Event: NJMMA 65
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Cause scores with the left hand. Half Assed knows he should have avoided that one.
Cause throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Half Assed counters with a nice right hand that sends Cause toppling to the canvas! Cause scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Half Assed finish him?!
Cause misses with a right hand
and Half Assed counters with a big right hand! Oh Cause is in trouble here! Half Assed follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anti Half Assed!

Event: NJMMA Friday Night Fights 8
Date: Jun 29, 2018

#R1#
Half Assed throws a looping overhand right but Kobayashi ducks down to avoid it.
Kobayashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Half Assed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Half Assed misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kobayashi! But no joy.
Half Assed definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Half Assed. That snapped Kobayashi's head back. #CL#
Half Assed takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Kobayashi.
Half Assed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Half Assed struggles to land a body shot inside as Kobayashi controls his hands.
Half Assed lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kobayashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kobayashi wants to get back to striking at distance but Half Assed won't allow it.
Kobayashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kobayashi.
Half Assed lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kobayashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Half Assed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot by Half Assed.
Half Assed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kobayashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Half Assed.
Kobayashi slips a straight right by Half Assed.
Half Assed lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A swing and a miss from Half Assed.
Kobayashi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Half Assed throws a leg kick
and Half Assed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kobayashi slips under a jab.
Kobayashi throws out a counter right but Half Assed avoids it with no problem.
Half Assed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Half Assed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kobayashi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Half Assed avoids the body shot from Kobayashi.
Kobayashi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Half Assed connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kobayashi scrambles back to his feet.
Half Assed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Half Assed throws a jab when Kobayashi was well out of range.
Kobayashi throws a right and a left that Half Assed avoids nicely.
Anti Half Assed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Half Assed scores with a nice right hand.
Kobayashi misses with an uppercut. Half Assed saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Half Assed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kobayashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Kobayashi throws a lazy right hand but Half Assed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kobayashi slips a straight right by Half Assed.
It seemed like Kobayashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed misses with a right hand
and Kobayashi counters with a left and a right that stings Half Assed.
Kobayashi throws a shot from downtown. Half Assed moves away and avoids it.
Kobayashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Half Assed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Half Assed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Half Assed misses with a straight left.
Half Assed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kobayashi. Kobayashi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kobayashi misses the shot to the body.
Kobayashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kobayashi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Half Assed throws a jab when Kobayashi was well out of range.
Half Assed takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A telegraphed right hand from Half Assed misses the target.
Half Assed looks to land a left hand but Kobayashi moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Kobayashi misses with a wild body shot.
Half Assed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Half Assed misses the target.
Half Assed misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Half Assed misses its intended target.
Kobayashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kobayashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Half Assed is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Half Assed throws a hook but Kobayashi blocks it.
Kobayashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kobayashi cracks Half Assed with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kobayashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Half Assed.
Kobayashi misses with a straight right.
Half Assed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kobayashi's hands.
Good standup being displayed there by Half Assed as he connects with a hook.
Half Assed misses with a looping left.
Half Assed tries to land a leg kick but Kobayashi saw it coming and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Kobayashi.
Half Assed defending well as Kobayashi loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Kobayashi as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Half Assed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kobayashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Half Assed throws a hook to the side of Kobayashi's head but Kobayashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Half Assed misses with a looping right.
Kobayashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Half Assed misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Kobayashi misses.
Kobayashi misses with a few strikes there.
Half Assed's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kobayashi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Half Assed scrambles back to his feet.
Half Assed looks to land a left hand but Kobayashi moved out of range nicely.
Half Assed looks to land a right hand but Kobayashi moved out of range.
Kobayashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kobayashi throws the left hand but Half Assed avoids the punch easily.
Half Assed throwing a counter right hand but Kobayashi manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kobayashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kobayashi! But no joy.
Half Assed takes one to the side of the head.
Kobayashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Half Assed.
Half Assed throwing a counter right hand but Kobayashi manages to avoid it.
Kobayashi slips under a jab.
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 Anti Half Assed will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Half Assed cracks Kobayashi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kobayashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Half Assed misses with a hook. Kobayashi ducked under it nicely.
Half Assed loads up on a big right hand but Kobayashi slips the punch.
Half Assed misses with a hook. Kobayashi ducked under it nicely.
Half Assed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kobayashi ducks under a wild hook from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kobayashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Half Assed misses with a straight right.
Kobayashi swings for the body but Half Assed moves out of range.
Half Assed scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Kobayashi.
Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kobayashi.
Kobayashi moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Half Assed lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kobayashi doesn't seem phased though.
Kobayashi lands with a shot to the body.
Half Assed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kobayashi throws out the jab. #T1#
Kobayashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kobayashi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Half Assed connects with a nice looking jab.
Kobayashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kobayashi loads up on a big right hand but Half Assed slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Half Assed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kobayashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Half Assed at a distance.
Kobayashi throws the left hand but Half Assed avoids the punch easily.
Half Assed swings widly with a right hand
and Kobayashi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Half Assed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kobayashi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Kobayashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Half Assed misses the target.
Half Assed moves forwards but Kobayashi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kobayashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kobayashi slips under a jab.
Kobayashi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Half Assed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Half Assed defending well as Kobayashi loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Half Assed cracks Kobayashi with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Half Assed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Half Assed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kobayashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Half Assed takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Half Assed staying out of range there.
Kobayashi scores with a sloppy right hand. Half Assed should have avoided that one.
Kobayashi misses the body punch
and Kobayashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kobayashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atari Kobayashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Half Assed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kobayashi.
Half Assed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kobayashi moves out of range as Half Assed strikes.
Half Assed connects with a crisp jab.
Half Assed throws a combination that misses
and Kobayashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Kobayashi misses.
Kobayashi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Half Assed connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kobayashi scrambles back to his feet.
Kobayashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Half Assed pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kobayashi back to the cage. Half Assed follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kobayashi misses with a body shot.
It looked like Half Assed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Half Assed throws a right hand that misses
and Kobayashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Half Assed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kobayashi.
Kobayashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Half Assed.
Kobayashi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kobayashi slips under a jab.
Half Assed misses with a right hand
and Kobayashi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kobayashi takes a swing at Half Assed's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Half Assed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kobayashi slips under a jab from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a looping left.
A left lands for Kobayashi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kobayashi catches Half Assed with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Half Assed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kobayashi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Half Assed momentarily.
The fighters circling - Half Assed throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Kobayashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Half Assed.
Kobayashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Half Assed moves away.
Half Assed throws a shot from downtown. Kobayashi moves away and avoids it.
Kobayashi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice defenses there by Half Assed.
Kobayashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Half Assed.
Kobayashi looks to land a left hand but Half Assed moved out of range nicely.
Kobayashi cracks Half Assed with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Half Assed looks to land a right hand but Kobayashi moved out of range.
Kobayashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kobayashi ducks under a wild hook from Half Assed.
Kobayashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Half Assed scores with a nice strike.
Kobayashi loads up on a big right hand but Half Assed slips the punch.
Half Assed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kobayashi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kobayashi misses the jab.
Kobayashi looks to land a right hand but Half Assed moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Atari Kobayashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Half Assed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Half Assed misses with a straight right.
Kobayashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Kobayashi.
Kobayashi connects with a looping right hand.
Kobayashi blocks a jab.
Half Assed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Half Assed with a nice cross.
Half Assed thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Half Assed misses its intended target.
Kobayashi blocks a jab.
Half Assed throws a lazy right hand but Kobayashi 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.
Half Assed throws a lazy right hand but Kobayashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Half Assed misses the jab.
Good shot there by Kobayashi.
Half Assed throws a lazy right hand but Kobayashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Half Assed lands a two punch combo. #T1#
A big left from Kobayashi misses.
Half Assed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kobayashi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Half Assed lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Good shot there by Half Assed.
Kobayashi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kobayashi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Half Assed lands with a hook. Kobayashi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kobayashi throws an overhand right that lands on Half Assed's shoulder, as Half Assed tries to avoid the shot.
Kobayashi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Half Assed misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Half Assed dodges the punch combination from Kobayashi.
Half Assed throws a hook but Kobayashi avoids it easily.
Kobayashi checks a leg kick nicely.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut. Kobayashi saw that one coming.
Kobayashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Half Assed throws a poor cross that misses
and Kobayashi counters with a nice body shot.
Kobayashi misses with a body shot.
Kobayashi misses with a two punch combination.
Kobayashi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Half Assed's head.
Half Assed throws an off balance right hand
and Kobayashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Half Assed misses with a hook. Kobayashi ducked under it nicely.
Half Assed scores with a sloppy right hand. Kobayashi should have avoided that one.
Good exchange - Kobayashi coming out on top.
Half Assed scores with a nice strike.
Half Assed cracks Kobayashi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kobayashi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kobayashi misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Half Assed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kobayashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kobayashi misses with a body shot.
Half Assed pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Half Assed throws out a loose jab but Kobayashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Half Assed throws a right hand that misses
letting Kobayashi counter with a right hand.
Kobayashi takes a swing at Half Assed's ribcage but misses.
Kobayashi slips a straight right by Half Assed.
Kobayashi staying out of range there.
Kobayashi slips under a jab.
Half Assed misses with a looping left.
Kobayashi tests Half Assed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Kobayashi misses.
Kobayashi slips under a jab.
Kobayashi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A combination from Kobayashi does no damage.
Half Assed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Half Assed fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kobayashi is out of range.
Kobayashi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kobayashi throws a shot from downtown. Half Assed moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Half Assed misses with an uppercut. Kobayashi saw that one coming.
Half Assed misses with a looping right.
Half Assed throws a right hand that Kobayashi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kobayashi also avoids with ease.
Kobayashi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Half Assed looks to throw the jab but Kobayashi is out of range.
Kobayashi throws the left hand but Half Assed avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kobayashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Half Assed.
Kobayashi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Half Assed has time to react.
Half Assed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kobayashi.
Kobayashi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Half Assed wants to clinch
and Kobayashi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Half Assed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kobayashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

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 Anti Half Assed.
I think Half Assed 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Atari Kobayashi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2018

#R1#
Rowler moves away from the strike by Half Assed.
Rowler slips a jab from Half Assed.
Half Assed definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Half Assed swats away the attempt to clinch by Rowler.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rowler or perhaps it was just good defense by Half Assed, which made it look bad.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rowler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Half Assed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rowler throws a head kick that misses.
Rowler tries to clinch but Half Assed is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowler throws a leg kick but Half Assed sees it coming and moves out of range.
A cross from Half Assed lands.
Half Assed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Half Assed throws a lazy right hand but Rowler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Half Assed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rowler. Rowler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Half Assed keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Rowler walks into a straight right hand from Half Assed.
Anti Half Assed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rowler tries to clinch but Half Assed moves out of range.
Half Assed swinging wildly here.
Rowler staying out of range there.#TD2#
Rowler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Half Assed!
Half Assed wants to control but Rowler postures up.
Half Assed sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Half Assed is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Half Assed is defending against the submission attempts here by Rowler.
Rowler trying to control from half guard but Half Assed is working away. #T2#
Half Assed trying to control here.
Half Assed keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rowler prevents Half Assed from improving his position.
Rowler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rowler trying to control from half guard but Half Assed is working away.
Rowler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Half Assed defending well though. #T3#
Rowler is trying to control the action in half guard but Half Assed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Half Assed trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rowler darts in trying to clinch
and Half Assed counters with a straight right hand.
Rowler tries for a takedown but Half Assed circles away easily
and Half Assed counters with a nice uppercut.
Half Assed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Half Assed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Half Assed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Rowler tries a head kick but it misses.
Half Assed lands a jab.
Rowler staying out of range there.
Rowler with a poor takedown
and Half Assed counters with a nice uppercut.
Anti Half Assed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Rowler.
Rowler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Half Assed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Half Assed.
Rowler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Half Assed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Half Assed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rowler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rowler fails with the takedown.
Half Assed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rowler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rowler tries for a takedown but Half Assed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rowler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anti Half Assed dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rowler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Anti Half Assed is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Half Assed misses its intended target.
Rowler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Half Assed.
Rowler tries to counter by closing the distance.
Half Assed stuffs the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Rowler.
Rowler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Half Assed swivels and escapes.
Half Assed uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rowler has time to react.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut.
Half Assed stuffs the takedown attempt from Rowler. Rowler gets slowly back to his feet.
Anti Half Assed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Rowler.
Half Assed catches Rowler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut. Rowler saw that one coming.
Rowler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Half Assed pinned against the cage. Half Assed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1##CL#
Half Assed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rowler, pushing him back against the cage.
Half Assed lands a body shot.
Rowler is breathing heavily.
Rowler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Half Assed lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Rowler is rocked!
Half Assed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rowler is still on wobbly legs! Can Half Assed finish him?
Half Assed unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rowler! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Half Assed is unloading with more strikes now! Rowler drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anti Half Assed!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2018

#R1#
Pak misses the shot to the body.
Pak takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pak throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Half Assed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Half Assed getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Half Assed blocks a head kick by Pak.
Pak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Half Assed.
Pak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pak walks into a left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy left from Half Assed finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Half Assed's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Half Assed duly obliges.
Half Assed takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Half Assed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circling - Pak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Half Assed digs a good hook to Pak's body.
Half Assed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Half Assed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Pak drops his hands momentarily and Half Assed takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Half Assed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Half Assed. That snapped Pak's head back.
Half Assed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Half Assed clobbers Pak with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Half Assed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pak doesn't seem bothered though.
Half Assed is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pak slips a straight right by Half Assed.
Pak goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Half Assed is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pak misses with a head kick.
Pak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Half Assed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pak.
Pak checks a leg kick.
Half Assed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Half Assed as he connects with a hook.
Pak misses with a two punch combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Half Assed, as that shot connected.
Pak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Half Assed throws a good cross that connects.
Half Assed throws the left hand but Pak avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Half Assed blocks a low kick nicely.
Half Assed lands a jab.
Half Assed lands a jab.
Pak throws a head kick but Half Assed moves out of range.
Half Assed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pak in his tracks.
Half Assed connects with a single shot there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Half Assed.
Half Assed keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Half Assed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pak takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Half Assed throws a front kick aimed at Pak's knee but Pak avoids it well.
Pak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pak throws a body shot but no joy.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut.
Pak looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Half Assed missing with a left hand there. Pak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pak missing with a left hand there. Half Assed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Half Assed with a hook.
Pak looks to land a body kick but Half Assed moved away.#T3#
Half Assed jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Half Assed staying out of range there.
Pak scores with a head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Anti Half Assed has been cut.
Half Assed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pak. Pak circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pak slips under a jab from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.
Anti Half Assed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pak looks to land a combination but Half Assed avoids it well.
Half Assed fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pak just manages to avoid it.
Pak walks into a left hand.
Half Assed connects with a looping right hand.
Pak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Half Assed tries to clinch but Pak is having none of it.
Pak throws a leg kick but Half Assed moved away.
Half Assed is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Pak just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Half Assed has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dae Jung Pak!

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