Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SSSD 55: Gazersky/Lima
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Tandberg has knocked Aspirin down with a huge combo! Tandberg steps away and waves a wobbly Aspirin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Ben Aspirin has been cut.
Tandberg throws a nice looking combination but Aspirin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tandberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Tandberg drives through and clinches with Aspirin against the cage.
Aspirin looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Tandberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Tandberg drops Aspirin with a beautiful combination! Aspirin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tandberg is looking for the KO!
Aspirin get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Aspirin stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Tandberg runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Olle Tandberg!
Ben Aspirin spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry World :('.

Event: SSSD 50: Erenberg/Aspirin
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Aspirin throws a lazy right hand but Erenberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Erenberg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Erenberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aspirin doesn't seem bothered though.
Erenberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erenberg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Erenberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aspirin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Erenberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aspirin is looking for the big counter here.
Aspirin throws a shot from downtown. Erenberg moves away and avoids it.
Erenberg tries to counter with a takedown but Aspirin is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erenberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Erenberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Ben Aspirin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Aspirin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Erenberg lands a jab to Aspirin's midsection.
Aspirin misses with a lunging right hand
and Erenberg counters with a nice body shot.
Aspirin throws out a loose jab but Erenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A telegraphed right hand from Aspirin misses the target. #TD#
Erenberg looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Aspirin won't allow Erenberg to pass to mount.
Erenberg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Erenberg is trying to take his opponent's back. #T2#
Erenberg is working hard here to advance position.
Aspirin tries to hold on but Erenberg pushes him away.
Aspirin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Erenberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Erenberg looking to ground and pound but Aspirin is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erenberg controlling from mount.
Erenberg fails to take his opponent's back.
Erenberg moves to the back position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Erenberg is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Aspirin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Erenberg is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Aspirin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Erenberg is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Aspirin up. #T3#
Aspirin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Erenberg is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Aspirin up.
Aspirin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Erenberg is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Aspirin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aspirin can't escape the position.
Aspirin prevents Erenberg from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Aspirin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Erenberg's arms.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Erenberg's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T4##SUB#
Erenberg is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Aspirin is defending well though. Erenberg let's go of the attempt for now.
Aspirin is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Erenberg off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Erenberg trying to control momentarily. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Erenberg is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Aspirin is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Erenberg is persistently looking for the submission but Aspirin is defending it well.
Aspirin turns into Erenberg and is now in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terence Erenberg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Aspirin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Erenberg shoots in but Aspirin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Erenberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aspirin can do to turn this around?
Erenberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aspirin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aspirin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Erenberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspirin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aspirin loads up on a big right hand but Erenberg slips the punch.
Erenberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Erenberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erenberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aspirin.
Sloppy strikes from Aspirin. Those never looked like landing.
Aspirin throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Erenberg counters with a single leg into guard. Aspirin didn't expect that.
Aspirin keeping full guard, as Erenberg tries to pass.
Erenberg trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Aspirin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Erenberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aspirin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Aspirin looking for a sweep. Not yet Aspirin, not yet. #T2#
Erenberg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Erenberg advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erenberg with shots to the head and body - Aspirin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Erenberg fails to advance to Aspirin's back. #SUB#
Erenberg with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aspirin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Erenberg landing shots from mount.
Erenberg landing strikes, looking to finish!
Erenberg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aspirin taking shots to the head.
Erenberg landing strikes, looking to finish!
Erenberg landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3#
Erenberg punishing his opponent with strikes.
Erenberg works his way to his opponent's back. #SUB#
Erenberg is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Aspirin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Aspirin for a finish.
Aspirin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Erenberg. #SUB#
Erenberg is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Aspirin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Aspirin for a finish.
Erenberg doesn't have the hooks in and Aspirin manages to turn into his guard.
Erenberg seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Aspirin trying to control but Erenberg is working from the bottom.
Erenberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aspirin postures up in Erenberg's guard and throws a big left but Erenberg blocks it.
Terence Erenberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Aspirin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Erenberg wants to sweep here but Aspirin controlling him for the moment.
Erenberg keeping full guard, as Aspirin tries to pass.
Aspirin throwing strikes but missing.
Aspirin trying to control the position from guard on top but Erenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Erenberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Erenberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aspirin is just riding it out for now. Erenberg eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erenberg works his way into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terence Erenberg dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot lands for Erenberg.
No joy there for Aspirin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Erenberg feinted with a counter takedown.
Aspirin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Erenberg.
Aspirin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Erenberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Erenberg misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erenberg blocks a jab.
Erenberg misses the shot to the body.
Erenberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aspirin manages to avoid it.#T1#
Aspirin throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Erenberg counters with a shoot takedown. Aspirin fights it but they end up in guard.
Erenberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Erenberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aspirin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Erenberg has managed to get both his arms back between Aspirin's legs - danger averted.
Erenberg works over Aspirin with some ground and pound from guard.
Erenberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aspirin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Erenberg.
Erenberg advances position into side control!#SUB#
Erenberg tries for a kimura but Aspirin is defending well.
Erenberg is looking to take a break and control but Aspirin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Erenberg has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Erenberg cracks Aspirin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #SUB#
Aspirin tries to improve his position but Erenberg has taken his back! Erenberg has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Aspirin tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Erenberg pushes Aspirin away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Terence Erenberg!
A very excited looking Terence Erenberg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Ben Aspirin stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry World :('.

Event: SSSD 49: Gai/Searchinson
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Khan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aspirin at a distance.
Khan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Khan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aspirin doesn't seem bothered though.
A cross from Khan lands.
Khan connects with a looping right hand.
Aspirin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Khan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aspirin's hands.
Khan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aspirin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Khan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Aspirin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aspirin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aspirin lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Khan. Beautiful body shot.
Jab, jab by Khan - just one landing. #T1#
Khan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aspirin misses with a takedown attempt
and Khan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aspirin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aspirin walks into a left hand.
A shot to the liver by Khan. Beautiful body shot.
Aspirin takes one to the chin there.
Aspirin fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Khan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick lands for Khan. #T2#
Aspirin with a poor takedown
and Aspirin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Aspirin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aspirin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Khan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan connects with a jab.
Khan cracks a nice hook into Aspirin's ribs.
A jab from Khan does it's job there.
Aspirin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Khan connects with a right hand. Aspirin shakes it off.
Khan thuds a left hand into Aspirin's body.
Khan lands with a shot to the body.
Khan staying out of range there.
Aspirin misses with an uppercut
letting Khan counter with a right hand. #T3#
Aspirin takes one to the side of the head.
Khan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aspirin. That did some damage!
Khan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Khan thuds a left hand into Aspirin's body.
Khan lands a nice looking body shot.
Khan lands a nice hook to Aspirin's body. Aspirin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Khan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Khan feints and then cracks Aspirin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aspirin down.
Khan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Aspirin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Khan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Khan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Khan moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Aspirin takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
Aspirin shoots in for a takedown but Khan shows good takedown defense.
Khan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bora Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khan scores with a hook to the body. Aspirin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khan scores with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Aspirin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aspirin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aspirin throws a right hand that misses
and Khan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Khan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aspirin. Aspirin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aspirin checks a leg kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bora Khan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Khan scores with a shot to the body.
Aspirin misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khan! But no joy.
A cross from Khan lands.
Khan jabs Aspirin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Aspirin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Aspirin fails with the takedown
and Khan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Khan. Beautiful body shot.
Khan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aspirin needs to keep his hands up - Khan had a free shot at his head there.
Aspirin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Aspirin throws a nice looking combination but Khan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khan cracks Aspirin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Khan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aspirin walks into a straight right hand from Khan.
A big left from Aspirin misses.
Aspirin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Khan thuds a left hand into Aspirin's body.
Aspirin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Khan finds it's way round the side to connect with Aspirin's head.
Khan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Khan blocks a jab.
Aspirin jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Khan lands a jab to Aspirin's midsection.
Khan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD#
Aspirin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Khan was covering up waiting for the punch and Aspirin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Khan pulls Aspirin in close to his closed guard and prevents Aspirin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Khan is continuing to stall.#T3#
Khan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aspirin is one step ahead there.
Aspirin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khan has control of Aspirin's left arm, preventing Aspirin from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Khan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Khan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Khan lands a glancing blow to the side of Aspirin's head.
Khan slips under a jab from Aspirin.
A shot to the liver by Khan. Beautiful body shot.
Khan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aspirin at a distance.
Khan punishes Aspirin's body with a nice straight punch.
Aspirin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good work by Aspirin as he checks the leg kick.
Khan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aspirin at a distance.
Aspirin tries to move into range but Khan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aspirin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bora Khan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Khan.
Ben Aspirin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khan scores with a hook to the body. Aspirin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khan lands with an overhand left.
Aspirin fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Khan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan scores with a nice strike.
Bora Khan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khan lands with a cross.
Khan scores with a nice strike.
Khan stuns Aspirin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Khan tries a low kick but Aspirin avoids it.
Aspirin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Khan tests Aspirin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khan with a nice cross.
Aspirin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Khan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aspirin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Khan's waist but Khan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aspirin off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Aspirin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Khan.
Aspirin fails with the takedown
and Khan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Khan digs a good body shot into Aspirin's ribs.
Khan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No luck for Aspirin with that takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Khan there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bora Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan lands a nice shot to the body.
Khan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aspirin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Khan.
Aspirin fails with the takedown
and Khan counters with a low kick, right behind Aspirin 's knee.
Donk. Khan catches Aspirin right on the button with a cross.
Khan stuns Aspirin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Khan scores with a punch to the head.
A clash of legs there as Aspirin blocks the low kick.
Aspirin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No joy there for Aspirin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice side step and Khan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aspirin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Khan lands with a right hand.
Khan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#Aspirin is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan throws an overhand right that has Aspirin reeling! Khan follows up with more punches and Aspirin is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bora Khan!
Bora Khan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Ben Aspirin was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry World :('.

Event: SSSD 43: Luciano/Shewmaker
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Stefanowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aspirin as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Aspirin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stefanowski was covering up waiting for the punch and Aspirin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Aspirin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Stefanowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Stefanowski looking for subs off his back but Aspirin has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspirin working over Stefanowski with some ground and pound. Stefanowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stefanowski wants to improve his position but Aspirin is controlling well. #T1#
Aspirin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aspirin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Aspirin wants to pass the guard but Stefanowski is defending well.
Aspirin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Stefanowski actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Aspirin seems content to control.
Stefanowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aspirin scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Stefanowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aspirin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aspirin distracts Stefanowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Stefanowski is looking for a triangle here but Aspirin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Check out the look on Aspirin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Aspirin scores with punches from side control.
Stefanowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Stefanowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aspirin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stefanowski looks winded!
Aspirin controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Aspirin is defending against the submission attempts here by Stefanowski. #SUB2#
Stefanowski is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Aspirin still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Aspirin has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T3#
Stefanowski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Aspirin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Stefanowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Stefanowski tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Aspirin presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Aspirin landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Aspirin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Aspirin with a couple of short strikes.#CUT#It looks like Marcin Stefanowski has been cut.
Stefanowski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Aspirin scoring with strikes but Stefanowski is staying in there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aspirin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Aspirin breaks from Stefanowski's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#Stefanowski is rocked!
Stefanowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Aspirin has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Aspirin unloading with bombs!
Stefanowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aspirin with good strikes from the mount here!
BOOM! Aspirin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stefanowski is still in real trouble! Can Aspirin finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Marcin Stefanowski's cut even more.
Stefanowski regains half guard.
Stefanowski seems to have recovered his senses.
Stefanowski taking some punishment here, with Aspirin in his half guard.
Aspirin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Aspirin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aspirin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stefanowski has hold of Aspirin's hands but Aspirin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Stefanowski actively working from the bottom here.
Aspirin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aspirin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Stefanowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Aspirin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcin Stefanowski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Aspirin darts in looking for a takedown but Stefanowski gets double underhooks and turns Aspirin into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stefanowski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aspirin's brow. #TD2#
Stefanowski pulls guard. #SUB2#
Stefanowski is looking for a triangle here but Aspirin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Aspirin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stefanowski can do to turn this around?
Aspirin lands a few punches from side control.
Aspirin grinds an elbow into Stefanowski's temple.
Stefanowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Aspirin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspirin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stefanowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Aspirin slips a nice elbow through Stefanowski's hands, connecting with Stefanowski's forehead.#T1##SUB2#
Stefanowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stefanowski is breathing heavily.
Stefanowski taking some punishment here, with Aspirin in his half guard.
Aspirin winds up and cracks Stefanowski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aspirin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aspirin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stefanowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aspirin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stefanowski keeping moving, preventing Aspirin from controlling successfully.
Aspirin lands a couple of elbows.
Aspirin scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Stefanowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aspirin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aspirin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aspirin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Aspirin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aspirin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aspirin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aspirin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Aspirin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA St Petersburg inform us that Stefanowski has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Aspirin lands a couple of elbows.
Aspirin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aspirin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ben Aspirin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aspirin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aspirin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Aspirin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aspirin with a nice head shot there.
Aspirin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aspirin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Stefanowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aspirin distracts Stefanowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aspirin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aspirin landing with the ground and pound.
Aspirin wants to control from the top but Stefanowski keeps moving.
Aspirin scoring with some ground and pound.
Aspirin cracks Stefanowski with a solid left hand.
Aspirin wants to control from the top but Stefanowski keeps moving.
Aspirin is working Stefanowski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Aspirin sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Stefanowski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Aspirin stacks Stefanowski 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 Aspirin!
Stefanowski sneaks back into half guard.
Aspirin is nestled in close to Stefanowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Stefanowski looking for submissions off his back.
Aspirin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Stefanowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aspirin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Stefanowski looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Aspirin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcin Stefanowski'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#
Aspirin fails to land the takedown.
Aspirin fails with a takedown attempt.
Stefanowski tries to clinch there but Aspirin circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Aspirin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stefanowski!
Stefanowski is working to avoid the ground and pound but Aspirin connects with a decent elbow.
Aspirin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Aspirin trying to control the action but Stefanowski is working from the bottom.
Aspirin lands a nice forearm strike.
Stefanowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Aspirin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Stefanowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aspirin pulls his head out easily.
Stefanowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aspirin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Aspirin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aspirin not doing much here. #SUB2#
Stefanowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aspirin working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Aspirin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aspirin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aspirin drops an elbow to the side of Stefanowski's head.
Aspirin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Stefanowski has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Aspirin escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Aspirin!
Aspirin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stefanowski to see if he's OK.
Aspirin cracks Stefanowski with a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aspirin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Stefanowski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Aspirin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ben Aspirin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Stefanowski looking for a sweep but Aspirin has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Aspirin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stefanowski regains half guard.
Aspirin controlling the action here.
Aspirin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4##SUB2#
Stefanowski looking for submissions off his back.
Aspirin slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Stefanowski looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Aspirin pushes past his half guard into mount!
Marcin Stefanowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aspirin looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stefanowski throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Aspirin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Aspirin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aspirin, 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Aspirin!
After the fight, Ben Aspirin 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.
In defeat, Marcin Stefanowski stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well that's a bit tough, I want to apologize to those that I let down with this performance and I hope to have a turn around fight soon to bounce back Thanks for the support'.

Event: SSSD 37: Cartwright/Gai
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Dasilva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aspirin.
Crunch! Dasilva slams his shin into Aspirin's torso.
Dasilva fails to land with a series of punches.
Dasilva explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Aspirin blocks a head kick by Dasilva.
Aspirin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dasilva.
Aspirin just misses with a punch to the body.
Marco Dasilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dasilva throws a series of strikes that have Aspirin backpedaling.
Dasilva's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dasilva's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dasilva thumps Aspirin with a low kick.
Aspirin misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dasilva bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#KD2#
Dasilva throws a left that rocks Aspirin and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Dasilva dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Aspirin regain composure! #CUT2#It looks like Ben Aspirin has been cut.
Aspirin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dasilva.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aspirin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dasilva tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1#
Aspirin keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Dasilva is going to stand back up.
Aspirin keeping control of the position.
Aspirin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aspirin gets back to full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dasilva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aspirin is on top in guard. #REVR#
Aspirin with a nice head shot there.
Aspirin throwing strikes but missing.
Dasilva wants to stand and escape but Aspirin is having none of it.
Aspirin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Aspirin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aspirin works over Dasilva with some ground and pound from guard.
Dasilva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aspirin stands up over Dasilva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aspirin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dasilva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aspirin is controlling him.
Aspirin landing some decent shots from guard.
Aspirin's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Aspirin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aspirin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aspirin.
Dasilva takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Dasilva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Aspirin'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#
Dasilva connects with a leg kick.
Dasilva scores with a head kick. Aspirin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Aspirin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dasilva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dasilva lands a head kick!
Dasilva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dasilva looks to land a combination but Aspirin avoids it well.
Aspirin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Aspirin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aspirin content to control rather than advance.
Aspirin working the head and body with strikes.
Aspirin working over Dasilva with some ground and pound. Dasilva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Dasilva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aspirin stalling.
Aspirin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dasilva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aspirin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dasilva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aspirin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aspirin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aspirin thows a huge punch but Dasilva dodges it nicely.
Aspirin working Dasilva over with strikes.
Aspirin lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Dasilva! More strikes land and this one is all over! Aspirin jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Aspirin!
Ben Aspirin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SSSD 32: Neer/Glass
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Aspirin just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Debonaire finds it's way through Aspirin's defenses.
Debonaire cracks Aspirin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aspirin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Debonaire connects with a leg kick.
Debonaire's corner calls for a 1-2. Debonaire obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Debonaire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Debonaire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aspirin momentarily. #TD#
Aspirin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Debonaire on his heels. He'll look to pass Debonaire's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Debonaire is trying to control the position but Aspirin postures up.
Debonaire looking for a sweep. Not yet Debonaire, not yet.
Aspirin distracts Debonaire with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Debonaire is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Aspirin has his hands clasped together but Debonaire extends and breaks Aspirin's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Debonaire.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Legend Debonaire!
Ben Aspirin spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry World :('.

Event: SSSD 26: Kirin vs Vurris
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Aspirin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rivera as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Rivera gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aspirin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aspirin scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspirin stands up over Rivera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aspirin 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.
Aspirin landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Aspirin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aspirin landing with the ground and pound.
Aspirin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rivera's head.#SUB2#
Rivera is looking for a triangle but Aspirin pushes his legs off easily.
Aspirin lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Rivera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Rivera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aspirin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aspirin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#Rivera is rocked!#SUB2#
Rivera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aspirin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aspirin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rivera looks winded!#SUB2#
Rivera isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Aspirin stacks Rivera 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 Aspirin!#T2#
Rivera tries to buck Aspirin off but Aspirin is having none of it.
Aspirin scoring with punches and elbows.
Rivera is still in real trouble! Can Aspirin finish him?
Aspirin cracks Rivera with a big elbow.
Aspirin scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Rivera is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Aspirin can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Aspirin!
A less than humble Ben Aspirin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SSSD 24: Cartwright vs Asprin
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Cartwright misses with a wild combination.
Cartwright scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Aspirin shoots and misses
and Aspirin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aspirin with a poor takedown
and Cartwright counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cartwright throws a combination. Aspirin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cartwright ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aspirin has his takedown stuffed
and Cartwright counters with a series of strikes. Aspirin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Punchy Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Aspirin.#T1#
Cartwright lands a nice shot to the body.
Cartwright getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cartwright connects with a combination that backs up Aspirin into the cage. Cartwright lands a flurry of punches that gets past Aspirin's guard. Aspirin is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Cartwright bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Punchy Cartwright!
A less than humble Punchy Cartwright misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Ben Aspirin spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry World :('.

Event: SSSD 21: Kirin vs Golara
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Materlak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aspirin on the side of the head.
Materlak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Materlak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aspirin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good shot there by Materlak.
Aspirin looks for a takedown but Materlak sprawls well.
Materlak lands with a straight right. Aspirin didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspirin drops his hands momentarily and Materlak takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aspirin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Materlak tests Aspirin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Materlak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aspirin doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Materlak scores with a nice head shot.
Materlak lands a nice hook to Aspirin's body. Aspirin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aspirin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Materlak has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Aspirin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Materlak finds it's way round the side to connect with Aspirin's head.
Materlak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aspirin tries to move into range but Materlak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Michal Materlak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aspirin shoots and misses
and Materlak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Materlak cracks Aspirin with an open hand slap.
Aspirin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aspirin dives in for a single leg takedown but Materlak sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Aspirin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Materlak.
Materlak is trying to drag Aspirin to the mat but Aspirin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice left hand lands by Materlak. #T2#
A hook to the body from Materlak.
A nice left hand lands by Materlak.
Aspirin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Materlak is keeping busy.
Materlak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
I was talking to Aspirin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Materlak lands a nice uppercut.
Materlak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Materlak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Materlak lands a body shot.
Materlak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aspirin is looking to control Materlak's arms but Materlak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aspirin has his back to the cage.
Materlak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Materlak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aspirin takes a shot to the head.
Materlak lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Materlak.
Materlak wants a takedown.
Aspirin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3#
Materlak lands with a left to the head.
Materlak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aspirins head.
Materlak scores with a shot to the side of Aspirin's head. #BC2#
Materlak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Materlak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aspirin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aspirin fails with a takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Materlak there.
Aspirin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Materlak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Materlak scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Materlak throws a leg kick which misses Aspirin's front leg but catches the back leg as Aspirin tries to avoid it.
Aspirin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Materlak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aspirins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aspirin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Materlak lands a jab.
Aspirin shoots and misses
and Materlak counters with a nice uppercut.
Aspirin takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Materlak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Materlak scores with a shot to the side of Aspirin's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aspirin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Materlak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aspirin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short left from Materlak.
Materlak lands with a left to the head.
Aspirin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Materlak lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materlak dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Aspirin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Materlak swivels and escapes.
Materlak scores with a kick to the midsection.
Aspirin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aspirin takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Materlak clinches.
Materlak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Materlak.
Materlak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Materlak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Materlak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Materlak scores with a leg kick.
Materlak connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Materlak.
Materlak dips to his left and cracks Aspirin with an uppercut!
Materlak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aspirin's sensitive parts. #T1#
Materlak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab by Materlak.
Materlak lands with a right hand.
Donk. Materlak catches Aspirin right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#Aspirin is rocked!
Materlak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aspirin on the side of the head.
Oh Aspirin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Materlak.
Materlak connects with a leg kick.
Aspirin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Materlak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aspirin somewhat.
Decent striking displayed by Materlak there.
Materlak cracks Aspirin on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Aspirin falls backwards against the cage. Materlak follows up with more strikes that drop Aspirin to his knees. Materlak keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Aspirin! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Materlak!
Michal Materlak got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
Ben Aspirin was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry World :('.

Event: SSSD 17: Nwaoge vs Vurris 4
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Porfirigo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aspirin throws out the jab. #KD2#
Aspirin lands a left and a right that sends Porfirigo crashing to the canvas! Aspirin dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#Porfirigo is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Tayaen Porfirigo has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Porfirigo wants to control but Aspirin is having none of it.
Oh Porfirigo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Porfirigo is working to get back to half guard.
Porfirigo wants to control but Aspirin is having none of it.
Porfirigo seems to have got his legs back now.
Aspirin lands a big shot there that rocks Porfirigo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Aspirin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Aspirin lands a big shot there that rocks Porfirigo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Porfirigo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Aspirin drops a big elbow. That's hurt Porfirigo! More shots from Aspirin and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Aspirin!
A very excited looking Ben Aspirin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Tayaen Porfirigo spoke after the fight, saying 'I like the taste off my blod!!!'.

Event: SSSD 16: Neer vs Striker 2
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Dobrong staying out of range there.
Dobrong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aspirin doesn't seem bothered though.
Aspirin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aspirin closes the distance and clinches up with Dobrong, looking for a takedown. Aspirin pushes Dobrong against the cage but Dobrong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aspirin walks into a stiff left hand from Dobrong.
Aspirin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dobrong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Aspirin misses with a takedown
and Dobrong counters with a two punch combo.
Dobrong scores with a one two! Aspirin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dobrong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Aspirin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dobrong.
A right-left combo lands from Dobrong.
Aspirin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Aspirin feints and as Dobrong raises his hands in defense, Aspirin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dobrong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aspirin controls the pace.
Aspirin passes Dobrong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aspirin stops Dobrong from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Aspirin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aspirin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Aspirin 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.
Aspirin working Dobrong over with strikes.
Aspirin is taking a breather. Dobrong says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Aspirin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Aspirin trying to control the pace.
Dobrong is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aspirin working Dobrong over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Aspirin. #T2#
Dobrong wants to get back to his feet.
Aspirin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if Aspirin 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.
Aspirin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dobrong with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dobrong is trying to stand up here but Aspirin is controlling him well.
Aspirin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Aspirin. #ROC#Dobrong is rocked!
Dobrong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aspirin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aspirin slips a nice elbow through Dobrong's hands, connecting with Dobrong's forehead.
Dobrong is still in real trouble! Can Aspirin finish him?
Aspirin lands strikes from half guard.
Aspirin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice strikes from Aspirin there. #T3#
Aspirin controlling the pace.
Aspirin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aspirin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aspirin working over Dobrong with some ground and pound. Dobrong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aspirin slows the pace down in half guard.
Aspirin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Aspirin lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Aspirin there.
Ground and pound from Aspirin.
Aspirin prevents Dobrong from standing back up.
Aspirin not doing much here.
Dobrong tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Aspirin manages to move to mount!
Aspirin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dobrong seems to have recovered his senses.
Aspirin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Aspirin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Aspirin fails with a takedown attempt.
Aspirin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aspirin throws a lazy right hand but Dobrong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aspirin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dobrong can do to turn this around?
Aspirin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dobrong.
Dobrong misses with an attempted mid kick. #TD#
Aspirin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Aspirin is putting a hurting on Dobrong here, landing some big shots from side control.
Aspirin prevents Dobrong from escaping the position.
Aspirin controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Aspirin lands a nice forearm strike.
Aspirin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Aspirin wants to control but Dobrong is keeping him busy.
Aspirin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Aspirin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dobrong is trying to buck Aspirin off.
Aspirin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Aspirin cracks Dobrong with a big elbow. #T2#
Aspirin scores with punches from side control.
Aspirin cracks Dobrong with a big right hand but Dobrong just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Aspirin taking a breather here.
Aspirin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Aspirin slows the pace down.
Dobrong is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dobrong takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Aspirin working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Dobrong takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ben Aspirin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aspirin working the ground and pound.
Aspirin controls the position. #SUB#
Aspirin is working to tighten his grip on Dobrong's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dobrong has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Aspirin is really squeezing tight and eventually Dobrong passes out! Aspirin breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ben Aspirin!
After the fight, Ben Aspirin 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2021

#R1#
Malton sizes up Aspirin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aspirin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malton throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Malton rushes Aspirin and presses him up against the cage.
Aspirin trying to land knees to the body.
Malton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aspirin.
Malton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aspirin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aspirin tries to pull guard but Malton won't allow it.
Aspirin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Malton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Malton misses.
Aspirin throws a shot from downtown. Malton moves away and avoids it.
Malton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aspirin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malton circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Aspirin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Aspirin misses with an uppercut. Malton saw that one coming.
Aspirin throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Aspirin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Malton!
Aspirin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Aspirin trying to control the position but Malton is working away.
Aspirin throws a strike aimed at the side of Malton's head but Malton avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malton tries to improve position but can't.
Malton takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Malton is trying to control Aspirin's posture but Aspirin avoids it.
Aspirin cracks Malton with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T2#
Malton tries to improve position but can't.
Aspirin working the head and body with strikes.
Aspirin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Malton can do anything to dispel that myth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aspirin trying to control the position but Malton is working away.
Malton is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Aspirin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Aspirin working away.
Malton is looking for a sweep.
Aspirin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Malton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Aspirin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Malton some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aspirin working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Malton takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Aspirin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Aspirin grinds an elbow into Malton's temple.
Aspirin working the ground and pound.
Aspirin slows the pace down.
Aspirin landing strikes.
Aspirin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Aspirin 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.
Malton is looking for a sweep.
Malton looks winded!
Aspirin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Malton is working to avoid the ground and pound but Aspirin connects with a decent elbow.
Malton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Aspirin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Malton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Malton struggling a bit here.
Aspirin scoring with punches from side control.
Malton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aspirin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aspirin working the ground and pound.
Aspirin is looking to take a break and control but Malton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aspirin lands an elbow.
Aspirin scoring with punches from side control.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Aspirin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Aspirin scores with a takedown into Malton's guard.
Malton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aspirin lands a couple of digs.
Aspirin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Malton 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#
Aspirin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspirin trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Malton manages to pass to mount! #T1#
Malton looking to control but Aspirin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aspirin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ben Aspirin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malton wants to control the pace but Aspirin is squirming around nicely.
Aspirin is looking to get to half guard.
Aspirin tries to hold on but Malton postures up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aspirin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Malton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Malton tries to push Aspirin's head away but Aspirin is holding on tight.
Malton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Aspirin regains half guard.#T3#
Malton tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Aspirin.
Malton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Malton blocks the strikes from Aspirin.
Aspirin is looking to improve his position.
Aspirin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Malton is working away from the top position though.
Aspirin regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Aspirin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Malton defends it easily.
Aspirin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aspirin lands a good elbow from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Malton trying to control the position from guard on top but Aspirin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aspirin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Malton back to the cage. Aspirin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aspirin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malton.
Malton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aspirin defends it well.
Aspirin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aspirin with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Malton moves into the clinch.
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 Ben Aspirin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Malton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Malton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Malton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aspirin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aspirin landing some decent shots from guard.
Malton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aspirin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aspirin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Malton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Malton is trying to control the position but Aspirin postures up.
Aspirin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malton can do to turn this around?
Malton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aspirin content to stall in guard here.
Aspirin trying to control but Malton is working from the bottom.
Malton wants to stand and escape but Aspirin is having none of it.
Aspirin lands a couple of elbows.
Malton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aspirin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Malton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aspirin postures up and lands a big shot to Malton's brow.
Aspirin lands a couple of elbows.
Aspirin is in close to Malton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aspirin landing some decent shots from guard.
Aspirin landing with the ground and pound.
Aspirin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aspirin working some strikes from top position.
Aspirin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ben Aspirin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Aspirin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Malton for as long as he can get away with.
Aspirin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aspirin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Malton working for a triangle but Aspirin defends it easily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aspirin misses with an uppercut. Malton saw that one coming.
Aspirin misses with a looping left.
Malton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Aspirin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Malton did well to prevent Aspirin getting side control.
Aspirin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aspirin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malton wants to improve his position but Aspirin is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Aspirin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aspirin, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

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

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