Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 195
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
Giantslayer throws a series of punches but Tassen avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Giantslayer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Giantslayer wants to stand but Tassen has his arm trapped.
Tassen wants to get back to his feet but Giantslayer drags him back down.
Tassen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Giantslayer connects with a decent elbow.
Giantslayer trying to control the action but Tassen is working from the bottom.
Tassen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Giantslayer tries to stand but Tassen is controlling his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tassen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Giantslayer.
Giantslayer controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
The strikes coming from Giantslayer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Tassen's face as Giantslayer controls the position.
Giantslayer working the ground and pound but Tassen is defending the strikes.
Tassen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tassen tries to get out of the position.
Giantslayer lands some shots froms side control.
Tassen parries the strikes from Giantslayer easily there. Giantslayer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tassen to escape.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Giantslayer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tassen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Giantslayer lands a nice forearm strike.
Giantslayer moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
It looks like Giantslayer might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Tassen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Giantslayer on the ground.
Giantslayer wants to control but Tassen is keeping him busy.
Giantslayer taking a breather here.
The ground and pound from Giantslayer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Giantslayer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Giantslayer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Giantslayer takes a little break here. Tassen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tassen throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Giantslayer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Giantslayer throwing shots but Tassen is blocking nicely.
Giantslayer is looking to advance position but Tassen won't allow it.
Giantslayer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tassen's head.
Giantslayer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Giantslayer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Giantslayer dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Giantslayer thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The referee warns Tassen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tassen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#CUT2#It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Giantslayer! Tassen is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dwalin Giantslayer!
After the fight, Dwalin Giantslayer was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Highland 189
Date: Sep 09, 2022

#R1#
Toshin lands with a kick to the temple. Tassen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.#CL#
Toshin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Toshin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Toshin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Toshin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toshin.
Toshin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toshin tries to work over Tassen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toshin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toshin tries to land knees in the clinch but Tassen avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Toshin has a couple of punches blocked by Tassen.
Toshin misses with some punches.
Toshin has a couple of punches blocked by Tassen.
Tassen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Toshin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tassen can turn it around.#T1#
Tassen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tassen blocks a body shot from Toshin.
A frustrated look appears on Tassen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Toshin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toshin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tassen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toshin lands a nice shot to the body.
Toshin struggles to land a body shot inside as Tassen controls his hands.
Toshin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Toshin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Toshin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tassen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
Toshin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Toshin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Toshin.
Toshin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tassen backwards.
Toshin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tassen backwards.
Toshin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tassen blocks an uppercut.
Toshin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Toshin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toshin misses with a punch on the inside.
Tassen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toshin is leaning against Tassen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Toshin lands an elbow inside that Tassen shrugs off.
Toshin tries to work over Tassen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toshin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tassen's elbow. #BC#
Toshin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Toshin moves into the clinch.
Toshin has a couple of punches blocked by Tassen.
Tassen blocking some punches.
Toshin has a couple of punches blocked by Tassen.
Toshin throws a punch but it's blocked by Tassen.
Toshin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tassen avoids a wild elbow strike from Toshin.
Tassen blocks the elbow strike. #T4#
Toshin lands an elbow that stopped Tassen in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#That has opened up Lee Tassen's cut even more.
Toshin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toshin tries to land a knee to the head but Tassen blocks with his arms.
Tassen blocking some punches.
Toshin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tassen is trying to push Toshin away but Toshin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tassen takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#The cut above Lee Tassen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Toshin throws an elbow but misses.
Toshin can't find room to land a body shot as Tassen controls the action.
Toshin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Toshin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ogre Toshin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Tassen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Toshin ducks under a wild hook from Tassen.
Toshin throws a shot from downtown. Tassen moves away and avoids it.
Tassen lands with an overhand left.
Toshin avoids the body shot from Tassen.
Tassen throws a hook to the side of Toshin's head but Toshin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Toshin closes the distance and clinches.
Toshin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tassen can do to turn this around?
Toshin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tassen is trying to push Toshin away but Toshin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tassen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Toshin has him pressed against the cage.
Toshin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toshin.
Tassen prevents a body shot from Toshin.
Toshin throws an elbow that misses.
Toshin lands a right hand. #T1#
Tassen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Toshin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tassen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toshin.
Tassen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Toshin has Tassen up against the cage in a clinch.
Toshin lands a nice shot to the body.
Toshin scores with a shot to the side of Tassen's head.
Toshin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tassen backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toshin.
Tassen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toshin.
Toshin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tassen backwards. #T2#
Tassen stops a takedown attempt from Toshin.
Toshin throws an elbow that misses.
Toshin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toshin can't find room to land a body shot as Tassen controls the action.
Toshin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Good body shot from Toshin.
Toshin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Toshin works on Tassen's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Toshin throws an elbow but misses.
Toshin has a couple of punches blocked by Tassen.
Toshin swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Toshin misses with a punch on the inside.
Toshin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tassen prevents a body shot from Toshin.
Ogre Toshin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Toshin misses with some punches.
Toshin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toshin lands with a short shot to the head.
Toshin working aggressively here.
Tassen blocks an elbow strike from Toshin.
Tassen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tassen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tassen blocking some punches.
Toshin throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Toshin fails to land.
Toshin working aggressively here.
Toshin has Tassen pressed against the cage, preventing Tassen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tassen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Toshin lands an elbow inside that Tassen shrugs off.
Toshin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tassen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tassen blocks a body shot from Toshin.
Toshin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tassen backwards.
Tassen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tassen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ogre Toshin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lee Tassen's cut.
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!#R3#
Tassen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Toshin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Toshin moves into range and clinches up with Tassen.
Tassen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tassen avoiding damage as Toshin throws knees to the body.
Tassen blocks an uppercut.
Tassen tries to break the clinch but Toshin is controlling the position.
Toshin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Toshin lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tassen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toshin lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#Lee Tassen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tassen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Toshin throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Toshin struggles to land a body shot inside as Tassen controls his hands.
Toshin misses with some punches.
Tassen tries to circle away but Toshin has him pinned against the cage.
Toshin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tassen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Toshin digs a right hand underneath Tassen's ribcage. Tassen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Toshin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toshin tries to throw a body punch but Tassen avoids it by throwing Toshin back against the cage.
Tassen has had enough of the clinch but Toshin keeps him there for the moment.
Toshin is trying to drag Tassen to the mat but Tassen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Toshin has a couple of punches blocked by Tassen. #T2#
Toshin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tassen blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Toshin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tassen's brow.
Toshin tries a body shot but Tassen blocks it. #BC2#
Tassen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Toshin. Those never looked like landing.
Tassen lands a jab to Toshin's midsection.
A jab lands there for Toshin.#CL#
Toshin clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tassen as Toshin tries to tie him up.
Tassen blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Toshin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toshin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toshin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toshin throws an elbow that misses.
Toshin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ogre Toshin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Toshin can't find room to land a body shot as Tassen controls the action.
Toshin misses with a body punch. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tassen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Toshin has him pressed against the cage.
Toshin has Tassen pressed against the cage, preventing Tassen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Toshin working aggressively here.
Tassen working hard to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toshin has Tassen pressed against the cage, preventing Tassen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ogre Toshin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Toshin, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: Highland 184
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Tassen moves forwards but Dominator connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tassen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Dominator misses.
Dominator connects with a solid leg kick.
Tassen just misses with a punch to the body.
Tassen misses the shot to the body.
Dominator ducks under a wild hook from Tassen.
Tassen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tassen throws a big shot that misses.
Dominator throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dominator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tassen.
Tassen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dominator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dominator with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dominator throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominator takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dominator swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tassen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tassen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dominator - the referee stops the clock and Tassen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dominator. Tassen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dominator uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dominator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tassen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dominator.
Dominator staying out of range there.#T1#
Dominator clobbers Tassen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tassen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dominator connects with a solid leg kick.
Tassen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tassen misses the shot to the body.
Dominator looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tassen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tassen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dominator.
Dominator misses the jab.
Dominator is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dominator throws an overhand right that lands on Tassen's shoulder, as Tassen tries to avoid the shot.
Dominator cracks Tassen with an open hand slap.
Dominator misses with a series of wild punches.
Dominator pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tassen throws a right hand that Dominator ducks under and follows up with a left that Dominator also avoids with ease.
Dominator swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dominator scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tassen throws a lazy uppercut
letting Dominator counter with a right hand.
Dominator looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tassen throws an overhand right that lands on Dominator's shoulder, as Dominator tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Dominator.
Dominator has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dominator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tassen avoids the head kick by Dominator.
Dominator lands with a good body shot.
Dominator is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tassen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dominator. Dominator obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab from Dominator.
Dominator is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tassen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tassen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tassen blocks a jab.
Tassen ducks under a wild hook from Dominator.
Tassen misses with a lunging right hand
and Dominator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tassen catches Dominator with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dominator bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tassen's head backwards.#ROC2#Tassen is rocked!#CUT2#Lee Tassen's cut is getting worse.
Dominator closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Tassen out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mariusz Dominator!
After winning the bout, Mariusz Dominator thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 176
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Tassen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.
Tassen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Veainu misses.
Veainu looks to land a right hand but Tassen moved out of range.
Veainu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lee Tassen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Tassen lands an overhand right.
Tassen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tassen throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
Tassen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Tassen.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Tassen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veainu.
Veainu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu looks to land a right hand but Tassen moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tassen.
A jab from Veainu finds it's way through Tassen's defenses.
Tassen misses with a body shot
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Lee Tassen's cut even more.
Tassen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veainu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Veainu misses with a double jab.
Tassen moves out of range as Veainu strikes.
Veainu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tassens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
and Veainu counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Tassen! He's just covering up as Veainu starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sonatane Veainu!

Event: Highland 168
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Tassen throws the left hand but Vieira avoids the punch easily.
Vieira throwing a counter right hand but Tassen manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Tassen misses.
Vieira needs to keep his hands up - Tassen had a free shot at his head there.
Tassen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vieira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tassen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vieira slips under a jab.
Vieira takes a jab right on the kisser.
A combination from Tassen does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tassen swings widly with a right hand
and Vieira counters with a straight right hand.
Vieira staying out of range there.
Tassen throws a body punch but Vieira moves out of range.
Vieira is looking to counter the offense by Tassen and move into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Tassen.
It looked like Vieira was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tassen.#T1#
Vieira is looking to slow Tassen down with leg kicks.
Vieira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vieira defending well as Tassen loads up on a big left hand.
Vieira went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tassen misses with an uppercut
and Vieira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.
Tassen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vieira doesn't seem bothered though.
Tassen looks to score with a jab to the body but Vieira is just out of range.
Tassen works Vieira's body with a nice hook.
Tassen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tassen throws a hook but Vieira blocks it.
Vieira throws a big counter combination but Tassen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tassen looks to land a combination. Vieira sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T2#
Tassen throws a hook but Vieira avoids it easily.
Vieira wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tassen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tassen with a nice cross.
Tassen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vieira counters with a left to the body.
A combination from Tassen does no damage.
Tassen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vieira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tassen throws a hook but Vieira avoids it easily.
Vieira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tassen. Tassen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tassen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vieira seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vieira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Vieira was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tassen.#T3#
Tassen misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Vieira counters with a crisp one two that drops Tassen! Vieira thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tassen to his feet! Tassen is in big trouble!#ROC#Tassen is rocked!
Tassen just misses with a punch to the body.
Vieira misses with a wild body shot.
Tassen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tassen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vieira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tassen misses with a hook
and Vieira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tassen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vieira seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tassen throws a shot to the body.
Tassen throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Vieira was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tassen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tassen throws the left hand but Vieira avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Vieira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vieira is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tassen throws a lazy right hand but Vieira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tassen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Tassen looks to move away, Vieira throws a big counter combo but Tassen just gets out of the way.
Vieira slips under a jab.
Vieira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vieira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tassen.
Vieira lands a jab to Tassen's midsection.
Vieira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tassen misses with a looping right.
Tassen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVieira.
A slow jab from Tassen misses its intended target.
Vieira throws a body punch but Tassen moves out of range.
Vieira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tassen.
Vieira is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Tassen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Tassen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
The fighters circling - Tassen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Vieira tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee Tassen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tassen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tassen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vieira moves away.
Vieira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tassen throws a nice looking combination but Vieira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vieira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tassen manages to circle out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Tassen.
It looked like Vieira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Vieira.
Vieira blocks a jab.
It looked like Vieira was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vieira might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tassen takes a swing at Vieira's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tassen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vieira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tassen misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Vieira counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vieira.
Vieira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Tassen letting Vieira take a breather here.
Vieira slows down the pace here.
Vieira lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Lee Tassen's cut even more.
Vieira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tassen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tassen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice elbow from Vieira.
Tassen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vieira lands a nice elbow. #CUT#The cut above Lee Tassen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vieira misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Nice elbow from Vieira. #CUT#Lee Tassen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lee Tassen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jorlan Vieira!
After the fight, Jorlan Vieira was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Highland 166
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Ryan has Tassen up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tassen to keep the fight standing.
I was talking to Tassen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tassen tries to break the clinch but Ryan is controlling the position.
Ryan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tassen after a bit of a struggle.
Ryan can't get the takedown.
Lee Tassen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Ryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tassen is trying to break the clinch but Ryan is controlling him.
Ryan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ryan jumps guard but Tassen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Tassen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Ryan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tassen regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Ryan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Ryan drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Ryan seems to have locked his on tight now - Tassen screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Ryan, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Caleb Ryan!

Event: Highland 161
Date: May 20, 2022

#R1#
Tassen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turn .
Turn tries to clinch up.
Turn tries to clinch up but Tassen circles away and keeps his distance.
Tassen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turn moves out of range as Tassen strikes.
Tassen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tassen keeps the fight on the outside.
Turn throws out a loose jab but Tassen uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tassen misses with a looping right.
Turn dives in and grabs Tassen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tassen pushes down on Turn 's head and hops out.#CL2#
Turn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tassen, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turn .
Turn tries for a takedown but Tassen manages to get underhooks.
Lee Tassen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Turn .#T1#
Tassen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turn swings wildly with an uppercut but Tassen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turn tries a body shot but Tassen blocks it.
Tassen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Turn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turn trying to land knees to the body.
Turn tries to land knees in the clinch but Tassen avoids the damage to the body.
Turn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Turn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Turn tries to score a body lock takedown but Tassen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Turn swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Turn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tassen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tassen swings for the body but Turn moves out of range.
Turn slips a jab from Tassen.
Turn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tassen with a body shot.#CL2#
Turn closes the distance and clinches.
Turn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tassen.
Turn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tassen blocks an elbow strike from Turn .
Turn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Turn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tassen blocks it with crossed arms.
Turn misses with a punch on the inside.
Turn swings wildly with an uppercut but Tassen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turn prevents Tassen from breaking the clinch.
Turn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tassen is defending well for now.#T3#
Tassen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turn .
Tassen blocks a body shot from Turn .
Turn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Turn tries to land knees in the clinch but Tassen avoids the damage to the body.
Turn tries to land a knee to the head but Tassen blocks with his arms. #BC#
Tassen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tassen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turn throws out a counter right but Tassen avoids it with no problem.
Good shot there by Tassen.
Tassen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turn manages to avoid it.
Turn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tassen.
Turn shoots in looking for a takedown but Tassen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Turn 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tassen misses with a body shot
and Turn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Turn slips under a jab.
Tassen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turn .
Tassen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Turn sprawls and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tassen.
Turn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tassen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tassen pounces like a tiger and cracks Turn with a vicious hook! Turn is down but not out! Tassen follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lee Tassen!

Event: Highland 154
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Fisticuffs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Tassen misses.
Fisticuffs scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.
Tassen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tassen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fisticuffs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee Tassen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tassen misses with a hook
and Fisticuffs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Fisticuffs has closed the distance and engaged Tassen in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fisticuffs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fisticuffs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fisticuffs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tassen backwards.
Tassen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fisticuffs tries to work over Tassen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fisticuffs lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisticuffs lands a shoulder strike.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
Tassen blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Tassen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fisticuffs has him pressed against the cage.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs scores with a shot to the side of Tassen's head.
A body shot lands from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs lands a nice uppercut.
Tassen is trying to break the clinch but Fisticuffs has him pressed against the cage.
Fisticuffs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tassens head.
Tassen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Tassen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisticuffs tries to work over Tassen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tassen wants to break free but Fisticuffs has control. #T2#
Fisticuffs has a couple of punches blocked by Tassen.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fisticuffs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fisticuffs.
Tassen looks winded!
Fisticuffs misses with a punch to the body.
Tassen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fisticuffs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tassen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
Tassen has had enough of the clinch but Fisticuffs keeps him there for the moment.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike. #T3#
A short right from Fisticuffs.
Tassen blocks an uppercut.
Fisticuffs lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Fisticuffs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Tassen blocks an uppercut.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Tassen.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Tassen is trying to force a seperation but Fisticuffs has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fisticuffs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fisticuffs struggles to land a body shot inside as Tassen controls his hands.
Tassen can't break the clinch.
Tassen is trying to push Fisticuffs away but Fisticuffs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fisticuffs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fisticuffs lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Fisticuffs lands a nice uppercut.
Fisticuffs lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Fisticuffs on the inside.
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!
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Fisticuffs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tassen has had enough of the clinch but Fisticuffs keeps him there for the moment.
Tassen takes a shot to the head.
Tassen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Tassen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fisticuffs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tassen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tassen tries to break free but Fisticuffs pushes him back against the cage.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torraso Fisticuffs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Tassen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fisticuffs throws a right hand that misses
and Tassen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fisticuffs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tassen's head backwards.
Fisticuffs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Tassen tries to keep at a distance but Fisticuffs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fisticuffs pushes Tassen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Tassen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Tassen.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Tassen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisticuffs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tassen backwards.
Fisticuffs has a couple of punches blocked by Tassen.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Tassen.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Fisticuffs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fisticuffs has a couple of punches blocked by Tassen.
Tassen blocks an uppercut.
Fisticuffs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tassen can do to turn this around?
Fisticuffs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tassen's elbow.
Fisticuffs struggles to land a body shot inside as Tassen controls his hands.
Fisticuffs struggles to land a body shot inside as Tassen controls his hands.
Fisticuffs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fisticuffs has Tassen pressed against the cage, preventing Tassen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fisticuffs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tassen blocking some punches.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tassen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tassen blocks a body shot from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
Fisticuffs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tassens head.
Fisticuffs lands a right hand.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Tassen blocking some punches.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs pushes Tassen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisticuffs lands a hook that snaps the head of Tassen backwards.
Fisticuffs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tassen backwards.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike. #T3#
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Tassen.
Tassen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Tassen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisticuffs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tassen backwards.
Tassen blocking some punches.
Fisticuffs lands with a short shot to the head.
Fisticuffs has a couple of punches blocked by Tassen.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Tassen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Fisticuffs tries to work over Tassen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tassen is trying to break the clinch but Fisticuffs has him pressed against the cage.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Tassen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fisticuffs fails to land.
Tassen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisticuffs has a couple of punches blocked by Tassen.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fisticuffs struggles to land a body shot inside as Tassen controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tassen.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs has a couple of punches blocked by Tassen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torraso Fisticuffs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lee Tassen's cut.
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#
Fisticuffs drops his hands momentarily and Tassen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fisticuffs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fisticuffs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tassen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tassen missing with a left hand there. Fisticuffs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tassen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fisticuffs lands a glancing blow to the side of Tassen's head.#CUT#That has opened up Lee Tassen's cut even more.
Fisticuffs looks to land a right hand but Tassen moved out of range.
Tassen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fisticuffs under the eye.
Fisticuffs is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tassen throws a jab when Fisticuffs was well out of range.#CL#
Fisticuffs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hook to the body lands for Fisticuffs.
Tassen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Tassen blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
A short right from Fisticuffs.
Tassen prevents a body shot from Fisticuffs.
Torraso Fisticuffs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Tassen.
Tassen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tassen.
Tassen wants to get back to striking at distance but Fisticuffs won't allow it.
Fisticuffs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Tassen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisticuffs lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Tassen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tassen blocks a body shot from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tassen.
Fisticuffs tries to throw a body punch but Tassen avoids it by throwing Fisticuffs back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs pushes Tassen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Tassen.
Tassen is trying to break the clinch but Fisticuffs is controlling him.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Fisticuffs fails to land.
Fisticuffs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tassen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs has a couple of punches blocked by Tassen.
Fisticuffs keeps control of Tassen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Tassen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tassen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Torraso Fisticuffs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fisticuffs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fisticuffs keeps control of Tassen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
A short right from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Tassen has had enough of the clinch but Fisticuffs keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Tassen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lee Tassen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tassen misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Torraso Fisticuffs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fisticuffs 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:25
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Torraso Fisticuffs!

Event: Highland 143
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Pjetlic looks to throw the jab but Tassen is out of range.
Tassen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pjetlic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pjetlic fails to land with a series of punches.
Pjetlic misses the jab.
Tassen takes a swing at Pjetlic's ribcage but misses.
Tassen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Pjetlic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pjetlic swings wildly with an uppercut but Tassen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pjetlic tries to throw a body punch but Tassen avoids it by throwing Pjetlic back against the cage.
Pjetlic working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tassen.
A left hand lands to the body for Pjetlic.
A right hand to the body from Pjetlic.
Tassen takes a shot to the head.
Pjetlic misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Tassen is trying to force a seperation but Pjetlic has the dominant position.
Pjetlic lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Pjetlic scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pjetlic.
We've been hearing reports that Tassen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pjetlic cracks Tassen with a nice body shot.
Tassen is trying to break the clinch but Pjetlic is controlling him.
Still in the clinch, Pjetlic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tassen blocking some punches.
Pjetlic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pjetlic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tassen.
Pjetlic lands a shoulder strike.
Pjetlic lands a body punch.
Tassen is breathing heavily.
Pjetlic struggles to land a body shot inside as Tassen controls his hands. #T2#
Pjetlic tries to throw a body punch but Tassen avoids it by throwing Pjetlic back against the cage.
Pjetlic works on Tassen's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pjetlic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pjetlic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tassens head.
Pjetlic lands with a light punch inside.
Pjetlic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pjetlic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pjetlic.
Pjetlic lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tassen.
Tassen prevents a body shot from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic misses with some punches.
Pjetlic lands a right hand. #BC2#
Pjetlic manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Pjetlic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pjetlic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tassen.
Pjetlic has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tassen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pjetlic throws a hook but Tassen avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Tassen misses the target.
Pjetlic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pjetlic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pjetlic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tassen misses with a jab to the body
and Pjetlic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tassen misses with an uppercut
and Pjetlic counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.
Pjetlic throws the left hand but Tassen avoids the punch easily.
Pjetlic slips under a jab.
Tassen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic swings for the body but Tassen moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Tassen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pjetlic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tassen at a distance.
Tassen avoids the body shot from Pjetlic.
Tassen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pjetlic avoids the body shot from Tassen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Pjetlic - just one landing. #T4#
Tassen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pjetlic to score with a decent uppercut.
Pjetlic misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Pjetlic misses its intended target.
Pjetlic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tassen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pjetlic with a jab.
Pjetlic misses with an uppercut. Tassen saw that one coming.
Tassen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pjetlic was well out of range. Poor timing from Tassen.
Tassen digs a good body shot into Pjetlic's ribs.
Tassen throws a body punch but Pjetlic moves out of range.
Tassen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pjetlic! But no joy.
Pjetlic misses with a straight left.
Tassen is looking to counter punch.
Nice body punch from Tassen.
Tassen throws a looping overhand right but Pjetlic ducks down to avoid it.
Tassen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pjetlic connects with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maro Pjetlic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Tassen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tassen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic slips a jab and a cross from Tassen.
Tassen loads up on a big right hand but Pjetlic slips the punch.
Pjetlic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tassen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tassen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Pjetlic misses its intended target.
Tassen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tassen moves away from the strike by Pjetlic.
Tassen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tassen lands a jab to the head.
Maro Pjetlic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tassen misses the shot to the body.
Pjetlic lands a nice looking body shot.
Pjetlic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tassens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pjetlic scores with a body shot.
Pjetlic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tassen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tassen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Pjetlic has knocked Tassen down with a huge combo! Pjetlic steps away and waves a wobbly Tassen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Tassen is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Pjetlic connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Tassen covering up! Pjetlic comes in with a big uppercut and Tassen goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Maro Pjetlic!
During a confident post fight interview, Maro Pjetlic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 137
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
De Oliveira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tassen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Oliveira shoots for a double leg takedown but Tassen sprawls well. He's pushed De Oliveira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tassen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#KD2#
Tassen drops De Oliveira with a beautiful combination! De Oliveira stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tassen is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Bruno De Oliveira has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Oliveira shoots in but Tassen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno De Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tassen as he avoids it easily.
De Oliveira takes one to the chin there.
De Oliveira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tassen swivels and escapes.
De Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
De Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tassen as he jumps to the side.
Tassen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Oliveira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tassen defends well and De Oliveira ends up having to push Tassen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
De Oliveira tries to score a body lock takedown but Tassen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De Oliveira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tassen gets underhooks to prevent De Oliveira's takedown attempt.
De Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Tassen prevents the takedown attempt. #T1#
De Oliveira tries for a takedown but Tassen manages to get underhooks.
De Oliveira has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tassen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
De Oliveira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tassen prevents it.
De Oliveira is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Tassen breaks from the clinch.
Tassen lunges at De Oliveira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Oliveira's hand. #KD2#
Tassen sends De Oliveira crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tassen is motioning to the referee to let De Oliveira up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#De Oliveira is rocked!
De Oliveira really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tassen is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Tassen shuts the power down on De Oliveira. Lights out, game over! Tassen is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lee Tassen!

Event: Highland 131
Date: Jan 28, 2022

#R1#
Vargas staying out of range there.
Vargas misses with a shot to the body
and Tassen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tassen misses with a few strikes there.
Vargas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tassen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tassen.
Tassen lands a nice looking body shot.
Vargas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tassen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tassen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas fails to land with a series of punches.
Vargas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Vargas misses the target.
Tassen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Vargas gets a clinch. #T1#
Tassen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vargas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tassen looks winded!
Vargas lands a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vargas.
Vargas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vargas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vargas lands with a light punch inside.
Tassen prevents a body shot from Vargas.
Vargas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vargas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vargas lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vargas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Vargas as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Vargas scores with a shoulder strike.
Vargas lands a nice uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Vargas has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Vargas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vargas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vargas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vargas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vargas digs a right hand underneath Tassen's ribcage. Tassen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vargas working the clinch nicely. Tassen is working for position but Vargas cracks him with a big knee to the head! Tassen crumples up against the cage and Vargas lands two more shots before the ref can save Tassen! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Arturo Vargas!
A victorious Arturo Vargas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 126
Date: Jan 07, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Kapur manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tassen on his heels. He'll look to pass Tassen's guard now, I'm sure.
Kapur trying to control but Tassen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kapur controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapur wants to control from the top but Tassen keeps moving. #T1#
Kapur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tassen is keeping the position for now.
Kapur controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kapur shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tassen pinned against the cage. Tassen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tassen misses with a straight right.
Kapur is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tassen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tassen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kapur is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tassen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kapur.
Kapur looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tassen is fending him off so far but Kapur persists. Nope, Tassen circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee Tassen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rav Kapur.
Kapur tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tassen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kapur somewhat.
Tassen feinted with a counter takedown.
Kapur shoots in and drives through. Tassen sprawls well.
Tassen feinted with a counter takedown.
Kapur shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tassen defends it nicely.#T2#
Kapur darts in looking for a takedown but Tassen gets double underhooks and turns Kapur into the cage.
Kapur shoots in looking for a takedown. Tassen tries to sprawl out of it but Kapur keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tassen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee Tassen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kapur is defended easily by Tassen.
Kapur shoots in looking for a takedown but Tassen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kapur's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tassen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kapur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tassen throws out the jab.
Kapur darts in looking for a takedown but Tassen gets double underhooks and turns Kapur into the cage.
Kapur fails with the takedown.
Tassen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tassen wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tassen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Rav Kapur has been cut.
Kapur fails with a takedown attempt.
Kapur avoids the body shot from Tassen. #T3#
Tassen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kapur finds it's way round the side to connect with Tassen's head.
Kapur shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tassen sprawls well. Tassen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kapur gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Kapur darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tassen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kapur seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tassen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Kapur is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Kapur is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tassen defends it well. #T4##SUB2#
Kapur looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Kapur is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kapur is trying to control. Tassen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Tassen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rav Kapur's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kapur takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD2#
Kapur shoots in and bounces Tassen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kapur trying to control but Tassen is working from the bottom.
Tassen wants to get back to his feet but Kapur is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kapur 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.
Kapur's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Kapur looking to sit in guard and control but Tassen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kapur pulls Tassen in close to his closed guard and prevents Tassen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tassen tries to stand but Kapur is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kapur working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tassen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tassen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB2#
Kapur is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kapur trying to control the position.
Kapur controlling the position.#SUB2#
Kapur is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Tassen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kapur manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tassen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kapur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tassen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kapur controlling from the top position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Kapur drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tassen dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Kapur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tassen is one step ahead there.
Kapur lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kapur 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rav Kapur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rav Kapur's cut.
That's time! Tassen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kapur shoots in but no luck this time.
A slow jab from Tassen misses its intended target.
Kapur is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tassen scores with a nice right hand.
Kapur fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tassen misses with a straight right.
Tassen throws a body punch but Kapur moves out of range.
Kapur tries for a takedown but Tassen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee Tassen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rav Kapur.
Tassen throws a hook to the side of Kapur's head but Kapur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kapur feints the counter takedown.
Kapur darts in looking for a takedown but Tassen gets double underhooks and turns Kapur into the cage.
Tassen dips to his left and cracks Kapur with an uppercut!
Kapur on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kapur throws a body punch but Tassen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tassen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tassen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kapur was well out of range. Poor timing from Tassen.
Kapur looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tassen feinted with a counter takedown.
Tassen lands a head shot.#T1#
Kapur swings for the body but Tassen moves out of range. #TD2#
Kapur drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tassen being controlled here, momentarily.
Kapur works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tassen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kapur on the ground.
Kapur looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rav Kapur has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Kapur is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Kapur wants to work for an arm triangle but Tassen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2##SUB2#
Kapur is working for a submission of some sort.
Kapur seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tassen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Kapur is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Kapur is working for a submission of some sort. #T3##SUB2#
Kapur is looking for a kimura but Tassen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kapur to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Kapur is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tassen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kapur.
Tassen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tassen tries to get out of the position.
Kapur trying to control from half guard but Tassen is working away. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Kapur seems to be working for a kimura but Tassen defends the submission attempt.
Tassen wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kapur is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kapur frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

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 Lee Tassen.
I think Tassen 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Tassen!

Event: Highland 124
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
Bich misses with a straight left.
Tassen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tassen smiles and moves away.
Tassen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tassen scores with a jab.
Tassen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Bich closes the distance and pushes Tassen back into the cage.
Bich keeps control of Tassen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bich jumps guard but Tassen stands there with Bich around his waist. Bich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phuc Dat Bich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tassen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bich has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Bich pulls guard.
Bich seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Bich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tassen is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Bich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tassen defends well.#SUB#
Bich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tassen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tassen is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Bich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bich controlling Tassen's posture. #T2##SUB#
Bich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tassen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bich trying to control the position from guard on top but Tassen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bich wants to pass the guard but Tassen is keeping the position.
Bich controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Bich tries to free his leg and advance position but Tassen is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bich stands and throws Tassen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tassen being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Bich goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tassen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bich's guard! Nice work there by Tassen!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tassen stopping the sweep attempt from Bich.
Bich pulls Tassen in close to prevent any damage.
Bich looking to control. #SUB#
Bich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tassen defends it easily.
Bich trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phuc Dat Bich dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bich tries to clinch but Tassen is having none of it. #CL#
Bich moves into the clinch.
Bich is trying to pull guard but Tassen has him pressed against the cage.
Bich jumps guard but Tassen stands there with Bich around his waist. Bich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bich tries to pull guard but Tassen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phuc Dat Bich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bich jumps guard but Tassen stands there with Bich around his waist. Bich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Bich has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tassen uses from the top position.
Bich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tassen can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Bich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tassen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tassen wants to stand but Bich has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tassen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Bich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tassen defends well.#SUB#
Bich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tassen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bich has his hands on Tassen's head, controlling the position.
Bich wants to sweep here but Tassen controlling him for the moment.
Bich is trying to keep Tassen in close. #T2##SUB#
Bich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tassen is aware though and is defending well.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bich here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tassen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bich is stalling in the full guard.
Bich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tassen is keeping the position for now.
Bich is working hard here to advance position.
Phuc Dat Bich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bich trying to control the position from guard on top but Tassen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bich passes Tassen's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Bich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tassen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bich. #SUB#
Bich is looking for a kimura here.
Bich wants to control but Tassen is keeping him busy. #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.
Well, if Bich 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.
Bich passes to side control.
The referee asks Bich politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bich prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bich tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tassen's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phuc Dat Bich dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Bich instigates a clinch.
Bich fails to pull guard.
Bich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tassen smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phuc Dat Bich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tassen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bich looks to land a left hand but Tassen moved out of range nicely.
Bich takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Bich gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Bich gets control of Tassen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bich will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tassen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bich is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tassen frees his head nicely. Oh but Bich has switched to an armbar! Tassen is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Phuc Dat Bich!
In his post fight interview, Phuc Dat Bich started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Highland 118
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Honkanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Honkanen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tassen backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.#TD#
Honkanen looking to score a takedown here. Tassen is defending well but Honkanen drives through and ends up in Tassen's guard.
Honkanen wants to pass the guard but Tassen is keeping the position.
Tassen wants to stand but Honkanen is controlling the position.
Tassen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Honkanen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tassen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tassen has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Tassen wants to get up but he can't break Honkanen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Honkanen 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.
Honkanen has a closed guard, preventing Tassen from standing up.
Tassen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honkanen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Honkanen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Honkanen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Tassen wanted to stand there but Honkanen had control of the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tassen postures up.
Honkanen has control of Tassen's left arm, preventing Tassen from doing any damage.
Tassen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Honkanen is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Honkanen is looking for a triangle but Tassen pushes his legs off easily. #T3##SUB#
Honkanen working for a triangle but Tassen defends it easily.
Honkanen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tassen's guard. #REVR#
Honkanen wants to pass the guard but Tassen is keeping the position.#SUB#
Honkanen has gone for a leg lock! Tassen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Honkanen's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Honkanen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tassen has picked Honkanen up and slammed him! Honkanen can't keep hold of the triangle and Tassen manages to pass to side control!#T4#
Honkanen is trying to control Tassen's posture but Tassen avoids it.
Honkanen regains half guard.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Honkanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tassen pulls his head out easily.
Honkanen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Honkanen has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tassen should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Honkanen has tightened it up now! Tassen should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jani Honkanen!

Event: Highland 108
Date: Nov 14, 2021

#R1##CL#
Vasiliev closes the distance and clinches.
Vasiliev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vasiliev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tassen fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Vasiliev closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Vasiliev manages to break the clinch.
Vasiliev ducks under a wild hook from Tassen.
Vasiliev looks to clinch
and Tassen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vasiliev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tassen counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tassen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vasiliev manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vasiliev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tassen is one step ahead there.
Tassen with a nice head shot there.#T1##SUB#
Vasiliev looking for a guillotine here but Tassen defends easily.
Tassen connects with a couple of short punches.
Tassen lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tassen is working Vasiliev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tassen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tassen stopping the sweep attempt from Vasiliev.
Vasiliev working a defensive guard here.
Tassen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tassen trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasiliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tassen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tassen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vasiliev is keeping the position for now.
Tassen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tassen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Vasiliev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tassen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tassen thuds his right hand into Vasiliev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tassen shoots for a double leg takedown but Vasiliev sprawls well. He's pushed Tassen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Vasiliev has managed to clinch. #T3#
Tassen wants a takedown. #BC#
Vasiliev breaks the clinch.
Vasiliev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tassen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tassen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasiliev fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Tassen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Vasiliev pulls Tassen into guard.
Tassen stands up over Vasiliev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vasiliev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tassen.
Vasiliev wants to get back to his feet but Tassen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tassen trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasiliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Tassen throwing strikes but missing.
Tassen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tassen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vasiliev 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasiliev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vasiliev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vasiliev tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Vasiliev isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tassen stacks Vasiliev 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 Tassen!
Vasiliev looking for a sweep but Tassen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Tassen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Vasiliev moves into the clinch.
Vasiliev is trying to pull guard but Tassen has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Vasiliev - that landed with a thud.
Vasiliev fails to pull guard.
Vasiliev tries for a takedown but Tassen manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Vasiliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Vasiliev breaks the clinch.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up
and Tassen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Timur Vasiliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tassen tries to keep at a distance but Vasiliev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vasiliev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Vasiliev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tassen. #BC#
Vasiliev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vasiliev wants to clinch
enabling Tassen to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Vasiliev instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Vasiliev.
Vasiliev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tassen after a bit of a struggle.
Tassen wants a takedown. #T2##TD#
Vasiliev pulls guard effortlessly.
Lee Tassen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tassen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tassen advances position into side control!
Vasiliev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vasiliev is being controlled here.
Vasiliev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tassen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tassen working away.
Tassen in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3#
Vasiliev is trying to get back to half guard.
Vasiliev taking punishment in the form of punches.
Vasiliev taking punishment in the form of punches.
Vasiliev is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tassen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tassen has control of an arm but Vasiliev manages to advance to Tassen's back!
Tassen prevents Vasiliev from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Vasiliev working for a choke but Tassen reverses nicely into Vasiliev 's guard.
Vasiliev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Tassen wants to control from the top but Vasiliev keeps moving.
Vasiliev is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tassen dives into side control.
Vasiliev taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasiliev is not content to let Tassen control the position.
Check out the look on Tassen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lee Tassen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tassen shoots in but Vasiliev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vasiliev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vasiliev slips a jab and a cross from Tassen.
Tassen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vasiliev doesn't seem bothered though.
Vasiliev looks to clinch
and Vasiliev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vasiliev wants to clinch
and Vasiliev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vasiliev wants to clinch
and Tassen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tassen misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev closes the distance but Tassen moves to the side
and Tassen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vasiliev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vasiliev tries to close the distance and clinch but Tassen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vasiliev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tassen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Vasiliev tries to clinch
and Tassen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Tassen - just one landing.
Tassen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up
and Tassen counters with a right hand to the body.
Vasiliev tries to clinch
and Tassen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tassen keeps the fight on the outside.
Vasiliev wants to clinch
letting Tassen counter with a right hand.
Vasiliev tries to clinch but Tassen moves away
enabling Tassen to counter with a crisp jab.
Vasiliev wants to clinch up but Tassen keeps it at a distance.
Tassen scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Tassen lands a lovely overhand right.
Tassen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tassen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasiliev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tassen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vasiliev looks to clinch #KD2#
and Tassen counters with a left and a right that hurts Vasiliev! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Tassen jumps into full mount!
Vasiliev is desperately trying to improve his position but Tassen has a good base and remains in mount.
Tassen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tassen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vasiliev is looking to escape.
Tassen lands with some strikes.
Tassen connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T3#
Vasiliev in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Vasiliev is rocked!
Tassen lands a big elbow - Vasiliev is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Vasiliev is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lee Tassen!

Event: Highland 102
Date: Oct 29, 2021

#R1#
Tassen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elkhan.
Tassen takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.
Tassen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Elkhan misses with a left hand
and Tassen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Elkhan thinking.
Elkhan slips a straight right by Tassen.
It seemed like Elkhan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Elkhan.
Elkhan throws out a counter right but Tassen avoids it with no problem.
Elkhan throws a low kick but Tassen avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkhan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tassen throws a body punch but Elkhan moves out of range.
Elkhan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Elkhan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Elkhan misses with a right hand
and Tassen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Elkhan thinking.
Elkhan looks to land a left hand but Tassen moved out of range nicely.
Tassen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tassen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Elkhan misses with an uppercut
and Tassen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tassen slips under a jab from Elkhan.
Tassen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elkhan.
A shot to the body from Tassen misses
and Elkhan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tassen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Elkhan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rashid Elkhan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Elkhan lands with a shot to the body.
Elkhan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tassen.
Elkhan throws an off balance right hand
and Tassen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elkhan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tassen manages to avoid it.
Tassen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Elkhan. Tassen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tassen throws a big counter combination but Elkhan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkhan. Tassen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tassen walks into a jab.
Elkhan throws a body punch but Tassen moves out of range.
Tassen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rashid Elkhan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elkhan throws a hook to the side of Tassen's head but Tassen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Tassen as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Tassen misses its intended target.
Tassen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Elkhan.
Tassen misses with a hook. Elkhan ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Elkhan.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tassen.
Tassen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tassen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Elkhan scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
Tassen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elkhan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tassen.
A telegraphed right hand from Elkhan misses the target.
Tassen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elkhan.
Elkhan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Elkhan lands a jab-cross combination.
Elkhan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elkhan looks to throw the jab but Tassen is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Tassen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tassen throws a shot from downtown. Elkhan moves away and avoids it.#KD2#
Elkhan lands a big right hand that sends Tassen crashing to the mat! Elkhan stays standing though and waves Tassen back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rashid Elkhan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Tassen'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#
Elkhan looks to score with a jab to the body but Tassen is just out of range.
Tassen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Elkhan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tassen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rashid Elkhan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tassen avoids the body shot from Elkhan.
A little feinted left hand from Tassen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Elkhan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Elkhan misses with a two punch combination.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tassen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tassen misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkhan defending well as Tassen loads up on a big left hand.
Elkhan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tassen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Elkhan thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkhan. Tassen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Elkhan throws a lazy uppercut
and Tassen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Elkhan throws a lazy uppercut
and Tassen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Elkhan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tassen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elkhan manages to avoid it.
Elkhan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Elkhan digs a good hook to Tassen's body.
Elkhan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Elkhan misses.
Tassen is looking to counter punch.
Elkhan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#Lee Tassen's cut is getting worse.
Tassen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Tassen tries for a takedown but Elkhan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tassen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Elkhan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Elkhan.
Elkhan throws a body punch but Tassen moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tassen misses the target.
A shot to the body from Elkhan misses
and Tassen counters with a straight right hand.
Tassen scores with a nice head shot.
Elkhan throws a shot from downtown. Tassen moves away and avoids it.
Tassen just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Tassen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elkhan.
Elkhan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elkhan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tassen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Elkhan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#Lee Tassen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Elkhan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tassen was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkhan.
Elkhan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Elkhan misses with a combination
and Tassen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Elkhan avoids the body shot from Tassen.
Elkhan just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Tassen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Elkhan misses.
Tassen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elkhan.
Tassen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Elkhan cracks Tassen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Elkhan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#Tassen is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Lee Tassen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Elkhan flashes Tassen a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Tassen's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Tassen crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Elkhan punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rashid Elkhan!
Rashid Elkhan 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: Highland 99
Date: Oct 17, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Tassen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kiely tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tassen is in Kiely's guard.
Tassen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tassen controlling from the top position.
Tassen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kiely is looking to sweep but instead, Tassen has passed into half guard.
Tassen tries to pass to full mount but Kiely defends it.
Tassen working the head and body with strikes.
Kiely tries to roll over but Tassen keeps him under control.
Tassen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kiely is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tassen scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiely wants to improve his position but Tassen is controlling well.
Tassen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kiely is trying to get back to full guard.
Tassen working over Kiely with some ground and pound. Kiely looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Kiely is looking for a sweep. Tassen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tassen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tassen scoring with strikes but Kiely is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiely can't escape the position.
Kiely knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tassen on the ground.
Kiely taking shots to the head.
Kiely working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tassen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #ROC2#Kiely is rocked!
Kiely takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Tassen's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Tassen!

Event: Highland 94
Date: Sep 29, 2021

#R1#
Thompson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thompson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab from Tassen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tassen. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Thompson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tassen to the ground. Thompson is now in Tassen's guard.
Tassen wants to get back to his feet but Thompson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson postures up in Tassen's guard and throws a big left but Tassen blocks it.
Thompson trying to control but Tassen is working from the bottom.
Thompson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Thompson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thompson postures up and lands a big shot to Tassen's brow.
Thompson postures up in Tassen's guard and throws a big left but Tassen blocks it.
Thompson trying to control but Tassen is working from the bottom.
Thompson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thompson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson is in close to Tassen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thompson cracks Tassen with a solid left hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tassen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Tassen blocks nicely. #T2#
Thompson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tassen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tassen keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tassen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Thompson postures up in Tassen's guard and throws a big left but Tassen blocks it. #T3#
Tassen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson works over Tassen with some ground and pound from guard.
Thompson lands a couple of digs.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Tassen has wrist control.
Thompson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Tassen.
Thompson with a nice head shot there.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
Thompson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thompson trying to control but Tassen is working from the bottom.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tassen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thompson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Thompson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Thompson throws a head kick but Tassen moves out of range.
Tassen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thompson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Thompson shoots in for a double leg but Tassen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tassen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Thompson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Thompson fails with the takedown.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tassen as he avoids it easily.
Tassen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tassen fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thompson attempts a counter takedown but Tassen avoids it well and moves away.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Thompson shoots in and drives through. Tassen sprawls well.
Thompson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Tassen moves out of range.
A nice side step and Tassen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slow jab from Tassen misses its intended target.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Tassen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Thompson drives through with a takedown into Tassen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T2#
Tassen wants to sweep but no luck.
Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tassen's head.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thompson works over Tassen with some ground and pound from guard.
Tassen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tassen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thompson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tassen has momentary wrist control but Thompson slips an elbow through the middle.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Tassen keeps moving.
Thompson 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.
Thompson postures up in Tassen's guard and throws a big left but Tassen blocks it. #T3#
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Tassen has wrist control.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tassen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Tassen blocks nicely.
Thompson distracts Tassen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ricky Thompson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tassen's head.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Tassen blocks nicely.
Thompson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Tassen keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tassen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thompson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT#It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Tassen keeps moving.
Tassen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thompson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Thompson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lee Tassen'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#
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown. Tassen tries to sprawl out of it but Thompson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tassen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tassen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1#
Tassen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Thompson down.
Thompson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tassen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thompson.
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, Thompson seems content to control.
Tassen gets full guard.
Thompson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thompson is working Tassen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thompson landing with the ground and pound.
Tassen 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.#T2#
Tassen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tassen keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Tassen blocks nicely.
Tassen keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson cracks Tassen with a solid left hand.
Thompson won't allow Tassen to get back to his feet.
Thompson lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Thompson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thompson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thompson postures up in Tassen's guard and throws a big left but Tassen blocks it.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thompson is working Tassen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson postures up and lands a big shot to Tassen's brow.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Tassen keeps moving.
Thompson lands a couple of digs.#ROC#Tassen is rocked!#T4#
Thompson postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Tassen's head off the mat! Tassen is out! He's out! Thompson jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricky Thompson!

Event: The Island Season 12, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021

#R1#
Kawiwasulu misses with a wild combination.
Tassen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tassen lands a glancing blow to the side of Kawiwasulu's head.
Kawiwasulu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kawiwasulu looks to land a right hand but Tassen moved out of range.#CL#
Tassen gets tackled into the cage by Kawiwasulu. Kawiwasulu maintains the clinch. #BC#
Kawiwasulu breaks the clinch.
Amaru Kawiwasulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kawiwasulu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kawiwasulu misses with the head strike.
Kawiwasulu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tassen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tassen looks winded!
Kawiwasulu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kawiwasulu crunches a lovely knee into Tassen's ribcage.#T1#
Kawiwasulu digs a right hand underneath Tassen's ribcage. Tassen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tassen takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tassen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kawiwasulu is leaning against Tassen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kawiwasulu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kawiwasulu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tassen takes a shot to the head.
Kawiwasulu scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kawiwasulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kawiwasulu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawiwasulu works on Tassen's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Kawiwasulu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Come on Kawiwasulu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kawiwasulu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kawiwasulu dips a shoulder and cracks Tassen with a mighty uppercut! Tassen falls back against the cage and Kawiwasulu unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tassen is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kawiwasulu screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amaru Kawiwasulu!
Amaru Kawiwasulu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Island Season 12, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Tassen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tassen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fitzgerald blocks a jab.
Tassen staying out of range there.
Fitzgerald throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fitzgerald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Tassen. Those never looked like landing.
Fitzgerald appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tassen scores with a jab.
A jab from Tassen misses. #T1#
Fitzgerald throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Tassen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fitzgerald!
Fitzgerald is pushing Tassen's head away, looking to escape. Tassen manages to hold on to the position though.
Tassen working the ground and pound but Fitzgerald is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tassen working the strikes but Fitzgerald uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Fitzgerald keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fitzgerald is trying to stand.
Tassen prevents Fitzgerald from improving his position.
Fitzgerald has hold of Tassen's hands but Tassen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tassen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fitzgerald's head.
Tassen prevents Fitzgerald from standing back up. #T2#
Tassen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fitzgerald tries to kick Tassen off but Tassen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tassen trying to control the action but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom.
Tassen winds up and cracks Fitzgerald with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tassen thows a huge punch but Fitzgerald dodges it nicely.
Tassen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to full guard.
Tassen stops Fitzgerald from getting back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tassen trying to mount his opponent but Fitzgerald defends it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tassen blocks a head kick by Fitzgerald. #TD2#
Fitzgerald gets caught napping as Tassen dives in and scores a takedown. Fitzgerald manages to retain guard.

Fitzgerald has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tassen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
Tassen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fitzgerald walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boyd Fitzgerald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzgerald feints and then cracks Tassen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tassen down.
Fitzgerald throws a low kick but Tassen avoids it.
Tassen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tassen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tassen.#T4#
Tassen misses the shot to the body.
Tassen misses with a hook. Fitzgerald ducked under it nicely.
Fitzgerald attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tassen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tassen jabs Fitzgerald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fitzgerald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tassen was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzgerald.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fitzgerald misses with a low kick as Tassen jumps back.
Tassen with the counter takedown but Fitzgerald avoids it easily.
Tassen avoids the head kick by Fitzgerald.
Tassen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Tassen 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##TD2#
Tassen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Fitzgerald has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tassen is on him like a limpet, forcing Fitzgerald back against the cage.#BC#
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boyd Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tassen dodges the punch combination from Fitzgerald.
Lee Tassen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Fitzgerald. Those never looked like landing.
Tassen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald misses with a hook #TD2#
and Tassen counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Fitzgerald controlling Tassen's posture.
Tassen stops Fitzgerald from standing up.
Tassen postures up and lands a big shot to Fitzgerald's brow.
Lee Tassen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to his feet but Tassen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tassen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fitzgerald is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tassen postures up in Fitzgerald's guard and throws a big left but Fitzgerald blocks it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fitzgerald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fitzgerald tries to bum rush Tassen with a series of wild strikes but Tassen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tassen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fitzgerald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tassen.
Fitzgerald tries to counter with a takedown but Tassen is quick to defend against it.
A punch combination from Fitzgerald misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Tassen blocks the leg kick.
Tassen throws a hook but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Fitzgerald fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tassen just manages to avoid it.
Fitzgerald connects with a high kick. #T3#
Tassen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Fitzgerald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fitzgerald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Tassen looks to move away, Fitzgerald throws a big counter combo but Tassen just gets out of the way.
Tassen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've been told by Fitzgerald's head coaches at Island Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tassen lands with an overhand left.
Fitzgerald looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fitzgerald throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tassen lands a glancing blow to the side of Fitzgerald's head.
Tassen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fitzgerald is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Tassen shoots and misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fitzgerald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tassen throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tassen has a takedown stuffed.
Fitzgerald thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tassen throws a hook to the side of Fitzgerald's head but Fitzgerald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tassen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lee Tassen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Fitzgerald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CUT#It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.
Tassen throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzgerald.
Good exchange - Tassen coming out on top.
Tassen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fitzgerald throws a wild body kick that Tassen sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tassen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tassen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Tassen feints and as Fitzgerald raises his hands in defense, Tassen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Fitzgerald wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Fitzgerald.
Tassen stuns Fitzgerald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tassen.
Fitzgerald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fitzgerald avoids the body shot from Tassen.
Fitzgerald appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fitzgerald throws a lazy body kick
enabling Tassen to counter with a crisp jab. #T2##KD2#
Tassen drops Fitzgerald with a left right combo! Tassen follows him down to the ground into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzgerald is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tassen connects with a decent elbow. #ROC2#Fitzgerald is rocked!
Tassen lands a big left to the face of Fitzgerald, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Tassen and another - Fitzgerald is out! Tassen stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lee Tassen!

Event: IXF LIV
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Slumponyhu lands with a nice combination. Tassen backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.
Slumponyhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tassen moves away.
Slumponyhu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stances Slumponyhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slumponyhu throws a series of punches but Tassen moves out of range.
Tassen slips a jab and a cross from Slumponyhu.
Tassen scores with a nice strike.
Tassen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Slumponyhu throws a lazy right hand but Tassen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tassen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A low kick from Slumponyhu misses #TD2#
and Tassen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Slumponyhu won't be happy with that.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tassen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slumponyhu defending against the ground and pound.
Tassen cracks Slumponyhu with a big elbow.
Tassen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tassen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Slumponyhu is not content to let Tassen control the position.
Slumponyhu takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tassen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tassen tries to score with some ground and pound. Slumponyhu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Slumponyhu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Slumponyhu has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Slumponyhu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Slumponyhu dodges the ground and pound from Tassen.
Tassen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Slumponyhu some visible discomfort. #T2#
Tassen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tassen throws a strike aimed at the side of Slumponyhu's head but Slumponyhu avoids it well.
Tassen cracks Slumponyhu with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Slumponyhu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tassen looks up at the clock and then as Slumponyhu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tassen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tassen grinds an elbow into Slumponyhu's temple.
Tassen working the ground and pound.
Slumponyhu is breathing heavily.
Tassen in side control, throwing shots but Slumponyhu defends.
The strikes coming from Tassen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tassen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tassen lands a few punches from side control.
Tassen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Tassen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Slumponyhu is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tassen is putting a hurting on Slumponyhu here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tassen lands a nice forearm strike.
Slumponyhu taking punishment in the form of punches.
Slumponyhu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tassen on the ground.
Tassen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tassen is chipping away with strikes.
Tassen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tassen in side control, throwing shots but Slumponyhu defends.
Slumponyhu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tassen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tassen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Slumponyhu to see if he's OK.#T4#
Tassen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tassen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
BOOM! Tassen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tassen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tassen landing strikes from the mount.
Tassen punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC2#Slumponyhu is rocked!
Tassen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oh Slumponyhu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tassen is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Slumponyhu goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Tassen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lee Tassen!

Event: IXF L
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1#
A big left from Karaev misses.
Karaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tassen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karaev moves away.
Tassen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Andrey Karaev has been cut.#TD#
Tassen gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tassen not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karaev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tassen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karaev works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Tassen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tassen wants to control from the top but Karaev keeps moving.
Tassen chips away with some ground and pound.
Tassen preventing the sweep.
Karaev has his hands on Tassen's head, controlling the position.
Karaev keeping moving, preventing Tassen from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tassen postures up in Karaev's guard and throws a big left but Karaev blocks it.
Tassen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tassen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karaev is keeping the position for now.
Tassen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Karaev's head.
Karaev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Tassen'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.
Karaev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Karaev stops Tassen from getting back to his feet.
Karaev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Tassen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tassen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Karaev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tassen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karaev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tassen 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.
Karaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tassen keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tassen lands the left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tassen shoots in for a takedown but Karaev shows good takedown defense.
Despite the aggression on Karaev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice jab there from Karaev.
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 Lee Tassen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrey Karaev'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#
Karaev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tassen.#CUT2#It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.
Tassen loads up on a big right hand but Karaev slips the punch.
Tassen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karaev to score with a decent uppercut.
Tassen ducks under a wild hook from Karaev.
Tassen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tassen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tassen misses with a body shot.
Tassen tries to bum rush Karaev with a series of wild strikes but Karaev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Tassen has his takedown stuffed
and Karaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karaev slips a straight right by Tassen.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tassen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karaev momentarily.
Karaev throws a big shot that misses.
Tassen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tassen avoids the body shot from Karaev.
Andrey Karaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Karaev has knocked Tassen down with a huge combo! Karaev steps away and waves a wobbly Tassen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Tassen is rocked!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tassen circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Karaev. Tassen falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Karaev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrey Karaev!
A less than humble Andrey Karaev misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: IXF XLV
Date: Jul 11, 2021

#R1#
Veainu misses with a body shot.
Tassen ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Tassen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Veainu defends it well.
Tassen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Tassen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.
Tassen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Nice straight punches there by Veainu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Veainu.
Tassen ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Tassen misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Veainu misses. #KD#
Veainu lands a big right hand that sends Tassen crashing to the mat! Veainu stays standing though and waves Tassen back to his feet!#ROC#Tassen 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!
Tassen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tassen is still on wobbly legs! Can Veainu finish him?
Veainu darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Tassen's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Veainu before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vunipola Veainu!
Vunipola Veainu retains his heavyweight title!

Event: IXF XXXIX
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Dunkin loads up on a big right hand but Tassen slips the punch.
Rocco Dunkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tassen scores with a body shot.
Dunkin throws an off balance right hand #TD#
so Tassen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Dunkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tassen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dunkin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Dunkin has his foot on Tassen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tassen works his way back into a safe position though.
Tassen stands up over Dunkin , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tassen wants to pass the guard but Dunkin is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tassen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tassen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dunkin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tassen controls the pace.#T1##SUB2#
Dunkin working for a triangle but Tassen defends it easily.
Tassen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dunkin looking to control.
Tassen stands up over Dunkin , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Rocco Dunkin has been cut.#SUB2#
Dunkin is looking for a triangle but Tassen pushes his legs off easily.
Tassen connects with a couple of short punches.
Tassen works over Dunkin with some ground and pound from guard.
Tassen distracts Dunkin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Tassen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dunkin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tassen has managed to get both his arms back between Dunkin 's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB2#
Dunkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tassen with a nice head shot there.
Tassen is in close to Dunkin 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tassen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tassen with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Tassen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dunkin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tassen has managed to get both his arms back between Dunkin 's legs - danger averted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Dunkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tassen chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Tassen lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Dunkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tassen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Dunkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tassen defends well.
We've been informed that Dunkin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dunkin looks winded!#SUB2#
Dunkin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tassen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dunkin .
Tassen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tassen lands some shots froms side control.
Dunkin tries to buck Tassen off but Tassen is having none of it.#T4#
Dunkin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dunkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tassen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dunkin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tassen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dunkin on the ground.
Nice strikes from Tassen there. #CUT#That has opened up Rocco Dunkin 's cut even more.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tassen lands a nice short elbow.#CUT#The cut above Rocco Dunkin 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dunkin is looking to improve his position.
Tassen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT#Rocco Dunkin 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rocco Dunkin 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lee Tassen!

Event: IXF XXXV
Date: Jun 13, 2021

#R1#
De Oliveira doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Tassen counters with a nice right hand that sends De Oliveira toppling to the canvas! De Oliveira scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tassen finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Bruno De Oliveira has been cut.
De Oliveira has his takedown stuffed
and Tassen counters with a nice body shot.
De Oliveira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tassen is fending him off so far but De Oliveira persists. Nope, Tassen circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee Tassen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno De Oliveira.
No luck for De Oliveira with that takedown attempt.
De Oliveira with a poor takedown #TD#
and Tassen counters with a single leg into guard. De Oliveira didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tassen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
De Oliveira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tassen trying to control the position from guard on top but De Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
De Oliveira looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tassen is defending well. De Oliveira quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tassen has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! De Oliveira celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruno De Oliveira!

Event: IXF XXIX
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Dawkins jabs Tassen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tassen closes the distance and clinches up with Dawkins, looking for a takedown. Tassen pushes Dawkins against the cage but Dawkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dawkins with a poor takedown
and Tassen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dawkins throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Tassen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tassen.
Tassen wants to control from the top but Dawkins keeps moving.
Dawkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tassen is one step ahead there.
Dawkins controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dawkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dawkins managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tassen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dawkins's head.
The fighters circling - Dawkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dawkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dawkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Tassen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tassen takes a swing at Dawkins's ribcage but misses.
Tassen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tassen cracks Dawkins with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Dawkins falls to his knees and Tassen doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Tassen!

Event: IXF XXIV
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Tassen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glasgow moves away.
Glasgow throws a hook but Tassen avoids it easily.
Glasgow takes a swing at Tassen's ribcage but misses.
Tassen 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.
Tassen thuds his right hand into Glasgow 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Glasgow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Glasgow throws a leg kick that misses. #KD#
Tassen lands a left and a right that send Glasgow crashing to the mat, dazed. Tassen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Jose Glasgow has been cut.
Glasgow looks winded!
BAM! Tassen delivers a spinning backfist that drops Glasgow like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Lee Tassen!

Event: IXF XX
Date: May 02, 2021

#R1#
Karaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Karaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tassen misses with a right hand
and Karaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Karaev misses.
Karaev loads up on a big right hand but Tassen slips the punch.
Tassen cracks Karaev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tassen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karaev under the eye.
Tassen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karaev manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Karaev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tassen misses with a hook.
Karaev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Karaev finds it's way through Tassen's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.
Tassen thuds a left hand into Karaev's body.
Tassen thuds his right hand into Karaev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karaev cracks a nice hook into Tassen's ribs.
Tassen tries to bum rush Karaev with a series of wild strikes but Karaev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karaev! But no joy.#T1#
Tassen slips under a jab from Karaev.
Nice defenses there by Karaev.
Karaev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tassen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karaev throws a hook to the side of Tassen's head but Tassen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tassen scores with a jab. Karaev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tassen misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karaev! But no joy.
Karaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tassen.
As Karaev tries to get set, Tassen tries to push him back and clinch up but Karaev manages to avoid the attempt.
Karaev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Karaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tassen walks into a straight right hand from Karaev.
Tassen jabs at Karaev's body.#T2#
Tassen swings for the body but Karaev moves out of range.
Karaev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karaev avoids the body shot from Tassen.
Tassen 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.
Tassen staying out of range there.
Karaev ducks right into an uppercut from Tassen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tassen misses the shot to the body.
Karaev slips under a jab from Tassen.
Karaev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tassen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tassen ducks under a wild hook from Karaev.
Some wild striking there from Tassen.
Karaev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karaev slips under a jab.
Karaev 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.#T3#
Karaev looks to throw the jab but Tassen is out of range.
It looked like Tassen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tassen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karaev.
Karaev lands a nice shot that snaps Tassen's head back.
A jab from Tassen finds it's way through Karaev's defenses.
Karaev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tassen.
Karaev misses with a lunging right hand
and Tassen counters with a nice uppercut.
Karaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tassen.
Tassen lands a head shot.
Tassen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A shot to the liver by Tassen. Beautiful body shot.
Tassen looks to throw the jab but Karaev is out of range.
Tassen scores with a jab to the head.
Karaev scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tassen scores with a three punch combo!
Tassen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Tassen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karaev! But no joy.
Karaev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tassen connects with a single shot there.
Karaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tassen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karaev throws a hook but Tassen avoids it easily.
Tassen looks to score with a jab to the body but Karaev is just out of range.
Tassen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tassen misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Tassen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Tassen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tassen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tassen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karaev can do to turn this around?
Karaev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Tassen as he connects with a hook.
Tassen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karaev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tassen scrambles back to his feet.
Tassen misses with a straight right.
Tassen tries to bum rush Karaev with a series of wild strikes but Karaev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tassen takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#Lee Tassen's cut is getting worse.
Karaev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karaev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Karaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Karaev throws a right hand that Tassen ducks under and follows up with a left that Tassen also avoids with ease.
Tassen scores with a nice right hand.
Karaev loads up on a big right hand but Tassen slips the punch.
A combination from Tassen does no damage.
Tassen misses with a straight left.
Lee Tassen is winning the standup battle so far.
Tassen throws a looping overhand right but Karaev ducks down to avoid it.
Karaev misses with a double jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Tassen misses its target.
Tassen throws a jab when Karaev was well out of range.
A slow jab from Karaev misses its intended target.
Karaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tassen manages to avoid it.
Karaev throws a jab when Tassen was well out of range.#T2#
A punch combination from Tassen misses.
Karaev takes one on the button.
Tassen walks into a jab.
Tassen misses with a combination
enabling Karaev to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tassen throws out a powerful jab.
Tassen misses with a right hand
and Karaev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tassen throws a lazy right hand but Karaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tassen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karaev.
Karaev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Tassen misses.
Tassen lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Tassen scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Tassen. That snapped Karaev's head back.
Tassen walks into a straight right hand from Karaev.#CUT2#Lee Tassen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tassen scores with a body shot.
Tassen scores with a punch to the head.
Tassen jabs at Karaev's body.
Jab from Tassen.
Nice defenses there by Karaev.
Karaev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tassen throws a hook but Karaev avoids it easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Karaev might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tassen has got the better of the exchanges.
Tassen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Andrey Karaev has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Karaev. Tassen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Karaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tassen.
Tassen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Karaev misses with a wild body shot.
Karaev lands a right hook to the body.
Tassen misses with a body shot.
Lee Tassen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tassen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tassen misses with a body shot.
Tassen throws a lazy uppercut
letting Karaev counter with a right hand.
Tassen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karaev manages to avoid it.
Tassen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tassen throws the left hand but Karaev avoids the punch easily.
Tassen throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Karaev counters with a crisp one two that drops Tassen! Karaev thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tassen to his feet! Tassen is in big trouble!#ROC2#Tassen 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 Lee Tassen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tassen drops his hands momentarily. Karaev doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Tassen staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Tassen doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrey Karaev!
In his post fight interview, Andrey Karaev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: IXF XV
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1#
Chaderito moves out of range as Tassen strikes.#CL#
Chaderito rushes Tassen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tassen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chaderito avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tassen prevents a body shot from Chaderito.
Chaderito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chaderito tries to work over Tassen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chaderito definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chaderito struggles to land a body shot inside as Tassen controls his hands.
Chaderito lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chaderito creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.
Chaderito misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaderito has a couple of punches blocked by Tassen.
Chaderito tries a body shot but Tassen blocks it.
Chaderito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tassen's elbow.
Chaderito struggles to land a body shot inside as Tassen controls his hands. #T1#
Chaderito lands with a short shot to the head.
Chaderito tries a body shot but Tassen blocks it.
Chaderito tries a body shot but Tassen blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chaderito.
Chaderito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chaderito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chaderito is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tassen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tassen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chaderito lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Chaderito.
Chaderito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chaderito lands with a right to the head.
Chaderito tries to throw a body punch but Tassen avoids it by throwing Chaderito back against the cage.
Chaderito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chaderito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Chaderito works on Tassen's body with a couple of short punches.
Chaderito lands a nice uppercut.
Chaderito is pressed up against the cage. Tassen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chaderito down to the mat. Chaderito avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Louise Chaderito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Tassen.
Tassen looks winded!#CL#
Chaderito clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaderito misses with a body punch.
Chaderito misses with a body punch.
Chaderito digs a right hand into Tassen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tassen's gas tank.
Chaderito gets through Tassen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tassen blocks a body shot from Chaderito.
Chaderito lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tassen or not.
Chaderito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tassen's elbow.
Chaderito misses with a body punch.
Chaderito slows down the pace here. #T3#
Chaderito pushes Tassen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chaderito swings wildly with an uppercut but Tassen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chaderito stalling.
Chaderito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chaderito scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chaderito misses with the head strike.
Tassen prevents a body shot from Chaderito.
Tassen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by Chaderito.
A short uppercut from Chaderito.
Chaderito doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Tassen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tassen prevents a body shot from Chaderito.
Chaderito misses with a body punch.
Chaderito tries to work over Tassen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chaderito stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chaderito lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tassen.
A left hand lands to the body for Chaderito.
Chaderito lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chaderito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tassen's elbow.
Chaderito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tassen backwards.
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!
Chaderito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tassens head.
Chaderito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tassen's elbow.
Chaderito tries a body shot but Tassen blocks it.
Tassen'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.

Louise Chaderito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Tassen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tassen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tassen lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Chaderito closes the distance and clinches.
Chaderito lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chaderito. #CUT#That has opened up Lee Tassen's cut even more.
Chaderito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chaderito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tassen's elbow.
Tassen prevents a body shot from Chaderito.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaderito lands a nice uppercut.
Chaderito misses with a punch on the inside.
Chaderito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tassen is breathing heavily.
Chaderito lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Tassen is rocked!
Chaderito lands an uppercut.
Tassen is still on wobbly legs! Can Chaderito finish him?
Chaderito creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tassen with a big uppercut! Tassen tries to clinch up but Chaderito pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tassen to the mat! Tassen covers up and Chaderito unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Louise Chaderito!
An out of breath Louise Chaderito thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: IXF XI
Date: Apr 07, 2021

#R1#
Telheiras shoots in looking for a takedown but Tassen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Telheiras's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Tassen as Telheiras shoots in.
Telheiras darts in looking for a takedown but Tassen gets double underhooks and turns Telheiras into the cage.
Lee Tassen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smile Telheiras.
Tassen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tassen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Telheiras.
Tassen tries to counter with a takedown but Telheiras is quick to defend against it.
Telheiras looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD#
Tassen cracks Telheiras with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tassen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Telheiras to stand back up!#CUT#It looks like Smile Telheiras has been cut.
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!
Tassen lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Telheiras falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lee Tassen!

Event: CoMMA 4: Big Daddy vs Kapur
Date: Mar 29, 2021

#R1#
Tassen checks a low kick from Gane.
Gane throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tassen.
A nice leg kick from Gane, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gane throws a leg kick which misses Tassen's front leg but catches the back leg as Tassen tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Gane.
Gane half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gane throws a wild body kick that Tassen sees coming a mile off.
Gane plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tassen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gane 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.
Tassen unleashes a big counter combination but Gane bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tassen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gane throws the kick towards the body but Tassen avoids it.
Tassen checks a low kick from Gane.
Tassen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gane throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tassen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gane lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1#
Tassen throws a hook to the side of Gane's head but Gane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gane throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gane really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tassen avoids the head kick by Gane.
Gane throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tassen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Yoel Gane has been cut.
Gane thows a leg kick but Tassen checks it
and Tassen counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Gane badly! He tries to strike back but Tassen puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Gane out cold! Oh man, Gane will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lee Tassen!

Event: CoMMA 2: Jesus vs Yermutha
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1#
Masuke tries to clinch but Tassen is having none of it.
Tassen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Tassen feints and as Masuke raises his hands in defense, Tassen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tassen wants to control from the top but Masuke keeps moving.
Tassen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Masuke wants to sweep but no luck.
Tassen wants to control from the top but Masuke keeps moving.
Tassen throws a big right hand that misses.
Tassen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tassen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Masuke wants to stand but Tassen is controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tassen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Masuke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masuke tries to clinch up.
Tassen tests Masuke's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Tassen gets a double leg takedown into Masuke's guard.
Masuke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tassen sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tassen throws a big right hand that misses.
Tassen postures up.
Masuke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tassen is looking to work some ground and pound but Masuke has wrist control.#T2#
Tassen with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Tassen stays in close to Masuke's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Masuke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Masuke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tassen swats away the attempt to clinch by Masuke.
Masuke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tassen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tassen ducks under a wild hook from Masuke.
Masuke looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tassen scores with a shot to the body.
Tassen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tassen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jab, jab by Masuke - just one landing.
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!
Masuke is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Masuke tries to sprawl but Tassen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Masuke is trying to control but can't.
Tassen lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Tassen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Masuke defending well though.
Tassen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Masuke keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tassen thows a huge punch but Masuke dodges it nicely.
Tassen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tassen is trying to control. Masuke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tassen trying to control the pace.
Masuke is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Masuke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masuke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Tassen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masuke tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tassen manages to circle out of the way.
Masuke misses with a hook.
Tassen cracks Masuke with a good jab.
Tassen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masuke manages to avoid it.
Tassen leaves Masuke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tassen misses with a two punch combination.
Tassen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masuke throws out the jab.
Masuke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Masuke misses with a hook.
Masuke looks to score with a jab to the body but Tassen is just out of range.
Masuke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tassen swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Masuke closes the distance and clinches.
Masuke struggles to land a body shot inside as Tassen controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Tassen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tassen throws an overhand right that lands on Masuke's shoulder, as Masuke tries to avoid the shot.
Masuke tries to clinch up but Tassen circles away and keeps his distance.
Tassen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tassen keeps the fight on the outside.
Tassen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Masuke wants to clinch up but Tassen keeps it at a distance.
Masuke moves in looking to clinch but Tassen pushes him off.
Masuke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tassen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tassen throws out a powerful jab.
Tassen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Masuke's head backwards.
Tassen stuffs the takedown attempt from Masuke. Masuke gets slowly back to his feet.
Tassen drops Masuke with a naaaaasty hook - Masuke is in real trouble here! Tassen dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Tassen!

Event: CoMMA 1: Blyat vs Jesus
Date: Feb 26, 2021

#R1#
Kapur shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tassen defends it nicely.
Tassen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kapur defends it well.
Kapur fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And Tassen tries to counter it with a takedown but Kapur pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tassen lands a nice hook to Kapur's body. Kapur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tassen with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Rav Kapur has been cut.#T1#
Kapur dives in and grabs Tassen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tassen pushes down on Kapur's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rav Kapur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kapur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tassen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tassen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kapur doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kapur dodges the punch combination from Tassen.
Kapur drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tassen sprawls and moves away.
Kapur throws an overhand right that lands on Tassen's shoulder, as Tassen tries to avoid the shot.
And Tassen tries to counter it with a takedown but Kapur pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kapur fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Kapur feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tassens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tassen throws a series of strikes that have Kapur backpedaling.
Tassen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tassen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kapur on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Tassen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kapur.
Tassen defending well as Kapur loads up on a big left hand.
Tassen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big right from Kapur misses.
Kapur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tassen feints the counter takedown.
Tassen throws a hook but Kapur blocks it.#TD#
Tassen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4#
Tassen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kapur trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kapur is pushing down on Tassen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tassen is fighting to maintain full guard but Kapur has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Kapur is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tassen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tassen is trying to stand back up but Kapur is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Tassen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rav Kapur's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tassen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kapur moves away.#TD#
Kapur shoots in and bounces Tassen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kapur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tassen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tassen can't keep his opponent in guard - Kapur advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tassen is looking to get back to is feet but Kapur passes into side control. #SUB#
Kapur tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Kapur tries for a kimura but Tassen is defending well. #SUB#
Kapur is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tassen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tassen is trying to get back to his feet.
Kapur will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2##SUB#
Kapur is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Tassen is trying to escape and Kapur transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Tassen is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kapur! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rav Kapur!

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