Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: STRIKE! 38
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Anderson works the jab nicely.
Van Asch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Asch lands a head shot.
Van Asch swinging wildly here.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Van Asch counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Van Asch to acknowledge the strikes.
Anderson misses the jab.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Van Asch moves out of range easily.
Van Asch swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Van Asch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Asch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson throws a head kick that half lands.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Van Asch's shoulder, as Van Asch tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Asch misses the target.
Van Asch misses with a hook.
Van Asch ducks right into an uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Van Asch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
Van Asch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson throws a lazy head kick
and Van Asch counters with a series of strikes. Anderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anderson connects with a jab.
Anderson 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 head kick misses from Anderson.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Asch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Van Asch.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Van Asch lands a jab to the nose.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Van Asch counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Van Asch to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#Anderson is rocked!
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Asch counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Van Asch misses.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Asch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Asch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Van Asch moved out of range.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Asch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch 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#
Van Asch throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Van Asch jabs Anderson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Van Asch counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Asch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Van Asch slips the punch.
Van Asch looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Van Asch misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Asch avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Van Asch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Van Asch.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Asch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van Asch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
A quick step to the side and Van Asch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Van Asch counters with a one-two to the body.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Van Asch's head but Van Asch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson lunges at Van Asch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Asch's hand.
Anderson throws the left hand but Van Asch avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Anderson.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Asch.
Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Anderson cracks Van Asch with a good jab.
Van Asch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Asch went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Van Asch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Van Asch saw that one coming.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Van Asch saw that one coming.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Asch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Van Asch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Anderson walks into a left hand.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
A left and a right from Van Asch both land. Nice combination.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
As Anderson looks to move away, Van Asch throws a big counter combo but Anderson just gets out of the way.
Van Asch staying out of range there.
Van Asch lands with an uppercut that bounces Anderson off the cage and back into range.
Anderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Asch finish him?
Anderson 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.
Van Asch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Van Asch moved out of range.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Asch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Asch doesn't seem bothered though.
Koos Van Asch is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Asch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ryan Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Asch throws a big counter combination but Anderson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Anderson scores with a jab. Van Asch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Van Asch works the jab nicely.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Van Asch moved out of range nicely.
Van Asch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Van Asch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Van Asch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Asch.
Anderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Van Asch counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Anderson to the mat! Van Asch runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Anderson is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Anderson. That snapped Van Asch's head back.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Van Asch's shoulder, as Van Asch tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Ryan Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws a lazy head kick
and Van Asch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Asch scores with a nice strike.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Van Asch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson throws a counter combo.
Van Asch stalks Anderson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Anderson's face. Anderson staggers backwards, shaken.
Van Asch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Asch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anderson misses with a left hand
letting Van Asch counter with a right hand.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Van Asch is out of range.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Van Asch uses good head movement 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!
Van Asch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson throws a hook but Van Asch blocks it.
Van Asch lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Van Asch throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Van Asch throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Van Asch.
Van Asch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Asch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Koos Van Asch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson misses with a hook. Van Asch ducked under it nicely.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Asch misses the target.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Van Asch slips the punch.
Anderson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Asch is able to avoid easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.

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 Koos Van Asch.
Well Van Asch 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2024

#R1#
Sheikhan dodges the punch combination from Van Asch. #CL#
Sheikhan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Van Asch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sheikhan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Asch.
Van Asch moves away from the strike by Sheikhan.
Van Asch 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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sheikhan.
Van Asch blocks a jab.
Sheikhan misses the body punch
and Van Asch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheikhan misses with a body kick.
Shahram Sheikhan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sheikhan ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Van Asch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sheikhan.
Van Asch scores with a nice body kick.
Sheikhan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Asch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sheikhan manages to avoid it.#T1#
Sheikhan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Sheikhan.
Van Asch now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sheikhan throws a leg kick that misses.
Van Asch is looking for the big counter here.
Sheikhan is looking to clinch.
Sheikhan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Asch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Asch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sheikhan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Asch avoids the head kick by Sheikhan.
Sheikhan tries to clinch up but Van Asch circles away and keeps his distance.
Sheikhan tries to clinch up.
Sheikhan misses the shot to the body.
Van Asch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Asch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sheikhan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Asch checks it well. #T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Asch.
Van Asch defending well as Sheikhan loads up on a big left hand.
Sheikhan blocks a head kick by Van Asch.
Van Asch lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Asch moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by Sheikhan. Beautiful body shot.
Van Asch throws a jab when Sheikhan was well out of range.
Van Asch with a nice calf kick.
Sheikhan scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Asch scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Sheikhan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Asch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sheikhan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Asch moves away.
Sheikhan lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sheikhan. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Asch is trying to counter with his kicks.
Van Asch throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Sheikhan looks to land a combination but Van Asch avoids it well.
Van Asch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Asch misses with a series of wild punches.
Sheikhan throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Sheikhan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Van Asch misses with a body kick.
As Van Asch tries to get set, Sheikhan tries to push him back and clinch up but Van Asch manages to avoid the attempt.
Van Asch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sheikhan manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Sheikhan.
Van Asch lands with a shot to the body.
Sheikhan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Sheikhan.
Sheikhan lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Asch connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Asch lands a glancing blow to the side of Sheikhan's head.#T4#
Van Asch throws a front kick aimed at Sheikhan's knee but Sheikhan avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sheikhan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Asch.
Sheikhan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Asch connects with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Van Asch misses.
Van Asch just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSheikhan.
A shot to the body from Sheikhan misses
and Van Asch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Sheikhan is rocked!
Sheikhan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Asch.
Oh Sheikhan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Asch swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sheikhan. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Asch measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Sheikhan! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Koos Van Asch!
Koos Van Asch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: STRIKE! 30
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
Gomez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Gomez backs off Van Asch throws a huge counter combo but Gomez manages to avoid it all.
Van Asch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomez lands a body shot.
Gomez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gomez with a nice calf kick.
Gomez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pedro Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez sizes up Van Asch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Van Asch throws a right hand that misses
and Gomez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gomez misses with a left hand
enabling Van Asch to counter with a crisp jab.
Gomez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Asch doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez misses with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a nice body shot.
We've been informed that Van Asch has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Van Asch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Asch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gomez lands a body shot.
Gomez thuds his shin into the meat of Van Asch's side.#T1#
Van Asch slips a straight right by Gomez.
Van Asch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gomez with a body shot.
Gomez throws a looping overhand right but Van Asch ducks down to avoid it.
Gomez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Gomez backs off Van Asch throws a huge counter combo but Gomez manages to avoid it all.
A jab from Gomez does it's job there.
Gomez scores with a decent looking hook.
Gomez connects with a single shot there.
Gomez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Asch's head.
Van Asch tries a head kick but it misses.
Gomez lands a slapping body shot.
Gomez is looking to land body kicks.
Gomez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gomez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gomez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Asch's head.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Van Asch's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gomez scores with a hook.
Van Asch misses the jab.
Gomez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gomez connects with a looping right hand.
Gomez with the inside leg kick.
Van Asch needs to keep his hands up - Gomez had a free shot at his head there.
Gomez missing with a left hand there. Van Asch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on Van Asch's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Van Asch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Van Asch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gomez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Asch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomez.
Van Asch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gomez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Gomez 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#
Van Asch swings for the body but Gomez moves out of range.
Van Asch throws a front kick aimed at Gomez's knee but Gomez avoids it well.
A slow jab from Gomez misses its intended target.
Van Asch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Asch looks for the body kick but Gomez saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Gomez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van Asch blocks the body kick.
Gomez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. Gomez saw that one coming.
Donk. Gomez catches Van Asch right on the button with a cross.
Gomez throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Asch circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Asch tries a quick counter leg kick but Gomez is wise to it.
Gomez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gomez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Asch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koos Van Asch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Van Asch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomez.
Gomez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Asch can do to turn this around?
Gomez avoids the body shot from Van Asch.
An attempted straight right counter from Gomez misses the target.
Van Asch looks to land a body kick but Gomez moved away.
Good shot there by Gomez.
Van Asch throws a lazy right hand but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Asch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gomez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Asch scrambles back to his feet.
Gomez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab, jab by Gomez - just one landing.
Gomez misses with an uppercut.
Gomez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Van Asch looks to land a combination but Gomez avoids it well.
Gomez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Van Asch plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Asch scores with a kick to the midsection.
Van Asch tries to move into range but Gomez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Van Asch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gomez.
Van Asch takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Van Asch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Van Asch scores with a kick to the body.
Gomez misses with a right hand
and Gomez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Asch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gomez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Asch scrambles back to his feet.
Van Asch avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Asch! But no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gomez.
Van Asch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gomez blocks a jab.
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 Pedro Gomez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gomez lands a jab to the head.
Gomez tests Van Asch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gomez lands a nice looking body shot.
Pedro Gomez is winning the standup battle so far.
Gomez with a hook.
Van Asch throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gomez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Van Asch's knee momentarily.
Van Asch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
Van Asch moves out of range of the body kick from Gomez.
Gomez throws a shot from downtown. Van Asch moves away and avoids it.
Van Asch is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gomez throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Asch.
Gomez scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Asch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gomez throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Asch counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Gomez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gomez lands a jab to Van Asch's midsection.
Van Asch moves away from the strike by Gomez.
Gomez throws a hook but Van Asch blocks it.
Van Asch moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Asch throws a lazy right hand but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gomez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Asch.
Van Asch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gomez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Asch appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gomez connects with a leg kick.
Van Asch slips under a jab from Gomez.
Gomez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Van Asch throws a body kick that misses.
Van Asch misses with a series of wild punches.
Gomez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Asch circles away quickly and effectively.
Gomez's corner calls for a 1-2. Gomez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Asch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gomez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Asch staying out of range there.
Gomez fakes the leg kick and cracks Van Asch in the body.
Gomez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Asch looks to throw the jab but Gomez is out of range.
Pedro Gomez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gomez scores with the left hand. Van Asch knows he should have avoided that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Gomez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gomez 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Gomez!
A relieved looking Pedro Gomez 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: STRIKE! 26
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Farrokhzad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Asch has time to react.
Farrokhzad blocks a low kick nicely.
Farrokhzad throws out a loose jab but Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farrokhzad misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Van Asch counter with a right hand.
Farrokhzad misses with an uppercut.
Van Asch misses with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Farrokhzad.
Van Asch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Asch tries a quick counter leg kick but Farrokhzad is wise to it.
Van Asch 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.
Farrokhzad throws a hook but Van Asch blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Asch! But no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Farrokhzad checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van Asch is looking to land body kicks.
Farrokhzad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Farrokhzad connects with a body shot that sends Van Asch's belly button to the back.
A low kick lands for Van Asch.
Van Asch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farrokhzad stuns Van Asch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Farrokhzad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Van Asch looks to land a body kick but Farrokhzad moved away.
Farrokhzad avoids a kick to the body.
Farrokhzad cracks Van Asch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Van Asch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van Asch slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Van Asch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Farrokhzad doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Asch circles away.
Van Asch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Farrokhzad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Farrokhzad lunges at Van Asch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Asch's hand.
Van Asch throws a chopping leg kick but Farrokhzad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Farrokhzad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Asch lands with a nice body kick. #CL#
Farrokhzad has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Asch is looking to break free of the clinch but Farrokhzad has double underhooks. #BC2#
Van Asch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Farrokhzad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Van Asch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Asch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Farrokhzad finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Asch's head.
Farrokhzad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Asch misses the shot to the body.
Van Asch scores with a jab to the body.
Farrokhzad misses with a body shot.
Van Asch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farrokhzad.
Good shot there by Farrokhzad.
Van Asch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Asch tries to score with a low kick but Farrokhzad moves his leg out of the way.
An attempted straight right counter from Farrokhzad misses the target.
Van Asch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farrokhzad lands a nice shot that snaps Van Asch's head back.
Farrokhzad is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Van Asch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Farrokhzad.
Van Asch throws a low kick but it's checked well by Farrokhzad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bardia Farrokhzad 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#
Van Asch throws a series of punches but Farrokhzad avoids them all with ease.
Farrokhzad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Asch has time to react.
A big left from Farrokhzad misses.
Nice jab there from Farrokhzad. #ROC#Van Asch is rocked!
Farrokhzad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Asch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad moves away from the strike by Van Asch.
Farrokhzad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Asch is still on wobbly legs! Can Farrokhzad finish him?
Farrokhzad misses with a double jab
and Van Asch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Van Asch ducks into a a hook from Farrokhzad and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farrokhzad tries to clinch up.
Van Asch seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Asch lands the left hand.
Nice body punch from Farrokhzad. #T1#
Farrokhzad looks to throw the jab but Van Asch is out of range.
Nice shot by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad jabs at Van Asch's body.
Van Asch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Farrokhzad clinches up against the cage.
Farrokhzad misses with a knee to the head.
Farrokhzad prevents Van Asch from breaking the clinch.
Farrokhzad prevents Van Asch from breaking the clinch.
Van Asch is trying to push Farrokhzad away but Farrokhzad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Farrokhzad looking to throw knees to the head but Van Asch is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Farrokhzad.
Van Asch takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Van Asch manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Van Asch.
Van Asch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farrokhzad moves away.
Farrokhzad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Asch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Asch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Farrokhzad. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Asch misses.
Van Asch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farrokhzad manages to avoid it.
Farrokhzad just misses with a punch to the body.
Farrokhzad thuds his right hand into Van Asch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Farrokhzad has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Van Asch manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Farrokhzad closes the distance and clinches.
Farrokhzad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Asch backwards. #BC2#
Van Asch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Asch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Farrokhzad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Asch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farrokhzad moves away.
Van Asch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Farrokhzad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Asch.
Van Asch looks to throw the jab but Farrokhzad is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Farrokhzad misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bardia Farrokhzad will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
That's time! Farrokhzad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Jab, jab by Farrokhzad - just one landing.
Van Asch throws a looping overhand right but Farrokhzad ducks down to avoid it.
Van Asch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Farrokhzad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Asch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Asch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Farrokhzad scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Asch should have avoided that one.
A punch combination from Van Asch misses.
Van Asch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Asch slips a straight right by Farrokhzad.
Van Asch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Asch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Asch throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Van Asch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Asch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Asch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farrokhzad. #CL#
Farrokhzad rushes Van Asch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Van Asch has had enough of the clinch but Farrokhzad keeps him there for the moment.
Van Asch tries to break the clinch but Farrokhzad is controlling the position.
Farrokhzad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Asch can do to turn this around?
Farrokhzad has Van Asch pressed against the cage, preventing Van Asch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Farrokhzad prevents Van Asch from breaking the clinch.
Farrokhzad has Van Asch pressed against the cage, preventing Van Asch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Farrokhzad prevents Van Asch from breaking the clinch.
Van Asch working hard to break the clinch.
Farrokhzad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farrokhzad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Farrokhzad using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Van Asch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Farrokhzad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Farrokhzad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bardia Farrokhzad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Farrokhzad unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van Asch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Van Asch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Farrokhzad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Asch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Farrokhzad landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Farrokhzad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Farrokhzad digs a right hand underneath Van Asch's ribcage. Van Asch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farrokhzad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Farrokhzad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Farrokhzad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Asch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Farrokhzad landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Farrokhzad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farrokhzad with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Van Asch takes a knee right on the jaw!
Farrokhzad lands a body shot.
Farrokhzad using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short left from Farrokhzad.
Good body shot from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Farrokhzad.
A body shot lands from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad connects with a nasty looking knee right to Van Asch's face.
A body shot lands from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Farrokhzad.
Knees to the body from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Asch.
Van Asch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bardia Farrokhzad clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Farrokhzad scores with a jab to the body.
Farrokhzad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Asch.
Farrokhzad lands with a straight right. Van Asch didn't see that one coming.
Nice body kick from Van Asch.
Farrokhzad jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #KD#
Farrokhzad cracks Van Asch with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the cage! Can Van Asch get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Van Asch looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Van Asch gets tackled into the cage by Farrokhzad. Farrokhzad maintains the clinch.
Farrokhzad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Asch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Asch tries to break free but Farrokhzad pushes him back against the cage.
Farrokhzad lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Asch backwards.
Farrokhzad prevents Van Asch from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Farrokhzad.
Van Asch is looking to break free of the clinch but Farrokhzad has double underhooks.
Van Asch is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Van Asch is trying to force a seperation but Farrokhzad has the dominant position.
Van Asch is trying to break the clinch but Farrokhzad has him pressed against the cage.
Van Asch working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Van Asch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koos Van Asch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Farrokhzad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Asch moves away from the strike by Farrokhzad. #CL#
Farrokhzad has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Van Asch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD#
Farrokhzad cracks Van Asch with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the cage! Can Van Asch get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Van Asch looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Farrokhzad walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a shot from downtown. Farrokhzad moves away and avoids it.
Farrokhzad connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Farrokhzad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Farrokhzad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Asch backwards.
Farrokhzad lands with a light punch inside.
Farrokhzad scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Van Asch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Asch walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Van Asch is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bardia Farrokhzad!
Bardia Farrokhzad retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Bardia Farrokhzad thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: STRIKE! 21
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Van Asch connects with a jab.
Anderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Anderson misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Van Asch throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson tries to move into range but Van Asch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Van Asch 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.
Van Asch slips a jab from Anderson.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Asch.
Anderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Van Asch motions for Anderson to come forward. Van Asch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Asch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Van Asch moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Van Asch.
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Van Asch's defenses.
Van Asch slips a straight right by Anderson.
Van Asch tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Van Asch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Ryan Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Nice cross by Anderson.
Anderson cracks Van Asch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Asch slips under a jab.
Van Asch cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Van Asch counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Asch counters with an outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Anderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Asch lands a nice looking kick to the body. Anderson takes a step back to recover.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Van Asch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Asch lands a nice looking kick to the body. Anderson takes a step back to recover.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Van Asch's head but Van Asch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Van Asch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Asch lands an overhand right.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Van Asch saw that one coming.
Anderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Asch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Asch scores with a head kick.
Van Asch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Asch counters with a two punch combo.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Van Asch.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Van Asch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Asch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Asch defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Anderson slips a straight right by Van Asch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Koos Van Asch will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Van Asch misses with a head kick.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Asch staying out of range there.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Van Asch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Anderson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Van Asch scores with a shot to the body.
Van Asch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Van Asch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson moves forwards but Van Asch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Asch is looking to land body kicks.
Anderson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Van Asch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Asch misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Van Asch flicks out a counter leg kick but Anderson steps away.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Van Asch moved 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!
A big left from Anderson misses. #T1#
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson misses the jab.
Van Asch connects with a solid leg kick.
Anderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Aschs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Anderson connects with the punch.
Van Asch slips under a jab from Anderson.
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Asch is looking to land body kicks.
Van Asch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Van Asch throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Asch misses with an uppercut.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Asch.
Van Asch was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Van Asch ducks down to avoid it.
Van Asch appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Van Asch misses with a kick to the body.
Van Asch lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Van Asch missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Asch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Asch's hands.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Van Asch's defenses.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anderson 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.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Van Asch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Koos Van Asch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Anderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Van Asch is rocked!
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 Ryan Anderson 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#
Anderson jabs Van Asch right on the nose. Van Asch blinks but takes it well.
Van Asch is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Jab by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Asch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Asch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Van Asch is out of range.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Asch seems to have recovered his senses.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson throws a right hand that Van Asch ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Asch also avoids with ease.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Van Asch.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Asch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Asch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Asch connects with a body shot.
Van Asch slips under a jab from Anderson.#T1#
Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Asch's hands.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Asch counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Van Asch feints and then cracks Anderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderson down.
Anderson throws a hook but Van Asch blocks it.
Van Asch tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Van Asch counters with a thumping low kick.
Van Asch works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
Van Asch throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Anderson's head.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Anderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Van Asch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Asch throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Van Asch feints and then cracks Anderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderson down.
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Anderson 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.
Van Asch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson avoids the body shot from Van Asch.
Both fighters circling a little - Van Asch finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Van Asch throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson misses with a hook. Van Asch ducked under it nicely.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Van Asch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Van Asch avoids nicely.
Van Asch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Van Asch counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koos Van Asch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Asch 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: STRIKE! 18
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1#
Van Asch throws the kick towards the body but Saputra avoids it.
Van Asch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Asch 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.
Van Asch is looking to land body kicks.
Van Asch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saputra misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Van Asch counters with a nice low kick that buckles Saputra's knee momentarily.
Van Asch throws a push kick but Saputra slaps the foot to one side.
Van Asch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saputra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saputra let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saputra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Asch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch scores with a sloppy right hand. Saputra should have avoided that one.
Saputra misses with a hook to the body
and Van Asch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Asch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saputra.
Saputra 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.#T1#
Van Asch looks for the body kick but Saputra saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Saputra releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good exchange - Saputra coming out on top.
Van Asch lands with a good body shot.
Van Asch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saputra. Saputra circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saputra missing with a left hand there. Van Asch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saputra stuns Van Asch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saputra misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Asch counters with a left to the body.
Van Asch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saputra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Asch.
Saputra swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van Asch counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Saputra takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
Saputra throws the left hand but Van Asch avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saputra on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Saputra lands a slapping body shot.
Saputra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Asch.
Saputra throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Asch finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Saputra throws a looping overhand right but Van Asch ducks down to avoid it.
Van Asch throws a shot from downtown. Saputra moves away and avoids it.
Van Asch lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Saputra ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch dominated that round.
That's time! Van Asch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Saputra missing with a left hand there. Van Asch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a hook but Saputra blocks it.
Frendy Saputra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Asch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Van Asch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saputra misses with a hook
and Van Asch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big left from Van Asch misses.
Jab, jab by Saputra - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saputra looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Asch is just out of range.
Van Asch throws an off balance right hand
and Saputra counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van Asch throws a right hand that Saputra ducks under and follows up with a left that Saputra also avoids with ease.#T1#
Van Asch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saputra misses with a jab to the body
and Van Asch counters with a nice low kick that buckles Saputra's knee momentarily.
Van Asch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saputra.
Van Asch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Asch slips a straight right by Saputra.
Saputra ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Van Asch looks for the body kick but Saputra saw that one coming.
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
Saputra throws a right hand that misses
and Van Asch counters with a low kick, right behind Saputra 's knee.
Saputra misses with a right hand
letting Van Asch counter with a right hand.
Koos Van Asch is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Van Asch slips under a jab.
Saputra throws a hook to the side of Van Asch's head but Van Asch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saputra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saputra misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Van Asch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Asch connects with an inside leg kick.
Saputra missing with a left hand there. Van Asch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Asch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Asch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saputra on the side of the head.
Van Asch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saputra cracks Van Asch with a good jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Saputra throws the left hand but Van Asch avoids the punch easily.
Frendy Saputra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Asch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saputra.
Saputra misses with a shot to the body
letting Van Asch counter with a right hand.
Van Asch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saputra can do to turn this around?
Saputra steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Asch. That one must have hurt.
Saputra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Asch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saputra takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Koos Van Asch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saputra misses the body punch
and Van Asch counters with a body kick. #T1#
Saputra misses with a hook. Van Asch ducked under it nicely.
Saputra misses with a shot to the body
and Van Asch counters with a body kick that stops Saputra in his tracks momentarily.
Saputra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Asch.
Saputra misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Asch counters with a nice uppercut.
Saputra misses with a hook to the body
and Van Asch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Asch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Asch connects with a nice looking jab.
Van Asch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Asch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saputra.#T2#
Saputra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Asch counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Van Asch!
Van Asch connects with a body shot that sends Saputra's belly button to the back.
Saputra 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.
Van Asch connects with a body shot.
Saputra walks into a left hand.
Van Asch lands with a slapping head kick.
Saputra misses with a body shot
enabling Van Asch to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Asch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saputra manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koos Van Asch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Asch 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: STRIKE! 13
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Clarke throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Van Asch counter with a right hand.
Van Asch drops his hands momentarily and Clarke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van Asch moves out of range of the leg kick from Clarke.
Clarke blocks a head kick by Van Asch.
Clarke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Asch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Clarke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clarke misses with a leg kick
and Van Asch counters with a stiff right hand.
Clarke connects with a single shot there.
Van Asch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clarke moves away.
Van Asch missing with a left hand there. Clarke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Clarke lands.
Clarke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Asch connects with a straight left hand counter 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!
Clarke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Asch throws a lazy right hand but Clarke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clarke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Asch.
Clarke with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Clarke lands a really nice looking cross but Van Asch seems unphased.
Clarke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Asch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clarke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Van Asch throws a right hand that Clarke ducks under and follows up with a left that Clarke also avoids with ease.
Van Asch throws a hook to the side of Clarke's head but Clarke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Asch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clarke looks to land a body kick but Van Asch moved away.
Van Asch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Asch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick from Clarke lands but Van Asch takes it in his stride.
Clarke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clarke is looking to land body kicks.
Clarke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clarke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Clarke has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarke throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range. #T2#
Clarke connects with a leg kick.
Van Asch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clarke manages to avoid it.
Clarke slips a jab from Van Asch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Asch. That's going to slow Clarke down.
A low kick from Van Asch misses
and Clarke counters with a stiff right hand.
Clarke swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clarke avoids a kick to the body.
Clarke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Asch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Asch thinks about countering with a head kick.
Clarke swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a thumping low kick.
Dean Clarke 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.
Clarke misses with a straight right.
Clarke looks to land a left hand but Van Asch moved out of range nicely.
Jab, jab by Clarke - just one landing.
Clarke throws an overhand right that lands on Van Asch's shoulder, as Van Asch tries to avoid the shot.
Van Asch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Clarke 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#
Nice straight punches there by Clarke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clarke.
Clarke throws a right hand that misses
and Van Asch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Asch throws a looping overhand right but Clarke ducks down to avoid it.
Clarke throws a sloppy head kick and Van Asch moves out of range easily.
Clarke lands a lovely overhand right.
Clarke sizes up Van Asch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clarke throws a hook but Van Asch blocks it.
Clarke lands with a kick to the ribs.
Clarke misses with a straight right.
Clarke misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke misses with a hook. Van Asch ducked under it nicely.
Clarke throws a push kick but Van Asch slaps the foot to one side.
It appears Van Asch was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dean Clarke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Clarke.
Clarke cracks Van Asch with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Van Asch will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Van Asch takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Van Asch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clarke.
Clarke 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.
Clarke misses with a body punch
and Van Asch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Asch misses the jab.
Van Asch throws a head kick that misses.
Clarke misses with a body kick.
Clarke throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Asch counters with a stiff right hand.
Clarke connects with a crisp jab.
Clarke throws an off balance right hand
and Van Asch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clarke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Clarke.
Clarke misses with a kick to the body.
Clarke throws an overhand right that lands on Van Asch's shoulder, as Van Asch tries to avoid the 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!
Clarke looks to land a left hand but Van Asch moved out of range nicely.
Van Asch jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2#
Van Asch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Asch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Clarke throws a leg kick
and Clarke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Dean Clarke has been cut.
Clarke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Asch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clarke throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Asch.
Van Asch thinks about countering with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Clarke.
Nice defenses there by Van Asch.
Van Asch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clarke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Clarke misses with a shot to the body
and Van Asch counters with a stiff right hand.
Clarke thuds his right hand into Van Asch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Clarke.
Clarke thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Van Asch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Clarke.
Clarke throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Asch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Clarke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dean Clarke's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Clarke.
Clarke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Asch.
A big right from Clarke misses.
Clarke lands with a straight right. Van Asch didn't see that one coming.
Van Asch throws a hook to the side of Clarke's head but Clarke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clarke connects with a single shot there.
Clarke swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Asch misses with a body kick.
Koos Van Asch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clarke tries to work over Van Asch's front leg with a kick but Van Asch checks it.
Van Asch lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch scores with a nice head shot.
Van Asch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clarke.
Nice shot by Clarke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clarke connects with a body shot.#T1#
Clarke throws a poor cross that misses
and Clarke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clarke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Asch.
Van Asch missing with a left hand there. Clarke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clarke was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Clarke misses with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a nice body shot.
Dean Clarke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clarke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clarke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Clarke bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#KD#
Van Asch looks low and kicks high, catching Clarke right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Clarke finds it's way through Van Asch's defenses.
Clarke jabs Van Asch right on the nose. Van Asch blinks but takes it well.
Van Asch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Clarke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Asch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Van Asch needs to keep his hands up - Clarke had a free shot at his head there.
A good leg kick by Clarke. #T2#
Clarke throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Asch counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Van Asch there.#ROC#Clarke is rocked!
Clarke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clarke is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Asch finish him?
An inside leg kick lands from Clarke.
Clarke tries to land a front kick but Van Asch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Clarke seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Asch misses with a body kick.
Clarke cracks Van Asch with an open hand slap.
Van Asch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A solid body kick from Clarke.
Clarke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Asch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Clarke misses with a low kick.
Van Asch lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Van Asch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Decent striking displayed by Van Asch there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dean Clarke.
Well Clarke 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: STRIKE! 10
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Little Dove throws a right hand that misses
and Van Asch counters with a nice body kick.
Little Dove ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Asch plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Little Dove loads up on a big right hand but Van Asch slips the punch.
Van Asch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Little Dove has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Little Dove scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Asch should have avoided that one.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Little Dove.
Little Dove keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Asch.
Little Dove lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Little Dove on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Little Dove is looking to clinch.
Little Dove connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Little Dove 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.
Van Asch swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Little Dove works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Asch misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Little Dove.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Little Dove just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Asch's brow.
Van Asch misses with some punches.
Little Dove lands with a short shot to the head.
Little Dove lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Asch backwards.
Van Asch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Asch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Little Dove gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Koos Van Asch has been cut.
Little Dove blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Little Dove lands an elbow inside that Van Asch shrugs off.
A short left from Little Dove.
Van Asch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Asch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Asch misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Asch tries to throw a body punch but Little Dove avoids it by throwing Van Asch back against the ropes.
Van Asch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Asch misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Little Dove misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Little Dove tries to throw a body punch but Van Asch avoids it by throwing Little Dove back against the ropes.
Van Asch misses with a punch to the body.
Little Dove throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Little Dove lands an elbow just above Van Asch 's eye.
Van Asch misses with the head strike.
Little Dove misses with an elbow strike.
Little Dove leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Little Dove.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Little Dove.
Van Asch misses with some punches.
A short right from Van Asch on the inside.
Little Dove lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Little Dove blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Van Asch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Asch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Little Dove comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Little Dove lands with a left to the head.
Van Asch can't find room to land a body shot as Little Dove controls the action.
Little Dove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Asch throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cheyenne Little Dove dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koos Van Asch's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jab by Little Dove.
Little Dove 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.
Van Asch throws a lazy body kick
and Little Dove counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Asch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Little Dove throws out the jab.
Cheyenne Little Dove is winning the standup battle so far.
Little Dove scores with a shot to the body.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. Little Dove saw that one coming.
Little Dove tries to clinch
and Van Asch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Little Dove is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Asch can do to turn this around?
Van Asch throws a push kick but Little Dove slaps the foot to one side.
Little Dove is looking to clinch but Van Asch is avoiding it.
Little Dove takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Asch looks to land a right hand but Little Dove moved out of range.
Little Dove swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Little Dove slips a jab from Van Asch.
Little Dove is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Little Dove scores with the left hand. Van Asch knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Little Dove moves in looking to clinch but Van Asch pushes him off.#T1#
Little Dove is looking to clinch but Van Asch is avoiding it.
Van Asch throws a hook to the side of Little Dove's head but Little Dove sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Little Dove is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Little Dove fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Asch on the side of the head.
Van Asch scores with a nice head shot.
Little Dove throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Van Asch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Van Asch tries to keep at a distance but Little Dove has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cheyenne Little Dove has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Little Dove blocking some punches.
Van Asch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Little Dove lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Asch backwards.
Van Asch tries to throw a body punch but Little Dove avoids it by throwing Van Asch back against the ropes.
Van Asch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Little Dove backwards.
A body shot lands from Van Asch.
Van Asch misses with some punches.
Van Asch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Little Dove backwards.
Van Asch can't find room to land a body shot as Little Dove controls the action. #T2#
Little Dove misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Asch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Asch tries a body shot but Little Dove blocks it.
Van Asch dodges an elbow strike from Little Dove.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Asch.
Little Dove lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Little Dove lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Asch backwards.
Van Asch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Little Dove misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Little Dove.
A nice left hand lands by Van Asch.
A short right from Van Asch.
Van Asch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Asch.
Van Asch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Little Dove misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Asch blocks an elbow strike from Little Dove.
Little Dove working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Little Dove misses with the head strike.
Van Asch tries to work over Little Dove's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Little Dove trying to stall but Van Asch improves his position.
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 Cheyenne Little Dove will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koos Van Asch's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Van Asch misses the shot to the body.
Little Dove avoids the body shot from Van Asch.
Little Dove with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Asch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Van Asch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Little Dove to score with a decent uppercut.
Little Dove takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Little Dove gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Little Dove.
Koos Van Asch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Asch struggles to land a body shot inside as Little Dove controls his hands.
Van Asch misses with a body punch.
Little Dove doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Asch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Asch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Little Dove misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Asch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Asch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Little Dove's elbow.
Van Asch tries to throw a body punch but Little Dove avoids it by throwing Van Asch back against the ropes.
Little Dove tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Little Dove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Asch misses with some punches.
A short left from Little Dove.
Little Dove creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van Asch misses with a body punch.
Van Asch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Asch tries to throw a body punch but Little Dove avoids it by throwing Van Asch back against the ropes.
Little Dove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Asch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheyenne Little Dove is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Little Dove blocks a body shot from Van Asch.
Little Dove lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Asch has a couple of punches blocked by Little Dove.
Van Asch throws a punch but it's blocked by Little Dove.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Little Dove.
A nice left hand lands by Van Asch.
Van Asch working aggressively here.
Van Asch misses with some punches. #T2#
Van Asch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Asch working aggressively here.
Van Asch tries to work over Little Dove's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Asch working aggressively here.
Van Asch working aggressively here.
Van Asch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Little Dove lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Asch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Little Dove's elbow.
Van Asch throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Van Asch fails to land.
Van Asch struggles to land a body shot inside as Little Dove controls his hands.
Van Asch misses with the head strike.
Van Asch throws a head punch that misses.
Van Asch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Little Dove's elbow.
Van Asch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Asch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

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 Cheyenne Little Dove.
Well Little Dove 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: STRIKE! 8
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Gomez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Van Asch manages to break the clinch.
Gomez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Asch connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Gomez drives through and clinches with Van Asch against the ropes.
Van Asch 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.#BC#
Van Asch breaks the clinch.
Gomez tries to clinch up.
Van Asch jabs at Gomez's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gomez. That's going to slow Van Asch down.
Gomez cracks Van Asch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gomez throws the left hand but Van Asch avoids the punch easily.
Gomez doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Asch circles away.
Van Asch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Asch loads up on a big right hand but Gomez slips the punch.
Van Asch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Asch takes one to the chin there.
Crunch! Van Asch slams his shin into Gomez's torso.
Gomez scores with a nice strike.
Gomez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Asch's head.
Van Asch throws a looping overhand right but Gomez ducks down to avoid it.
Van Asch cracks Gomez with a good jab.
Van Asch looks to land a right hand but Gomez moved out of range.#T1#
Van Asch misses the shot to the body.
Van Asch thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Gomez drives through and clinches with Van Asch against the ropes.
Gomez lands with a light punch inside.
Van Asch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Asch trying to stall but Gomez improves his position.
Van Asch wants to get back to striking at distance but Gomez won't allow it.
Van Asch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Asch holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Gomez tries to land a knee to the head but Van Asch blocks with his arms. #BC#
Van Asch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gomez connects with a single shot there.
Van Asch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Asch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gomez at a distance.
Gomez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gomez tries to clinch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Gomez 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.
Gomez throws out a leg kick but Van Asch moves out of range and Gomez only half commits.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Asch lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
Van Asch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gomez moves out of range as Van Asch strikes.
Van Asch misses with a head kick.
Gomez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Van Asch lands a leg kick that knocks Gomez off balance momentarily.
Gomez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Asch under the eye.
Van Asch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Asch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gomez has time to react.
Gomez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Asch on the side of the head.
Gomez misses with a hook. Van Asch ducked under it nicely.
Gomez staying out of range there.
Gomez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gomez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Asch. That one must have hurt.
Gomez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Van Asch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut.
Van Asch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gomez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gomez avoids the body shot from Van Asch.
Gomez throws out a counter right but Van Asch avoids it with no problem.
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 Koos Van Asch will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Van Asch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gomez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Van Asch finds it's way through Gomez's defenses.
Koos Van Asch is winning the standup battle so far.
Gomez blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick from Van Asch, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gomez misses the jab.
And Van Asch counters with a quick kick to the body but Gomez blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gomez.
Gomez punishes Van Asch's body with a nice straight punch.
Gomez clobbers Van Asch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Van Asch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gomez blocks the body kick.
Van Asch works the jab nicely.
Van Asch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gomez on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Asch looks to throw a body kick
and Gomez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gomez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Asch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Asch moves away from the strike by Gomez.
Van Asch misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Van Asch throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gomez misses with a kick to the body.
Van Asch is looking to counter punch.
Gomez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Asch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Asch prevents a body shot from Gomez.
Gomez lands with a right to the head.
Gomez misses with a body punch.
Gomez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Asch backwards.
Van Asch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gomez.
Gomez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gomez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Gomez lands with a left to the head.
Van Asch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Asch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Van Asch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gomez throws a hook but Van Asch blocks it.#T2#
Van Asch throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gomez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for Gomez.
Van Asch throws a shot to the body.
Gomez tries to move into range but Van Asch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
Pedro Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Gomez gets a clinch.
Gomez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Asch misses with a body punch.
Gomez blocking some punches.
Van Asch tries to throw a body punch but Gomez avoids it by throwing Van Asch back against the ropes.
Van Asch struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomez controls his hands.
Gomez tries a body shot but Van Asch blocks it.
Van Asch misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Asch blocks a body shot from Gomez.
Gomez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Asch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Van Asch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Gomez moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Gomez 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#
Van Asch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Gomez pushes Van Asch up against the ropes in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Van Asch.
Van Asch lands an uppercut.
Gomez trying to land knees to the body.
Gomez misses with some punches.
Gomez has Van Asch pressed against the ropes, preventing Van Asch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Asch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gomez lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Gomez fails to land.
Pedro Gomez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Asch struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomez controls his hands.
Van Asch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Asch tries to throw a body punch but Gomez avoids it by throwing Van Asch back against the ropes.
A short right from Van Asch.
A head punch on the inside from Van Asch fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Gomez scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Asch blocks an uppercut.
Van Asch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Asch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gomez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomez.
A hook to the body from Van Asch. #T1#
Van Asch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gomez blocks an uppercut.
Van Asch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gomez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gomez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Asch.
Van Asch misses with a body punch.
Gomez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomez.
Van Asch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gomez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Asch tries to throw a body punch but Gomez avoids it by throwing Van Asch back against the ropes.
Gomez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomez.
Gomez prevents a body shot from Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomez.
Gomez misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Asch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Van Asch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gomez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Asch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez. #T2#
Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomez.
Van Asch looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.
Gomez lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Asch throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick from Gomez misses
and Van Asch finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez moves out of range of the body kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch lands with a kick to the ribs.
Van Asch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gomez on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Van Asch misses its intended target. #CL2#
Gomez rushes Van Asch and presses him up against the ropes.
Gomez trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Van Asch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gomez scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Asch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Asch throws out a loose jab but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Gomez misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Van Asch!

And that's the end of the fight!
Koos Van Asch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Asch 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: STRIKE! 5
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Farrokhzad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Asch moves away.
Farrokhzad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Asch.
Farrokhzad misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Farrokhzad takes the fight into the clinch.
Farrokhzad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Farrokhzad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Farrokhzad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Asch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Van Asch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Farrokhzad misses with a wild body shot.
Van Asch half committed to a counter leg kick.
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
Farrokhzad tries to clinch but Van Asch moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrokhzad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Asch 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.
Both fighters circling a little - Van Asch finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Farrokhzad throws a big shot that misses.
Farrokhzad lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Asch throws a hook to the side of Farrokhzad's head but Farrokhzad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Van Asch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farrokhzad.
A left lands for Van Asch.
Farrokhzad wants to clinch.
Farrokhzad swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van Asch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Farrokhzad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Farrokhzad lands a nice shot that snaps Van Asch's head back.
Farrokhzad lands a body shot.
Van Asch moves out of range as Farrokhzad strikes.
Van Asch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farrokhzad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Farrokhzad looks to land a right hand but Van Asch moved out of range.
Farrokhzad throws a jab when Van Asch was well out of range.
Farrokhzad scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Asch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Farrokhzad throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Asch walks into a jab.
The crowd cheers as Farrokhzad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Asch doesn't seem phased though.
Van Asch sizes up Farrokhzad with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Van Asch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad misses with a hook
and Van Asch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Farrokhzad there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Asch. Farrokhzad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farrokhzad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Asch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Asch went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Farrokhzad misses with a double jab
and Van Asch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Farrokhzad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Asch.
Van Asch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farrokhzad.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Farrokhzad moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bardia Farrokhzad dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Farrokhzad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farrokhzad slips under a jab.
Van Asch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Farrokhzad misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Farrokhzad walks into a stiff left hand from Van Asch.
Van Asch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Asch is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Asch lands with a shot to the body.
Farrokhzad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Van Asch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Farrokhzad digs a good body shot into Van Asch's ribs.
Bardia Farrokhzad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Asch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Farrokhzad appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Farrokhzad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Farrokhzad throws an overhand right that lands on Van Asch's shoulder, as Van Asch tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Farrokhzad misses with a series of wild punches.
Farrokhzad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. Farrokhzad saw that one coming.
Van Asch misses with a left hand
and Farrokhzad counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Van Asch throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Farrokhzad closes the distance and clinches.
Van Asch scores with a hook to the body.
Van Asch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Asch controlling the action here for a moment.
Farrokhzad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Asch tries to throw a body punch but Farrokhzad avoids it by throwing Van Asch back against the ropes.
Van Asch lands with a short shot to the head.
Farrokhzad lands a body punch. #T2#
Van Asch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farrokhzad with a knee to the head.
Farrokhzad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farrokhzad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Asch backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Farrokhzad obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Farrokhzad tries to land a knee to the head but Van Asch blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Farrokhzad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Farrokhzad tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Asch avoids the damage to the body.
Van Asch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Asch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farrokhzad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Van Asch manages to break the clinch.
Farrokhzad looks to land a left hand but Van Asch moved out of range nicely.
Van Asch with the inside leg kick.
Van Asch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farrokhzad.
Van Asch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Farrokhzad doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Van Asch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farrokhzad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Asch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bardia Farrokhzad 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!#R3#
Farrokhzad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Asch moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Asch misses with a looping right.
Farrokhzad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Van Asch counters with a quick kick to the body but Farrokhzad blocks it.
Van Asch connects with a body shot that sends Farrokhzad's belly button to the back.
Farrokhzad tries to clinch
and Van Asch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bardia Farrokhzad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Farrokhzad.
Nice defenses there by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Asch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Asch misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch throws a low kick but Farrokhzad avoids it.
Farrokhzad slips under a jab.
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
Farrokhzad swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Van Asch slips under a jab from Farrokhzad.
Van Asch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Farrokhzads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Farrokhzad throws a hook but Van Asch blocks it.
Farrokhzad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Farrokhzad misses.
Farrokhzad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Asch moves away.
Farrokhzad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Farrokhzad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Asch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Farrokhzad misses with a hook. Van Asch ducked under it nicely.
Van Asch walks into a straight right hand from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Asch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Farrokhzad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farrokhzad swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Farrokhzad misses with a looping left.
Van Asch half committed to a counter leg kick.
Van Asch cracks Farrokhzad with an open hand slap.
Farrokhzad loads up on a big right hand but Van Asch slips the punch.
Van Asch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Farrokhzad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farrokhzad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Asch.
Van Asch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Farrokhzad misses with a wild body shot.
Van Asch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Farrokhzad. That did some damage!
Van Asch scores with a nice head shot.
Van Asch misses with a hook. Farrokhzad ducked under it nicely.
Van Asch lands the left hand.
A big left from Farrokhzad misses.
Farrokhzad tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Van Asch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Asch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Farrokhzad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Van Asch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Asch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farrokhzad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Bardia Farrokhzad just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Farrokhzad throws an off balance right hand
and Van Asch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Asch lands a front kick.
Farrokhzad slips a straight right by Van Asch.
Van Asch feints and then cracks Farrokhzad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Farrokhzad down.
Van Asch slips a jab and a cross from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad throws a shot from downtown. Van Asch moves away and avoids it.
Farrokhzad misses with a wild body shot.
Van Asch looks to land a right hand but Farrokhzad moved out of range.
Farrokhzad lands an overhand right.
Van Asch throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrokhzad throws a big shot that misses.
Van Asch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Asch scores with a jab to the head.
Van Asch looks to throw the jab but Farrokhzad is out of range. #T1#
Farrokhzad throws a big shot that misses.
Farrokhzad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Farrokhzad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Asch throws a shot from downtown. Farrokhzad moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Asch.
Farrokhzad misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Asch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Farrokhzad misses.
A little feinted left hand from Van Asch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Asch defending well as Farrokhzad loads up on a big left hand.
Van Asch looks to score with a jab to the body but Farrokhzad is just out of range.
Farrokhzad throws out a counter right but Van Asch avoids it with no problem.
Van Asch moves away from the strike by Farrokhzad.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Asch.
Van Asch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Farrokhzad tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Van Asch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Asch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Van Asch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Farrokhzad takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Asch can't find room to land a body shot as Farrokhzad controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Van Asch fails to land.
Van Asch lands a right hand.
Van Asch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Farrokhzad prevents a body shot from Van Asch.
Farrokhzad tries a knee to the head but Van Asch blocks it. #BC#
Van Asch breaks from the clinch.
Van Asch tries to land a leg kick but Farrokhzad saw it coming and moves away.
Farrokhzad cracks Van Asch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Van Asch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Farrokhzad misses with a hook.
Van Asch with a jab.
Van Asch thows a leg kick but Farrokhzad checks it
and Farrokhzad counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch had his way with Bardia Farrokhzad in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Van Asch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Farrokhzad walks into a straight right hand from Van Asch.
Van Asch throws the left hand but Farrokhzad avoids the punch easily.
Van Asch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Farrokhzad releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Farrokhzad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#Van Asch is rocked!
Van Asch connects with a looping right hand.
Van Asch tries to move into range but Farrokhzad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koos Van Asch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Van Asch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Asch misses with a right hand
and Farrokhzad counters with a straight right hand.
Van Asch throws a jab but it's blocked by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Van Asch seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrokhzad misses with an uppercut. Van Asch saw that one coming.
Farrokhzad moves out of range as Van Asch strikes.
Van Asch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farrokhzad throws out the jab. #T1#
Farrokhzad displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Farrokhzad digs a good hook to Van Asch's body.
Farrokhzad throws a jab when Van Asch was well out of range.
Van Asch throws a jab when Farrokhzad was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Asch. Farrokhzad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farrokhzad defending well as Van Asch loads up on a big left hand.
Van Asch misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Farrokhzad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Farrokhzad connects with a right hand. Van Asch shakes it off.
Van Asch throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Asch drops his hands momentarily and Farrokhzad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Farrokhzad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Asch throws a hook to the side of Farrokhzad's head but Farrokhzad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Asch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Van Asch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Asch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Farrokhzad moves out of range of the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Asch misses with a shot to the body
and Farrokhzad counters with a nice uppercut.
Farrokhzad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bardia Farrokhzad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Farrokhzad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Farrokhzad digs a good body shot into Van Asch's ribs.
Van Asch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farrokhzad was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Asch.
A lazy left from Farrokhzad finds it's target.
Farrokhzad scores with a hook.
Farrokhzad tries to clinch there but Van Asch circles away.
Farrokhzad works Van Asch's body with a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bardia Farrokhzad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Farrokhzad 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:49
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bardia Farrokhzad!
Bardia Farrokhzad is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Bardia Farrokhzad, 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: STRIKE! 3
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Van Asch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maul raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Van Asch looks to land a right hand but Maul moved out of range.
Maul was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Van Asch looks to throw a body kick
and Maul counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Asch misses with a wild body shot.
Van Asch throws a jab but it's blocked by Maul.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maul throws out a counter right but Van Asch avoids it with no problem.
Van Asch loads up on a big right hand but Maul slips the punch.#T1#
Van Asch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Asch misses with a body punch
and Maul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Asch throws a right hand that misses
and Maul counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Van Asch throws a front kick that sends Maul stumbling back into the ropes.
Van Asch misses with a hook. Maul ducked under it nicely.
Maul throws out a counter right but Van Asch avoids it with no problem.
Van Asch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maul moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Maul keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maul is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Van Asch with a body shot.
Van Asch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body kick there by Van Asch.
Van Asch misses with a two punch combination.
Van Asch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maul.
Van Asch swings widly with a right hand
and Maul counters with a stiff right hand.
Koos Van Asch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Asch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Maul takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Asch moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMaul.
Van Asch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maul has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Asch throws a head kick that half lands.
Van Asch tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Asch lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Van Asch, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.
Maul doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
A jab from Van Asch finds it's way through Maul's defenses.
Van Asch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maul is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Van Asch with a body shot.
Van Asch tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy body kick from Van Asch
and Van Asch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Asch throws an off balance right hand
and Maul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Asch throws out a leg kick but Maul moves out of range and Van Asch only half commits. #T2#
Maul avoids the head kick by Van Asch.
Maul throws a fast counter high kick but Van Asch manages to duck under it in time.
Van Asch takes a swing at Maul's ribcage but misses.
Maul shapes to counter with a head kick.
Van Asch throws a poor cross that misses
and Maul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Asch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Asch is looking to slow Maul down with leg kicks.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Maul raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Van Asch misses with an uppercut.
Van Asch throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maul's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Asch. Maul does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from Van Asch misses
and Maul counters with a nice leg kick.
Van Asch lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Asch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maul can do to turn this around?
Van Asch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maul was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Van Asch tries a low kick but Maul avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Maul misses.
Maul takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Van Asch lands with a kick to the temple. Maul shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Maul takes one to the side of the head.
Van Asch misses with a hook to the body
and Maul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Asch.#T2#
Van Asch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maul only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A jab from Van Asch finds it's way through Maul's defenses.
Van Asch looks to land a body kick but Maul moved away.
Koos Van Asch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Asch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Tang Maul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maul blocks a head kick by Van Asch.
Maul let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koos Van Asch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Asch 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: STRIKE! 1
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Asch moves away.
Gomez looks to land a combination but Van Asch avoids it well.
Gomez throws out a loose jab but Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Asch flicks out a counter leg kick but Gomez steps away.
Gomez misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Asch counters with a left to the body.
Gomez throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Asch throws a big counter head kick but Gomez avoids it with no problem.
Gomez throws a lazy right hand but Van Asch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Asch replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gomez blocks it well.
Van Asch slips under a jab.
Van Asch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gomez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pedro Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Asch.
Gomez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Asch feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gomez misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Asch counters with a stiff right hand.
Gomez throws a push kick but Van Asch slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Van Asch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gomez lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Asch thows a body kick. Gomez tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Gomez lands with a nice body punch.
Gomez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Asch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Asch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gomez misses with a low kick.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Gomez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gomez is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gomez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Asch. That did some damage!
Gomez throws a shot from downtown. Van Asch moves away and avoids it.
Van Asch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gomez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Van Asch looks to throw the jab but Gomez is out of range.
Gomez misses with an uppercut. Van Asch saw that one coming.
Gomez throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Gomez throws a low kick, looking for Van Asch's leg but Van Asch calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Van Asch slips under a jab from Gomez.
Van Asch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gomez's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Asch moves forwards but Gomez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gomez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Asch is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gomez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gomez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Asch under the eye.
Gomez misses the body punch
and Van Asch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Asch blocks a jab.
Van Asch lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gomez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Asch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gomez throws a series of punches but Van Asch avoids them all with ease.
Van Asch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gomez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Gomez 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#
Van Asch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Gomez misses.
Gomez scores with a jab. Van Asch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gomez just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gomez misses with an uppercut
and Van Asch counters with a head kick.
A solid body kick from Gomez.
Gomez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gomez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Asch stuns Gomez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gomez avoids the body shot from Van Asch.
Gomez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomez.
Gomez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Van Asch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gomez misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Gomez.
Van Asch appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Gomez 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.
Gomez swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Gomez.
Gomez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Asch moves out of range of the strikes.
Gomez misses with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gomez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gomez misses with a two punch combination.
Gomez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC2#Gomez is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Pedro Gomez has been cut.
Gomez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Asch counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Asch connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh Gomez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomez catches Van Asch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gomez seems to have got his legs back now.
Gomez throws a jab when Van Asch was well out of range.#T2#
Van Asch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Asch scores with a body shot.
Van Asch is looking to slow Gomez down with leg kicks.
Gomez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Asch! But no joy.
Gomez throws a series of punches but Van Asch moves out of range.
Van Asch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gomez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Asch throws a leg kick which misses Gomez's front leg but catches the back leg as Gomez tries to avoid it.
Van Asch misses with a straight left.
Pedro Gomez is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Asch connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Gomez's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Gomez - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Koos Van Asch!
Our winner, Koos Van Asch, 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: SMASH: Romero vs Canizares
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Kock blocks the leg kick.
Van Asch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Kock.
Kock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Kock - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kock. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kock cracks Van Asch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Van Asch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kock.
Kock lands with a nice body kick.
Van Asch 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.
Van Asch throws a front kick aimed at Kock's knee but Kock avoids it well.
Kock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot by Kock.
Kock wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Van Asch.
Kock throws a big counter combination but Van Asch scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Van Asch misses with a hook
and Kock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Kock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Asch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kock.
Kock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Kock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Van Asch tries to land a leg kick but Kock saw it coming and moves away.
Kock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.
Van Asch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kock moves out of range of the body kick.
Kock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kock moves out of range of the body kick from Van Asch.
Kock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Asch.
Van Asch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Asch misses with a hook. Kock ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Kock was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kock checks a low kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch moves out of range as Kock throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Van Asch misses. #T2#
Van Asch loads up on a big right hand but Kock slips the punch.
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Kock.
Kock misses with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Asch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Asch doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Asch cracks Kock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kock. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Asch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kock digs a good body shot into Van Asch's ribs.
Kock throws a shot to the body.
Kock throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Asch.
Van Asch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A big right from Kock misses.
Kock pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Van Asch back to the cage. Kock follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kock takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Kock digs a good hook to Van Asch's body.
Kock throws a jab when Van Asch was well out of range.
Batang Kock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Van Asch, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Kock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kock misses with a double jab.
Van Asch throws out a loose jab but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Asch cracks a nice hook into Kock's ribs.
Van Asch tries to work over Kock's front leg with a kick but Kock checks it.
Kock misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Kock drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Van Asch manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Asch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Kock as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Kock lands a nice looking kick to the body. Van Asch takes a step back to recover.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Kock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kock looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Asch is just out of range.
Kock lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Asch off the cage and back into range.
Kock checks a leg kick.
Kock thows a body kick. Van Asch tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Van Asch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Asch misses with a head kick.
Van Asch misses the shot to the body.
Kock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Asch in his tracks.
Van Asch tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Asch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Asch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Van Asch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Van Asch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Van Asch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Kock.
Van Asch swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van Asch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Kock. Those never looked like landing.
Van Asch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Van Asch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kock throws a series of punches but Van Asch moves out of range.
Kock lands a nice looking body shot.
Kock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Asch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Asch circles away.
Kock catches Van Asch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kock connects with the punch.
Kock cracks a nice hook into Van Asch's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kock jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Van Asch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Asch. Kock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kock misses with a straight left.
Kock throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Van Asch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kock with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Asch.
Kock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Kock.
Kock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Asch can do to turn this around?
A big right from Kock misses.
Kock misses with a hook to the body
and Van Asch counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kock's knee momentarily.
Kock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Asch is out of range and Kock settles back down.
Kock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Asch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kock at a distance.
Van Asch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Asch. Kock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Van Asch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Asch connects with a high kick.
Van Asch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Van Asch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Asch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kock.
A head kick by Van Asch misses
and Kock counters with a three punch combo that has Van Asch backing up. Van Asch nods at Kock to acknowledge the strikes.
Kock lands a nice hook to Van Asch's body. Van Asch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kock gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Van Asch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Batang Kock is winning the standup battle so far.
Kock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Van Asch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Asch lands a head kick. Kock smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Van Asch throws a head kick but Kock moves out of range.
Kock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Kock ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kock avoids a kick to the body.
Kock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kock scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kock.
Van Asch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kock swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van Asch counters with a good low kick that Kock was not able to check.
Van Asch connects with a solid leg kick.
Kock misses with a few strikes there.
Van Asch moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Asch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Asch bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Van Asch needs to keep his hands up - Kock had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Kock throws an overhand right that lands on Van Asch's shoulder, as Van Asch tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Asch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Kock checks a leg kick.
Kock connects with a solid leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Kock
and Van Asch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kock checks the leg kick.
Kock lands a nice shot that snaps Van Asch's head back. #CL#
Kock moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kock.
Van Asch lands a body punch.
Van Asch pushes Kock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Van Asch breaks from the clinch.
Van Asch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kock scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock 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#
Kock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Kock.
Van Asch throws a solid leg kick but Kock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Asch.
Kock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Asch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Asch takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses.
Kock lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Van Asch backs up against the cage.
Kock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Asch defending well as Kock loads up on a big left hand.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Kock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
Van Asch throws a head kick that misses.
Kock throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Asch counters with a stiff right hand.
Kock misses with a hook to the body
and Van Asch counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.
Van Asch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Asch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A shot to the liver by Kock. Beautiful body shot.
Van Asch jabs at Kock's body.
Van Asch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kock.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Asch.
Van Asch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kock.
Kock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Kock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Asch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kock thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Kock throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Asch.
Van Asch feints a counter leg kick.
Kock scores with the left hand. Van Asch knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Asch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kock.
Van Asch digs a good body shot into Kock's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kock moves into range and connects with a jab.
A solid body kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch is looking to score with low kicks.
Kock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Asch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Koos Van Asch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Asch misses with a two punch combination.
Kock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Asch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kock misses the body punch
and Van Asch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kock throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Kock lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Kock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kock misses with a two punch combination.
Van Asch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Asch looks for the body kick but Kock saw that one coming.
Kock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Kock misses with a body kick.
Van Asch appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good work by Kock as he checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Van Asch.
Kock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Kock there.
Van Asch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kock is looking to land body kicks.
Van Asch tries to land a leg kick but Kock saw it coming and moves away.
Kock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Asch misses the jab.#T4#
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
Kock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Asch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
A nice combination there by Kock.
Kock lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Kock as he connects with a hook.
Kock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kock looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Asch is just out of range.
Kock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Van Asch misses its intended target.
Kock throws an off balance right hand
letting Van Asch counter with a right hand.
Batang Kock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Asch takes a shot right to the bread basket.

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 Batang Kock.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kock, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batang Kock!
Batang Kock spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SMASH: Kosmanov vs Romero
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Van Asch throws a head kick that misses.
Granes takes one on the button.#CL2#
Granes darts in and clinches Van Asch up against the cage.
Granes missing with knees to the body.
Van Asch throws a punch but it's blocked by Granes.
Van Asch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Granes or not.
Van Asch digs a right hand underneath Granes's ribcage. Granes let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Granes jumps guard and drags Van Asch to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Van Asch works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Van Asch 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.
Granes is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Granes gets back to full guard.
Van Asch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Granes on the ground.
Granes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van Asch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Granes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Asch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Van Asch trying to control the position from guard on top but Granes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Granes is trying to control the position but Van Asch postures up.
Van Asch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Granes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Granes 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.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Granes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Asch.
Granes throws a leg kick
and Van Asch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Granes throws a leg kick which misses Van Asch's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Asch tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Granes.
Van Asch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Van Asch 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.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. Granes saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Van Asch.
The crowd cheers as Van Asch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Granes doesn't seem phased though.
Van Asch throws a shot from downtown. Granes moves away and avoids it.
Van Asch defending well as Granes loads up on a big left hand.
Van Asch throws a body punch but Granes moves out of range.
Granes misses with a looping right.
Van Asch takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Granes connects with a single shot there.
Van Asch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Granes misses the target.
It looked like Van Asch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Granes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koos Van Asch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Granes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Van Asch counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Granes takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
Van Asch throws a counter high kick but Granes was just alert enough to avoid it.
Van Asch tries to land a body kick
and Granes counters with a nice leg kick.
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
Granes scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Asch should have avoided that one.
Granes cracks Van Asch with an open hand slap.#T4#
Van Asch checks a low kick from Granes.
Van Asch misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from Van Asch misses.
Granes throws a chopping leg kick but Van Asch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Granes jabs Van Asch right on the nose. Van Asch blinks but takes it well.
Van Asch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Granes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Granes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Asch lands a shot to the body.
Van Asch tries to break free but Granes pushes him back against the cage.
Van Asch prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Asch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Asch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Granes misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Asch doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Van Asch breaks from the clinch.
Granes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Asch is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keenwah Granes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Granes lands a leg kick that knocks Van Asch off balance momentarily.
Granes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Asch counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Asch throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Keenwah Granes has been cut.
Granes throws a leg kick which misses Van Asch's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Asch tries to avoid it.
Van Asch blocks a low kick nicely.
Granes with a hook.
Granes misses with a leg kick
and Van Asch counters with a body kick.
Granes lands an overhand right.
Granes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Granes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Granes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Granes looks to land a left hand but Van Asch moved out of range nicely.
Van Asch quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Van Asch checks the leg kick.#T1#
Granes looks to land a left hand but Van Asch moved out of range nicely.
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
Van Asch looks to land a right hand but Granes moved out of range.
Granes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Asch misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd cheers as Granes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Asch doesn't seem phased though.
Van Asch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Granes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Granes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Asch.
A leg kick checked by Granes.#CL2#
Granes has closed the distance and engaged Van Asch in a clinch.
Van Asch blocks an uppercut.
Van Asch misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Asch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Asch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Graness head. #T2#
Granes looking for a takedown.
Granes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Asch. #BC#
Van Asch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Granes misses its intended target.
Van Asch fires out a quick counter leg kick but Granes just manages to avoid it.
Van Asch blocks a leg kick.
Van Asch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Granes.
Granes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Asch under the eye.
Granes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Asch slips a straight right by Granes.
Van Asch feints and then cracks Granes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Granes down.
Van Asch slips under a jab from Granes.
Granes dips to his left and cracks Van Asch with an uppercut!
Van Asch thumps Granes with a low kick.
Granes misses with an uppercut
and Van Asch counters with a good low kick that Granes was not able to check. #T3#
A nice leg kick from Granes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab by Van Asch.
Van Asch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Granes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Asch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keenwah Granes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Granes.
Van Asch moves out of range as Granes strikes.
Granes misses with a head kick.
Granes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Van Asch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granes moves away.
Granes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Granes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Asch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Van Asch scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Van Asch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Granes counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Granes misses.
Granes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Granes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Asch bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Granes lands a jab to the nose.
Van Asch scores with a head kick.
Van Asch throws a wild body kick that Granes sees coming a mile off.
Van Asch takes a swing at Granes's ribcage but misses.
Van Asch throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granes throws an overhand right that lands on Van Asch's shoulder, as Van Asch tries to avoid the shot.
Van Asch half committed to a counter leg kick.
Granes tries a low kick but Van Asch avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Keenwah Granes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Keenwah Granes'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#
Granes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Asch tries to avoid it but Granes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Asch to the ground. Van Asch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Van Asch looks for the body kick but Granes saw that one coming.
Granes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Asch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Asch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Asch.
Granes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Asch.
Jab, jab by Granes - just one landing.
That kick from Granes tenderised Van Asch's leg. Van Asch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Keenwah Granes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Asch takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch defending well as Granes loads up on a big left hand.
Granes misses with a left hand
enabling Van Asch to counter with a crisp jab.
Granes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Granes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Asch. Van Asch obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Granes tries to clinch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Van Asch.
Granes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Asch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Granes misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Van Asch misses.
Granes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Asch is able to avoid easily.
Van Asch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Granes throws a leg kick but Van Asch moved away.
Granes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Van Asch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Granes feints the counter takedown.
Granes lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Van Asch moves out of range as Granes strikes.
Nice jab there from Van Asch.
Granes misses with a low kick as Van Asch jumps back.
Van Asch tries to move into range but Granes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Van Asch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Granes missing with a left hand there. Van Asch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Asch scores with a jab. Granes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Koos Van Asch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Asch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Asch takes a swing at Granes's ribcage but misses.
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
Granes misses with a leg kick
and Van Asch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Granes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Granes feints and then cracks Van Asch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Asch down. #T3#
Van Asch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Granes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Granes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Granes.
Van Asch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Asch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Keenwah Granes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Asch throws a head kick that misses
and Granes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Granes connects with a crisp jab.
Granes with a nice cross.
Granes shoots in but no luck this time.
A counter left hand to the body from Van Asch misses its target.
Koos Van Asch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keenwah Granes.
Granes misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Granes. #T4#
Granes throws a sloppy body shot
and Van Asch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Asch throws a hook but Granes blocks it.
Granes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good shot there by Granes.
That kick from Van Asch tenderised Granes's leg. Granes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Asch throws a poor cross that misses
and Granes counters with a one-two to the body.
Granes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Asch is out of range.
Van Asch fails to land with a series of punches.
Granes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Granes scores with a jab.
Granes scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Asch misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Granes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Granes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Van Asch's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keenwah Granes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Granes 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Barrels
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Van Asch throws out a loose jab but Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Asch slips a straight right by Lacasa.
Jab from Van Asch.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Asch. That snapped Lacasa's head back.
Van Asch throws a hook but Lacasa blocks it.
Lacasa throws an overhand right that lands on Van Asch's shoulder, as Van Asch tries to avoid the shot.
Van Asch looks to land a right hand but Lacasa moved out of range.
We've been told by Lacasa's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lacasa fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Asch moves out of range as Lacasa strikes.
A little jabbing left from Van Asch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Asch misses with a body shot.
Lacasa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Asch connects with a single shot there.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut.
Lacasa swings for the body but Van Asch moves out of range.
Lacasa misses with a body shot.
Lacasa moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
Lacasa misses with an uppercut.
Van Asch lands with a kick to the temple. Lacasa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Van Asch missing with a left hand there. Lacasa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lacasa swings for the body but Van Asch moves out of range.
Lacasa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lacasa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Asch throws the left hand but Lacasa avoids the punch easily.
Van Asch misses the shot to the body.
Lacasa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Asch's hands.
Lacasa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Asch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Van Asch.
Van Asch 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.
Lacasa throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Lacasa misses with a looping right.
Lacasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacasa.
Van Asch throws out a counter right but Lacasa avoids it with no problem.
Good leg kick by Van Asch.
Lacasa looks to land a right hand but Van Asch moved out of range.
Van Asch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Asch thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Van Asch needs to keep his hands up - Lacasa had a free shot at his head there.
Van Asch looks to score with a jab to the body but Lacasa is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacasa lands a slapping body shot.
Van Asch slips a straight right by Lacasa.
Van Asch counters with a body kick.
Van Asch tries to move into range but Lacasa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Van Asch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lacasa throws a jab when Van Asch was well out of range.
Van Asch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Asch throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacasa.
Van Asch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lacasa takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
Van Asch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lacasa throws out the jab.
Van Asch slips a jab from Lacasa.
Lacasa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Van Asch back to the cage. Lacasa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Van Asch throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lacasa.
A counter left hand to the body from Lacasa misses its target.
Lacasa throws a big shot that misses.
Van Asch throws out a counter right but Lacasa avoids it with no problem.
Van Asch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacasa. #T3#
Van Asch misses the shot to the body.
Van Asch delivers a nice body kick.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacasa connects with a body shot that sends Van Asch's belly button to the back.
Van Asch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacasa lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Asch's head.
The fighters circling - Van Asch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lacasa throws a looping overhand right but Van Asch ducks down to avoid it.
Van Asch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lacasa throws a nice looking combination but Van Asch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lacasa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Asch throws out a counter right but Lacasa avoids it with no problem.
Lacasa lands the left hand.
Van Asch throws a hook to the side of Lacasa's head but Lacasa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacasa throwing a counter right hand but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Lacasa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lacasa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lacasa throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Van Asch staying out of range there.
Lacasa cracks Van Asch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacasa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lacasa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Asch counters with a low kick, right behind Lacasa 's knee.
Van Asch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Asch thuds a left hand into Lacasa's body.
Van Asch scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacasa. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacasa takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
Van Asch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lacasa swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lacasa.
Van Asch looks to land a left hand but Lacasa moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacasa jabs at Van Asch's body.
Lacasa takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
Lacasa scores with the left hand. Van Asch knows he should have avoided that one.
Lacasa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Asch 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 Diego Lacasa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Van Asch lands a jab to the head.
Van Asch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Van Asch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lacasa.
Van Asch replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lacasa blocks it well.
Van Asch works Lacasa's body with a nice hook.
Lacasa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Asch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diego Lacasa is winning the standup battle so far.
Lacasa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Van Asch eats them both and turns towards Lacasa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lacasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Van Asch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Asch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Asch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Asch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacasa.
A counter left hand to the body from Lacasa misses its target.
A right-left combo lands from Lacasa.
Lacasa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Asch can do to turn this around?
Van Asch thuds his shin into the meat of Lacasa's side.
Lacasa takes one on the button.
Van Asch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacasa.
Van Asch lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Lacasa throws a hook to the side of Van Asch's head but Van Asch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Asch throws a lazy right hand but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacasa avoids a kick to the body.
Van Asch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Asch slips a straight right by Lacasa.
A little jabbing left from Van Asch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lacasa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.
Van Asch lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lacasa takes a step back to recover.
Lacasa lands a nice looking body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Van Asch!
Van Asch keeps Lacasa at a distance using the push kick.
Lacasa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Asch tries to land a front kick but Lacasa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lacasa throws a series of punches but Van Asch moves out of range.
Van Asch looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T2#
Van Asch throws a body shot but no joy.
Lacasa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body punch from Van Asch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Asch's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Asch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A lazy left from Van Asch finds it's target.
Lacasa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lacasa throws a jab when Van Asch was well out of range.
Van Asch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacasa manages to avoid it.
Van Asch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacasa lands with a cross.
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Lacasa.
A slow jab from Van Asch misses its intended target.
Lacasa swinging wildly here.
Lacasa takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
Van Asch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lacasa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Lacasa checks it.
Lacasa swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Van Asch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Asch lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Asch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Lacasa finds it's way through Van Asch's defenses.
Lacasa throws an overhand right that lands on Van Asch's shoulder, as Van Asch tries to avoid the shot.
Lacasa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lacasa throws a jab when Van Asch was well out of range.
Van Asch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lacasa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Asch.
Van Asch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lacasa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Asch.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Asch misses the target.
Van Asch scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Lacasa misses. #T4#
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.
Lacasa missing with a left hand there. Van Asch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lacasa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacasa throws a hook but Van Asch blocks it.
Lacasa moves away from the strike by Van Asch.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Asch moves away.
Van Asch throws a front kick that sends Lacasa stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacasa misses the target.
Lacasa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Asch.
Lacasa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Asch misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Asch lands a head shot.
Lacasa avoids the body shot from Van Asch.
Lacasa drops his hands momentarily and Van Asch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van Asch scores with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Lacasa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Asch.
Lacasa works Van Asch's body with a nice hook.
Lacasa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Van Asch there.#ROC2#Lacasa is rocked!
Van Asch cracks Lacasa with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Lacasa tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Van Asch pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Lacasa is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koos Van Asch!
After winning the bout, Koos Van Asch thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH:219
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Van Asch pushes Bogo away with a front kick.
Bogo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Asch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bogo.
Van Asch connects with a looping right hand.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Bogo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bogo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Asch checks it well.
Bogo 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.
Van Asch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Bogo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Asch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogo is looking to land body kicks.
Bogo lands with a kick to the temple. Van Asch shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bogo tests Van Asch's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Van Asch slips a jab and a cross from Bogo.
Van Asch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Asch dips to his left and cracks Bogo with an uppercut!
Bogo pushes Van Asch away with a front kick.
Nice body kick there by Bogo.
Bogo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bogo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
Van Asch misses the jab.
Bogo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Asch. Bogo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Asch loads up on a big right hand but Bogo slips the punch.
Van Asch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bogo throws a lazy head kick
and Van Asch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good work by Bogo as he checks the leg kick.
Bogo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van Asch lands the left hand.
Van Asch scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Asch misses the target.
And Bogo tries to counter it with a takedown but Van Asch pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Van Asch misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Bogo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Asch looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Asch, not yet.
Bogo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bogo wants to pass the guard but Van Asch is keeping the position.
Van Asch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Van Asch is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Bogo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Van Asch is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bogo, into his guard. #REVR#
Van Asch passes Bogo's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4##SUB#
Bogo is defending against the submission attempts here by Van Asch.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bogo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Van Asch pushes down on Bogo's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SU#
Van Asch decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Van Asch misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Bogo counters with a single leg into guard. Van Asch didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Bogo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Van Asch dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Van Asch trying to control but Bogo is working from the bottom.
Van Asch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bogo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van Asch manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch controls Bogo momentarily but Bogo frees himself.
Van Asch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bogo is one step ahead there.
Bogo throws a strike but Van Asch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Bogo has a closed guard, preventing Van Asch from standing up.
Van Asch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Bogo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Asch defends well.
Van Asch looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Bogo looking for a guillotine here but Van Asch defends easily. #SU#
Van Asch stands up and waves to Bogo to follow him.
A big left from Van Asch misses. #T3#
Van Asch takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Van Asch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bogo looks to clinch #KD#
and Van Asch counters with a crisp one two that drops Bogo! Van Asch thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bogo to his feet! Bogo is in big trouble!#ROC#Bogo is rocked!
Bogo tries to get into range but Van Asch steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Bogo! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Van Asch scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koos Van Asch!
A very excited looking Koos Van Asch 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: SMASH: Spratt vs Khan
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Hohenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Asch tests Hohenthal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Asch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hohenthal looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Asch is just out of range.
Van Asch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hohenthal missing with a left hand there. Van Asch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Asch throws out a counter right but Hohenthal avoids it with no problem.
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
Van Asch scores with a nice head shot.
Hohenthal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Asch moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch staying out of range there.
Hohenthal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot.
Hohenthal has his takedown stuffed
and Van Asch counters with a left to the body.
Van Asch 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.#T1#
Hohenthal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Asch pinned against the cage. Van Asch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Van Asch feints a counter leg kick.
Hohenthal throws a looping overhand right but Van Asch ducks down to avoid it.
Hohenthal slips a straight right by Van Asch.
Van Asch connects with a leg kick.
Hohenthal is looking to wear down Van Asch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hohenthal is defended easily by Van Asch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Asch lands a jab to Hohenthal's midsection.#T2#
Nice body kick from Van Asch.
Hohenthal avoids the body shot from Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a leg kick
letting Hohenthal counter with a right hand.
Hohenthal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Koos Van Asch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Asch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lennart Hohenthal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Asch dodges the punch combination from Hohenthal.
An inside leg kick from Van Asch misses.
Hohenthal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Asch throws an overhand right that lands on Hohenthal's shoulder, as Hohenthal tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Hohenthal misses.
Van Asch swings for the body but Hohenthal moves out of range.
Hohenthal throws a lazy right hand but Van Asch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Asch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Hohenthal scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Hohenthal feints and as Van Asch raises his hands in defense, Hohenthal changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Van Asch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hohenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Asch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hohenthal is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Van Asch is adopting a defensive guard.
Van Asch 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.
Hohenthal sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Hohenthal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Asch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hohenthal trying to control but Van Asch is working from the bottom.
Hohenthal looking to pass the guard.
Van Asch keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
Van Asch wants to sweep here but Hohenthal controlling him for the moment.
Hohenthal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Van Asch's head.
Van Asch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hohenthal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hohenthal throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Koos Van Asch will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Van Asch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hohenthal misses with a jab to the body
and Van Asch counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hohenthal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Asch counters with an outside leg kick.
Hohenthal jabs Van Asch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Asch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Lennart Hohenthal has been cut.
Hohenthal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Asch tries to land a leg kick but Hohenthal saw it coming and moves away.
Van Asch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Asch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hohenthal scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Van Asch lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hohenthal fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Asch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Asch takes a swing at Hohenthal's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Hohenthal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Asch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hohenthal somewhat.
Hohenthal misses with a looping left.
Hohenthal takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Hohenthal shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Van Asch is refusing to be controlled, as Hohenthal sits in half guard.
Van Asch tries to roll over but Hohenthal keeps him under control.
Hohenthal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Hohenthal drops an elbow to the side of Van Asch's head.
Hohenthal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hohenthal passes to full mount!
Van Asch slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hohenthal trying to pass the guard but Van Asch defending well.
Hohenthal is thwarting Van Asch's attempts to control the position.
Van Asch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal trying to pass the guard but Van Asch defending well. #T3#
Van Asch is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Asch is not content to let Hohenthal control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohenthal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hohenthal wants to take a breather but Van Asch is having none of it.
Van Asch moves into full guard.
Van Asch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Van Asch pushes down on Hohenthal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hohenthal tries to roll over but Van Asch keeps him under control.
Hohenthal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Van Asch stopping the sweep attempt from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal is working hard here to advance position.
Van Asch trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hohenthal's guard.
Hohenthal working a defensive guard here.
Van Asch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hohenthal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Asch is one step ahead there.
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 Lennart Hohenthal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal'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.#R3#
Van Asch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hohenthal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Van Asch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hohenthal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Asch moves away.
Van Asch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hohenthal's head backwards.
Hohenthal fails with the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Asch! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Hohenthal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
Koos Van Asch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hohenthal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Asch doesn't seem bothered though.
Hohenthal shoots in for a takedown but Van Asch shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hohenthal has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Van Asch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Van Asch throws a hook but Hohenthal avoids it easily.
Van Asch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hohenthal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van Asch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hohenthal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hohenthal throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Asch counters with an inside leg kick.
Van Asch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hohenthal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Asch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van Asch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hohenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Asch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hohenthal is defended easily by Van Asch.
Van Asch appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Van Asch throws a low kick, looking for Hohenthal's leg but Hohenthal calmly moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Hohenthal as he connects with a hook.
Hohenthal misses with the combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Asch. That's going to slow Hohenthal down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Asch digs a good hook to Hohenthal's body.
Van Asch tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hohenthal is able to avoid easily.
Van Asch thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hohenthal if he has to take too many more of those. #T3#
Hohenthal throws a nice looking combination but Van Asch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hohenthal misses with a wild body shot.
Hohenthal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Asch.
Hohenthal throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Van Asch counter with a right hand.
Van Asch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hohenthal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Van Asch misses. #TD#
Hohenthal scores with a takedown into Van Asch's guard.
Van Asch is trying to control the position but Hohenthal postures up.
Hohenthal slips nicely into half guard.
Hohenthal is trying to control. Van Asch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Hohenthal working the head and body with strikes.
Hohenthal trying to control from half guard but Van Asch is working away.
Hohenthal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hohenthal is thwarting Van Asch's attempts to control the position.
Van Asch is looking for a sweep. Hohenthal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Asch is doing well to control the position and prevent Hohenthal from advancing to side control.
Ground and pound from Hohenthal.
Van Asch tries to get to full guard but Hohenthal has control of the leg.
Van Asch keeps trying to improve his position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hohenthal is thwarting Van Asch's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal'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.#R4#
Van Asch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hohenthal walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #TD#
Hohenthal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Van Asch's guard.
Van Asch wants to get back to his feet but Hohenthal is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Van Asch pulls Hohenthal in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Asch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Van Asch looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Asch, not yet. #SUB2#
Van Asch has his foot on Hohenthal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hohenthal works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Hohenthal lands a couple of elbows.
Hohenthal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Van Asch keeps moving.
Hohenthal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Van Asch's head.
Lennart Hohenthal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hohenthal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hohenthal looking to pass the guard.
Hohenthal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Van Asch's head.
Hohenthal landing with the ground and pound.
Van Asch keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
Hohenthal controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Hohenthal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Asch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hohenthal is in close to Van Asch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Van Asch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Van Asch wants to get up but he can't break Hohenthal's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Van Asch is fighting to break Hohenthal's control of his arms but Hohenthal is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hohenthal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hohenthal has control of Van Asch's left arm, preventing Van Asch from doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Hohenthal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hohenthal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Asch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hohenthal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Van Asch passes into half guard.
Van Asch wants to stand up but Hohenthal is controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hohenthal tries to get to full guard but Van Asch has control of the leg.
Van Asch is pressing down on Hohenthal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hohenthal is holding on for now.
Hohenthal trying to control but Van Asch postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hohenthal is not content to let Van Asch control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Lennart Hohenthal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal'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. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Hohenthal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Asch throws out the jab.
Hohenthal takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
Van Asch misses with a straight right.
Van Asch misses with a jab to the body
and Hohenthal counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohenthal. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Asch misses with a leg kick.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch lands with a straight right. Hohenthal didn't see that one coming.
Van Asch scores with a body shot.
Hohenthal cracks Van Asch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Jab from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
Hohenthal misses with a jab to the body
and Van Asch counters with a low kick, right behind Hohenthal 's knee.
Van Asch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Hohenthal drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hohenthal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohenthal looking to pass the guard.
Hohenthal throws a big right hand that misses.
Hohenthal's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Van Asch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hohenthal chips away with some ground and pound.
Hohenthal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Asch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Van Asch keeps moving.
Van Asch trying to control the position here.
Hohenthal passes Van Asch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hohenthal wants to control but Van Asch is keeping him busy. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal slows the pace down in half guard.
Hohenthal working the head and body with strikes.
Van Asch trying to control from the bottom.
Hohenthal prevents Van Asch from improving his position.
Hohenthal is keen to just control but Van Asch is a slippery customer.
Van Asch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal trying to control the action but Van Asch is working from the bottom. #T4#
Hohenthal scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Van Asch trying to hold on to Hohenthal's head to control him but Hohenthal postures up.
Hohenthal prevents Van Asch from improving his position.
Hohenthal lands strikes from half guard.
Hohenthal not doing much here.
Hohenthal working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohenthal content to control rather than advance.
Van Asch looks like he's trying to stand up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lennart Hohenthal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hohenthal 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 47:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:47
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lennart Hohenthal!
Lennart Hohenthal retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Lennart Hohenthal 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: SMASH: Hearn vs Wagner
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Van Asch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bostic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Asch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Asch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bostic circles away quickly and effectively.
A slow jab from Van Asch misses its intended target.
Bostic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Asch throws a right hand that misses
and Bostic counters with a straight right hand.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. Bostic saw that one coming.
Van Asch catches Bostic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Van Asch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Van Asch 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.
Van Asch missing with a left hand there. Bostic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Asch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bostic blocks the body kick.
Van Asch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Asch throws a body shot but no joy.
Bostic lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Asch's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Asch misses with a low kick as Bostic jumps back.
Bostic tries to counter with a takedown but Van Asch is quick to defend against it.
Bostic throws a jab when Van Asch was well out of range.#T1#
Van Asch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bostic looks for the body kick but Van Asch saw that one coming.
Van Asch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Asch throws a body punch but Bostic moves out of range.
As Van Asch backs away, Bostic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Van Asch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Bostic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Asch unleashes a big counter combination but Bostic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A lazy left from Van Asch finds it's target.
Bostic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bostic shoots in for a double leg but Van Asch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Van Asch throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Asch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bostic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Asch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Asch missing with a left hand there. Bostic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bostic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD#
Bostic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Asch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bostic scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Van Asch gets back to full guard.
Bostic wants to control from the top but Van Asch keeps moving.
Bostic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Asch keeping moving, preventing Bostic from controlling successfully.
Bostic landing some decent shots from guard.
Bostic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Asch is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Bostic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bostic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bostic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bostic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bostic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Van Asch trying to control the position.
Bostic wants to control from the top but Van Asch keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bostic landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bostic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bostic works over Van Asch with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bostic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Van Asch controls Bostic momentarily but Bostic frees himself.
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 Michael Bostic will probably get the nod.
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#
Bostic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Asch's sensitive parts.
Nice takedown defense from Van Asch. No joy for Bostic on that attempt.
Van Asch misses with a hook. Bostic ducked under it nicely.
Koos Van Asch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bostic misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Van Asch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Asch slips a jab and a cross from Bostic.
Van Asch jabs at Bostic's body.
Van Asch misses with a kick to the body.
Bostic checks a low kick from Van Asch.
A little feinted left hand from Bostic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bostic throws a front kick aimed at Van Asch's knee but Van Asch avoids it well.
Van Asch thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bostic.
Van Asch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bostic drops down looking for a counter takedown but Van Asch sprawls and moves away.
Bostic misses with a wild body shot.
Van Asch moves away from the strike by Bostic.
Van Asch throws out a counter right but Bostic avoids it with no problem.
Van Asch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Bostic misses with a body punch
and Van Asch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bostic throws a series of punches but Van Asch moves out of range.
Van Asch appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Asch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bostic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Asch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Asch digs a good hook to Bostic's body.
The fighters circling - Van Asch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Asch.
Van Asch misses with a hook to the body
and Bostic counters with a body kick.
Van Asch misses with a left hand
and Bostic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Asch thinking.
Van Asch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bostic shoots in for a double leg but Van Asch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Koos Van Asch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Asch throws a chopping leg kick but Bostic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bostic avoids the body shot from Van Asch.
Bostic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Van Asch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Asch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Bostic.
Bostic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Asch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Asch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Asch. That snapped Bostic's head back.
Van Asch throws a nice looking combination but Bostic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koos Van Asch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Van Asch misses.
Van Asch lands a jab to the nose.
Van Asch slaps away a takedown attempt from Bostic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Bostic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Asch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bostic was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Asch.
Van Asch jabs Bostic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Asch throws a lazy uppercut
and Bostic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Asch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bostic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Van Asch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Asch lands a lovely overhand right.
Bostic takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
Bostic shoots in for a takedown but Van Asch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
Van Asch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Asch lands an overhand right.
Bostic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Asch swivels and escapes.
Van Asch misses with a leg kick.
Van Asch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bostic misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Van Asch with a jab.
Bostic lands a jab to the head.
Van Asch misses with a left hand
and Bostic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van Asch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Van Asch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bostic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bostic throws a body shot but no joy.
Bostic connects with a leg kick.
Bostic moves away from the strike by Van Asch.
A jab from Bostic misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bostic or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Asch, which made it look bad.
Bostic is looking to score with low kicks.
Van Asch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bostic is out of range and Van Asch settles back down.
Bostic half committed to a counter leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Asch. That's going to slow Bostic down.
Bostic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bostic throws a looping overhand right but Van Asch ducks down to avoid it.
Bostic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch 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#
A lazy left from Van Asch finds it's target.
Van Asch misses with a wild body shot.
Bostic works Van Asch's body with a nice hook.
Bostic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Asch throws out the jab.
Bostic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Van Asch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bostic on the side of the head.
Van Asch works Bostic's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Bostic.
Van Asch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bostic. Bostic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Asch slaps away a takedown attempt from Bostic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bostic avoids the body shot from Van Asch.
It looked like Bostic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bostic looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Asch is just out of range.
Van Asch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bostic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Asch.#T1#
Bostic closes the distance and clinches up with Van Asch, looking for a takedown. Bostic pushes Van Asch against the cage but Van Asch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bostic closes the distance and clinches up with Van Asch, looking for a takedown. Bostic pushes Van Asch against the cage but Van Asch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Bostic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Asch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Van Asch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Decent striking displayed by Bostic there.
A lazy left from Van Asch finds it's target.
Bostic shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Asch sprawls well. He's pushed Bostic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice body punch from Van Asch.
Van Asch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bostic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bostic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Asch but Van Asch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bostic blocks a low kick nicely.
Van Asch scores with a sloppy right hand. Bostic should have avoided that one.
Bostic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bostic half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
Van Asch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice jab there from Bostic.
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!
Van Asch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bostic manages to avoid it.
Bostic slips a jab from Van Asch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Asch. That's going to slow Bostic down.
Bostic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Asch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bostic slips a straight right by Van Asch.
Bostic throws a low kick but Van Asch avoids it.
Van Asch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Van Asch misses its intended target.
Bostic throws a lazy right hand but Van Asch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Van Asch tries to sprawl but Bostic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bostic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Van Asch keeping hold of Bostic's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Van Asch wants to get back to his feet.
Van Asch is looking for a sweep. Bostic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bostic is looking to stall here but Van Asch recovers full guard. #SUB#
Bostic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Van Asch is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Van Asch has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##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.
Van Asch trying to control the position from guard on top but Bostic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bostic has his foot on Van Asch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Asch works his way back into a safe position though.
Van Asch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bostic trying to control the position.
Bostic wants to sweep here but Van Asch controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koos Van Asch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Asch 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koos Van Asch!
A relieved looking Koos Van Asch 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: SMASH: Materlak vs Tonon
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Sokol throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sokol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Jab from Sokol.
Sokol connects with a jab.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Van Asch throws a push kick but Sokol slaps the foot to one side.
Sokol throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses.
Van Asch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Asch tries a low kick but Sokol avoids it.
Van Asch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokol was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Asch.
Sokol fails to land with a series of punches.
Sokol with a hook.
Sokol tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Asch blocks the body kick.
Van Asch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sokol with a body shot.
Sokol throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokol doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Van Asch throws a jab when Sokol was well out of range.
Sokol takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sokol misses with a kick to the body.
Van Asch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokol.
Van Asch has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sokol.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Asch.
Van Asch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Asch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sokol.
Sokol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Asch.
Sokol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Asch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sokol checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sokol tries to land a body kick
and Van Asch counters with a thumping low kick.
Sokol goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Van Asch throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Van Asch.
Jan Sokol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Asch moves forwards but Sokol connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sokol throws a head kick but Van Asch moves out of range.
Sokol cracks Van Asch with an open hand slap.
Van Asch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Asch scores with a shot to the body.
Sokol looks to throw the jab but Van Asch is out of range.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. Sokol saw that one coming.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sokol throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Asch.
Sokol on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Asch. Van Asch obviously looking to wear him down.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses.
Van Asch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Van Asch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Asch misses with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sokol darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Asch swings for the body but Sokol moves out of range.
Van Asch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Asch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Asch throws out a loose jab but Sokol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sokol tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Asch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Asch.
Sokol throws a jab when Van Asch was well out of range.
Van Asch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Van Asch.
Sokol looks to land a combination. Van Asch sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A clash of legs there as Sokol blocks the low kick.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokol swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Asch.
Sokol slips a jab from Van Asch.
It looks like Sokol has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Van Asch scores with a punch to the head.
Sokol misses with a body kick.
Sokol ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sokol is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sokol throws a good cross that connects.
Sokol lands with a slapping head kick.
Van Asch moves out of range as Sokol throws a body kick.
Sokol stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Asch.
Sokol throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Asch counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Sokol is rocked!
Sokol is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Sokol finds it's way through Van Asch's defenses.
Oh Sokol is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Asch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Asch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sokol checks it well.
Sokol seems to have got his legs back now.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut.
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 Jan Sokol will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sokol lands a nice looking body shot.
Sokol misses with a head kick.
Sokol throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sokol lands a high kick!
Jan Sokol is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Asch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Van Asch takes a swing at Sokol's ribcage but misses.
Van Asch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sokol in his tracks.
Sokol lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sokol scores with a jab.
Sokol walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Asch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokol connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sokol misses with a hook
and Van Asch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Asch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sokol tries to clinch but Van Asch moves out of range. #T1#
Sokol scores with a shot to the body.
Van Asch looks to land a right hand but Sokol moved out of range.
Van Asch throws a wild body kick that Sokol sees coming a mile off.
Van Asch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sokol.
Sokol looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sokol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sokol throws a nice looking combination but Van Asch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Asch jabs at Sokol's body.
Sokol is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sokol feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Aschs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sokol ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Sokol throws a head kick but Van Asch moves out of range.
Van Asch throws a low kick, looking for Sokol's leg but Sokol calmly moves out of range.
A slow jab from Van Asch misses its intended target. #T2#
Sokol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Asch follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sokol throws an off balance right hand
and Van Asch counters with a straight right hand.
Sokol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Asch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sokol misses with a shot to the body
and Van Asch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Sokol misses the target.
Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sokol.
Sokol tries to land a front kick but Van Asch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Asch keeps Sokol at a distance using the push kick.
Sokol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Asch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sokol throws out the jab.
Van Asch only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sokol throws a shot from downtown. Van Asch moves away and avoids it.
Sokol misses with a kick to the body
and Van Asch counters with a crisp right that sends Sokol to the canvas! Van Asch follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koos Van Asch!
An out of breath Koos Van Asch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Kentas vs Materlak
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Kock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kock just misses with a punch to the body.
Kock looks to land a left hand but Van Asch moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Van Asch releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Van Asch 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.
Van Asch thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Kock.
Kock lands a body shot.
Van Asch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
A nice leg kick from Kock, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kock 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Asch is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Asch scores with a nice body kick. #T1#
Kock lands with a good body shot.
A low kick lands for Van Asch.
A low kick lands for Van Asch.
Kock misses with a low kick.
Van Asch appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kock misses with a kick to the body.
Kock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Van Asch misses with a hook to the body
enabling Kock to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kock. That's going to slow Van Asch down.
Van Asch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Asch wants it to stay on the feet.
Van Asch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Asch sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Van Asch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kock throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Van Asch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Asch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Kock.
Kock misses with a few strikes there.
Kock moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Van Asch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Batang Kock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Asch misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Kock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Van Asch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Asch walks into a stiff left hand from Kock.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kock.
Van Asch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Kock misses.
Van Asch fails to land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Kock. Beautiful body shot.
Kock throws a hook but Van Asch avoids it easily.
Van Asch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Van Asch throws the left hand but Kock avoids the punch easily.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Kock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Asch now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kock lands the left hand.
Kock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Van Asch walks into a straight right hand from Kock.
Kock checks a leg kick.
Kock looks to land a body kick but Van Asch moved away.
No luck for Kock with that takedown attempt.
Van Asch throws a lazy uppercut
and Kock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Asch throws a solid leg kick but Kock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Asch.
Kock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van Asch scores with a jab. Kock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Asch but Van Asch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Van Asch misses with a looping left.
It looked like Kock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Asch misses with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kock checks a leg kick.
Kock ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Kock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Asch makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kock really felt that one!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch looks to land a right hand but Kock moved out of range.
Van Asch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Asch wants to land a leg kick but Kock is out of range. #T1#
Van Asch scores with a jab. Kock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Koos Van Asch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kock throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kock misses with a double jab.
As Kock backs off Van Asch throws a huge counter combo but Kock manages to avoid it all.
Kock feints and then cracks Van Asch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Asch down.
Kock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kock swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kock just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch moves out of range as Kock throws a body kick.
Van Asch appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Van Asch scores with a spinning back kick!
Van Asch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kock counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Asch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
A punch combination from Kock misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Asch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kock is looking for a counter combo.
Kock misses with a kick to the body.
Van Asch counters with a body kick.
Kock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kock swings for the body but Van Asch moves out of range.
Kock thuds his shin into the meat of Van Asch's side.
Kock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Aschs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Batang Kock is winning the standup battle so far.
Kock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Van Asch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Asch.#T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Kock!
Van Asch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Asch! But no joy.
Kock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Asch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Asch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Asch.
Kock moves away from the strike by Van Asch.
Kock throws the left hand but Van Asch avoids the punch easily.
Van Asch looks to land a left hand but Kock moved out of range nicely.
Kock tries to counter with a takedown but Van Asch is quick to defend against it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kock!
Van Asch blocks the body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Asch misses.
Van Asch misses with a body shot.
Van Asch moves away from the strike by Kock. #T4#
Kock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Asch on the side of the head.
Kock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Asch can do to turn this around?
An inside leg kick from Van Asch misses.
Kock cracks Van Asch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kock throws an off balance right hand
and Van Asch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Asch's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kock lands a nice looking body shot.
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Asch.
Kock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Asch just manages to avoid it.
Van Asch throws a looping overhand right but Kock ducks down to avoid it.
Van Asch walks into a left hand.
Kock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Asch.
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 Batang Kock 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kock cracks Van Asch with an open hand slap.
Kock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Asch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kock with a body shot.
Kock fakes the leg kick and cracks Van Asch in the body.
Van Asch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
A nice side step and Van Asch releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Van Asch throws a body kick that misses.
Kock looks to throw the jab but Van Asch is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kock closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kock is looking to take a break and control but Van Asch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kock is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Asch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Van Asch wants to control but Kock postures up.
The strikes coming from Kock are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Van Asch is trying to control Kock's posture but Kock avoids it.
Van Asch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kock tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kock working the head with strikes.
Van Asch is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kock trying to control the position but Van Asch is working away.
Van Asch tries to bench press Kock off him but Kock keeps the position.
Kock throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Kock.
Kock lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Van Asch down. #SUB#
Kock swings around for an armbar but Van Asch sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kock's guard.#SUB#
Kock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Van Asch defends it easily.
Van Asch showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Van Asch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kock looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Van Asch puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Van Asch wants to free his trapped foot but Kock is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Van Asch keeps trying to improve his position.
Kock tries to get to full guard but Van Asch has control of the leg.
Koos Van Asch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Asch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Van Asch is trying to control. Kock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kock works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Kock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van Asch preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Van Asch controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Asch looking to pass the guard.
Van Asch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Batang Kock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kock 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batang Kock!
A less than humble Batang Kock misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Erdogan
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Van Asch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
Van Asch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Van Asch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lalla.
Van Asch lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good work by Van Asch as he checks the leg kick.
Jaro Lalla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lalla gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Van Asch counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Lalla is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaro Lalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lalla tries for a takedown but Van Asch circles away easily
and Van Asch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oh Lalla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Asch misses with a head kick.
Lalla is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Asch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Asch 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.#T1#
Van Asch scores with a decent looking hook.
Lalla shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Asch sprawls well. He's pushed Lalla's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Van Asch is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lalla avoids the head kick by Van Asch.
Lalla seems to have got his legs back now.
Lalla darts in looking for a takedown but Van Asch gets double underhooks and turns Lalla into the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Asch! But no joy.
Van Asch prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lalla is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lalla has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Van Asch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Van Asch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Van Asch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Asch stuffs the takedown attempt from Lalla. Lalla gets slowly back to his feet.
Lalla goes for a double leg but Van Asch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Asch continues to drive forward.
Lalla is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Van Asch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Lalla closes the distance and clinches up with Van Asch, looking for a takedown. Lalla pushes Van Asch against the cage but Van Asch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Van Asch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lalla is breathing heavily.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Van Asch! Lalla is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koos Van Asch!
During a confident post fight interview, Koos Van Asch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Jaro Lalla had this to say: '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

Event: DMMA 205 Alyoshin vs Mahmut
Date: Jun 21, 2023

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Van Asch blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Van Asch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rizzo.
An inside leg kick from Van Asch misses.
Rizzo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rizzo, as that shot connected.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Asch.
Van Asch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Frank Rizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Rizzo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rizzo scores with a shot to the body.
Rizzo misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD2#
Rizzo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Van Asch!
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rizzo takes a little break here. Van Asch wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Van Asch can't do much from the bottom here.
Van Asch tries to buck Rizzo off but Rizzo is having none of it.
Rizzo landing a few strikes.
Rizzo throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Van Asch works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Rizzo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #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.
Rizzo controlling the action here.
Van Asch is trying to maintain the position but Rizzo is very close to passing his half guard.
Van Asch manages to get to full guard.
Rizzo distracts Van Asch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Van Asch has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Van Asch controls Rizzo momentarily but Rizzo frees himself.
Rizzo is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Asch has wrist control.
Rizzo scoring with some ground and pound.
Rizzo postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rizzo darts in looking for a takedown but Van Asch gets double underhooks and turns Rizzo into the cage.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Van Asch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rizzo misses with a leg kick
and Van Asch counters with an inside leg kick. #TD2#
Rizzo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Van Asch is pressing down on Rizzo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Van Asch trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rizzo controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Rizzo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Van Asch thows a leg kick but Rizzo checks it
and Rizzo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rizzo shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Asch sprawls well. He's pushed Rizzo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Van Asch checks a leg kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Asch misses the target.
Van Asch scores with a head kick.
Rizzo cracks Van Asch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Van Asch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Asch moves out of range as Rizzo strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Van Asch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Asch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Van Asch throws a push kick but Rizzo slaps the foot to one side.
Van Asch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Rizzo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rizzo. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rizzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rizzo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Asch. That one must have hurt.
Van Asch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rizzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rizzo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rizzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Asch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Van Asch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rizzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Good work by Van Asch as he checks the leg kick.
Rizzo tries to work over Van Asch's front leg with a kick but Van Asch checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rizzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizzo takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
Rizzo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van Asch misses the jab.
Rizzo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Van Asch misses with a leg kick.
Van Asch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rizzo's sensitive parts.
Van Asch throws a hook but Rizzo avoids it easily.
Rizzo scores with a jab.#T3#
Rizzo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rizzo cracks Van Asch with an open hand slap.
A low kick from Rizzo misses
and Van Asch counters with a thumping low kick.
The fighters circling - Rizzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Van Asch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Asch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rizzo misses with a low kick as Van Asch jumps back.#CL2#
Rizzo closes the distance and pushes Van Asch back into the cage.
Van Asch can't find room to land a body shot as Rizzo controls the action.
Van Asch misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzo blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rizzo.#BC#
Van Asch breaks from the clinch. #T4#
A nice combination there by Rizzo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rizzo moves in looking to clinch but Van Asch pushes him off.
A counter left hand to the body from Van Asch misses its target.
Van Asch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice body punch from Rizzo.
Van Asch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van Asch looks to score with a jab to the body but Rizzo is just out of range.
Frank Rizzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rizzo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rizzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Rizzo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Rizzo 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.#R3##CL2#
Rizzo has closed the distance and engaged Van Asch in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Asch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Asch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rizzo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Asch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Asch.
Van Asch lands a nice shot to the body.
Rizzo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rizzo lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Asch backwards.
Van Asch tries to throw a body punch but Rizzo avoids it by throwing Van Asch back against the cage.
Rizzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rizzo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rizzo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Van Asch seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rizzo can turn it around.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch tries to work over Rizzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Asch misses with a punch on the inside.
Rizzo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rizzo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Frank Rizzo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Asch can't find room to land a body shot as Rizzo controls the action. #T1#
Van Asch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Asch throws a punch but it's blocked by Rizzo.
Rizzo lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Asch.
Van Asch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rizzo has a couple of punches blocked by Van Asch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Van Asch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Asch misses with a wild body shot.
Rizzo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rizzo connects with a body shot.
Rizzo wants to clinch but Van Asch slips to the side
and Van Asch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rizzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Asch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Van Asch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rizzo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Asch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rizzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Asch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo lands with a good body shot.
Van Asch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Asch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rizzo misses the shot to the body.
Rizzo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Asch is out of range and Rizzo settles back down.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
Rizzo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Van Asch rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Rizzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Asch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Koos Van Asch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Asch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rizzo moves away.
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzo digs a good hook to Van Asch's body.
Rizzo throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Van Asch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rizzo connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Rizzo instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Rizzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rizzo lands a nice shot to the body.
Rizzo lands a jab to Van Asch's midsection.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rizzo. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Asch misses with a hook.
Rizzo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rizzo misses with a body shot
and Van Asch counters with a straight right hand.
Rizzo takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Rizzo closes the distance and pushes Van Asch back into the cage.
Van Asch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rizzo blocking some punches.
Rizzo lands a left hand.
Van Asch lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Rizzo really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
A big right from Rizzo misses.
Van Asch throwing a counter right hand but Rizzo manages to avoid it.
Rizzo tries to clinch up
and Van Asch counters with a straight right hand.
Van Asch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rizzo.
Van Asch with a nice cross.
Rizzo misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rizzo with a nice cross.
Rizzo looks to land a left hand but Van Asch moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Rizzo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rizzo throws an overhand right that lands on Van Asch's shoulder, as Van Asch tries to avoid the shot.
It appears Van Asch was looking to counter with a kick there.
A nice leg kick from Van Asch, right into the meat of the thigh. #TD2#
Rizzo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Van Asch's guard.
Van Asch keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Rizzo passes into half guard.
Rizzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Van Asch gets full guard.
Van Asch trying to keep a closed guard but Rizzo is proving a slippery customer.
Rizzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Asch keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Van Asch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rizzo.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rizzo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Van Asch misses with a hook to the body
and Rizzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rizzo misses with a takedown attempt - Van Asch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Van Asch throws a big counter combination but Rizzo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rizzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Asch moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Asch misses the target.
Rizzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Asch is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rizzo thuds a left hand into Van Asch's body.
A shot to the body from Van Asch misses
and Rizzo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rizzo jabs Van Asch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rizzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Van Asch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Asch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rizzo finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Asch's head. #CL2#
Van Asch gets tackled into the cage by Rizzo. Rizzo maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Van Asch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rizzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Asch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Asch tries a body shot but Rizzo blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Asch tries to break the clinch but Rizzo is controlling the position.
Rizzo lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right hand to the body from Van Asch. #BC#
Van Asch breaks from the clinch.
Rizzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rizzo lands with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Rizzo dominated that fourth 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. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Asch as he avoids it easily.
Van Asch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rizzo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rizzo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Van Asch avoids it really well and circles away.
Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rizzo.
Van Asch lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo missing with a left hand there. Van Asch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Asch. That snapped Rizzo's head back. #CL2#
Rizzo gets a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Rizzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Asch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rizzo.
As Rizzo backs away, Van Asch returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Van Asch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rizzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rizzo throws a right hand that misses
enabling Van Asch to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Rizzo finds it's way through Van Asch's defenses.
Rizzo misses with a body shot
and Van Asch counters with a nice uppercut.
Rizzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
It appears Van Asch was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rizzo with a poor takedown
and Van Asch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koos Van Asch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Rizzo.
Rizzo moves out of range of the body kick from Van Asch. #T2#
Jab from Van Asch.
Rizzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Asch.
Rizzo works Van Asch's body with a nice hook.
Van Asch misses with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rizzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Rizzo.
Van Asch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Rizzo has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Rizzo successfully pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rizzo holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Rizzo working for submissions but it's allowed Van Asch to get to half guard. #T3#
Van Asch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Van Asch is stalling here. Rizzo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Van Asch seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rizzo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rizzo wants to control for a moment but Van Asch uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Frank Rizzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rizzo throws a strike but Van Asch avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Koos Van Asch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Asch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank Rizzo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Asch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rizzo controls the pace.
Van Asch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Let's hope that Rizzo 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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Asch wants to sweep here but Rizzo controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Rizzo.
Well Rizzo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Rizzo!
In his post fight interview, Frank Rizzo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DMMA 201 Outback vs Roos 2
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bouddi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Asch throws a counter combo.
Bouddi tries to clinch up but Van Asch circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Bouddi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bouddi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Van Asch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Asch avoids a wild elbow strike from Bouddi.
Van Asch takes an elbow to the forehead.
Van Asch has had enough of the clinch but Bouddi keeps him there for the moment.
Van Asch avoids a wild elbow strike from Bouddi.
Van Asch pushes Bouddi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Van Asch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bouddi closes the distance and clinches.
Van Asch blocks an elbow strike.
Bouddi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bouddi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Van Asch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bouddi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Van Asch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bouddi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1##CL#
Bouddi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Asch, pushing him back against the cage.
Van Asch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bouddi pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Asch leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bouddi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Van Asch blocks the elbow strike.
Van Asch scores with a hook to the body.
Van Asch avoids a wild elbow strike from Bouddi.
Van Asch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Asch blocks the elbow strike.
Van Asch blocks an elbow strike from Bouddi.
Van Asch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Asch avoids a wild elbow strike from Bouddi.#BC2#
Van Asch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bouddi has Van Asch up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Asch dodges an elbow strike from Bouddi. #T2#
Bouddi misses with an elbow over the top.
Van Asch avoids the elbow strike from Bouddi, against the cage.
Van Asch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bouddi backwards.
Van Asch misses with a body punch.
Van Asch blocks an elbow strike.
Bouddi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bouddi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Van Asch struggles to land a body shot inside as Bouddi controls his hands.
Bouddi misses with an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Asch tries to throw a body punch but Bouddi avoids it by throwing Van Asch back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bouddi throws an elbow but misses.
Van Asch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Asch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bouddi's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bouddi throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Van Asch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bouddi wants to clinch.#T3#
Bouddi moves in looking to clinch but Van Asch pushes him off.
Bouddi tries to clinch up.#CL#
Bouddi forces Van Asch back against the cage and clinches.
Bouddi throws an elbow that misses.
Bouddi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Van Asch misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Asch blocks an elbow strike.
Van Asch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Asch works on Bouddi's body with a couple of short punches.
Bouddi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Van Asch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bouddi backwards.
Van Asch blocks an elbow strike.
Van Asch is trying to force a seperation but Bouddi has the dominant position.
Bouddi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Asch struggles to land a body shot inside as Bouddi controls his hands.
Bouddi prevents a body shot from Van Asch.
Van Asch lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Van Asch blocks the elbow strike.
Van Asch blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Van Asch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Asch keeps the fight on the outside.
Bouddi doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Asch circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bouddi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Asch raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bouddi fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bouddi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bouddi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Asch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.
Bouddi is looking to clinch but Van Asch is avoiding it.
Van Asch swats away the attempt to clinch by Bouddi.
Van Asch steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Koos Van Asch will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Good leg kick by Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Koa Bouddi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bouddi is looking to clinch but Van Asch is avoiding it.
Bouddi is looking to clinch but Van Asch is avoiding it.
Bouddi fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Bouddi clinches.
Van Asch swings wildly with an uppercut but Bouddi uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Van Asch manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch misses with a series of wild punches.
Bouddi tries to clinch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Bouddi wants to clinch but Van Asch slips to the side
and Bouddi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Bouddi tries to clinch up but Van Asch circles away and keeps his distance.
Bouddi tries to clinch but Van Asch moves away
and Bouddi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bouddi avoids the head kick by Van Asch.
Bouddi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bouddi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Bouddi tries to clinch but Van Asch is having none of it.
Van Asch appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bouddi tries to clinch there but Van Asch circles away.
A nice side step and Van Asch releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bouddi is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Van Asch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Asch swats away the attempt to clinch by Bouddi.
Van Asch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Asch. Bouddi does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Bouddi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Asch works on Bouddi's body with a couple of short punches.
Bouddi looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Van Asch blocks an elbow strike.
Van Asch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bouddi's elbow.
Van Asch struggles to land a body shot inside as Bouddi controls his hands.
Van Asch swings wildly with an uppercut but Bouddi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koa Bouddi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Asch scores with a shot to the side of Bouddi's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Asch.
Van Asch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Van Asch.
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!
Van Asch takes an elbow to the temple.
Van Asch dodges an elbow strike from Bouddi.
Bouddi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Van Asch's defenses.
Bouddi blocks an uppercut.
Bouddi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bouddi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Van Asch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Asch misses with the head strike.
Van Asch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Asch takes an elbow to the forehead.
Van Asch dodges an elbow strike from Bouddi. #T3#
Bouddi blocking some punches.
Bouddi misses with an elbow over the top.
Van Asch tries a body shot but Bouddi blocks it.
Bouddi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bouddi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Van Asch avoids a wild elbow strike from Bouddi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Asch.
Bouddi pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Asch leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Van Asch lands a hook that snaps the head of Bouddi backwards.
Good body shot from Van Asch.
A short right from Van Asch.
Van Asch scores with a shot to the side of Bouddi's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
Van Asch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Asch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Van Asch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bouddi moves in looking to clinch but Van Asch pushes him off.#CL#
Bouddi clinches with his opponent. #T4##BC2#
Van Asch manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bouddi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Van Asch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bouddi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Asch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bouddi darts in trying to clinch
and Van Asch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Asch keeps the fight on the outside.
Bouddi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Asch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bouddi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Bouddi fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch 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#
Bouddi fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Van Asch releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bouddi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Asch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Asch misses.
Bouddi tries to clinch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Bouddi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut.
Bouddi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bouddi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Asch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bouddi tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Asch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch misses with a hook.
Bouddi tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Asch! But no joy.
Nice body punch from Van Asch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bouddi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Asch! But no joy.#T1#
Bouddi wants to clinch.
Koos Van Asch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bouddi doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Asch circles away.
Bouddi tries to clinch up.
Bouddi moves to clinch but Van Asch breaks away
and Van Asch counters with a good low kick that Bouddi was not able to check.
Van Asch scores with a sloppy right hand. Bouddi should have avoided that one.
Bouddi tries to clinch up
enabling Van Asch to counter with a crisp jab.
Koa Bouddi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bouddi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Asch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Asch swats away the attempt to clinch by Bouddi.
Van Asch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bouddi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Van Asch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Asch throws a sloppy head kick and Bouddi moves out of range easily.
Bouddi doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Asch circles away.
Van Asch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Asch jabs at Bouddi's body.
Van Asch avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Bouddi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Asch throws a right hand that Bouddi ducks under and follows up with a left that Bouddi also avoids with ease.
Van Asch misses with a straight right.
Bouddi slips a straight right by Van Asch.
Bouddi moves to clinch but Van Asch breaks away
and Van Asch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bouddi fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bouddi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bouddi is looking to clinch but Van Asch is avoiding it.
It seemed like Van Asch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Asch circles away from the clinch attempt
and Van Asch counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Bouddi tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2#
and Van Asch counters with a crisp one two that drops Bouddi! Van Asch thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bouddi to his feet! Bouddi is in big trouble!#ROC2#Bouddi is rocked!
Bouddi wants to clinch
and Bouddi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Bouddi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bouddi throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Koos Van Asch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bouddi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Asch throws out a counter right but Bouddi avoids it with no problem.
Bouddi seems to have got his legs back now.
A big left from Van Asch misses.
Bouddi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bouddi moves in looking to clinch but Van Asch pushes him off.
Bouddi doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Asch circles away.
Van Asch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Asch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bouddi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bouddi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Van Asch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: DMMA 189 Account vs Pinks 2
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Lvavatai .
Van Asch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lvavatai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lvavatai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Lvavatai misses.
Lvavatai moves out of range of the body kick from Van Asch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai misses with a looping left.
Van Asch throws a fast counter high kick but Lvavatai manages to duck under it in time.
Lvavatai misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Van Asch slips under a jab from Lvavatai .
A little jabbing left from Van Asch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lvavatai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Asch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lvavatai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lvavatai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lvavatai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Asch slips a straight right by Lvavatai .
Van Asch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Asch thows a body kick. Lvavatai tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lvavatai slips a jab from Van Asch.
Lvavatai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lvavatai .
Van Asch loads up on a big right hand but Lvavatai slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Lvavatai misses the target.
We've been hearing reports that Lvavatai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lvavatai misses with a looping right.
Tiaoali Lvavatai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Lvavatai 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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lvavatai !
Van Asch 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Lvavatai misses.
Lvavatai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lvavatai looks to land a right hand but Van Asch moved out of range.
Lvavatai looks to land a left hand but Van Asch moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Van Asch.
A low kick lands for Van Asch.
A big right from Van Asch misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Van Asch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Lvavatai lands with an overhand left.
Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai throws a right hand that misses
letting Van Asch counter with a right hand.
Van Asch looks to score with a jab to the body but Lvavatai is just out of range.
Lvavatai throws a right hand that misses
and Van Asch counters with a right hand to the body.
Lvavatai lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Asch off the cage and back into range.
Van Asch misses the jab.
Van Asch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Van Asch slips a straight right by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai throws a hook but Van Asch blocks it.#T4#
Lvavatai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Van Asch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lvavatai misses with a two punch combination.
Lvavatai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Asch throws a big counter head kick but Lvavatai avoids it with no problem.
Van Asch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lvavatai .
Van Asch defending well as Lvavatai loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Lvavatai misses.
Van Asch misses with the combination.
Lvavatai looks to land a right hand but Van Asch moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Van Asch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tiaoali Lvavatai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lvavatai slips under a jab.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Lvavatai .
Van Asch raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Van Asch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lvavatai counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Asch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lvavatai .
A nice side step and Van Asch releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A low kick from Lvavatai is predictable there
and Van Asch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lvavatai cracks Van Asch with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Van Asch throws out a loose jab but Lvavatai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Asch cracks Lvavatai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lvavatai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Lvavatai misses with a double jab.
Lvavatai works the jab nicely.
Lvavatai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lvavatai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big right from Lvavatai misses.
Lvavatai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Asch tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Asch misses the target.
Lvavatai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Asch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Lvavatai backs off Van Asch throws a huge counter combo but Lvavatai manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Lvavatai throws the left hand but Van Asch avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Van Asch.
Lvavatai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lvavatai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lvavatai scores with a jab. Van Asch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lvavatai misses with a straight right.
Van Asch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lvavatai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Asch.
Lvavatai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Asch can do to turn this around?#T3#
Lvavatai scores with a jab. Van Asch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lvavatai throws a series of punches but Van Asch moves out of range.
Van Asch slips a straight right by Lvavatai .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Asch! But no joy.
Lvavatai throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Van Asch counters with a head kick that drops Lvavatai to the mat! Lvavatai scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Lvavatai is rocked!
Lvavatai jabs Van Asch right on the nose. Van Asch blinks but takes it well.
Lvavatai throws a head kick that misses.
Van Asch slips under a jab.
Van Asch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lvavatai lands a really nice looking cross but Van Asch seems unphased.
Lvavatai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Asch counters with a good, hard body kick but Lvavatai shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lvavatai scores with a nice strike.#T4#
A slow jab from Lvavatai misses its intended target.
Nice jab there from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai throws a shot from downtown. Van Asch moves away and avoids it.
Van Asch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lvavatai scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Asch should have avoided that one.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Van Asch might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lvavatai has got the better of the exchanges.
Van Asch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lvavatai misses with a hook
and Van Asch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Asch.
Van Asch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lvavatai .
Van Asch misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Lvavatai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Asch throws a fast counter high kick but Lvavatai manages to duck under it in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tiaoali Lvavatai dominated that second round.
That's time! Lvavatai 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Lvavatai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Asch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Asch clobbers Lvavatai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lvavatai misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Van Asch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Asch circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Lvavatai drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Van Asch follows Lvavatai to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koos Van Asch!
A victorious Koos Van Asch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Mountain vs Hearn
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Van Asch misses with a looping right.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dilbrandt!
Dilbrandt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Asch counters with a nice body shot.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses
and Van Asch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dilbrandt thinking.
A big left from Dilbrandt misses.
A good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
A swing and a miss from Van Asch.
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch scores with a jab.
Dilbrandt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Asch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Asch misses with a looping right.#T1#
Van Asch misses with a looping left.
A jab from Van Asch does it's job there.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick
and Van Asch counters with a big head kick but Dilbrandt shrugs it off.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Van Asch looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Van Asch moves out of range of the strikes.
Dilbrandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been told by Van Asch's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dilbrandt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Van Asch saw that one coming.
Van Asch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Asch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Dilbrandt swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a nice kick to the body.
Good work by Van Asch as he checks the leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Asch 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!
Dilbrandt swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dilbrandt misses the body punch
and Van Asch counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Dilbrandt is rocked!
Van Asch seems to be stalking Dilbrandt here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Dilbrandt drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Koos Van Asch!
During a confident post fight interview, Koos Van Asch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Domonic Dilbrandt stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn Should Never Took That Massive Break'.

Event: DMMA 174 Kaupens vs Cabrera
Date: Mar 08, 2023

#R1#
Van Asch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. Karumaa saw that one coming.
Van Asch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kratos Karumaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karumaa looks to land a combination but Van Asch avoids it well.
Van Asch looks to land a left hand but Karumaa moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Van Asch misses.
Van Asch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karumaa.
Van Asch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karumaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Asch on the side of the head.
Karumaa slips under a jab.
Karumaa slips a straight right by Van Asch.
Karumaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Asch 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.
Van Asch lands a leg kick that knocks Karumaa off balance momentarily.
Karumaa throws out a loose jab but Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Asch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karumaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Van Asch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Van Asch.
Karumaa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Asch looks for the body kick but Karumaa saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karumaa.
Van Asch cracks Karumaa with a good jab.#T1#
Van Asch looks to score with a jab to the body but Karumaa is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Karumaa misses the target.
Karumaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Asch throws a body kick that misses.
Karumaa misses with a head kick.
Karumaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Karumaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karumaa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice cross by Karumaa.
Karumaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Asch.
Karumaa throws a hook to the side of Van Asch's head but Van Asch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Asch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Asch looks to land a right hand but Karumaa moved out of range.
Karumaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Karumaa.
Van Asch loads up on a big right hand but Karumaa slips the punch.
It looked like Karumaa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Van Asch.
Karumaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Asch slips a straight right by Karumaa.
Van Asch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Van Asch there.#T2#
Karumaa misses with a body shot
and Van Asch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Asch lands with an overhand left.
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A shot to the liver by Karumaa. Beautiful body shot.
Van Asch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karumaa.
Van Asch lands a nice looking kick to the body. Karumaa takes a step back to recover.
Van Asch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karumaa counters with a nice body shot.
Van Asch feints and then cracks Karumaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karumaa down.
Karumaa throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Asch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Van Asch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karumaa misses with a body shot.
Karumaa moves out of range as Van Asch strikes.
Karumaa throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karumaa.
Karumaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Asch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Karumaa throws out a leg kick but Van Asch moves out of range and Karumaa only half commits. #T3#
Karumaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Asch thows a body kick. Karumaa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Van Asch misses with a straight left.
Van Asch moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Asch lands with a nice body punch.
Van Asch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Asch throws out a loose jab but Karumaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Asch misses with a hook. Karumaa ducked under it nicely.
Van Asch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karumaa thumps Van Asch with a low kick.
Karumaa scores with a jab to the head.
Karumaa connects with a body shot that sends Van Asch's belly button to the back.
Karumaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Asch doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Asch throws a jab but it's blocked by Karumaa.
Van Asch ducks right into an uppercut from Karumaa.
Karumaa dips to his left and cracks Van Asch with an uppercut!
Karumaa moves away from the strike by Van Asch. #T4#
Van Asch lands a jab to the nose.
Karumaa misses with a straight left.
Karumaa checks a leg kick.
Karumaa tests Van Asch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karumaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Asch momentarily.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. Karumaa saw that one coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Karumaa.
Karumaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Asch on the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karumaa.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Asch.
Karumaa misses the shot to the body.
Van Asch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karumaa moves away.
Karumaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karumaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Asch counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Asch throws a body shot but no joy.
Karumaa misses with a wild body shot.
Karumaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Asch digs a good hook to Karumaa's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Koos Van Asch will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A slow jab from Van Asch misses its intended target.
Van Asch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Asch throws a good cross that connects.
Karumaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Asch is just out of range.
Van Asch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Asch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karumaa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karumaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Asch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Asch slips a straight right by Karumaa.
Karumaa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karumaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Asch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karumaa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Van Asch misses with a body kick.
Karumaa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Van Asch cracks Karumaa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karumaa misses with a straight right.
Karumaa throws a leg kick but Van Asch checks it.
Karumaa misses with a low kick. #T1#
Karumaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karumaa misses the shot to the body.
Koos Van Asch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karumaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Asch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Karumaa punishes Van Asch's body with a nice straight punch.
Karumaa misses the jab.
That kick from Karumaa tenderised Van Asch's leg. Van Asch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karumaa is looking to chop away at Van Asch's legs.
Van Asch takes a jab right on the kisser.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Asch only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Van Asch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Karumaa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Karumaa tried to counter with a leg kick but Van Asch avoided it.
Karumaa sizes up Van Asch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Karumaa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Asch under the eye.
Karumaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karumaa misses with a looping right.
Van Asch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Karumaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a big shot that misses.
Van Asch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karumaa.
Nice jab there from Karumaa.
Van Asch throws out a loose jab but Karumaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Asch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Asch scores with a push kick.
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
Karumaa misses with a hook.
Van Asch scores with a hook to the body. Karumaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karumaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Asch.
Karumaa blocks the body kick.
Karumaa misses the shot to the body.
Van Asch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karumaa connects with a leg kick.
A left lands for Karumaa.
Van Asch walks into a left hand. #T3#
Karumaa throws a shot to the body.
Karumaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Asch.
Van Asch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Asch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Asch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karumaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Asch.
Nice defenses there by Karumaa.
Karumaa tests Van Asch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karumaa.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karumaa.
Van Asch throws a push kick but Karumaa slaps the foot to one side.
Karumaa with a nice calf kick.
Nice jab there from Karumaa.
Van Asch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karumaa throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Van Asch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karumaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Van Asch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karumaa slips under a jab.
Van Asch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Karumaa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van Asch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Asch moves away.
Karumaa throws an off balance right hand
and Van Asch counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Van Asch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Karumaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Karumaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Van Asch misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Karumaa misses the target.
Karumaa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Karumaa misses with a body shot.
Karumaa moves out of range of the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Van Asch.
Karumaa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Karumaa swings for the body but Van Asch moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Van Asch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karumaa doesn't seem phased though.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Asch moves away.
Karumaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Asch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kratos Karumaa dominated that second round.
That's time! Karumaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Karumaa slips a jab from Van Asch.
Karumaa misses with a straight right.
Van Asch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Asch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karumaa misses with a looping right.
Karumaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karumaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karumaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karumaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Asch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#It looks like Kratos Karumaa has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karumaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karumaa throws an overhand right that lands on Van Asch's shoulder, as Van Asch tries to avoid the shot.
Van Asch cracks Karumaa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Asch. Karumaa shrugs it off though. #T1#
Van Asch misses with a head kick.
Karumaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karumaa checks a leg kick.
Van Asch misses with a straight right.
Karumaa drops his hands momentarily and Van Asch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van Asch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a hook to the side of Van Asch's head but Van Asch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Asch is trying to counter with his kicks.
Karumaa throws a shot to the body.
Karumaa lands with an overhand left.
Karumaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Asch.
Van Asch appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karumaa scores with a jab to the head.
Karumaa blocks a low kick nicely.
Karumaa is looking for a counter combo.
Van Asch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Asch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Van Asch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Karumaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch 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!
Karumaa misses with a body shot.
Karumaa misses with an uppercut
letting Van Asch counter with a right hand.
Van Asch loads up on a big right hand but Karumaa slips the punch.
Van Asch loads up on a big right hand but Karumaa slips the punch.
Van Asch misses with a wild body shot.
Karumaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Karumaa.
Van Asch is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Karumaa thuds his right hand into Van Asch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Asch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Asch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Asch connects with a body shot that sends Karumaa's belly button to the back.
Karumaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Karumaa.
Karumaa moves out of range of the body kick from Van Asch.
Karumaa wants to slow Van Asch down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Asch appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karumaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Karumaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Van Asch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karumaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Karumaa.#T3#
Van Asch drops his hands momentarily and Karumaa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Karumaa connects with a looping right hand.
Karumaa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Asch crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Karumaa - the referee stops the clock and Van Asch gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Karumaa. Van Asch manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Karumaa throws a chopping leg kick but Van Asch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Asch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Karumaa wants to land a leg kick but Van Asch is out of range.
Van Asch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Asch misses with a hook.
Karumaa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Van Asch lands with a good body shot.
Karumaa 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karumaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Asch.
Karumaa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karumaa.
Van Asch throws a looping overhand right but Karumaa ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Karumaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Van Asch misses with a body shot.
Karumaa misses with an uppercut
and Karumaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karumaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good work by Karumaa as he checks the leg kick.
Van Asch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karumaa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Karumaa. That snapped Van Asch's head back.
Van Asch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karumaa misses with a body shot.
Van Asch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Asch throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karumaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Van Asch misses.
Karumaa scores with a push kick.
Van Asch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

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 Kratos Karumaa.
Well Karumaa 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DMMA 165 OMalley vs Pinkman
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Hohenthal looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Asch is just out of range.
Hohenthal backing away here, and Van Asch unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Van Asch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hohenthal.
Van Asch flicks out a counter leg kick but Hohenthal steps away.
Hohenthal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van Asch counters with a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Asch.
Hohenthal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Asch moves away from the strike by Hohenthal.
Van Asch steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Hohenthal does it's job there.
Jab from Van Asch.
Hohenthal misses with a few strikes there.
Hohenthal avoids the head kick by Van Asch.
Van Asch scores with a jab to the head.
Van Asch slips under a jab.
Hohenthal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Hohenthal throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Van Asch was covering up waiting for the punch and Hohenthal finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Asch looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Asch, not yet. #T1#
Hohenthal throwing strikes but missing.
Hohenthal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hohenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Asch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Asch trying to keep a closed guard but Hohenthal is proving a slippery customer.
Hohenthal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Asch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hohenthal throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Asch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohenthal.
Van Asch keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Van Asch is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD#
Hohenthal closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Van Asch did well to prevent Hohenthal getting side control.
Hohenthal wants to pass to mount but Van Asch is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Van Asch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Van Asch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Van Asch holds on and takes a little breather.
Hohenthal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Van Asch is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hohenthal connects with a decent elbow.
Hohenthal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Hohenthal is working Van Asch over with some ground and pound from side control.
Van Asch 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.
Van Asch taking punishment in the form of punches.
Van Asch is looking to reverse the position.
Van Asch gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ground and pound from Hohenthal. #SUB#
Hohenthal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Asch is just riding it out for now. Hohenthal eventually gives up the hold.
Van Asch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Hohenthal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Van Asch is holding on to half guard well.
Hohenthal trying to control the pace.
Van Asch desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Van Asch wants to control but Hohenthal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohenthal trying to control from half guard but Van Asch is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hohenthal lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Asch. #TD#
Hohenthal scores with a takedown into Van Asch's guard.#SUB2#
Van Asch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hohenthal defends it easily.#SUB#
Hohenthal 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.
Hohenthal is in close to Van Asch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Asch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hohenthal is fighting to break Van Asch's control of his arms but Van Asch is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hohenthal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Asch can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB2#
Van Asch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hohenthal is aware though and is defending well.
Hohenthal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohenthal content to stall in guard here.
Hohenthal scoring with some ground and pound.
Van Asch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hohenthal is one step ahead there.
Van Asch trying to control the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hohenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Asch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Van Asch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hohenthal is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Van Asch keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
Hohenthal wants to pass the guard but Van Asch is keeping the position.
Hohenthal works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Hohenthal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Asch defending well though.
Hohenthal tries to pass to full mount but Van Asch defends it.
Van Asch taking some punishment here, with Hohenthal in his half guard.
Van Asch controlling the position for now.
Van Asch is pressing down on Hohenthal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hohenthal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hohenthal connects with a couple of short punches.
Van Asch keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
Hohenthal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Van Asch keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
Hohenthal throwing strikes but missing.
Van Asch looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hohenthal lands with a shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Asch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hohenthal lands a jab to Van Asch's midsection.
Lennart Hohenthal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Asch misses with a head kick.
Hohenthal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Van Asch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hohenthal throws a hook but Van Asch avoids it easily.
Van Asch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hohenthal scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Hohenthal looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Van Asch!
Hohenthal trying to control the position but Van Asch is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Asch manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Hohenthal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Asch pulls his head out easily.
Hohenthal is looking for a sweep. Van Asch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Asch performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Hohenthal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hohenthal is trying to control but can't.
Hohenthal wants to improve his position but Van Asch is controlling well.
Van Asch is keen to just control but Hohenthal is a slippery customer.
Hohenthal is trying to get back to full guard.
Hohenthal is not content to let Van Asch control the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hohenthal is looking for a sweep. Van Asch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Van Asch 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.
Hohenthal is looking for a sweep. Van Asch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hohenthal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Van Asch is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hohenthal is looking to wear down Van Asch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Van Asch lands with a straight right. Hohenthal didn't see that one coming.#T3##CL#
Hohenthal rushes Van Asch and presses him up against the cage.
Hohenthal misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Hohenthal breaks the clinch.
Van Asch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Asch throws a hook but Hohenthal blocks it.
Hohenthal tries to counter with a takedown but Van Asch is quick to defend against it.
Van Asch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hohenthal lunges at Van Asch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Asch's hand.
Van Asch moves out of range as Hohenthal strikes.
Van Asch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the side of Van Asch's head but Van Asch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koos Van Asch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hohenthal darts in looking for a takedown but Van Asch gets double underhooks and turns Hohenthal into the cage.
A little jabbing left from Van Asch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Van Asch.
Hohenthal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hohenthal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Asch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hohenthal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hohenthal changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Asch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hohenthal connects with a right hand. Van Asch shakes it off.
Lennart Hohenthal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.
Hohenthal misses with a wild body shot.
Van Asch tries to work over Hohenthal's front leg with a kick but Hohenthal checks it.
Hohenthal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Asch circles away quickly and effectively.
Hohenthal digs a good body shot into Van Asch's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Koos Van Asch.
I think Hohenthal 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lennart Hohenthal!
A very excited looking Lennart Hohenthal 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: DMMA 160 Championship Chaos 2
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Van Asch slips under a jab.
Van Asch throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Asch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Assndrop avoids the body shot from Van Asch.
Van Asch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Assndrop.
Van Asch moves away from the strike by Assndrop.
Van Asch defending well as Assndrop loads up on a big left hand.
Assndrop lands with a straight right. Van Asch didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Van Asch misses.
Assndrop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Asch scores with a decent looking hook.
Assndrop cracks Van Asch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Assndrop lands with a straight right. Van Asch didn't see that one coming.
Assndrop is looking to score with low kicks.
Assndrop lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick from Assndrop, right into the meat of the thigh.
Assndrop digs a good body shot into Van Asch's ribs.
Maurits Assndrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assndrop moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Assndrop is looking to chop away at Van Asch's legs.
A low kick from Assndrop misses
and Van Asch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Asch connects with a crisp jab.
Assndrop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Assndrop flicks out a counter leg kick but Van Asch steps away.
Assndrop loads up on a big right hand but Van Asch slips the punch.
Assndrop's corner calls for a 1-2. Assndrop obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Asch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Assndrop shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Asch tried to counter with a leg kick but Assndrop avoided it.
Assndrop has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Van Asch throws a body shot but no joy.
Assndrop throws a leg kick
letting Van Asch counter with a right hand.
Van Asch throws a body punch but Assndrop moves out of range.
Assndrop lands a lovely overhand right.
Assndrop with a nice cross.
Assndrop fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Assndrop.
Assndrop lands with a right hand. #T2#
Assndrop slips under a jab from Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Asch walks into a straight right hand from Assndrop.
A slapping leg kick lands for Assndrop.
Van Asch swings for the body but Assndrop moves out of range.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. Assndrop saw that one coming.
Assndrop throws a hook but Van Asch blocks it.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut.
Assndrop blocks a head kick by Van Asch.
Van Asch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Assndrop is out of range and Van Asch settles back down.
Van Asch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Assndrop throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Asch on the side of the head.
Van Asch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Assndrop connects with a nice looking jab.
Van Asch 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.
Assndrop avoids the body shot from Van Asch. #T3#
Assndrop is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Assndrop misses the shot to the body.
As Assndrop looks to move away, Van Asch throws a big counter combo but Assndrop just gets out of the way.
Van Asch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Assndrop scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Assndrop thumps Van Asch with a low kick.
Assndrop misses with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a thumping low kick.
Assndrop missing with a left hand there. Van Asch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Assndrop is looking to slow Van Asch down with leg kicks.
Assndrop getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Asch feints a jab promting Assndrop to slip. Van Asch then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Assndrop slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Assndrop looks to land a left hand but Van Asch moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Assndrop lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Assndrop is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Van Asch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Van Asch throws a chopping leg kick but Assndrop manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Assndrop lands a lovely overhand right.
Assndrop loads up on a big right hand but Van Asch slips the punch.#T4#
Assndrop uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Asch walks into a left hand.
Assndrop motions for Van Asch to come forward. Assndrop throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Assndrop.
Assndrop misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Assndrop is predictable there
and Assndrop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Asch misses with a leg kick
and Assndrop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Assndrop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Asch throws out a leg kick but Assndrop moves out of range and Van Asch only half commits.
Assndrop slips a jab from Van Asch.
Van Asch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Assndrop feints a counter leg kick.
Van Asch tries a low kick but Assndrop avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Assndrop.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Assndrop! But no joy.
Van Asch misses with a straight right.
Assndrop swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Assndrop ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maurits Assndrop dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Van Asch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Assndrop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Assndrop lands a leg kick that knocks Van Asch off balance momentarily.
Van Asch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Assndrop throws a looping overhand right but Van Asch ducks down to avoid it.
Assndrop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Assndrop cracks Van Asch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Van Asch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Asch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sloppy strikes from Van Asch. Those never looked like landing.
Assndrop misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Asch misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assndrop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Asch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice uppercut lands for Assndrop. That snapped Van Asch's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Asch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Assndrop counter with a right hand.
Van Asch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Asch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Van Asch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Assndrop throws a leg kick
and Van Asch counters with a good low kick that Assndrop was not able to check.
Assndrop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Asch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Asch.
Van Asch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Assndrop was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Asch.
Assndrop works the jab nicely.
A jab from Assndrop misses.
A big right from Assndrop misses.
It looked like Van Asch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Assndrop.
A big right from Assndrop misses.
Van Asch half committed to a counter leg kick.
Van Asch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Assndrop swings for the body but Van Asch moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Asch misses the target.
Assndrop changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Assndrop paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Assndrop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Assndrop scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Van Asch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Assndrop throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Asch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Asch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Assndrop.
Assndrop misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Asch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Assndrop moves out of range of the strikes.
Maurits Assndrop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut lands for Assndrop. That snapped Van Asch's head back.
Assndrop throws an off balance right hand
and Van Asch counters with a left and a right that stings Assndrop.
Assndrop steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Asch. That one must have hurt.
Assndrop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Asch. That did some damage!
Van Asch throws a series of punches but Assndrop moves out of range.
Assndrop misses with a hook
and Assndrop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Assndrop lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Asch's sensitive parts.
Van Asch blocks a low kick nicely.
Assndrop misses the jab.#T3#
Van Asch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Assndrop.
Van Asch 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.
Assndrop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Asch swinging wildly here.
Assndrop takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Asch walks into a jab.
Van Asch fails to land with a series of punches.
Assndrop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Asch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Assndrop.
Assndrop takes one to the side of the head.
Assndrop chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Asch can pounce on him.
A cross from Assndrop lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Assndrop missing with a left hand there. Van Asch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
No joy there for Van Asch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Assndrop let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Assndrop takes one to the side of the head.
No joy there for Van Asch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Asch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Assndrop throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Van Asch drops his hands momentarily and Assndrop takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Assndrop swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Asch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Assndrop, as that shot connected.
Assndrop comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Asch sizes up Assndrop with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Assndrop swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assndrop fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Assndrop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Asch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maurits Assndrop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Assndrop.
Van Asch misses with a left hand
enabling Assndrop to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Assndrop misses.
Van Asch is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Assndrop, as that shot connected.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut
and Assndrop counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Assndrop.
Van Asch misses with a hook.
Van Asch misses with a wild combination.
Assndrop lands with a straight right. Van Asch didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assndrop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Asch.
Assndrop scores with a punch to the head.
Assndrop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Assndrop swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a body kick. #T1#
Assndrop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Assndrop appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Asch misses with a lunging right hand
and Assndrop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Asch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Assndrop checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Assndrop scores with a leg kick.
Assndrop connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Asch misses with a leg kick
and Assndrop counters with a good low kick that Van Asch was not able to check.
Assndrop ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Assndrop let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Assndrop.
The crowd cheers as Assndrop lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Asch doesn't seem phased though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Assndrop. That's going to slow Van Asch down.
Van Asch throws a leg kick that misses.
Van Asch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Asch is looking to chop away at Assndrop's legs.
Van Asch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Assndrop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Asch, as that shot connected. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Assndrop connects with a looping right hand.
Assndrop blocks the body kick.
Assndrop misses with a low kick.
Assndrop tries to score with a low kick but Van Asch moves his leg out of the way.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Assndrop, as that shot connected.
Van Asch tries a low kick but Assndrop avoids it.
Van Asch staying out of range there.
Assndrop moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Asch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Van Asch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Assndrop tries a quick counter leg kick but Van Asch is wise to it.
Good leg kick by Van Asch.
Some bone on bone action there as Assndrop checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Assndrop scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Assndrop misses with a low kick.#T3#
Good leg kick by Assndrop.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Asch misses the target.
Van Asch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Assndrop.
Assndrop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Assndrop with the inside leg kick.
Van Asch motions for Assndrop to come forward. Van Asch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Assndrop misses with a looping right.
Van Asch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Assndrop finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Asch's head.
Assndrop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Asch counters with a two punch combo.
Assndrop takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Assndrop misses the target.
Van Asch throws a low kick but Assndrop avoids it.
Assndrop throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Koos Van Asch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Assndrop scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Asch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Assndrop uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Asch has time to react.
Assndrop lands a leg kick that knocks Van Asch off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Assndrop.
Assndrop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Asch throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Assndrop counters with a nice leg kick.
Van Asch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Assndrop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice cross by Assndrop.
Assndrop uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Asch throws a low kick, looking for Assndrop's leg but Assndrop calmly moves out of range.
Assndrop throws a jab when Van Asch was well out of range.
Van Asch slips under a jab.
A big left from Assndrop misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maurits Assndrop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Assndrop 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurits Assndrop!
A very excited looking Maurits Assndrop 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: DMMA Friday Night Fights XVI
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
Van Asch throws a body shot but no joy.
Fukumitsu ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Van Asch scores with a nice body kick.
Van Asch moves away from the strike by Fukumitsu.
Van Asch 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.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Asch moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Asch staying out of range there.
Van Asch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Asch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Asch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Asch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fukumitsu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Asch.
Van Asch lands a leg kick that knocks Fukumitsu off balance momentarily.
Fukumitsu staying out of range there.
Fukumitsu is looking to counter punch.
Fukumitsu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Asch throws out the jab.
Fukumitsu dips to his left and cracks Van Asch with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Asch throws a hook but Fukumitsu avoids it easily.
Fukumitsu tests Van Asch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fukumitsu thuds his right hand into Van Asch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Fukumitsu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Asch's head backwards.
Van Asch slips under a jab from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Asch.
Van Asch staying out of range there.
Fukumitsu throws a jab when Van Asch was well out of range.
Fukumitsu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Van Asch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A swing and a miss from Fukumitsu.
Van Asch lands a nice shot to the body.
Fukumitsu misses with a left hand
and Van Asch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Asch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throws a hook but Van Asch avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Fukumitsu misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Van Asch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Asch swings for the body but Fukumitsu moves out of range.
Fukumitsu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fukumitsu throws a shot from downtown. Van Asch moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Van Asch has Fukumitsu up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Asch. #T2##BC#
Fukumitsu breaks from the clinch.
Van Asch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Asch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Asch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Fukumitsu misses the target.
Van Asch slips under a jab.
Van Asch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fukumitsu throws a hook but Van Asch avoids it easily.
Van Asch throws out a counter right but Fukumitsu avoids it with no problem.
Van Asch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fukumitsu.
Van Asch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Asch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Van Asch releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fukumitsu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Asch counters with a straight right hand.
Van Asch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fukumitsu loads up on a big right hand but Van Asch slips the punch.
Van Asch only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fukumitsu swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a nice body kick.
Van Asch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Asch slips a straight right by Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3##CL2#
Van Asch drives through and clinches with Fukumitsu against the cage.
Van Asch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fukumitsu backwards.
A body shot lands from Van Asch.
Van Asch has a couple of punches blocked by Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu is trying to break the clinch but Van Asch is controlling him.
Van Asch misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Fukumitsu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fukumitsu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Van Asch's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Van Asch with a nice calf kick.
Van Asch throws a right hand that misses
and Fukumitsu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Asch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Asch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fukumitsu.
A big left from Van Asch misses.
Van Asch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fukumitsu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Fukumitsu is looking to counter punch.
Fukumitsu throws an off balance right hand
and Van Asch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fukumitsu throws the left hand but Van Asch avoids the punch easily.
Fukumitsu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
Van Asch rushes Fukumitsu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Asch misses with a body punch. #T4#
Van Asch misses with a punch on the inside.
Fukumitsu tries to break the clinch but Van Asch is controlling the position.
Van Asch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Asch lands a left hand. #BC#
Fukumitsu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
Fukumitsu is looking to counter punch.
Van Asch misses the jab.
Van Asch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fukumitsu.
Van Asch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fukumitsu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body kick from Van Asch.
Fukumitsu throws a big shot that misses.
Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fukumitsu.
A big right from Fukumitsu misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Asch misses with a looping left.
Van Asch slips a jab from Fukumitsu.
Van Asch now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Van Asch slips a straight right by Fukumitsu.
Van Asch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fukumitsu swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Asch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch 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#
Van Asch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fukumitsu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Asch feints and then cracks Fukumitsu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fukumitsu down.
Koos Van Asch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Asch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fukumitsu fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Fukumitsu misses.
Fukumitsu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Asch throws out the jab.
Fukumitsu missing with a left hand there. Van Asch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Asch defending well as Fukumitsu loads up on a big left hand.
Van Asch staying out of range there.
Van Asch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fukumitsu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fukumitsu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Asch can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Asch.
Van Asch slips under a jab.
Van Asch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fukumitsu slips a straight right by Van Asch.
Fukumitsu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fukumitsu throws out a loose jab but Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Asch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Fukumitsu slips a jab from Van Asch.
Fukumitsu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Van Asch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Asch.
Van Asch works the jab nicely.
Van Asch blocks a jab.
Van Asch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fukumitsu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Van Asch defending well as Fukumitsu loads up on a big left hand.
Fukumitsu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fukumitsu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Asch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Fukumitsu misses.
Fukumitsu throws the left hand but Van Asch avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick from Van Asch, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL2#
Van Asch rushes Fukumitsu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Asch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fukumitsu backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Asch gets through Fukumitsu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fukumitsu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fukumitsu blocks a body shot from Van Asch. #T2#
Fukumitsu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Van Asch misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch keeps control of Fukumitsu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fukumitsu is trying to break the clinch but Van Asch has him pressed against the cage.
Van Asch can't find room to land a body shot as Fukumitsu controls the action. #BC#
Fukumitsu breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Van Asch moves into range and clinches up with Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fukumitsu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fukumitsu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fukumitsu is trying to push Van Asch away but Van Asch has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Van Asch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fukumitsu wants to break free but Van Asch has control.
Fukumitsu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Asch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Asch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fukumitsu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Van Asch scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Asch scores with a shoulder strike. #T3##BC#
Fukumitsu manages to break the clinch.
Fukumitsu throws a hook but Van Asch avoids it easily.
It seemed like Van Asch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fukumitsu misses with a left hand
and Van Asch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fukumitsu misses with a looping right.
Fukumitsu misses with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Asch lands a jab.#ROC2#Fukumitsu is rocked!
A jab from Fukumitsu misses.
Oh Fukumitsu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Asch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fukumitsu seems to have got his legs back now.
Van Asch throws out a loose jab but Fukumitsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fukumitsu misses with a straight right.
Van Asch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fukumitsu on the side of the head.
Van Asch defending well as Fukumitsu loads up on a big left hand.
Van Asch was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Van Asch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Asch throws a push kick but Fukumitsu slaps the foot to one side.
Van Asch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Asch lands a glancing blow to the side of Fukumitsu's head.
A jab from Van Asch misses. #T4#
Fukumitsu misses with a looping left.
Van Asch feints a counter leg kick.
Fukumitsu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van Asch connects with a nice looking jab.
Fukumitsu throws the left hand but Van Asch avoids the punch easily.
Fukumitsu swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Van Asch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fukumitsu misses with a looping left.
Fukumitsu ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Van Asch connects with an inside leg kick.
Fukumitsu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fukumitsu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fukumitsu misses with a straight right.
Van Asch misses with a looping right.
Fukumitsu looks to land a right hand but Van Asch moved out of range.
Van Asch only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. Fukumitsu saw that one coming.
Van Asch staying out of range there.
Fukumitsu misses with an uppercut
and Van Asch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Asch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fukumitsu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Fukumitsu throws a combination. Van Asch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Van Asch missing with a left hand there. Fukumitsu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fukumitsu throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Van Asch to counter with a crisp jab.
Fukumitsu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fukumitsu misses with an uppercut. Van Asch saw that one coming.
Fukumitsu backing away here, and Van Asch unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fukumitsu moves away from the strike by Van Asch.
Fukumitsu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Asch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu misses the shot to the body.
Fukumitsu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Asch. Van Asch obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Van Asch moves in looking to clinch but Fukumitsu pushes him off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fukumitsu throws a jab when Van Asch was well out of range.
Van Asch defending well as Fukumitsu loads up on a big left hand.
Fukumitsu works the jab nicely.
Van Asch throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Van Asch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fukumitsu misses with a looping left.
Fukumitsu moves out of range of the strikes.
Fukumitsu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fukumitsu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Asch.
The fighters circling - Van Asch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fukumitsu is looking to counter punch.
Fukumitsu misses with an uppercut
and Van Asch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Fukumitsu misses.
Fukumitsu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fukumitsu avoids the body shot from Van Asch.
Fukumitsu misses with an uppercut.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook
and Van Asch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Van Asch darts in and clinches Fukumitsu up against the cage.
Fukumitsu working hard to break the clinch.
Fukumitsu tries to circle away but Van Asch has him pinned against the cage.
Van Asch tries to work over Fukumitsu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Fukumitsu is trying to force a seperation but Van Asch has the dominant position.
Fukumitsu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Asch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Asch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Asch scores with a shot to the side of Fukumitsu's head.
Van Asch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Asch lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Asch.
Van Asch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Asch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Van Asch.
A frustrated look appears on Fukumitsu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Van Asch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fukumitsu backwards.
Fukumitsu is trying to break the clinch but Van Asch is controlling him.
A short uppercut from Van Asch. #BC#
Fukumitsu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Asch tries to clinch but Fukumitsu is having none of it.
Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fukumitsu.#T3#
Van Asch throws a body punch but Fukumitsu moves out of range.
Fukumitsu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Asch counters with a straight right hand.
Van Asch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fukumitsu at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Van Asch.
Fukumitsu throws out a loose jab but Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fukumitsu misses with a straight left.
Van Asch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fukumitsu misses with a combination
and Van Asch counters with a good low kick that Fukumitsu was not able to check.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fukumitsu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Asch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Asch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fukumitsu throws a looping overhand right but Van Asch ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Van Asch rushes Fukumitsu and presses him up against the cage.
Fukumitsu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Fukumitsu tries to circle away but Van Asch has him pinned against the cage.
Fukumitsu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van Asch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Asch.
Fukumitsu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fukumitsu tries to break the clinch but Van Asch is controlling the position.
Van Asch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fukumitsu can't break the clinch.
Van Asch swings wildly with an uppercut but Fukumitsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koos Van Asch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Asch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fukumitsu can't break the clinch.
Fukumitsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fukumitsu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Asch misses with a body punch.
Fukumitsu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fukumitsu.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice left hand lands by Fukumitsu.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koos Van Asch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Asch 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA 152 Abarai vs Bouddi
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Gotch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Asch swivels and escapes.
Gotch is looking to clinch but Van Asch is avoiding it.
Nice body punch from Van Asch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gotch is defended easily by Van Asch.
Van Asch works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gotch. Gotch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gotch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Asch as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Gotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Gotch moves away from the strike by Van Asch.
A big right from Van Asch misses.
Van Asch punishes Gotch's body with a nice straight punch.
Gotch has a takedown stuffed.
Van Asch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gotch with a body shot.
Gotch fails to land the takedown.
Van Asch tests Gotch's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Gotch fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Van Asch to the ground. Gotch is now in Van Asch's guard.#T2#
Gotch trying to control but Van Asch is working from the bottom.
Van Asch has control of Gotch's left arm, preventing Gotch from doing any damage.
Gotch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Asch is keeping the position for now.
Gotch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Gotch trying to control but Van Asch is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Asch being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick lands for Van Asch.
Nice jab there from Van Asch.
Decent striking displayed by Van Asch there.
Van Asch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gotch.#T4##TD#
Gotch scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gotch passes to full mount!
Van Asch is trying to escape the mount.
Gotch wants to control but Van Asch has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Gotch is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Van Asch!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gotch looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Gotch jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Van Asch manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Van Asch throws a solid leg kick but Gotch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Asch.
Van Asch looks to land a left hand but Gotch moved out of range nicely.
Gotch with a poor takedown
and Van Asch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Van Asch.
Gotch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Gotch dives in and scores a takedown into Van Asch's guard.
Van Asch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gotch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Van Asch holds on and takes a little breather.
Gotch wants to control from the top but Van Asch keeps moving.
Lou Gotch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gotch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gotch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gotch trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Asch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Van Asch with a jab.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gotch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Asch tries to avoid it but Gotch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Asch to the ground. Van Asch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Gotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lou Gotch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Asch misses with a looping right.
Van Asch tried to score with a low kick but Gotch checks it.
Van Asch throws a body punch but Gotch moves out of range.
Van Asch looks to land a left hand but Gotch moved out of range nicely.
Koos Van Asch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotch dives in and grabs Van Asch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Asch pushes down on Gotch's head and hops out.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Asch.
Van Asch swings for the body but Gotch moves out of range.
Van Asch swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Van Asch scores with the left hand. Gotch knows he should have avoided that one.
Gotch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Asch is fending him off so far but Gotch persists. Nope, Van Asch circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Asch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gotch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Asch.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. Gotch saw that one coming.
Van Asch feints and then cracks Gotch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gotch down.
Van Asch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gotch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gotch checks a low kick from Van Asch.
Gotch shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Asch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gotch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Van Asch flicks out a counter leg kick but Gotch steps away.
Koos Van Asch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Asch throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
so Gotch counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gotch wants to pass the guard but Van Asch is keeping the position.#T4#
Van Asch looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Asch, not yet.
Gotch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Van Asch keeping moving, preventing Gotch from controlling successfully.
Van Asch wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gotch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gotch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Van Asch can't keep his opponent in guard - Gotch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch 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#
Van Asch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Asch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gotch's sensitive parts.
Gotch shoots in but Van Asch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gotch.
Van Asch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gotch momentarily.
Van Asch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Asch misses the target.
Gotch attempts a counter takedown but Van Asch avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Gotch.
Gotch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#Gotch is rocked!
Gotch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oh Gotch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Gotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Asch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gotch.
Gotch seems to have got his legs back now.
Van Asch misses with a body shot.
Gotch changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Van Asch misses with a hook. Gotch ducked under it nicely.
Van Asch stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Gotch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Van Asch is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Gotch advances to mount.
Van Asch wants to control but Gotch is having none of it.
Gotch wants to control the pace but Van Asch is squirming around nicely.
Van Asch regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gotch prevents Van Asch from standing back up. #T3##SUB#
Gotch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Asch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gotch.
Gotch is trying to control. Van Asch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gotch prevents Van Asch from improving his position.
Gotch trying to control the action but Van Asch is working from the bottom.
Van Asch is looking to get back to full guard here but Gotch has managed to pass to side control instead.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van Asch is looking to regain half guard here but Gotch keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Gotch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van Asch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Koos Van Asch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Asch is looking to regain half guard here but Gotch keeps moving and retains side control.
Lou Gotch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Who's going to make the next move?

And that's the end of the fight!
Koos Van Asch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Asch 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights X
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
Van Asch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petit looks to throw the jab but Van Asch is out of range.
A low kick from Petit is predictable there
letting Van Asch counter with a right hand.
Petit motions for Van Asch to come forward. Petit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Asch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Petit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Asch finds it's way round the side to connect with Petit's head.
A big left from Petit misses.
Van Asch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Van Asch lands a slapping body shot.
Van Asch misses with a low kick as Petit jumps back.
Petit tries a quick counter leg kick but Van Asch is wise to it.
Petit 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.
Van Asch throws a lazy right hand but Petit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petit throws a right hand that Van Asch ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Asch also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Asch misses the target.
Van Asch misses with a hook to the body
and Petit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Petit checks the leg kick nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Asch.
Koos Van Asch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petit throws a right hand that misses
letting Van Asch counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Petit checks it.
Petit steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Van Asch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Asch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Van Asch needs to keep his hands up - Petit had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Van Asch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Asch.
Petit throws a jab when Van Asch was well out of range.
Petit scores with a hook.
Van Asch moves forwards but Petit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Asch misses with a kick to the body.
Petit throws a wild body kick that Van Asch sees coming a mile off.
Van Asch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Asch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Petit throws a wild body kick that Van Asch sees coming a mile off.
Petit looks to land a right hand but Van Asch moved out of range.
Van Asch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Asch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Asch misses with a straight left.
Van Asch throws a chopping leg kick but Petit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Asch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Asch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crunch! Petit slams his shin into Van Asch's torso.#T2#
Van Asch staying out of range there.
Petit defending well as Van Asch loads up on a big left hand.
Petit misses with a leg kick.
Van Asch drops his hands momentarily and Petit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Asch misses with a body kick.
Van Asch sets himself, and Petit steps forward looking for the clinch! Van Asch avoids it this time.
Van Asch looks to throw the jab but Petit is out of range.
Van Asch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Petit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Asch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Asch blocks a jab.
Petit misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Petit takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Van Asch breaks the clinch.
Van Asch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petit.#T3#
Van Asch misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Asch. Petit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Asch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Asch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Asch misses with a lunging right hand
and Petit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petit wants to clinch.
Good shot there by Petit.
Petit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petit throws a looping overhand right but Van Asch ducks down to avoid it.
Petit moves out of range of the body kick.
Petit tries a quick counter leg kick but Van Asch is wise to it.
Van Asch misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Van Asch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petit momentarily.
Petit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Asch.
Petit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Asch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Asch tries to work over Petit's front leg with a kick but Petit checks it.
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 Petit finds it's way through Van Asch's defenses.
Van Asch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petit.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Petit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Petit feints and then cracks Van Asch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Asch down.
Crunch! Petit slams his shin into Van Asch's torso.
Van Asch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petit.#CL2#
Petit clinches up against the cage.
Petit has a couple of punches blocked by Van Asch. #BC#
Van Asch manages to break the clinch.
Petit misses with a double jab.
A quick step to the side and Van Asch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Asch crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Petit - the referee stops the clock and Van Asch gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Petit. Van Asch manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Petit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jean Luc Petit will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Petit swings for the body but Van Asch moves out of range.
Petit misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Asch counters with a slapping leg kick.
Petit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Asch. That did some damage!
Petit misses with an uppercut. Van Asch saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Asch misses the target.
Petit throws a head kick that misses
and Van Asch counters with a slapping leg kick.
Petit throws a low kick but Van Asch moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Van Asch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petit looks to land a right hand but Van Asch moved out of range.
Petit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Asch is out of range and Petit settles back down.
Van Asch swings for the body but Petit moves out of range.
Van Asch lands a front kick.
Van Asch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Petit with the inside leg kick.
Petit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petit tries to clinch
and Van Asch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Van Asch lands a right hook to the body.
Van Asch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Asch tries to land a leg kick but Petit saw it coming and moves away.
Van Asch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Asch as he connects with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Petit blocks the low kick.
Van Asch throws a lazy body kick
and Petit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Petit throws a jab when Van Asch was well out of range.
Van Asch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot by Petit.
Van Asch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petit swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petit checks a leg kick.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut.
Petit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Asch.#T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Asch.
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!
Van Asch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petit looks to land a left hand but Van Asch moved out of range nicely.
Van Asch throws a push kick but Petit slaps the foot to one side.
Petit avoids the body shot from Van Asch.
Petit misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Asch misses with a lunging right hand
letting Petit counter with a right hand.
Petit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Asch throws a lazy uppercut
and Petit counters with a low kick, right behind Van Asch 's knee.
Van Asch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Petit checks a leg kick.
Koos Van Asch is winning the standup battle so far.
Petit lands a head kick!
Petit throws a push kick but Van Asch slaps the foot to one side.
Petit misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Petit.#T3#
Van Asch lands a glancing blow to the side of Petit's head.
Van Asch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Asch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Asch misses the shot to the body.
Petit checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petit! But no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Asch.
Van Asch feints and then cracks Petit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petit down.
Petit throws a body kick that misses.
Petit checks a low kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch thows a leg kick but Petit checks it
and Petit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Asch looks to land a body kick but Petit moved away.
Petit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petit connects with a right hand. Van Asch shakes it off.
Petit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Asch catches Petit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Petit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Petit scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Petit dips to his left and cracks Van Asch with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Van Asch misses the target.
Van Asch tries to score with a low kick but Petit moves his leg out of the way.
Van Asch misses with a looping left.
Petit throws a leg kick that misses.
Van Asch slips under a jab.
Petit wants to land a leg kick but Van Asch is out of range.
Van Asch tried to counter with a leg kick but Petit avoided it.
Van Asch swings for the body but Petit moves out of range.
A jab from Van Asch does it's job there.
Van Asch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Van Asch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice shot lands for Petit.
Van Asch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petit to score with a decent uppercut.
Van Asch moves out of range as Petit strikes.
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 Koos Van Asch 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Van Asch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petit loads up on a big right hand but Van Asch slips the punch.
Petit tries to work over Van Asch's front leg with a kick but Van Asch checks it.
Van Asch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petit lands a right hook to the body.
Petit loads up on a big right hand but Van Asch slips the punch.
Van Asch lands with an overhand left.
Petit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Asch moves away.
Petit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Asch is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Petit.
Van Asch throws a hook but Petit avoids it easily.
Petit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch looks for the body kick but Petit saw that one coming.
Van Asch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petit throws a sloppy body shot
and Van Asch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Asch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petit moves away.
Petit misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Van Asch staying out of range there.
Van Asch misses the shot to the body.
Van Asch swings for the body but Petit moves out of range.
Van Asch throws a wild body kick that Petit sees coming a mile off.
Petit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice uppercut lands for Petit. That snapped Van Asch's head back.
Van Asch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Van Asch throws a hook but Petit avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Asch throws a hook but Petit avoids it easily.
Petit thuds a left hand into Van Asch's body.
Petit blocks a low kick nicely.
Van Asch slips a jab from Petit.
Van Asch connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Petit throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Asch.
Petit scores with a nice right hand.
Petit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Asch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petit loads up on a big right hand but Van Asch slips the punch.
Van Asch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petit under the eye.
Petit throws a head kick that half lands.
Petit lunges at Van Asch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Asch's hand. #CL2#
Petit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Asch, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Van Asch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A leg kick checked by Petit.
Van Asch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Petit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petit throws a leg kick but Van Asch moved away.
Petit connects with a single shot there.
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. Petit saw that one coming.#T3#
Van Asch fakes the leg kick and cracks Petit in the body.
Van Asch throws a hook but Petit avoids it easily.
Petit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petit slips a straight right by Van Asch.
Van Asch misses with a looping left.
Petit avoids the body shot from Van Asch.
Van Asch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petit's hands.
Van Asch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petit.
Petit throws a jab when Van Asch was well out of range.#CL2#
Petit moves into the clinch.
Van Asch blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Van Asch breaks the clinch.
Van Asch misses with a body shot.
Van Asch throws an overhand right that lands on Petit's shoulder, as Petit tries to avoid the shot.
Van Asch swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Van Asch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petit lands with a good body shot.
Petit cracks Van Asch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Petit.
Petit misses with a low kick.
Van Asch checks a low kick from Petit.
Petit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Petit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Asch's hands.
Van Asch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petit moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Van Asch there.
Petit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Asch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Petit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Asch throws a front kick aimed at Petit's knee but Petit avoids it well.
Van Asch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Luc Petit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Petit 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Luc Petit!

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights VI
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Bickle has managed to clinch.
Van Asch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van Asch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bickle tries a knee to the head but Van Asch blocks it. #BC#
Van Asch manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bickle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Bickle.
A frustrated look appears on Van Asch's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Van Asch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bickle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bickle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A left lands for Bickle.
Van Asch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick from Van Asch, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Asch 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.
Bickle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bickle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Asch. That did some damage!
Bickle moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Asch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bickle crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Asch - the referee stops the clock and Bickle gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Asch. Bickle manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Asch lands a jab to Bickle's midsection.#T1#
Van Asch drops his hands momentarily and Bickle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van Asch throws a body kick that misses.
Van Asch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good work by Bickle as he checks the leg kick.
Van Asch slips under a jab.
Van Asch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It appears Van Asch was looking to counter with a kick there.
Van Asch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Asch throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bickle.
Bickle scores with a body shot.
Bickle takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
Bickle wants to clinch.
Van Asch misses with a hook. Bickle ducked under it nicely.
Donk. Bickle catches Van Asch right on the button with a cross.
Van Asch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Bickle tries to clinch but Van Asch is having none of it.
Bickle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
A nice leg kick from Van Asch, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bickle moves out of range of the body kick.
Bickle tries to clinch but Van Asch moves out of range. #CL2#
Bickle has managed to clinch.
Bickle throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bickle has a couple of punches blocked by Van Asch. #BC#
Van Asch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bickle throws an off balance right hand
and Van Asch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bickle moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Asch swats away the attempt to clinch by Bickle.
Van Asch tries to move into range but Bickle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bickle is looking to clinch but Van Asch is avoiding it. #CL2#
Bickle has closed the distance and engaged Van Asch in a clinch. #TD#
Van Asch ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Van Asch no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Van Asch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bickle is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Van Asch working a defensive guard but Bickle manages to pass into side control anyway. #SU2#
Bickle stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Bickle closes the distance and clinches.
Van Asch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Van Asch can't break the clinch.
Van Asch can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Asch.
Van Asch blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Van Asch.
Van Asch blocking some punches.
Bickle lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Van Asch breaks from the clinch.
Bickle misses with a wild body shot.
Bickle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Van Asch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Bickle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Van Asch tries to keep at a distance but Bickle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bickle scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Asch working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Van Asch breaks the clinch.
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
Bickle loads up on a big right hand but Van Asch slips the punch.
Van Asch swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Asch throws a hook but Bickle blocks it.
Van Asch is looking to score with low kicks.
Van Asch scores with a jab to the body.
Bickle throws a shot from downtown. Van Asch moves away and avoids it.
Van Asch digs a good body shot into Bickle's ribs.
Van Asch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bickle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bickle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Asch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Bickle dominated that round.
That's time! Van Asch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bickle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Asch.
Van Asch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bickle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bickle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Bickle misses the target.
Bickle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Van Asch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bickle throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Asch counters with a good low kick that Bickle was not able to check.
A clash of legs there as Bickle blocks the low kick.
A slow jab from Van Asch misses its intended target.
Van Asch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Asch wants to land a leg kick but Bickle is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Asch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bickle moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bickle! But no joy.
Van Asch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bickle throws out the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bickle checks a leg kick.
Bickle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Asch tries to land a leg kick but Bickle saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Van Asch swings widly with a right hand
and Bickle counters with a straight right hand.
Van Asch lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Van Asch misses.
Jab, jab by Van Asch - just one landing.
A low kick lands for Bickle.
Bickle tries to clinch but Van Asch moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Van Asch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bickle misses with a body shot.
Van Asch throws a push kick but Bickle slaps the foot to one side.
Bickle just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Asch misses the target.
Bickle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Asch explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bickle.
A leg kick checked by Van Asch.
Bickle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Asch in his tracks.
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!
Van Asch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bickle moves away.
A nice leg kick from Van Asch, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2#
Bickle cracks Van Asch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Asch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Asch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Van Asch misses with a body punch
and Van Asch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Asch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bickle.
Van Asch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bickle throws out a counter right but Van Asch avoids it with no problem.
Bickle pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Van Asch back to the cage. Bickle follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bickle doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Asch circles away.
Bickle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bickle walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bickle throws out the jab.
Van Asch checks a leg kick.
Van Asch appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick from Bickle is predictable there
and Van Asch counters with a body kick that stops Bickle in his tracks momentarily.
Van Asch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Asch scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Bickle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Asch.
Bickle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Asch's head backwards.
Bickle is looking to clinch.
Van Asch misses with a leg kick
and Bickle counters with a stiff right hand.
Koos Van Asch is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Asch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bickle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Asch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bickle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bickle checks a leg kick nicely.
Bickle takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
Bickle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bickle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bickle throws a leg kick that misses.
Van Asch is looking to counter punch.
Van Asch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Van Asch missing with a left hand there. Bickle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bickle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Bickle misses.
Bickle checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Asch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bickle was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Asch.#T4##CL2#
Bickle closes the distance and pushes Van Asch back into the cage.
Bickle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Asch blocks an uppercut.
Van Asch tries to break the clinch but Bickle is controlling the position.
Bickle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Van Asch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Asch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
Bickle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Bickle.
Van Asch defending well as Bickle loads up on a big left hand.
Van Asch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Asch misses with a straight right.
Bickle tries to clinch
and Van Asch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bickle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Asch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Van Asch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bickle connects with a nice looking jab.
Bickle looks to clinch
and Van Asch counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tom Bickle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Van Asch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bickle can pounce on him.
Bickle ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Bickle throws an off balance right hand
and Van Asch counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Asch throws a body kick that misses.
Van Asch throws a shot from downtown. Bickle moves away and avoids it.
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Asch. That snapped Bickle's head back.
Bickle misses with a straight left.
Bickle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bickle lands a leg kick that knocks Van Asch off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickle cracks Van Asch with a good jab.
Bickle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Van Asch lands a nice hook to Bickle's body. Bickle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Asch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bickle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Asch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Van Asch walks into a straight right hand from Bickle.
Bickle jabs at Van Asch's body.#CL2#
Bickle instigates a clinch.
Bickle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bickle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Asch blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Van Asch breaks the clinch.
Bickle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Bickle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Asch, pushing him back against the cage.
Van Asch is looking to break free of the clinch but Bickle has double underhooks.
Van Asch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bickle misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Van Asch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Asch swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bickle counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Asch misses with a leg kick
and Bickle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Asch moves forwards but Bickle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bickle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Asch.
Bickle scores with a jab.#T2#
Bickle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Asch dips to his left and cracks Bickle with an uppercut!
Bickle lands an overhand right.
Bickle has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Van Asch tries to land a front kick but Bickle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bickle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Asch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bickle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Asch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Asch throwing a counter right hand but Bickle manages to avoid it.
Van Asch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Asch connects with a nice looking jab.
Bickle throws a series of punches but Van Asch moves out of range. #CL2#
Bickle has closed the distance and engaged Van Asch in a clinch. #BC#
Van Asch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Asch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Asch scores with a shot to the body.
Bickle moves out of range as Van Asch throws a body kick.
Van Asch defending well as Bickle loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Bickle connects with a right hand. Van Asch shakes it off.
Bickle has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Van Asch misses with a jab to the body
and Bickle counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Asch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bickle throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Asch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Van Asch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Asch throws a leg kick that misses.
Van Asch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Koos Van Asch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bickle loads up on a big right hand but Van Asch slips the punch.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Bickle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Bickle misses.
Van Asch swings widly with a right hand
and Bickle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Asch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bickle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Asch blocks a jab.
Bickle scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Asch misses with a straight right. #T4#
Nice straight punches there by Bickle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bickle.
Van Asch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bickle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bickle lands a jab.#CL2#
Bickle moves into the clinch.
Van Asch tries to pull guard but Bickle holds him up against the cage and eventually Van Asch drops back down to his feet.
Bickle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Bickle on the inside.
Bickle pushes Van Asch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bickle lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Asch throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Bickle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bickle can't find room to land a body shot as Van Asch controls the action.
Van Asch scores with a shoulder strike.
Bickle working aggressively here.
Van Asch blocks a body shot from Bickle.
Tom Bickle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bickle pushes Van Asch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Bickle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bickle 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Bickle!

Event: DMMA 111 Unfinished Business
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Van Asch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abarai doesn't seem phased though.
Abarai misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Abarai throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Abarai misses.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Abarai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Van Asch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Asch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abarai.
Abarai moves out of range as Van Asch strikes.
Van Asch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abarai tries a low kick but Van Asch avoids it.
Abarai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Asch.
Van Asch seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Abarai takes one to the side of the head.
Abarai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Asch misses with a hook. Abarai ducked under it nicely.
Van Asch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
Abarai swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abarai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Van Asch throws a body shot but no joy.
Abarai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Asch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abarai throws a jab when Van Asch was well out of range.
Abarai connects with an inside leg kick.
Abarai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Asch counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Van Asch throws a body punch but Abarai moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Abarai.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Van Asch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abarai.
Abarai misses with an uppercut.
Van Asch 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.
Van Asch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Asch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Abarai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Asch fakes the leg kick and cracks Abarai in the body.
Van Asch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Asch wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice shot by Abarai.
Van Asch missing with a left hand there. Abarai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Asch checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Asch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abarai.
Van Asch throws a head kick but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai blocks a leg kick.
Abarai throws the left hand but Van Asch avoids the punch easily.
Van Asch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Abarai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abarai takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Asch checks a leg kick.
Van Asch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abarai. Abarai obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Abarai slips under a jab.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut.
Van Asch throws a lazy right hand but Abarai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abarai slips under a jab from Van Asch.
Abarai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Abarai.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Van Asch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abarai scores with a body shot.
Abarai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abarai misses with a low kick.
Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Asch misses with a hook. Abarai ducked under it nicely.
Van Asch throws a jab when Abarai was well out of range.
Van Asch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abarai doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Asch misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick from Van Asch, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Van Asch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abarai. That's going to slow Van Asch down.
Van Asch jabs at Abarai's body.
Abarai swings for the body but Van Asch moves out of range. #T3#
Abarai throws the left hand but Van Asch avoids the punch easily.
Van Asch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abarai thuds his right hand into Van Asch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Abarai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Abarai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Abarai.
Abarai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Asch's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abarai.
Van Asch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abarai can pounce on him.
Van Asch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Asch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abarai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Abarai.
Abarai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Abarai missing with a left hand there. Van Asch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Asch moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Asch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Abarai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Asch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abarai with a nice calf kick.
Van Asch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abarai.#T4#
Van Asch moves out of range of the leg kick from Abarai.
Abarai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Abarai.
Abarai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Asch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Abarai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Asch staying out of range there.
Abarai throws a hook to the side of Van Asch's head but Van Asch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Asch with a jab.
Van Asch takes a swing at Abarai's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Abarai does it's job there.
Abarai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Abarai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Abarai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Abarai sizes up Van Asch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Abarai. That snapped Van Asch's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Abarai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Asch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Abarai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Abarai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Asch. That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Abarai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Abarai swings for the body but Van Asch moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Van Asch, right into the meat of the thigh.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Van Asch might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Van Asch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Asch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A cross from Abarai lands.
The fighters circling - Van Asch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Asch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Abarai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Abarai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Asch is out of range and Abarai settles back down.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch moves out of range as Abarai strikes.
Abarai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Asch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abarai throws a low kick, looking for Van Asch's leg but Van Asch calmly moves out of range.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Asch moves away.
Abarai wants to land a leg kick but Van Asch is out of range.
Abarai tries to work over Van Asch's front leg with a kick but Van Asch checks it.
Renji Abarai 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!
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
Van Asch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Abarai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abarai misses with a hook. Van Asch ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Abarai digs a good body shot into Van Asch's ribs.
A low kick lands for Abarai.
Abarai lands with a straight right. Van Asch didn't see that one coming.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Abarai in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Abarai scores with a hook to the body. Van Asch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Abarai connects with a solid leg kick.
Abarai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Asch throws a lazy right hand but Abarai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abarai 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.
Abarai is looking to chop away at Van Asch's legs.
Abarai misses with a looping right.
Abarai swings for the body but Van Asch moves out of range.
Van Asch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Asch moves forwards but Abarai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Abarai moves out of range of the body kick from Van Asch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Abarai avoids the head kick by Van Asch.
Van Asch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abarai thumps Van Asch with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abarai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Asch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Van Asch misses with a straight right.
Van Asch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Van Asch throws a hook to the side of Abarai's head but Abarai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Asch blocks a leg kick.
Abarai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Asch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abarai can pounce on him.
Van Asch lands a jab.
Abarai throws an off balance right hand
and Van Asch counters with a straight right hand.
Abarai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Asch.
Van Asch looks to throw the jab but Abarai is out of range.
Van Asch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Abarai does it's job there.
Abarai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abarai throws a front kick aimed at Van Asch's knee but Van Asch avoids it well.
Van Asch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abarai checks a low kick from Van Asch.
Abarai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Asch.
Abarai misses with a body shot.
Abarai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Asch is just out of range.
Van Asch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Asch thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Van Asch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Abarai's head.
Abarai lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Asch connects with a crisp jab.
Van Asch throws a chopping leg kick but Abarai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Asch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van Asch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Abarai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some bone on bone action there as Abarai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Abarai tests Van Asch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Abarai checks it.
Van Asch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Asch misses the jab.
Van Asch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abarai. Abarai obviously looking to wear him down.
Abarai misses with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a low kick, right behind Abarai 's knee.
Abarai throws a low kick, looking for Van Asch's leg but Van Asch calmly moves out of range.
Abarai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Abarai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Asch misses with a leg kick.
Van Asch throws a hook but Abarai blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Abarai.
Abarai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Van Asch defending well as Abarai loads up on a big left hand.
Van Asch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Asch looks to land a left hand but Abarai moved out of range nicely.
Van Asch moves out of range of the leg kick from Abarai.
A slapping body kick lands there for Van Asch.
Abarai staying out of range there.
Van Asch misses with a looping left.
Van Asch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abarai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abarai connects with a solid leg kick.
Abarai jabs Van Asch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Asch connects with a solid leg kick.
Abarai swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Asch. Van Asch obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab lands there for Abarai.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Asch misses the target.
Van Asch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Renji Abarai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Van Asch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Abarai is looking to score with low kicks.
Abarai slips under a jab.
Abarai throws a jab when Van Asch was well out of range.
Abarai with a nice calf kick.
A slow jab from Van Asch misses its intended target.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Van Asch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Abarai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Van Asch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Van Asch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good work by Abarai as he checks the leg kick.
Van Asch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Asch.
Abarai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Asch throws out the jab.
Abarai thumps Van Asch with a low kick.
Abarai defending well as Van Asch loads up on a big left hand.
Abarai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Asch checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Abarai.
Van Asch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Van Asch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Abarai misses
and Van Asch counters with a thumping low kick.
Abarai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Asch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Abarai misses with a leg kick
and Van Asch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Asch lands a leg kick that knocks Abarai off balance momentarily.
Van Asch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
Van Asch misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abarai.
Van Asch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Abarai misses with a looping right.
Abarai takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
Abarai misses with a left hand
and Van Asch counters with a straight right hand.
Abarai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Asch moves out of range of the leg kick from Abarai.
Abarai throws a hook to the side of Van Asch's head but Van Asch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Abarai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Van Asch counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Asch 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.
Abarai with the inside leg kick.
Abarai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Asch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Asch checks a leg kick.
Abarai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Abarai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Van Asch throws a hook but Abarai blocks it.
Van Asch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Abarai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donk. Van Asch catches Abarai right on the button with a cross.
Van Asch connects with a leg kick.
Van Asch throws a hook but Abarai avoids it easily.
Abarai feints a counter leg kick.
Van Asch misses the jab.
Abarai ducks right into an uppercut from Van Asch.
Abarai lands with a hook. Van Asch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Abarai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Asch throws a looping overhand right but Abarai ducks down to avoid it.
Van Asch lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Van Asch missing with a left hand there. Abarai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Asch.
Abarai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abarai staying out of range there.
Van Asch wants to slow Abarai down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Asch checks the leg kick.
Van Asch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Abarai misses.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
It seemed like Abarai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Asch.
Abarai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Van Asch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abarai walks into a jab.
Abarai misses with a low kick.
Van Asch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abarai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Asch.
Abarai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Asch throws a shot from downtown. Abarai moves away and avoids it.
Abarai lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Van Asch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abarai.
Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Van Asch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Asch throws a hook to the side of Abarai's head but Abarai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abarai checks a low kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Abarai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Abarai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Asch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Abarai misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abarai.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Asch is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abarai.
Abarai catches Van Asch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Van Asch lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Asch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Abarai misses
and Van Asch counters with a straight right hand.
Van Asch lands a front kick.
Abarai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abarai takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
Abarai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Koos Van Asch did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Abarai throws a hook but Van Asch avoids it easily.
A big left from Van Asch misses.
Van Asch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Abarai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Abarai throws a chopping leg kick but Van Asch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Asch throws a shot from downtown. Abarai moves away and avoids it.
A low kick lands for Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Asch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Van Asch scores with the left hand. Abarai knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Asch 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.
Abarai misses with a hook. Van Asch ducked under it nicely.
Abarai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch misses with a low kick as Abarai jumps back.
Abarai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Asch checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big right from Abarai misses.
Van Asch throws a low kick but Abarai moves out of range easily.
Abarai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Abarai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Asch 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 Abarai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abarai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Abarai misses with a looping left.
Abarai moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Asch.
Abarai lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Asch's head.
Abarai digs a good body shot into Van Asch's ribs.
Abarai connects with a single shot there.
Van Asch misses with a hook.
Abarai moves out of range as Van Asch strikes.
Van Asch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abarai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Abarai scoring well with a low kick there.
Abarai wants to slow Van Asch down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Asch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Van Asch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abarai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Asch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abarai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Abarai loads up on a big right hand but Van Asch slips the punch.
Van Asch slips a jab from Abarai.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abarai scores with a nice strike.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. Abarai saw that one coming.
Abarai 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 clash of legs there as Van Asch blocks the low kick.
Abarai misses with an uppercut. Van Asch saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Asch misses the target.
Van Asch explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Decent striking displayed by Abarai there.
A big left from Van Asch misses.
Van Asch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abarai.
A clash of legs there as Abarai blocks the low kick.
Abarai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abarai takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
Abarai throws a hook but Van Asch blocks it.
Van Asch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Abarai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abarai checks the leg kick.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch is looking to counter punch.
Van Asch thows a left - swing and a miss!
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Asch. #T3#
Van Asch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abarai.
Van Asch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abarai.
Abarai thows a leg kick but Van Asch checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Abarai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Aschs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Asch.
Abarai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Asch counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Van Asch.
Abarai checks a low kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abarai. That did some damage!
Van Asch throws a leg kick that misses.
Van Asch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Asch.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Van Asch quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Van Asch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Van Asch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Asch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A low kick lands for Abarai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Asch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abarai was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Asch.#T4#
Abarai misses with a hook. Van Asch ducked under it nicely.
Van Asch slips under a jab.
Van Asch half committed to a counter leg kick.
Abarai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Asch throws a body punch but Abarai moves out of range.
That kick from Abarai tenderised Van Asch's leg. Van Asch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Asch misses with a leg kick.
Van Asch backing away here, and Abarai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Abarai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Abarai throws a chopping leg kick but Van Asch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big left from Van Asch misses.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Abarai throws a front kick aimed at Van Asch's knee but Van Asch avoids it well.
Abarai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Abarai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Asch is out of range.
Abarai throws a hook but Van Asch blocks it.
Van Asch is looking to score with low kicks.
Abarai throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Abarai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Abarai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Renji Abarai 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!#R5#
Abarai looks to land a left hand but Van Asch moved out of range nicely.
Van Asch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abarai misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Van Asch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abarai misses with a hook. Van Asch ducked under it nicely.
Abarai jabs Van Asch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Abarai.
Abarai swings for the body but Van Asch moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Van Asch.
Van Asch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Asch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Abarai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Asch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abarai misses with a body shot.
Van Asch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
Van Asch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Abarai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Asch. Van Asch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Abarai thows a leg kick but Van Asch checks it
and Van Asch counters with a nice low kick that buckles Abarai's knee momentarily.
Abarai connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Abarai connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Abarai misses the target.
Van Asch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Abarai is out of range and Van Asch settles back down.
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
Van Asch is looking to slow Abarai down with leg kicks.
Abarai blocks a leg kick.
Abarai throws a leg kick which misses Van Asch's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Asch tries to avoid it.
Van Asch misses with a hook.
Abarai misses with a hook.
Van Asch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abarai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abarai slips under a jab.
Van Asch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abarai works Van Asch's body with a nice hook.
Abarai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Asch.
Abarai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abarai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Abarai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abarai misses with an uppercut.
Renji Abarai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
Van Asch lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Asch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Asch connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Asch is looking to clinch but Abarai is avoiding it.
Abarai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Asch.
Van Asch misses with a straight right.
Abarai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Abarai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Asch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Abarai checks it well.
Van Asch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Abarai misses with a looping right.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Asch moves away.
Van Asch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Asch throws a body shot but no joy.
Abarai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Van Asch thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Abarai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Asch, as that shot connected.
Van Asch throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Abarai scoring well with a low kick there.
Abarai checks a leg kick nicely.
Abarai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Abarai scores with a nice strike.
Van Asch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abarai.
Van Asch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abarai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Asch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab lands there for Abarai.
Van Asch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koos Van Asch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abarai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Asch.
Van Asch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Abarai takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
As Abarai backs away, Van Asch returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Abarai missing with a left hand there. Van Asch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Asch lands an overhand right.
Abarai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abarai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Abarai misses. #T4#
Van Asch throws a body punch but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Asch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai throws a good cross that connects.
Van Asch throws the left hand but Abarai avoids the punch easily.
Abarai moves away from the strike by Van Asch.
Abarai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Van Asch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abarai moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Asch lands with a straight right. Abarai didn't see that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abarai.
Abarai works Van Asch's body with a nice hook.
Van Asch tries a head kick but it misses.
Abarai sizes up Van Asch 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.
Van Asch throws a push kick but Abarai slaps the foot to one side.
Nice cross by Van Asch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renji Abarai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Abarai 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renji Abarai!
Renji Abarai is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Renji Abarai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 104 Van Asch vs Abarai II
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Abarai.
Abarai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Abarai tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Asch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abarai was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Asch.
Abarai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Asch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Abarai swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Asch looks to land a right hand but Abarai moved out of range.
Abarai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Asch throws a front kick aimed at Abarai's knee but Abarai avoids it well.
Van Asch 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.
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.
Abarai misses with a wild combination.
Van Asch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abarai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Asch half committed to a counter leg kick.
Abarai misses with a body kick.
Van Asch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Abarai does no damage.
Van Asch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Abarai.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Asch appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Asch throws a low kick, looking for Abarai's leg but Abarai calmly moves out of range.
Abarai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Asch tries to land a leg kick but Abarai saw it coming and moves away.
Abarai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Asch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abarai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Abarai.#T1#
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Abarai is predictable there
and Van Asch counters with a nice low kick that buckles Abarai's knee momentarily.
Van Asch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abarai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Asch.
Abarai swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Asch avoids a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Van Asch misses.
A good leg kick by Van Asch.
Abarai tries a head kick but it misses.
Abarai misses the jab.
Abarai with the inside leg kick.
Abarai misses with a looping left.
Van Asch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abarai feints and then cracks Van Asch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Asch down.
Van Asch tries to work over Abarai's front leg with a kick but Abarai checks it.
Abarai is looking to slow Van Asch down with leg kicks.
Abarai throws an overhand right that lands on Van Asch's shoulder, as Van Asch tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Van Asch defending well as Abarai loads up on a big left hand.
Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abarai misses with a left hand
and Van Asch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abarai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abarai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Asch's head.
Abarai jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Abarai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Asch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abarai struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Asch controls his hands. #BC#
Van Asch breaks from the clinch.
Abarai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Asch.
Van Asch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Abarai misses with a hook.
Abarai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Abarai swings widly with a right hand
letting Van Asch counter with a right hand.
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
Abarai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abarai shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Van Asch eats them both and turns towards Abarai to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Abarai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abarai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abarai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abarai 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 Van Asch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Asch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Abarai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Asch.
Abarai throws a low kick, looking for Van Asch's leg but Van Asch calmly moves out of range.
Abarai checks a low kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abarai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Van Asch throws a solid leg kick but Abarai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Asch.
Van Asch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abarai was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a hook but Abarai avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Asch tried to counter with a leg kick but Abarai avoided it.
Abarai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Abarai cracks Van Asch with a good jab.
Van Asch scores with a shot to the body.
Van Asch checks a low kick from Abarai.
Abarai slips a straight right by Van Asch.
Abarai tests Van Asch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abarai with the inside leg kick.
Van Asch scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Asch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abarai tries to bum rush Van Asch with a series of wild strikes but Van Asch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Asch throws a shot from downtown. Abarai moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Van Asch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abarai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Asch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Asch throws a low kick but Abarai avoids it.
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.
Van Asch lands a jab to the nose.
Van Asch misses the jab.
Abarai misses with a two punch combination.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Abarai swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Asch.
Abarai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Asch drops his hands momentarily and Abarai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van Asch loads up on a big right hand but Abarai slips the punch.
Van Asch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Abarai tries a low kick but Van Asch avoids it.
Abarai throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Asch 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.
Abarai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Abarai lands a jab to the head.
Van Asch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Renji Abarai will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Van Asch slips a straight right by Abarai.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Van Asch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Asch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Abarai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Asch under the eye.
Van Asch blocks a low kick nicely.
Abarai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Abarai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Asch doesn't seem bothered though.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch throws out a leg kick but Abarai moves out of range and Van Asch only half commits.
Abarai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Abarai.
Van Asch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abarai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abarai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Asch.
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Asch.
Van Asch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abarai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Asch. Van Asch obviously looking to wear him down.
Abarai tries a head kick but it misses.
Abarai throws a series of punches but Van Asch avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Asch throws an overhand right that lands on Abarai's shoulder, as Abarai tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Abarai lands a leg kick that knocks Van Asch off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick from Van Asch, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Asch throws a low kick but Abarai moves out of range easily.
Abarai with a hook.
Abarai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Asch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abarai was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Asch.
Abarai misses with a straight right.
Van Asch throws a jab when Abarai was well out of range.
Abarai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Abarai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Abarai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Asch can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Asch lands a jab to the nose.
Abarai blocks a jab.
A combination from Abarai does no damage.
Van Asch with the inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Asch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
An inside leg kick from Abarai misses.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Renji Abarai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick from Van Asch, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2#
A leg kick checked by Van Asch.
Abarai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Asch on the side of the head.
Abarai throws a big shot that misses.
Abarai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Asch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abarai motions for Van Asch to come forward. Abarai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Abarai misses its intended target.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abarai takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abarai, as that shot connected.
Van Asch tries to land a leg kick but Abarai saw it coming and moves away.
Abarai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Abarai throws a low kick but Van Asch moves out of range easily.
Van Asch checks a low kick from Abarai.
Abarai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Abarai scores with a push kick.
Van Asch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Asch moves away from the strike by Abarai.
Van Asch appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Asch throws a low kick but it's checked well by Abarai.
Abarai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Asch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Asch throws a shot from downtown. Abarai moves away and avoids it.
Van Asch misses with a low kick as Abarai jumps back.#T3#
Abarai misses with an uppercut. Van Asch saw that one coming.
Abarai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Asch 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 Abarai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abarai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van Asch works the jab nicely.
Abarai is looking to slow Van Asch down with leg kicks.
Van Asch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abarai. Abarai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Asch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abarai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Asch misses the shot to the body.
Abarai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Abarai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Abarai throws a big shot that misses.
Van Asch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.
Van Asch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Asch, as that shot connected.
Van Asch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Asch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abarai moves away from the strike by Van Asch.
Abarai scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
Abarai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Van Asch throws a hook but Abarai blocks it.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Asch is just out of range.
Van Asch throwing a counter right hand but Abarai manages to avoid it.
Abarai misses with an uppercut. Van Asch saw that one coming.
Van Asch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Asch lands with an uppercut that bounces Abarai off the cage and back into range.
Van Asch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abarai.
Abarai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good work by Van Asch as he checks the leg kick.
Van Asch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abarai.
Abarai tries to score with a low kick but Van Asch moves his leg out of the way.
A low kick from Abarai misses
and Van Asch counters with a thumping low kick.
Abarai defending well as Van Asch loads up on a big left hand.
Van Asch lands a slapping body shot.
Van Asch connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Van Asch connects with a solid leg kick.
Abarai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Abarai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abarai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Koos Van Asch will probably get the nod.
That's time! Van Asch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Abarai lands a nice shot that snaps Van Asch's head back.
Van Asch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Asch misses with a looping left.
Abarai tries to land a leg kick but Van Asch saw it coming and moves away.
Van Asch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Asch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Asch.
It seemed like Abarai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Asch throws a looping overhand right but Abarai ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Van Asch misses.
Van Asch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abarai.
Abarai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Abarai tries to clinch
and Van Asch counters with a thumping low kick.
Van Asch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Abarai checks it well.
Abarai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Abarai sees it coming and moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Abarai misses.
Van Asch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abarai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Asch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Asch is looking to slow Abarai down with leg kicks. #T1#
Van Asch throws out a leg kick but Abarai moves out of range and Van Asch only half commits.
Abarai tries a quick counter leg kick but Van Asch is wise to it.
Abarai misses with a wild body shot.
Van Asch lands with a good body shot.
Van Asch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Asch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Asch 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.
Jab, jab by Van Asch - just one landing.
Abarai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abarai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abarai throws a shot to the body.
Abarai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Asch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circling - Van Asch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abarai! But no joy.
A head kick from Abarai lands but Van Asch takes it in his stride.
Van Asch looks to land a left hand but Abarai moved out of range nicely.
Van Asch blocks the body kick.
Abarai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Abarai.
Abarai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Asch is out of range.
Van Asch throws a shot from downtown. Abarai moves away and avoids it.
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Asch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abarai throws a head kick that Van Asch semi-blocks. #T2#
A big right from Abarai misses.
Abarai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Asch's sensitive parts.
Abarai throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Abarai checks a leg kick.
Van Asch connects with a crisp jab.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Abarai misses.
Abarai throws out a loose jab but Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Asch misses with a looping right.
A clash of legs there as Abarai blocks the low kick.
Abarai swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Van Asch to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Asch connects with a solid leg kick.
Abarai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abarai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Abarai.
Van Asch wants to slow Abarai down by chopping away at his legs.
Abarai slips under a jab.
Van Asch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abarai was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Asch.
Abarai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Abarai throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range. #T3#
Abarai checks a low kick from Van Asch.
Abarai lands a head kick. Van Asch smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Abarai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Asch moves out of range of the leg kick from Abarai.
Abarai tried to score with a low kick but Van Asch checks it.
Van Asch misses with a straight left.
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai throws out a loose jab but Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Asch half committed to a counter leg kick.
Abarai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Asch throwing a counter right hand but Abarai manages to avoid it.
Van Asch connects with a leg kick.
Abarai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abarai missing with a left hand there. Van Asch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abarai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Asch tried to counter with a leg kick but Abarai avoided it.
Abarai catches Van Asch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Van Asch missing with a left hand there. Abarai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch lands to the side of Abarai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Van Asch misses.
Van Asch takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T4#
Abarai slips a jab from Van Asch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Abarai checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Asch throws the left hand but Abarai avoids the punch easily.
Abarai works the jab nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Asch.
Abarai throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Asch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abarai throws a leg kick which misses Van Asch's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Asch tries to avoid it.
Van Asch scoring well with a low kick there.
Abarai needs to keep his hands up - Van Asch had a free shot at his head there.
Abarai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Abarai lands a lovely overhand right.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Asch.
Abarai scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Asch.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Abarai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abarai slips a straight right by Van Asch.
Abarai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Koos Van Asch did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Abarai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick lands for Abarai.
Van Asch swats away the attempt to clinch by Abarai.
Van Asch's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Asch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Abarai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Asch throws an overhand right that lands on Abarai's shoulder, as Abarai tries to avoid the shot.
Van Asch slips under a jab.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Van Asch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Van Asch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Abarai misses with a hook. Van Asch ducked under it nicely.
Van Asch throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Asch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Asch misses with a straight left.
Van Asch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Abarai.
Abarai throws a low kick, looking for Van Asch's leg but Van Asch calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Van Asch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Van Asch.
Abarai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Asch tries to close the distance and clinch but Abarai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abarai lands an overhand right.
Van Asch throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Asch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Asch steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Abarai. That one must have hurt.
Van Asch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice defenses there by Van Asch.
Abarai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Asch throws out the jab.
Van Asch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Asch feints and then cracks Abarai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Abarai down.
Abarai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Asch loads up on a big right hand but Abarai slips the punch.
Abarai misses with a wild body shot.
Abarai throws a low kick, looking for Van Asch's leg but Van Asch calmly moves out of range.
No joy there for Abarai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Asch throws a jab when Abarai was well out of range.
Van Asch misses with a leg kick.
Abarai checks a low kick from Van Asch.#T2#
Van Asch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Asch throws a hook but Abarai avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abarai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Asch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Abarai lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Asch connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Asch throws a hook but Abarai blocks it.
Van Asch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Abarai scores with the left hand. Van Asch knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Asch throws out a loose jab but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abarai throws a front kick aimed at Van Asch's knee but Van Asch avoids it well.
Van Asch 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.
Van Asch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abarai. That's going to slow Van Asch down.
Abarai throws a solid leg kick but Van Asch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abarai.
Abarai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Abarai misses the jab.
Van Asch tried to counter with a leg kick but Abarai avoided it.
Abarai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Asch. #T3#
Abarai connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Abarai misses
and Van Asch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Asch connects with a leg kick.
Abarai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Abarai connects with a single shot there.
Van Asch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abarai.
Abarai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Abarai throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Asch.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Asch misses the target.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Van Asch moved away.
Van Asch wants to slow Abarai down by chopping away at his legs.
Abarai slips a jab from Van Asch.
Good leg kick by Van Asch.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Asch misses the target.
Abarai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Van Asch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Abarai slips a straight right by Van Asch.
A good leg kick by Abarai.
Van Asch misses the shot to the body.
Abarai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Asch. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Asch motions for Abarai to come forward. Van Asch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abarai throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Asch counters with a low kick, right behind Abarai 's knee.
Van Asch throws a jab but it's blocked by Abarai.
Abarai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Van Asch throws a jab when Abarai was well out of range.
A leg kick checked by Van Asch.
That kick from Van Asch tenderised Abarai's leg. Abarai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abarai swings for the body but Van Asch moves out of range.
Abarai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Asch is out of range.
It looked like Van Asch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheers as Van Asch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abarai doesn't seem phased though.
Abarai looks to land a right hand but Van Asch moved out of range.
Van Asch throws a looping overhand right but Abarai ducks down to avoid it.
Van Asch cracks Abarai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good shot there by Van Asch.
Van Asch misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch had his way with Renji Abarai in 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. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Van Asch throws a jab when Abarai was well out of range.
Abarai lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Van Asch.
Abarai misses with a hook.
Van Asch slips a jab from Abarai.
Van Asch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Abarai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Asch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abarai.
Van Asch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Asch sizes up Abarai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Abarai checks a low kick from Van Asch.
Abarai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Abarai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Nice straight punches there by Van Asch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Asch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai moves out of range as Van Asch strikes.
Abarai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abarai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Abarai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Abarai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Asch appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Asch throws a shot from downtown. Abarai moves away and avoids it.
Van Asch staying out of range there.#T1#
Abarai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Abarai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Abarai is predictable there
enabling Van Asch to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Asch.
Abarai lands with a straight right. Van Asch didn't see that one coming.
Abarai scores with a body shot.
Abarai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Abarai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Abarai does no damage.
Van Asch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Van Asch loads up on a big right hand but Abarai slips the punch.
Abarai misses with a wild combination.
Abarai missing with a left hand there. Van Asch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abarai 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.
Abarai throws the left hand but Van Asch avoids the punch easily.
Abarai cracks Van Asch with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abarai throws the kick towards the body but Van Asch avoids it.
Van Asch tried to score with a low kick but Abarai checks it.
Renji Abarai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Van Asch jabs at Abarai's body.
Abarai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Asch throws a hook but Abarai blocks it.
A nice side step and Abarai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Abarai slips under a jab.
Van Asch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Asch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abarai manages to avoid it.
Van Asch throws a leg kick that misses.
Abarai slips under a jab.
Abarai misses with a leg kick.
Koos Van Asch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abarai slips a straight right by Van Asch.
Abarai misses with a hook.
Van Asch misses with a straight right.
Abarai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abarai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Abarai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Abarai.
Abarai wants to slow Van Asch down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Asch throwing a counter right hand but Abarai manages to avoid it.
Abarai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Van Asch backs up against the cage.
Abarai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Asch. That did some damage!#T3#
Good shot there by Abarai.
Abarai throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Abarai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Asch finds it's way round the side to connect with Abarai's head.
Abarai checks a leg kick nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Asch crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Abarai - the referee stops the clock and Van Asch gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Abarai. Van Asch manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Abarai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Asch checks a low kick from Abarai.
Van Asch throws a front kick aimed at Abarai's knee but Abarai avoids it well.
Abarai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Van Asch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Abarai with the inside leg kick.
Van Asch throws a hook to the side of Abarai's head but Abarai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Asch lands with a straight right. Abarai didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abarai throws a head kick that misses.
Abarai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Asch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abarai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Abarai throws a solid leg kick but Van Asch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abarai.#T4#
Van Asch takes a kick to the side of the head.
Van Asch connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Asch lands a leg kick that knocks Abarai off balance momentarily.
Abarai slips under a jab.
Van Asch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abarai's sensitive parts.
Abarai blocks a leg kick.
Van Asch connects with a jab.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Abarai throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Abarai stuns Van Asch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Abarai is looking to clinch.
Van Asch cracks Abarai with an open hand slap.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Asch throws a hook but Abarai blocks it.
Abarai slips a straight right by Van Asch.
Van Asch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abarai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Van Asch with a body shot.
Abarai cracks Van Asch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Asch checks the leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Renji Abarai.
I think Van Asch 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:48
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:49

The fight is ruled a draw!
Koos Van Asch retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: DMMA 95: Van Asch vs Imanari
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Imanari checks a leg kick.
Van Asch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Imanari moved away.
Van Asch sets himself, and Imanari steps forward looking for the clinch! Van Asch avoids it this time.
Imanari fails to land the takedown.
Van Asch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Asch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Imanari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Imanari slips under a jab.
Van Asch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Van Asch has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Van Asch tries to land a leg kick but Imanari saw it coming and moves away.
Van Asch sizes up Imanari with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Imanari takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Asch throws a looping overhand right but Imanari ducks down to avoid it.
Imanari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Asch.
Imanari walks into a left hand.
Imanari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Asch.
Imanari wants to counter with a clinch but Van Asch pushes him away.
A lazy left from Van Asch finds it's target.
A low kick from Van Asch is predictable there #CL2#
and Imanari counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Van Asch breaks the clinch.
Imanari moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Asch.
Imanari connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Van Asch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slow jab from Van Asch misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Asch tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Imanari is able to avoid easily.
Imanari steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Imanari takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Asch.
Imanari takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Van Asch motions for Imanari to come forward. Van Asch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Imanari wants to counter with a clinch but Van Asch pushes him away.
Van Asch throws a hook to the side of Imanari's head but Imanari sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Asch 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.
Van Asch is looking to score with low kicks.
Van Asch thows a leg kick but Imanari checks it #TD2#
and Imanari counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Van Asch! #T3#
You can see the frustration on Van Asch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Imanari thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Van Asch is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Imanari's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Imanari 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.
Van Asch is not content to let Imanari control the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Van Asch won't allow Imanari to pass to mount.
Imanari uses his free foot to push down on Van Asch's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Van Asch.
Imanari wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Imanari moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Asch.
A low kick from Van Asch misses #TD2#
and Imanari counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imanari tries to pass the half guard into mount. Van Asch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Imanari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Imanari 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch moves into full guard. #T1#
Imanari looking to pass the guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Imanari trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Asch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Asch has his hands on Imanari's head, controlling the position.
Imanari wants to control from the top but Van Asch keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Imanari slips under a jab from Van Asch.
Koos Van Asch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Asch misses with a low kick.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Imanari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Asch.
Imanari tries to clinch there but Van Asch circles away.
Imanari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Imanari has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Asch.
Van Asch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Asch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Imanari's hands.
Imanari is looking to clinch but Van Asch is avoiding it.
Van Asch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Imanari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Asch.#T4#
Van Asch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Imanari checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Asch tests Imanari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Imanari checks a low kick from Van Asch.
Imanari is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A clash of legs there as Imanari blocks the low kick.
Imanari with the counter takedown but Van Asch avoids it easily.
Van Asch throws a front kick aimed at Imanari's knee but Imanari avoids it well.
Imanari takes one on the button.
Van Asch is looking to chop away at Imanari's legs.
Imanari is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Imanari tries to clinch but Van Asch is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Imanari slips under a jab.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Imanari sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Imanari stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Asch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Van Asch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Asch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Koos Van Asch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Asch cracks Imanari with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.
Van Asch lands a jab.
Koos Van Asch is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Asch throws out a powerful jab.
Imanari wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Asch. Imanari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Asch throws the left hand but Imanari avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Imanari defending well as Van Asch loads up on a big left hand.
Van Asch throws a low kick but Imanari avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Asch.
Imanari tries to clinch there but Van Asch circles away.
Van Asch keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice cross by Imanari.
Van Asch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Imanari has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.
Imanari steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Van Asch.
Van Asch feints and then cracks Imanari's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Imanari down.
Imanari takes one to the chin there.
Van Asch 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. #TD2#
Imanari shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Asch 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.
Van Asch controlling Imanari's posture.
Imanari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Asch wants to sweep but no luck.
Imanari wants to control from the top but Van Asch keeps moving. #T3#
Van Asch controls Imanari momentarily but Imanari frees himself.
Imanari pushing down on Van Asch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Imanari trying to control from half guard but Van Asch is working away.
Van Asch trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Imanari sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4##SUB2#
Imanari goes for an armbar but Van Asch turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Van Asch.
Imanari trying to keep a closed guard but Van Asch is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Van Asch slips under a jab from Imanari.
Van Asch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Van Asch finds it's way through Imanari's defenses.
Imanari tries to clinch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Van Asch throws an overhand right that lands on Imanari's shoulder, as Imanari tries to avoid the shot.
Imanari is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Imanari's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Asch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Imanari misses with a wild body shot.
Van Asch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Van Asch sets himself, and Imanari steps forward looking for the clinch! Van Asch avoids it this time.
Imanari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Imanari moves into the clinch.
Imanari throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Van Asch breaks the clinch.
Van Asch loads up on a big right hand but Imanari slips the punch.
Imanari checks a leg kick.
Imanari wants to counter with a clinch but Van Asch pushes him away.#T1#
Van Asch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Imanari. That did some damage!
Van Asch jabs Imanari to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Asch is looking to chop away at Imanari's legs.
Nice shot by Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Imanari blocks the low kick.
Imanari throws a nice outside leg kick.
Imanari slips under a jab from Van Asch.
Imanari is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Imanari on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Asch. Van Asch obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Asch lands with a right hand.
Van Asch throws a hook to the side of Imanari's head but Imanari sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Imanari is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Van Asch throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Imanari counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Van Asch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van Asch tries to break the clinch but Imanari is controlling the position.
Van Asch tries to break the clinch but Imanari is controlling the position. #BC#
Van Asch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Asch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Imanari. Imanari obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Asch throws a jab when Imanari was well out of range.
Imanari takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Van Asch misses the shot to the body.
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.
Van Asch scores with a leg kick.
Imanari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Asch motions for Imanari to come forward. Van Asch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Van Asch fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Imanari is out of range.
A jab from Van Asch misses.
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.
Van Asch sets himself, and Imanari steps forward looking for the clinch! Van Asch avoids it this time.
Van Asch looks to land a right hand but Imanari moved out of range.
Imanari blocks a jab.
Van Asch throws a leg kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Imanari.
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Imanari.
Van Asch is looking to counter punch.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. Imanari saw that one coming.
Imanari is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch thuds his right hand into Imanari's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Asch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Imanari manages to avoid it.
Imanari tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice cross by Van Asch.
A swing and a miss from Van Asch.
Van Asch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van Asch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Imanari is out of range and Van Asch settles back down.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. Imanari saw that one coming.
Van Asch connects with a leg kick.
Imanari moves out of range as Van Asch strikes.
Van Asch throws a low kick but Imanari avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch had his way with Kazuo Imanari in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Van Asch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Asch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Asch tries to score with a low kick but Imanari moves his leg out of the way.
Imanari is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Imanari slips under a jab from Van Asch.
Van Asch tries to land a leg kick but Imanari saw it coming and moves away.
Imanari slips under a jab from Van Asch.
Imanari tries to counter by closing the distance.
Van Asch throws a body shot but no joy.
Imanari drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Van Asch defends it well.
Van Asch throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Imanari counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Van Asch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Imanari on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanari wants to pass the guard but Van Asch is keeping the position.
Imanari controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Van Asch keeping full guard, as Imanari tries to pass.
Imanari stands and throws Van Asch's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Van Asch is trying to control Imanari's posture but Imanari avoids it.
Imanari tries to advance to mount but Van Asch denies him.
Kazuo Imanari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish 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.
Van Asch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Imanari wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Van Asch is not content to let Imanari control the position.
Van Asch tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Van Asch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koos Van Asch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Imanari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Asch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Imanari moves out of range as Van Asch strikes.
A nice leg kick from Van Asch, right into the meat of the thigh.
Imanari checks a leg kick.
Van Asch leaves Imanari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Van Asch.
Imanari tries to counter with a clinch but Van Asch shakes him off and moves away.
Van Asch wants to slow Imanari down by chopping away at his legs.
Imanari drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Van Asch defends it well.
Imanari misses with a hook.#CL2#
Van Asch tries to keep at a distance but Imanari has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Imanari scores with a nice short uppercut.
Imanari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Asch's elbow.
Imanari is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Van Asch to keep the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Imanari stalls.
Imanari misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kazuo Imanari.
I think Van Asch 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: DMMA 88: Imanari vs O Malley
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Good exchange - Van Asch coming out on top.
Van Asch misses with a left hand
and Abarai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Asch 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.
Van Asch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abarai.
Abarai looks to throw the jab but Van Asch is out of range.
Van Asch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abarai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Asch.
Abarai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch lands a jab.
Abarai throws a hook but Van Asch blocks it.
Good leg kick by Van Asch.
Van Asch scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Asch. #T1#
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Van Asch.
Van Asch cracks Abarai with a right hand to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Van Asch.
Van Asch misses with a hook.
Van Asch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Asch misses with a lunging right hand
and Abarai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abarai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Asch punishes Abarai's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Asch feints and then cracks Abarai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Abarai down.
Van Asch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abarai.#T2#
Abarai misses with a straight right.
Van Asch appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Van Asch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Asch flicks out a counter leg kick but Abarai steps away.
A good leg kick by Van Asch.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abarai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Asch 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.
Van Asch misses with a hook
and Abarai counters with a straight right hand.
Van Asch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Abarai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a good cross that connects.
Van Asch is looking to slow Abarai down with leg kicks. #T3#
Van Asch throws out a leg kick but Abarai moves out of range and Van Asch only half commits.
Abarai is looking to counter punch.
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Asch.
Abarai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Asch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Asch.
Abarai blocks a jab.
Van Asch 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 left lands for Van Asch.
Abarai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Asch moves away.
Abarai backing away here, and Van Asch unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Abarai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Abarai staying out of range there.
Van Asch misses with a straight right. #T4#
Abarai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Asch scores with a leg kick.
Van Asch connects with a looping right hand.
A good leg kick by Van Asch.
Abarai throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Van Asch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Van Asch misses
and Abarai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Asch thinking.
Van Asch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Asch lands a leg kick that knocks Abarai off balance momentarily.
Van Asch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Van Asch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Asch.
Van Asch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Asch wants to slow Abarai down by chopping away at his legs.
Abarai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. Abarai saw that one coming.
A big right from Van Asch misses.
Abarai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Abarai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Asch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Abarai might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abarai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Asch.
Abarai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Asch. Van Asch obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Abarai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Abarai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Asch throws out the jab.
Abarai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Asch blocks a jab.
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Abarai.
Van Asch missing with a left hand there. Abarai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abarai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Asch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Abarai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good leg kick by Van Asch.
Van Asch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abarai on the side of the head.
Van Asch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Van Asch throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Van Asch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Asch throws a jab but it's blocked by Abarai.
Abarai slips a jab from Van Asch.
Abarai checks a low kick from Van Asch.
Abarai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Asch misses the jab.
Abarai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Abarai.
Koos Van Asch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abarai loads up on a big right hand but Van Asch slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Abarai moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Abarai misses the target.
Van Asch throws out a leg kick but Abarai moves out of range and Van Asch only half commits.
Abarai throwing a counter right hand but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Van Asch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abarai. That did some damage!#T3#
A big right from Abarai misses.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch feints a counter leg kick.
Van Asch connects with the punch.
Abarai moves away from the strike by Van Asch.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Asch as he connects with a hook.
Van Asch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van Asch is looking to chop away at Abarai's legs.
Van Asch misses with a hook. Abarai ducked under it nicely.
Abarai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Abarai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Asch can pounce on him.
Van Asch lands an overhand right.#T4#
Abarai throws a looping overhand right but Van Asch ducks down to avoid it.
Van Asch tries to score with a low kick but Abarai moves his leg out of the way.
Abarai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Asch.
Good leg kick by Van Asch.
Van Asch tries a low kick but Abarai avoids it.
Abarai throwing a counter right hand but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Asch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Abarai counters with a stiff right hand.
Abarai moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Asch.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Asch misses the target.
Van Asch throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Asch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Abarai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Van Asch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Van Asch connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Asch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Abarai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Asch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Abarai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Asch tried to score with a low kick but Abarai checks it.
The fighters circling - Van Asch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koos Van Asch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Asch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abarai's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Asch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Van Asch scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Van Asch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van Asch misses with a hook.
Van Asch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Asch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Van Asch connects with a leg kick.
Van Asch thows a leg kick but Abarai checks it
and Van Asch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abarai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Asch can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Van Asch.
Abarai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Asch under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Abarai.
Abarai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Van Asch slips a straight right by Abarai.
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Asch.
Abarai checks a low kick from Van Asch.
Abarai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Asch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Asch slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abarai slips a jab from Van Asch.
A little feinted left hand from Abarai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut
letting Abarai counter with a right hand.
Van Asch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abarai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Abarai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Asch. Van Asch obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Asch pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
That kick from Van Asch tenderised Abarai's leg. Abarai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Asch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abarai is looking to counter punch.
Van Asch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick from Van Asch misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Asch 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 Abarai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abarai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Abarai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Asch is looking to score with low kicks.
Abarai loads up on a big right hand but Van Asch slips the punch.
Van Asch looks to land a right hand but Abarai moved out of range.
Van Asch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Nice cross by Van Asch.
Van Asch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abarai.
Abarai checks a leg kick.
Van Asch misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Abarai misses the target.
Van Asch throws a lazy uppercut
and Abarai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Asch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Asch throws a jab but it's blocked by Abarai.
A quick step to the side and Abarai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Asch throws a leg kick
and Abarai counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Asch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Asch digs a good hook to Abarai's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch really dominated that round.
That's time! Abarai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Van Asch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Abarai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Abarai misses with a straight right.
Abarai moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Abarai's head.
Van Asch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Asch throws a jab when Abarai was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Decent striking displayed by Van Asch there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Asch.
Van Asch lands a really nice looking cross but Abarai seems unphased. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Asch 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 Abarai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abarai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van Asch throws a poor cross that misses
and Abarai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abarai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Asch can pounce on him.
Van Asch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Abarai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A good leg kick by Van Asch.
Abarai blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice leg kick from Van Asch, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Asch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Abarai.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Asch.
Van Asch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Asch misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Abarai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abarai checks a leg kick.
Abarai throwing a counter right hand but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Asch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Asch misses with a body shot.
Abarai is looking to counter punch.
Van Asch misses with a wild body shot.
Van Asch misses with a wild body shot.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Abarai moved away.
Van Asch throws a jab but it's blocked by Abarai. #T3#
Van Asch scores with a sloppy right hand. Abarai should have avoided that one.
Van Asch scores with a punch to the head.
Van Asch connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Asch tries to land a leg kick but Abarai saw it coming and moves away.
Van Asch misses with a looping right.
Van Asch looks to land a left hand but Abarai moved out of range nicely.
Van Asch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Asch.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Asch.
Abarai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Van Asch misses with an uppercut
and Abarai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abarai moves out of range as Van Asch strikes.
Van Asch connects with a body shot that sends Abarai's belly button to the back.
Van Asch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Abarai takes one 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!
Van Asch throws a lazy right hand but Abarai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abarai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Asch lands a jab to Abarai's midsection.
Van Asch misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Abarai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Asch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Van Asch throws a leg kick which misses Abarai's front leg but catches the back leg as Abarai tries to avoid it.
Abarai misses with a hook
enabling Van Asch to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Asch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Abarai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abarai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Asch.
Abarai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abarai there as he acknowledges the shot.
A low kick lands for Van Asch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Van Asch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Asch.
Van Asch throws an off balance right hand
and Abarai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Asch misses with a low kick. #T1#
Van Asch connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Asch throws a looping overhand right but Abarai ducks down to avoid it.
Van Asch throws the left hand but Abarai avoids the punch easily.
Abarai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Abarai scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Asch should have avoided that one.
Van Asch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Asch throws out a loose jab but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Abarai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Asch digs a good hook to Abarai's body.
Van Asch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Abarai 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.
A swing and a miss from Van Asch.
Abarai throwing a counter right hand but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Renji Abarai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Abarai 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.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Abarai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Abarai moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch punishes Abarai's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Asch thumps Abarai with a low kick.
Van Asch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai misses with a looping right.
Abarai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Asch sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Van Asch throws a hook but Abarai avoids it easily.
Van Asch with the inside leg kick.
A big right from Van Asch misses.
A leg kick checked by Abarai.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Van Asch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koos Van Asch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Asch catches Abarai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Abarai moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Asch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Asch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abarai's sensitive parts.
Abarai checks a leg kick. #T4#
Van Asch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Asch lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Asch scores with a nice head shot.
Van Asch throws a lazy uppercut
and Abarai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Abarai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Van Asch.
Van Asch misses with a looping right.
Van Asch tries to score with a low kick but Abarai moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Abarai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Van Asch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Asch swings widly with a right hand
and Abarai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Asch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abarai.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koos Van Asch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Asch 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koos Van Asch!
Koos Van Asch is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Koos Van Asch 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: DMMA 81: Kofel vs Risin
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Van Asch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ekelund keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Asch.
Ekelund wants to counter the offense by Van Asch and move into the clinch position.
Van Asch tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ekelund is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
Ekelund closes the distance and clinches.
Ekelund throws a head punch that misses.
Ekelund has a couple of punches blocked by Van Asch.
Ekelund lands with a light punch inside.
Van Asch 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.
Ekelund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekelund swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Asch can't find room to land a body shot as Ekelund controls the action.
Ekelund has Van Asch pressed against the cage, preventing Van Asch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Asch is trying to break free.
Ekelund lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Asch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekelund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Asch taking a breather.
Ekelund lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Asch is trying to break the clinch but Ekelund has him pressed against the cage.
Van Asch is trying to pull guard but Ekelund turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Van Asch throws a head punch that misses.
Van Asch working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Van Asch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Asch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ekelund throws a lazy right hand but Van Asch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Van Asch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ekelund fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Asch throws the left hand but Ekelund avoids the punch easily.
Van Asch is looking to score with low kicks.
Ekelund steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Van Asch.
Ekelund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Asch.
Dick Ekelund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Asch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Asch connects with a crisp jab.
Van Asch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Asch swats away the attempt to clinch by Ekelund.#CL2#
Ekelund has managed to clinch.
Van Asch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Van Asch throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekelund. #T2#
Van Asch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekelund's elbow.
Van Asch lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Van Asch. #BC#
Van Asch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Ekelund.
Ekelund closes the distance but Van Asch moves to the side
letting Van Asch counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Ekelund has managed to clinch.
Van Asch tries to throw a body punch but Ekelund avoids it by throwing Van Asch back against the cage.
Van Asch working aggressively here.
Van Asch struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekelund controls his hands.
Van Asch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekelund's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Asch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekelund.
Van Asch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Ekelund.
Ekelund misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekelund lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Asch.
A short right from Van Asch on the inside. #T3##BC#
Van Asch manages to break the clinch.
Ekelund is looking to clinch.
Ekelund ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ekelund tries to clinch there but Van Asch circles away.
Van Asch half committed to a counter leg kick.
Van Asch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ekelund takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ekelund misses with a hook
and Van Asch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekelund. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekelund throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range. #CL2#
Van Asch tries to keep at a distance but Ekelund has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Asch is trying to push Ekelund away but Ekelund has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Asch.
Van Asch tries to work over Ekelund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Asch tries to break free but Ekelund pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Ekelund.
Ekelund lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Asch has Ekelund pushed against the cage.
Van Asch lands with a short shot to the head.
Ekelund lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Asch backwards.
Van Asch misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Asch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Asch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekelund works on Van Asch's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Asch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Asch misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekelund throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Van Asch breaks the clinch.
Van Asch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Asch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Ekelund moves into the clinch successfully.
Ekelund lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Asch backwards.
Ekelund changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Asch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Van Asch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Asch tests Ekelund's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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 Koos Van Asch will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Asch. That's going to slow Ekelund down.
Ekelund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Asch throws out the jab.
Ekelund steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Van Asch.
Ekelund swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekelund swings widly with a right hand
and Ekelund takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekelund tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Asch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Asch 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.
Ekelund is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van Asch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Asch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Asch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch tests Ekelund's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ekelund connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Ekelund has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Van Asch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ekelund blocks a jab.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Ekelund.
Van Asch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Asch swats away the attempt to clinch by Ekelund.
Ekelund fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Asch is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekelund. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Van Asch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ekelund moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Asch.
Ekelund slips a straight right by Van Asch.
Ekelund bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Asch's head.
Van Asch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from Van Asch misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Asch misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Ekelund checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ekelund fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Asch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ekelund throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Asch counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Van Asch misses with a looping left.
Van Asch misses with a low kick as Ekelund jumps back.
Ekelund wants to counter with a clinch but Van Asch pushes him away.
Ekelund staying out of range there.
Van Asch connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekelund tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Asch tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ekelund is able to avoid easily.
Ekelund slips a straight right by Van Asch.
Ekelund steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Van Asch.
Van Asch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Asch scores with a sloppy right hand. Ekelund should have avoided that one.
Van Asch tries a low kick but Ekelund avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a low kick but Ekelund avoids it.
Ekelund wants to counter the offense by Van Asch and move into the clinch position.
Ekelund misses with a hook
and Van Asch counters with a low kick, right behind Ekelund 's knee.
Ekelund blocks a low kick nicely.
Ekelund swings for the body but Van Asch moves out of range. #CL2#
Van Asch gets tackled into the cage by Ekelund. Ekelund maintains the clinch.
Dick Ekelund seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Van Asch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Van Asch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good body shot from Van Asch.
Ekelund can't find room to land a body shot as Van Asch controls the action.
Van Asch lands with a right to the head.
Ekelund is working Van Asch over against the cage.
Ekelund misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Asch lands with a right to the head.
Ekelund prevents Van Asch from breaking the clinch.
Ekelund's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ekelund misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Asch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
Ekelund misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekelund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekelund digs a right hand into Van Asch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Asch's gas tank.
Ekelund tries a body shot but Van Asch blocks it.
Van Asch tries to circle away but Ekelund has him pinned against the cage.
Ekelund lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Van Asch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Ekelund scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Van Asch breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Ekelund.
Van Asch throws a leg kick that misses.
Ekelund wants to counter the offense by Van Asch and move into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Ekelund has Van Asch up against the cage in a clinch.
Ekelund lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Van Asch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Ekelund.
Van Asch is trying to break the clinch but Ekelund is controlling him.
Ekelund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Asch is trying to break the clinch but Ekelund has him pressed against the cage.
Ekelund lands with a short shot to the head.
Ekelund misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekelund lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ekelund lands with a light punch inside.
Ekelund lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Asch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch dominated that second round.
That's time! Van Asch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Ekelund instigates a clinch. #BC#
Van Asch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ekelund works the jab nicely.
Van Asch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Ekelund fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Asch, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Van Asch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Asch moves out of range of the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ekelund.
Ekelund is looking to clinch but Van Asch is avoiding it. #CL2#
Ekelund rushes Van Asch and presses him up against the cage.
Ekelund misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekelund stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ekelund.
Van Asch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Asch lands a nice uppercut.
Van Asch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Van Asch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Asch is trying to break free.#T1#
Van Asch has a couple of punches blocked by Ekelund.
A short left from Ekelund.
Van Asch takes a shot to the head.
Van Asch blocks a body shot from Ekelund.
Good body shot from Ekelund.
Ekelund misses with a body punch.
Van Asch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ekelund struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Asch controls his hands. #BC#
Van Asch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ekelund tries to clinch up but Van Asch circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Ekelund rushes Van Asch and presses him up against the cage.
Ekelund prevents a body shot from Van Asch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Van Asch as Ekelund tries to tie him up.
Ekelund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Asch tries to pull guard but Ekelund holds him up against the cage and eventually Van Asch drops back down to his feet.
Ekelund gets through Van Asch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dick Ekelund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Van Asch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ekelund swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekelund can't find room to land a body shot as Van Asch controls the action. #BC#
Van Asch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Ekelund.
Ekelund wants to clinch.
Van Asch fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ekelund just manages to avoid it.
Ekelund thuds a left hand into Van Asch's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekelund wants to clinch.
Ekelund misses with an uppercut
and Van Asch counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Van Asch throws out a loose jab but Ekelund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekelund staying out of range there.
No joy there for Ekelund, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Asch with a nice calf kick.
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Ekelund.
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.
Van Asch with the inside leg kick.
Ekelund pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koos Van Asch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Asch throws a chopping leg kick but Ekelund manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ekelund is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ekelund digs a good hook to Van Asch's body.
Van Asch misses with a hook.
Ekelund fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Asch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekelund.
Ekelund swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Ekelund has knocked Van Asch down with a huge combo! Ekelund steps away and waves a wobbly Van Asch back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Van Asch is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Koos Van Asch has been cut.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Ekelund closes the distance and clinches.
Ekelund works on Van Asch's body with a couple of short punches.
Ekelund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Asch's elbow.
Ekelund misses with a body punch.
Van Asch takes a shot to the head.
Ekelund struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Asch controls his hands.
Ekelund misses with the head strike.
Ekelund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekelund misses with the head strike.
Ekelund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekelund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Asch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Ekelund comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Asch 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DMMA 74: Magrath vs Lee 3
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Van Asch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Asch 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.
Van Asch scores with a hook.
Van Asch throws a good cross that connects.
Van Asch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Van Asch tenderised Slinger's leg. Slinger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Asch misses with a looping left.
Van Asch takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Slinger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Slinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Van Asch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Asch but Van Asch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Koos Van Asch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Slinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slinger defending well as Van Asch loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Van Asch lands a nice shot to the body.
Slinger fails with a takedown attempt.
Koos Van Asch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slinger.
Van Asch thuds his right hand into Slinger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Asch throws an overhand right that lands on Slinger's shoulder, as Slinger tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Van Asch finds it's way through Slinger's defenses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slinger.
Slinger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Asch checks the leg kick.
Slinger fails with the takedown
and Slinger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slinger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Slinger defending well as Van Asch loads up on a big left hand.
Van Asch connects with a body shot that sends Slinger's belly button to the back.
Van Asch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slinger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Asch. Van Asch obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Asch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Asch looks to throw the jab but Slinger is out of range.
Slinger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Asch. Van Asch obviously looking to wear him down.
Slinger blocks a jab.
Van Asch throws a hook but Slinger avoids it easily.
Slinger ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Slinger shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Asch sprawls well. He's pushed Slinger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Slinger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Slinger shoots in for a double leg but Van Asch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Asch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Slinger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Asch.#T3##TD2#
Slinger drives through with a takedown into Van Asch's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Slinger throwing strikes but missing.
Van Asch trying to control the position.
Slinger looking to sit in guard and control but Van Asch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Slinger keeping full guard, as Van Asch tries to pass.
Van Asch controlling from the top position.
Slinger controls Van Asch momentarily but Van Asch frees himself. #T4##SUB2#
Slinger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Asch is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Slinger working for submissions but it's allowed Van Asch to get to half guard.
Slinger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that Slinger has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Van Asch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Slinger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van Asch controls from within his opponent's guard.
Van Asch wants to control from the top but Slinger keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch 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#
Slinger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slinger shoots in and drives through. Van Asch sprawls well.
Slinger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slinger has a takedown stuffed.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. Slinger saw that one coming.
Slinger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Van Asch works the jab nicely.
Slinger fails with a takedown attempt.
Koos Van Asch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Slinger misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Van Asch tenderised Slinger's leg. Slinger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Slinger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Slinger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Asch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slinger scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Van Asch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slinger.
Slinger lands a nice looking body kick.
A swing and a miss from Van Asch.
Slinger feints the counter takedown.
Van Asch throws a lazy right hand but Slinger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slinger feints the counter takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Asch.
A slow jab from Van Asch misses its intended target.
Slinger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Slinger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Asch.
Slinger moves out of range as Van Asch strikes.
Slinger with a nice calf kick.
Slinger fails with a takedown attempt.
Slinger throws a sloppy head kick and Van Asch moves out of range easily.
Van Asch throws a jab but it's blocked by Slinger.
Van Asch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slinger can do to turn this around?
Slinger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Asch swivels and escapes.
Van Asch scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Slinger 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.
Van Asch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Van Asch blocks the leg kick.
Van Asch misses with a looping left.
Slinger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Asch's waist but Van Asch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slinger off to one side.
It looked like Van Asch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Asch tries to sprawl out of it but Slinger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Asch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Good leg kick by Van Asch.
Van Asch lands the left hand.
Slinger goes for a double leg but Van Asch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Asch continues to drive forward.
Slinger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Van Asch counters with a left to the body.
Slinger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Slinger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Asch misses the target.
Slinger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Asch to score with a decent uppercut.
Van Asch misses with a hook. Slinger ducked under it nicely.
Slinger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Asch connects with an inside leg kick.
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Van Asch cracks Slinger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Asch jabs at Slinger's body.
Slinger moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Asch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slinger.
And Slinger tries to counter it with a takedown but Van Asch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Van Asch throws an overhand right that lands on Slinger's shoulder, as Slinger tries to avoid the shot.
Slinger throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T4#
Van Asch stuns Slinger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Asch. That's going to slow Slinger down.
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Asch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slinger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Slinger.
Van Asch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slinger's sensitive parts.
Van Asch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Van Asch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Asch as he jumps to the side.
Slinger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Asch defends it nicely.
Van Asch tried to counter with a leg kick but Slinger avoided it.
A low kick from Slinger misses
and Van Asch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Asch. #TD2#
Slinger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Slinger lands in his opponent's guard.
Slinger scoring with punches to the head and body.
Slinger wants to control from the top but Van Asch keeps moving.
Van Asch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Slinger's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Slinger isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Van Asch stacks Slinger 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 Van Asch!
Slinger is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Slinger struggling a bit here.
Koos Van Asch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee asks Van Asch politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Van Asch prefers to stall for the moment though.
Slinger is looking for a sweep.
Van Asch taking a breather here.
Slinger tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Slinger tries to hold on but Van Asch postures up.
Patrick Slinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van Asch content just to control the position here.
Slinger has given up his back here.
Slinger tries to break free.
Van Asch is riding his opponent, not letting Slinger buck him off.
Van Asch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Van Asch continues to stall.#T3#
Slinger trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Slinger right now.
Slinger looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Koos Van Asch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Asch has the hooks in. Slinger is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Slinger looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Slinger's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T4#
Van Asch has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Slinger's body.
Slinger tries to roll but Van Asch sticks to his back.
Slinger manages to reverse the position and now he's in Van Asch's guard. Nice work there by Slinger.
Slinger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slinger won't allow Van Asch to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koos Van Asch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Asch 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koos Van Asch!
A victorious Koos Van Asch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Patrick Slinger stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.

Event: DMMA 63: Pinkman vs Kofel
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
O Malley throws a leg kick but Van Asch checks it.
Van Asch 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.
Van Asch connects with a right hand. O Malley shakes it off.
O Malley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Asch.
O Malley slips a jab from Van Asch.
Van Asch slips a straight right by O Malley.
O Malley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Asch to score with a decent uppercut.
Van Asch throws a looping overhand right but O Malley ducks down to avoid it.
O Malley misses with a hook.
O Malley throws a right hand that misses
letting Van Asch counter with a right hand.
O Malley throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Asch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A low kick from Van Asch is predictable there
and O Malley counters with a stiff right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Asch crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from O Malley - the referee stops the clock and Van Asch gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says O Malley. Van Asch manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Van Asch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Malley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Malley misses with an uppercut. Van Asch saw that one coming.
Van Asch tries to work over O Malley's front leg with a kick but O Malley checks it.
Van Asch throws out a loose jab but O Malley uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Malley raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
O Malley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Van Asch misses the shot to the body.
O Malley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
O Malley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O Malley looks to throw the jab but Van Asch is out of range.
O Malley thows a leg kick but Van Asch checks it
and Van Asch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Asch misses with a right hand
and O Malley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Asch.
A slow jab from Van Asch misses its intended target.
O Malley throws a lazy right hand but Van Asch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Asch scores with a leg kick.
O Malley connects with a nice looking jab.
O Malley lands with a straight right. Van Asch didn't see that one coming.
Van Asch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Asch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Malley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from O Malley.
Van Asch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
O Malley throws a shot from downtown. Van Asch moves away and avoids it.
O Malley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Van Asch misses its target.
O Malley misses with a hook.
Van Asch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Asch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Asch scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from O Malley.
O Malley throws an overhand right that lands on Van Asch's shoulder, as Van Asch tries to avoid the shot.
O Malley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A shot to the liver by Van Asch. Beautiful body shot.
Van Asch throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Asch lands with a thumping leg kick.
O Malley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Van Asch cracks O Malley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Van Asch moves out of range as O Malley strikes.
O Malley slips under a jab.
O Malley misses with a wild body shot.
Van Asch looks to land a right hand but O Malley moved out of range.
O Malley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
O Malley thuds a left hand into Van Asch's body.
Van Asch missing with a left hand there. O Malley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Asch misses with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as O Malley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Asch doesn't seem phased though.
O Malley throws a hook to the side of Van Asch's head but Van Asch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Malley avoids the body shot from Van Asch.
O Malley throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Asch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
O Malley throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Asch counters with a right hand to the body.
O Malley throws a quick inside leg kick.
O Malley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Asch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
O Malley circles away from the clinch attempt.
O Malley misses with a shot to the body
and Van Asch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
O Malley thows a leg kick but Van Asch checks it
and Van Asch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Asch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Malley misses with a body punch
and Van Asch counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Malley thows a leg kick but Van Asch checks it
and Van Asch counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
O Malley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from O Malley there as he acknowledges the shot.
O Malley throws a right hand that misses
and Van Asch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Asch throws a solid leg kick but O Malley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Asch.
Nice shot by Van Asch.
O Malley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Asch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Malley connects with a leg kick.
O Malley throws the left hand but Van Asch avoids the punch easily.
O Malley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Asch counters with a low kick, right behind O Malley 's knee.
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
O Malley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Asch.
Van Asch slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Malley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Asch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Malley.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Asch misses the target.
A slow jab from Van Asch misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Malley! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Van Asch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
O Malley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Van Asch with a body shot.
O Malley missing with a left hand there. Van Asch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Asch throwing a counter right hand but O Malley manages to avoid it.
Koos Van Asch is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Asch cracks a nice hook into O Malley's ribs.
Van Asch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Malley moves away.
O Malley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Malley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Malley throws a body kick that misses.
Van Asch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Van Asch misses.
Van Asch throws a hook to the side of O Malley's head but O Malley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Malley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but O Malley might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Van Asch has got the better of the exchanges.
O Malley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Asch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Malley moves away.
Van Asch moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from O Malley is predictable there
and Van Asch counters with a right hand to the body.
Van Asch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Asch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Malley can do to turn this around?
O Malley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Asch throws out a loose jab but O Malley uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Van Asch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and O Malley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Asch scrambles back to his feet.
Van Asch missing with a left hand there. O Malley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Asch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Asch avoids the body shot from O Malley.
O Malley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Asch lands a nice shot that snaps O Malley's head back.
A slow jab from Van Asch misses its intended target.
Van Asch throws a hook but O Malley blocks it.
Van Asch lands with an overhand left.
O Malley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
O Malley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Asch connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Asch misses with a wild body shot.
Van Asch avoids the body shot from O Malley.
A punch lands to the side of O Malley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A combination from O Malley does no damage. #T2#
O Malley looks to throw the jab but Van Asch is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. O Malley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Asch looks to throw the jab but O Malley is out of range.
O Malley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Asch takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Van Asch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Malley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like O Malley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Asch throws a hook to the side of O Malley's head but O Malley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Malley misses the shot to the body.
Van Asch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
O Malley throws a lazy right hand but Van Asch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Asch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
O Malley misses with a hook. Van Asch ducked under it nicely.
O Malley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Asch. Van Asch obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Asch swings for the body but O Malley moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from O Malley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Malley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Malley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Asch connects with an inside leg kick.
O Malley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Asch appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Van Asch blocks a low kick nicely.
Van Asch throwing a counter right hand but O Malley manages to avoid it.
O Malley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Asch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Asch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Asch swings widly with a right hand
and O Malley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Asch is looking to score with low kicks.
O Malley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Asch.
O Malley ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Van Asch scores with a jab. O Malley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
O Malley throws a right hand that misses
and O Malley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Malley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Asch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from O Malley misses the target.
O Malley defending well as Van Asch loads up on a big left hand.
O Malley throws a counter combo.
Van Asch throws a poor cross that misses
enabling O Malley to counter with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Van Asch blocks the low kick.
Van Asch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Malley.
Van Asch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
O Malley checks a leg kick.#T4#
Van Asch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from O Malley misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Asch.
O Malley swings for the body but Van Asch moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but O Malley moved away.
O Malley swings for the body but Van Asch moves out of range.
O Malley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
O Malley lands a jab to the nose.
O Malley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
O Malley throws an off balance right hand
and Van Asch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Malley slips a jab from Van Asch.
A little jabbing left from O Malley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Asch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Asch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Asch lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Malley misses with a hook. Van Asch ducked under it nicely.
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 Koos Van Asch will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
O Malley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van Asch misses with a hook
and O Malley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Asch defending well as O Malley loads up on a big left hand.
O Malley misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Asch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
O Malley moves away from the strike by Van Asch.
O Malley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
O Malley throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Asch.
Van Asch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Malley.
Van Asch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Malley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Malley checks a leg kick.
O Malley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A swing and a miss from O Malley.
Van Asch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Malley was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Asch.
O Malley throws a hook but Van Asch avoids it easily.
O Malley misses with a body kick.#T1#
O Malley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Asch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. O Malley saw that one coming.
Van Asch throws a body shot but no joy.
O Malley moves away from the strike by Van Asch.
A low kick from O Malley is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
O Malley blocks a jab.
Van Asch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A punch lands to the side of O Malley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Van Asch scores with a nice head shot.
Van Asch connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Van Asch misses
and O Malley counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from O Malley misses.
O Malley throws the left hand but Van Asch avoids the punch easily.
Van Asch throwing a counter right hand but O Malley manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Asch. That snapped O Malley's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Asch lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Van Asch thumps O Malley with a low kick.
Van Asch avoids the body shot from O Malley.
Van Asch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
O Malley throws a looping overhand right but Van Asch ducks down to avoid it.
O Malley throws a jab when Van Asch was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Van Asch.
O Malley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Asch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Malley misses with a hook.
O Malley slips a straight right by Van Asch.
O Malley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Van Asch's jab looks to have found its range, popping O Malley under the eye.
Van Asch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Asch scores with a sloppy right hand. O Malley should have avoided that one.
O Malley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Asch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and O Malley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
O Malley throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Asch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sean O Malley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Asch connects with a body shot.#T3#
O Malley throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Van Asch. Beautiful body shot.
Van Asch scores with a hook.
Van Asch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on O Malley. That did some damage!
Van Asch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Malley misses with a looping left.
Van Asch connects with a single shot there.
O Malley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koos Van Asch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from O Malley is predictable there
enabling Van Asch to counter with a crisp jab.
O Malley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
O Malley throws a right hand that misses
and Van Asch counters with a nice low kick that buckles O Malley's knee momentarily.
O Malley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Asch throws a jab but it's blocked by O Malley.
O Malley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Asch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Asch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Van Asch jabs O Malley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Malley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Asch under the eye.
Van Asch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Asch connects with a single shot there.
O Malley throws a right hand that misses
and Van Asch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Asch lands a nice shot that snaps O Malley's head back.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Asch.
O Malley looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Asch is just out of range.
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
O Malley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Asch.
O Malley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
O Malley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Malley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Van Asch looks to land a left hand but O Malley moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Van Asch has closed the distance and engaged O Malley in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koos Van Asch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Asch 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koos Van Asch!
A very excited looking Koos Van Asch 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: DMMA 54: Abarai vs Licker
Date: Oct 24, 2021

#R1#
Van Asch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pardi lands a jab to the nose.
Van Asch missing with a left hand there. Pardi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pardi fails to land with a series of punches.
Pardi throws a series of punches but Van Asch moves out of range.
Pardi defending well as Van Asch loads up on a big left hand.
Pardi attempts a counter takedown but Van Asch avoids it well and moves away.
Van Asch has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pardi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pardi swings for the body but Van Asch moves out of range.
Van Asch looks to land a right hand but Pardi moved out of range.
Pardi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Van Asch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Asch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pardi misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Asch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pardi cracks Van Asch with a good jab.
Pardi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Asch but Van Asch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pardi staying out of range there.
Pardi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pardi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Van Asch sprawls well. Van Asch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pardi gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Van Asch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pardi has time to react.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pardi or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Asch, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristof Pardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pardi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Pardi.
Pardi shoots in for a takedown but Van Asch shows good takedown defense.
Van Asch throws out a counter right but Pardi avoids it with no problem.
Van Asch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Asch works the jab nicely.
Pardi throws a jab when Van Asch was well out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pardi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Asch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good shot there by Van Asch.#T2#
A cross from Van Asch lands.
Van Asch misses with a straight left.
Pardi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Asch moves away.
Pardi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Asch.
Pardi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. Pardi saw that one coming.
Van Asch misses with a hook. Pardi ducked under it nicely.
Pardi misses with an uppercut.
Pardi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Asch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Asch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pardi throws out the jab.
Van Asch scores with a nice head shot.
Van Asch misses with a body shot.
Van Asch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pardi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Asch.
Pardi is looking to counter punch.
Van Asch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Asch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Pardi.
Van Asch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Asch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Asch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Van Asch misses.
Pardi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Asch stuffs the takedown.
Pardi throws a hook but Van Asch avoids it easily.
Van Asch is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pardi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Pardi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Asch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Asch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Pardi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Asch trying to keep a closed guard but Pardi is proving a slippery customer.
Pardi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pardi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Pardi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Asch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pardi throwing strikes but missing.
Van Asch keeping moving, preventing Pardi from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pardi has gone for a leg lock! Van Asch slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pardi's guard.#REVB#
Pardi looking for a sweep. Not yet Pardi, not yet. #SUB#
Pardi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Asch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Asch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pardi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch dominated that round.
That's time! Pardi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Pardi shoots in but no luck this time.
Van Asch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Van Asch misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Asch.
Van Asch connects with a single shot there.
Pardi ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Van Asch slips a jab from Pardi.
Van Asch lands a glancing blow to the side of Pardi's head.
Van Asch looks to throw the jab but Pardi is out of range.
Pardi misses with a wild body shot.
Pardi looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Asch is just out of range.
Van Asch lands with a hook. Pardi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pardi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Asch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Asch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut.
Van Asch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pardi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pardi misses with a double jab
and Van Asch counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Van Asch's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Asch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Asch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pardi fails with the takedown.
Pardi tries to clinch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Van Asch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pardi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koos Van Asch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pardi goes for a double leg but Van Asch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Asch continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristof Pardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Van Asch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pardi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Asch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pardi.
Van Asch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pardi misses with a straight right.
Van Asch connects with the punch.
Van Asch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pardi ducks right into an uppercut from Van Asch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pardi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Asch tries to avoid it but Pardi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Asch to the ground. Van Asch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2#
Pardi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Asch finds it's way round the side to connect with Pardi's head.
Pardi misses with a hook. Van Asch ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Pardi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Van Asch on his heels. He'll look to pass Van Asch's guard now, I'm sure.
Van Asch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pardi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pardi looking to pass the guard.
Pardi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Van Asch keeping moving, preventing Pardi from controlling successfully.
Pardi looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Pardi trying to control but Van Asch is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pardi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pardi wants to control from the top but Van Asch keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Van Asch misses with a hook.
Van Asch tries to move into range but Pardi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pardi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Van Asch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pardi. That did some damage!
Pardi staying out of range there.
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Pardi. #TD#
Pardi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Van Asch was covering up waiting for the punch and Pardi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Van Asch looking to control.
Kristof Pardi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Van Asch wants to sweep but no luck.
Pardi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pardi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Van Asch manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Pardi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van Asch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pardi looking for a sweep. Not yet Pardi, not yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Pardi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Pardi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Van Asch stacks Pardi 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 Van Asch!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch 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#
Van Asch staying out of range there.
Van Asch appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pardi throws the left hand but Van Asch avoids the punch easily.
Pardi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pardi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pardi there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Pardi rushes Van Asch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Asch gets through Pardi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Van Asch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Asch throws an off balance right hand
and Van Asch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Asch misses with a hook.
Van Asch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Asch, as that shot connected.
Pardi slips a straight right by Van Asch.
Pardi is looking to counter punch.
Pardi misses with a hook. Van Asch ducked under it nicely.
Van Asch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Asch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pardi.
Van Asch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pardi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Van Asch does it's job there.#T1#
Pardi misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Pardi gets a double leg takedown into Van Asch's guard.
Van Asch wants to control the position but Pardi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Van Asch is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Van Asch is defending against the submission attempts here by Pardi.
Van Asch won't allow Pardi to pass to mount.
Van Asch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pardi is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Pardi there. #T2#
Pardi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van Asch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Pardi is working for a submission of some sort.
Pardi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pardi throwing shots but Van Asch is blocking nicely.
Pardi passes to full mount!
Pardi looking to land elbow strikes but Van Asch uses the position to regain half guard. #T3##SUB#
Van Asch is defending against the submission attempts here by Pardi. #SUB#
Pardi seems to be working for a kimura but Van Asch defends the submission attempt.
Kristof Pardi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koos Van Asch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Asch is not content to let Pardi control the position.
Pardi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Van Asch is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pardi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pardi punching from mount but Van Asch doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Pardi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Pardi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Van Asch because Pardi loaded up on that one.
Pardi misses with a head shot.
Van Asch tries to hold on but Pardi postures up.
Van Asch regains half guard.
Pardi is keen to just control but Van Asch is a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kristof Pardi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Asch 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koos Van Asch!
During a confident post fight interview, Koos Van Asch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Kristof Pardi stepped up to the mic, saying 'That was intense. REALLY intense. Well, not really intense. But pretty intense (https://youtu.be/OhbPPy4TuYI)'.

Event: DMMA 45: Tucker vs Account
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Van Asch misses with a straight right.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swanson lands a jab to Van Asch's midsection.
Van Asch looks to throw the jab but Swanson is out of range.
Swanson throws out a counter right but Van Asch avoids it with no problem.
Swanson lands a head kick. Van Asch smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Swanson lands a nice shot that snaps Van Asch's head back.
Swanson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Asch.
Swanson punishes Van Asch's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Asch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Van Asch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses
and Van Asch counters with a nice body shot.
Swanson throws a head kick but Van Asch moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson throws a nice head kick!
Jacques Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Asch finds it's way round the side to connect with Swanson's head.
Swanson lunges at Van Asch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Asch's hand.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses
and Van Asch makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Swanson really felt that one!
Swanson looks winded!
Van Asch moves out of range as Swanson throws a body kick. #T1#
The fighters circling - Swanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swanson throws a leg kick
and Van Asch counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Asch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Swanson 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.
Swanson throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Van Asch lands a stunning uppercut that sends Swanson to the mat! #ROC#Swanson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Asch uses his free foot to push down on Swanson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Swanson.
Swanson is still in real trouble! Can Van Asch finish him?#SUB#
Van Asch has isolated one of Swanson's arms. Swanson looking to fight him off but Van Asch twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Koos Van Asch!
A very excited looking Koos Van Asch 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.
Jacques Swanson spoke after the fight, saying 'I think I uh, was a little too, uh, confident. I completely underestimated, uh, my opponent. I'm going to work harder & win the next one. I have to be better.'.

Event: DMMA 32: Murphy vs Lauzon
Date: Aug 04, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Van Asch does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Arturo Del Torro has been cut.
Del Torro misses with a hook to the body
and Van Asch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Asch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Torro.
Van Asch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Del Torro throws out the jab.
Van Asch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Van Asch scores with a sloppy right hand. Del Torro should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Van Asch.
Van Asch looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Van Asch misses with a body shot
letting Del Torro counter with a right hand.
Del Torro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Asch.
Del Torro misses with a straight left.
Van Asch slips a jab from Del Torro.
Van Asch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Van Asch clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Del Torro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Del Torro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Del Torro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Del Torro.
Del Torro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big right from Del Torro misses.
Van Asch dips to his left and cracks Del Torro with an uppercut!
Van Asch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Asch throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Asch misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Del Torro to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Asch tests Del Torro's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#That has opened up Arturo Del Torro's cut even more.
A slow jab from Van Asch misses its intended target.
Van Asch misses with a lunging right hand
and Del Torro counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Del Torro lands a nice hook to Van Asch's body. Van Asch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Asch walks into a stiff left hand from Del Torro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Asch defending well as Del Torro loads up on a big left hand.
Del Torro misses with a hook.#CL2#
Del Torro closes the distance and clinches.
Van Asch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Del Torro struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Asch controls his hands.
Del Torro throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Van Asch.
Del Torro lands with a right to the head.
Van Asch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Del Torro backwards. #BC2#
Del Torro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Del Torro just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Del Torro.#T3#
Van Asch throws the left hand but Del Torro avoids the punch easily.
Van Asch dips to his left and cracks Del Torro with an uppercut!
Van Asch slips under a jab from Del Torro.
Van Asch moves away from the strike by Del Torro.
Del Torro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Del Torro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Asch has time to react.
Del Torro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Asch counters with a one-two to the body.
Arturo Del Torro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Torro throws a sloppy body shot
and Van Asch counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Van Asch misses
and Del Torro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Del Torro wants to clinch up but Van Asch keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Van Asch misses with a left hand
and Del Torro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Del Torro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Asch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Del Torro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Del Torro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Asch throws a body punch but Del Torro moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Del Torro! But no joy.
Del Torro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Asch's head backwards.
Del Torro looks to throw the jab but Van Asch is out of range.
Van Asch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Asch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good shot there by Van Asch.#CUT#The cut above Arturo Del Torro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Asch connects with a body shot.
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 Koos Van Asch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arturo Del Torro's cut.
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 Van Asch. Del Torro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Del Torro connects with a nice looking jab.
Del Torro looks to land a left hand but Van Asch moved out of range nicely.
Del Torro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Asch on the side of the head.
Van Asch throws a combination that misses
and Del Torro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Del Torro avoids the body shot from Van Asch.
Del Torro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch throws a sloppy head kick
and Del Torro counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Van Asch is rocked!
Van Asch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Asch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Van Asch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Del Torro.#T1#
Van Asch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Asch seems to have got his legs back now.
Del Torro misses with a hook
and Van Asch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Asch throws a sloppy head kick and Del Torro moves out of range easily.
Del Torro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Asch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Del Torro.
Del Torro thuds his right hand into Van Asch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Del Torro misses with an uppercut.
Del Torro cracks Van Asch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Del Torro misses with a looping right.
Del Torro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Asch scores with a kick to the body. #T2#
Del Torro throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Asch counters with a left to the body.
Van Asch moves out of range as Del Torro strikes.
Van Asch throws a quick counter head kick but Del Torro was just out of range.
Van Asch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Van Asch drives through and clinches with Del Torro against the cage.
Van Asch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Asch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Del Torro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Asch backwards.
Del Torro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Asch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Asch lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Del Torro manages to break the clinch.
Del Torro misses with a straight left.
Van Asch tries to clinch but Del Torro is having none of it. #T3#
Good shot there by Del Torro.
Van Asch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Del Torro.
Del Torro misses with a hook.
Van Asch misses with a jab to the body
and Del Torro counters with a right hand to the body.
Del Torro looks to land a left hand but Van Asch moved out of range nicely.
Van Asch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Del Torro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Asch throws a sloppy head kick
and Del Torro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Asch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Del Torro.
Del Torro throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Asch.
Del Torro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Del Torro in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T4#
Van Asch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arturo Del Torro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Del Torro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Del Torro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Del Torro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Asch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Del Torro just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVan Asch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Torro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Del Torro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Del Torro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Aschs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Van Asch walks into a left hand.
Van Asch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Van Asch slips under a jab.
It looked like Van Asch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Del Torro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arturo Del Torro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Van Asch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Del Torro's corner calls for a 1-2. Del Torro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Asch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Asch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Del Torro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Van Asch moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Asch has Del Torro pushed against the cage.
Del Torro lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch can't find room to land a body shot as Del Torro controls the action.
Van Asch tries a body shot but Del Torro blocks it.
Van Asch struggles to land a body shot inside as Del Torro controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Del Torro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Asch fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Van Asch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Del Torro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Asch misses with some punches.
Van Asch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Asch working aggressively here.
Del Torro is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Asch has double underhooks.
Del Torro swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Del Torro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Asch backwards.
Del Torro can't find room to land a body shot as Van Asch controls the action.
Van Asch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Del Torro is keeping busy.
Del Torro is working Van Asch over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Del Torro.
Del Torro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Del Torro misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Del Torro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Del Torro throws a looping overhand right but Van Asch ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Van Asch misses with a body punch #KD2#
and Del Torro counters with a crisp right hand that drops Van Asch! Del Torro lets Van Asch back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Asch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Asch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Van Asch swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Del Torro counters with a nice right hand that sends Van Asch toppling to the canvas! Van Asch scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Del Torro finish him?!
A head kick from Van Asch lands but Del Torro takes it in his stride.
Van Asch misses with a right hand
and Del Torro counters with a huge left! Van Asch is in big trouble! He's backing up but Del Torro isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Van Asch from any more damage. A dominating finish by Del Torro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Del Torro!
A very excited looking Arturo Del Torro 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: DMMA 24: Rocksaw vs Jimenez
Date: Jul 07, 2021

#R1#
Kiatpatarphan scores with a nice right hand.
Kiatpatarphan looks to land a right hand but Van Asch moved out of range.
Kiatpatarphan is looking to slow Van Asch down with leg kicks.
Van Asch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Asch is looking to land body kicks.
Van Asch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiatpatarphan.
Aranchai Kiatpatarphan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Kiatpatarphan.
Van Asch throws out a counter right but Kiatpatarphan avoids it with no problem.
Kiatpatarphan takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Aranchai Kiatpatarphan has been cut.#CL2#
Van Asch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kiatpatarphan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiatpatarphan is stalling here.
A short left from Van Asch.
Van Asch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiatpatarphan throws a head punch that misses.
Kiatpatarphan blocking some punches.
Van Asch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Kiatpatarphan fails to land.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiatpatarphan struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Asch controls his hands. #T1#
Kiatpatarphan looking to stall.
Kiatpatarphan tries to throw a body punch but Van Asch avoids it by throwing Kiatpatarphan back against the cage.
Kiatpatarphan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Asch blocks an uppercut.
Kiatpatarphan throws a head punch that misses.
Van Asch can't find room to land a body shot as Kiatpatarphan controls the action.
Van Asch working aggressively here.
Kiatpatarphan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Asch backwards.
Van Asch leaning against his opponent.
Van Asch misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch misses with a body punch.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Asch lands a hook that snaps the head of Kiatpatarphan backwards.
Van Asch can't find room to land a body shot as Kiatpatarphan controls the action.
Van Asch throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan has a couple of punches blocked by Van Asch.
Kiatpatarphan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Asch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Van Asch.
Van Asch pushes Kiatpatarphan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Kiatpatarphan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Asch tries to pull guard but Kiatpatarphan won't allow it.
Van Asch lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Asch blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a body punch.
Kiatpatarphan lands an uppercut.
Van Asch stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Van Asch prevents a body shot from Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan taking a breather.
Kiatpatarphan stalling the fight.
Van Asch tries to work over Kiatpatarphan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Asch is trying to pull guard but Kiatpatarphan has him pressed against the cage.
Kiatpatarphan blocks a body shot from Van Asch.
Van Asch blocks an uppercut.
Kiatpatarphan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kiatpatarphan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Asch lands with a right to the head.
Van Asch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kiatpatarphan lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Van Asch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kiatpatarphan blocking some punches.
Van Asch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kiatpatarphan lands with a left to the head.
Van Asch tries a body shot but Kiatpatarphan blocks it.
Kiatpatarphan stalling the fight.
Van Asch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Asch has a couple of punches blocked by Kiatpatarphan.
Van Asch blocking some punches.
Kiatpatarphan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Asch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Van Asch fails to land.
Kiatpatarphan is leaning against Van Asch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Van Asch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiatpatarphan stalling in the clinch but Van Asch improves position.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kiatpatarphan.
A nice left hand lands by Van Asch.
Kiatpatarphan doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiatpatarphan throws a head punch that misses.
Van Asch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kiatpatarphan trying to control the position but instead, Van Asch has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kiatpatarphan into the cage.
Van Asch misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Asch.
Kiatpatarphan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Asch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kiatpatarphan backwards.
Van Asch has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kiatpatarphan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Van Asch can turn it around.
Van Asch lands a shoulder strike.
Van Asch tries a body shot but Kiatpatarphan blocks it.
Van Asch blocking some punches.
Kiatpatarphan throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Asch.
Still in the clinch, Van Asch scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Asch misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Asch backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Asch misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Asch.
Van Asch scores with a shot to the side of Kiatpatarphan's head.
Van Asch misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aranchai Kiatpatarphan'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.#R2#
Kiatpatarphan scores with a jab to the body.
Kiatpatarphan throws a leg kick but Van Asch checks it.
Van Asch jabs Kiatpatarphan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kiatpatarphan swings for the body but Van Asch moves out of range.
Van Asch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kiatpatarphan misses the shot to the body.
Van Asch tries to clinch up.
As Van Asch backs away, Kiatpatarphan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kiatpatarphan scoring well with a low kick there.
Kiatpatarphan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Asch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiatpatarphan.
Van Asch tries to clinch but Kiatpatarphan moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiatpatarphan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a looping right.
Van Asch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kiatpatarphan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kiatpatarphan blocks a jab.#T1#
Kiatpatarphan wants to clinch up but Van Asch keeps it at a distance.
Van Asch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiatpatarphan.
A right-left combo lands from Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Asch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kiatpatarphan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kiatpatarphan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Asch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kiatpatarphan avoids the head kick by Van Asch.
Van Asch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kiatpatarphan can pounce on him.
Van Asch catches Kiatpatarphan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big right from Van Asch misses.
Kiatpatarphan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Asch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kiatpatarphan throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Asch counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Kiatpatarphan throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Kiatpatarphan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Asch, pushing him back against the cage.
Van Asch blocks a body shot from Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan looking to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Van Asch takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kiatpatarphan blocks a body shot from Van Asch.
Van Asch presses Kiatpatarphan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kiatpatarphan has Van Asch pushed against the cage.
Kiatpatarphan prevents a body shot from Van Asch.
Kiatpatarphan tries a body shot but Van Asch blocks it.
Kiatpatarphan trying to stall but Van Asch improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Asch.
Kiatpatarphan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiatpatarphan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kiatpatarphan.
Van Asch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Van Asch blocking some punches.
Van Asch lands a nice uppercut.
Van Asch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kiatpatarphans head.
Koos Van Asch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Asch throws a head punch that misses.
Kiatpatarphan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Asch is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiatpatarphan.
Van Asch throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan pushes Van Asch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Van Asch.
A short left from Van Asch.
Van Asch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Asch gets through Kiatpatarphan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Asch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Asch is leaning against Kiatpatarphan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Van Asch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Asch lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Van Asch pushes Kiatpatarphan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kiatpatarphan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Asch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kiatpatarphan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Asch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kiatpatarphan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiatpatarphan swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Kiatpatarphan fails to land.
Kiatpatarphan can't find room to land a body shot as Van Asch controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kiatpatarphan throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Asch.
Van Asch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Asch has a couple of punches blocked by Kiatpatarphan.
Van Asch stalling in the clinch but Kiatpatarphan improves position.
Van Asch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiatpatarphan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aranchai Kiatpatarphan'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#
Van Asch swings for the body but Kiatpatarphan moves out of range.
Van Asch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Asch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kiatpatarphan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kiatpatarphan throws a body shot but no joy.
Aranchai Kiatpatarphan is winning the standup battle so far.
Kiatpatarphan blocks a head kick by Van Asch.
Kiatpatarphan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Van Asch throws a right hand that Kiatpatarphan ducks under and follows up with a left that Kiatpatarphan also avoids with ease.
Van Asch tries a head kick but it misses.
Kiatpatarphan 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.
Kiatpatarphan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kiatpatarphan.
That kick from Kiatpatarphan tenderised Van Asch's leg. Van Asch is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Kiatpatarphan tries to keep at a distance but Van Asch has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Asch blocking some punches. #T1#
Van Asch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Asch being controlled against the cage.
Van Asch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiatpatarphan works on Van Asch's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Asch tries to pull guard but Kiatpatarphan holds him up against the cage and eventually Van Asch drops back down to his feet.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Asch misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiatpatarphan has Van Asch pressed against the cage.
Kiatpatarphan takes a shot to the head.
Kiatpatarphan has Van Asch pressed against the cage.
Kiatpatarphan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kiatpatarphan prevents a body shot from Van Asch.
Kiatpatarphan can't find room to land a body shot as Van Asch controls the action.
Koos Van Asch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Van Asch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiatpatarphan has a couple of punches blocked by Van Asch.
Van Asch blocking some punches.
Kiatpatarphan lands a nice shot to the body.
Kiatpatarphan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiatpatarphan being controlled against the cage.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a punch to the body.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Asch. #T3#
Kiatpatarphan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kiatpatarphan can't find room to land a body shot as Van Asch controls the action.
Kiatpatarphan blocking some punches.
Kiatpatarphan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aranchai Kiatpatarphan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Asch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kiatpatarphans head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiatpatarphan.
Van Asch misses with the head strike.
Kiatpatarphan misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kiatpatarphan.
Kiatpatarphan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kiatpatarphan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kiatpatarphan has a couple of punches blocked by Van Asch. #T4#
Kiatpatarphan misses with a body punch.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kiatpatarphan tries a body shot but Van Asch blocks it.
Kiatpatarphan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiatpatarphan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kiatpatarphan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiatpatarphan.
Van Asch blocks a body shot from Kiatpatarphan.
Van Asch blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aranchai Kiatpatarphan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Asch 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: BLAZE 30-KAMENEV VS SITSONGRIT
Date: Jun 03, 2021

#R1#
Van Asch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rome misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rome rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Asch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rome takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Asch looks to land a combination but Rome avoids it well.
Van Asch throws a sloppy head kick and Rome moves out of range easily.
Van Asch throws a jab when Rome was well out of range.
Van Asch throws a looping overhand right but Rome ducks down to avoid it.
Rome throws a wild body kick that Van Asch sees coming a mile off.
Curtis Rome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Asch looks to land a right hand but Rome moved out of range.
Rome feints and then cracks Van Asch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Asch down.
Rome scores with a jab to the head.
Van Asch scores with a hook to the body. Rome takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rome scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Rome throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Asch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rome looks to land a right hand but Van Asch moved out of range.
Van Asch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rome.
Koos Van Asch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rome lands a slapping body shot.
Rome connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rome 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.
Rome throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Asch. #CL2#
Rome clinches.
Van Asch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Van Asch's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Van Asch fails to land.
Van Asch lands with a left to the head.
Van Asch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Asch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rome.
A short right from Van Asch.
Rome is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Van Asch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Asch misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Asch throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Van Asch stops a takedown attempt from Rome.
Van Asch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rome or not.
Van Asch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rome's elbow.
Rome changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Asch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Koos Van Asch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Rome.
Good exchange - Rome coming out on top.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Van Asch has knocked Rome down with a huge combo! Van Asch steps away and waves a wobbly Rome back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Curtis Rome has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Van Asch.
Van Asch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van Asch works Rome's body with a nice hook.
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.
Van Asch scores with a nice strike.
Van Asch looks to land a left hand but Rome moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the body from Rome misses
and Van Asch counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Rome out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Van Asch is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Koos Van Asch!
Koos Van Asch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BLAZE 26 - HULL VS IMANARI 2
Date: May 06, 2021

#R1#
A big right from Van Asch misses.
Licker throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Licker misses the shot to the body.
Van Asch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice shot by Licker.
Nice jab there from Licker.
Van Asch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Licker manages to avoid it.
Licker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Licker's corner calls for a 1-2. Licker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Licker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Van Asch throws out a powerful jab.
Nice shot lands for Licker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Asch throws a head kick that misses.
Licker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Licker tries to move into range but Van Asch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#KD#
Licker feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Van Asch sprawling to the canvas! Van Asch rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Licker finish him?! #ROC#Van Asch is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Licker.
Van Asch is still on wobbly legs! Can Licker finish him?
Van Asch drops his hands momentarily and Licker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Licker lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Van Asch falls backwards - clearly groggy! Licker dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clam Licker!
After winning the bout, Clam Licker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BLAZE 23 - IMANARI VS HULL
Date: Apr 15, 2021

#R1#
Rome steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Koos Van Asch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Asch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rome on the side of the head.
Rome is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van Asch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Asch misses with a looping right.
Rome lands with a shot to the body.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut
and Rome counters with a stiff right hand.
Rome keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rome drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Van Asch defends it well.
Rome has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Asch finds it's way round the side to connect with Rome's head.
Rome waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a looping overhand right but Rome ducks down to avoid it.
Rome with the counter takedown but Van Asch avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a looping overhand right but Rome ducks down to avoid it.
Rome tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Asch takes a swing at Rome's ribcage but misses.
Van Asch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rome counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Asch throws a head kick that misses.
Rome steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Van Asch.
Rome takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Van Asch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rome.
Van Asch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Van Asch catches Rome right on the button with a cross.
Rome looks to land a right hand but Van Asch moved out of range.
Van Asch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rome moves away.
Rome now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rome lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Asch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Asch throws an overhand right that lands on Rome's shoulder, as Rome tries to avoid the shot.
Van Asch throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Rome counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Van Asch! #SUB2#
Rome is trying to get an arm triangle but Van Asch is defending well.
Van Asch is not content to let Rome control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rome in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Asch regains half guard there - taking advantage of Rome's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB2#
Rome is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Rome seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Rome is stalling here. Van Asch is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rome seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Van Asch has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Van Asch 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.
Rome looks to move to half guard but instead Van Asch has passed into mount! Damn!
Rome can't escape the position.
Van Asch content just to control the position here. #T4#
Rome is looking to improve his position but Van Asch isn't that keen on the idea.
Rome wants to control but Van Asch is having none of it.
Van Asch manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rome to take his back!
Rome is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Van Asch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rome counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Asch swings widly with a right hand
and Rome counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Asch lands with a straight right. Rome didn't see that one coming.
Van Asch misses with a straight right.
Rome flicks out a counter leg kick but Van Asch steps away.
Van Asch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Asch throws an off balance right hand
and Rome counters with a straight right hand.
Rome throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Rome avoids the body shot from Van Asch.
Van Asch misses the jab.
Koos Van Asch is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Asch misses with a left hand
and Rome counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Van Asch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rome sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rome wants to counter with a clinch but Van Asch pushes him away.
Van Asch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Asch misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Asch looks to score with a jab to the body but Rome is just out of range.
Rome is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A slow jab from Van Asch misses its intended target.
Rome drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Van Asch defends it well.
Rome moves away from the strike by Van Asch.
Rome changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Rome ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Rome feints the counter takedown.
Van Asch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Asch misses with a lunging right hand
and Rome counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Rome.
Rome bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rome changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rome looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rome connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rome slips under a jab.
Rome takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Van Asch throws an overhand right that lands on Rome's shoulder, as Rome tries to avoid the shot.
Van Asch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Asch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Asch throws a head kick that misses.
Rome blocks a head kick by Van Asch. #T2#
The fighters circling - Van Asch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rome steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Van Asch throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Rome counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rome trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Asch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Asch keeping full guard, as Rome tries to pass.
Rome is looking to pass into half guard but Van Asch pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Van Asch is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Rome looking for subs off his back but Van Asch has passed one foot through into half guard.
Koos Van Asch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Rome looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Van Asch pushes past his half guard into mount! #T3#
Rome is wriggling around trying to escape.
Van Asch controlling the pace for now.
Rome is looking to get to half guard.
Rome wants to control but Van Asch is having none of it.
Rome tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rome has given up his back here.
Rome is trying to break free.
Van Asch has good solid back control here.
Rome tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rome throws an overhand right that lands on Van Asch's shoulder, as Van Asch tries to avoid the shot.
Rome takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rome takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Asch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rome thinks about the counter body kick.
Van Asch throws a series of punches but Rome avoids them all with ease.
Rome drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Van Asch defends it well.
Rome takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Asch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Van Asch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rome can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Rome shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Van Asch's guard.

Van Asch kicks Rome off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rome keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Asch.
Rome is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rome lands a really nice looking cross but Van Asch seems unphased.
Rome tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Rome.
Rome uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Rome steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Van Asch misses with a hook.
Rome with the counter takedown but Van Asch avoids it easily.#T1#
Rome misses with a straight right.
Rome blocks a jab.
Van Asch misses with a hook. Rome ducked under it nicely.
Rome avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Asch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rome finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A head kick by Van Asch misses #CL2#
and Rome counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rome.
Van Asch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romes head.
Van Asch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Asch prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Rome gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Van Asch regains guard.
Rome content to stall in guard here.
Rome slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Koos Van Asch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Rome tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Rome goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Van Asch has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rome but great work by Van Asch.
Rome can't do much from the bottom here.
Rome tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Van Asch presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Van Asch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rome can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Van Asch prevents Rome from getting the reversal.
Van Asch manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rome to take his back!
Rome breaks Van Asch's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Van Asch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rome must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rome trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Asch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Rome looking to pass the guard.
Van Asch pulls Rome in close to his closed guard and prevents Rome from doing any damage or advancing position.
Curtis Rome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rome throws a strike but Van Asch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Rome is looking for a triangle here but Van Asch uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rome throws a few strikes from the bottom but Van Asch takes advantage and mounts!

And that's the end of the fight!
Koos Van Asch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Asch 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Koos Van Asch!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Koos Van Asch!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Koos Van Asch!

Koos Van Asch wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Koos Van Asch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BLAZE 19 - BERNARD VS DOYLE
Date: Mar 18, 2021

#R1#
Lee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Van Asch avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Lee shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lee was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lee passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Van Asch!
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Van Asch has given up his back.
Van Asch is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #SUB#
Lee is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Van Asch is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Lee off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Lee patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
I really don't envy Van Asch right now. #SUB#
Lee is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Lee working for the choke. #T2##SUB#
Van Asch fending off the submission attempt from Lee.
Good control from Lee.
Lee tries to keep control of the position but Van Asch is staying busy.#SUB#
Lee is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Van Asch has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Van Asch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Lee tightening his grip on Van Asch, looking for the choke. #T3##SUB#
Lee looking for the RNC.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee'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.
Van Asch rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Van Asch fending off the submission attempt from Lee.
Lee is looking to control Van Asch but Van Asch is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Lee patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Lee is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Van Asch knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Van Asch for a finish. #SUB#
Lee is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Van Asch defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cj Lee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Van Asch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Van Asch tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lee shoots in and drives through. Van Asch sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cj Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Asch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD2#
Van Asch lands a big right hand that sends Lee crashing to the mat! Van Asch stays standing though and waves Lee back to his feet!#ROC2#Lee is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee ducks into an uppercut from Van Asch and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koos Van Asch!
Koos Van Asch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PSE test1
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benedetti cracks Van Asch with a good jab.
Van Asch tries a head kick but it misses.
Benedetti avoids the head kick by Van Asch.
Benedetti avoids a kick to the body.
Van Asch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Benedetti scores with a hook.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A leg kick checked by Benedetti.
Benedetti fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Asch just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Benedetti lands a big right hand that sends Van Asch crashing to the mat! Benedetti stays standing though and waves Van Asch back to his feet!#ROC#Van Asch is rocked!
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!
and Benedetti counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Van Asch! He's just covering up as Benedetti starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Benedetti!
Rafael Benedetti decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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